Saints Row Should Bring Back Some of Its Zaniest Weapons
Though the Saints Row franchise started life as a non-linear approach to Grand Theft Auto, borrowing much of the same general design principles and tone but switching up some mechanics and story beats, the series quickly developed its own identity. While Saints Row 2 maintained a grounded tone, some more unique elements started to creep their way in, including more comedy-focused dialogue and mini-games. By the time the Saints Row franchise reached its third and fourth installments, the tone had shifted completely, honing in on the more zany and bizarre elements that kept it distinct from the GTA series.
Along with the dialogue, characters, and mini-games, Saints Row's weapons also got a lot wackier. Guns that shot out Dubstep rays, RPGs that launched out mind-controlling octopi, and giant oversized hands capable of pulverizing enemies in just one hit were all just a few of Saints Row's wildest weapons. And though the new Saints Row game seems to be sticking to a slightly more grounded tone, key word slightly, it's vital that it includes at least a handful of out-there weapons.
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The introduction of more zany weapons in the later Saints Row games immediately set the tone for the entire adventure. When players can wield a giant purple «Penetrator» from the get-go, they know they're in a for a wild, tongue-in-cheek ride, filled with crude humor. Having these more unique weapons appear over the course of the game continuously reminds players of the light-hearted tone the game is going for.
Having these bizarre weapons in the game also keeps Saints Row distanced from other open-world crime games on the market. Quite a few fans are a little skeptical about this new Saints Row
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