Parents need to know that this game is raunchy and violent and portrays just about every deviant act that a criminal could think of in full, living 3-D graphics. Players participate in drive-by shootings, deliver prostitutes to their johns, kill mob bosses, hijack vehicles, and learn to operate within the criminal world. The star rating given to this game is based on quality of gameplay within this adult genre of video gaming and is not an endorsement of the violence within the game.
Positive messages:Gangster lifestyle is central to the storyline, so violence, misogyny, and mayhem are all rewarded.
Positive role models:You are a gangster with no moral compass. You kill policemen, hookers, and anyone else you encounter. You can explore just about any deviant behavior.
Violence:Gang warfare, beatings, drive-by shootings, killing of innocent bystanders, bloody and grotesque deaths.
Sex:The game contains everything from idle come-ons and sexual encounters to pimping and strip clubs. Partial/near nudity.The infamous "Hot Coffee" hidden scene has been removed by the game makers.
Language:You're unlikely to find a video game that uses the "F" word more liberally. Consistent, repeated use of profanity in almost all scenes.
Consumerism:Faux radio and billboard ads spoof national brands.
Many people believe that gta san andreas is nothing but smut and trash just for the sake of it. THEY'RE WRONG! In the game, you play CJ, an african american who ran away from home for 5 years. He comes back when his mother is killed, which is where the game begins. CJ ends up becoming a vigilante, doing anything to catch the men who killed his mother, and trying to pull strings to get his brother out of jail. The antagonists are evil, have foul language (c-word is used once), and teach bad messages. But CJ and his "Gang" aren't like drug dealers or anything. In fact, they do anything they can to keep "that trash" out of their lives and off the streets. This game is filled with an EXTREME amount of foul language, but CJ and many others are verygood role models, and I looked up to them in my younger years. I get A's and B's and respect my parents. But, it is only appropriate for 14 year olds and up. This game is the best selling PS2 game of all time. Any PS2 library is empty without it. Make sure you/your kids know about sex and language. There are sexual references, but the closest thing ever to sex is when your car starts rocking with a prostitute in it. PRostitutes are not mistreated in this game by CJ. Cj destroys the Loco Syndicate, the biggest crack-dealer assosiation in all of San Andreas. Now, you have a better grasp on the game. Sit down and talk with your kids, limit their playing time to just 1 or 2 hours a day, whatever. But this game can be beneficial when establishing moral values (as long as you look up to the protagonists).
Don't get me wrong this is a fantastic game but there is a lot of exposure to violence and sex as well as drugs. But some kids already understand the fact that drugs and violence is bad and shouldn't be imitated in the real world. With the sex I've found that not many of my friends have discovered that you can pick up prostitutes from the streets and have intercourse with them in your car until I told them so aren't some parents being a little paranoid. I think that even though my parents aloud me to have this game I shouldn't be but I think they made the right choice.If you have concerns as a parent watch how your kid plays the game and if they find it fun to kill civilians in different ways (I know I do) and then make your choice. Sorry that the review is a long one. It's my first :)
people whine about this game wayyyy to much. Their are worse games out their that have worse role models and dont belong in the hands of a 10 year old, like Saints Row. But GTA SA is fine. The country is a knockoff of a cliche California with cliche cities, people, cops, and cars and other vehicles that have the front of one car and the back of another. Basically, everything in the game is a knockoff of its real life counterpart. People shouldnt show remorse for anyone in this game. The story is supposed to be good, but I play it for roaming around and doing whatever. Seriously, kids are just going to play it when their older..
well lets see i love love this game its like one of the top 3 in my world god its so FUN!im like a champ at this game ill be freakin this game all the time especial wen im buzzin or twekin!lol yupyup thats rite but by bros got the hang me playin this game. yea it may be violennt but NOT FOR CHILDREN ! ha im 19 and i let my lil nephews play it and hes like 9 and hes knows how to get down in this game !dude dnt fuk wit me rite kno but yea i recoment this game to ppl like the age of 16 and up! kuss yea its very disturrbing to parents ! god parents just let your dang kid play the freakn game then he/.she will learn how the real life is out there for us ppl may be so everyone but yea its a very good game but all the game says is '''TRY ME youll love it"" ! give it a couple trys then it be satified!!
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This really isn't a game for kids. I think if your 16 year old is really mature, they can play it, but don't even let them do the missions yet. Just let them drive around. My dad didn't let me play it until I was 14, and I was only allowed to drive around- no missions, no killing, no cutscenes. If this game gets into the hands of the wrong teen or God forbid, a child, it could be a really bad influence.
This game is amazing! Give it a chance! Or play it like I do. Just Drive around. Thats what I do. You can miss the sex content that way. JUST DON"T CRASH, OR THE COPS WILL SHOOT YOU.
Wow! Another GTA game! Let me write a bad review of it!
Ok first off, If you say these type of games are educational or that you like them, I would consider going to a psycologisist. This is a very violent, sexy, language fullfilling, drug addicting game! If you want to fall in the hands of Satan, then go ahead play it, but be warned. You should not play this game, or you will pay the price!
Not for younger kids but good for older kids, teens, and adults.
I love it but for others it might be inappropriate (see issues above), but it's fun and my mom lets me play it. It don't follow CJ's example or anything but someone else might.
One of the best games out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think it's an amazing game for the right person and if you like it or <3 it (like I do) then theres lots more for you to play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Game is Not for Kids because there is lots of blood and gore for an example a kitana sword would cut the persons arm off another thing is s-x there is a hot coffee mod that lets have s-x with the other person and the language there is f--k b--ch c-----ker h--l d--n motherf--er p---y d--k and di--o
I used to have SOOO much fun playing this, staying up at 5 am laughing my head off. I haved played this for a long time, and im not influenced to go around cutting people heads off. If you really want your kid to enjoy this game, get your kid a cheat sheet. SSSOOOO MUUUUUCCCHH FFFFUUUUNNNN!!!