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Grand Theft Auto San Andreas PS2
£76.00
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas PS2
- This is a brand new and sealed version of GTA San Andreas for the PS2
- The seal has come away on the bottom right, please see the photos.
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Grand Theft Auto San Andreas PS2
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PlayStation 2 is a hugely successful action-adventure game that has garnered significant critical acclaim. Published by Rockstar Games and developed by Rockstar North, it was originally released for the PS2 in October 2004 and is the console’s best-selling game of all time. The game is no longer sold new by the publisher, but pre-owned copies and collectors’ editions are available from various online retailers.
About the game
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the seventh title in the Grand Theft Auto series and the third in its 3D Universe. Its plot draws inspiration from several real-life events in 1990s Los Angeles, including the rivalry between the Bloods and Crips street gangs, the crack epidemic, and the Rampart scandal.
Story
The story follows Carl “CJ” Johnson, a former gangster who returns to his hometown of Los Santos after his mother’s murder. Upon his return, he is drawn back into his former gang and a life of crime by corrupt police officers who frame him for homicide. The journey takes CJ across the fictional state of San Andreas, which is heavily based on California and Nevada.
The story follows Carl “CJ” Johnson, a former gangster who returns to his hometown of Los Santos after his mother’s murder. Upon his return, he is drawn back into his former gang and a life of crime by corrupt police officers who frame him for homicide. The journey takes CJ across the fictional state of San Andreas, which is heavily based on California and Nevada.
Gameplay
San Andreas expanded the gameplay features of the series in many ways, including:
San Andreas expanded the gameplay features of the series in many ways, including:
- Massive open world: Players can explore a vast environment, which is heavily based on real-world locations and includes three major cities: Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas.
- Character progression and customization: You can alter CJ’s appearance by changing his hairstyle and clothing. By eating, exercising, or fighting, you can also affect his body type and physical abilities, which in turn influences some gameplay mechanics.
- Vehicles: The game added new types of vehicles, such as bicycles and planes, to the existing variety of cars and boats.
- New weapons and targeting system: New options for combat were introduced, although some critics noted that the targeting system could be awkward.
- New activities: You can participate in numerous side quests and activities, including gambling, sports, and races.
Reviews and legacy
At its release, the PS2 version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas received critical acclaim, with an IGN review calling it “the best PlayStation 2 game ever made”. Reviewers and customers praised the engaging gameplay, massive open world, and excellent soundtrack. While the ambition and scope of the game have been praised, some contemporary retrospective reviews note that certain aspects, such as graphics and controls, haven’t aged as well as the game’s story.
- Positive feedback
- Massive game world: The large, open-world map with three cities and diverse environments was revolutionary for its time and offered countless hours of exploration.
- Engaging story: The narrative following CJ’s return to Los Santos is considered a high point of the series.
- Excellent soundtrack: The radio stations feature a curated collection of 90s music that is widely praised.
- Negative feedback
- Mixed reviews on used discs: Customer experiences with used copies from online retailers vary, with some reporting scratched or unreadable discs.
- Dated mechanics: Some modern reviews suggest that the controls and graphical fidelity show their age compared to later entries in the series.
- Frustrating missions: Some players have historically expressed frustration with specific missions, particularly those involving RC planes.
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Additional information
| Weight | 130 g |
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| Dimensions | 18 × 13 × 2 cm |
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