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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Rockstar North
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Initial Release: Oct 21, 2004
•ESRB: Mature•PlayStation 4Windows PhoneAndroidiPhone
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9.6
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3.4k Ratings
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31 hrs

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas brings the GTA world to the early 90s in this huge California-based installment. Deal with rival gangs and corrupt cops as you climb the crime ladder!
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature
Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Sexual Content, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
Developers
Rockstar North
Publishers
Capcom, Rockstar Games
Franchises
GTA - Grand Theft Auto
Features
Number Of Players, Memory Card, Custom Soundtrack, Vibration, DualShock, Stereo Surround, Memory Blocks, Dolby Pro Logic II, 16:9, 480p, Local - Co-Op # of Players, Dolby Digital 5.1, EAX
Initial Release
Oct 21, 2004
Platforms
PlayStation 4Windows PhoneAndroidiPhonePlayStation 3MacintoshXbox 360PlayStation 2PCXbox
Genres
Action, Adventure

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