What the Saints Row Reboot is Really Missing is its Own Johnny Gat

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It is no secret that the recent reboot of the Saints Row franchise was controversial from its outset, stripping away the established story of the previous four mainline games and introducing an entirely new set of characters. While the reboot aimed to tell its own unique story, its use of the Saints name meant that it was inexorable that fans would make comparisons to the franchise's original titles.

Having launched only recently, discourse surrounding the new Saints Row title has been relatively mixed in terms of the game's reception. Be it through glitches or a cast of characters that did not resonate with many players, it is clear that the reboot could have used a character with the same presence and swagger as the original titles' Johnny Gat.

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Johnny Gat was an integral part of Saints Row's plot right from the outset of the franchise with its first release in 2006. Being one of the most influential and prominent members of the Third Street Saints, it can be said that Gat is one of the most memorable characters across the entire series.

Developing a close bond with the playable protagonist of the original Saints Row games, Gat was loved by fans due to his style, loyalty, and connection to the gang. Johnny Gat is overtly brash and hot-headed, being as quick to insult as he is to pull the trigger. However, behind the outward bravado and violence is a man who holds his friends in high regard and is willing to risk his life for their protection.

Due to the aforementioned hotheaded nature of Gat, he often served as one of the main sources of comedic relief within the games that he featured, which only furthered the positive reception that he received from players. Gat became so beloved