Review Roundup For Saints Row
gamespot.comA day before launch, reviews for Saints Row have gone live. A reboot of a sandbox-genre series that has never taken itself seriously, Saints Row developer Volition has aimed to create a more grounded story that still has plenty of over-the-top moments scattered throughout its main campaign. Reviews range from positive to disappointed, and while some critics adore the new direction and colorful cast of characters, others regard the gameplay and the new sandbox of Santo Ileso to be average at best.
«For as much as Saints Row differentiates itself from the bombast of its past few entries, it still closely resembles a game from the same era, leading to an experience that often feels stale and dated,» Richard Wakeling wrote in GameSpot's Saints Row review.
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On GameSpot's sister site Metacritic, Saints Row currently has an average score of 63 from 39 outlets. Here's what other critics have to say about Saints Row.
«Saints Row reins in the absurdity to a fairly significant degree but still manages to indulge in some of the chaotic action and silly hijinks the series is known for. Its story is simple and fairly predictable, yet spending time with its diverse and well-rounded characters makes it worth seeing through to the end. It's a shame the gameplay isn't quite as progressive, opting instead for out-of-date mechanics and level design.» — Richard Wakeling [Full review]
«It may not push your new hardware to the limit and is a little rough around the edges, but the latest Saints Row
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