Saints Row Review: How Not to Make Open World Games
Saints Row — a reboot of the beloved franchise created by Deep Silver Volition — seemingly had regained the trust of its fans after an initial reveal had them deeply worried. The developer was able to create some buzz through succeeding trailers, which made fans excited for its release. Now, having spent over a week with the game — Saints Row released August 23 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X — I am afraid to say that the initial fears of the fandom have come true. This new take on the descent into a life of crime for the Saints is devoid of all the quirky traits that made it truly stand out and set itself apart from Rockstar's GTA games back in the day.
The Saints return in a new setting, the city of Santo Ileso. But it would have been better if they had stayed home and thought this outing through. It might have prevented them from falling flat on their faces. Saints Row puts you into the shoes of the Boss. Having been fired from a private military gig and your housemates abandoned by their gangs, you and your crew set out to establish your own criminal empire as the Saints.
Saints Row offers multiple customisation options for the Boss, vehicles, and weapons. I spent a few hours creating a library of custom designs for my character. Vehicle and weapon customisation is also highly detailed. You can spend a fair amount of your time in the customisation menus, which is probably the most fulfilling aspect of the game.
Saints Row Release Date, System Requirements, Gameplay, Download Size, and More
Saints Row kicks off on an intriguing note with the Boss being betrayed and the Saints HQ destroyed. However, we then jump back into the past to experience the events that lead to that moment. This premise could
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