

Due to a broken frame limiter, the Steam version of GTA San Andreas runs at a lower FPS than the original. However, they create more problems than they fix. There are minor bug fixes and graphical updates from the retail product. While the Steam version offers 16:9 resolution support, it breaks down the aspect ratio. Steam didn't fare much better GTA San Andreas on Steam is hotly contested in the gaming community (Image via Rockstar Games) A new reflective shine on these models can also be a distraction. There are broken character models during cut-scenes, with awkward facial structures and proportion issues. While there are graphical enhancements such as detailed hand models, the negatives far outweigh the positives. These include semi-transparent characters during cut-scenes, corrupted pixels that cover most of the screen, and blocky textures. Due to poor optimization, graphical mishaps and glitches consistently disrupt the gameplay experience. There are several minor and major bugs throughout the remasters. Unless they take a specific route, most players cannot advance the story. One example is the Homecoming mission, where the game freezes before CJ arrives at the police station. The most frustrating experience, by far, is the constant game crashes. The HD remasters of GTA San Andreas are borderline unplayable for most people. The remastered versions that weren't fully remastered However, subsequent porting attempts have resulted in disastrous performance issues. It is not only one of the most popular GTA titles in the series, but it also became the best-selling game for the PlayStation 2 (17 million sales). GTA San Andreas was originally released for the PlayStation 2 back in 2004. GTA San Andreas and its history of porting disasters Whether it's due to game-breaking bugs, low frame rates or the removal of popular features, GTA San Andreas is prone to porting disasters. While the mobile versions are generally well-received, the console remasters and PC versions are not. Since the initial release of the game, Rockstar Games has made it available on several different platforms, including those from Sony, Microsoft, and Valve. The recent issues with the Android 11 version of GTA San Andreas bring to mind the less-than-stellar performance of its remasters.

Given the major disappointments of its remastered versions, GTA San Andreas is best played in its original state.
