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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 53.9 hrs on record (48.1 hrs at review time)
Posted: 14 May, 2016 @ 6:16am
Updated: 10 Mar, 2021 @ 3:03pm

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Let's be honest, I've never played the rest of the Saints Row installments. However, it's been proven to be a worthy purchase, one that I didn't regret at all. Here's hoping Saints Row V is in development :)


"Politics of It All."

[+] PROS;

(a) Gold Comedy
You just really need to intensify your hearing.

(b) A Blast from The Past
References here and there to other beloved titles; Metal Gear and etc. Think of it as the Scary Movie of video games.

(c) Plot
Nonsensical in one word, although it made me want to play the other games of the same franchise. Just to contrast.

(d) Over The Top
Gunplay is pretty standard. But expanding your arsenal is always fun! Pistols, shotguns, launchers... Superpowers! Have your pick!! Another game where you can mess up and not pay up.

(e) Life of The Party
Chances are you've already slept with anything that moved in your crew but this bears repeating- the interactions you have with your crew can be quite fun! There are additional minigames that are fun little time killers and for you to practice your many kickass abilities. Challenging, rewarding and call for different types of approaches as well be it time-attack, endurance or strategy-oriented~


[-] CONS;

(i) ADHD
In terms of combat and exploration. There's only so many headshots and takedowns that you can do before it goes stale.

(ii) Cut Down in Its Prime
Uninspired architecture as to the so-called 'Open World'. Also nothing worth pointing out that is graphically spectacular.

(iii) Candy from A Baby
An easy game to beat. Despite the superpowers saving the day, they simply make other mechanics obsolete. The many movement manoeuvres, for instance turn vehicles into 'meh'.


"The Votes are In!"
Despite not having played any of the other Saints Row games- the plot was very easy to follow which I imagine was due to its wacky writing and eccentric characters.

8/10
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Two Clicks 30 May, 2021 @ 2:04am 
It certainly provides comedy gold through its wacky comedy. Over the top may be an understatement. Its why I havent played this one. Played no. 3. But its been a good few years. Enough time to put aside all the ADHD it generates and have another go!