Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 112 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 152
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  1. egoBorder
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    The good news is that this is one of the best games ever made. The bad news is that this is one of the worst ways to experience it. But if for some reason the impressive PC port is not in the cards for you, then like me you may just find it more convenient to play this on your PS4 for cheap.

    It helps that as you play the RPG elements make some of the game more and more enjoyable, but    The good news is that this is one of the best games ever made. The bad news is that this is one of the worst ways to experience it. But if for some reason the impressive PC port is not in the cards for you, then like me you may just find it more convenient to play this on your PS4 for cheap.

    It helps that as you play the RPG elements make some of the game more and more enjoyable, but there's still a lot of downsides to this port. Be aware that this is essentially the PS2 game, so things like draw distance and framerate which you might think are improved are decidedly not. Also, given the clunkier nature of the game engine and the worsened controls due to the lack of the PS2's analog buttons, some segments will feel more difficult than necessary and may lead to frustrating repetition of some of the more complex missions. So given the game's considerable length, it may be very unlikely that most players will bear the learning curve and get past the first third of the content.

    But underneath all that is still the core San Andreas experience, unmatched in many aspects even by this very series. Stick with it and by the time you get to the halfway point you will be more used to the quirks of playing this flawed port.    … Expand
  2. TurkishBoy6868
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Best Game ever. The Original PS2 feeling on the PS4, not the trash mobile version
  3. TheSnitchfather
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    10/10, just like the PS2 version
    I am so glad that when I researched the PS4 version, it turned out to be an emulation of the PS2 version, only with widescreen option. Yes, the controls were weird at first after playing GTA IV and GTA V for so long, but after one playthrough I got the hang of it. Will always be one of the best games that was ever created.
  4. tamilboy456
    Feb 9, 2016
    7
    The game is good, but controls for me was a bit weird, since I'm used to GTA V. The game was good, exactly like PS2, but HD. The only reason why I don't like about the game is that when you are on a bike, and you sprint, It' s not that fast. And aiming wasn't good either. But good.
  5. andykras
    Nov 16, 2016
    3
    actually a very cool game. I love playing it on my ipad air. but I can't play a ps4 version. the graphics is much worse ios version, game looks very dark. different gameplay, for example after hospital you lose all your weapons, after mission failed you can't quickly retry, no cloud save, and so on. basically ps4 version looks like a ten years old game :)
  6. AlejandroFIN
    Sep 5, 2016
    8
    Not as good as the original one for PS2. This 1080p version has slight v-sync problems and sometimes there's issues with the sound as well. The story and the atmosphere are still the same pure GTA: San Andreas that they were back in the day.
  7. Trollosaurus
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    Great atmosphere, story, music, big map with variety of landscapes. Very well made characters and quite likable. Story based on real life events and blended in very well into this fictional world. Great content overall. The minus is the graphics because back then there were already open world games with better graphics. So we knew it's possible but rs decided to not invest much into it andGreat atmosphere, story, music, big map with variety of landscapes. Very well made characters and quite likable. Story based on real life events and blended in very well into this fictional world. Great content overall. The minus is the graphics because back then there were already open world games with better graphics. So we knew it's possible but rs decided to not invest much into it and tbh I doubt the people there knew what are they doing coding wise. Either way it's still a great game and quite enjoyable. For me the PS2 version had better sounding and atmosphere while the PC version was tech heavy back then and had tons of glitches and bugs. The tons and tons of mods are what kept this game alive for years so as the fanbase held multyplayer. Overall a really enjoyable good game.… Expand
  8. StudMuffinOP
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Great storyline except for the plane missions in all honesty. Music and gameplay done right and its everything I wish GTA V had. Highly recommend picking it up if you havent played it yet. It's not a GTA game unless you spawn a tank out of no where and start blowing **** up.
  9. DerGluffy
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    Meiner Meinung nach das Spiel mit der besten GTA Story einfach Klasse es macvt selbst in 2019 noch Spaß
  10. Dwideshrude1
    May 30, 2021
    2
    What a joke. A downgraded version of a game that already doesn't hold up when you actually play it.
  11. Geokiller124
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grand theft auto san Andreas one of the most legendary games that came into existence the game was developed by rockstar north and published by rockstar games the game was released in 2004 the player plays as a former gang member carl johnson who returners to los santos because his mother beverly johnson was killed in a drive by shoot-out. Now the tech stuff this game isn't a remaster in any shape of form what so ever this game uses the ps2 code and emulates the game at 1080p with ps4 features and also trophies are included the game doesn't have any issues what so ever except the controls who for a lot of people will have trouble playing this game. the game had frame pacing issues in ntsc and pal but this has been patched is this game worth it in ps4? Yes i highly recommend purchasing the game also the game is often at sale on playstation store so i recommend to purchase the game whe is on sale.… Expand
  12. Kaioh
    Aug 11, 2016
    2
    Let me warn you. DON'T BUY PS4 VERSION OF SAN ANDREAS.
    And here's why.
    Yes, it has 1080p resolutio. Yes, it has achievments. But that's all! They did no effort in optimising this game for modern hardware - it's a **** PS2 port with - ugly graphics - 30 fps (constant frame drop incuding) - poor controls and bad aim system from iOS - laggy sound effects - picture is DARK even with    Let me warn you. DON'T BUY PS4 VERSION OF SAN ANDREAS.
    And here's why.
    Yes, it has 1080p resolutio.
    Yes, it has achievments.
    But that's all! They did no effort in optimising this game for modern hardware - it's a **** PS2 port with
    - ugly graphics
    - 30 fps (constant frame drop incuding)
    - poor controls and bad aim system from iOS
    - laggy sound effects
    - picture is DARK even with maxed on brightness

    Big Smoke mission with chasing russians got me.
    I couldn't hit bikers because there is somehow no auto aim in this stage (huh?) and manual aim is just garbage - too fast and you can't aim properly. I searched for sensitivity option.. but there wasn't one.
    It's not worth even 5$.
    Got to steam and buy PC version for full experience, guys.    … Expand
  13. DinoBeam
    Sep 7, 2020
    5
    God that OG Loc mission and some others are so incredibly frustrating. Having to drive a bike through narrow passages where bumping something can ruin the entire mission, and then you can't just start over, all the ammo and health you lost is gone, and you have to go all the way back to where the quest starts to start over. This came is quite infuriating, and idk why that isn't mentionedGod that OG Loc mission and some others are so incredibly frustrating. Having to drive a bike through narrow passages where bumping something can ruin the entire mission, and then you can't just start over, all the ammo and health you lost is gone, and you have to go all the way back to where the quest starts to start over. This came is quite infuriating, and idk why that isn't mentioned in reviews. This game mechanically did not age well, which is a shame because the rest of it is art. [I do however recommend the Vice City port to PS4]… Expand
  14. Sonicthereview
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I give this a number 9 large with extra dip. The aim is odd so that's why its not a 10.
  15. hundead309
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    more than 10 years and this game has aged well, the aim is a bit confusing, especially if you are used to the pc version.
    the graphics, although outdated, are beautiful for the year 2004, with some details that impress you today. Outside the story that is great and holds you until the end
  16. JhonMarston
    Oct 15, 2021
    3
    Horrível, a imagem é toda amarelada e escura, no PC fica um paraíso comparado ao Ps4, sei lá como que tá com 8.1 de nota
  17. DerrickNaycel
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    In my opinion the best game after GTA Vice City from Rockstar. Breathtaking free world, wonderful character adjustment possibilites and one of the best stories with many missions.
    The only flaw of this game are the controls and sometimes the camera angle.
  18. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    Graphics haven't aged well, gameplay mechanics aren't intuitive, huge difficulty spikes.
  19. willplayswii
    Dec 13, 2020
    7
    I would love to play this on the PS4 but the controls are in my opinion very bad and very tedious to get used to.
  20. Arthur_Marston
    Mar 28, 2021
    4
    Please, don't take me for wrong, I love this game but it's practically unplayable on PS4. Rockstar didn't even try to add new controls, which are awful by the way. I understand that San Andreas was created in PS2 era, but I think they could enhance the graphics for PS4. Many times, when you aim, the camera rotates automatically and it's very tedious.

    I didn't even finish the story    Please, don't take me for wrong, I love this game but it's practically unplayable on PS4. Rockstar didn't even try to add new controls, which are awful by the way. I understand that San Andreas was created in PS2 era, but I think they could enhance the graphics for PS4. Many times, when you aim, the camera rotates automatically and it's very tedious.

    I didn't even finish the story because of the controls. It's a pity 'cos I loved the PS2' version of San Andreas.

    Unless the game is cheap, don't buy this.

    We just pray for a GTA Trilogy Remaster.    … Expand
  21. Rhans
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It was a great surprised when we found it it was an emulation of the great PS2 version and not the mobile port like PS3, XBox 360 and the windows store version. It was War Drum studios (now called Grove Street Games) that that made the bad mobiie port, and recently (November 11 of 2021) released the embarassing GTA Trilogy the Definitive Edition, that has a San Andreas that is even worseIt was a great surprised when we found it it was an emulation of the great PS2 version and not the mobile port like PS3, XBox 360 and the windows store version. It was War Drum studios (now called Grove Street Games) that that made the bad mobiie port, and recently (November 11 of 2021) released the embarassing GTA Trilogy the Definitive Edition, that has a San Andreas that is even worse than the mobile port.… Expand
  22. TottoGamer2016
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es la mejor versión del juego, usar la versión de PS4 y ponerla en FHD es una idea maravillosa, 10 de 10… Expand
  23. JohanPrius
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Timeless and epic, I never get tired playing this game no matter the console and all that it has to offer.
  24. captain_py
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Rockstar made me a child. I really love this game،thank you rockstar, I love you and your game,