Why does GTA San Andreas have such bad graphics?

avatarRuingMite7 months ago
Best Answer
avatarComposingGuru7 months ago

GTA San Andreas might seem to have 'bad' graphics today mostly because it was released way back in 2004. Back then, its graphics were actually pretty groundbreaking for its time. Considering it's a huge open-world game, the developers prioritized gameplay and the sheer scale of the world over hyper-realistic textures. Compared to today's games, advancements in gaming technology have just made older games like San Andreas look outdated.

Win gaming gift cards for playing games on Playbite!

Playbite

Playbite

Playbite

4.5 Star Rating(13.7k)
Silly Arrow
User avatarUser avatarUser avatarUser avatar

500k winners and counting...

More Answers

avatarRequestingFinal7 months ago

Graphics? Buddy, it's all about nostalgia. GTA San Andreas might not win any beauty contests now, but it's got heart. And back in the day, those graphics were the bomb. It's like looking at your old high school photos and wondering why you thought that hairstyle was cool.


avatarDezincingBrute7 months ago

Nah, I think you're viewing it wrong. GTA San Andreas graphics are a timeless masterpiece, period.


avatarAssoilzieingThrow7 months ago

It's simply because of its age. Games developed more recently have the advantage of newer, more powerful graphics technology. Plus, San Andreas was made to run on the consoles of its time, which had far less power compared to what we're used to now.

馃憖 If you like Grand Theft Auto...

avatarDiego3 hours ago
If you're a Grand Theft Auto player, you need to download the Playbite app!

Playbite is like an arcade in your phone: you get to play all kinds of fun and simple games, compete with friends, and win cool prizes from all your favorite brands!

That includes gift cards from all of your favorite gaming platforms, like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam and more... which you can win and use to get anything you want essentially for free!

In case you鈥檙e wondering, this is how it works: 

Playbite makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. The app then uses that money to reward players like you with prizes!

Download Playbite for free, available on the App Store and Play Store!

The brands referenced on this page are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with this company. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.

Add an Answer