Opinion2026-10-25

GTA: San Andreas’ Most Frustrating MIssion Show How Far Rockstar Has Come in 22 Years

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Paulo Kawanishi Polygon
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Genres · adventure, fps, racing
Release · Jun 7, 2005
Developer · Rockstar North
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