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Meltdown
Meltdown is a Michael mission in IGN's Grand Theft Auto 5 Walkthrough. This guide will highlight the main mission strategies and Gold Medal requirements needed to complete every main story mission. Check out more of IGN's GTA5 Walkthrough for info on Cheats, Easter Eggs, Strangers and Freaks and a lot more.
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| Mission Time | Complete within 6:30 |
| Pedal To The Metal | Reach top speed in any vehicle |
| Tier One Operator | Kill 12 enemies with a headshot |
| Headshot Rescue | Rescue Amanda and Tracey with a headshot |
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WEAPONS PREPARATION NOTE
This mission will be dangerous, so go to Ammu-Nation before going to Ponsonbys and stock up on ammo and Body Armor so that you are ready for the shoot-out.
PART 1: THE MOVIE PREMIERE
The mission begins at the Ponsonby store near Rockford Hills, so drive on over there and enter the store. Purchase the "TUXEDO" item on the right side of the store to trigger the mission.
Once that's done, enter the limousine and go along for the ride with Jimmy to the "Meltdown" premiere. When you arrive, exit the car and walk the red carpet to trigger a series of cutscenes.
PART 2: THE SHOOT-OUT
GOLD MEDAL REQUIREMENTS: "PEDAL TO THE METAL"
After the cutscene, Michael has TWO minutes to drive back to his house and save Amanda and Tracey from the Merryweather gang. Quickly enter the red Vacca behind the limo and zoom over to the house quickly!
For a better chance to get this achievement, get out from behind the limo in the Vacca, then press and hold the accelerator and brake for three seconds to build up speed, then release the brake. You'll have a much better chance to reach full speed.
GOLD MEDAL REQUIREMENTS: "HEADSHOT RESCUE"
Once Michael arrives at the house, enter the front door to see Amanda being grappled. Quickly activate Michael's Special ability aim for the hostile's head and shoot him down!
With the first one down, go upstairs to Tracy's room to find another hostile. Activate Mike's Special and aim for the gunman's head. Be quick or else he'll shoot Tracy and it's mission failed!
With the family secured, equip any weapon and start reigning fire on the Merryweather hostiles. Slowly make your way downstairs and watch the GPS radar to see their positions.
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The hostiles are wearing body armor, so keep shooting rounds on them until they are completely dead (otherwise, they'll get up and keep shooting Michael). Don't forget about the Health Pack in the kitchen if you need it! Clear the house of hostiles and then make your way outside to encounter two more vehicles.
Shoot the men in the vehicles and steer clear of them! Stay in cover and take them down until the house has been cleared of enemies. When the coast is clear, make your way back upstairs to complete the mission.
