Graphics: really nice and adds more detail than VC. Nice car crash animations and better weather effects. The frame-rate is smooth all the way with me and I didn't notice a slowdown. A little problem is that some textures take time to load up once you're driving at a high speed. Gameplay: the most aspect of GTA series and SA has the best gp in the series. There's so much to do. The environments are SO HUGE and varied nthat you get lost. We now have more access to indoor areas which is truely amazing. Playing through story-based missions is only a tiny fraction of the game content and you really MUST explore the game. Sound: best sound acting so far. The characters are played wonderfully but only if car rashes had more sound impact to them--they sound too shallow. Value: need I say anything? Lasting appeal: "YOU'LL STAY TUNED IN FRONT OF THE TV PLAYING THE GAME FOREVER" -- I guess this suffices. Last word: I offer my gratitude to R* for making this overall amazing game and presenting it to us. Possible GOTY.
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