Their rating lowers every time they get arrested, killed or using the official cheats. Players can also gain higher Criminal Ratings every time they earn money, complete tasks and kill enemies. Enacting too much violence will raise his wanted meter from 1 to 5 where 5 will bring the entire army against them. Players are free to do the story mode, perform sidequest, earn reputation, enact heists, enjoy recreational activities or simply do a rampage against pedestrians and the police. Places range from the cul-de-sac to busy streets, the city, mountainside, countryside, seaside, gambling facilities, and even a secret military base. This game has more than 30 hours of gameplay due to the open-world exploration. The game has been noteworthy for having a very large voice cast. Players are tasked to reunite the gang and establish their dominance against rival gangs, large syndicates and even corrupt officials who framed him for murder. His mother was murdered by a drive-by shootout and his local gang Grove Street Families has fallen apart. CJ returns from Liberty City five years after he left his crime-ridden hometown. Players take the role of a former gangbanger Carl “CJ” Johnson.
GTA San Andreas takes place in the fictional Los Santos, San Andreas during the 90s.
