Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PlayStation 2, 2004)

I first played GTA Vice City, which was just awesome! Then I got GTA San Andreas when it first came out. Although the story line was weak, the overall gameplay is great.
Top rated artists came together to bring a soundtrack which is not only pleasing, but also appropriate to the settings.
Anywhere you go in the huge map, there is something to do. There are more missions intertwined than the previous GTA games. The best feature I found was trying to defend your 'hood from rival gangs while attempting to complete missions. It gets even better if you have the cheat codes. Actually, it just gets easier, but no less fun!!
One of the drawback that I found from Vice City to this game was the handling of the vehicles though. In Vice City it seemed like the vehicles handled a lot better. In S.A., the vehicles shift so much that a lot of times, you find yourself upsdide-down and going up in flames!
I do like the missions better also in S.A.. They are more challenging than in Vice City. I have yet to complete the game, but I love to play it! You will too, unless you're squeemish about violence sexuality or vulgarity.
Definately not a game for under 18 though. The themes are far too mature for younger audiences and players.