Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a sandbox-style action-adventure computer and video game developed by Rockstar North. It is the third 3D game in the Grand...
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9.9
excellent
 

Game Overview

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a sandbox-style action-adventure computer and video game developed by Rockstar North. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise and fifth original...

The Good

Tons of variety, Well-written dialogue, Terrific casting, Great surprises, Same strong gameplay.

The Bad

Unstable frame rate, Gang AI not too bright, Soundtrack could have been a bit better.

The Bottom Line

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.

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.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
96/100
score

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

GameZone review logo
99/100
score

The word "massive" doesn't begin to describe the entire state of San Andreas and exploring it without any load times is like the cherry on top of an overly sweetened cake. Driving has been tightened to perfection and the changes to the targeting sys

IGN review logo
99/100
score

In short, it's a terrific unending masterpiece of a game -- and one that will never fall victim to an over-exaggeration of its lofty status. It's the defining piece of software for Sony's successful sophomore system, and it's almost impossible to imagine

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Pressure Sensitive, Vibration Function

Memory
400 kb

 

Modes
Campaign, Career, Full Mission Single-Player, Mini-Games, Story

 

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
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:10/25/2004
Publisher:Rockstar Games
Developer:Rockstar North
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.9
Gameplay
10
Graphics
8.5
Sound
10
Concept
10
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.9/10
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
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