Early '90s Los Santos
Total ratings
3.57
(Rating count:
24,857)
Review summary
Pros
- Graphics are similar to the original PS2 version
- Great nostalgia factor for players familiar with the original game
- Free to play with a Netflix subscription
- Includes some bug fixes compared to the definitive edition on other platforms
- Portable and can connect to controllers
Cons
- Multiple users experience crashing and bugs
- Optimization issues leading to performance problems on various devices
- Controls are difficult to manage on touchscreen; external devices often don't work
- Game saves can be lost or not function properly
- Input lag and other performance issues due to the Netflix version's requirements
Most mentioned
- Crashes and optimization issues
- Difficulties with controls (especially on touchscreen)
- Loss of saved progress
- Performance issues on lower-end devices
- Nostalgia and graphics reminiscent of the original game
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Recent rating average:
2.70
All time rating average:
3.57
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Date | Author | Rating | Comment |
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2024-11-22 | Ari B | Was fun to play but I saved 2 different saves and after I did 99/100 the game closed out and when I went back in both my saved files were gone and even hitting resume just too me back to an earlier point in the game... if it's able to be retrieved or this is an issue that can be fixed that would be cool. Nothing worst than spending hours playing for it all to be erased... | |
2024-11-15 | BÂBY GÄP | It was great while it lasted. This was one of the first games I played when i was little. I got the hang of the controls and everything... Now it won't load. It crashes and goes back to my home screen on my phone. The Ryder mission was almost impossible. The boxes would glitch if you try to pick them up with the forklift or break. I was able to do it ONE time & I saved the game but it crashed and didn't keep some of my saved progress. I've never been so disappointed that a game won't work. | |
2024-10-06 | Jayy | The game is amazing, same classic graphics from ps2 as well, however on most devices I've downloaded it on the phones can't handle the game. I'd recommend using a high end tablet to play, otherwise it's going to freeze and crash as the graphics were not optimized for mobile. It's just a straight port | |
2024-09-09 | Malik Mcintosh | I really like this version im not gonna lie. the graphics are cool, pedestrians with a variety of outfits now and all of that good stuff. However, idk if its because of a lag or bug but during gameplay the game randomly pauses itself. This is getting really annoying and it seems like it does that every 5 minutes. I search on google/youtube on how to fix this problem and NO ONE has a solution. If you guys could just tell us how to fix this problem i would appreciate it. | |
2024-08-08 | Demarion Orta | Honestly, the game is still great, and I haven't run into any bugs. The main issue is that the game is really only playable if you are right-handed or have a controller. It's be great if they added a feature where you can switch which side a specific control is on rather than have it set in stone. It really sucks for left-handed players since we don't have the option to change control functions like we would on a regular console. | |
2024-07-17 | odd animations | I have read reviews of people with older phones experiencing problems, so it might be different for them, but it worked perfectly for me. It's a great game, but I kept having problems with vehicles. Sometimes, when I enter a vehicle, it is automatically in cinematic mode. Once I fixed it, it worked fine. Other than that, it was great. | |
2024-06-06 | Andrea Samardzija | I've played the OG game on Ps2, PC (no controller), remastered version on PS4 and mobile, and this might be my favorite since it's portable, has good controls, can easily hook up to a controller, and even has a cheat window. It also has broken autosaves, is prone to crashing, has a worse version of "Stealing from Uncle Sam", and somehow collecting all the oysters didn't help CJ's appeal which was the whole point. "Supply Lines" is possible to beat though, so there's also that. | |
2024-05-30 | Jesse Teer | Poorly optimized and barely playable. I don't have a particularly beefy device, but it's still a new device and it can barely run this game on minimum graphics. it feels like all the input is being translated into an emulator, instead of directly into the game. glitches and crashes are common. the CPU-intensive nature causes my phone to overheat, leading to even worse performance. unless you have a beefy phone, don't bother. | |
2024-05-21 | Shahab Saeed | They have improved the frame pacing. It is better than the initial release. The jitters were impossible to ignore and play back then, but now it almost playable. But, however , 10 mins of play, and it gets my device so hot that i have to stop. I'm playing on Galaxy s21. I have edited my review thrice, and now updated my ratings from 5 to 2 stars. I think getting the anniversary version is a better option. I have completed the game there, it's smooth and doesn't lag or heat at all | |
2024-01-29 | Peek Bee | Good: 1. many bug fixes compared to latest definitive edition on PC and console 2. classic lighting is also nice to have. Bad: 1.control buttons are too small and hard to edit 2.resolution doesn't save 3.poor optimization and stuttering even on high end snapdragon phones 4. Still many bugs like broken objects drowning into street, assets don't load even when you are close to them, etc. 5. Most likely, comments like this are a waste of time. |
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