The same spectacular wide open gameplay returns to Grand Theft Auto San Andreas from the previous games. This time the action game is set in California in the early 1990's. You play Carl Johnson or CJ. He is a young man caught up in a web of crime, gangs, drugs, crooked police, violence and then some more violence for good measure. The game consists of many missions and optional missions. These take place in a sprawling three city area with many towns along the way. The game is populated with people walking, driving, and riding. They react to CJ's presence if he nears them. The story follows CJ as he returns to his hometown and find himself blackmailed by renegade police officers while being caught in gang warfare. It is up to you navigate your way through the dangers of Los Santos and the surroundings. The many twists and turns in the story are told with excellent dialogue. The gameplay is improved from earlier GTA games. It is easier to lock on to a target with your many guns this time. The assortment of vehicles to operate is nearly endless. You get cars, boats, and planes. The game offers up a great selection popular music from that time period. You can play your own custom soundtrack too. The graphics are average in quality. There is pop in as you near far away objects. Also the character models have mittens for hands. But the visuals are made up for with unmatched quantity. You are put in a very large world where you can go anywhere you like. It is a marvelous task that Rockstar has managed to pull off. You cross large bridges, swim in rivers, go through woods and much more. Walking and driving about exploring is a game itself here.

Almost everything in GTA San Andreas is designed so well. This game is a marvel, a great game.

this is one awesome game(like you'd expect anything else) i have no complaints on this game. it is a great game and it is the best gta to have come out on the original xbox.

This is one of the rare times I will give a game a perfect 5. --The Story-- You play a former gang member who recently has returned to his home in Grove Street. You are met with heavy resistance from past friends and enemies. One objective is to restore the respect of your gang members. Which provides an exciting yet suspensful setting for an Introduction to the 90s' days. As in past GTAs', the story is gripping and fresh. There are twists and turns as the story unfolds. The characters are original and colorful. Personally, 'Sweet', was my favorite. --Controls-- The controls are "pick-up and play" for most gamers, even if this your first time with the franchise. --Pros-- #1.The car looks and physics have improved dramatically. Damage is more realistic than ever. #2.Variety of missions. There are several different missions and often enemies need to be defeated more than once. Side missions are provided once again. --Cons-- #1.Cheats. Some people, such as myself, have a need for cheat codes. Once you activate them, they can be turned off, however, it will still mess up the game when you save it. That totally destroys some joys and puts you in an unfair predicament. #2.Felony. Cops always know where you are, even if they can't visually see you. This is a drawback on the actually simulation and reality. But, never fear, GTA: IV promises that will change.

good game and i love killing people cause its funv but i would never do this in real life. its fun high jacking cars and bikes. i love doing stunts. i play two player on it all the time with my brother and useually he dies and fails the misson or he is being to retarded and i end up killing him.

this is an awesome game i loved it id give it a 9/10 and in my opinion it's the best gta game so far

This game is awsome.It takes place in San Andreas of course. Carl Johnson returns after the death of his mother. After he goes to his moms funeral he decides to stay. He will get about a hundred missions. Plus there is bonus thing to do. Such as buy all clothes, spraypaint over all graffiti, take pictures, collect items. It's alot better when you have a strategy guide to get a hundred percent. As you go through the game you will see a couple familiar characters from a previus Grand Theft Auto game. It's the guy from Grand Theft Auto 3. It's the main character, and the other character is his girlfriend from the game, her name is catalina. After you win a few races she will become CJ's girlfriend. As usual she will break with you, but you will be able to get other ones. A little firther in the game you will find out your friends betray you. So you will end up killing them. The best bonus is multiplayer. Which means you have to find a multiplayer spot. It's worth it.

Greatest GTA game ever!just the number of options you can do with your clothes is Ginormous.guns.awesome.The Storyline is deep. this has got to be one of Rockstar's Finest.

It is safe enough to say that Grand theft auto is maybe the greatest gaming franchise in the history of console gaming. Grand theft auto: Sanandreas fixes mostly every flaw of its precursor. Not only has the auto aim been toned down and the camera made 360 degrees, but the whole combat system has been refined. Back with cool weapons and RPG elements, Sanandreas is the game of the century. And it's finally on xbox!