Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Also known as: GTA: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: SA, Grand Theft Auto: SA

Explore a state and enrage your parents

The PC version is easily the best, so long as you've got a beefy-enough machine. Not only are the graphics improved over the console versions, but you can create a custom radio station from MP3s, and a handy replay feature lets you relive the last 30 seconds or so of stunts and destruction. You can also download user-created content that brings new vehicles, weapons and assorted phenomena to the game.

GTA: San Andreas is possibly the most ambitious game ever attempted, but that doesn't make it great. What does make it great is that it actually delivers on nearly everything it promises while still being fun to just pick up and play. Packed with enough stuff to keep even hardcore gamers busy for months, San Andreas is the ultimate time-waster for those old enough to play it.

You'll love
  • Gigantic and a blast to explore
  • No shortage of fun things to do
  • CJ an extremely likable anti-hero
You'll hate
  • Combat is still clunky
  • The graphics are still ugly and blocky
  • Hot Coffee no longer served
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Genre: Action
Release date: Sep 20, 2005
Published by: Rockstar Games
Developed by: Rockstar North
Designer: Sam and Dan Houser
Franchise: Grand Theft Auto
Min system requirements: PIII 1.0 GHz or equivalent, 256MB RAM, 3.6 GB HD space, 64MB DirectX 9.0c video card
Recommended system: P4 2.5 GHz or equivalent, 768MB RAM, 5GB HD space, 256MB DirectX 9.0c video card
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player CO-OP
2 player VS
10 INCREDIBLE
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