Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The most ambitious GTA of its era, San Andreas spans three major cities — Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas — connected by vast countryside, deserts, and mountains. Players control Carl "CJ" Johnson as he returns home after his mother's murder and gets drawn back into gang life. Features RPG elements including character customization, territory control, and a staggering variety of activities from gang warfare to casino gambling.