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By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Incredible game -- but incredibly inappropriate for kids.
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
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Based on 20 parent reviews
Parents say that although the game offers an engaging storyline and fun gameplay, it includes significant elements of violence, strong language, and adult themes that make it inappropriate for younger players. Many reviews emphasize that while it can be enjoyable for older teens, it should be approached with caution due to its explicit content, and parents should be mindful of its age rating and the potential influence on impressionable minds.
- inappropriate content
- engaging storyline
- better for teens
- caution advised
- read age rating
- explicit themes
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Based on 49 kid reviews
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What's It About?
Players can select how they move around the screen. They can use a virtual analog stick on the lower-left corner of the screen; digital buttons, which can be resized and moved around the screen to a place most comfortable for the player; or finger flicks, which can also be used in the lower-left corner of the screen. Controls to accelerate or brake while driving are on the lower-right corner of the screen, as are combat options when on foot.
Is It Any Good?
There shouldn't be any doubt by now that any game in the Grand Theft Auto series is a poor choice for young players. That doesn't take away the quality of the game for mature audiences. GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS is widely considered one of the best games in the series, with a strong story, plot twists, and mature themes. Also, this mobile port of the game is just as solid as the console version.
That said, the pervasive sex, drugs, harsh language, and nonstop violence make it wholly inappropriate for children. However, adults looking for a solid, interactive action-adventure game won't be able to put it down.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : December 12, 2013
- Genre : Action Games
- Publisher : Rockstar Games
- Version : 1.0
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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