Overview
The 5th full sized release by Rockstar, this is officially the most widely played open world adventure/free roam game of it's kind.
Released in 2004, it is widely regarded by gamers and critcs alike as one of the greatest games of all time.
It became the best-selling video game of 2004, and has sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide as of 2011;
it remains the best-selling PlayStation 2 game of all time. The game,
like its predecessors, is cited as a landmark in video games for its
far-reaching influence within the industry. However, the violence and
sexual content of San Andreas has been the source of much public concern and controversy. In particular, a player-made software patch, dubbed the "Hot Coffee mod", unlocked a previously hidden sexual scene. The next main entry in the series, Grand Theft Auto IV, was released on 29 April 2008, also to critical acclaim. San Andreas has been ported to various other platforms and services, such as OS X, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Fire OS).
Players experience the game as an at risk down on his luck African Male living in the ghetto suburban fiction city of San Andreas.
Struggling to make ends meet the game explores the life and rise of Carl Johnson (CJ) as he expands his forte into the seedy criminal empire and into more and more dangerous territory.
Common social issues like drug abuse, political apathy, police brutality, prostitution, sex crimes and gang violence are explored, in addition to the hard life and times associated with growing up and living in a ghetto.
Game hosts a series of different vehicles ranging from cars, motorcycles, jets and boats.
Weaponry has been given significant focus with everything from small arms to automatic weaponry up for grabs.
The game broods violence and the different weapons can be used in combination with bloody brute force to help the player thrash through enemies and obstacles.
The game engine renders several aspects of a functional city effectively and simulates the happenings of early 90s music business and gang turf wars.
The visuals are apt and the general user interface and graphics are well above average for it's time with many comparing to an alternate reality universe feel.
The game renders very smoothly on most devices and with options for a myriad of mods, this game is one for the centuries.
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