The GTA San Andreas complete walkthrough serves as a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts, outlining key aspects of this iconic title. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this project ranks among the most celebrated creations by Rockstar Games. The original game made its debut on October 26, 2004, for the PlayStation 2, subsequently being adapted for PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, iOS, and Android platforms.
Currently, the original version has been taken down from various digital storefronts and has been superseded by the GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition. However, players who acquired it prior to its removal in November 2021 or those with a physical copy can still enjoy it.
This walkthrough guide includes discussions about:
- Main story missions
- Side missions
- Top vehicles
- In-game girlfriends
- Achievements and trophies
- Criteria for 100 percent completion
GTA San Andreas walkthrough: An overview of the game
Undeniably, GTA San Andreas stands as a monumental entry within the 3D Universe of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. It was one of the most ambitious projects initiated by Rockstar during its time, and the results speak for themselves.
In the narrative, the player assumes the role of Carl “CJ”Johnson, pitted against antagonists like Frank Tenpenny, Big Smoke, and Ryder, among others. Importantly, it should be noted that Frank Tenpenny serves as the primary villain throughout the game.
The game features three prominent cities: Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas, which together form the fictional State of San Andreas (as depicted in the 3D Universe). Players can also access a part of Liberty City from the same universe, although freeroam options are limited. The plot centers around CJ’s return home following his mother’s death and his quest to reclaim the respect of his community by vanquishing rival foes.
How many main story missions does Grand Theft Auto San Andreas have?
GTA San Andreas boasts the highest number of main story missions across the entire Grand Theft Auto series. Rockstar packed in an impressive 100 missions (105 if you include cutscene missions), offering players countless hours of engaging gameplay. Its captivating storyline ensures that seasoned gamers often revisit it.
Below is a list of all the missions that fans should be aware of:
- In the Beginning
- Big Smoke
- Sweet & Kendl
- Ryder
- Tagging Up Turf
- Cleaning the Hood
- Drive-Thru
- Nines and AK’s
- Drive-By
- Sweet’s Girl
- Cesar Vialpando
- AND Loc
- Running Dog
- Wrong Side of the Tracks
- Just Business
- Home Invasion
- Catalyst
- Robbing Uncle Sam
- High Stakes, Low-Rider
- Life’s a Beach
- Madd Dogg’s Rhymes
- Management Issues
- House Party
- Burning Desire
- Gray Imports
- Doberman
- The Sepulchres
- Reuniting the Families
- The Green Sabre
- Badlands
- First Date
- Tank Commander
- Body Harvest
- King in Exile
- First Base
- Local Liquor Store
- Gone Courting
- Against All Odds
- Made in Heaven
- Small Town Bank
- Wu Zi Mu
- Farewell, My Love…
- Are You Going to San Fierro?
- Wear Flowers in Your Hair
- 555 We Tip
- Deconstruction
- Air Raid
- Supply Lines…
- New Model Army
- Photo Opportunity
- Jizzy
- T-Bone Mendez
- Mike Toreno
- Outrider
- Mountain Cloud Boys
- Ran Fa Li
- Lure
- Amphibious Assault
- The Da Nang Thang
- Snail Trail
- Ice Cold Killa
- Pier 69
- Toreno’s Last Flight
- Yay Boom-Boom
- Back to School
- Zeroing In
- Test Drive
- Customs Fast Track
- Puncture Wounds
- Monster
- Highjack
- Interdiction
- Verdant Meadows
- Learning to Fly
- NOAH
- Stowaway
- Black Project
- Green Goo
- Fender Ketchup
- Explosive Situation
- You’ve Had Your Chips
- Don Peyote
- Architectural Espionage
- Key to Her Heart
- Dam and Blast
- Cop Wheels
- Up, Up and Away!
- Intensive Care
- The Meat Business
- Fish in a Barrel
- Madd Dogg
- Freefall
- Misappropriation
- High Noon
- Saint Mark’s Bistro
- Breaking the Bank at Caligula’s
- A Home in the Hills
- Vertical Bird
- Home Coming
- Cut Throat Business
- Beat Down on B Dup
- Grove 4 Life
- Riot
- The Desperados
- End of the Line (Finale)
The game is rated ESRB M for Mature (ages 17 and older). It’s advisable for parents to review the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas parental guide prior to allowing younger players.
Side missions available in GTA San Andreas
San Andreas offers side missions split into five distinct categories, providing a refreshing break from the primary storyline with varied experiences. Some of these side missions are linked to the game’s achievements and trophies, which are detailed further in this guide.
The following are the side mission categories you can explore:
Vehicle Sub-Missions
- Firefighter
- Freight Train Challenge
- Paramedic
- Pimping Missions
- Taxi Driver
- Vigilante
GTA San Andreas Schools
- Driving
- Bike
- Boat
- Pilot Schools
Side Tasks and Activities
- Ammu-Nation Shooting Range
- Basketball
- BMX Challenge
- Burglar
- Exports & Imports
- Gyms
- Lowrider Challenge
- Unique Stunt Jumps
- Beat the Cock! (Triathlons)
- Beefy Baron
- NRG-500 Challenge
- Pool
- Race Tournaments
- Rampages (Multiplayer)
- Stadium Events
- The Chiliad Challenge
Asset Missions
- Courier Missions
- Quarry Missions
- Trucking Missions
- Valet Parking Missions
Time-sensitive Missions
- Big Smoke’s Cash
- Yay Courier
Readers should keep in mind that time-sensitive missions can easily be overlooked and are not available later. The missions involving Big Smoke’s Cash and Yay Courier activate after completing the King in Exile task, and players should anticipate a call from Cesar Vialpando regarding these missions.
Top vehicles in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas features an impressive roster of 189 vehicles, including cars, bikes, helicopters, airplanes, trains, and various law enforcement vehicles. Yet, not every vehicle is equally beneficial or fun to drive. Though some vehicles can be customized, many players prefer the NPC cars that populate the streets.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the best NPC vehicles to drive in GTA San Andreas:
- Turismo – 149.13 mph (240.00 km/h)
- Hell – 149.13 mph (240.00 km/h)
- Super GT – 142.92 mph (230.00 km/h)
- Cheetah – 142.92 mph (230.00 km/h)
- Bullet – 142.92 mph (230.00 km/h)
- Hotring Racer – 136.70 mph (220.00 km/h)
- ZR-350 – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Sultan – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Sparrow – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Shamal – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Sea Sparrow – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Phoenix – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Maverick – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Jester – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Hydra – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Hunter – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Comet – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- Banshee – 124.27 mph (200.00 km/h)
- NRG-500 – 118.06 mph (190.00 km/h)
- FCR-900 – 117.81 mph (189.60 km/h)
- PCJ-600 – 117.56 mph (189.20 km/h)
- Sanchez – 115.76 mph (186.30 km/h)
- Freeway – 115.20 mph (185.40 km/h)
- BF Injection – 105.63 mph (170.00 km/h)
- Bandit – 105.63 mph (170.00 km/h)
- Vortex – 93.21 mph (150.00 km/h)
- Combine Harvester – 86.99 mph (140.00 km/h)
- Rhino Tank – 49.71 mph (80.00 km/h)
- Jetpack
Number of girlfriends in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
In the game, players can engage with a total of six girlfriends that Carl “CJ” Johnson can date. The list includes:
- Denise Robinson
- Millie Perkins
- Helena Wankstein
- Katie Zhan
- Michelle Cannes
- Barbara Sternvart
Denise Robinson and Millie Perkins are introduced automatically during the storyline, while the remaining four need to be approached for interactions that lead to romantic relationships. Below is a brief guide on how and when CJ encounters each girlfriend:
- Denise Robinson – Encountered during the Burning Desire mission.
- Millie Perkins – Met during the Key to Her Heart mission.
- Helena Wankstein – Located near the Ammu-Nation store in Blueberry, Red County.
- Katie Zhan – Found at the golf course near the Cobra Martial Arts Gym, Garcia.
- Michelle Cannes – Located at the Driving School in Doherty, San Fierro.
- Barbara Schternvart – Found at the Tierra Robada police station in El Quebrados.
Each girlfriend has unique requirements to maintain a positive relationship with CJ. The GTA San Andreas walkthrough recommends consulting the San Andreas girlfriends guide for more insights.
Achievements and trophies in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Rockstar Games has incorporated 33 trophies and achievements within Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, which players can unlock across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox systems. Each achievement has distinct values and criteria for unlocking. GTA San Andreas walkthrough participants should take note of the following rewards:
- Getting Started: Finish the Big Smoke mission.
- Represent: Acquire a Grove Street tattoo.
- Hustle Some: Win a game of pool.
- The American Dream: Buy any house.
- Get a Pump: Complete a barbell curl or bench press at any gym.
- Pay ‘n’ Spray: Utilize a Pay ‘n’ Spray shop while having a wanted level.
- Bike or Biker: Conclude either the BMX or NRG challenge.
- Beat the Cock: Victory in the Beat the Cock! marathon.
- Metrosexual: Spend $6,969 on apparel, hairdos, and tattoos.
- Freight Date: Travel via train between cities.
- Horror of the Santa Maria: Experience drowning.
- Assert Yourself Next Time: Fail a mission.
- Home Run: Successfully cross the “final base” with a girlfriend.
- What are the Odds: Place a winning bet on a horse at the Inside Track.
- Double or Nothin’: Risk all your funds on red or black and win.
- Assassin: Execute a stealth kill.
- A Legitimate Business: Export an entire list of cars to the Easter Basin Docks.
- School’s Out: Achieve full completion of a vehicle schooling side task.
- Serial Offender: Get arrested a total of 50 times.
- What the City Needs: Level up to 12 in the Vigilante side task.
- Savior: Attain level 12 in the Paramedic side mission.
- Rescue a Kitten Too?: Reach level 12 in the Firefighter assignments.
- Yes I Speak English: Fulfill 50 taxi fares.
- Trickster: Master the Pimping Game. (Exclusive to Xbox)
- Time to Kill: Watch the entire credits until completion.
- What Happens in Las Venturas…: Unlock the Las Venturas map area.
- All Dressed Up for San Fierro: Unlock the San Fierro map area.
- The Los Santos Slayer: Accumulate a total of 4,000 NPC kills.
- Public Enemy No. 1: Achieve a six-star wanted status.
- The End of the Line: Successfully finish the End of the Line mission.
- Original Gangster: Reach peak respect.
- Chick Magnet: Achieve maximum sex appeal.
- Grove Street War Lord: Capture 30 territories.
- The Key to San Andreas: Unlock all trophies. (Exclusive to PlayStation)
For additional information, the GTA San Andreas walkthrough encourages consulting the GTA San Andreas trophy guide.
Tips for achieving 100% completion in GTA San Andreas
Players aiming for full mastery of the game should strive to achieve 100% completion in San Andreas, which is both rewarding and challenging. The GTA San Andreas walkthrough guide urges players to pursue this goal. The criteria for full completion encompass the following:
- Finish all 100 main story missions.
- Complete all asset missions.
- Finish six vehicle sub-missions.
- Win 25 racing tournaments.
- Compete in and win four stadium events.
- Complete three vehicle challenges.
- Fulfill all three vehicle export lists.
- Achieve at least a bronze medal in all School Challenges.
- Finish four Ammu-Nation Shooting Range Challenges.
- Purchase all properties, which include 29 Safehouses and three assets.
- Master all three gym fighting techniques.
- Spray all 100 gang tags.
- Collect 50 images using your camera.
- Gather 50 horseshoes.
- Collect 50 oysters.
- Achieve at least 35% girlfriend progress with Millie Perkins.
By diligently following the GTA San Andreas walkthrough and completing these tasks, players will gain mastery of the game, along with the coveted ‘The Key to San Andreas’ Platinum trophy for PlayStation users.
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