Ryder does everything wrong in this robbery. Still, it’s an amusing scene where the cashier references Menace II Society as he states, “I feel sorry for your dad.”
It even ends up being ultimately pointless for CJ and the GSF in GTA San Andreas. This plan was probably one of Ryder’s dumbest acts. #1 – An embarrassing robbery at Well Stacked Pizza This doesn’t go the way Ryder was hoping for (Image via GTA Wiki) It’s an amusing scene that showcases how close the two were back in the day, especially since it doesn’t often happen in GTA San Andreas.
Ryder dismisses it, as he states he was “too intelligent” for school. “ (laughs) Because you went and put hands on that teacher for wearing Ballas colors!“ It starts with CJ assuming it was because Ryder was dealing drugs at the time before he remembers another reason. In a good act of camaraderie with CJ, Ryder recollects why he wasn’t able to finish high school. #2 – Recalling a story about why he didn’t finish high school Classic Ryder antics (Image via GTA Wiki) It’s the beginning of the end of his story, as he only shows up two more times before he’s killed off for good in GTA San Andreas. Still, Ryder is a villain who eventually gets his just desserts.įrom that point on, he’s no longer an ally to the Grove Street Families. Both Big Smoke and Ryder betrayed Grove Street, with all of the attention on the former person. It’s a shocking scene for many first-time GTA San Andreas players. #3 – The Green Sabre CJ, catching a glimpse of Ryder at the meeting (Image via GTA Wiki) Their arguments in Home Invasion are arguably the funniest in GTA San Andreas. It’s funny, but it’s ultimately juvenile. “What? I’ll give up the water if you give up being a busta.” Predictably enough, the two characters have another childish argument that includes Ryder saying: It often includes Ryder calling CJ a “busta” and him being envious of whatever CJ is doing. #4 – Childish bickering with CJ during Home Invasion Ryder, calling CJ a busta again (Image via GTA Wiki)ĬJ and Ryder frequently bicker in GTA San Andreas. It eventually ends with a random GSF member letting everybody know that the Ballas are about to turn up. Ryder doesn’t beat around the bush when he tells CJ, “Damn man, his lyrics is horrible!” He makes it evidently clear to CJ beforehand that they should leave the party because of its “wack music.”Īfterward, Ryder and CJ meet up with Sweet before Ryder gets jealous of CJ’s recent accomplishments. It’s no secret that OG Loc is a terrible rapper. Memorable Ryder moments in GTA San Andreas #5 – Criticizing OG Loc’s skills Ryder, covering his ears as he leaves the party (Image via GTA Wiki)
Ryder isn’t the smartest guy in the room, but he’s an entertaining character through and through. The two characters have good chemistry, which makes Ryder’s betrayal all the more shocking. Unsurprisingly, it’s his interactions with CJ that many GTA San Andreas players fondly remember. Still, his Los Santos moments are iconic in their own right and carry him as a memorable character. He appears once in the countryside and once more in San Fierro but has a largely limited role in those appearances. The vast majority of his screen time takes place at the start of the game. Ryder is one of the most entertaining characters in GTA San Andreas, with many iconic moments to his name.