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Entire state of San Andreas included, meaning three cities will be present
in the game, each connected by countryside. Los Santos, a fictional Los Angeles, San Fierro, a rendition of San Francisco,
and La Venturra, which is the Grand Theft Auto version of Las Vegas.
The twelve small towns often consist of only two junctions and a few buildings,
featuring a liquor store, bakery, pottery and much more.
Larger map, which is much more interesting and "alive" than Vice City.
Hills have been confirmed, and even a mountain is to be included, which is tall enough to take up to ½ a minute to ascend
in a helicopter.
Tweaked Vice City engine, which can support up to four times the draw
distance in rural areas compared to the previous game. Real time reflections, on metal areas of cars, and real time mirrors
will be included.
A great deal of effort has ensured that countryside areas look and feel
organic, with rivers, forests, rolling fields and desert areas. The development team has also improved urban areas by rounding
off what would previously be 'square', right-angled corners.
Smog will be present in Los Santos to give it a "real life" feeling.
In Las Venturra, set up a casino, or gamble in those owned by others.
Countryside areas feature unique vehicles which won't appear in the urban
areas, such as a quad bike.
Improved transition between night and day, with a more immersive feeling
included in each.
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--Info on Cities--
Los Santos:
Populated by the rich and famous, as well as the down-and-out, Los Santos is Rockstar North's interpretation
of modern-day Los Angeles. Movie stars and millionaire rich kids strut their stuff in expensive rides,
while the less-savory individuals hang out in their ghetto homesteads, peddling death and destruction. CJ's home, family,
and former gang resides in Los Santos, and its here that GTA: San Andreas kicks off for real.
San Fierro:
Sources indicate that
CJ will travel to the city of San Fierro after spending the first part of the game in his home
city of Los Santos. San Fierro is based on San Francisco, so it's safe to assume that CJ might be in for a little bad weather. Look
for a tight knit cityscape, and smaller, more foreboding suburbs.
Las
Venturas:
Just like our own loveable sin city Las Vegas, GTA: San Andreas' third main city is Las Venturas. A place where any fool with
a few bucks can get rich gambling in the casinos, or a place where the rich and famous can go bust in the course of one evening,
Las Venturas has something for everyone. It's also the third and final stop that we know of where CJ will get in on some action.
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