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mtitova's Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PS2)
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| [February 15, 2009 09:52:43 PM]
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Grand Theft Auto is a game that is meant purely for adult entertainment. Players are allowed do anything they want to, including extremely offensive and criminal activities. This chance to do things you otherwise would not do in real life is what in my opinion attracts people and makes the game so popular. The missions and all things players do in the game (such as stealing, shooting at police, and disrespecting women) are aimed on what actions will get the most points. I, for example found myself following all the directions I was given by the game, because if I did not, it would slow down my progress. Even though I consider myself ethical person, playing the game unethically did not seem like breaking any rules for me just because it was not real. I felt that I am playing in a way to get the most points and complete the missions to move on to the next. The time you start playing, game puts you in a separate world where the plot is what matters the most.
I strongly believe that the game is meant for mature people that already have established ethical views. In this way, they most likely will not be affected by the game because they are able to separate the game actions from real life. I am glad that I am finished with this assignment because I cant see myself playing the game again. When it can be fun for some it is offensive and a waste of time for others. Even though I did not enjoy the game, I do not think it is unethical because it is just a game. It is a way for spending free time and it will not change the way people act in real life.
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| [February 15, 2009 06:40:17 PM]
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This game is shocking by the amount of racism it contains. Almost every character is a stereotype. For instance African American are portrayed extremely stereotypical not only in the way the act but also the way they look, speak and what environment they are put in. The gang members are Hispanic or African American. They are portrayed as uncivilized, unethical criminals. It relates to what we talked about in class of how this trait can be seen in movies also. It is unfortunate that the image like that is given to a particular race. It plays a bad effect on how the whole race is viewed by people. It is clear that most of the civilized society will understand that the image is extremely over exaggerated, however to people who are unfamiliar with African American race, this image may become the only way they identify the race.
Additionally, the game is sexist in describing women as worthless hookers who can be treated as if they are nothing. They are used as objects for sex and then killed to get paid money back.
And finally, the language used in the game is offensive. However, all these traits go along with the plot and story of the game. The setting has a gang-criminal set up to it, so the sex, violence, and offensive language is not shocking but not surprising.
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| [February 15, 2009 03:17:52 PM]
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It feels great to write a 3 paragraph review and have it not post!
Well, i might as well just rewrite it all again..
I started playing the game a few days ago and my emotional response has been greater which each time I played the game. Because I recently did a paper on GTA III, I noticed that GTA San Andreas is not too much different from it. The GTA games differ in game setting and missions, but the fundamental idea of sex, racism, crime, and violence can be seen throughout the games.
In the opening, the game sets the mood by introducing the main character CJ and problems he is facing. CJ's mom has been killed and he is running from the police because he's been framed for a murder. He is left in the neighborhood of a rivalry gang. Even though the game allows players to make their own decisions, I found t hard not to follow the instructions or "suggestions" of the game. For example when game tells you "use the bike" or "use the car" you find yourself blindly following the instructions because they provide the easiest and fastest way to complete the mission.
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