Okay, To just jump right into it, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is one of the best damn games I’ve ever played. The Gameplay has been revamped. First person mode in the sniper rifle and the Rocket Launcher has been re-coded and control has been re-written to provide you with the New L1 Button to fire weapons. This is made for those who prefer to reach for that with the left index finger rather than hunt for the O button. Car control has been re-written as well. Unlike in GTA Vice City, you can no longer just hop in the car and be one of the best drivers. You must now bring up a little meter called the Driving Skill Meter - or Bike skill, or Cycling skill, etc depending on the vehicle you are in - which basically ticks up the longer you drive. Driving school also helps out as well… ALOT.
The entire San Andreas map is huge as well. 6 times the size of Vice City. From Los Santos, to the Badlands, to the Desert, to the country side and all the towns with in, to San Fierro and Las Venturas. Hell, even to Saint Marc’s Bistro (Thats right, Liberty City!) for a brief moment during 1 mission. Several recognizeable Los Angeles landmarks can be found in this game, such as The Watt’s Towers, The Great Western Forum of Los Angeles, The Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Golden Gate Bridge, and even The Vegas Strip. Most people who live in the Los Angeles area can really appreciate this game. Unlike the game, “True Crime, Streets of L.A.”, areas are actually recognizable. For example, someone could easily recognize whether they were in Inglewood, Compton, City of Commerce, or other areas. And most of the things that go on in these areas can be found in this game as well, for example, the gunshots in the night of a drive-by taking place somewhere nearby, gang tags slapped around various places, low-riders, street racing, riots, and more. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas frankly can appeal to anyone.
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