Guide · GTA III
GTA 3 100% Completion Guide: Checklist and Mission Order
100% in GTA III is not just finishing the story — it means closing 154 required objectives, each worth about 0.65%. All of it works in the browser version: same saves, same controls, no differences from the PC release.
What counts toward 100%
| Category | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Story missions | 50 | from “Give Me Liberty” to “The Exchange” |
| Payphone missions | 17 | El Burro, Marty Chonks, King Courtney, D-Ice |
| Off-road challenges | 4 | Patriot Playground, A Ride in the Park, Multistorey Mayhem, Gripped! |
| RC missions | 4 | Diablo Destruction, Mafia Massacre, Casino Calamity, Rumpo Rampage |
| Vehicle sub-missions | 4 types | Paramedic (level 12), Firefighter (60 fires), Vigilante (60 criminals), Taxi (100 fares) |
| Import/Export | 3 lists | Portland garage and crane, Shoreside Vale garage |
| Rampages | 20 | 6 in Portland, 7 in Staunton, 7 in Shoreside Vale |
| Unique jumps | 20 | 8 in Portland, 4 in Staunton, 8 in Shoreside Vale |
| Hidden packages | 100 | weapons every 10, $1,000,000 for all 100 |
Rule one: side content before the story
The further you go, the more hostile the gangs become and the heavier their weapons. Rampages, vehicle missions and Vigilante become much harder after that.
- Portland. Clear every side activity on the island first — rampages, unique jumps, vehicle missions, payphones, Paramedic, Firefighter, Taxi, Vigilante. Then continue the story until you leave for Staunton.
- Staunton. Same pattern: finish the island before “Kingdom Come”.
- Shoreside Vale. Finish before the final mission “The Exchange”, after which the gangs are at their most aggressive.
Missions you can lose forever
This is the usual reason for being stuck at 99%. Several missions are disabled if you complete others first:
- Luigi: “Pump-Action Pimp” and “The Fuzz Ball” before “Last Requests”.
- Joey: “Dead Skunk in the Trunk” and “The Getaway” before “Last Requests”.
- Kenji: “Kanbu Bust-out”, “Grand Theft Auto”, “Deal Steal”, “Shima” and “Smack Down” before “Waka-Gashira Wipeout!”.
- Asuka: “Two-Faced Tanner” before “Grand Theft Aero”.
Vehicle sub-missions
- Paramedic: reach level 12. Do it in Portland at night — less traffic.
- Firefighter: 60 fires, 20 per island, before the gangs get heavy weapons.
- Vigilante: 60 criminals, 20 per island; a tank or a fast car helps.
- Taxi Driver: 100 fares — the longest but safest objective.
Collectibles: 100 packages, 20 rampages, 20 jumps
- Packages: collect island by island and tick them off on a map. Every 10 gives a weapon at safehouses, the 100th gives $1,000,000.
- Rampages: a two-minute timer with a fixed weapon. A failed rampage moves to its second spawn point. Do them before the gangs upgrade.
- Jumps: use a Banshee, Cheetah or Infernus and land inside the zone; the camera slows down when the jump counts.
Import/Export
Three vehicle lists: the Portland garage, the Portland crane and the Shoreside Vale garage. Deliver cars intact and keep the list handy — rare vehicles are easier to find in specific districts at specific times.
Common mistakes
- Finishing the story first, then trying rampages against gangs with shotguns.
- Skipping a Kenji, Luigi or Joey mission and losing it permanently.
- Collecting packages without notes and losing track of the missing ones.
- Attempting unique jumps in a slow car and missing the landing zone.
- Not saving before long side activities — the browser build can crash too.
Browser version notes
- Saves live in the browser and, after signing in, in the cloud. Sign in before a long run so clearing the cache does not wipe progress.
- Controls are standard PC: WASD, mouse, Esc releases the pointer.
- The first launch streams game files; later launches use the cache.
FAQ
- How long does 100% take in GTA III?
- About 20–30 hours for an experienced player. Most of the time goes into packages, taxi fares and import/export, not the story.
- Can I finish 100% after the last mission?
- Technically yes, but rampages and vehicle missions become much harder against armed gangs. Clear each island before moving on.
- Do I need cheats?
- No. They do not block progress in the original game, but they undermine the run and are unnecessary in the browser version.
- Does progress save in the browser?
- Yes, locally and in the cloud after signing in — important for a long 100% run.