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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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Lou Role wrote:
> Nope, and I'm very pleased they didn't go with 50cent either. However
> 50cent is going to voice the main characters brother.
So, will they not link the two stories together.....Vercetti is just....gone?
> Nope, and I'm very pleased they didn't go with 50cent either. However
> 50cent is going to voice the main characters brother.
So, will they not link the two stories together.....Vercetti is just....gone?
I'd prefer one city about the size of Vice, only much more interactive. I'd like to be able to go inside the majority of buildings and have more landmarks and things to do.
I'm also quite positive that Donald Love will make an appearance, remember how he just dissapeared in GTA3?
Nope, and I'm very pleased they didn't go with 50cent either. However 50cent is going to voice the main characters brother.
They aren't continueing with Tommy Vercetti then?
Bagz wrote:
> What is he/she like?
He looks a bit like Eddy Murphy actually.
> What is he/she like?
He looks a bit like Eddy Murphy actually.
Cyclone wrote:
> I commend ambition, but 3 giant cities are not perhaps the best thing
> to do.
I've been thinking about this actually. If you remember the PS1 games, there were three cities in each game, however you didn't actually use them all at once. Maybe this will work in a similar way, after you've completey finished everything in one city, you may have to move to other cities to get away from pursuers or something. So you may only have access to the one city at any one time, until you finish the game, then you'll be able to move freely from city to city.
> I commend ambition, but 3 giant cities are not perhaps the best thing
> to do.
I've been thinking about this actually. If you remember the PS1 games, there were three cities in each game, however you didn't actually use them all at once. Maybe this will work in a similar way, after you've completey finished everything in one city, you may have to move to other cities to get away from pursuers or something. So you may only have access to the one city at any one time, until you finish the game, then you'll be able to move freely from city to city.
Lou Role wrote:
. They show the main character
What is he/she like?
. They show the main character
What is he/she like?
I remember reading about GTAIII, they said 'if you sniper a person, someone will run to a phonebox and call the police'. All that happened was some stars appeared if you were in a buys area.
..::CGJ::.. wrote:
> Oh, and when you say about the pedestrians won't just walk past a
> dead person, does that mean they could take out a mobile and phone
> the police?
Well the magazine wasn't very specific, all they said is that pedestrians won't walk past whilst you murder someone. My interpretation of that is the pedestrians may try to help your victims out by attacking you, but of course that's just a guess.
> Oh, and when you say about the pedestrians won't just walk past a
> dead person, does that mean they could take out a mobile and phone
> the police?
Well the magazine wasn't very specific, all they said is that pedestrians won't walk past whilst you murder someone. My interpretation of that is the pedestrians may try to help your victims out by attacking you, but of course that's just a guess.
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