Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4324 Ratings

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  1. JonasH.
    Apr 27, 2008
    8
    This game is alright, but nothing new from older titles, really. It quickly becomes boring and repetitive, and the port isn't especially well made. That being said the gameplay value is pretty high, and some of the side-missions and additions are somewhat entertaining, although seemingly forced on the gameplay, rather than blended in.
  2. mixxalot
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Fun game with frustrating control dynamics! Loved the mayhem in stealing police cars, ambulances and fire trucks and crazy action taking on gang bangers and cops. Disliked the fixed missions which were way too hard to complete and if you make a small mistake you fail entire mission and cannot move on. Love the open world of exploring, gyms, eats and customize clothes, cars and weapons.Fun game with frustrating control dynamics! Loved the mayhem in stealing police cars, ambulances and fire trucks and crazy action taking on gang bangers and cops. Disliked the fixed missions which were way too hard to complete and if you make a small mistake you fail entire mission and cannot move on. Love the open world of exploring, gyms, eats and customize clothes, cars and weapons. Great story and characters well done. Graphics not bad even today as this was for PS2 over 10 years ago and still decent with fun game play! Very nostalgic 90s hip hop and rap soundtrack was awesome to listen to while cruising!… Expand
  3. duckypwns
    Dec 11, 2011
    8
    For me, GTA games are about driving, vehicle variety, weapon variety, mission variety, and exploration. In other words, I play these games for the gameplay. That being said, I find San Andreas to be the greatest GTA game of all time. The driving is probably the most important aspect of a GTA game. It's what you're going to be doing most of the game. Yes, you can walk on foot, but most ofFor me, GTA games are about driving, vehicle variety, weapon variety, mission variety, and exploration. In other words, I play these games for the gameplay. That being said, I find San Andreas to be the greatest GTA game of all time. The driving is probably the most important aspect of a GTA game. It's what you're going to be doing most of the game. Yes, you can walk on foot, but most of the time missions require you to drive to your destination, and it's not always just a mile or so away. And even once you arrive at your destination, half the time the mission is going to require that you drive anyway. So if the driving doesn't work well in a GTA game... Well what does? There goes a massive portion of the game down the toilet. But like I said, this isn't the case for San Andreas. It has the best vehicle variety we've seen in a GTA game so far - Cars, airplanes, motorcycles, motorbike, bicycles, helicopters, boats, jetpacks, tanks, etc. each of which having their own advantages in differing situations. For example, a bike is slower in general, but you are able to bunny hop when you're on the bike so it is good for hopping over fences to get away from cops. Motorcycles have a very high acceleration (short term speed), and a decent top speed, but you won't have the defense that a car provides. I could sit here and explain each vehicle type in detail but it would be useless - Bottom line, the vehicles are widely varied in this game. Now as for the actual driving mechanics, this game went for the unrealistic, fast paced style GTA game. GTA IV went with a slower, more realistic style. Well, I mean I'm playing a video game. I don't expect it to be realistic. That adds nothing to the game for me, but the change between the driving mechanics in San Andreas and GTA IV did in fact slow the gameplay down severely. It only did negative. I don't think they're going to go back to the old, unrealistic but fun style of GTA games. San Andreas is probably the last good GTA game. Also, the difficulty level of this game was amazing (referring to the missions). It is without a doubt the hardest GTA game, and although there are a few silly, problematic missions where things are hard for reasons obviously unintended by Rockstar, these very few negatives are severely overshadowed by the massive amount of positives. So let me sum it up - It provides the best challenge, it has the best mechanics in a GTA game, and it has the most variety. What more could you ask for?… Expand
  4. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    "GTA: San Andreas" was a great free-world open sandbox game. You can try all sorts of weird gags and beat kick-ass missions with your black homies. However if you don't want to suffer glitches and tweaks that often happen, try "GTA: Vice City".
  5. Cubixreviews
    May 19, 2012
    8
    Gta San Andreas in PC, is fun, huge and graphically great, but the controls issues makes this version of the game worse than the PS2 version. It haves the same things as the console version, and even with better graphics, but console version is a lot better. Still, it is an impressive game. (8.8)
  6. NoNamerGamer
    May 11, 2012
    8
    The GTA series have gone back far. But till now 2012 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is still my favorite game of the series. Why? Because you felt free, more free then its then the others.
    The only reason i gave an 8 is because of its graphics, I know it was made 8 years ago but still, I reckon they still could be a bit better.
  7. cristhianmo
    Aug 11, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can download grand theft auto here: http://adf.ly/ToYFg
    is a very good game, for my opinion.
    If you want to download, enter at the link and play the game.    … Expand
  8. TheMasiMan1
    Jan 9, 2016
    8
    I used to play GTA SA on both the PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox. It was great. I could list down reasons why GTA SA is great, but you should know why this game is great. But this review is going to focus on the "PC vs Console version" subject.

    -Cheats are easier to do and remember. -You cannot walk anymore. If I press W (WASD controls) CJ starts jogging, on a controler, I can    I used to play GTA SA on both the PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox. It was great. I could list down reasons why GTA SA is great, but you should know why this game is great. But this review is going to focus on the "PC vs Console version" subject.

    -Cheats are easier to do and remember.
    -You cannot walk anymore. If I press W (WASD controls) CJ starts jogging, on a controler, I can slighly press the joystick and CJ walks.
    .Better graphics, but it actually makes the game alittle worse on some occations. I prefer the PS2 graphics, since on the PC, you can see the outer rims of people and it makes the characters feel alittle... animated.
    -Cycling has bad controls.

    Overall: Theres nothing to the PC version, other than the fact that I can use a mouse, but the game itself has gotten worse.    … Expand
  9. ksdkjflsfljsdfl
    Jul 15, 2014
    8
    I played San Andreas when I was a kid. Back then I didnt do any missions I just fooled around. I didnt think that game even had a point beside shooting cops and running people over. Now I have played game and got through its very long storyline ( bearly ) .

    My thoughts about story missions are mixed. I play and then 10 great missions come along, but then there comes mission so bad I    I played San Andreas when I was a kid. Back then I didnt do any missions I just fooled around. I didnt think that game even had a point beside shooting cops and running people over. Now I have played game and got through its very long storyline ( bearly ) .

    My thoughts about story missions are mixed. I play and then 10 great missions come along, but then there comes mission so bad I thought Rockstar didnt even test those missions. Some are hard to the point of not being able to pass them, which is a serious shame considering how fun it is to play.

    Shooting mechanics are ok, but enemy AI is so dumb even for 2004 that makes shootouts scary easy compared to non shooting missions. Choice of weapons is solid , but your best bet is to take mp5 and kill all enemies in matter of seconds.

    As for the world and its many side missions, I guess they are okay , typical gta stuff, nothing more nothing less.
    Story and characters are mostly great. Apart from CJ ( who I found little irritating and Thruth ) . Story is pretty one dimensional and if there wasnt entertaining journey between first and last cutscene it would be pretty bad.
    Music in game is pretty horrible ( if you are not in the rap ) so thank god there is user track .
    Controls work, in most cases. Sometimes CJ wont get on bike for whatever reason, but that didnt happen to often.
    Companion AI like enemy AI is terrible. Most of the times he will run around the car like idiot while you are being chased which may end up in him being dead and mission failed. There comes another big issue , when you die all your weapons are gone , which is terrible detail and costs you a lot of time.
    Game world is big but some areas like woods and desert may feel little empty , but since this is a 10 year old game it isnt that big of a problem. Some pop ins are noticeable and sometimes can mean a police car spawning whitin 2 feet of you which can be really irritating. Graphics also cannot be that great because its such a big world , but they could separate fingers ( it look really stupid )
    All in all its very big game with incredibly long story line and hand full of both great and extremely irritating missions , but its still an experience worth having.    … Expand
  10. debeluhi123
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    This game is awesome graphics not bad its a old game i can forgive it gameplay awesome A.I. not bad vehicles awesome very cool cheats this game is awesome
  11. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    Great grand theft auto game, but at this point GTA games got more serious, I loved the playfulness of vice more.
  12. DiegoParedesHD
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Aceptable port a PC del Clasico de Rockstar Games.
    Contiene mejores texturas que en ps2 pero encontraparte le falta algunos efectos graficos que tenia la version de ps2.
    Y por de defecto esta capado a 25fps (se puede desabilitar pero no es recomendable)
  13. SuperMarioBro
    Aug 7, 2016
    8
    This game - one of the best in GTA Series. This game maybe not better, than GTA 4, but still one more good. Good storyline, good characters, good missions and... **** BIG OPEN WORLD FOR 2004.
  14. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  15. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 7
  16. Gelaos
    Sep 20, 2018
    8
    I started GTA:SA several times but never finished it. But I loved it every single time. Tons of stuff to do, catchy story, great gameplay, good world design, excellent soundtrack. And the fun I had with cheats!
  17. AlexeySoltan
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    its gta sa. nothing more needs to be said ///////////
  18. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Сан интересный, культовый, механически крутой но... не мой. Никогда с ним не сталкивался ранее, и пускай игра действительно объективно лучшая в 3д вселённой как игра. Однако, на мой взгдяд в игре как то всего слишком много, что с одной стороны круто безспорно, но вот как и бывает со швейцарскмм столом,ты можешл всё это есть, но возьмёшь только что то по вкусу.Сан интересный, культовый, механически крутой но... не мой. Никогда с ним не сталкивался ранее, и пускай игра действительно объективно лучшая в 3д вселённой как игра. Однако, на мой взгдяд в игре как то всего слишком много, что с одной стороны круто безспорно, но вот как и бывает со швейцарскмм столом,ты можешл всё это есть, но возьмёшь только что то по вкусу.
  19. Moworind
    May 9, 2020
    8
    Oh yes, this game can be marked by legend. She brought so much, it was a real revolution in the GTA game series. Three complete cities with their links to real cities. An interesting story, time, the hero is forced to go from Los Santos directly to the city of freedom! At one time, this game made a lot of noise! Even so far, tens of thousands of people play their multiplayer. This is myOh yes, this game can be marked by legend. She brought so much, it was a real revolution in the GTA game series. Three complete cities with their links to real cities. An interesting story, time, the hero is forced to go from Los Santos directly to the city of freedom! At one time, this game made a lot of noise! Even so far, tens of thousands of people play their multiplayer. This is my favorite. 8.… Expand
  20. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 1, 2021
    8
    Good game. Nostalgic for me. Spend like tons of childish time in this game charing shoot the Ballas so strong 8 here
  21. trianglee
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    The father of old games is the best game we can count. Since the graphics industry is not important to me, it is a game that I recommend you play.
  22. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    В своё время это была революция, которая точно заслуживает своей оценки, за такой открытый мир
  23. RockerKR
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Good Game ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
  24. nazarkin123
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    I played it maybe 10 times, The best driving game, also amazing map, missions, story...
  25. mesutaltin
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Güzel oyun. Tavsiye ederim. Oynanması gereken bir oyun. Bu tarzı sevenler kesin sevecektir.
  26. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    I think this is the best game of the GTA series. Everything is so good for its time.
  27. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    Без сомнений это лучшая часть серии. Это то за что мы полюбили серию GTA, но лишились всего этого в следующих частях. Атмосферно с небольшим перевесом она обходит Vice City.
  28. AzizBulbul
    May 29, 2021
    8
    This game is a legend. Very fun and very enjoyable. It's technically a legend for the year it came out. And it's unplayable now because it's technically outdated. But it was a beautiful 76 hours
  29. Alpha10
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    Great open world game at that time with nice storyline and gameplay which was an masterpiece , improved in many aspects than vice city .
  30. ChampionofDeaTH
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    круто афроамериканцы и банды и вся эстетика улиц в этой игре , грву стрит клевА
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#2 Best PC Game of 2005
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Next Level Gaming
    98
    Kudos to Rockstar for actually including gamepad support for the PC!!
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  2. PGNx Media
    97
    It will surely take up hundreds of hours to even the most casual of gamers.
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  3. ActionTrip
    94
    It is the perfect crime game.
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