When I play video games, there are a few things that I look for. I look for the way the game is built. I look for the way the game pans out a story. I also look for similarities in games that make me say, "yeah, this is like (blank) game, you should check it out" or "its just as lame as (blank) dont waste your time!" Well, when I played Volition Inc.'s Saints Row I thought "woah, this is VERY similar to GTA." Yeah, I know, me and 3 million other people thought that. Well lets face it, it is similar to GTA, but that is a very good thing. It does have the same feel to it to where you can play for hours and still be as entertained as when you just started playing. Its very similar in the way the game is built, where you can do JUST ABOUT anything under the sun. I think that they did look at all the negativity that Rockstar recieved during its GTA run over the last couple 3 years, because although there are very simillar tings going on in the game, you dont cause a puddle of blood to form when you beat someone to death with a bat, and track the blood away from the crime scene with your shoes. Also, you cant take a hooker to the nearest alley and make the car magically rock back and forth while staring out the front windshield either. So, although there are a few things that keep it as graphic as GTA, the graphics are great, especially the explosions. There are lots of missions to play that actually get you things other than just money, yet there are plenty of way to earn that as well. The voice acting is great and the character models are not half bad either. There are plenty of reasons why this game is great and all, but like I always say, no game is perfect so lets get the low down on the down low, so to speak. First, the clipping. Everywhere I turn there is screen clipping! Second, where are the bikes?!? There also seems to be a problem with the roads disappearing while i am driving on them. Other than a few graphical errors and lack of some detail, this game is a must buy for everyone.
Some info you might want to know before I get on with the review, I am about 40-50 hours in the game and beaten the main storyline. My Gamertag is ShottyOwnage You begin the game by making a custom character of your c... Read Full Review
Saints row is a under- appreciated game that really deserves more credit. It may be similar to GTA but you could make that case for EVERY game for pete's sake. The graphics are amazing and they really show what the 360 c... Read Full Review
