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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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FinalFantasyFanatic wrote:
> That's the best idea you could come up with?
I said my most wanted idea.
> That's the best idea you could come up with?
I said my most wanted idea.
lalakersrule wrote:
> Thought you said it was meant to be improved?
I was just quoting the magazine really, but I thought the fighting systems in GTA and Manhunt were almost identical myself. However, maybe it means we'll be able to make some of those sick kills.
> Thought you said it was meant to be improved?
I was just quoting the magazine really, but I thought the fighting systems in GTA and Manhunt were almost identical myself. However, maybe it means we'll be able to make some of those sick kills.
Just a question, whats Ragdoll Physiscs? i've never played Freedom Fighters
It seems like some of you prefer GTA III to Vice City I played both the other day I hadn't played GTA III for ages.
I agree with some of your points -Eating would be rubbish, in vice city you can buy pizza to top up your health
if they go the way they are the game could end up being too big, which is a bad thing. Remember quality not quantity
Pushbikes? who would bother?
It seems like some of you prefer GTA III to Vice City I played both the other day I hadn't played GTA III for ages.
I agree with some of your points -Eating would be rubbish, in vice city you can buy pizza to top up your health
if they go the way they are the game could end up being too big, which is a bad thing. Remember quality not quantity
Pushbikes? who would bother?
Decoy Octopus wrote:
> Just a question, whats Ragdoll Physiscs? i've never played Freedom
> Fighters
Means like when you blast someone away with a shotgun instead of going through scenary they'd actually behave like a real human body would bouncing off objects and lying in a crumpled heap around an object instead of through it.
Very glad Rockstar have included it as i loved it in the Hitman series
> Just a question, whats Ragdoll Physiscs? i've never played Freedom
> Fighters
Means like when you blast someone away with a shotgun instead of going through scenary they'd actually behave like a real human body would bouncing off objects and lying in a crumpled heap around an object instead of through it.
Very glad Rockstar have included it as i loved it in the Hitman series
Hmmm Sounds Interesting
Where can i see the screenshots
Those new features look really good. I have decided that this time, I will not cheat.
It comes out the day after my Birthday to! *dances*
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?
It comes out the day after my Birthday to! *dances*
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?
Anonymous wrote:
> Where can i see the screenshots
In the GamesMaster magazine. If you look further back in this forum there's also a link that'll take you to some screenshots, but the ones in the magazine are newer. They show the main character, someone riding a bicycle and there's another one that I can't quite remember.
But I've just had a thought, if it is set in the 90's, then I really hope it doesn't have an official soundtrack because most music from the 90's was rubbish, especially pop music. However, I think the soundtrack will mainly be made up of hip-hop tracks though.
> Where can i see the screenshots
In the GamesMaster magazine. If you look further back in this forum there's also a link that'll take you to some screenshots, but the ones in the magazine are newer. They show the main character, someone riding a bicycle and there's another one that I can't quite remember.
But I've just had a thought, if it is set in the 90's, then I really hope it doesn't have an official soundtrack because most music from the 90's was rubbish, especially pop music. However, I think the soundtrack will mainly be made up of hip-hop tracks though.
I commend ambition, but 3 giant cities are not perhaps the best thing to do. As Mav said, Vice City was an ugly pink mess that repeated itself, and 3 cities would surely entail a distinct lack of character, except different gangs and notable landmarks.
..::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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