On Surface |
Underwater |
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| Dive Underwater | Swim Forward | ||
| Sprint (Swim Faster) | Sprint (Swim Faster) | ||
| Super Sprint | left analog stick | Swim Direction (Rotation Only) |
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| Jump | |||
| Enter Vehicle | |||
In San Andreas, Rockstar have implemented a feature that will not only keep you afloat at all times, but open up a whole new range of gameplay possibilities. Moving the left analog stick forward will trigger the classic breaststroke movement, and holding X whilst doing so will force CJ to switch to freestyle mode. This however, can only be done for a set amount of time before CJ's stamina runs out. More interestingly, CJ has the ability to dive down underwater and witness the local marine life (the more often you swim underwater, the greater CJ's lung capacity level). When doing so, a breath-o-meter is displayed, and should it fall below 0, CJ's health starts to deduct until eventually, he dies. These features can be used in various situations. For example, if somebody is chasing you, swimming underwater will cause the pursuer to lose your trail. The triathalon contests always begin with a swimming race.







