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Any of you guys have this game, or played it yet? IMO, it's a top 3 game for the Xbox 360, and a must have if you're a fan of the GTA series.
 
I wrote this back in September on a different forum:Gameplay; 9A way to describe the gameplay in Saints Row is one word. That word? Awesome. Awesome is the way I would just want to describe a great game like this one. The look and the feel of Saints Row is simply amazing. The gameplay just condescends more to an urban style like the game it is. The ragdoll physics are great when you shoot someone in the car, while they are driving. They simply fall over, forward, etc. When they fall forward, they usually hit the horn of the car, making it beep. The feel of the gameplay is really nice, the controls are set up pretty good. There are some glitches, just like in every game, but no game killers. It's just minor in this game, as far as I've actually known. The vehicle damage on the game isn't the best in the world, but when you slam up against something, chances are that the vehicle will be a little dented, so if you plan on purchasing this game, plan on not counting on damage so much as you'd like. One thing that really sets apart this game [Saints Row] from GTA [Grand Theft Auto] while driving, is that when you are driving full speed, and hit a very hard wall, or run into something head on from the car, you might fly out of the windshield along with the "homie" that is rolling with you. To make a statement of the gameplay from the "row that belongs to the saints," is that the gameplay is copied from GTA, but more honed, polished, and much more improved realistically-wise straight and to the point.Presentation; 9.0I personally like the presentation setup in the game. It's easy to get around the menus from one part to another. The menu is setup easily, no difficult introductions to get use to it. You got your basic Single Player, Multiplayer, Options, and Extras as most games have. It seems pretty slim on how to get around from right there, but if you're talking about a game like Saints Row, then that's okay, because you don't need a huge menu, or anything. The only thing you need is to unpause the game and, pull out your Vice 9 and start popping some Vice Kings! Yeah! Sorry, I was just being a little enthusiastic. The cut scenes are done nicely, and the framerates are performed well. To add to that, the storyline is surprisingly better than I would had thought it would be.Sound; 9.0Saints Row has the "affect" of a GTA soundtrack, without having the AAA quality to back it up. Good voice acting and some funny one-liners and doused by really bad jokes that'll keep you wincing. And by the "affect" of the GTA soundtrack, you can already make a guess that this game has a most feel of a rap theme to it. With somes like "Grindin" by Clipse featuring Pharrell, "You Already Know," and "Milk 'Em" by Ghostface Killah, you will find yourself listening to it alot. Though, you hardcore rockers don't get discouraged just yet, there are many ways to keep you listening to your beloved heavy-metal music, with a few songs by Metallica, Reggie and the Full Effect, and others. I would say most rock fans would enjoy the game's music, regardless if they had to get past the "Sizzurp," "Kronic," and "KRHYME" stations just to be able to listen.Graphics; 9Solid next-gen graphics offering fantastic particle effects, good animation, and a steady framerate of 30 FPS are unfortunately countered by noticeable fade-in, texture and screen tearing, also the other few, which are minor graphical glitches added to the game. Without a doubt, driving past a tree, and seeing it's shadows just makes you wish that Groundhog's Day was on the game, just so you could see it's shadow!Replay Value; 10The substantial 30-40 hour single-player campaign (as what people have said the length was) is bolstered by a decent co-op mode and a great 12-person multiplayer mode. Not only the campaign that keeps you playing, but also the 12-type activity features that let you keep rolling and rolling as such the Insurance Fraud, Mayhem, Drug Trafficking, Demolition Derby, and much much more! Once you pop the game in, you'll find yourself playing more and more each day.Overall: 9.7
 
It's an awesome game. One of the best on the 360. Must-have.And don't mess with the Los Carnales!
 
Seems like from what I've been reading and seeing...a complete ripoff of GTA. I don't care all that much about that. I'll rent this game, thanks for the good review.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 31 2006, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Seems like from what I've been reading and seeing...a complete ripoff of GTA. I don't care all that much about that. I'll rent this game, thanks for the good review.</div>Think of it this way: If Saints Row came out years before GTA, we would probably all be saying that GTA was an Saints Row ripoff. I guess my point is, it's hard to be unique with these types of games, because they all are similar, but unique in their different ways just like Saints Row is in creation, and several different other aspects of the game.
 
I've been wanting to rent this for some time but my dad doesn't want to take me to BlockBuster because he has an insane amount of late fees due.
 
I heard from some people that I know personally that the game is a total rip-off of GTA and is a wannabe gangster type of thing but I haven't played it so I won't judge it. You make it sound like one of the best games of all-time.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LakersFan247 @ Dec 31 2006, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I heard from some people that I know personally that the game is a total rip-off of GTA and is a wannabe gangster type of thing but I haven't played it so I won't judge it. You make it sound like one of the best games of all-time.</div>Who cares if it's a ripoff or a wannabe gangster thing... it's pure fun, and when you have that it doesn't matter what it's about.Look at Mario. He's a plumber who fights mushrooms but eats them at the same time.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LakersFan247 @ Dec 31 2006, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I heard from some people that I know personally that the game is a total rip-off of GTA and is a wannabe gangster type of thing but I haven't played it so I won't judge it. You make it sound like one of the best games of all-time.</div>Like I said in the other post, we'd be saying the same thing about GTA if Saints Row had been in a different scenario released way before GTA. After all the games that are similar to GTA like Mafia, the Godfather, True Crime, etc. It's hard for a game to not be called a ripoff of it now in days.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Something-To-Say @ Dec 31 2006, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's only for 360?</div>Yes sir.
 
I picked up this game on Sunday, wow, it's awesome. It's total GTA rip-off but I don't give a sh*t. It's just like GTA with better graphics and in my opinion much easier/fun missions...The gang play in this game is incredable, I have gang/police wars in the streets with like 6 of my gangsters...it's pure mayhem, awesome...the gang fighting and territory fights are much better than GTA...it's a must own for anyone with a 360 in my opinion.Right now it's my favorite game.
 
I rented it about 3 weeks ago, and as soon as I started playing I said WOW what a total rip-off. And it is...it's exactly the same. Still, it's one of the funnest games to play and I loved it.
 
I beat this game in 2 days while I was sick, except for the missions after the games. It's so awesome and just pure fun.
 
I love this game, played it for like 4 hours straight at my friends house.It is an updated version of GTA for XBox 360 is the best I can put it.
 
A while ago I used to go to my friend's house for days in a row and just play Saints Row. Has everything u love from GTA and upgrades it. This game was mean but I haven't played it in a while now..
 
I have three big missions that I can't beat, I'm stuck....to pass the time I've been driving hookers around to earn money and customize my vehicles....
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Mar 26 2007, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have three big missions that I can't beat, I'm stuck....to pass the time I've been driving hookers around to earn money and customize my vehicles....</div>Which missions? I've beaten pretty much everything in the game... maybe I can help. :dribble: Although I must say doing a lot of those side missions was a pain in the ass...
 
Does anyone know if the online is worth playing? I never tried it yet and if it's a waste of time I don't want to play it
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (7Goat @ Mar 26 2007, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Does anyone know if the online is worth playing? I never tried it yet and if it's a waste of time I don't want to play it</div>It's a waste of time... the only thing I liked about the online play were the two co-op levels. The multiplayer sucked ass.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Mar 26 2007, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Which missions? I've beaten pretty much everything in the game... maybe I can help. :dribble: Although I must say doing a lot of those side missions was a pain in the ass...</div> The level where you take that big construction vehicle and have to dump those shipping containing with drugs into the water with it....you have to do it in under 2:00 which is impossible....I usually dump the first one and time runs out....pisses me off. Oh, and how do I find the people on my hitman list? I find the place where they are supposed to be but there's nothing....
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Mar 26 2007, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The level where you take that big construction vehicle and have to dump those shipping containing with drugs into the water with it....you have to do it in under 2:00 which is impossible....I usually dump the first one and time runs out....pisses me off. Oh, and how do I find the people on my hitman list? I find the place where they are supposed to be but there's nothing....</div>Yeah, the container thing took me a while to do... just get in the truck or whatever and go straight for the containers, don't worry about the gang members...Hitman is probably the hardest activity in the game because half the time the people aren't in the place the game says they are. What I did was just look through the lists, and put one of the people on my HUD as I did other missions and activities... but just make sure you have the weapon you need to kill the person with with you... and if you get near them, a little cross hair will pop up on you little map thing on the bottom of the screen.I know two easy ones though... not sure if you got them yet or not. The paramedic girl or whatever, all you have to do is keep dialing 911 with your phone, and an ambulance will drive out to where ever you are at. Just keep doing it and eventually she'll come... easy kill.Another easy one is the SWAT person... for that, just destroy a whole bunch of sh*t until they send the SWAT team after you... easy kill again.I don't remember any other ones off the top of my head though...
 
For the bulldozer thing, after you drop the first box, go back out to that road and go to the right. Even though it looks easier to go to the left, you'll have more time to get the other boxes.I dunno I found it pretty easy.
 
Yeah, I rented this game a couple weeks ago and have been playing it since... I'm up to 81% done. Almost completed the game entirely, but probably won't finish... I dunno, we'll see.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (7Goat @ Mar 26 2007, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>For the bulldozer thing, after you drop the first box, go back out to that road and go to the right. Even though it looks easier to go to the left, you'll have more time to get the other boxes.I dunno I found it pretty easy.</div>Haha, that was seriously really easy, I don't know how BCB had trouble. I think I maybe had to do it a second time because I rolled my dozer into the lake.
 
Yeah, the game was pretty short. The only thing that really made it challenging was finishing all the little activities... that got a little frustrating/boring.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ May 8 2007, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, the game was pretty short. The only thing that really made it challenging was finishing all the little activities... that got a little frustrating/boring.</div>It was considerably longer than Crackdown, though. I haven't really found the activities boring. There's a lot of them. I have been using guides though, I think it would be impossible and boring otherwise.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ May 8 2007, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It was considerably longer than Crackdown, though. I haven't really found the activities boring. There's a lot of them. I have been using guides though, I think it would be impossible and boring otherwise.</div>Yeah, Crackdown was WAY too short, which really disappointed me. Oh well, the only reason I got it was for the Halo 3 Beta anyway...The activities weren't "boring," but I hated some of them and it got a little repetitive. My favorite one was probably Rampage or whatever it was called, where you had to cause a certain amount of damage or what not.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ May 8 2007, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, Crackdown was WAY too short, which really disappointed me. Oh well, the only reason I got it was for the Halo 3 Beta anyway...The activities weren't "boring," but I hated some of them and it got a little repetitive. My favorite one was probably Rampage or whatever it was called, where you had to cause a certain amount of damage or what not.</div>Yeah, that one was cool... wish they had expanded on it a little bit. I know what you mean about the activities though.
 
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