GTAgames have always been pretty generous when it comes tocramming in content. Even by the series' own lofty standards, however,Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasis an incredibly impressive title in terms of just how many things there are for players to see and do. This is all great for casual players looking to kill a bit of time, but for completionists, it can actually be a bit of a nightmare due to the near-endless list of tasks required to achieve 100% completion.
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Those hoping to accomplish this impressive feat can expect to spend well over 60 hours doing so, makingSan Andreasby far the longest of the original 3D trilogy. Amazingly, there’s actually a fair amount of content that doesn’t count towards 100% completion and the “Remastered” trophy/achievement, so those still eager to explore the game’s world even after unlocking it can continue to do so with a sense of purpose.
Story Missions
With no fewer than 100 of them to play through,San Andreasfeatures more main story missions than any otherGrand Theft Autogame. Its seemingly neverending narrative is broken up into six main acts, with all but the first and last of these taking place in their own distinct part of the county. Players can expect to spend around 30 hours completing all of them, making the game’s main story about as long as the ones found inGTA 3andVice Citycombined.
Nines and AK’s
Fish in a Barrel
Dam and Blast
Up, Up and Away!
End of the Line
Asset Missions
Much like inVice Citybefore it,San Andreasallows players to purchase various properties and businesses around the county, some of which have special missions attached to them. A handful of these — like the ones connected to Zero RC and the airstrip in Verdant Meadows — will be tackled as part of the main story, but the rest will only become available if players go out of their way to unlock them.
Complete the Courier Mission
Side Missions
As is something of a tradition forGTAgames,San Andreasdoes not skimp on the side missions. These include returning classics like vehicle missions as well as the newly implemented driving schools, two of which are visited as part of the main story. Vehicle missions once again offer the best rewards though, with players able to increase their maximum health and armor capacity, become fireproof and even get free train rides from any station across the county by completing them.
8-Track (Finish in First Place)
Kickstart (Score 26 or Higher)
Races
Many of theGTAgames feature racing, but few can come close to matchingSan Andreaswhen it comes to the sheer number of races that are on offer. The game boasts 22 of them in total, with the majority of them split up into three special tournaments. There’s also a series of standalone checkpoint races at Las Venturas Airport, all of which players will need to emerge victorious from to achieve 100% completion.
Heli Hell
Collectibles
Though there are no more hidden packages or rampages for players to worry about, there are still plenty of collectibles inGTA: San Andreas. CJ will need to spray over100 Gang Tagsand also take50 Snapshotsin specially marked spots across the county. There are50 Horseshoesand50 Oystersfor players to find and collect as well, with the latter only found underwater. Tracking down everything will lead to various weapons spawning outside certain safe houses and also increase CJ’s lung capacity to the maximum amount.
Miscellaneous
As well as all of the missions, races, and collectibles, there are a few additional tasks that players will need to tick off to achieve 100% completion inSan Andreas. In terms of assets, they’ll need topurchase all 24 propertiesand each of the5 Hotel Suitesin Las Venturas. They’ll also have tocomplete all three of the import/export vehicle listsin San Fierro andfinish all three rounds for every weaponat one of the Ammu-Nation firing ranges. Finally, CJ will need tolearn the Boxing, Kung Fu, and Muay Thai fighting stylesfrom the game’s three gyms andreach 35% girlfriend progress with Millie Perkins.
Rewards
MuchlikeVice Citybefore it,San Andreasoffers up some pretty decent rewards for those who manage to reach 100% completion. They’re a little less useless this time around though, and can be pretty useful for those who are keen to take over every gang territory or cross off all 70 Unique Stunt Jumps. Neither of these is required for 100% completion, however, nor is maxing out money or achieving the “King of San Andreas” Criminal Rating.
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