In the Game Boy Color version of the original GTA, entering 'SUMNER' as a character name unlocks 16 secret protagonists, including 'Christie' — whose face is actually based on Simon Crisp, one of the developers at Tarantula Studios who made the port. Despite having a unique portrait, he shares the exact same sprite and storyline as every other protagonist.
The OG GTA logo — where it all began, including the GBC's weirdest secrets.
Christie's GBC portrait — a 'girl' with dev Simon Crisp's face, the ultimate dev in-joke.
The GBC character select — Christie's hiding here until you punch in that SUMNER cheat.
In-game? Same sprite, same story as everyone else — that unique portrait was all you got, Simon.
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GTA IV
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