Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition Reviews

Just try to get the original version somewhere (sadly not on steam). All the Definitive versions are not fun to play if you have played the original one.

The definitive edition is fucking awful lmao, rockstar could have kept the old version and it would be 5000x better but nah

Recently got the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on sale and I'm loving every aspect of the game so far. GTA San Andreas was my childhood game and I enjoyed replaying this game on the definitive edition a lot. The game has significantly improved after the recent update which fixed most bugs and glitches in the game and it now runs very smoothly with great performance and graphics. Highly recommend the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition!

Review After 100% Completion The game in general is very good for nostalgia or newcomers. RECOMMENDED!!! But there are some negative things: *- It's the most unpolished remake in the trilogy. *- Turfwars gang members will run away from the area instead of fighting CJ in some waves. *- Some enemies in the campaign are buggy. *- Trucking's side missions timer doesn't work.

Game plays nothing like the original, also san andreas shouldnt run like complete shit on a modern gaming pc, this is just garbage.

Steam really needs that neutral recommendation option, because here we go again. [h1]Look how they massacred my game[/h1] GTA San Andreas hit PS2 over 20 years ago. It was an incredible game with a huge map to explore and so many, many things to discover and do. A stellar cast, great dialogues and insanely funny radio programs along with a fun rest of the OST made it a worthy successor to Vice City and 3. Still better than IV and V btw. Unfortunately time hasn't been the kindest to the PS2 trilogy and the originally sold on Steam ports were so subpar that you needed extensive modding just to get them to work with an x-box controller. The Definitive Edition launched to well deserved ridicule for its myriad issues and hideous butchering of the character models. A few years on and some fixes and you do have a good, playable game. Still a crime against humanity on the character models though. But it's one of the best PS2 games with some much needed QOL improvements for the longer missions especially. [h1]Unfixed issues and enhancements[/h1] Unfortunately, while the DE does a lot of things right, some of the oldest issues in the game still were not fixed, like Woozie walking to the gate in Mountain Cloud Boys and then refusing to budge. Or invisible flames during End Of The Line. Or the exceeding difficulty to get enough Ballas to spawn near the motel to initiate the gang war to take over that spot. It really shows that Rockstar doesn't care with how little effort they put into the game. On the positive side though, I learned about the driving school in Las Venturas. It didn't use to show up on the map in the PS2/PC editions. The dance minigame is also far more doable since the symbols are no longer a muddy shadow on the screen. [h1]Conclusion[/h1] GTA: San Andreas is still a great game. I just wish that it was given a better remaster than this shitestorm edition that makes many beloved characters look like they escaped from Baldi's Basics. The damn Rockstar Launcher is also a major drag on the enjoyment factor, as it borks out easily. But if it's on sale... get it.

the defective edition is not good as original ,but the latest update is a good update ,get it on sale, full price purchase is a stupid idea

It's honestly solid. It did not have a smooth launch, as I recall it myself (we bought the game, trailers looked great, nobody knew the terrible condition). That being said, they have turned it around. It runs decent, feels as good as the old pc ports with quality of life improvements, and looks really nice. The unreal engine was not a bad choice here. Art style and character models were not the right direction and that's my main criticism. Some areas look like an unreal engine tech demo and not in line with the original 3D era GTA games. Other than that, these are pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I like the simple fun of the classics a lot more sometimes, and these get pretty much everything down. Any missing content you need, just mod it back in. Otherwise I'm happy with it. Don't get it for base price. Only get it on sale.

If you want to buy this game, you should think about it first. There are too many bugs in the game and sudden errors. I have spent 30 hours playing this game.

The so-called "Definitive Edition" of GTA: San Andreas is a disappointing, poorly executed remaster that feels more like a low-effort mobile port. Many mechanics have been stripped down or simplified, and the game still suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues despite patches. Worse, Rockstar removed the original version from the Steam store, leaving this as your only option. ------------------------------------------------------ 🔹 Story Quality: The story is still the classic San Andreas tale we all know and love. It’s the one part of the game that remains intact and enjoyable. 🔹 Story Depth: San Andreas still has a massive world and plenty of side content, but some features feel neutered in this version. 🎮 Controls: Simplified mechanics and clunky controls make this feel like a mobile game port. Gameplay is unresponsive and lacks polish compared to the original. 🌍 Immersiveness: Immersion takes a hit due to the poor visuals, stripped mechanics, and constant bugs. The charm of San Andreas is still there, but buried under a mountain of issues. ⚔️ Difficulty: The game retains the original difficulty, but bugs and poor controls can make things frustrating for the wrong reasons. 🗺 Level Design: The map and missions are unchanged, so the level design remains a highlight. Some visual upgrades like lighting are nice, but not enough to save the package. 🎨 Graphics: AI-upscaled textures look lazy, with inconsistent results across the board. Some visual effects are improved, but character models are laughably bad. 🎵 Sound and Soundtrack: The classic GTA radio stations are still fantastic, though some tracks are missing. The sound quality hasn’t been improved significantly but holds up well. 🕹 Gameplay: Stripped mechanics and simplified features make this feel like a dumbed-down version of the original. Bugs and glitches interfere with basic gameplay. 🐛 Bugs: Despite patches, the game is still plagued with bugs and performance issues. Crashes, texture pop-ins, and other issues ruin the experience. ⌛ Playtime: 20-40 hours if you’re determined to push through it, or less if you give up out of frustration. 🔁 Replayability: The original was endlessly replayable, but this version’s issues will leave you less inclined to revisit. 💰 Price: Only worth considering at a steep discount (50%+) and only if you’re fully aware of what you’re getting into. The Good Stuff: ✅ The classic San Andreas story and characters are still there. ✅ Some lighting and environmental effects look decent. ✅ The radio stations and nostalgic vibes still carry some charm. The Bad Stuff: ❌ Feels like a mobile port with a fresh coat of paint. ❌ Stripped-down mechanics and simplified gameplay. ❌ Numerous bugs and performance issues remain post-patch. ❌ AI upscaled textures and bad character models are laughable. ❌ Original version removed from the Steam store, leaving this as the only option. ------------------------------------------------------ Conclusion: This "Definitive Edition" is anything but definitive. It’s a sloppy, poorly optimized attempt at modernizing a classic, riddled with bugs, bad textures, and dumbed-down mechanics. The original version is sadly no longer available, so if you must buy this, wait for a massive discount and be prepared to spend hours modding it to fix its many flaws.