Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas takes the series back to the early 90's, set in the fictional California-ish state of (what else?) San Andreas. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is arguably the best in the series - which is saying a lot - and while we can't help wishing the PC port could have been shown just a little bit more love, it's the best PC game we've played this year. The game's opening sequence has you pedaling a BMX away from rival gangbangers, and even though riding a bike might not sound that exciting, Rockstar manages to make it fun - just like the next 40+ hours of this amazing epic. It's a testament to the brilliance of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that, even after two years and a ton of new features, getting back into the series' latest installment is as easy as riding a bike. Replay Value: There's plenty to keep you coming back, including the near impossible 100%.
Sound: The soundtrack and character voices get an A+, but the rest of the sound effects are ordinary.Įnjoyment: The plot is interesting, but disturbing - everything else is top-notch. Also, the high-speed "blurring" while driving the hot-rod cars is lots of fun. There are problems with distances, but they rarely affect gameplay. Graphics: Weather effects, car detailing, city grime - it's all here. The enormous game world, innovative mission design, soundtrack, plethora of vehicles, and gore-filled action will keep grown-up gamers happy for weeks. San Andreas is a great game, by far the best in the GTA Series. It's generally easier to shoot your way through any difficulties (for which you rarely suffer any penalties). Several missions attempt to incorporate "stealth" - unfortunately, the game system doesn't support stealth gameplay too well. Sadly, there are also some real "lemon" missions, including most of flight school, and a particularly hideous mini-airplane assignment from the annoying Zero. Several tasks prominently feature parachuting, which is great fun. Missions are innovative and take advantage of new features.
The game world is almost too big - a good problem to have, but the countryside between Las Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas is a maze and difficult to navigate (for the next GTA, Rockstar should improve the radar display). Even after beating the game, there will probably be many vehicles the player has yet to use. The range of available vehicles is ridiculous. Swimming, diving, and underwater exploration are new possibilities. Flying has become the sublime experience that Vice City never managed, and C.J.'s wardrobe options are staggering. The promising features offered in Vice City - flying, motorcycles, and multiple outfits, for example - have all been perfected in San Andreas. Jackson, Peter Fonda, Ice-T, and James Woods - and that's good enough.Įvery game in the Grand Theft Auto series has significantly improved on its predecessor. The plot is interesting - helped greatly by top-notch vocal talent, especially Samuel L. Those interested in actually playing through San Andreas' story have hours of varied missions awaiting them, and hardcore gamers can go for the elusive "100%" completion rating. Road rage, sub-machine guns, and Ozzy Osbourne mix well. As usual, exploring the enormous world while listening to the various radio stations is the best part of the game.
Dre, grunge, rising gang violence, and bad political talk radio. Welcome to the '90s, Grand Theft Auto-style: Guns N' Roses, Dr.
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