Monster Mash

Discover the cut 'Monster Mash' mission for GTA San Andreas. Learn how it's similar to Mike Toreno's 'Monster' mission and what unique elements it had, like collecting packages.

Alright, so you've probably heard about some of the missions that didn't quite make it into the final game, right? Well, 'Monster Mash' is one of those. It's basically a scrapped version of the 'Monster' mission you get from Mike Toreno. Think of it as a familiar concept with a few twists. This mission was found in the code for The Definitive Edition, and it seems like the main idea was pretty similar to Toreno's 'Monster' mission – you'd be racing. But here's the kicker: you also had to collect packages scattered around the map before other racers could snag them and deliver them to Toreno's ranch. String DES1_18 even hints that you might have had to use your own car for this one, instead of the usual monster truck. So, what would this have looked like? The mission strings give us a pretty good idea: * DES1_1: "Get to the location and pick up the package before the other racers do." * DES1_2: "The other racers are driving in pairs, one will go for the package and the other will escort him." * DES1_3: "If they come across you they will try to shoot you." * DES1_4: "You have the package take it back to Toreno's ranch." * DES1_20: "There are six packages I want you to collect for me, the problem is the other guys are after them as well." * DES1_21: "If they get there before you do, you're going to have to take them out to get it back." It sounds like it would have been a pretty intense race, with a good amount of action thrown in. You'd have to be quick on your feet (or wheels!) to grab those packages, and watch out for those rival racers who wouldn't hesitate to take you out. There are also strings like DES1_12 mentioning following checkpoints to find the package and DES1_13 hyping up your off-road driving skills. And if things went south, you had strings like DES1_5 ("The package was in that truck, now it has been blown up along with it!") and DES1_14 ("One of the other racers has dilivered the package"), which just add to the chaos. This mission was discovered in a leaked file that contained strings from other cut missions too, like 'Roadside Assistance' and 'Knight In The Shining Armor'. It's always interesting to see what could have been, right?