Introduction
The
Ken Rosenberg Missions
Mission 1 – In the Beginning…
| Mission Giver | Location: | Unlock Requirement: |
| Opening Cutscene | Vice Port Docks | Start New Game |
| Reward | Estimated Time | Difficulty |
| Ocean View Hotel Safehouse Save Game Feature Story Progression | 5 Minutes | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Story
Tommy arrives in Vice City after being released from prison. Sonny Forelli sends him to complete a cocaine deal with local suppliers. The exchange goes terribly wrong when masked gunmen attack the meeting. Tommy narrowly escapes alongside Ken Rosenberg.
| Objectives | Walkthrough | Tips |
| Survive the ambush. Enter Ken Rosenberg’s car. Drive to Ocean View Hotel. | Watch the opening cinematic introducing Vice City. Follow Ken Rosenberg after the attack. Enter his Admiral. Drive carefully through Vice Point and Ocean Beach. Reach Ocean View Hotel. Save your game. | Avoid crashing the vehicle. Take note of nearby weapon pickups. Explore Ocean Beach before continuing. |
Mission 2 – An Old Friend
| Mission Giver | Location: | Unlock Requirement: |
| Sonny Forelli | Ocean View Hotel | Previous Mission |
| Reward | Estimated Time | Difficulty |
| Story Progression | 5 Minutes | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Story
After reaching safety, Tommy receives an angry phone call from Sonny Forelli.Sonny demands Tommy recover both the drugs and the money immediately.Tommy now has no choice but to investigate who betrayed the deal.
| Objectives | Walkthrough | Tips |
| Answer the hotel phone. | Walk upstairs. Answer the ringing phone. Watch the conversation. Mission Complete. | Save before starting the next mission. |
Mission 3 – The Party
| Mission Giver | Location: | Unlock Requirement: |
| Ken Rosenberg | Ocean View Hotel | Previous Mission |
| Reward | Estimated Time | Difficulty |
| $100 Soiree Outfit Colonel Cortez Missions Mercedes Contact | 5 Minutes | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Story
Ken introduces Tommy to Colonel Cortez during an elegant yacht party. Tommy meets many influential people including Ricardo Diaz, Kent Paul, Avery Carrington, and Mercedes Cortez. After the party, Tommy drives Mercedes to the Pole Position Club.
| Objectives | Walkthrough | Tips |
| Drive to Cortez’s Yacht. Meet the guests. Drive Mercedes to Pole Position Club. | Drive to the marina. Walk onto the yacht. Speak with Colonel Cortez. Meet Avery Carrington. Meet Ricardo Diaz. Escort Mercedes. Drive safely to the club. Mission Complete. | No enemies appear. Take your time exploring the yacht. |
Mission 4 – Back Alley Brawl
Mission Giver
Colonel Cortez
Reward
- $200
- Chainsaw Available
- Gun Shop Unlocked
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Story
Colonel Cortez believes Chef Gonzales knows who organized the ambush.
Tommy confronts Gonzales outside his apartment.
Gonzales escapes, forcing Tommy into a chase.
The pursuit ends in a back alley where Tommy defeats several gang members.
Objectives
- Meet Gonzales.
- Chase Gonzales.
- Eliminate gang members.
- Collect the cell phone.
Walkthrough
Drive to Gonzales’ apartment.
Watch the cutscene.
Chase him through the streets.
Ignore Gonzales after the scripted event.
Enter the alley.
Defeat the attackers.
Pick up the cell phone.
Receive a call from Lance Vance.
Mission Complete.
Reward Unlocks
Ammu-Nation stores become available.
Mission 5 – Jury Fury
Mission Giver
Ken Rosenberg
Reward
$400
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Story
Ken wants Tommy to intimidate two jurors before a major criminal trial.
Instead of killing them, Tommy simply needs to frighten them badly enough that they won’t testify honestly.
Objectives
- Damage the first juror’s car.
- Attack the second juror with a hammer.
Walkthrough
Drive to the first juror.
Smash his car until he flees.
Locate the second juror.
Steal a nearby hammer.
Hit the juror several times.
Mission Complete.
Tips
Avoid killing the jurors.
Police attention remains low.
Mission 6 – Riot
Mission Giver
Ken Rosenberg
Reward
$1,000
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Story
A courthouse riot provides an opportunity for Tommy to create chaos and help Ken’s clients.
The mission quickly escalates into widespread violence across Vice City.
Objectives
- Change into work clothes.
- Reach the construction site.
- Start the riot.
- Destroy construction vehicles.
Walkthrough
Visit Rafael’s clothing store.
Equip the coveralls.
Drive to the construction site.
Fight several workers.
Destroy the cement mixers.
Escape the area.
Mission Complete.
Tips
Bring a shotgun.
Use exploding barrels whenever possible.
Finish quickly before police become overwhelming.
Mission 7 – Treacherous Swine
Mission Giver: Colonel Cortez
Location: Cortez’s Yacht
Reward: $250
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Estimated Time: 5–8 Minutes
Story
Colonel Cortez discovers that one of his associates, Gonzales, has betrayed him by leaking information about the failed drug deal. Furious over the betrayal, Cortez orders Tommy to eliminate Gonzales before he can escape.
Objectives
- Drive to Gonzales’ apartment.
- Chase Gonzales on foot.
- Kill Gonzales.
- Escape the police.
Walkthrough
After accepting the mission, drive to Gonzales’ mansion in Vice Point.
A short cutscene plays as Gonzales realizes Tommy has arrived.
He immediately flees on foot.
Follow him through the neighborhood while avoiding civilian traffic.
Shoot him before he reaches safety.
Once Gonzales is eliminated, you’ll receive a two-star wanted level.
Escape the police using a Pay ‘n’ Spray garage or by collecting a Police Bribe.
Recommended Weapons
- Colt .45
- Shotgun
- Uzi
Tips
- A fast car helps reach Gonzales before he gets too far.
- Shooting from a distance is safer than chasing with melee weapons.
- Don’t waste ammunition on civilians.
Unlocks
- Mall Shootout
Mission 8 – Mall Shootout
Mission Giver: Colonel Cortez
Reward: $500
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
Estimated Time: 8–10 Minutes
Story
A French courier has information regarding the missing drugs and money.
Tommy is instructed to meet the courier inside North Point Mall.
The exchange quickly turns into a chase after the courier refuses to cooperate.
Objectives
- Meet the French courier.
- Chase him through the shopping mall.
- Recover the documents.
- Escape pursuing gunmen.
- Return the documents to Colonel Cortez.
Walkthrough
Drive to North Point Mall.
Meet the courier near the café.
The courier steals the package and escapes.
Run after him through the mall.
Exit the building and continue the pursuit.
The courier eventually crashes his motorcycle.
Collect the documents.
Several armed enemies attack.
Defeat or evade them.
Return safely to Cortez.
Recommended Weapons
- Uzi
- Shotgun
Tips
- Avoid damaging your own vehicle before the chase.
- Keep moving to avoid enemy gunfire.
- Use the mall escalators to shorten the pursuit.
Unlocks
- Guardian Angels
Mission 9 – Guardian Angels
Mission Giver: Colonel Cortez
Reward: $1,000
Difficulty: ★★★★☆
Estimated Time: 12 Minutes
Story
Colonel Cortez arranges another drug deal.
This time Tommy is responsible for protecting Ricardo Diaz during the exchange.
During the deal, Haitian gang members launch a surprise attack.
Objectives
- Buy a sniper rifle.
- Meet Diaz.
- Protect Diaz.
- Eliminate the attackers.
- Chase the escaping biker.
- Recover the money.
Walkthrough
Purchase a sniper rifle from Ammu-Nation.
Drive to the parking lot.
Meet Ricardo Diaz.
Climb onto the rooftop.
Use the sniper rifle to eliminate attackers.
Protect Diaz throughout the firefight.
A biker escapes carrying the money.
Jump onto the nearby Sanchez motorcycle.
Chase him across Vice City.
Kill the biker.
Recover the briefcase.
Return it to Diaz.
Recommended Weapons
- Sniper Rifle
- Colt .45
- MP5 (if available)
Tips
- Prioritize enemies shooting at Diaz.
- Don’t waste sniper ammunition.
- The Sanchez motorcycle makes the chase much easier.
Unlocks
- Ricardo Diaz Missions
- The Chase
Mission 10 – Sir, Yes Sir!
Mission Giver: Colonel Cortez
Reward: $2,000
Difficulty: ★★★★☆
Estimated Time: 10 Minutes
Story
Colonel Cortez requires military hardware.
Tommy must hijack a Rhino Tank being transported by the army.
Objectives
- Locate the military convoy.
- Steal the Rhino Tank.
- Deliver it to the lock-up garage.
Walkthrough
Drive toward Vice City’s military convoy.
Wait until the tank stops.
Shoot the driver through the hatch when it opens.
Enter the Rhino.
Drive away immediately.
Military vehicles pursue aggressively.
Avoid roadblocks.
Deliver the tank to the designated garage.
Recommended Weapons
- M4
- Shotgun
Tips
- Wait patiently for the tank hatch to open.
- The Rhino is almost indestructible.
- Drive carefully to avoid flipping the tank.
Unlocks
- Final Cortez Mission
Mission 11 – All Hands on Deck!
Mission Giver: Colonel Cortez
Reward: $5,000
Difficulty: ★★★★★
Estimated Time: 15 Minutes
Story
Authorities have discovered Colonel Cortez’s illegal activities.
His yacht is surrounded by government agents.
Tommy helps Cortez escape Vice City forever.
Objectives
- Defend Cortez’s yacht.
- Eliminate attacking soldiers.
- Destroy enemy helicopters.
- Escape with Cortez.
Walkthrough
Board the yacht.
Government agents attack from speedboats.
Kill enemies approaching the deck.
Shoot explosive barrels whenever possible.
Helicopters arrive.
Destroy them before they drop additional soldiers.
Fight your way across the yacht.
Escort Cortez to safety.
Watch the ending cutscene.
Recommended Weapons
- M4
- SPAS-12
- Rocket Launcher (optional)
Tips
- Keep moving to avoid helicopter fire.
- Use cover behind crates.
- Prioritize enemies carrying assault rifles.
Unlocks
After completing this mission, Colonel Cortez leaves Vice City permanently.
New storylines become available:
- Ricardo Diaz Missions
- Kent Paul Missions
- Avery Carrington Missions