Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 3539 Ratings

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  1. Sixtyforce
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    okay... this game is so good!!! this was the first GTA Game i ever played. I never stopped loving this game i STILL love it!!! well... i can't really say anything else!!! i mean... we all know why this game is god-like and there's no point in me accentuate it any longer!!!
  2. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    After Tommy Vercetti took control of Vice City, Carl Johnson, a Grove Street Gangster, climbs up to the ranks where Grand Theft Auto San Andreas became a magnum opus in open-world games of tomorrow. There’s is no doubt that San Andreas is a boundary-pushing technical masterpiece that broke so much records this time around.
  3. truxton
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    This is the best GTA out of all of them, great story, great gameplay and still enjoyable 10 years later. A must have if you can get your hands on it.You play as CJ a small time gangster in a small time gang called grove street families. You have to play this a least once before you die it's a classic.
  4. Mav455
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best GTA game I`ve experienced after GTA 5. What sets it apart from other GTA games for me is the gang wars where you take over territories which provide a lot of entertainment outside of missions and the ability to customise vehicles and your character… Expand
  5. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  6. Heisenberg93
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    There is no game that can represent today's social reality of Western civilization, as GTA San Andreas has been able to do. I remember very well when this game came out: everyone talked about it, everyone praised it, everyone wanted it, and everyone had it. Many players had appreciated San Andreas because you could do what you wanted and because it was full of cheats. I agree about theThere is no game that can represent today's social reality of Western civilization, as GTA San Andreas has been able to do. I remember very well when this game came out: everyone talked about it, everyone praised it, everyone wanted it, and everyone had it. Many players had appreciated San Andreas because you could do what you wanted and because it was full of cheats. I agree about the freedom the game give you, and yes, cheats were really beautiful and fun.

    But what lies beneath San Andreas is something much deeper and bigger. The setting was magnificent, set in the fictional state of San Andreas. Not to mention the historical context of the early 90s (it was set in 1992), with a fantastic background of uses and costumes, such as music, vehicles, weapons and clothes of that time. The plot was magnificent, rich in actuality as gang warfare, drugs, corruption, shootouts, bank robberies and even more that slowly drag the player down to the slums of the 90s. Among other things, the plot was rooted upon real events as the "East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry" and the "Rampart scandal". Things that still today have their weight on culture and on contemporary history.

    The gameplay of San Andreas was great: you could do whatever you wanted, right from the start. You could go where you wanted, and turn around the entire map, which was also quite large. You had to eat and drink, or you could go to the gym, or you could gamble, or you could have a girlfriend, or you could kill anyone you wanted also. You could change your clothes and also (and this is not possible in other GTA games) change your appearance, become leaner, more fat, more muscular. You could develop your skills with weapons or driving vehicles. Indeed, from a point of view of gameplay, San Andreas is the deeper and complete chapter of the entire serie, and it felt just like a real rpg-game.

    The graphics of San Andreas was not as beautiful as God of War and Metal Gear Solid, however, was more than acceptable and some views as the one of Vinewood were really fascinating.

    What else to say? Nothing, except that I recommend this game to anyone, and I consider him a true timeless masterpiece and an important legacy of the early 2000s. Many say that Grand Theft Auto is too violent or that it ruins young minds. I simply say that they should not criticize what they can not understand.    … Expand
  7. mohamed25665
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Also just cuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz i can
  8. harisongross
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played, in 15+ years of gaming. This game had something that new games lack and that is the total feeling of being in the hands of the developers, in their world, in their story, in their imagination. Every single thing in the game is a brand new experience that you take in captivated and unknowing of how the situation will turn out. And it is all fun andThis is the best game I've ever played, in 15+ years of gaming. This game had something that new games lack and that is the total feeling of being in the hands of the developers, in their world, in their story, in their imagination. Every single thing in the game is a brand new experience that you take in captivated and unknowing of how the situation will turn out. And it is all fun and entertaining, the exact point of it all in the first place.… Expand
  9. GTA-5-ROCK
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    This is one of my favourite GTA game in the series beside GTA 5. The graphics on my iPad are great for a game from 2004. I'm a huge fan of the GTA series owning GTA LCS, GTA SA, GTA 4 and GTA 5.
  10. LuanGamer
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    O melhor game que Rockstar Investiu dando todo esse Sucesso , uma coisa FODASE a mídia , o jogo tem elenco pra dar e sobrar mano , ROCKSTAR Parabéns pela Obra
  11. sonicgum15
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    This is easily one of the greatest video games ever made. As far as open world games go, the scope, size, and scale of this game has never been matched since, or at least not to my knowledge. Beyond the massive open world, this game has some of the most satisfying and addictive gameplay you'll ever experience. The amount of content you could come across in just Los Santos alone wasThis is easily one of the greatest video games ever made. As far as open world games go, the scope, size, and scale of this game has never been matched since, or at least not to my knowledge. Beyond the massive open world, this game has some of the most satisfying and addictive gameplay you'll ever experience. The amount of content you could come across in just Los Santos alone was wonderful. if the game was only ever in Los Santos, it would've still made for an awesome game. But that's part of the beauty of this game. It's only the beginning.… Expand
  12. kyle20ellis
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Rated M for Strong Language,Violence,Blood,Sexual Content and Drug Use.

    Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is one of the greatest games of all time.This game is almost perfect.Everybody I know likes this game.The graphics aren't too good but they are not too bad either.I have the PC version of the game.The gameplay is excellent.There is plenty of stuff you can do in the game such as get    Rated M for Strong Language,Violence,Blood,Sexual Content and Drug Use.

    Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is one of the greatest games of all time.This game is almost perfect.Everybody I know likes this game.The graphics aren't too good but they are not too bad either.I have the PC version of the game.The gameplay is excellent.There is plenty of stuff you can do in the game such as get tattoos and haircuts,Go to stores,dance at nightclubs,date girlfriends or basically kill and maim cops and pedestrians.This is not the newest Grand Theft Auto game.The newest one is Liberty City Stories.I have not played that one however I hear it is not as good as this one.The soundtrack to the game while not as good as the one in Vice City does have some very good songs on it.It has songs by Dr.Dre,Eazy-E,Ice Cube,NWA,Ozzy Osbourne,Depeche Mode etc.There are more vehicles such as jets.My only problem with this game is that vice city was more fun to play over and over again.In Vice City there were very few difficult missions.There are not too many difficult missions in this game but the ones that are difficult are really frustrating and hateful.I beat GTA Vice City three times already.I only beat San Andreas once.The game is about a man named Carl Johnson(or CJ) who goes back to his neighborhood to find his mothers killer and reunite his old gang.Doing this takes him all over the state of San Andreas where he meets plenty of different characters.San Andreas is an excellent game and I suggest buying it.Also if parents are worried about the hot-coffee mod you wont find it in the game.If you child is impressionable or young don't get him this game.

    10/10    … Expand
  13. Duke_Nukem
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    Grand Theft Auto is simply the best game series i have ever played and GTA San Andreas is the best GTA on the PS2.

    GTA San Andreas improved on its already very entertaining predecessor GTA Vice City with adding the possibility for your character to swim and climb, better camera angles and shooting mechanics, a bigger world but most of all: finally a multi-player mode! What can be    Grand Theft Auto is simply the best game series i have ever played and GTA San Andreas is the best GTA on the PS2.

    GTA San Andreas improved on its already very entertaining predecessor GTA Vice City with adding the possibility for your character to swim and climb, better camera angles and shooting mechanics, a bigger world but most of all: finally a multi-player mode!

    What can be more fun than causing havoc in an open game world on foot, in cars, boats and planes doing dangerous stunts, shooting and blowing up stuff and escaping the police? Right, doing all that with a friend.

    I can't rate GTA San Andreas any lower than 10 out of 10. This is without a doubt the best game on the PS2.    … Expand
  14. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Story - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 8/10 (for the time)
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Levels - 10/10
    Replay value - 10/10
  15. Felipe_Steak
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    melhor jogo da historia pro melhor console da historia,na época em que gráfico não importava e sim a diversão,que nesse jogo tem garantidas centenas de horas de diversão.
  16. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  17. Shadow1
    May 21, 2016
    10
    This is best Game on GTA Series and best PS2 Game . On Android and Ios this game deserves 9/10 , but on PS2 and PC this game deserves 10/10 . This game was born in 2005 and this game is very amazing game for 2005 . This game has got normal graphics for 2005 and amazing storyline . This game even better than Grand Theft Auto 5 and in this game city as in GTA 5 . Very good game . 10/10 .
  18. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    San Andreas follows the trend of 10/10 releases from Rockstar. This game was the biggest to date when it released and easily one of the best games on the system. A must play game.
  19. frhanhanif
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    MASTERPIECE GAME OFF ALL TIME. If you have PS 2 then you must had played this game.

    -Youu can swim !
    - you can get fat or skinny
    - You can change hair style

    THEBEST
  20. thejzboy
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    awesome masterpeice i think it is the best game of all time in the best video gaming franchise it is on a lot of systems best gaming story awesome missons nice open world citites i hope they make a sequal and countine the story and a prequel
  21. FernandoSnes90
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece in game form. One the most ambicious games ever! Top 10 of all time… Expand
  22. MeTheNinja
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    This game is the worlds greatest game ever because of Big Smoke, he is the worlds greatest thing ever and if you disagree then you're wrong. End of story
  23. HBK101
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    my all time favorite gta game on ps2 great story a lot of challaging missions music is fantastic. this game deserves its review no wonder this is the best selling game on ps2
  24. dandalis
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Best Grand Theft Auto and best game ever made in my small humble opinion, its that bloody good ! Best missions and most memorable characters. Theres just so many things right about this game. R*'s 1 and only true masterpiece. Grove St 4 LIFE !
  25. shooty_stealy
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    ohhhhhhh my god this game has aged well wow im playing it on the ps4 and ohhhh my everything is great except when you fail a mission you stay where u failed it i don't mind if i have to restart the mission but failing it from the other side of the map and having to go ALL THE WAY BACK!!!! but when i failed it i just explored around where i failed so yeah old game great game even if youohhhhhhh my god this game has aged well wow im playing it on the ps4 and ohhhh my everything is great except when you fail a mission you stay where u failed it i don't mind if i have to restart the mission but failing it from the other side of the map and having to go ALL THE WAY BACK!!!! but when i failed it i just explored around where i failed so yeah old game great game even if you don't play story cheats are so funnnnnn… Expand
  26. eva3si0n
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    GTA San Andreas is probably the best game of the 6th generation of consoles. Best-selling game on PS2. Several times I began to pass it on the PC, almost passed it on the iPad. And he was fully able to go only to the PS2. PS2 version of the game is the best. There may be many questions for San Andreas, the plot is very delayed. There are idiotic conventions in the gameplay. Graphics inGTA San Andreas is probably the best game of the 6th generation of consoles. Best-selling game on PS2. Several times I began to pass it on the PC, almost passed it on the iPad. And he was fully able to go only to the PS2. PS2 version of the game is the best. There may be many questions for San Andreas, the plot is very delayed. There are idiotic conventions in the gameplay. Graphics in 2004 was not the best. But in general, not one part of the GTA did not fall into my soul like San Andreas. And GTA V is by no means a receiver, because San Andreas is a whole state)… Expand
  27. Rocky6694
    Jan 13, 2017
    10
    One of the best videogames in history. Even today it is still playable and aged amazingly well. This game was such a mindblowing experience backthen which offered so much fun and the replayability is endless.
  28. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the best games in history and the best game of ps2 for my opinion is a game of 10 from its great history, characters, thematic, atmosphere and an incredibly good living city.

    Recommended 10/10 best ps2 game
  29. SkeletonBones
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Grand Tine Auto San Andreas is a game not in need of introduction. This is the best-selling game on PlayStation 2 and everyone knows that this game is just one of the best games of all time.
  30. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 29, 2018
    10
    "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" was THE video game of 2004. It is arguably the best entry in the series and perhaps the most controversial. The "Hot Coffee" scandal got Rockstar Games into really, umm...hot water. What else is there to say about a 14 year old title? This is a satirical open-world masterpiece that uses "Menace II Society" as its main inspiration. It managed to surpass the"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" was THE video game of 2004. It is arguably the best entry in the series and perhaps the most controversial. The "Hot Coffee" scandal got Rockstar Games into really, umm...hot water. What else is there to say about a 14 year old title? This is a satirical open-world masterpiece that uses "Menace II Society" as its main inspiration. It managed to surpass the previous two PS2 GTA games in content. Featuring three cities based on Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, it is a vast epic that has yet to be topped in terms of scope. While certain aspects are a bit crude (graphics, enemy A.I., shooting mechanics, etc.), the game is exceptionally entertaining. It's a hilarious must-play "sandbox" experience for adults. I would rate "San Andreas" with a 10 out of 10.… Expand
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#1 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. My Gamer
    88
    The amount of things to do in the cities of Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas is absolutely staggering... In my opinion there’s no excuse to not have a “save anywhere” feature included.
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  2. GamePro
    90
    San Andreas's chief advantage over "Vice City" is size. And for many players, that's good enough. But another group of fans will come to quietly understand that, at least for the time being, "Vice City" remains the high point of the GTA series.
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  3. Warcry
    95
    There's so much to do in this game that it's outside of my range of imagination to be able to picture me reaching a 100% complete. Unfathomable.
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