Saints Row Reviews

  • M Monster DM Monster D511,631
    14 Sep 2022
    13 14 1
    First time I'm writing a TA review but as a Massive Saints Row fan, I'm glad to start here.

    There is a lot of hate online for this game by people who I think really jumped the gun on few sentences said during reveal, instantly mitigating the story. there is also plenty to be said about the gameplay and of course... Achievements

    Story
    De story of the Reboot is short and sweet. You'd might say the story is too short. If you were to story rush it, you could realistically reach the final level in about 10 hours (on a low difficulty). The story could be longer, but it doesn't overstay it's welcome.
    Also, the prologue before the Saints start is way too long compared to how much story comes afterwards. It gets better, but, you'll have to grind through those early missions to really get to the joyful parts.

    content
    Beside the story, there is a side quest for all 3 companion characters. there is an extra mini storyline involving an "investigation" into the Saints.
    There are 14 ventures with their own missions and challenges. old Saint vets will recognize some of the missions as Insurance fraud, Mayhem and Chop Shop
    Besides that, there are plenty of newly styled activities, making the ventures feel like a breath of fresh air in comparison to older games.
    Outside ventures you got the Bounty-app, which are your hitman targets, as well as "Side Hustles", which are the open world activities. Without spoiling anything, these are new activities not seen in previous Saints Row games.

    This all together means there is more than enough to keep you occupied

    Customization
    Customization is the best it's ever been. Your character can literally be anything, black, white, alien green, smurf blue, looking like the Thing or Drax. Anything you want.
    Cars have a variety of options, and finally you can alter Choppers and Boats too which is long overdue.

    The characters
    Neena, Kevin and Eli
    Neena is an ok character, a bit geeky, low-key arrogant but loyal to her friends.
    Kevin is the killer... besides, yourself, of course. Kevin is a bit extravagant which makes him a good mascot for the new Saints
    Eli is just smart, total geek, but ultimately the guy that comes up with the plans. You could compare him to Dex, but without the attitude, the arrogance and big headedness, you know, the things that make you want to punch Dex

    One story-related thing I hate about these characters, is that they are just there. little to no backstory and it feels like you miss the connection these characters should have, mainly because you never got to experience it.
    as an example, there is one mission with Neena, which is quite personal to her. Considering you and Neena have been friends for years, the info she gives you shouldn't be news to your character.
    Some deep dive into the history of the characters would've been nice

    gameplay and bugs
    So many bugs, it makes achievement hunting a giant pain. DO NOT play this in co-op until the challenge bug got fixed cause that will ruin your game.
    Other than that save breaking bug, there are a few annoying things that you can fix with reloading the game, but unfortunately there are plenty of them.

    Bugs aside, the game plays really well, the driving is good, not excellent, but good. The shooting is horrible, but, changing the auto-aim fixes that. The wingsuit is good fun, the abilities are fun to use and with time you unlock some fun weapons.

    The World and enemies
    The world is nice and diverse. Deserts, Skyscrapers, industrial sites, suburbs, Villa's, and smaller towns. Filled with things to explore and interact with.

    The enemy factions are great! the bosses... not so much due to wasted potential
    Los Pantero's are heavy bruisers, monster trucks, heavy guns and get close and personal fast
    The Idols are fast, great in numbers and riddle you with bullets and various effects
    Marshal has strong units, from armored units with assault rivals, DOA mines, traps and snipers they will pin you down fast!

    As for the bosses:
    Sergio of the Pantero's had potential, but, well... you'll see it if you play it
    The Collective are 6 leaders of the Idols, they got no face and 2 of them don't appear in the main story. Completely empty and boring bosses
    Atticus Marshal is the leader of Marshal, a great character and an awesome boss battle waiting to happen, but alas, nothing of the sorts.

    This is followed by the "End boss" who I'm keeping unnamed, this is the only worthy boss with a good arc and a good battle, so at least it ends on a high

    Achievements
    One missable, one co-op, one collectible achievement and no difficulty achievements.
    If it wasn't for the co-op challenge bug, this would be well easy to complete. Make sure you finish the game or keep a spare save for co-op.
    Keep an eye on the Collective as that's where the missable achievement is.
    There are a few (lots of) photos you need to take for the collectible achievement, but nothing too difficult
    The rest is "grinding" out all the ventures, missions and more, basically just playing the game, which is how it should be.
    4.0
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    Good review. Like the game a lot, but I have never played a game that hard crashes as often as this one does.
    Posted on 22 Oct 22 at 18:21
  • IceNeinKillsIceNeinKills857,570
    14 Sep 2022
    11 15 0
    Saints Row is back!!

    This time our 3rd Street Saints are starting their rise to world domination in the city of Santo Ileso.


    While this is most definitely a reboot of the franchise, do not fret, this is still a Saints Row game. Think more 3 than the over-the-top zaniness of 4.

    The dialogue, the subtle silliness, the chaos contained in a city, the activities, the weapons, the cars, it all breathes Saints Row. Even your favorite chaotic mini games; insurance fraud, mayhem and a Professor Genki-inspired Boot Hill return to this much needed reboot of the franchise. But also adding new, fun mini games such as: Choplifting, Riding Shotgun and enemy waves/horde inspired @Tcha.

    While it isn't perfect, and comes with some bugs, none are game breaking or super annoying/frustrating. While the graphics feel last gen, it's still the best looking Saints game to date and it's not even close. Santo Ileso looks beautiful with diverse areas to carry out your lust for killing or crazy over-the-top driving. It's down right vibrant compared to the dark, grimy and repetitive world of SR4.

    The game is best enjoyed with a mate to divy up the chaos, Collectibles and general open world checklists that can be a slog while solo, but is also a game to pop on and just get lost by yourself.

    The story is typical SR fare. Spreading chaos and destruction across the city while you build up your criminal empire. There are tutorial missions, escort missions, revenge missions and fight the bad guy. But there's also a city wide LARP escapade chocked full of references and humor, crazy dream scape mission, over the top Michael Bay inspired Chase scenes. It has every kind of mission you've come to expect from Saints Row. Aside from your specifically created Boss, we are introduced to a new cast of crew members (and I promise you its ok Johnny Gat isn't in the game.) Neenah, an art loving and car loving but loyal and passionate friend who loves depression shopping with you. Kevin, the health obsessed, crossfit loving orphan DJ. Eli, the business minded entrepreneur with a love of podcasts, he'd rather fight in a court room than with guns. And the mysterious killer, Nahualli.


    For the first time since SR2, we are handed a HQ that you can naturally upgrade throughout the story and customize with stuff found in game via searching or mission rewards. It's a nice addition thats been readded.

    The driving feels smooth (watch out for those fire hydrants!) But, with a press of the over-the-top drift button, either calamity or insane stunts are sure to follow.

    The gun play feels smooth, the guns feel like a nice balance of powerful, real world applicable and then a dash of zany movie/show referenced and inspired weaponry with the usual crazy eyeroll-inducing guns you come to expect from SR. From LARP cardboard weapons to extending boxing gloves to a football shaped sticky grenade. Just because it's not SR4 anymore there is plenty of zany weapons to be had.

    Summary:
    While it has it's faults, it's still a great Saints Row game and even though a reboot, still honors it's past. Santo Ileso is a great setting. The game mechanics are smooth. The guns are fun. The missions are varied enough and upon completion there's room for growth in DLC, yes, the business ventures can grow stale but thats the grind aspect of open world games. Nothing is genre changing but they definitely took the Saints and refined them.
    Don't go off of reviews of people who watched one trailer and formed an opinion. I promise you're missing out on fun game.
    And after 45 hours (with more to come cleaning up achievements) its definitely a game I'd recommend to others, at full price.

    9/10
    Unlocked 37/50 achievements
    Played on Series X
    Primarily in online co-op
    4.5
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