San Andreas: thoughts?

Mr. Teatime · Post by **Mr. Teatime** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 6:33 pm

It's the first GTA game I've got ont he PS2 rather than the PC. The framerate, graphics and loading times are annoying, as are the inaccurate controls.

The game appears to be truly massive, though, and makes me wonder what Rockstar can accomplish with a PS3.

Some of the details I'm not sure about though. Is there any point to be able to play basketball, for instance? Like getting a high score or something...

also there are some annoying bugs and quirks, but nothing gamestopping.

Finally, if you don't like rap and 'swell guy talk', you won't like this game. It's ALL about rap and saying 'what up, swell guy?'. I prefered the diversity of the previous games in that respect. But still, it's an impressive accomplishment.

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 6:45 pm

Is the framerate that bad? D :

Wolfman Walt · Post by **Wolfman Walt** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:50 pm

I had no problem with the frame rate, but thats just me. Maybe I'm just used to the PS2.

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:56 pm

I'm getting it tonight, I'll give some feedback tomarrow.

Mr. Teatime · Post by **Mr. Teatime** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 9:48 pm

It's a shame there's no 'retry last mission' thing, it means a LOT of backtracking.

Mr. Teatime · Post by **Mr. Teatime** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 12:32 am

Actually I've found there is a retry last mission thing.
As for the framerate, it's OK when there's not much going on, but when things heat up it drops below 10, often rendering the game unplayable to me. I've just left the game in disgust because of this.

Subhuman · Post by **Subhuman** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:21 am

The framerate does get a bit annoying. It's also sometimes hard to get your bearings with the hyperactive camera, but that might just be me.

Overall, it's like a much bigger, much dumpier Vice City. I'm only on the fourth (or so) mission, but I like it so far.

boywoos · Post by **boywoos** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:18 am

I'm erect, nuff said.

Franz Schubert · Post by **Franz Schubert** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 5:57 am

How does the atmosphere compare to the 80's Miami-Scarface feel in Vice City?

Subhuman · Post by **Subhuman** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:23 pm

Well, Los Santos is basically all ghetto, so it's not exactly eye candy. San Fierro and Las Venturas look prettier. Overall, though, it's much less garish and colorful than Vice City.

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:54 pm

It's fucking sold out everywhere.

Nicolai · Post by **Nicolai** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:41 am

It's pretty neato, but has its faults

Subhuman · Post by **Subhuman** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:24 am

I have a thought: Why the fuck aren't any of the stores open?! I need my Ammu-Nation fix.

Wolfman Walt · Post by **Wolfman Walt** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:00 am

California is obviousily still segregated so no darkies allowed in white stores.

Nicolai · Post by **Nicolai** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:46 am

New stores/locations open as you work your way through TEH MISSJONS!

avenger69ie · Post by **avenger69ie** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:05 am

i've had it since last friday.

framerate isnt an issue for me, the camera can be quirky, but overall its a really well detailed game.

Playing pool and betting on horses is pretty cool. having a biotch that you have to bring out for meals and dancing etc.. is a bit too realistic and painful.

Taking over territories is by far the best part of the game, the guns and skill levels for each gun is quite good.

Working out or being a fat fucker with no stamina is a good emphasis to have imho.

the cars and bikes and bicycles physics are fairly realistic.

commanding a gang of 'niggas' is a good touch

prostitutes dont take as much money anymore

Stealth mode is fun, and stealth killing with the knife is hilarious, As is killing crack dealers and taking their money.

The random conversations are quite funny, especially if your fat and have a pink afro.

All in all, its a good game, worth buying. plenty to do.

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:25 pm

im lovin' it mates, just got a jetpack and chit YAKKA-POW!

CloudNineGT · Post by **CloudNineGT** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:50 pm

Is there any news of a PC release occurring within the year? GTA3 and Vice City have been some of the best modding experiences I've had and from the look of it San Andreas will be no different, not to mention I donÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t have the money to buy a playstation.

S4ur0n27 · Post by **S4ur0n27** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:05 pm

I think I heard May 2005.

Nicolai · Post by **Nicolai** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:34 pm

I heard September 2005..