That is perhaps what made it a classic in the gaming world. Players, for the life of them, couldn't understand why they were so hooked to a game they couldn't simply fly through. Moreover, the difficulty level of the missions featured is what baffled fans to the point of addiction. The gangster culture portrayed in the game was enough to keep players hooked for days on end. The game became one of the best-rated titles in the world.
When GTA San Andreas came out, it broke the record in the much raved-about franchise, selling over 27 million copies worldwide.