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Grand Theft Auto VI

Part 87

Guide to Part 87 of Grand Theft Auto VI, focusing on Michael De Santa's early missions, including 'Exercising Demons' and 'Grass Roots', and tips for 100% completion.

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Guide to Part 87 of Grand Theft Auto VI, focusing on Michael De Santa's early missions, including 'Exercising Demons' and 'Grass Roots', and tips for 100% completion.

This section covers Part 87 of the Grand Theft Auto VI walkthrough, focusing on the introduction of Michael De Santa and his initial missions and activities.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Introduction to Michael De Santa: Michael is a former bank robber living in Rockford Hills with his family. Despite his luxurious life, his home life is troubled. He starts with $7,860 and a Pistol.
  2. 2
    Unlocking Activities: Michael receives a message from his wife, which unlocks all Tennis courts in Los Santos and the Golf Course. His personal car is the Tailgater.
  3. 3
    Michael's Special Ability: Michael can slow down time while on foot, providing a combat advantage. He also has specific Stranger missions and the next Main Story mission available at his house.
  4. 4
    Building Up Michael (GHF17): It's recommended to build up Michael's Skills and collect Hidden Packages to accumulate $100,000-$200,000 before proceeding. Michael's Special Ability cannot be increased until after the "Father/Son" mission.
  5. 5
    Stranger Encounter: Exercising Demons (SFK10): Michael meets Mary Ann, who challenges him to a foot race.
  6. 6
    Notes: Max out your Stamina Skill before this encounter.
  7. 7
    The Plan: This is a checkpoint race. Tap the Run Button quickly. Maxed Stamina prevents tiring out or losing health.
  8. 8
    100% Score - Contender: Win the race without using shortcuts. Stick to the assigned pathways.
  9. 9
    Stranger Encounter: Grass Roots (SFK11): Michael meets Barry, who tries to legalize marijuana and convinces Michael to try his special product, leading to hallucinations.
  10. 10
    Weapons: Minigun (provided).
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    The Plan: Walk through the Square killing Aliens with the Minigun. Avoid psychic beams and abduction attempts by moving the Left Analog Stick quickly. Hold the fire button to kill Aliens as they appear. The effect wears off, ending the encounter.
Tips
  • For the fight with Simeon (mentioned briefly in relation to a previous mission), continually punch him to avoid counterattacks and defeat him quickly.
  • 100% Score - Time (5:00): Drive quickly to the house, ignore the Gardener, sneak downstairs, and drive back to the dealership quickly. Deal with Simeon quickly.
  • 100% Score - Can't Touch This: Take no damage during the fight with Simeon.
  • 100% Score - Dirt Nap: Knock out the Gardener with a stealth attack. This is automatic if following game instructions.
  • Completing "Exercising Demons" makes Mary Ann a contact on your phone.
  • Successfully completing "Grass Roots" ends the encounter.

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