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This thread has been linked to the game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'.
I bought Gamesmaster today and they had a look at San Andreas. Here's what they said:
"Rockstar have done it again. Firstly, San Andreas isn't San Francisco, Las Vegas or Los Angeles, as everyone thought - it's all three. The State of San Andreas is made up of three areas: Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturra - each of which is roughly the same size as Vice City. They'll be seperated by countryside too, which means - if you've been paying attention - that San Andreas is going to be at least three times bigger than the last game.
Main character Carl Johnson's come back to San Andreas after five years in the Liberty City slammer, to investigate the murder of his mother. That's not the end of the family strife, though - big bro' Sweet (rumoured to be 50cent) blames him for their younger brother Brian's death, and they're all caught up in the gang war sweeping the cities. And if that makes Carl sound like the put - upon hero, don't worry - you'll still be able to cause plenty of mischief. Here's what else is confirmed as new:"
BURGLING - Massively improved building interiors mean you'll be able to nick stuff from inside peoples houses and offices.
GAMBLING - You can run a casino in Las Ventura - or just fritter your cash away on the tables.
EATING - A stamina meter means you'll have to keep topped up with pizza and chips to stay healthy - like Snake Eater.
GANG WAR - Improved AI means you'll be able to recruit a gang and take them along on tough jobs for maximun carnage.
CYCLING - Erm, yes - you'll be able to pedal your way around - although given the size of the place, you'll probably want to take a bottle of Lucozade.....
And the rest:
It's set in the 90's
The combat's being improved, loosely based on Manhunt
Pedestrian AI has also been improved, they won't just walk past while you murder someone.
Ragdoll physics (personally, I'm very pleased about that)
I think this may be a joke, but it says that you actually put on weight when you eat the burgers and stuff, but you can go to the gym to get fitter.
There's also screenshots as well but you'll need to get the mag to see them, but the game looks a lot more polished than Vice City. It certainly seems like a very ambitious title, I just hope Rockstar can pull it off.
"Rockstar have done it again. Firstly, San Andreas isn't San Francisco, Las Vegas or Los Angeles, as everyone thought - it's all three. The State of San Andreas is made up of three areas: Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturra - each of which is roughly the same size as Vice City. They'll be seperated by countryside too, which means - if you've been paying attention - that San Andreas is going to be at least three times bigger than the last game.
Main character Carl Johnson's come back to San Andreas after five years in the Liberty City slammer, to investigate the murder of his mother. That's not the end of the family strife, though - big bro' Sweet (rumoured to be 50cent) blames him for their younger brother Brian's death, and they're all caught up in the gang war sweeping the cities. And if that makes Carl sound like the put - upon hero, don't worry - you'll still be able to cause plenty of mischief. Here's what else is confirmed as new:"
BURGLING - Massively improved building interiors mean you'll be able to nick stuff from inside peoples houses and offices.
GAMBLING - You can run a casino in Las Ventura - or just fritter your cash away on the tables.
EATING - A stamina meter means you'll have to keep topped up with pizza and chips to stay healthy - like Snake Eater.
GANG WAR - Improved AI means you'll be able to recruit a gang and take them along on tough jobs for maximun carnage.
CYCLING - Erm, yes - you'll be able to pedal your way around - although given the size of the place, you'll probably want to take a bottle of Lucozade.....
And the rest:
It's set in the 90's
The combat's being improved, loosely based on Manhunt
Pedestrian AI has also been improved, they won't just walk past while you murder someone.
Ragdoll physics (personally, I'm very pleased about that)
I think this may be a joke, but it says that you actually put on weight when you eat the burgers and stuff, but you can go to the gym to get fitter.
There's also screenshots as well but you'll need to get the mag to see them, but the game looks a lot more polished than Vice City. It certainly seems like a very ambitious title, I just hope Rockstar can pull it off.
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*Avery.
Plus if you listen closely, Avery uses the same lines that Donald Love used in GTA3.
"Nothing drives down real estate prices more than a good old fashioned gang war, apart from a biblical plague but that may be going too far in this case" And if you notice, Donald is writting that down on a pad while he says it.
My god, I do play GTA way too often.
Plus if you listen closely, Avery uses the same lines that Donald Love used in GTA3.
"Nothing drives down real estate prices more than a good old fashioned gang war, apart from a biblical plague but that may be going too far in this case" And if you notice, Donald is writting that down on a pad while he says it.
My god, I do play GTA way too often.
Donald love also made an appearance in vice city aswell. He was in that limo with Adrian i think.
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> I'm betting Vercetti will turn up in the game somewhere. He won't be a
> main character but Rockstar just love their 'in' jokes.
Yea, I can see how the games are linked together in that sense, I expect an appearance from Donald Love, and as you say Vercetti will probably appear at some point, or there'll be a reference at least.
> As long as Fernando and Lazlo turn up on the radio stations I'll be
> happy.
Thay HAVE to get Lazlow again, but back on a chat station.
> Hopefully have another soundtrack like Vice City's only this time with > classic 90's stuff....not sure what songs they'd use though as it was a > really bad time for music.
Yea that's one of my worries as well, no doubt it'll be an official soundtrack, but I would prefer more of Rockstars made up stuff. Besides, if they get Lazlow on a chat show again, we won't need any other station.
> I'm betting Vercetti will turn up in the game somewhere. He won't be a
> main character but Rockstar just love their 'in' jokes.
Yea, I can see how the games are linked together in that sense, I expect an appearance from Donald Love, and as you say Vercetti will probably appear at some point, or there'll be a reference at least.
> As long as Fernando and Lazlo turn up on the radio stations I'll be
> happy.
Thay HAVE to get Lazlow again, but back on a chat station.
> Hopefully have another soundtrack like Vice City's only this time with > classic 90's stuff....not sure what songs they'd use though as it was a > really bad time for music.
Yea that's one of my worries as well, no doubt it'll be an official soundtrack, but I would prefer more of Rockstars made up stuff. Besides, if they get Lazlow on a chat show again, we won't need any other station.
I'm betting Vercetti will turn up in the game somewhere. He won't be a main character but Rockstar just love their 'in' jokes.
As long as Fernando and Lazlo turn up on the radio stations I'll be happy. Hopefully have another soundtrack like Vice City's only this time with classic 90's stuff....not sure what songs they'd use though as it was a really bad time for music.
As long as Fernando and Lazlo turn up on the radio stations I'll be happy. Hopefully have another soundtrack like Vice City's only this time with classic 90's stuff....not sure what songs they'd use though as it was a really bad time for music.
there were lil bits that kind of linked together, like Donald love but nothing between the 2 main characters.
Bagz wrote:
> Well, i thought that the GTA series was good because it linked the
> stories together to give a continous feel to the game.
How on earth do you figure that one out? The stories aren't linked at all, GTA3 and Vice City had two completely different main characters, so why shouldn't San Andreas?
> Well, i thought that the GTA series was good because it linked the
> stories together to give a continous feel to the game.
How on earth do you figure that one out? The stories aren't linked at all, GTA3 and Vice City had two completely different main characters, so why shouldn't San Andreas?
He was indeed.
Vercetti was a mongtard anyway.
Well, i thought that the GTA series was good because it linked the stories together to give a continous feel to the game
Bagz wrote:
> So, will they not link the two stories together.....Vercetti is
> just....gone?
Looks like it, does this upset you or something?
:)
> So, will they not link the two stories together.....Vercetti is
> just....gone?
Looks like it, does this upset you or something?
:)
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