Common GTA Vice City Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

Everyone makes mistakes at first. These are the ones that cost new players the most time.

Mistakes

• Overwriting your only save.
• Starting missions with low armor.
• Ignoring pickups and safehouses.
• Driving fast through unfamiliar streets.
• Using cheats in your main save.

How to avoid them

Keep several saves, learn the map and read our tips and tricks.

Key takeaways

• Overwriting your only save.
• Starting missions with low armor.
• Ignoring pickups and safehouses.

Frequently asked questions

What is this guide about?

Common beginner mistakes in GTA Vice City and how to avoid them: overwriting saves, ignoring armor, rushing missions and more.

Where can I find more help?

Browse the GTA Vice City hub, the GTA Vice City cheat codes list and our Vice City guides. If something looks wrong, use the report link at the bottom of the page.

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Related reading

• Tips and tricks
• Saving your game