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GTA San Andreas (for mobile) review

“2004 called , it want’s its game back ” this was my first reaction when i downloaded and opened the brand new GTA San Andreas app for iOS (coming soon to Android and Windows Phone) for the first time , The game is the third GTA game for mobile devices after GTA 3 and the all time favourite GTA Vice City .The $6.99 game will hopefully bring back some old memories to veteran GTA players who might find the plot very familiar ,but sadly the stock thumb controls and the cheap explosions makes the game look a little dull ,To be honest i also found the game a bit too large for a mobile device but that is mainly due to the complexity of the maps and details in the game but still , the 1.7GB game will need atleast more than 2.5GB+ of free space to download without getting a failed to download error , but hey , you can still brag about playing a former console/PC game on your mobile device now and that alone is enough for most gadget addicts

Plot ,Gameplay and Controls

If you played this game on a console or pc ,the plot will be nothing new except for the fact that now you can carry it in your pocket or bag. The Game starts with CJ , who returns to his old home in San Andreas after spending a complicated life in Liberty City . Being a GTA Game , there is no real necessity in playing missions ,The graphics however are not top notch and explosions and shadows do require some love as they tend to be cheap looking, but the game is still jolly fun after all these years and if you just want some fun , you can just steal a car and drive along the complex network of roads , and highways occationally crashing into people and lamp posts or drop lead down range with the numerous weapons you can accquire at hidden locations (sorry , cheats still dont work on mobile devices) .Speaking of weapons , the game’s auto targeting system doesn’t really help here because it will automatically point the gun at any target around you , and this certianly won’t help you if you are surrounded by a platoon of Ballas or Vagos gang members only to find that your M4 keeps aiming at a old lady across the street . This however can be corrected by touching the target ,but if you don’t like the annoying shooting controls and the onscreen thumb controls ,you can always spend some real cash on a iOS /Android friendly external game controller and call it a day .

The Good

*its San Andreas in your
pocket hommie ,enough said..

What's Bad

*icontrols , the auto fire and the on screen controls which can miss your touch will drive you to insanity in a few hours
*some graphic details still need some polishing

Our rating - 8/10

Written By Rakitha Peiris (2013/12/19)
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