Grand Theft Auto : San Andreas Review
Introduction
Grand Theft Auto doesn’t need an introduction to most. If you are anything close to be called a ‘gamer’ and have not hear about the Grand Theft Auto, you should hang your head in utter shame. The original Grand Theft Auto series had originated way back in October 1997, it was the third installment of this very game which had put GTA and Rockstar on the well-known Gaming map. However, Grand theft Auto 3 was not born on PC but the Play station 2. GTA 3 was the game which made the name for the console Playstation 2, it was that Fantasy VII was on the original Sony PlayStation and the HALO on the XBox later. Such command this series of games have on gamers all over the world that no matter what people have to say about it or cribble about, they would get a copy of the game anyways. Every next series of the game has been highly awaited. Back in October 2004, Sony PlayStation 2 gamers were blessed with another installment in the already highly successful and sometimes controversial Grand Theft Auto series called Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It was a Playstation 2 Exclusive back then and PC gamers had to wait for almost 7 months to get their hands on the same. While most die-hard GTA fans may already have a copy in their PS2s, some may have opted to wait for the “higher resolution” version of the game to arrive on the PC and X-Box platforms.
GTA: San Andreas
The game is primarily an open third person action game which allows you to step in the shoes of a real life criminal. Just remembering the game for the free never ending city, using his muscles to bash people and get money, roaming throughout the city stealing cars using cool guns to scare people away with good cinematic details in the graphics is pure chaos and not to mention serious fun. Throw in a attractive sense of missions, some music on the radio not to mention your own mp3z and last but not the least some women, you have a game which would be quite a thrill and joy to play. The game starts where You are Carl “CJ” Johnson who has comeback from Liberty City to attend your mother’s funeral. Luckily or Unluckily things go wrong and you end up with the need to help your gang ‘Grove Street’ gain their respect back.
Getting Technical
Like all PC games, it is important to make sure your computer meets the requirements set from the developer. Let’s take a look at what Rockstar North deemed to be enough for GTA: San Andreas.
Minimum Requirements
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor
256MB of RAM
8-Speed DVD-ROM drive
3.6GB of free hard disk space (minimal install)
64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better)
DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card
Keyboard & Mouse
Recommended Requirements
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor
384MB of RAM (the more the better!)
16-Speed DVD-ROM drive
4.7GB of free hard disk space (full install)
128MB (or greater) Video Card (Geforce 6 Series Recommended)
DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card (Sound Blaster Auidgy 2 Recommended)
Gamepad with twin axis analog controls
Keyboard & Mouse
It’s Really Not About The Graphics
If you notice, both the recommended and minimum requirements indicate the need for a DVD-ROM drive. That is because the game is only available on 4.7 GB DVD. So far, there is no CD-ROM version of this game available. Will there be a CD-ROM version? I doubt it since DVD reading capabilities is practically standard these days. When the CD-version of the game was doubtful i ended up peeping at the 8 cd’s which i saw at a road side software peddler at CST much famous in Mumbai. The genuiness of the same can be figured out with common sense. Some of you “keener” individuals may also notice that a “Geforce 6 Series” video card is recommended and the absence of any mention of the “Radeon” video card series. This is a “The way it’s meant to be played game” and it just looks (and works) better on a NVIDIA video card. If you are looking for Half Life 2, Far Cry or Doom 3-esqe graphical prowess you will be disappointed since San Andreas was developed originally for the PS2. Although, you will be pleased to know that the game does exhibit similar improvements on the graphical front compared to its original incarnation. Higher resolution textures and characters are used to take advantage of the PC platform’s hardware superiority.
Gameplay
For the most part the GTA experience has not been revolutionized, but instead improved with various subtle changes including a new stats system which allows your character to grow and improve as you progress in the game. These stats add more of a role-playing element into the game, but it does not deter the fun factor at all.
Stats include
Respect – Determines how respected you are in the San Andreas world and how many gang members you can recruit.
Stamina – Determines how long you can sprint, cycle and swim for.
Muscle – Determines how strong you are and CJ’s physical appearance
Fat – Determines how fat you are and CJ’s physical appearance.
Sex Appeal – Determines the kind cars, girlfriends and other luxury items you can acquire.
On top of those stats, other underlying stats such as your shooting accuracy and driving ability can be raised with repeated successful use. For example, if you repeatedly use the handgun and hit targets with a high success rate, it will eventually become easier for you. The same goes with driving your car. Good driving habits, such as not leaving your car in a ditch with a missing hood, are rewarded with improved handling.By looking at the stats alone, you can see many new possibilities are available in San Andreas. Now you can swim, ride bicycles and acquire girlfriends. Although, these stats are not necessarily mission critical, it can lower the difficulty of missions, which specialize in such activities, such as swimming.
Missions in San Andreas can be obtained through various non-playable characters in the game. When you complete a mission the overall story for the game progresses and eventually you will unlock the other two cities. Several classic GTA missions are present in San Andreas, such as follow the trail of “bread crumbs falling from the back of a van”, but the game does spice up the missions a bit by taking advantage of the new game play abilities. For instance, there are a few missions which require you to sneak around and silently dispose of your rivals. Gameplay additions such as this are definitely welcome to the GTA series. There are many other things for CJ to do in San Andreas. CJ can spend his time acquiring property, go on the now standard “vigilante missions” when he acquires a police cruiser. CJ can also spend time trying to win over some of the ladies of San Andreas. Each one of these ladies are attracted to a certain “style” of CJ. One could be more attracted to fatter CJ with high sex appeal. In this case, you will have to get CJ to gain a few pounds and then try to woo your way into winning CJ’s special senorita. Winning over these ladies usually unlocks a special ability like slight police immunity or something along those lines. I will leave it for you to find out what they do.
The vehicles in San Andreas come in all shapes and sizes. This is what the game is known for, after all. You have your standard set of cars from sports car, muscle cars to family sedans. With certain cars you can obtain body kits and other modifications to “pimp” it up. You also have your selection of trucks as well. Not only are there a lot of vehicles modeled after popular real-life 1990s counterparts. San Andreas has a nice selection of naval and aerial vehicles. Harriers, helicopters, and boats of all shapes and sizes makes you wonder if the “auto” in “Grand Theft Auto” is an appropriate name for the series anymore.
The 90’s music is the icing on the cake. I admit it might be frustrating for some to hear the RAP thinggy music in many times on the radio, the PC version of San Andreas allows you to import your own songs and listen to them. The sound effects in San Andreas are key to creating a realistic and immersive atmosphere. Each type of vehicle has its own unique sound to distinguish itself.
Conclusion
The Grand Theft Auto series has come a long way since its 2-D top view days. With each installment, Rockstar sets a new standard for the franchise. All in all, GTA San Andreas is not all about capping ass, sleeping with the ladies of the streets or stealing some rides. It is about living the life of a criminal in a specific time and place. In many ways, San Andreas is a time capsule of life of a west coast gangster in the 1990s. Everything from the music, scenery and the lifestyle is re-created masterfully by Rockstar. All said and done if you are the person who loves free roaming around the city, bashing people, visiting shops, gyms and love to customize your character with different clothing this game is for you. This next installment in GTA series is way better and bigger than the Vice City version and has something in it for everyone. Must Play if you ask me. If your PC is better or even equal to the minimum requirements of the game, i suggest grab a copy of the game coz for sure this is worth playing !!
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