GTA San Andreas is one of the best classic games of all time. The iconic missions of GTA San Andreas attract fans after 2 decades of the game’s release. The game contains a total of 105 missions. CJ’s journey takes us on an ultimate thrill ride. Have you ever wondered what the best one to date is? Let’s find out the top 8 best GTA San Andreas missions of all time.
Best GTA San Andreas Missions
- The Da Nang Thang
The mission named “The Da Nang Thang” comes at an important time in the story. CJ’s journey aids Woozie and the Triads in their conflict with the Da Nang Boys, a ruthless Vietnamese gang. In this mission, CJ infiltrates the Da Nang Boys’ cargo ship docked near San Fierro. He fights a ton of gang members and rescues refugees. This mission solidifies CJ’s relationship with Woozie. Apart from storyline significance the mission is extremely thrilling and lets you showcase your combat skills.
- Saint Mark’s Bistro
This is one of the most unique missions in GTA San Andreas as it takes you to Liberty City. What makes “Saint Mark’s Bistro” special is that it’s the only mission in GTA: San Andreas that lets players travel to Liberty City, a city from another GTA game, offering a rare crossover experience. The brief detour to Liberty City gives the game a different vibe. In terms of storyline, Salvatore Leone sends CJ to carry out a hit in Liberty City, this mission represents CJ’s growing influence beyond the state of San Andreas.
- Reuniting The Families
Reuniting the families is one of the most action-packed missions in the game. In order to re-establish unity among the different factions of the Grove Street Families CJ organizes a meeting amongst the various factions of the gang. However, the meeting is ambushed by LSPD, and a shootout ensues. Despite the chaos, CJ manages to rescue Sweet and escape. The shooting, followed by a thrilling chase sequence makes this mission one of the most exhilarating missions in GTA San Andreas.
- Are You Going to San Fierro
After completing the tedious countryside mission with Catalina, “Are You Going To San Fierro” acts as an introduction to the San Fierro storyline. In this mission, we are introduced to one of the most beloved characters of the GTA San Andreas – “The Truth”. Listening to Truth’s conspiracy theories and off-beat philosophical ramblings as the city of San Fierro emerges from the fog is one of the most serene experiences of the game.
- Green Sabre
Green Sabre is the most important mission from a story point of view. This is a mission where CJ discovers that Bin Smoke and Ryder have been double-crossing the Grove Street families. Although the mission does not contain a lot of activity in terms of gameplay, however, this is a key mission for CJ’s character arc and the plot of the game.
- Stowaway
The Stowaway mission feels like a scene straight from a Mission Impossible movie. In this mission, CJ infiltrates a military aircraft to disrupt a drug shipment. Players stealthily navigate the military base, engage in combat inside the plane, and then partake in an exhilarating aerial chase against enemies. This mission combines stealth and action for a thrilling gameplay experience making it one of the best GTA San Andreas missions of all time!
- Just Business
When it comes to cinematic missions “Just Bussiness” is one of the best there is in the entire GTA series. Drawing inspiration from several action films, a prime example being Terminator 2. Just business is an early mission in which you take Big Smoke Downtown for a meeting with the Russians. However, when things go wrong you have to eliminate all the russian gangsters and escape the building. It all culminates in an intense chase sequence. Where you have to take down all the gangsters on your tail.
- End of The Line
Last but definitely not least, the final mission of the GTA San Andreas saga. The grand finale delivers immensely. In this mission, CJ confronts Big Smoke in Smoke’s crack den. In a dramatic and emotional climax, CJ ultimately kills Big Smoke, putting an end to his treachery and the chaos he has wrought upon the Grove Street Families. The killing of Smoke is followed by a confrontation with Tenpenny which leads to a thrilling chase sequence. Eventually, Tenpenny loses control of his vehicle leading to an intense crash and death of the antagonist.
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