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Detailed Reviews

  1. 9
    To achieve much acclaim for something, sometimes it has to be controversial. By BigCj34, updated 09/10/2007 -- Most Recommended
  2. 9
    There's just so much *stuff* here! By aludlam, updated 05/25/2006
  3. 9
    Nearly flawless and consistently amazing By andymancan1, updated 08/01/2006
  4. 9
    In the City, City of Compton! (A GTA Retrospective) By BloodGod65, updated 07/06/2010
  5. 9
    Comparing to VC... By BunnyRabbit, updated 02/18/2005
  6. 10
    Gotta learn how to survive outside the hood... By CaliGamer25850, updated 01/10/2014
  7. 6
    Sometimes, more is less. By crinx, updated 12/20/2004
  8. 9
    The most amazing game not only in the GTA series, but for the PS2! By dawhiterapper, updated 01/02/2007
  9. 9
    Let's just face it - this game is one of the best ever made. By DeathCelestial, updated 11/06/2006
  10. 9
    Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Could GTA get any larger and better than this? Yes it could but still outstanding. By Default64, updated 01/22/2007
  11. 9
    Finally... a totally unbiased and not complaining review! By deftones2366, updated 11/09/2004
  12. 8
    California Love... By discoinferno84, updated 09/10/2007
  13. 8
    A great game brought down by a few problems By DWFAN934738, updated 04/17/2006
  14. 9
    A definite Game of the Year candidate, and one the best games ever on PS2 By Evil Dave, updated 09/05/2007
  15. 10
    I've seen improvement before, but this is really pushing it By EvilRobinHood, updated 12/28/2004
  16. 10
    I will never touch Vice City again. By Freebooter16, updated 11/22/2004
  17. 9
    I was wrong about this game. By FulAutoShotgun2, updated 09/15/2006
  18. 4
    Add very poor RPG elements with the GTA formula and you have San Andreas. By GodOfWarFanatic, updated 06/17/2008
  19. 10
    Rockstar proves they can do no wrong By GTA Gavin, updated 11/29/2004
  20. 10
    I waited until i beat the game to write this review. By GTAGamer2004, updated 11/04/2004
  21. 10
    Oh Yes, There Will Be Cars By horror_spooky, updated 02/27/2006
  22. 10
    The best game so far on the Playstation 2. By illu52ion, updated 11/04/2004
  23. 8
    You want a piece of this!? Okay then, I just hope you don't get too bored. By InfernoCrossing, updated 08/04/2008
  24. 7
    GTA:SA Almost there, but not quite... By Innuendo88, updated 11/19/2004
  25. 8
    The Good, The Bad, and the Great! By jasonethos, updated 11/15/2004
  26. 10
    The best PS2 game ever? Read the review, homies! By Jules Rules, updated 11/07/2004
  27. 10
    Grand Theft Auto: Heaven By LeoMcLeo, updated 05/02/2005
  28. 10
    An absolute essential purchase - a game that has it all. By maestro_malone, updated 09/02/2005
  29. 9
    This game should run out of stores even before the stores get the game. By MAIKAR_MAN, updated 09/30/2005
  30. 9
    A massive game that offers endless amounts of stuff to do.. By MasterVG782, updated 11/18/2004
  31. 9
    "The Best" in the sense that there's more to do, but not as great as the others By Menji, updated 04/23/2009
  32. 9
    Best Game In the Best Series By MorrowindMaster7792, updated 11/24/2004
  33. 8
    While it is indeed overrated, it certainly deserves a serious play through...hopefully without too many glitches. By nastynate3118, updated 06/09/2015
  34. 9
    With enough flaws to rob it of perfection, but still a good game. By NeonEvaXephon, updated 12/20/2004
  35. 10
    Grand Theft Auto is King By NeoTS, updated 11/17/2004
  36. 9
    No such thing as a perfect game By Oldskoolplayr76, updated 11/11/2004
  37. 10
    It's an almost perfect must-have By pandasown, updated 06/29/2005
  38. 10
    Best game experience ever!! By Rag33614, updated 07/08/2005
  39. 5
    Want to go crazy!? This game's for you! By raiden251, updated 11/04/2004
  40. 6
    Pure Wanksta By Random-J, updated 11/17/2004
  41. 9
    This is pure bliss... By Ratchet12345, updated 11/16/2007
  42. 9
    Another great addition to the Grand Theft Auto series. By ryliru, updated 07/27/2006
  43. 10
    One of the greatest games ever made. By SaintDarkSide, updated 04/26/2006
  44. 10
    A Grand Theft Auto Masterpiece By Scarface2125, updated 12/10/2004
  45. 10
    A game that delivers so much and delivers it beautifully By ssk9716757, updated 08/20/2009
  46. 9
    Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is everything you ever wanted in a sequel and even more! By supreme dar, updated 05/27/2005
  47. 7
    Good though somewhat lacking. By TheLastAvatar05, updated 03/11/2008
  48. 7
    A Good Game, But Nothing Spectacular By thesickness03, updated 03/16/2005
  49. 9
    Wow! There is so much to do in this game - it's just purely one of my favourite games and has great replayability. By Thorpe, updated 10/11/2006
  50. 9
    Great game with a lot of the same By tjewu, updated 12/28/2004
  51. 9
    As good as the previous ones, if not better. By tranmerefan, updated 11/04/2004
  52. 10
    The best PlayStation 2 game ever? By tud123, updated 01/18/2005

Full Reviews

  1. 10
    Quite possibly the best video game of all time. By Aziz Strife 7777, updated 11/01/2004 -- Highest Rated
  2. 10
    IT IS AWSOME By ALIHAMZE, updated 09/17/2007
  3. 9
    One of the greatest games to hit Playstation 2! By Celtic Leader, updated 11/03/2004
  4. 10
    If I could give an 11, I'd ask for a 12... It's THAT GOOD. By Cybersk8er5000, updated 11/03/2004
  5. 10
    Well I'll admit it... I'm impressed. By darkdestiny90, updated 10/30/2004
  6. 7
    Despite what people say, GTA:SA falls short By ieatdirttoo, updated 11/01/2004
  7. 7
    Grand Theft Auto 3.75: San Andreas By killerdbz, updated 10/30/2004
  8. 7
    A solid ten next to any non-GTA game; only a seven compared to the rest of the series. By Professor Ninja, updated 10/30/2004
  9. 10
    A game that may never be surpassed. By sonicshot, updated 11/01/2004
  10. 8
    Great, but loses replay value By Vice67, updated 11/03/2004
  11. 9
    The True Best GTA Ever? By willief28, updated 05/22/2008
  12. 9
    Money, Drugs, Girls, and Cars all in one package! By yeyeokid, updated 11/03/2004
  13. 10
    aka: The "Gangsta" Simulator By ZappaWappa, updated 11/02/2004

Quick Reviews

  1. 4
    Grand Theft Auto : San Andreas doesn't even feel like a GTA game. It tries to do too many things at once, and fails. Miserably. By NeonEvaXephon, updated 10/27/2004 -- Most Recommended
  2. 9
    The next sequel in the Grand Theft Auto Series By 03J, updated 07/09/2009
  3. 10
    If a perfect game existed... By Angelblade, updated 10/27/2004
  4. 10
    "Grand Theft Auto at its best" By ArabianPenguins, updated 03/24/2008
  5. 8
    Do you like oranges? Still the best GTA game (for PS2). By Asgardian724, updated 09/27/2014
  6. 10
    Everyone's favorite guilty pleasure, now with more hood. By BBallman7, updated 12/17/2007
  7. 9
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review By BingAtWork, updated 10/29/2008
  8. 8
    What would youuuu doooooo...FOR A G-T-A? By bluefalcon2121, updated 11/01/2004
  9. 9
    the BIGGEST and BEST GTA game to date! By Chainsaw_ninja, updated 09/11/2009
  10. 9
    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review By ChillHVAC, updated 08/10/2016
  11. 10
    The absolute pinnacle of gaming for this generation. By ChRoNiC HaBiT, updated 10/30/2004
  12. 9
    The next great installment of the Grand Theft Auto Series, Fo' Sho'! By coolboy, updated 10/28/2004
  13. 9
    C.J. the corrupt thug By Darkness Slasher, updated 08/16/2013
  14. 8
    A Welcome Addition To The GTA Family By Dave Gong, updated 10/28/2004
  15. 8
    The best GTA of the early series By DouglasFett, updated 03/04/2010
  16. 5
    Do you love the color orange? Then this is your dream come true!! By EazySCT, updated 10/27/2004
  17. 9
    Better then Vice City, but is it better then GTA III? By EmPlaya34388, updated 11/01/2004
  18. 10
    The Best By Far By FalloutX, updated 10/27/2004
  19. 9
    Time to take on San Andreas with this near flawless game! By Fire Se3r, updated 10/28/2004
  20. 9
    Westside Till I die By FrZnChAoS, updated 10/28/2004
  21. 10
    GTA:SA= GTA 3, Vice City, Manhunt, Midnight Club 2, Red Dead Revolver and Fable! Fable? Read on... By JustBleazy, updated 10/28/2004
  22. 9
    The Pinnacle of the GTA Series By Kelbann, updated 10/27/2004
  23. 9
    GTA: SA is by far, the best game I have ever played By KillCrafter, updated 10/27/2004
  24. 10
    This is the best one in the series! GTA: San Andreas simply beats all others. By magnawizzard, updated 10/27/2004
  25. 10
    The single greatest source of entertainment. EVER! By Master Chief 117 23, updated 10/27/2004
  26. 10
    Rockstar does it again. By MJ, updated 10/27/2004
  27. 9
    GTA:SA is tight! By NFieldz1403, updated 11/01/2004
  28. 10
    Sayonara Vice, this is San Andreas! By Perfect Light, updated 10/28/2004
  29. 9
    Rockstar does it again. By pistol651, updated 06/25/2008
  30. 10
    This is what a game should be By PlaTnuM, updated 10/29/2004
  31. 10
    Going Back to the Hood to Chill With Some Homies G! By Rignite, updated 10/27/2004
  32. 9
    One of the Best Games of All Time By RyanVG, updated 10/01/2018
  33. 10
    Rockstar has done it. They have proven they can take the series further. By Shin Kyo Kusanagi, updated 10/27/2004
  34. 10
    Best game on the PS2? So far! By socomdude22, updated 11/01/2004
  35. 10
    Rockstar's the company I can depend on for Good Games.... By SomeBrandonKid, updated 10/28/2004
  36. 9
    Hyped up or let down? By thebestporter, updated 10/28/2004
  37. 9
    A Very Good GTA Game By thereviewguy772, updated 09/09/2010
  38. 7
    Rockstar made up an awesome game, but failed to beautify it....... By zhuge_liang_, updated 10/01/2007
  39. 10
    It's that good. By Zotmaster, updated 10/28/2004

Critic Reviews

  1. GameSpot
    GameSpot: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review: 9 / 10

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