Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the best games of the last 20 years, which is proven by the massive fanbase that it still holds and the fact that it remains Rockstar Games’ largest cash cow, even after 12 years of its initial release. This is unsurprising, as it features three very interesting characters, tons of side and main missions, and other elements that make it a masterpiece.

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Throughout the game, players will not only find powerful weapons, but also often encounter different strangers who will either challenge them to exhausting races or task them with finding certain items for their collection. Here are the best Strangers and Freaks missions in Grand Theft Auto 5.

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Exercising Demons

Mary-Ann Is The Ultimate Athlete In Los Santos

• Mary-Ann will have players repeatedly tapping the run button
• She tends to be a sore loser

Most people would agree that exercising and staying healthy is not a fundamental part of the Grand Theft Auto 5 experience. However, if players come across the ultimate athlete, Mary-Ann, they should not waste the opportunity to race against her in various disciplines.

When players first meet her, she comes off as standoffish and even rude. And unfortunately, this doesn’t get any better when they beat her, as she’s a really sore loser who simply cannot take defeat in any way, shape or form.

This is not particularly annoying, especially with the sweet taste of victory, but still, there will be more than one player who will think twice about beating her after the first encounter. One of the things that make this Strangers and Freaks encounter so great is that, as players race Mary-Ann, they’ll be able to take in some of the most breathtaking locations in the game, which is always most welcome.

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Risk Assessment

Dom Beasley Loves Adrenaline

• Dom Beasley is an adrenaline junkie
• Franklin is always up for some fun, even when he’s a bit scared

Los Santos, just like the real world, is filled with adrenaline junkies who don’t mind putting their lives at risk if it means having fun. When Franklin meets Dom Beasley, he quickly learns that in many occasions, he might be in over his head, as Dom is always looking for adventure and sometimes does not disclose his plans until Franklin has committed to the experience.

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As players ride down a steep mountain or base jump from a massive building, they’ll not only get to appreciate the city of Los Santos to the greatest extent, but also see some of the most interesting details that enhance its open world.

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The Last One

Busting A Myth That’s Been Around Since The San Andreas Installment

• Bigfoot isn’t what it appears to be
• Franklin answers an age-old question in Los Santos

The myth of Bigfoot in Mount Chilliad has been around since the days of GTA: San Andreas. However, players can luckily put an end to this myth alongside Franklin when he goes out on a quest to uncover the mystery and bring clarity to the matter.

This Strangers and Freaks mission, along with some others that are more focused on the main story, brings a new level of complexity to the experience, allowing players to have a close encounter with a being that has been a topic of debate for years. Even if the truth is disappointing in the end.

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Minute Man Blues

A Mission That Often Sees Excessive Use Of Force

• Trevor is far from being the perfect candidate for the job
• Excessive use of force is common in this mission

Paleto Bay is home to some of the best story missions in Grand Theft Auto 5 and makes for a perfect location when players are planning a seamless getaway. This location is also the setting for the Minute Man Blues Strangers and Freaks mission, which is interesting and morally complex, to say the least.

Then again, anything involving Trevor always is, so players shouldn’t be surprised by the events that unfold during this mission. This is the last mission concerning the Civil Border Patrol, bringing a close to a strange chapter in Trevor’s reckless life.

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Grass Roots

The Textbook Definition Of A Bad Trip

• Barry is true to his cause, no matter what
• Legion Square is a perfect setting for this bizarre mission

Staying true to one’s ideals and fighting for a cause that seems righteous is always admirable. Whether Barry fits with the people in this group or not is up for debate, but the one thing that’s clear is that the product he’s carrying hits like a truck. Each playable character in Grand Theft Auto 5 has its own encounter with Barry, unfolding a series of interesting events that are always fun to replay.

Grass Roots is, arguably, one of the best Strangers and Freaks encounters in the entire game due to its nature, and the enemies that each character must face.

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Trevor’s Rampages

Trevor’s Short-Fused Temper Often Leads To Interesting Outcomes

• Even when he’s in a good mood, Trevor is extremely dangerous
• During his rampages, he can take on different gangs and armed groups

Trevor is known for being the most chaotic playable character in the entirety of Grand Theft Auto 5, so anyone who bothers him is in for a world of pain. This is proven by the many rampages players can experience throughout the game, where he decimates his would-be attackers without giving it a second thought.

Luckily, even with such a degree of violence, Trevor’s rampages don’t trigger a wild chase with the police, which is surprising. However, if players want to replicate his rampages with innocent civilians throughout Los Santos, they’ll find that their wanted level will increase very quickly.

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Paparazzo

Beverly Has No Morals When It Comes To People’s Privacy

• Beverly and the word “privacy” cannot coexist in the same sentence
• Franklin gets no credit for his assistance

Grand Theft Auto 5 recently climbed to the top two positions on Steam’s player charts, which is to be expected, as the game is a masterpiece and contains very interesting missions. The Paparazzo missions with Beverly are evidence of that, even though they’re morally questionable and a clear violation of people’s privacy.

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This Strangers and Freaks encounter also goes to prove that no good deed goes unpunished, as even after helping Beverly out greatly, Franklin gets no credit for it, and is even ignored by him once he gets his show.

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Vinewood Souvenirs

Nigel And Mrs. Thornhill Are Avid Collectors

• Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill are peculiar people, to say the least
• Trevor must explore Los Santos to get them valuables from various celebrities

There’s nothing wrong with tourism and the collection of souvenirs as long as it’s respectful to others. Unfortunately, Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill don’t seem to understand that and always choose to push everyone’s boundaries to get what they want.

This peculiar elderly couple tasks Trevor with going around Los Santos to find some of the most valuable collectibles during their visit to the city of stars. Some he can find without issue, whereas others will require him to engage with unsuspecting individuals who are simply minding their business. Vinewood Souvenirs is, arguably, the best Strangers and Freaks mission in the entire game due to its nature and the people involved.

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When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other.

Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.

The game offers players a huge range of PC-specific customization options, including over 25 separate configurable settings for texture quality, shaders, tessellation, anti-aliasing and more, as well as support and extensive customization for mouse and keyboard controls. Additional options include a population density slider to control car and pedestrian traffic, as well as dual and triple monitor support, 3D compatibility, and plug-and-play controller support.

Released

September 17, 2013

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol