- The ending which sees Tommy looking sad after the fight, showing that he was genuinely hurt by Lance's betrayal, also confirming that Sonny sent him to be killed 15 years ago which led to his imprisonment even though Tommy never ratted him out with the police. Vercetti may be the most violent protagonist of the saga, but he proves to have a code of honor, something that unfortunately many do not have.
- One of the game's radio stations, Emotion 98.3, is full of sad power ballads & soft rock hits, making it a Tear Jerker Radio.
- Ken is Tommy's ally for the entire game and the final cut-scene suggests that they were embarking on a 'beautiful business relationship' together. In San Andreas we learn that Tommy sent Ken to rehab. After he got out and was completely clean, Tommy refused to talk to Ken. Ken is obviously hurt by this and still has delusions about Tommy.Ken: Isn't this exciting, Tommy? It's just like old times!
CJ: Who the fuck is Tommy? - The ending credits is oddly sad. Not just because of the gloomy music, but also Vice City appears to be abandoned, giving the impression that the city itself ends along with the game.
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