Best strangers and freaks missions in Grand Theft Auto 5
Rockstar Games, the developer of the Grand Theft Auto series, has once again delivered an exceptional game with Grand Theft Auto 5. The game offers a diverse gameplay experience, rich story themes, and compelling characters set within the city of Los Santos. With its array of story-driven missions, both from the main storyline and side missions, the game showcases Rockstar’s ability to create a world that is not only entertaining but also rich in lore.
In open-world RPG games like GTA 5, it’s common to encounter random strangers who offer tasks. These side missions, known as “strangers and freaks,” often provide unique and memorable experiences for players. Some of these missions even have ties to the game’s main protagonists, adding further depth to the overall narrative. Here, we’ll highlight some of the best strangers and freaks missions in Grand Theft Auto 5.
Grass Roots
Grass Roots consists of three Strangers and Freaks side missions in Grand Theft Auto V, each involving one of the main protagonists: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. What sets this mission apart is that each protagonist experiences different hallucinations. Trevor faces a gang of clowns attacking him, while Michael encounters a horde of aliens. These hallucinations symbolize each character’s fears—Trevor’s fear of his past and Michael’s fear of his future. Interestingly, Franklin experiences no hallucinations, perhaps symbolizing his fear of the present.
A Starlet in Vinewood
In this mission, Franklin takes on the role of a detective investigating a sinister case. Players must collect 50 letter scraps scattered across the map, reminiscent of crime-solving mechanics seen in Rockstar’s L.A. Noire. While all playable characters can collect the scraps, only Franklin can complete the mission. Upon collecting all 50 letters, players uncover the assassination of Leonora Johnson and confront Peter Dreyfuss in Vinewood Hills. The player’s choice to spare or kill Peter impacts the mission’s outcome, with killing him offering a gold medal objective.
Mrs. Philips
This assignment is particularly thrilling as it occurs after the main plot has concluded. Players must ensure Trevor’s survival until the end of the game to access it. Trevor’s mother appears, prompting him to complete tasks for her, revealing a different side of Trevor’s character. However, when Trevor returns from a task, his mother has disappeared, leaving him alone once again.
Surreal Estate
In this series of Strangers and Freaks missions, Trevor takes on the role of a real estate agent named Josh Bernstein. The missions start off simple, with Trevor removing rival estate agent signs, but they quickly escalate in difficulty. Eventually, Trevor blows up a competing estate agent’s home, culminating in a thrilling series of missions.
Vinewood Souvenirs
Trevor encounters Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill, eccentric British vacationers, in these missions. They mistake Trevor for a celebrity and enlist his help in stealing autographed items from celebrities. The situation escalates when they accidentally abduct a famous person, giving players the choice to release or kill him.
These strangers and freaks missions add depth and variety to Grand Theft Auto 5’s gameplay, offering memorable experiences for players to enjoy beyond the main storyline.