Saints Row 2

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6.9

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  1. artem5297
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    Это просто прекрасная, яркая и необычная игра, гораздо лучше всех игр из серии GTA.
    Кроч., стоит попробовать.
  2. SHAFT3D
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    I have finished Saints Row 2, twice now on the PC. I agree with many users that the game has some technical flaws in it control system. But all in all I loved it (mind you I did resort to using a 360 controller). The game offers a few things that GTA doesn't, hence why it is getting my support. I love the fact that you are able to store you cars / helicopters / planes / boats, I also I have finished Saints Row 2, twice now on the PC. I agree with many users that the game has some technical flaws in it control system. But all in all I loved it (mind you I did resort to using a 360 controller). The game offers a few things that GTA doesn't, hence why it is getting my support. I love the fact that you are able to store you cars / helicopters / planes / boats, I also love the fact you can customize your cars to suite you style. A feature GTA does not offer to my knowledge. And the list of side missions and diversions is huge. I have uncounted at least one new diversion every time I play. I would defiantly recommend this game to anyone that has a platform that can support it, and if you can ... get a 360 controller. Makes life in still water a breeze.… Expand
  3. AshtonBarratt
    Jan 26, 2009
    8
    Very well designed game, has a good plot. Very nice gameplay, has many cars and a variety of weapons. Great game especially if you love sandbox! Definitely worth your $40 compared to $60 on the 360. I do admit, it can be quite laggy even for my 2100$ velocity with a nice gamecard, i dont know what it takes to be regular...must be an alienware...
  4. GordonMartell
    Jan 8, 2009
    9
    This game is the most fun I've ever had in a sandbox type game. It beats the hell out of GTA4 in terms of fun factor and customization. Its not perfect but defiantly worth picking up for $40. If you don't have fun playing this game, you aren't a real gamer.
  5. LeeW
    Sep 9, 2009
    9
    For the select few of us with a macho computer, this game runs and plays well. The whole game is so diverse in everything you can do in Stilwater, the cinematics are brilliantly choreographed and cinematography is excellent, hilarious and sad lines are delivered by the cast flawlessly, and the gameplay is all around great. However, the optimization is poor. I can run it at a smooth 30 FPS For the select few of us with a macho computer, this game runs and plays well. The whole game is so diverse in everything you can do in Stilwater, the cinematics are brilliantly choreographed and cinematography is excellent, hilarious and sad lines are delivered by the cast flawlessly, and the gameplay is all around great. However, the optimization is poor. I can run it at a smooth 30 FPS through and through, but sometimes I get that drop. At first I was going to childishly tell off the people that couldn't play the game with its graphics engine about how they should lower the settings, but I checked the settings menu, and it turns out there weren't many to lower. There are no texture or model detail settings to change, but you can turn things like shadows and depth of field off, but my framerate still stayed at thirty when just staring down at a floor. That is, though, most likely because there would be a framerate cap added to make it stay that way. I normally hate consoles with dread, but unless you have an above-average computer, this is probably a console choice.… Expand
  6. MarcosB
    Feb 12, 2009
    10
    Try playing the game with an avatar that looks like you. I mean seriously, you. It will be a much more fun experience, seeing yourself pimping, shooting and busting sh*t up. Yes the graphics are sub par, but honestly, I much rather play a game where I get to see myself doing crazy stunts as opposed to a Russian immigrant, whom I cannot relate to. I have never laughed so hard while playing Try playing the game with an avatar that looks like you. I mean seriously, you. It will be a much more fun experience, seeing yourself pimping, shooting and busting sh*t up. Yes the graphics are sub par, but honestly, I much rather play a game where I get to see myself doing crazy stunts as opposed to a Russian immigrant, whom I cannot relate to. I have never laughed so hard while playing a game, it's like watching an action movie with me as the star, that is priceless.… Expand
  7. JonJon
    Feb 27, 2009
    9
    A very enjoyable game. No performance issues for me, runs very well and looks pretty nice at max too. The game itself is fun to play, a little distance from the slightly grittier realism of GTA, having it's unrealistic and funny moments that give it some charm. With countless diversions and missions, I can see this game having me hooked for some time, not to mention the A very enjoyable game. No performance issues for me, runs very well and looks pretty nice at max too. The game itself is fun to play, a little distance from the slightly grittier realism of GTA, having it's unrealistic and funny moments that give it some charm. With countless diversions and missions, I can see this game having me hooked for some time, not to mention the customisation, which is a fantastic feature. I also own GTA, and SR2 may not be as polished or have so much attention to detail, but it is more like the old GTA's in that is is pure fun.… Expand
  8. Lennart
    Apr 15, 2009
    9
    Compared to the greatest Enemie GTA 4 you need to say, the graphic isn't as good. But its playable! The few bugs this game got so many bad votes from don't disturb the gameplay a bit, you can play for hours, without technical errors, like in GTA. The storyline is after all not new, but always thrilling and definately more interresting than the boring imigration drama, gta 4 came Compared to the greatest Enemie GTA 4 you need to say, the graphic isn't as good. But its playable! The few bugs this game got so many bad votes from don't disturb the gameplay a bit, you can play for hours, without technical errors, like in GTA. The storyline is after all not new, but always thrilling and definately more interresting than the boring imigration drama, gta 4 came up with. Important charakters are few, but well balanced and individual. Great + for the very individual charakter-editing options right from the beginning. You don't just get a charakter u have to live with, you create him/her right from the beginning. And the minigames.. when did you last time find a game where it always gets better? Taking part in a "bad cops" episode, showing what the viewers wanna see, spraying the rich-peoples phallus-symbols with sh*t, a Crash-Dome, fight clubs, after all its a lot of fun. Even if its not as unfair Hyped as GTA 4, which is still more a open Beta, than a playable game.… Expand
  9. HugoK
    Nov 25, 2009
    10
    While suffering from some framerate droppings here and there, no matter how you look at it, it's still the most hilarious sandbox games in existance (with the only possible exception of Garry's Mod). Co-op mayhem in an insane city? Yes please.
  10. christopherc
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    vehicle customization is great purchasing and customizing your crib mini games flight control there is really so much to this game and the graphics are pretty good for all the detail displayed in the game.About 40 % complete and so far its been great!!! o ya and playing co-op is just a plus to the game :)
  11. lorenzol
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    not as good lookin as gta 4. but alot more fun and alot more things to do than in gta 4 must own really fun!
  12. Chirs
    Dec 23, 2009
    10
    One of the funnest games ive ever played. This is what GTA IV would be if they hadnt decided to go so serious. Its like San Andres except with much more to do and much more fun
  13. BalleticMuse
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    I absolutely love this game. It's quirky and lighthearted and has a ton of fun content of mini games and contests.
  14. Horrux
    Jul 1, 2012
    9
    This game is absolutely brilliant. No, seriously, I mean it. Its gameplay is awesomeness itself. OK, it's a pure console port and navigating the menus is a bother (Ctrl and shift for left and right in the menus? What?), and it is a single-threaded program, meaning that all your cores are unused by this game, save one, which in turn means that it will run relatively poorly for a game thatThis game is absolutely brilliant. No, seriously, I mean it. Its gameplay is awesomeness itself. OK, it's a pure console port and navigating the menus is a bother (Ctrl and shift for left and right in the menus? What?), and it is a single-threaded program, meaning that all your cores are unused by this game, save one, which in turn means that it will run relatively poorly for a game that is now 7 years old. The graphics were great for that era, but they definitely look dated in 2012. No matter! The gameplay! It's simply brilliant! 9/10.… Expand
  15. yojo98
    May 20, 2012
    9
    This game deserves much better. While it is not a great game in terms of graphics, its fantastic story and bad ass moments keep me feelings great. even though there is one very big difficulty spike in the game, overall combat is balanced. This game does not sacrifice game play and story for **** and sex jokes. Buy this instead. You wont regret it.
  16. ReviewZone212
    Feb 17, 2013
    10
    WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE HATERS, the game is awesome, fun, intresting, FREE and overall for 14.99 it's a must own game, buy it, NOW.
  17. KyleW.
    Jan 12, 2009
    9
    Saints Row 2 can be best described as a game that knows its copying another game but also knows that it
  18. hobib1
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    This game is what GTA: IV would be, if it wasn't so serious. Customization is through the roof, and one of the best I have ever seen in a game. The quests, while at times somewhat frustrating, are fun and humorous. The sidekicks in the game are funny and memorable. Gat, a psychotic killer who constantly cracks jokes. Shaundi, a pothead who constantly steals Pierce's thunder and gets aroundThis game is what GTA: IV would be, if it wasn't so serious. Customization is through the roof, and one of the best I have ever seen in a game. The quests, while at times somewhat frustrating, are fun and humorous. The sidekicks in the game are funny and memorable. Gat, a psychotic killer who constantly cracks jokes. Shaundi, a pothead who constantly steals Pierce's thunder and gets around town. Pierce, a thug who whines about your music selection, loves opera, and is comic relief. The rival gangs are also quite memorable, from the hardcore tattooed Brotherhood, the voodoo practicing Sons of Jamaica, to the Japanese gang, the Ronin, ran by the pansy and spoiled son of a hardcore mobster. I do find it's rating to be completely undeserving, for it really is so much more fun than GTA. The only reason I can see why it doesn't have a higher rating, is because too many people have a boner for GTA and constantly, and unfairly, compare the two. The two games, while about open city crime, as two different philosophies. In GTA, its more "realistic" and "gritty", while SR2 is more about doing whatever the heck you want and not have some damn cousin calling you every 5mins. So I would recommend that Saints Row isnâ… Expand
  19. dq
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    Its funny to most people cry they need a super cpu to run it. Just read back of box or web site, not fault but your own deal with it. This game rocks i give it a 10 because you can do so much on the game and coop is blast :)
  20. CD
    Jul 11, 2009
    10
    I have both GTA IV and SR2, and they're both good games. However, SR2 is a good game to screw around in. The only thing that's wrong with this game is that, occasionally (after about 45 minutes), the game will freeze for a quarter second or so. That and, on the PC version, the graphics sometimes get all buggy. But that's more of my graphics card over heating, which I have both GTA IV and SR2, and they're both good games. However, SR2 is a good game to screw around in. The only thing that's wrong with this game is that, occasionally (after about 45 minutes), the game will freeze for a quarter second or so. That and, on the PC version, the graphics sometimes get all buggy. But that's more of my graphics card over heating, which doesn't have anything to do with the game.… Expand
  21. grandpajoe6191
    Feb 22, 2012
    9
    My **** what's with all this hate? "Saints Row 2" is a superb game, the granny of GTA. Same gameplay, but better resolution and textures. What more would you ask for a gangster game?
  22. SkylerW
    Jan 10, 2009
    10
    Best game I played in 2008. A real open sandbox that remembers what fun is. The story while not exactly portraying great complexity none the less makes me actually have some care and attachment to those involved in it far more than any recent RPGs managed. A thoroughly great sequel to a solidly decent game.
  23. TobyM.
    Oct 8, 2009
    9
    Great fun game and luckily i am one of those who have a suport computer hence can limit lag, if you can afford a computer to play this then you can surely afford money and time to have senceless fun on this game. Trust me I've still not found a game where it's possible to be turned into a fat migit, pimp slap someone 200metres into the air, over a bridge and then that person Great fun game and luckily i am one of those who have a suport computer hence can limit lag, if you can afford a computer to play this then you can surely afford money and time to have senceless fun on this game. Trust me I've still not found a game where it's possible to be turned into a fat migit, pimp slap someone 200metres into the air, over a bridge and then that person (who is naked) crash straight nuts first onto a trafficlight AND survive! What could be more fun?… Expand
  24. LukaszW.
    Feb 4, 2009
    9
    The game features an excellent sandbox city, tons of activities, and a fun if cheesy storyline. Perhaps the greatest feature is that your character is just your run of the mill sociopath and the game doesnt waste time developing your characters motivations, etc. The only thing keeping it from a score of 10 are the framerate hitches pre-patch, and the pedestrian/vehicle spawning which The game features an excellent sandbox city, tons of activities, and a fun if cheesy storyline. Perhaps the greatest feature is that your character is just your run of the mill sociopath and the game doesnt waste time developing your characters motivations, etc. The only thing keeping it from a score of 10 are the framerate hitches pre-patch, and the pedestrian/vehicle spawning which sometimes makes people and cars disappear if you glance away.… Expand
  25. boogoo
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    I think the game deserves more credit than its getting. I had the most fun I've had with a game in years. Excellent story line, great game play, not overly American gangstery if you use the British voice. To me it takes all the great things about Vice city and improves the graphics, storyline and game play. In terms of technical issues I had none. In terms of being a bad port of a I think the game deserves more credit than its getting. I had the most fun I've had with a game in years. Excellent story line, great game play, not overly American gangstery if you use the British voice. To me it takes all the great things about Vice city and improves the graphics, storyline and game play. In terms of technical issues I had none. In terms of being a bad port of a console game, I only found that the need to tap the driving controls was a pain because it was design for thumb stick controls not keyboard but that was about it. The game is great fun and was well worth the $70 AUD I paid. I'm by no means saying its the perfect game but it provides alot of fun and got me hooked playing it because the quality of the storyline was so good. But I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  26. Mwargh!
    Jan 12, 2010
    9
    The port suffers, but on my quite outdated computer, I could get a very solid framerate when not inside buildings. Comparing to GTA4, it looked and ran a whole lot better at higher resolution. But what actually gives it the score isn't how it's better than GTA4 in those aspects, it's how it simply is pure fun. I've played it far beyond the time it takes to finish the The port suffers, but on my quite outdated computer, I could get a very solid framerate when not inside buildings. Comparing to GTA4, it looked and ran a whole lot better at higher resolution. But what actually gives it the score isn't how it's better than GTA4 in those aspects, it's how it simply is pure fun. I've played it far beyond the time it takes to finish the main missions, actually, I've yet to finish the main story. There's so much to do that's fun beyond the missions, just running around with a weapon in the city and messing with the people is something I have yet to get bored of even though the large amount of hours spent on it. The co-op mode is also awesomely fun, if you find the right person to play with, chaos can easily ensue. The mini-games are made so they don't feel like mini-games and feels just a natural part of what you do.and most of them are entertaining. The character creation is fun that I also managed to spend multiple hours on, the amount of choices are huge, and you can if you're willing to spend time on it, get quite good likenesses. There is just as much clothes to choose between. But, the cartoony style and humorous approach the game was made with didn't get a good reception from many GTA4 fans, and they call it ugly. The amount of graphical features in Saints Row 2 surprised me when I compared visuals between it and GTA4, especially when my framerate was so much better in Saints Row. There are lightsources almost everywhere you go, you don't go unshaded, and ambient occlusion covers the rest. That with the multiple shadows cast makes Saints Row look fresh from almost every angle. The only reason I can't give Saints Row 2 a 10 is because of technical issues, it is still not a good port, and due to how some of the faster cars are handled with steering. Driving isn't always fun in Saints Row 2. A very strong 9/10, even though it's a bad port :)… Expand
  27. RobMink
    Dec 2, 2008
    9
    Great game on the 360, as long as the PC port is free of bugs I cannot ercommend this game enough. For me it was much more enjoyable than another crime simulator released this year. The online co-op is very entertaining, it is fully integrated into the story missions. More to do and more fun to be had in Stillwater than in Liberty City.
  28. Joe
    Feb 12, 2009
    8
    It's nothing exceptional, but it's a very fun game all around.

    I have had absolutely no trouble running it at 75FPS, so I'm sure if you have the hardware, you'll enjoy it immensely. Definitely err on the side of over the minimum, however.

    My one issue is the lack of WS resolutions, but it's not a big deal.
  29. yannick2000
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    can some one help my?
    I try to play the game but i get stuck. it doesnt start up. when i click it to play it doesnt work .
    it has been correctly downloaded
  30. JohnC
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    Fun game to hope into, decent graphics altough it does get choppy while driving sometimes, funny characters, okay story, fun mini game events, plenty of weapons and vehicles, and gang territories is fun. The only thing that keeps it from killing GTA is the story though you just dont feel as attached to the characters as you do in GTA and its alot shorter Ive just about beat all of the Fun game to hope into, decent graphics altough it does get choppy while driving sometimes, funny characters, okay story, fun mini game events, plenty of weapons and vehicles, and gang territories is fun. The only thing that keeps it from killing GTA is the story though you just dont feel as attached to the characters as you do in GTA and its alot shorter Ive just about beat all of the main story and bought and customized all the cribs in 19 hours while im only about 15% through GTA IV and ive played about 25 hours.… Expand
  31. BenA.
    Jan 27, 2009
    9
    I am a game reviewer with the online organization Digital-Vice and my most recent assignment was to review Saints Row 2 for the computer, I had played the original and enjoyed it, trying to look beyond the stereotype that it is "just another GTA clone" and find the true meaning of the game. Since the release of the original back in 2006, I have been patiently awaiting the release of the I am a game reviewer with the online organization Digital-Vice and my most recent assignment was to review Saints Row 2 for the computer, I had played the original and enjoyed it, trying to look beyond the stereotype that it is "just another GTA clone" and find the true meaning of the game. Since the release of the original back in 2006, I have been patiently awaiting the release of the sequel, and finally that day came, when I was able to pick up my copy of Saint's Row 2. Needless to say, but said anyway, I was extremely excited to play this game, and the guys over at Volition didn't disappoint. I found the depth of Saint's Row 2 to be more than that of GTA IV, even though both share the sandbox gamestyle and some, if not most, of the same features. But one thing I found that Saint's Row 2 had that GTA IV didn't, was a story-line that was actually interesting. Instead of being a weepy depressed Eastern European with a brother who doesn't when to leave you alone, you are a badass character of your own creation who has made his way up through the Gang ranks and lost it all, only to come back with a vengeance. Another feature that I enjoyed was the return of the gang war feature, something that both the original Saint's Row employed as well as GTA:San Andreas. The return of a couple old faces was quite a nice suprise, because if there's one thing I hate its a sequel that isn't actually a sequel. The arcade feel to Saint's Row 2 was a nice comparison to the more (and sometimes too much) realistic feel of GTA IV, at least in terms of game physics, running over innocent civilians sends them flying into other objects, which gives me that warm sociopathic fuzzy feeling inside. Of course, Saint's Row 2 had its downsides, for example, I may not have the greatest computer ever, I don't have a terrible one either, but during certain visual events: driving, explosions, massive gunfights, my framerate would drop immensely and almost render the game unplayable, even on the lowest possible visual settings. Another disappointment I found was the briefness of the storyline, sure, a game isn't supposed to take forever to play (ie Oblivion) but I was able to complete Saint's Row 2 in under 30 hours, even with all the running around I did in order to gain respect to unlock new missions. There were also a fair amount of glitches in Saint's Row 2, but nothing a patch...or two...or more, won't fix. Yes, sometimes cars and people would vanish out of thin air, and occasionally I would be set on fire and not be able to put myself out, doesn't everyone know stop drop and roll? And what was with random people falling from the sky? I wasn't sure if that was a bit of humor that was tossed into the mix, or if it was a glitch that just happened to be funny. But all that aside, be objective when you play Saint's Row 2, it IS different from GTA IV, and all it takes is one run through of the game to figure that out. I give Saint's Row 2 a 9/10.… Expand
  32. chinesephoneme
    Dec 4, 2012
    8
    It is hard to rate this game since it is more console oriented, and the PC version is very poorly optimized. The graphics is kind of average and the frame rate is very low and very inconsistent. However, the game itself is really fun. The mission is very exciting, the story is very well delivered, the city is designed beautifully and it feels that I am the owner of the city, and I can'tIt is hard to rate this game since it is more console oriented, and the PC version is very poorly optimized. The graphics is kind of average and the frame rate is very low and very inconsistent. However, the game itself is really fun. The mission is very exciting, the story is very well delivered, the city is designed beautifully and it feels that I am the owner of the city, and I can't live without being in that city. To some extend, it is much better than Saints Row the Third.… Expand
  33. Eraz
    Jul 5, 2012
    8
    Usually I do not play these kinds of video games since i'm often interested in a good story, however I picked this up really cheap and thought to myself, "Hmm, why not play something different" so I fired it up and found it to be an overall enjoyable experience. First of all, the story, its a very over the top and fun story throughout, with varied missions which take you to differentUsually I do not play these kinds of video games since i'm often interested in a good story, however I picked this up really cheap and thought to myself, "Hmm, why not play something different" so I fired it up and found it to be an overall enjoyable experience. First of all, the story, its a very over the top and fun story throughout, with varied missions which take you to different styled environments and give you a plethora of different "Toys" to play with over the course of the twenty six hours I enjoyed this game. Doing each kind of mission against the main three opposing gangs was very enjoyable and gave each gang their own personality which made me enjoy the game further. The vehicles are pretty good, with different styles and such which were very fun to drive around the big sandbox city, the radio was also great too with a fantastic choice of songs to listen to as you go along on missions or just exploring. This game didn't score perfect with me for two reasons, despite being over the required specs it sometimes didn't run as well as I would have liked, mainly when it came to driving, which didn't bother me much unless it caused me trouble when I was on a mission, the second reason is really just how boring some of the side missions were, which were the easiest way to continue with story missions due to the reputation metre which in the end just felt like a chore to see more of the story. Overall, this game deserves an eight, because I had a lot of fun while playing the hilarious story and really didn't want it to end as soon as it did, however for the 26 hours of gameplay I can say my money was well invested and is a game i'd reccomend to anyone who enjoys playing a fun game, or just these sort of crime games in general.… Expand
  34. drakenseng
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    this game is like kinda forgotten since gta 4 came around. but its much more player friendly in letting you create a person and create your own crew, etc. it is really underrated, i dont understand it. great graphics, gameplay is terrific and music is solid. its more open than GTA, and more custom creation. story is about you, breaking out of a coma and reuniting with some old members fromthis game is like kinda forgotten since gta 4 came around. but its much more player friendly in letting you create a person and create your own crew, etc. it is really underrated, i dont understand it. great graphics, gameplay is terrific and music is solid. its more open than GTA, and more custom creation. story is about you, breaking out of a coma and reuniting with some old members from your crew back in the 1st game. which, i have never played but it doesn't really matter as the overall story, doesn't tie in too much with it. overall, a great game that should get more recognition than its getting.… Expand
  35. enciph3r
    Sep 2, 2011
    10
    i would write alot more but if i did it would take you 3 days to finish reading it so AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  36. Fish
    Jan 28, 2011
    10
    People are saying this game needs a super computer to play. Luckily, I must have a computer super enough, because this runs very nicely with all settings at max. Loads of vehicles, plenty of customization, plenty of missions. I think it's unfair to rate it bad because your pc isn't good enough, it isn't the games problem. For the £5 I paid this game is epic.
  37. [anonymous]
    Jan 4, 2010
    8
    Very solid sandbox game. It has significant improvements over the recent installations in the GTA series. The plotline was engrossing and, at times, shocking, while the gameplay encouraged having fun, offering many different ways to complete objectives. The controls on the PC version are a bit clunky, and there is periodic lag - it could have been ported better. Unfortunately, driving was Very solid sandbox game. It has significant improvements over the recent installations in the GTA series. The plotline was engrossing and, at times, shocking, while the gameplay encouraged having fun, offering many different ways to complete objectives. The controls on the PC version are a bit clunky, and there is periodic lag - it could have been ported better. Unfortunately, driving was fairly severely impacted by these difficulties, to the point where I found a few of the car chase missions easier to complete on foot.… Expand
  38. DBetts
    Jan 13, 2010
    10
    This game is what GTA:IV would be, if it wasn't so serious. Customization is through the roof, and one of the best I have ever seen in a game. The quests, while at times somewhat frustrating, are fun and humorous. The sidekicks in the game are funny and memorable. Gat, a psychotic killer who constantly cracks jokes. Shaundi, a pothead who constantly steals Pierce's thunder and This game is what GTA:IV would be, if it wasn't so serious. Customization is through the roof, and one of the best I have ever seen in a game. The quests, while at times somewhat frustrating, are fun and humorous. The sidekicks in the game are funny and memorable. Gat, a psychotic killer who constantly cracks jokes. Shaundi, a pothead who constantly steals Pierce's thunder and gets around town. Pierce, a thug who whines about your music selection, loves opera, and is comic relief. The rival gangs are also quite memorable, from the hardcore tatooed Brotherhood, the voodoo practicing Sons of Jamaica, to the Japanese gang, the Ronin, ran by the pansy and spoiled son of a hardcore mobster. I do find it's rating to be completely undeserving, for it really is so much more fun than GTA. The only reason I can see why it doesn't have a higher rating, is because too many people have a boner for GTA and constantly, and unfairly, compare the two. The two games, while about open city crime, as two different philosophies. in GTA, it's more "realistic" and "gritty", while SR2 is more about doing whatever the heck you want and not have some damn cousin call you every 5mins… Expand
  39. MichaelW
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    I bought this game on Steam, recently, and I can't play it (considering my low specs) but I wanted this game because I had played it on a xbox, and that was an awesome game! So when I played it on the console man, oh man, this game was the best game ever! This game has an intense story, that keeps you at the edge of your seat, a badass player, and when you don't feel like I bought this game on Steam, recently, and I can't play it (considering my low specs) but I wanted this game because I had played it on a xbox, and that was an awesome game! So when I played it on the console man, oh man, this game was the best game ever! This game has an intense story, that keeps you at the edge of your seat, a badass player, and when you don't feel like playing the story, you can run the streets, stealing a plane and shoving it in the "ULTOR" building. Overall I recommend this game to anyone reading this review. BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  40. Agravier
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    Don't know what these other guys are talking about such low fps I get no lag what so ever and its hitting 60+ for me they must have really old pc's...as for the game its better then gta4 a lot more fun would be even greater if they had rockstars budget to throw in the kitchen sink! it has all the things gta4 was missing.
  41. JonesR
    Jun 10, 2011
    8
    I had this game for about 18 months and barely just got around to playing it. What a mistake. This game is so much fun! There is so much crazy **** to do. It's like playing Grand Theft Auto, but with coop! Grab a friend, your favorite alcoholic beverage, and go have a blast with all the unique missions.
  42. niqqa
    May 11, 2013
    9
    I absolutely adore this game, and it will forever be a classic to me. There is just something really special about the atmoshere of the game. The music especially, made you feel like you're in a carefree world. I loved the 80s radio station.

    However, it's a really bad console port, so I'll have to dock points on that. I ran it fine on my XP installation with a 3.2 GHz clock rate. Years    I absolutely adore this game, and it will forever be a classic to me. There is just something really special about the atmoshere of the game. The music especially, made you feel like you're in a carefree world. I loved the 80s radio station.

    However, it's a really bad console port, so I'll have to dock points on that. I ran it fine on my XP installation with a 3.2 GHz clock rate. Years later, I tried it with my 7 installation overclocked processor and it was really buggy.    … Expand
  43. cossayos
    Nov 2, 2012
    8
    Negatives first - the port is one of the worst I've ever encountered. Yet with the right set of mods and fiddling it quickly becomes an enjoyable and addictive game. Technical issues aside it easily tops SR3 with more variations, more locations and going easy on the over the top feeling.
  44. UntoldAv3nGer
    Jun 20, 2013
    8
    This, ladies and gentlemen, is the flagship of the Saints Row series. The perfect gangster feel in Saints Row 2 makes you wonder why the developers went from an over the top, brutal, crazy and dark gangster game to Saints Row.... 3. The homies are amazing NPC friends. Pierce and Shaundi are great. The missions involve bringing the other gangs (a government-gang included) to their knees.This, ladies and gentlemen, is the flagship of the Saints Row series. The perfect gangster feel in Saints Row 2 makes you wonder why the developers went from an over the top, brutal, crazy and dark gangster game to Saints Row.... 3. The homies are amazing NPC friends. Pierce and Shaundi are great. The missions involve bringing the other gangs (a government-gang included) to their knees. The co-op rocks! What can be better than you and your friend jumping around in low gravity throwing C-4 at people in the mall, and then riding the ATV's around? Although you will get frustrated at stupid moments, like when two Brotherhood trucks run you over at the same time, you will have an amazing experience playing this game.… Expand
  45. Dco326
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    Super igrica realno, zanimljiva za igranje, nije savrsena ima par nekih napornih stvari i ne bih je vise igrao zato sto je port jako lose uradjen ali bas mi se dopala, ludacka igra :D
  46. TheArabCommandr
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Best game i have ever played in my life and it is definitely worth it. It is a 2008 game and is still amazing to this day. Best story and best gameplay in the saints row series
  47. Biggun
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    C'est l'un des meilleurs de la série c'est l'exemple du jeu qui ne se prend pas au sérieux. On peut tout faire frauder à l'assurance balancer de la merde contre des immeubles prendre des putes en stop. Le côté no limit est très jouissif.
  48. ThatOminous
    Feb 20, 2009
    8
    I got this game for PC and had been waiting a while for it. As far as the story goes, it's pretty short and really there isn't a big enough motivator to get people to do side missions in my opinion. I avoid comparing it to GTA because though they are sandbox games they are different, not to mention the hypocrites that don't seem to realize GTA also got ideas from Saints I got this game for PC and had been waiting a while for it. As far as the story goes, it's pretty short and really there isn't a big enough motivator to get people to do side missions in my opinion. I avoid comparing it to GTA because though they are sandbox games they are different, not to mention the hypocrites that don't seem to realize GTA also got ideas from Saints Row. The character creation in the game makes it the character you create alot more personal for you which actually makes the game more fun, though in game I wish there was more clothing to choose room, they have enough to meet everyone s personal taste. Combat in the game is nice, you can even choose different styles as you progress through the story. Saints Row 2 shows a bigger and better improvement over it's previous game but the online play is sort of bland. And I by bland I mean no one is online half the time or there is nothing really to do in the CO-OP multi player mode. That is if you like blowing people up for hours at a time. Now I am not a real big fan of console games going to PC because usually they are dumbed down games so the console can support them but or some reason there seems to be people complaining about the PC version requirements etc. I have no clue what half these people are talking about because I didn't have one problem with it. And no, I don't have a $3000+ PC or even close to that. I'm guessing most of these players have no idea how their computer really works. But even I realize that most of these people are PC haters who love their consoles so much and hate to see games go to the PC, so I suggest ignoring them.… Expand
  49. EtaYorius
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    This game is an undervalued master piece! This was my second Saints game, being SR3 my very first experience. I got this game from the humble bundle and i wasen't even expecting to play it, but after liking SR3 quite a lot, i decided to just try it for a few moments, but DAAAANG! i got SOO hooked as soon as i started doing those first missions. There are tons of activities in this game,This game is an undervalued master piece! This was my second Saints game, being SR3 my very first experience. I got this game from the humble bundle and i wasen't even expecting to play it, but after liking SR3 quite a lot, i decided to just try it for a few moments, but DAAAANG! i got SOO hooked as soon as i started doing those first missions. There are tons of activities in this game, the world feels alive and you can actually spend hours just roaming around just seeing the city or just searching for the massive amount of easter eggs. The story is just badass, so many iconic moments. Gat is awesome and the other crew members are very memorable. I loved every aspect of this game and i would dare to say is almost as good as GTA4. Volition outdid themselves with this game. More people should play and be aware of how awesome great this game is. It kinda looks dated, but everything else is just amazing.

    If i were to rate this game, it would be a 91 out of 100. Yeah, seriously! it's that good!    … Expand
  50. Criptonix100
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    !WARNING THIS REVIEW ISN'T FOR KIDS IT HAS SOME SWEARS!
    Saints Row 2 is a hillarious game the story is so awesome,i really missed this game.This title is my favorite Saints Row title.
  51. Gamer147
    Aug 13, 2013
    8
    Yeah, granted, there are some bugs and glitches, and one crash too. But a quick Google search and I've found the solution to ALL of the problems I've encountered, this game is worth a 9, but the technical setbacks I've encountered have made me put in an 8.
    I actually didn't mind the driving or shooting mechanics, they were fine, even good. I did experience a speedbug (win7 users beware),    Yeah, granted, there are some bugs and glitches, and one crash too. But a quick Google search and I've found the solution to ALL of the problems I've encountered, this game is worth a 9, but the technical setbacks I've encountered have made me put in an 8.
    I actually didn't mind the driving or shooting mechanics, they were fine, even good. I did experience a speedbug (win7 users beware), but I downloaded a patch from a famous modder (google it, you'll find it) and was right back on track.
    Game's story and gameplay are epic, but I was most drawn to the characters, they truly made me play- I cared about them and wanted to see where they'd end up. About 26 hours of gameplay for me.
    Overall? Recommended, it's not perfect, but it's definitely fun!     … Expand
  52. MrCyberDino
    Jul 12, 2013
    9
    It's a morality free GTA. The PC version is a bit buggy and has some issues but the whole thing is so much fun that any problems I had with it are nullified when I remember that there are side missions that you drive a flaming go-cart and another when you go around in a septic tank and spray poo at houses. It seems almost like a GTA San Andreas 2. It's on the same level as that. Just trustIt's a morality free GTA. The PC version is a bit buggy and has some issues but the whole thing is so much fun that any problems I had with it are nullified when I remember that there are side missions that you drive a flaming go-cart and another when you go around in a septic tank and spray poo at houses. It seems almost like a GTA San Andreas 2. It's on the same level as that. Just trust me when I say this is an amazing game.… Expand
  53. melodymoony
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    Build your gangsta reputation while you become Stillwater’s crime lord, the city is fun to explore and you will find lots of surprises and stuff to do everywhere. Yes, it’s buggy sometimes, and even though it gets frustrating at some points, for the most part you will have a blast if you like sandbox crime games like GTA. Vehicles are fun (from bikes to boats and aircraft) and there areBuild your gangsta reputation while you become Stillwater’s crime lord, the city is fun to explore and you will find lots of surprises and stuff to do everywhere. Yes, it’s buggy sometimes, and even though it gets frustrating at some points, for the most part you will have a blast if you like sandbox crime games like GTA. Vehicles are fun (from bikes to boats and aircraft) and there are stores where you can dress your character (highly customizable since the moment you create them) the way you want with clothing and jewelry (tattoos included). You can buy houses, stores and buildings (you make profit) then decorate them. If you have a 360 controller it will feel so natural. A fun and very enjoyable game that will awake the gangsta in you, I love being a Saint! ^.^… Expand
  54. vault2wasteland
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    This is a terrible port of a brilliant game but I managed to play it

    PROS -Excellent story -Great characters -Great gang, crib and vehicle customization -Vehicles store in garage no matter where you leave them -Awesome character customization (clothes, body, tattoos, style, taunts) -Hilarious mini games (Septic Avenger & Ho ing) CONS -Menu is terrible, can't use mouse to    This is a terrible port of a brilliant game but I managed to play it

    PROS
    -Excellent story
    -Great characters
    -Great gang, crib and vehicle customization
    -Vehicles store in garage no matter where you leave them
    -Awesome character customization (clothes, body, tattoos, style, taunts)
    -Hilarious mini games (Septic Avenger & Ho ing)

    CONS
    -Menu is terrible, can't use mouse to select things
    -game crashes a bit

    All in all, this is definitely my favourite SR game    … Expand
  55. AbeMC
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Saints Row 2 is one of the greatest open-world adventure games ever made. Memorable characters, great gameplay, a large and detailed world, great story and writing, massive customization options, fun side activities – the total package remains stunning, even today. Let down by a sub-par PC port, though installing the community patch (the Gentlemen of the Row) and locking the framerate toSaints Row 2 is one of the greatest open-world adventure games ever made. Memorable characters, great gameplay, a large and detailed world, great story and writing, massive customization options, fun side activities – the total package remains stunning, even today. Let down by a sub-par PC port, though installing the community patch (the Gentlemen of the Row) and locking the framerate to 30fps fixed most issues for me. Worth trying at the list price of $10, and if you can get it to work, you’ll have one of the best bargains in gaming in your library.
    Total size on my hard drive (includes Gentlemen of the Row patch): 12 GB

    + Great story, sharp writing. Each of the gangs has a unique character that goes beyond the color of their cars and outfits. The Saints themselves are a fantastically individual group of psychopaths.
    + Great voice-acting.
    + Cool villains.
    + Simple, easy driving mechanics for a keyboard & mouse.
    + Stillwater is massive. Some open-world games contain obviously copy-and-pasted structures. Not here. Plenty of landmarks keep the areas identifiable and interesting.
    + Character customizer is very detailed. Want to adjust the look of your character in the middle of a playthrough (including a gender swap)? Visit a plastic surgeon. Tons of different clothes, accessories and tattoos are available as well.
    + Detailed auto customization. Whether your fancy is big rims or deeply tinted windows, gloss paint or matte, two tailpipes or four, there are a lot of modifications to make. Modified vehicles can be saved in your crib garage (all modifications save with it). Yes, even the Peterliner big-rig...
    + Customizable cribs. Choose décor and furniture.
    + Lots of things to do. Every activity that you see on your map? There are six levels of that activity, with character bonuses dropping at Levels 3 and 6 (like better accuracy, infinite weapon ammo, better health regen). And even after completing all of them (which will take a while!), there are other side activities that are started just by hijacking particular vehicles.
    + Lots of variety in the side activities. Fight in the ring, spray houses with sewage, set fire to everything on a 4-wheeler in a flame-suit, fake injuries for the insurance money, and many more.
    + Meaningful collectibles. Collect CDs scattered throughout Stillwater to unlock music tracks that can be added to custom playlists.
    + Great soundtrack. Whether your taste is Beethoven or Lloyd Banks, there’s something for you here.
    + Whether it’s the funny radio broadcasts, homie banter, getting drunk, defending celebrities for cash or just flipping off random passers-by, it’s hard to get bored in Stillwater.

    +/- If you haven’t played the first Saints Row game (which was never ported to PC), you’ll still have a good time. But there are a ton of references to the first game that are easily missed.
    +/- Shooting mechanics are average. They work, but they’re not special.
    +/- Large number of weapons, though not all are available from shops. Some are only awarded after completing certain activities.
    +/- Tons of driving. Stillwater’s size is awesome, but be prepared to spend a lot of time driving (or flying). And with amount of activities available, it’s easy to get side-tracked.
    +/- As is, the graphics are decent, but not special.

    - Horrible voice audio. The voice acting is good, but the sound is VERY compressed and raspy. (Music, cars, gunshots, and explosions all sound fine.)
    - Lame boss fights. If you’ve completed any amount of side activities and acquired some bonuses, you’ll breeze through them.
    - The side activities are fun, but be prepared for some Grade-A frustration when attempting the sixth (final) level of any activity. The difficulty ramps up to insane levels. Even with bonus health regen and a weapon with infinite ammo, completing a Level 6 activity relies as much on luck as skill.
    - Awful plane and helicopter controls. One of the few places that Saints Row 3 is resoundingly better than Saints Row 2.

    And now, a separate section just for the PC port issues:
    +/- The Gentlemen of the Row community patch fixes many of these issues, but not all of them. There are also concerns about stability. The game has always run well for me.
    - 60fps is possible – the game in general seems limited to 92fps, that’s what it hits in menus with v-sync off. In-game, it won’t hold 60fps, though. 45-52 fps is what I averaged. (Core i5 4590 + 2GB R7 260X). Adjusting the settings (including resolution) didn’t affect performance.
    - Playing at a frame-rate over 30 can cause some very strange graphical anomalies. Lock fps to 30, and everything is fine.

    This review originally ended with something like, “Issues aside, Saints Row 2 is still one of the best open-world adventures out there. Go get it!” Unfortunately, the issues with the PC port can’t be put aside, making Saints Row 2 a buy-it-and-try-it purchase to see if it works.    … Expand
  56. Gamemettle
    Dec 31, 2016
    9
    Only some technical bugs keep this from being a 10 for me. It's a ridiculously fun game to play. Lots of in-game customization options, good music, great humor, plenty of freedom. Definitely recommended.
  57. YeestMcFouster
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Saints Row: 2 is a masterpiece! The story is spectacular, and deciding which gangs to deal with first adds to the immersive of a gang ruled Stilwater post Third Street Saints, feeling more immersive than the linear sequels, Stilwater is way more alive than Steelport, featuring more interactive environments, and even **** "cruise control", not to mention Saints Row: 2 has the BEST opposingSaints Row: 2 is a masterpiece! The story is spectacular, and deciding which gangs to deal with first adds to the immersive of a gang ruled Stilwater post Third Street Saints, feeling more immersive than the linear sequels, Stilwater is way more alive than Steelport, featuring more interactive environments, and even **** "cruise control", not to mention Saints Row: 2 has the BEST opposing factions, from The Japanese Yakuza inspired "Ronin" to the "Sons of Samedi" stoners led by "The General" and a serial killer named "Mr. Sunshine", you can't make this **** up! The story is lengthy and never dull, conquering Stilwater feels way more fun than conquering Steelport twice, well, except for Genki, you may not wanna hear it, but Genki is the peak of Saints Row. The only downside is the PC port runs like complete dog **** in fact, Saints Row IV runs smoothly on my PC where as Saints Row II is unplayable, luckily I played this on XBOX One. Final Verdict? 10/10… Expand
  58. 34m2121
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Yeah, ı know that this game is **** However, Everybody has a game that doesn't like by most people but they love. Saints Row 2 is that game for me. I LOVE THİS GAME SONGS
  59. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    10
    Да вы гному охренели засирать мою любимую часть гта а ну как сейчас дам по яйцам ну да лахает ну и шо кто у вас не лахает то натоптыши вы вонючие
  60. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    best saints row
    good story
    world is more alive than most games today
    radio is amazing (i like emo music)
    shaundi
    johhny
    pierce
    carlos
    me
  61. dmitriy_savenok
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    Порт на ПК ужасен ? - да.
    Проходимо ? - да.
    Игра потрясающая ? - да. Даже убогий порт на ПК не смог затмить блеска а*уенности этой игры. 8/10 - (Можно было бы и 9 поставить, да всё таки парочка ужасных багов всё таки встретилась) *ЖДЁМ ПЕРЕИЗДАНИЕ*    Порт на ПК ужасен ? - да.
    Проходимо ? - да.
    Игра потрясающая ? - да.

    Даже убогий порт на ПК не смог затмить блеска а*уенности этой игры.
    8/10 - (Можно было бы и 9 поставить, да всё таки парочка ужасных багов всё таки встретилась)

    *ЖДЁМ ПЕРЕИЗДАНИЕ*
  62. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    So we can all agree this is the best saints row. Ah just I really cant complain about it aside from clunky driving
  63. Kervin619
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    I have not played the first game of Saints Row because it's not on Steam yet but when it was released for free I managed to get it and played the 2nd version called Saints Row 2

    The game is pretty good! I like how they followed the story in the game of rebuilding the 3rd Street Saints and how it really ended in the game. The activities are really fun but tough. One of my favorite    I have not played the first game of Saints Row because it's not on Steam yet but when it was released for free I managed to get it and played the 2nd version called Saints Row 2

    The game is pretty good! I like how they followed the story in the game of rebuilding the 3rd Street Saints and how it really ended in the game. The activities are really fun but tough. One of my favorite activities in the game is the fight club. The controls were really hard to handle before but I managed to get a hang of it. The rewards are also neat in the game however there are some things that are really off

    The game is a little buggy, laggy, and glitchy, weapons like the dual katana glitch are less favorable in use, and the upgrade type of style by unlocking with activities is not really my style. But it's just before Saint Row The 3rd

    The game may look incomplete but still, I really recommend it.    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
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  1. IGN AU
    80
    On the surface, Saints Row is an easy game to hate. Actually, I have a feeling that a lot of players and reviewers will write this game off for the sheer stupidity at play at all times. But to do so would be a big disservice to a game that tries hard to do a lot of things and show you a good time. Did we have a good time? Definitely.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    76
    This game is little more than a lowbrow, yet humorous, thug-life simulator.
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  3. Gameplanet
    85
    A real challenge to... you know, that other sandbox game... Saints Row 2 expands on the original with a dizzying level of complexity. Stilwater is back and bigger than ever - there's so much to see and do you'll be entertained for hours.
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