Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 PS2 game of the year set in the early 90s. The protagonist, Carl Johnson, returns to his hometown of Los Santos after five years away and finds it rife with gang violence, drugs, and corruption. He soon discovers that he has been framed for homicide by corrupt cops and must embark on a journey across all of San Andreas to save his family and take back control of the city streets. Along the way he will face many challenges as well as gain allies who can help him in his mission.