GTA: San Andreas is considered one of the most successful games in the series. The concept here is classic. The character falls into the woes of gangs who want to divide the city, and performs their tasks, improving the reputation among various criminal clans. A lot of exciting missions, a wide selection of cars with the possibility of tuning them, gang wars with the seizure of territory - this is not the whole list of what made the Rockstar Games next genre a truly cult game. But this list would not be complete without the inclusion of such an important element as the characters of GTA: San Andreas. Many critics and gamers note the good elaboration of their characters and the organic involvement in the storyline. Rockstar created a city in which you really want to live, and each of the significant neighbors has its own unique fate. But the original game did not stop its development, and over time many mods and additions appeared. GTA: San Andreas - mods - some more additional pages in the big history of the criminal city, in which you do not have to be bored.
A feature of the game was the voice acting. All the main characters of GTA: San Andreas were voiced by iconic personalities. These are mainly rap musicians.
Who is in charge of San Andreas?
It is clear that there are plenty of criminal leaders in the game, but the protagonist is trying not to yield to them. The central character of the game is called Carl Johnson (also abbreviated CJ), and he, like most predecessors of the GTA series, has a lot of problems with the law in the Los Santos metropolis. After long attempts to change his failures with drugs and corruption scandals, the hero leaves his hometown and goes to Liberty City. Carl's character was voiced by actor Young Mylai. The prototype of the protagonist, very likely, could serve as the young vocalist of the Faithless band Maxi Jazz.
Return to San Andreas
Five years later, Karl returns to his native places, then, in fact, the game GTA San Andreas begins. The passage starts after a preliminary conversation with the police, to which Karl remains in debt. Eddie Pulaski and Frank Tenpenny are corrupt policemen who promise to keep an eye on him. The gangster atmosphere is waiting for the main character again.
After a successful first bike ride, Karl meets his home, where he immediately finds out about the murder charge. Native Grove Street is waiting for new adventures that will now accompany the main character on every corner. CJ will not tolerate abuse of his family and therefore decides to return to business. Other important characters of GTA San Andreas will help him.
What new can CJ do?
In addition to fast driving in cars, bicycles and motorbikes, which has always been characteristic of the heroes of GTA, the main rebel of San Andreas has prevailed with new skills that have not been encountered before. Now Karl will be able to boast the ability to swim, jump with a parachute. He will begin to master fashion trends, constantly changing clothes and trying on new haircuts. But most importantly, the game has a new system that allows you to train a character. When riding, shooting and fist fighting, these skills will grow. The gym will allow you to lose extra pounds and improve strength characteristics.
Some mods complement the already wide possibilities of the main character of GTA: San Andreas. Character textures thanks to additions can also be changed.
Game Location
San Andreas is a large fictional state through which the protagonist will move. Actions begin in the city of Los Santos, where Carl’s house is located. But in just a few missions it will be possible to advance on the map. At the same time, there are practically no restrictions similar to those that were found in previous GTA games. A variety of cars for GTA: San Andreas will help you overcome the path between distant places. And there really will be plenty to choose from.
The state will be able to visit and test their capabilities in several cities, including Los Santos, Las Venturas, Dillimore and Angel Pine. Different characters will be found in both urban and rural areas. But the main epicenter of events will still remain Grove Street in Los Santos.
The territory of the game is surprisingly vast, it takes months to get acquainted with different corners of this game world, where the unsurpassed characters of GTA: San Andreas are waiting.
Fantastic Four
Carl was unlikely to be able to move further Grove Street, if not for his closest associates. The first part of the game ends with the four heroes (CJ, Sweet, Ryder and Big Smoke) staging their deaths by blowing up a car. These four crucial GTA characters: San Andreas will be a real storm in Los Santos. They are pioneers, after which many new characters for GTA: San Andreas will appear.
Older brother
Sean Sweet Johnson, one of the most respected members of the gang from Grove, is named Sean Sweet Johnson. He, like Karl, often takes risks for his family and seeks a way to avenge the guilty members of the Ballas organization for the murder of his mother.
Since Karl left home 5 years ago, he and his brother broke off their ties for a long time, and now the relationship is not so strong. But after CJ’s “big contribution” to the common cause, the friendship between the brothers again becomes strong and reliable. Sean is quite serious and often does not take jokes comrades. The main goal of his life is to keep his family strong. He is wary of drug trafficking and doesn't really like Mexican gangs.
The voice acting of Sweet was done by FaizonLove, who is known for his voice in the TV series "Alpha"
Easy Rider
Lance Ryder Wilson doesn't like to rush. He is the closest neighbor to the Johnson family. He likes hip-hop artists from Easy-E from NWA. Nickname The unpredictable character received this because of its sharp character. Ryder is angry with Carl for his escape from the city during hard times. He constantly sores on this subject. For the first time, the protagonist interacts with Lance while robbing a local restaurant chain constantly featured in the games of the Grand Theft Auto series. The first attempt was unsuccessful, but that was just the beginning.
For the entire duration of the game, Ryder never took off his black glasses, and his cigar is his constant cigar smoking. He is constantly trying to demonstrate his level of intelligence, considering himself a genius (maybe because he once dropped out of school).
Behind Ryder’s voice is MC Eiht, a California rapper who has become famous for his role in the movie Menace II Society.
Where is the Big Smoke from?
Big Smoke - this is the name of the friends of Melvin Big Smoke Harris, who closes the magnificent four local gangsters. Smoke is a rather fat uncle who is always willing to eat. His views on drugs are different from the Svitovs, and there are some plans to open a drug business near San Fierro. But this idea has no support from the rest of the gang members. The intrigue remains whether Smoke can resist the temptation of a large jackpot on the side. Melvin has many ambitions and a lot of shops in the area under a cap. In Smoke missions, you can try a variety of cars for GTA: San Andreas.
Smoke's voice belongs to Clifton Powell, who appeared on Brothers in Arms.
The family is inferior without women
Kendl Johnson is one of the few main female characters in the game. She is rather grouchy, but loves both brothers. True, Kendl cannot understand Sean's dislike of the Mexicans. By the way, he often plays with them. But when you need to speed up an important process or guide your brothers on the right path - it is right there! The sister is not involved in missions, but is a rather entertaining character. One of the gangs that the Grove Street guys are up against, the Orange Grove Families, is related to her because her boyfriend Caesar Vialpando is from there. Karl is trying in every possible way to change the situation and quarrel an incompatible couple.
Other important characters
In fact, the game has a lot of paramount as well as characters playing a not so prominent role. But in order to collect them all, a whole encyclopedia would be needed. Here we’ll try to add those who left a really important mark in the fate of CJ and the promotion of the GTA storyline. Based on the biographies of these characters, you can get an idea of the close relationship of the game with African American culture, and in particular with music. GTA: San Andreas, mods, also added some interesting characters to the game.
Parody of a gangsta rap singer
Og Lock (Jefferey OG Loc Martin), who appears a few missions after the start of the game, really looks like a failed singer. He is hung with chains, wears a bandana, but nothing special stands out. Jeffrey is almost harmless, he has no problems with the police, except for a few fines for improper parking. He is trying to create a unique style in music, in which hip-hop and reggae should be mixed. In the game you can listen to what he composes. Og Lock - a comic parody of the image of the rapper in general.
Hermit Legend
Mad Dog (Madd Dogg) - the opposite of Martin, the legendary rap musician who broadcasts on one of the main radio stations - Radio Los Santos. He used to work a lot and sell millions of copies of records, but in the game he lives in solitude. Mad Mansion at Vinewood Hills will be an entertaining object from an interesting mission in the style of stealth action. Mad no longer wants to participate in the hectic life of local groups and isolated in the wilderness. But there is a dark side to the biography - now he is a slave to drugs and alcohol.
Old rice
Old Reece is a good-natured person who owns a network of hairdressers. In each of them you can learn something new about life around. And the hairdresser, where Old Rhys himself works, is the place where Karl is always ready not only to cut his hair, but also to chat. Rice has a special warmth for Carl and is always ready to provide a small part-time job if CJ needs it.
Failed love
C.J. will have a few intrigues in the game. One of the most dangerous is Catalina. She is ready to shoot Karl and can immediately throw himself on his neck. A girl with a beautiful voice and amazing Mexican pronunciation, who is always ready to fend for herself and even restore order in the nearest settlements.
Catalina is the second important female character in the game. Lives in the countryside, in a small van on the hills. Karl will have to help her in several unforgettable tasks.
Bad cop
Frank Tenpenny is one of the main villains of the game. Even though he wears a police badge. He absorbed all the stereotypes inherent in the guard of the rule of the black quarter. Constantly sneers and leads a double game. It occupies an important place throughout the storyline. And part of the game after the abduction of Karl has as a basis the insidious plans of this antagonist.
The voice acting of the character Tenpenny was made by the unsurpassed Samuel L. Jackson.
The game GTA: San Andreas, the passage of which is difficult to forget, has created many amazing characters that will long remain in the memory of fans of the series. There are many more funny, charismatic or simply naive characters who are waiting for their disclosure, among them we can distinguish Officer Pulaski (partner Tenpenny), anarchist Mike Toreno, lucky Barry Thorne, funny Woozy and hateful Truth.