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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2004 · PlayStation 2 · Xbox · Microsoft Windows · Mac OS X · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox 360 · Xbox One · Android · iOS · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Action · Adventure · Open-world
6 scored sources · 5 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a remarkably expansive open-world crime epic that broadens the series with three distinct cities, countryside, gang warfare, character customization, skill progression, vehicle variety, and an unusually large collection of side activities. Critics consistently praised its strong story, memorable characters, excellent voice cast, mission variety, seamless world design, and sheer amount of content. Its weaknesses are comparatively minor: inconsistent enemy AI, occasional technical or audio issues depending on platform, a less iconic soundtrack than Vice City, and some awkward targeting and flight sections. Overall, San Andreas remains one of the most ambitious and entertaining entries in the franchise.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-21
Pros
- Enormous, varied open world with three distinctive cities and countryside
- Exceptional mission variety and extensive side content
- Strong story, memorable characters, and excellent voice performances
- Deep customization and progression systems
Cons
- Gang and enemy AI can be unintelligent
- Technical, audio, or visual issues vary by platform
- Some targeting, flight, and late-game sections are awkward
- Soundtrack is less consistently iconic than Vice City’s
Review sources
6 sources found across 5 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamePro · Germany · 93/100
- Everyeye.it · Italy · 70/100
- Multiplayer.it · Italy · 100/100
- GRYOnline.pl · Poland · 89/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 100/100
- GameSpot · United States · 92/100