The worst missions in the Grand Theft Auto series have a common denominator, and I'm dreading GTA 6's version.

Throughout gaming history, the Grand Theft Auto The series has been at the forefront of innovative open-world gameplay, and is largely the reason why the franchise has grown to the popularity it is today. Grand Theft Auto 6 It's probably going to continue to push the envelope with its gameplay and open-world mechanics, but not every new feature might be for the better. There is a recurring gameplay mechanic that always frustrates me GTA Entries it seems, and I'm really hoping GTA 6 It does not follow the trend of the series.

As the name suggests, vehicles are the main part of it Grand Theft Auto series, and the variety of vehicles available for players to steal has evolved with the franchise. The helicopters are in series here GTA 3But not yet playable GTA: Vice City. While helicopters have become iconic as a mode of air transportation, I've always found that missions that require helicopters are the most annoying of all. Grand Theft Autoand GTA 6 I can easily solve my problems with them because it can make them even more tedious.

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Helicopter missions are always the worst missions in Grand Theft Auto

GTA: Vice City – The demolition man
GTA: San Andreas – Learning to fly
GTA: San Andreas – Up, up, and away!
GTA 4 – Paper trail

One of the earliest examples of helicopter missions in A GTA Comes in the form of a game Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityThe Demolition Man mission, where players must use an RC helicopter to plant explosives on a construction site. Although it's not a full-sized helicopter, it functions very similarly in terms of controls, allowing players to dip their toes into the series' early helicopter mechanics.

Helicopter missions never really became a mainstay of the franchise GTA: San AndreasWhere players have to complete a series of flight tutorials in the Learning to Fly mission, which is considered one of the most difficult missions. GTA series. This mission includes tutorials for both planes and helicopters, but the helicopter sections are the most frustrating, requiring players to shoot rockets from helicopters and hit ground targets. later on San AndreasPlayers can complete alternate up, over, and away! Mission as part of the Casino Heist questline in Los Venturas. The mission also requires precise helicopter flying, as players must use a giant magnet hanging from the helicopter to steal the van.

GTA 4The helicopter missions are more prominent than in the series' past, with many missions requiring players to navigate Liberty City from the air. Worst helicopter mission ever GTA 4 Paper Trail, where players have to shoot down Eduard Borodin's helicopter in their own helicopter. Although little Jacob is actually the one taking the shot, keeping the helicopter steady enough so he can take the shot can be a headache in itself. This mission is especially difficult in the PC version GTA 4Because mouse-and-keyboard controls are definitely not optimal for a helicopter.

Why I always get stuck on helicopter missions

My gripe with the helicopter mission Grand Theft Auto It's really twofold: Ficky controls and the health of the helicopter. most of the time, GTAThe chopper physics are really casual and drives the vehicle in a way that makes me want to feel like I'm fighting against the controls. I understand that this is an attempt to be as accurate as possible to real life, but I would almost rather sacrifice realism in the series. Grand Theft Auto For a simple helicopter control scheme and flight mechanics.

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Which makes for frustrating controls of helicopters GTA Even more annoying is the fact that the vehicle has such low health and can easily crash. For example, in the paper trail mission GTA 4 It's very challenging as I have to weave between the skyscrapers of Algonquin in Liberty City as I try to keep up with Borodin's helicopter. How difficult is it to correct the helicopter's path, how quickly the helicopter can be destroyed due to me also hitting buildings and crashing.

GTA 4 There is also an additional tank helicopter. compared to GTA 4helicopter, GTA 5 Makes them feel like they are made of glass.

GTA 6 stands at a crossroads with helicopter missions

Although making the helicopter very vulnerable, GTA 5 The handling of the vehicle has also been greatly improved. now, GTA 6 Helicopters have a chance to improve even more, but can make them worse if not carefully balanced. If GTA 6 controls GTA 5 Improving the health of helicopters GTA 4Then it can result in the ideal version of the vehicle. Variety of helicopters available in GTA 5 should also be taken to GTA 6 To make it the strongest version of the vehicle to date.

The helicopter has been confirmed GTA 6 Included so far are Buzzard Attack Chopper, Maverick, Police Maverick, Sea Sparrow, and SuperVolito.

but, GTA 6 Its helicopters will walk a fine line with mechanics that can make them more cumbersome to use. GTA 5version of if their controls are not properly implemented. With access to the PS5's DualSense controller and its touchpad, Rockstar could cook up some unique controls for it. GTA 6Vehicles that require players to use the touchpad. However, this could be a mistake for the game's helicopter controls, as it can complicate what is already one of the franchise's most finicky control schemes. GTA 6 It's likely to feature at least some helicopter missions, but trying to get too creative with the vehicle's controls could add to the trend. GTAMost frustrating missions.