Saints Row: The Third

1. swinkstocks

   Nov 15, 2011

   10

   Game of the Year, GTA on steroids. This game is explosive, fun, and takes gaming to a level we have never seen before. This game is the badGame of the Year, GTA on steroids. This game is explosive, fun, and takes gaming to a level we have never seen before. This game is the bad boy of the gaming industry.… Expand

   • 30 of 43 users found this helpful
2. Pomegranate23

   Oct 30, 2013

   10

   Fantastic game!
   SR 1/2 were trying to remain somewhat realistic while being insanely fun, this game is only about the fun!
   Great relaxingFantastic game!
   SR 1/2 were trying to remain somewhat realistic while being insanely fun, this game is only about the fun!
   Great relaxing game where u get to blow up everything. Some stuff are missing such as racing and a few other activities I wish we would have seen here. The story doesn't make me care as much as the first games, but then again its ment to be crazy.… Expand

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4. dyspeptic

   May 25, 2014

   10

   Last Played: Feb 2014
   PROS: + True single-player sandbox with minimal story to get in the way + Several fast vehicles means you aren't stuckLast Played: Feb 2014
   PROS: + True single-player sandbox with minimal story to get in the way + Several fast vehicles means you aren't stuck with one "best" vehicle all the time + Blowing stuff up (which is 98% of the game) is really fun
   CONS: - Some weapons are weak and you'll never use - Some fight types are irritating (gang survival)
   
   REVIEW: Let's be absolutely clear: this game is not trying to be GTA. It is not trying to offer a story, or multiplayer (which is tacked on if you insist on trying), or a rich cultural experience, or any other pretentious thing you can think of. It is about doing what you want when you want to. You want to throw a fart-in-a-jar at a cop? Fine. Want to run over hookers on a motorcycle? That's fine too. The only limitation is that some event types only appear after a certain "story mission" type (these actually just introduce activity types with some well-voiced but stultifyingly dumb dialogue on the side). That's it. "Finishing" the game doesn't really reward you, because the whole thing is about the activities along the way, and SR3 does this magnificently. You can collect the best vehicles from game start and it is worth grabbing a few, because several of the best cars perform similarly well. Actually, hijacking pretty much any vehicle will make for a passable getaway car (though I wouldn't recommend a garbage truck). This actually works pretty well for the game, since you can experiment with several vehicles instead of being forced into a single best car. The best thing of all, however is the destruction factor--which is good, because the activities are just different variations on blowing stuff up. I said before that the ending isn't rewarding, but you know what? It doesn't matter because the stuff you'll remember are the fireballs along the way.
   
   Which is not to say the game is without flaw. In contrast to the variety of functional cars, there really are "best" weapons that you'll use exclusively (unless forced by a special activity). Ultimately, this doesn't hurt the game too much, because the best weapons are so fun to use, but it is still there. You may also find that certain activity types aren't up your alley. This really shouldn't pose a problem to anyone, though-you'll only be forced to do each activity once (story) and then you can ignore them. If you find the game too easy, you can simply not buy upgrades or call in swarms of allies. This game is all about choice, and it does it oh so well.
   
   Just don't expect to be able to stay away for long periods your first playthrough.… Expand

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5. COMThing

   Jul 17, 2014

   8

   An excellent game, filled with comedy and a bit of insanity. It takes the basic format of GTA and makes it silly, but with a decent storyAn excellent game, filled with comedy and a bit of insanity. It takes the basic format of GTA and makes it silly, but with a decent story (albeit some missions are just introductions to the various activities).… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
6. LaKriz

   Dec 6, 2011

   8

   This game is so much over the top that it just can't be everyones cup of tea. I liked it a lot though and even after I finished the main storyThis game is so much over the top that it just can't be everyones cup of tea. I liked it a lot though and even after I finished the main story line I still come back to it every now and then just to have some fun. Yes, there are several things that I could complain about, like the way the engine handles respawning of people and vehicles or the very basic AI. But all in all this game is a very enjoyable experience and I never had the feeling of wasting my money on this title.… Expand

   • 12 of 14 users found this helpful
7. Niroo

   Mar 15, 2012

   7

   There isn't much of interest beyond the main singleplayer campaign, but what a blast that it! Saints Row the Third features about 15 hours ofThere isn't much of interest beyond the main singleplayer campaign, but what a blast that it! Saints Row the Third features about 15 hours of craziness and over the top action that I expect will bring many a smile to even the most cynical gamer out there.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
8. moifoi

   May 4, 2012

   0

   The game is pretty good, GTA has better chars and story, however the buggy escort missions ruin the game. They need to clean up the AI in thisThe game is pretty good, GTA has better chars and story, however the buggy escort missions ruin the game. They need to clean up the AI in this game, all 3 have had the same problem and it makes the game flawed.… Expand

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