GTA: San Andreas - Interest/Impressions Thread...

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:13 pm

As a recent member of the PS2 gang again, I have stated to gain interest in this game. I have it pre-ordered and for the last couple of days have been getting really excited for it's release. I payed the hell out of GTA III but never played any of Vice City. I mean, I watched friends play it and saw quite a bit of it, but never did play it myself. Maybe that's why I am getting so pumped for this new one.

Anway, it sounds as if my local EB will be geting it around mid-day tomorrow. I think I have read soem interest in this game from others on here so I wanted to see just how many were planning on picking this up and then hear everyones initial impression once they do.

If you have not, check out the 'Stunt Jump' movies over at IGN. They are pretty cool.

It's interesting how they have not let ANY (that I can find) gameplay movies out before the games release. Keeping things under lock & key I guess. The trailers look pretty interesting though (especially the end of the newest one with the guy parachuting from the plane).

So who's picking this up this week??? And what 'new' things are you most excited about?

Wilkie33 · Post by **Wilkie33** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:22 pm

I'm very excited for this one. Hopefully I'll be getting it tomorrow as well, but my EB is standing firm on Tuesday noonish time.

I'm most excited about the Las Venturas area of the game. This could possibly turn out to be the best design in a game ever IMO. That is if they pull it off as well as I'm hoping.

Parker · Post by **Parker** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:39 pm

The game was leaked a few days ago so there are plenty of impressions around the net. Sounds like a worthy addition to the series. Somewhat more tempting than Halo 2 for me, but the other ones were not my type of games and still not worth breaking the law in the real world to try it.

Kazuya · Post by **Kazuya** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:22 pm

I've always said that Grand Theft Auto III (and to a lesser extent, its sequel Grand Theft Auto: Vice City) was one of the few examples of gaming genius we've had in the last ten years. However, the consensus among most people (myself included) was that after playing through III and then getting about halfway through Vice City the average player was done with it all. I have faith that Rockstar can inject some freshness in the game. Even if they can't, it's definitely a game I'm going to get a look at. Any specials on it this week?

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 3:06 pm

I didn't see any deals in today's ads. I'm thinking about picking it up along with Ace Combat 5 as part of the TRU deal this week. I can't think of a 3rd game to pickup so I may just pick up 2 GTAs and sell one.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 3:10 pm

Yeah if TRU gets it while the sale is still going on, it would be a pretty good deal -- only deal I saw was a free controller I think.

It always seems every year that right after the TRU sale, some other good games come out, like this year, Ratchet and Clank is due on 11/2.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 3:19 pm

I'm not worried about my TRU getting it in because I was able to pickup GTA and Vice City as part of the deal in the past. I'm just worried that there won't be much else to choose from after this weekend. Last year I picked up some new releases on Wednesday, but everything else was pretty cleaned out.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:39 pm

My local EB should be selling this at 7pm tonight. Will post impressions later tonight if anyone is interested.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:46 pm

Spooky wrote:My local EB should be selling this at 7pm tonight. Will post impressions later tonight if anyone is interested.

VERY!

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:09 pm

I will be picking up my copy tonight as well. Will post impressions late tonight.

slyguy · Post by **slyguy** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:36 pm

Yes i'll be getting mine tonight after 7

cdastros · Post by **cdastros** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:43 pm

gamestop reviewed the game and gave it a 9.6

They called the game the best in the series.

Kazuya · Post by **Kazuya** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:49 pm

cdastros wrote:gamestop reviewed the game and gave it a 9.6

They called the game the best in the series.

Who reviewed it, the weekend manager or the stock boy? Maybe he/she should post it to the internet, so we can all read it...

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:58 pm

IGN 9.9/10

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/559/559560p1.html

cdastros

We miss you in the college discussion threads. Why the silent treatment.

Since Foghorn Longhorn was to lazy to link.... Not that he had the right company to begin with.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/review.html

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:22 pm

Kazuya wrote:
cdastros wrote:gamestop reviewed the game and gave it a 9.6

They called the game the best in the series.
Who reviewed it, the weekend manager or the stock boy? Maybe he/she should post it to the internet, so we can all read it...

I think he meant Gamespot.

Here's the link:
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4 ... htop_story

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:26 pm

It sounds even better than I had hoped.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:26 pm

I think he meant Gamespot.

Place sarcasm detector on head.

Read Kazuyas post again. Note use of emoticon

Remove sarcasm detector.

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:02 pm

bdoughty wrote:
I think he meant Gamespot.

Place sarcasm detector on head.

Read Kazuyas post again. Note use of emoticon

Remove sarcasm detector.

Hey, I've had a long day

.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:42 pm

Nevermind

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:05 pm

Well, after about an hour and a half of play here are a few impressions...

First, the good:

-Voice acting is top notch. Absolutely great job.

-Graphics are good. A step up from the previous games. Same overall look, just a bit more detail and cleaner.

-Control is the same. Seems no different. Fans of the series should feel right at home.

-The overall look and style is just awesome. The theme is perfect for this game (obviously) and the way it is recreated so far is just perfect.

-Targeting system seems improved.

-Missions so far have been fun and diverse. I love riding a bicycle.

Now for the not so good:

-Please dear god tell me there is a way to make the on-screen map bigger or have it enlarge by the press of a button. It is WAY too small. If I have to press pause everytime I want to see the map in detail or larger, I will be quite frustrated. Even the map in the menu system is confusing. I hope I get used to this.

-Controls will take me a bit of getting used to since it has been quite a while since I have played the series.

Overall, those are about the only things I can really comment on. The game, to me, seems right where it should be for a third PS2 title. It seems to have all the right things to keep up the namesake. There really is not a whole lot to say. If you are a fan of the series, I don’t think you can go wrong. It seems like it will offer a ton of diverse and fun missions with a ton of side stuff included. There is almost too much to do here.

I can answer question if anyone has any…

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:09 pm

Spooky wrote:
I can answer question if anyone has any…

Im a fan.
Question might be a bit off topic...but...
Is it worth buying a 3rd PS2?? a slim one??
What other games would make the purchase worthy??..besides WE8.
Thanks.
Ill hang up and listen for my answer.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:33 pm

Soundtrack is sweet. My kinda old school hip hop.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/25 ... 11346.html

AJColossal · Post by **AJColossal** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 12:53 am

I am also very impressed. Lots of customization (food, clothes, tattoos). I really never thought the series could get more in-depth and detailed than Vice City, but it really did here. There is so much to do and see, it is completely ridiculous.

The story is awesome, but very Boyz in Da Hood or Menace II Society, so maybe it won't be for everyone. Also, the series has gradually gotten grittier and more adult, but this one really takes the cake. This is a VERY adult game, so watch it around the kiddies.

I was pretty much an average GTA fan (finished III, got around halfway through VC) and I am very pleased so far. The main thing that impresses is the epic scope of the game, and I am just getting started.

-AJ

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:39 am

Just got done playing for 2 hours.

I did 4 missions.

I got me a fro and beard.

I browsed the Tattoo parlor.

I shot some hoops.

I banged a prostitute and of course smacked her with a shovel and got my money back.

I had some pizza.

I had a salad.

I rode some bikes.

I really enjoyed some of the old school Eazy E, Ice Cube, Helmet, GnR.

I'm liking this game better than Vice City so far. The story seems to grab you much quicker this time. The voice acting is top notch. The graphics are improved and I love the camera being assigned to the right analog stick. Now if only the left analog stick was forward/back and strafe left/right.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:49 am

I banged a prostitute and of course smacked her with a shovel and got my money back.

i did that also but it was no videogame. gotsta keep my hoes in line.

keep the impressions coming.