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|name = The Cousins Bellic |
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|for = [[Roman Bellic]] |
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− | |location = [[Platypus|The Platypus]], [[East Hook]] |
+ | |location = [[Platypus|The Platypus]], off [[Mohanet Avenue]] in [[East Hook]], [[Broker]] |
− | |reward = {{BP}} |
+ | |reward = {{BP}}$25<br>{{BP}}[[Broker Safehouse]] |
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− | |fail = {{BP}}[[Wasted]]<br>{{BP}}[[Busted]]<br>{{BP}}[[Roman Bellic|Roman]] dies<br>{{BP}}[[Roman's Taxi|Roman's car]] has been trashed<br>{{BP}}The vehicle is stuck<br>{{BP}}Abandoning Roman |
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+ | {{BP}}[[Wasted]]<br> |
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− | |todo = {{BP}}[[#obj1|Drive to Roman's place.]] |
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+ | {{BP}}[[Busted]]<br> |
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− | |unlocks = [[It's Your Call]] |
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+ | {{BP}}[[Roman Bellic|Roman]] dies<br> |
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+ | {{BP}}Roman is abandoned<br> |
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+ | {{BP}}[[Roman's Taxi]] is destroyed<br> |
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+ | {{BP}}Roman's Taxi is flipped over |
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+ | {{BP}}Drive to {{GTAOHUDColors|iv-hud-yellow|Roman's place.}} |
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+ | |unlocks = [[It's Your Call]]<br>[[Achievements and Trophies (GTA IV)|''Off The Boat'']] (5{{G}}/[[image:Trophy_Bronze.png|16px]]) |
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+ | {{DialogueNew|p1=Roman|d1=Niko! My cousin! I can't believe it! You're here!|p2=Niko|d2=Hey!|p3=Roman|d3=Welcome to America!|p4=Niko|d4=<span style="color:Gray">Good to see you, cousin.</span>|quotedetail=[[Roman Bellic|Roman]] greets [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] with open arms, and welcomes him to America.}} |
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− | {{Quote|My cousin is here!| [[Roman Bellic]]}} |
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'''The Cousins Bellic''' is the first storyline mission in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]].'' |
'''The Cousins Bellic''' is the first storyline mission in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]].'' |
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+ | ===Arriving in Liberty City=== |
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− | [[Roman Bellic]] welcomes [[Niko Bellic]] to America and takes him home. Niko finds out that all Roman's story about his success was a lie. |
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+ | The mission begins with the crew of the [[Platypus]], a merchant ship, preparing to dock in [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]]. One of the crew members, [[Niko Bellic]], is telling fellow passenger [[Hossan Ramzy]] about his cousin [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] and the "successful" life he has forged for himself since moving to America. |
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+ | As the ship docks and the crew disembarks, Niko waits for Roman on the dock. Roman eventually arrives driving a [[Roman's Taxi|taxi]], drunk and delighted to see Niko. After calming Roman down, he asks Niko to drive them home because he is too drunk to do so. Niko enquires about the taxi, as Roman claimed he had a sports car, with Roman claiming it is "in the shop". |
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− | This mission introduces the player to the casual driving of cars. |
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− | ===Opening Scene=== |
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− | The scene begins with the sounds of sado-masochism in a room aboard the [[Platypus]]. [[Niko Bellic]], [[protagonist]], begins knocking on the door, attempting to call [[Dave Bosoy|Dave]] out of the room. Another person, [[Hossan Ramzy]], calls to Niko, telling him to forget about Dave, and that they need to prepare for the docking. As Niko and Hossan discuss the "Land of Opportunity," the ship is shown nearing the [[Statue of Happiness]]. Niko tells of his cousin Roman's successes: sports cars, condos, parties, women, etc., while [[The Cook|a cook]] is shown inspecting a [[Diamonds|diamond]], and then mixing it into a mixture in a mixing bowl. The [[Platypus]] docks, and Niko and the other crew members depart the ship, and many are greeted by friends and family, until the only one left is Niko. |
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+ | As Niko and Roman drive away from the docks, Roman explains that the bridges in the city have been closed due to a terrorist threat, and he advises Niko to stay in [[Broker]] because he does not have a visa. |
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− | When Roman finally arrives (drunk), he's actually driving a [[Roman's Taxi|taxi]]. Niko asks about it and Roman mumbles that his sports car is in the shop. He's too plastered to drive himself, so he gets in the passenger seat and asks Niko to drive them to his apartment. |
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+ | Eventually, Niko and Roman arrive at a rundown apartment on [[Mohawk Avenue]] in [[Hove Beach]]. When they walk in, the apartment is incredibly dirty and unkempt, and Niko discovers that the life Roman had described in his letters to him (the mansion, sports cars and multiple women) was a lie, and he actually runs a [[Express Car Service|taxi firm]]. Niko is dismayed, but decides to stay. The mission ends with Roman saying he has to get the taxi back to the depot, and he leaves the apartment whilst answering an aggressive phone call from a man named [[Vladimir Glebov|Vlad]]. |
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+ | ==Reward== |
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− | The drive begins near the [[Broker Navy Yard|docks]] in [[East Hook]]. The on-screen instructions explain driving basics and how to use the radar map. The [[GPS]] system plots a course highlighted by a yellow line on your radar. One must simply follow the yellow line (or any other route- the GPS will adapt) to Roman's apartment in [[Hove Beach]], [[Broker]]. Use caution not to collide with vehicles - particularly police vehicles. This is particularly the case for those who are familiar with the GTA III-era vehicle driving controls, as they differ substantially in GTA IV. Roman goes on to explain that due to a terrorist scare, it will be best if Niko stays in Broker, as Niko has not got a visa. |
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+ | The reward for completing this mission is $25 and the mission [[It's Your Call]] is unlocked. The player can now save their game at the Broker Safehouse and store vehicles in the parking space outside. The player will also receive the [[Achievements and Trophies (GTA IV)|''Off The Boat'']] Achievement/Trophy. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Transcript== |
+ | {{/Transcript}} |
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− | The closing scene showcases the tiny apartment in which Roman lives. Niko confronts him with his lies, and Roman insists that luxury and [[money]] are coming. He rushes off to get his taxi back to the taxi firm that he owns, and tells Niko to meet him there. As he leaves, he gets what appears to be a nasty call from someone he calls "[[Vladimir Glebov|Vlad]]". |
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==Video Walkthrough== |
==Video Walkthrough== |
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− | [[File:GTA 4 - Intro & Mission 1 - The Cousins Bellic (1080p)|center| |
+ | [[File:GTA 4 - Intro & Mission 1 - The Cousins Bellic (1080p)|center|350x350px]] |
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− | ==Tips== |
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− | *It might be a good idea to get some weapons hidden in areas around Broker, Dukes and Bohan for your own protection, before completing this mission, as the area around [[Hove Beach]] is very rough, and seeing as though you can't get any weapons until [[Jamaican Heat]] or [[Do You Have Protection?]]. Though if you get wasted, busted or destroy Roman's Cab while doing so, the mission will fail and restart and you will end up with no weapons at all. It is not recommended to collect weapons located in [[Algonquin]] and [[Alderney]] as you will recieve a six-star wanted level and will most likely be wasted. |
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− | [[de:Grand Theft Auto IV Einleitung]] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery spacing="small" position="center" captionsize="small" bordercolor="silver" captionalign="center" captionposition="below" widths="185"> |
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" captionsize="small" bordercolor="silver" captionalign="center" captionposition="below" widths="185"> |
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File:TheCousinsBellic-GTAIV.png|Roman's taxi. |
File:TheCousinsBellic-GTAIV.png|Roman's taxi. |
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− | File:The Cousins Bellic-GTAIV.png|Niko's |
+ | File:The Cousins Bellic-GTAIV.png|Niko's disappointment after discovering Roman's lies. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | *Completing this mission will immediately grant you the [http://gta.wikia.com/Achievements_and_Trophies_in_GTA_IV Achievement/Trophy], ''"Off The Boat".'' |
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+ | ***After the April 26 2018 patch for the game that removed and replaced the majority of Vladivostok FM due to the music licenses expiring (PC and Xbox One only), the set song playing in Roman's cab will now be "The Invasion" by Seryoga. |
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+ | * Roman's taxi in this mission has lower acceleration than usual, presumably because this is the first car driven by new players that are not yet familiar with the driving style (especially those familiar with the controls used in the [[3D Universe]] games, as opposed to the different controls used in ''GTA IV''). |
− | *The opening of the Rockstar game [[w:c:reddead:Red Dead Redemption|''Red Dead Redemption'']] mirrors this mission, as the protagonists ([[Niko Bellic]] and [[w:c:reddead:John Marson|John Marston]]) arrive by boat and a car is lifted off the boat. |
+ | * The opening of the Rockstar game [[w:c:reddead:Red Dead Redemption|''Red Dead Redemption'']] mirrors this mission, as the protagonists ([[Niko Bellic]] and [[w:c:reddead:John Marson|John Marston]]) arrive by boat and a car is lifted off the boat by a crane. |
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− | *[[Roman Bellic|Roman]] tells Niko to "Drive us [them] to our [their] place on [[Mohawk Ave|Mohawk]] [Ave.]". This makes it look like Niko already knows his way around the city, which is strange considering that he just arrived. This is possibly an overlook in dialogue. |
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− | *Roman also says: "You without a visa, I would stay in [[Broker]]", this reveals that Niko is a illegal immigrant in America, this is one of only two times that this is mentioned in the storyline. The second time is in [[Hossan]]'s stranger mission. |
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− | *Two important elements of the story this game and its two episodic packs ([[Lost and Damned]] & [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]) briefly appear in the opening cutscene; the [[Diamonds]] and the [[Heroin]]. |
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⚫ | * Niko says "Drago Dirat Dicu" in this mission. Many people consider this a "half and half" sentence (meaning that all the words used in this sentence are not of the same language). It was later confirmed by Michael Hollick at Comic-Con that all the words are part of the ancient Serbian language and are considered a part of Serbian in the old Yugoslavia and most parts of Russia. |
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− | *This is the first appearance of Niko Bellic, Roman Bellic, [[Hossan Ramzy]], and [[The Cook]]. |
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+ | * The portion of the opening cutscene in which Roman enters in his cab is a possible reference to a similar scene from the 1971 film; ''The French Connection'' in which, a Lincoln Continental (on which Roman's taxi is based) drives at speed onto a Brooklyn dock as a car is being lowered from a nearby ship. |
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+ | * If the player somehow manages to save before this mission ends (such as enabling movement with mods after the second cutscene ends) then the save game file will be called "In The Beginning", similarly to that of 3D Universe ''GTA'' games. |
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− | *This is one of two missions to feature both the [[Diamonds|diamonds]] and the [[Heroin|heroin]], the other one being "[[Departure Time]]". Coincidentally, these are the first and last points in the GTA IV Era, bringing the story of the diamonds and heroin to an end. |
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− | *No matter what, Roman cannot be taken out of his cab, as shooting at him would result in his death, which would restart the mission. This is properly the only time besides [[Clean and Serene]] and [[I Luv LC]] that a mission restarts automatically after a mission failure since they are the opening missions of their respective games. (Though if the player gets [[Busted|arrested]], Roman will get out of the cab and walk away as the mission will restart once again). |
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− | *The player doesn't have to complete the mission as they can freely drive around [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] as long as they don't die or destroy the cab. Driving past the bridges connecting to [[Algonquin]] will give you an immediate and full fatal six-star wanted-level. |
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− | *In this mission and before the [[It's Your Call | next one]], the player cannot use the phone other than to use multiplayer, as you cannot dial any numbers, meaning you can't use cheats or call any of the emergency services from [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era | Liberty City]]. |
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⚫ | *Niko says " |
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Revision as of 13:57, 11 February 2020
Roman: “Niko! My cousin! I can't believe it! You're here!”
Niko: “Hey!”
Roman: “Welcome to America!”
Niko: “Good to see you, cousin.”
— Roman greets Niko with open arms, and welcomes him to America.
The Cousins Bellic is the first storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Plot and Walkthrough
Arriving in Liberty City
The mission begins with the crew of the Platypus, a merchant ship, preparing to dock in Liberty City. One of the crew members, Niko Bellic, is telling fellow passenger Hossan Ramzy about his cousin Roman and the "successful" life he has forged for himself since moving to America.
As the ship docks and the crew disembarks, Niko waits for Roman on the dock. Roman eventually arrives driving a taxi, drunk and delighted to see Niko. After calming Roman down, he asks Niko to drive them home because he is too drunk to do so. Niko enquires about the taxi, as Roman claimed he had a sports car, with Roman claiming it is "in the shop".
Drive to Roman's apartment
- Drive to Roman's place.
- Waypoint: Broker Safehouse, near Mohawk Avenue in Hove Beach, Broker
As Niko and Roman drive away from the docks, Roman explains that the bridges in the city have been closed due to a terrorist threat, and he advises Niko to stay in Broker because he does not have a visa.
Eventually, Niko and Roman arrive at a rundown apartment on Mohawk Avenue in Hove Beach. When they walk in, the apartment is incredibly dirty and unkempt, and Niko discovers that the life Roman had described in his letters to him (the mansion, sports cars and multiple women) was a lie, and he actually runs a taxi firm. Niko is dismayed, but decides to stay. The mission ends with Roman saying he has to get the taxi back to the depot, and he leaves the apartment whilst answering an aggressive phone call from a man named Vlad.
Reward
The reward for completing this mission is $25 and the mission It's Your Call is unlocked. The player can now save their game at the Broker Safehouse and store vehicles in the parking space outside. The player will also receive the Off The Boat Achievement/Trophy.
Transcript
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Video Walkthrough
Gallery
Trivia
- The first song heard in the game is "Soviet Connection" by Michael Hunter, GTA IV's theme. The second song heard is "Schweine" by Glukoza, inside Roman's cab. It is featured on the in-game radio station Vladivostok FM.
- The song in Roman's car will change if the player skips the cutscene. But it will always be on Vladivostok FM.
- After the April 26 2018 patch for the game that removed and replaced the majority of Vladivostok FM due to the music licenses expiring (PC and Xbox One only), the set song playing in Roman's cab will now be "The Invasion" by Seryoga.
- The song in Roman's car will change if the player skips the cutscene. But it will always be on Vladivostok FM.
- Roman's taxi in this mission has lower acceleration than usual, presumably because this is the first car driven by new players that are not yet familiar with the driving style (especially those familiar with the controls used in the 3D Universe games, as opposed to the different controls used in GTA IV).
- The opening of the Rockstar game Red Dead Redemption mirrors this mission, as the protagonists (Niko Bellic and John Marston) arrive by boat and a car is lifted off the boat by a crane.
- Niko places his suitcase next to the front door of the apartment, but when the cutscene ends, the suitcase is no longer there.
- If the player tries to enter the apartment before parking in the space (and thus starting the cutscene), it will be locked.
- In the third trailer for the game, "Move Up, Ladies," the scene with Roman meeting Niko is shown during the day while in-game the mission takes place at night.
- Niko says "Drago Dirat Dicu" in this mission. Many people consider this a "half and half" sentence (meaning that all the words used in this sentence are not of the same language). It was later confirmed by Michael Hollick at Comic-Con that all the words are part of the ancient Serbian language and are considered a part of Serbian in the old Yugoslavia and most parts of Russia.
- Roman comments on how the city is a "big Üder Milken ice cream shop", with "36 flavors of titty". This is a reference to Baskin and Robbins, which is notable for having 31 flavors of ice cream.
- The portion of the opening cutscene in which Roman enters in his cab is a possible reference to a similar scene from the 1971 film; The French Connection in which, a Lincoln Continental (on which Roman's taxi is based) drives at speed onto a Brooklyn dock as a car is being lowered from a nearby ship.
- If the player somehow manages to save before this mission ends (such as enabling movement with mods after the second cutscene ends) then the save game file will be called "In The Beginning", similarly to that of 3D Universe GTA games.