There's no doubt that the Saints Row franchise is a core part of Volition's lineup. The action-adventure crime franchise has moved through very different tones throughout its life, but nevertheless remains a classic. That's why Volition's upcoming Saints Row game is worth keeping an eye on. The reboot, simply called Saints Row, looks like a significant step away from its predecessors. While comic elements remain, it's a far more serious game than recent entries, taking a more realistic look at criminal empires. Overall though, Saints Row looks like it'll offer fans the same kind of criminal control they've come to love.
Notably, Saints Row will give fans a new tool with which to stake their claim in territories. A new mechanic called Criminal Ventures serves as a core part of Saints Row's system of territory management. Through the Criminal Ventures system, players can start legitimate businesses that serve as fronts for illegitimate criminal schemes, which will help the player generate some cash and maintain control over Santo Ileso. While many of details of Criminal Ventures remain unknown, the mechanic is a symbol of Saints Row innovations that should make fans optimistic.
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Fans will spend Saints Row fighting with other criminal factions eager to control Santo Ileso. While the Saints will start small, players will claim territory from the Idols, Los Panteros, and Marshall Defense Industries. As Saints Row players take over parts of the city, they'll find empty lots scattered through their new territory. Players can build new businesses on these lots, choosing from a variety of options like a hospital, fast food joint, toxic waste disposal site, and more.
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