Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Second Edition) (PC Games, 2005)

This is the best installment of the GTA series yet. The graphics are great, and the gameplay’s movements do not cause any viewing imperfections. The sound, including the radio, songs, and commentary/conversations, are hilarious. They never get old, and vary throughout the game. The storyline is very complete; all missions require some sort of skill, and, most importantly, very original. There are 3 gigantic cities, all which employ different terrains and environments to satisfy nearly every gamer. The controls [for the PC] are customizable, allowing for controllers, etc. Firing a weapon is quite easy, done using the mouse.

this game is average at best. i liked the first and second ones but this one went overboard, if you like the GTA series, you will like this one too from a pure gameplay point of view but if you dont like violence and swearing this one is not for you. NOT FOR KIDS!

great game! can't belive that no one has reviewed this game yet. i am the first! i got this game the day it came out1 lots of fun. NOT FOR KIDS!

Likes: Lots of non stop action. the game has decent graphics. them game came at a resonable price. The reason for my purchase was this was a gift for my son.

Dislikes: The game does contain alot of extreme foul language. Certain violence is not appealing either.

I ordered GTA: SA last thursday and it was here in 3 days. I'd definitley buy from this person agian if they have something I need.

I bought this game becaus ei had t for ps2 and it was one fo the best games of gta i ever played. The pc Version can get complicated with the controls and setup of it with the screen but after you get pass all that its an extremly good game. i bought a copy for $4 w/ shipping awsome buy and the pc version has some extra things on it, 1 you can add you own music to listen in the car's radio.....and if you know how to mod you can change cj into other charecters like superman!

This was a very good buy. item described very well and works properly with no problems as described.

GTA:SA is the fifth instalment of the Grand Theft Auto series, and has come a long way since that bird's-eye-view simple driving game perspective. Playing the role of Carl Johnson, gangster wannabe, after you find out your mother has been murdered you are forced to come out of hiding in Liberty City and return to your home state San Andreas. Once being part of a gang called "Grove Street", Carl's aim is to build up this once powerful gang, find out who killed his mother, and ultimately take control, of the streets of SA.
San Andreas is HUGE, and I do not exaggerate when I say this. It consists of 3 areas: Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas (spin-offs of Los Angeles, San Fransisco and Las Vegas), each of which are huge and boast many things to do.
Game-play is the sole aspect of GTA:SA. The missions themselves are great and range from tasks such as infiltrating an huge army tanker and stealing a fighter-jet to using a combine harvester in a hillbilly farm to mince up the opponents! GTA:SA is a hard style to describe, but it seems a cross between stealth sections to full-out extremism. Fans of violence will not be disappointed, there are plenty of guns to put holes into victims, plenty of grenades to explode things, and plenty of vehicles to take if you fancy them. Even after you've completed the missions the fun doesn't stop there, no GTA:SA is such a mammoth of a game that it will take ages to complete and even after a year you'll probably still be playing regularly like me. Since GTA:SA is such a free-roaming game you'll free that you really can do whatever you want, whenever you want. After all, where else would you get the chance to knee a hapless thug in his private parts, and then shatter his skull with a baseball bat? Highlights of extra activities include gambling, a range of schools such as flying, driving and motorbike schools), recruiting members of Grove Street for hardcore gang wars, and various car stunts and drive-byes that you can perform.
Graphics I'll keep pretty short. GTA:SA has more of a cartoon feel to it visually, which is probably why we don't take the fact we've just blown someone's head off with a shotgun seriously. The good thing about GTA is that since it doesn't over-dramatise the death, we an laugh at it. GTA has some impressive graphics though such as that everything has its own physics engine. The fact you are surrounded by walking, talking civilians makes the feel of a living and breathing society more believable. I also love the different looks of each area which gives it a different characteristic - the orange and sun-bathed streets of the urban Los Santos, the metropolis of San Fierro, and the blazing neon lights and Elvis impersonators of the hectic Las Venturas. Bloodied footsteps after trampling over someone's dead corpse, the shimmer of light on the ocean and day/night affects are also a nice touch.
Sound plays like a dream. he real key are the radio stations. This ensures that you'll be happy whatever your taste whether it be classical music, rock or even a country folk station with a psychotic host.
In Conclusion GTA:SA does everything we want, and to be honest it couldn't do a lot more. If I could sum up this beauty n a few rods: Best..game... EVER! If killing sprees are exciting action are your thing, this is THE game for you. However violence is not your thing don't bother buying. With this and various sex and drug references, this is NOT for a child to play.

This game is one of the best! Great graphics and details (unless your really picky because the cars don't have reverse lights like the other games) The features and extra things you can do on this game beside the actual story line is amazing. I have spent months playing just the odd jobs (like playing cop, taxi driver, etc.) It can be a great stress reliever, but definatly NOT for someone that doesn't get that the real world and video game world SHOULD NOT mix, but if you do, get the game, its awsome and you will love it!

The game that impressed me the most out of any game was definitely Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. There is nothing hugely wrong with this game at all, everything is pretty much perfect, the storyline is movie worthy, the game-play is supreme, and the graphics are very good for a game of it's size and time of release. There is no such thing as a good game collection without the addition of Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. This is my favorite ever Grand Theft Auto, and I even own Grand Theft Auto 4. Buy this and you will agree with my views, that's a guarantee!!!

Probably the GTA game to get if you are seeking a light-hearted and humorous GTA experience. San Andreas improves on previous titles by increasing the level of interactivity players have with the environment (keep an ear out for passers-by comments; you can reply to them positively or negatively, each with its own consequences).

Not recommended for children. To parents who wish to rant about video game violence etc.: don't buy it. Simple as that.

Was bought for my grandson who was real pleased with the game there has been no complaints about the game.

I LIKE IT AND I BEEN LOOKING SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't loaded it yet. But my forum buddies (after dawn official graphics card and gaming thread) who have enthused so much about gta4, have also said the earlier san andreas was really good. They like gta4 for the better textures, but while I own that title, I already know without trying that my current cpu won't run it - the port from console to PC wasn't well done on gta4 - it puts a heavy load more on the cpu than on the graphics card - not a great port over from console. But the earlier san andreas MAY run on my pc - the specs want me to have a bit more main memory but I might give it shot before I do my new build - if I have any time left in the day after playing Left 4 Dead all the time now! LOL

I like the graphics, kinda slow when you play on PC. Difficult to control with keyboard and mouse. Overall still a good game.

I think people will not experience any problems. Absolutely reliable vendor. Thank you for everything...

Was very pleased that it got here very quick and in good condition.

nothing left me disappointed and am looking forward to doing more business in the future.

The game is ok. GTA Vice City is a whole lot better. This one doesnt have good graphics. Perfer Vice City. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

feel like going around a city shooting up anybody you feel like with a pair of tec-9s? then get this game and do exactly that! shoot up all the cops and enemy gang members and pedestrians you like.

Great game, great shipping. But the "new" eBay? We hate it. FVrom the annoying new amount of advertisting to the distracting, glaring red icons on the new myebay...we have just about given up buying (we'd never try to sell after reading some of the seller's horror stories) on the "new", eBay.

new and good Great transaction. Quality merchandise. Lightning fast shipping. Thanks!......................................................................

I have not played GTA: IV so I don't know how good it is. But I have played all of the GTA games up to then. And I would have to say that San Andreas is the best one out of the series. ...plus where else are you going to get a game for $8, other than ebay?

I have been looking for this game for pc for a while now and i finally found it. this is the only grand theft auto game where you can fly a fighter jet.

It is a fun game, recommend for all grand theft auto audience. Engaging story, astounding graphics and amazing depth. Large variety of things to do and people to meet, fully customizable character.