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As Niko becomes more involved in the criminal underworld, he meets various characters, including Vlad Glebov, a loan shark; Mikhail Faustin, a Russian mobster; and Michelle, a nightclub owner. Niko becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime and corruption, and must navigate the city's gang-ridden streets to survive.
The game's main storyline does not specifically focus on crack or any substance. Niko interacts with several characters throughout the story who do crack.
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Throughout the game, Niko's actions are driven by a desire to help his cousin and make a new life for himself. However, as the story progresses, Niko becomes increasingly conflicted about his involvement in the criminal underworld and the harm it causes to innocent people.
The game is set in the fictional city of Liberty City, which is based on New York City. The story follows the protagonist, Niko Bellic, a former soldier from Eastern Europe who comes to Liberty City to pursue the "American Dream." However, upon arrival, he finds that his cousin, Roman, who promised him a better life, is struggling to make ends meet and has become involved in a life of crime.
The game's storyline explores themes of crime, loyalty, and the American Dream. The game's crack cocaine storyline is a part of the overall narrative and does depict some of the darker aspects of life in Liberty City.
One of the side missions in the game, called "The Cousin" involves Niko trying to help his cousin Roman who got into trouble with a loan shark. However, some parts of the storyline also involve helping other characters who are struggling with addiction.