Is GTA San Andreas worth the time?

[Arcadio]

I loved GTA3 and Vice City. I started San Andreas when it came out but only played it for a couple of hours. Is it worth the time? I would just play the main storyline.

 

[surfsatwerk]

I reinstalled it a few month ago and really enjoyed it. Though I did get distracted by other games about halfway through.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

It's my favorite of the GTA games, and I think there's a number of things it still does better than any others in the series, such as properties, turf wars, the sheer scale of things, the jetpack, the harrier, the minigames (like multiple casino games), the radio channels, and the overall story / mission structure. But it has been quite a long time since I've played it and I don't know how well it all holds up. If you like the last-gen GTA games (III and Vice City), it's worth it, as it's the best.

 

[JumBie]

ABSOLUTELY! This is by far the best game in the series. I have re-installed and played this game so many times its hard to count. It has the most interesting missions, great gang system, and truly amazing dialogue and characters. You will not be disappointed.

 

[SteveGrabowski]

Despite the weak for even 2004 level of graphics I find San Andreas to be more fun than Vice City or even GTA V (and of course better than the garbage GTA IV game). I think San Andreas is the best sandbox game ever created, even over Minecraft. The gang wars are my favorite part of the game. It's funny as hell to just keep eating to make CJ fat and then hear the things he says when he's shooting at people. San Andreas, just like Vice City, still holds up well 10 years later, unlike GTA III or GTA IV. Driving is great too. I still wonder how the hell Rockstar screwed the driving up so badly in GTA IV when it controlled so well in San Andreas.

 

[Whitestar127]

Just don't apply the latest patch: http://www.pcgamer.com/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-steam-update-removes-songs-resolution-options/

Or use the unofficial patch mentioned in the article.

 

[tential]

Best game by far in the series. I spent countless hours playing that game so great. GTA 4 was simply not as good as GTA San Andreas to me.

 

[sandorski]

Another vote for: Best GTA game.

 

[sash1]

i'll echo what others have said: it's definitely my favorite from the GTA series. for sure worth a play

 

[Artorias]

This reminds me that I should play Vice City again after hearing how Rockstar pulled some songs from San Andreas. The Vice City radio stations are just so good.

 

[HeXen]

Best in series along with Vice imo. I tried to play it again on my current rig with W8 but wouldn't work. Who ever said computers are backwards compatable needs to be forced fed broken glass.

 

[futurefields]

I can't go back after GTA5, the gameplay is too clunky.

 

[desura]

I think I have a rule for video games which is to not play anymore expansion packs or sequels which use the same game engine.

I loved GTA 3 but didn't like Vice City that much b/c it was so similar to GTA 3.

 

[Berliner]

Why would it not be worth the time?

Unless you are looking to get paid.

 

[AdamantC]

In my book it's still the best (haven't played 5 yet) in the series by far. Great gameplay, story, characters, a big diverse game world, and plenty of character customization.

 

[Elcs]

Best in the series. Go for it.

 

[Hinda65]

it's my favorite game of all time...any games.

although dark souls is pulling up real close.

 

[mazeroth]

San Andreas is in my top 5 games of all-time. An absolute blast to play.

 

[escrow4]

San Andreas is in my top 5 games of all-time. An absolute blast to play.

Its the worst compared to Liberty City or Vice. That stupid plane mission nearly ruined the game for me and the rest is meh.