Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the latest entry in Rockstar Games’ blockbuster franchise. In San Andreas you play as CJ, a former resident of Los Santos...
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9.6
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the latest entry in Rockstar Games’ blockbuster franchise. In San Andreas you play as CJ, a former resident of Los Santos forced to return home when he learns his mother has been killed. Estranged from his family and framed for murder, CJ becomes embroiled in a dramatic, ghetto-opera of drugs, crime, and murder. It’s up to you to take control of CJ and win back the streets of Los Santos. San Andreas sports the largest, most immersive Grand Theft Auto world ever created with three major metropolises to explore in addition to miles of open country road filled with colorful characters and the trademark Rockstar humor we’ve all grown to love.

The Bottom Line

The follow-up to Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. This time around, developer Rockstar North and publisher Rockstar take players to the state of San Andreas.

Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas... a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. Where filmstars and millionaires do their best to avoid the dealers and gangbangers. Now, it's the early 90s. Carl's got to go home. His mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
92/100
score

With its strong story, well-written dialogue, terrific voice cast, impressive graphics, and extremely entertaining and varied gameplay, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a stupendous thrill ride that shouldn't be missed.

GameZone review logo
96/100
score

Not only is it bigger and better, but it looks and feels so good on the Xbox so if you haven't already bought this game this is the definitive version to own.

IGN review logo
95/100
score

No competitor comes close in content, story, or style to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
 
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox
Release Date:6/6/2005
Publisher:Rockstar Games
Developer:Rockstar North
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.6
Gameplay
9.5
Graphics
9.2
Sound
10
Concept
9.6
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.6/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

GTA: San Andreas by b13

Buy it. You won't be dissapointed.
Published 2201 days ago by beonder13

The worst in the series.

Don't buy San Andreas on the Xbox.
Published 2290 days ago by moviebuff88

Just when you thought the PS2 had San Andreas under it's belt...

If you have the PS2 version, no need to buy this. If you don't have it, buy this.
Published 2291 days ago by jbrd

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