Saints Row 2

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6.9

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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 :)
  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. 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
  8. 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
  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. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. artem5297
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    Это просто прекрасная, яркая и необычная игра, гораздо лучше всех игр из серии GTA.
    Кроч., стоит попробовать.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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?
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  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. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. [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
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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...
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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*
  64. LomanJ
    Feb 10, 2009
    7
    I just have to say, the game is very good, but some peoples posts are showing complete noobness. Danny G, mate the keyboard control issue you are talking about is no way near as extreme as you've made it out to be. No one listen to these exaggerated, and obviously frustrated comments. The controls are NOT anything like that with keyboard. Your trying to run the game on a laptop, that I just have to say, the game is very good, but some peoples posts are showing complete noobness. Danny G, mate the keyboard control issue you are talking about is no way near as extreme as you've made it out to be. No one listen to these exaggerated, and obviously frustrated comments. The controls are NOT anything like that with keyboard. Your trying to run the game on a laptop, that explains it all. Mate with those specs, I'm surprised the game starts, the 4GB of RAM does NOTHING over 2GB. It's a Turion first of all, and a GeForce 7600 "GO" do you realise that's probably as powerful as a 6600GT, which is now obsolete hardware. Why am I even continuing typing?… Expand
  65. JDawg
    Feb 10, 2009
    7
    To the Digital-Vice guy, you are a game reviewer? Well... you shouldn't be, period. You would've been better off leaving out the place you review for, because you just lost all credibility from your comment. The game is great fun, but needs a patch or two and QUICKLY, being only $39.99 on Steam is a massive advantage, as long as they keep supporting the game and patch it fast. To the Digital-Vice guy, you are a game reviewer? Well... you shouldn't be, period. You would've been better off leaving out the place you review for, because you just lost all credibility from your comment. The game is great fun, but needs a patch or two and QUICKLY, being only $39.99 on Steam is a massive advantage, as long as they keep supporting the game and patch it fast. Considering I haven't had any of these technical issues so many others have had with GTA: IV I can only feel sorry for them. And if you've written off the game, due to the issues, your really missing out. But if your complaining that a game doesn't run with a system close to or even JUST exceeding the minimum system requirements, you haven't obviously been around the PC Games long enough. A game will NEVER run even GOOD on a system with the minimum requirements. It will RUN the game, but that doesn't mean it will be playable, it will at least start though. This has been the case since the 90's. It's nothing new, and you all have to start realising the minimum requirements aren't going to provide you with a flawless playable FPS. It's annoying, and misleading, but that's the way it always has been. You should look at a games recommended requirements, as being the minimum requirements to have the game running at a playable rate. I have the recommended requirements for GTA: IV and I get 40+ FPS on average, but everything is at LOW and view distance is at around 25 this is @ 1680x1050. The 2 games are very different, and TRY to be. So comparing them directly is silly. GTA has always tried to be the more life-like, and I prefer that. The physics are absolutely amazing, and with SR2 it's more about providing a fun time no matter what your doing in the game, rather than simulating a life-like story. Which is just as great, but has much more technical issues than GTA IV. Which HOPEFULLY gets fixed, because it really is/can be a GREAT game. But it needs a few weeks.… Expand
  66. TylerL
    Jan 1, 2010
    7
    Great Game but as everyone else is saying, it is a horrible xbox 360 port to pc, there not bugs, but more like frame skip, even on a gtx 275 it struggled.
  67. memyself
    Jan 26, 2009
    7
    A great fun and very crazily funny game that will keep you enjoying every sandbox madness and much more, every ka-boombing mission
    it's only flaw: you need a powerful pc even to run it on everything low: My -XP intel core 2 duo 2.5ghz, 3gb ram, nvidia 8600m gt 512mb- runs it ok on low until i get in a car and smash stuff, then it goes "not so smooth"
  68. AlienSpaceBats
    Sep 11, 2013
    7
    Saints Row 2 deserves far better treatment than this badly optimised POS console port. Almost unplayable in places, suffers from awful vehicle controls (mouse/keyboard), Windows prefetching issues, and infuriating AI, however its countless technical issues can't disguise a brilliant game that has just about everything.
  69. BlacksitePSU
    Oct 6, 2011
    7
    While the writing in Saints Row 2 may not be as compelling as GTA IV, and its visuals not as polished, the game does offer some redeeming gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to use random pedestrians as meat shields and throw them into oncoming traffic. Most of the missions are a lot of fun. I must admit though that the "boss battles" are ridiculously easily. And there are a lot ofWhile the writing in Saints Row 2 may not be as compelling as GTA IV, and its visuals not as polished, the game does offer some redeeming gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to use random pedestrians as meat shields and throw them into oncoming traffic. Most of the missions are a lot of fun. I must admit though that the "boss battles" are ridiculously easily. And there are a lot of fun things to do around Stilwater which help boost your Respect rating to unlock more missions and progress the story even further. Customization could offer a lot more -- and this is what surprised me the most -- because there is more stuff to buy (mainly clothes) in a game like GTA: San Andreas than there is in Saints Row 2. Not a big fan of the music in this game either. The game has been patched and that supposedly fixed a lot of the bugs that people were complaining about as well as adding 16:9 resolution support. As far as PC optimization goes, Saints Row 2 was no doubt built to be played on consoles, but for its low price on Steam, it's practically as steal.… Expand
  70. edik
    May 23, 2012
    7
    This game is like non-serious Grand Theft Auto. Gangstas, black people, pimps, hos, flat jokes, absurd weapons, more black people, nice cars. Every black stereotype presents in this game, excluding watermelons and chicken wings. But the PC port is bad - game runs fast-forward, so you must use speed-hack to control speed, keyboard controls is awful (glad I have a 360 controller), it canThis game is like non-serious Grand Theft Auto. Gangstas, black people, pimps, hos, flat jokes, absurd weapons, more black people, nice cars. Every black stereotype presents in this game, excluding watermelons and chicken wings. But the PC port is bad - game runs fast-forward, so you must use speed-hack to control speed, keyboard controls is awful (glad I have a 360 controller), it can crash after cut-scene, leaving you unsaved and outraged. But I love it, it's the type of a game I was searching for a long time… Expand
  71. fhouse
    Aug 14, 2012
    7
    Terrible port of a fantastic game. You have to install the Gentlemen of the Row mod to fix up all the problems of this buggy mess. (Don't worry, the mod can be configured to be just like the vanilla game, without any useless modifications done by overenthusiastic modders.) Otherwise the story is great, the city feels great, the activities and the customization are fun.
  72. ReviewScope
    Jan 16, 2015
    7
    There was a free weekend for the entire Saints Row franchise and I already had Sr3 and 4, so I decided to give this one a go!

    Pros: The open world is huge and a joy to explore, there are lots of places you can walk into, lots of activities for you to do and its just generally impressive. The characters might not be the best, but in my opinion, they are really memorable and (mostly)    There was a free weekend for the entire Saints Row franchise and I already had Sr3 and 4, so I decided to give this one a go!

    Pros:
    The open world is huge and a joy to explore, there are lots of places you can walk into, lots of activities for you to do and its just generally impressive.
    The characters might not be the best, but in my opinion, they are really memorable and (mostly) live on to be classics in the series.
    There is a mod called "Gentleman in the row", which fixes a lot of the problems mentioned below:

    Cons:
    The controls are bottom line HORRIBLE. When walking and in combat, its OK, however when driving, they are absolutely abysmal and slippery, much worse than in GTA IV.
    The graphics, even for the time, are not very good. Character models look dated and textures are fairly weak. Yes, the shadows are good, but very basic. Even though I am not one to fuss over graphics, Saints Row 2 does look very dated in comparison to other games and even later entries in the series.
    The frame rate is all over the place. Sometimes, it is really high, then its really low. Explain that????

    Overall, Saints Row 2 is a very good game, however, PC issues really bring it down. I recommend downloading the gentleman of the row mod to fix some of these issues as it really makes the game feel a lot better. The game gets an extra point for the gameplay after installing the mod.

    Original Score: 6/10
    Score with mod: 7/10    … Expand
  73. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    7
    I cannot, in good faith, give this title higher than a 7.

    It's my favorite in the series, one of my favorite games of all time even, but the PC optimization was horrid. Even with GoTR mod installed, this port still struggles to struggle at times.

    Don't like the idea of Gat Outta Hell? You're not alone. Play SR2+SR:TT instead, and forgot the series ever happened after that.
  74. dandalis
    Jan 18, 2022
    7
    This has to be the best Saints Row game and still the best alternative to GTA out there even after all these years. Especially if you're a fan of GTA San Andreas, since SR2 takes the ''Gangsta'' theme concept to the next level and builds an entire game around it, with great results.

    Building up the 3rd Street Saints back from ground up is satisfying as the story progresses, and you're    This has to be the best Saints Row game and still the best alternative to GTA out there even after all these years. Especially if you're a fan of GTA San Andreas, since SR2 takes the ''Gangsta'' theme concept to the next level and builds an entire game around it, with great results.

    Building up the 3rd Street Saints back from ground up is satisfying as the story progresses, and you're offered some fun options around the gang mechanics and it's customization. Stillwater is an impressively detailed game world for a 2008 game considering it was up against GTA 4's Liberty City at the time. There is a lot diversity in terms of the districts in Stillwater, each with it's own unique identity, suprising amount of interiors to explore, NPC's doing different things around the city making it feel alive.

    Story feels like a perfect blend of goofiness and seriousness, and while the main story is relatively short, there is still plenty of variety offered in terms of mission design and how you tackle the 3 rival gangs, aswell as the 4th faction later on in the game. Side activities feel like mini missions in on themselves. The character builder is another neat aspect of the game, offering quite a bit of choice and detail in how you want your Boss to look like, which gets enhanched later on as you play, with the game giving you a nice amount of visual customization via buying clothes and jewelry across several branded stores in Stillwater. Buying cribs was another good feature, and them being customizable made it even better.

    Combat in the game also kind of stands out, especially in terms of melee weapons, aswell as the ability to pick up a ton of objects from the game world's environment and use them to beat up your foes. The different martial art styles offer a welcome addition to melee combat depth too. The gun selection is ok and feel mostly satisfying to use when blasting enemies.

    But there is one irritating issue with the PC version that keeps it down, it's unsuprisingly the optimization, or lack there of. The core problem is the stuttering that regularly occurs, which gets especially problematic when you're driving. And speaking of driving, it's underwhelming in terms of feel, and if you're playing with a mouse and keyboard, it's even worse since the driving mechanics are way too sensitive and twitchy with keyboard inputs. And since you're doing a lot of driving in a game like this, it gets on your nerves eventually. When flying airplanes a similiar issue persists. Besides the stuttering issue, the game runs fine.    … Expand
  75. Tonarestriga
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Despite how long ago this game came out this game is still a lot of fun. Due to how long ago it came out it has its fair amount of issues as well. As with my past reviews I will test the pros and cons of my play through. As a side note this game on Steam is so unstable it is unplayable but works just fine on GOG.

    Pros:interesting mini-games, immersive characters, interesting selection    Despite how long ago this game came out this game is still a lot of fun. Due to how long ago it came out it has its fair amount of issues as well. As with my past reviews I will test the pros and cons of my play through. As a side note this game on Steam is so unstable it is unplayable but works just fine on GOG.

    Pros:interesting mini-games, immersive characters, interesting selection of weapons, interesting selection of cars as well as modifications.

    Cons:honestly the only real issue I had with this game was vehicle control. It did not matter if I was on land, in the water, or in the air I was fighting to control the vehicles. With a huge chunk of this game focusing on the vehicles this can be detrimental to the feel of the game.    … Expand
  76. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    7
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  77. Makowiec
    Aug 25, 2022
    7
    plot quite good, tiring mechanics quite often, headshot you had to shoot a few times to kill someone, even with a deagle or other typical one-shot weapon, a lot of bugs also tired me here, despite everything I completed the game so there is nothing to talk about and it was not the worst for sure, I was also tired of the opytmalization, of the good things I would still mention, a fairlyplot quite good, tiring mechanics quite often, headshot you had to shoot a few times to kill someone, even with a deagle or other typical one-shot weapon, a lot of bugs also tired me here, despite everything I completed the game so there is nothing to talk about and it was not the worst for sure, I was also tired of the opytmalization, of the good things I would still mention, a fairly good creation of gangs a long time of gameplay well created main missions, although side missions and the fact that for each mission you needed respect also a little annoying

    I forgot to add that you have to fire the entire magazine at the policeman who wants to ram you and he will still ram you and get out of the car in time to shoot you XD    … Expand
  78. PenetratorGod
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    It's an interesting game. Although it is not an RPG game, it has a very deep character creation screen. Even for the year it was released, I found this aspect very successful. The story and gameplay were not bad either. The fact that we can create our character in the game saved the game from being a bad GTA copy.
  79. chrisr
    Feb 23, 2009
    6
    Saints Row2 seems to be ok to me. It plays good on my Q8200 quad core and my HD4870x2 graphic card. I think SR2 a hole lot better game than GTA4 at least you can save your progress on SR2 where as GTA4 you cant unless your connect to windows live I brought GTA4 to end up taking it back because it would not connect the windows live server after downloading all the patches and trying for a Saints Row2 seems to be ok to me. It plays good on my Q8200 quad core and my HD4870x2 graphic card. I think SR2 a hole lot better game than GTA4 at least you can save your progress on SR2 where as GTA4 you cant unless your connect to windows live I brought GTA4 to end up taking it back because it would not connect the windows live server after downloading all the patches and trying for a whole week to get it work but with no luck I took my copy back and got my money back. So for now I am happy with SR2 unless I find issues later on in the game.… Expand
  80. Playtapus
    Feb 11, 2012
    6
    The game was okay. I like the fact that you get to build the gang up, as in Saints Row Three you're in more of a futuristic world that pisses you off. It's a pretty bad port, as the driving is terrible and the glitches and bugs are horrendous. I only have 2.3 hours of playtime, and I don't plan on increasing the number.
  81. ColeYote
    Jan 6, 2013
    6
    I'll give the game itself an 8.5, but the port knocks it down to a 6. It's not a very good PC port. The worst flaw is that it's unplayable on Windows 7 unmodded. Runs about twice as fast as it's supposed to. Fortunately, I was able to find a mod (Saints Row Powertools) that fixes this issue.
  82. 12Elise4
    Feb 9, 2014
    6
    I really like this game, but it honestly could be better. The controls are pretty good, the graphics aren't though. They are almost like the sims 2 graphics where you don't have too much detail to anything. The storyline is also pretty weak not much to it to say it's good. If you free play this game, you can find total enjoyment toward that. Otherwise if you want a good storyline andI really like this game, but it honestly could be better. The controls are pretty good, the graphics aren't though. They are almost like the sims 2 graphics where you don't have too much detail to anything. The storyline is also pretty weak not much to it to say it's good. If you free play this game, you can find total enjoyment toward that. Otherwise if you want a good storyline and graphic and whatever else good things gamers find in games, this game lacks in all of them. (if that made any sense) I wouldn't say I regretted buying this game at all because it's good entertainment, just not a Grammy winning game or anything.… Expand
  83. BLAZETHEMCKIDD
    Nov 2, 2014
    6
    i played this game after playing sr3 and i must say this game is mediocre it does not compare to sr3 and evan less so to my 3rd favorite game of all time sr1 this game is mediocre at best and i think it would be better of not made
  84. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    6
    This port is a mess.. a serious mess. There is a mod to fix the issues, but we're reviewing the vanilla version of the game here so the rating will be only 6/10. The driving is awful, optimalization doesn't exist. I had 15-25 frames through most of the game and it was a hell to finish this. Basically unplayable. But I loved the story. The most serious game from the SR series. ReallyThis port is a mess.. a serious mess. There is a mod to fix the issues, but we're reviewing the vanilla version of the game here so the rating will be only 6/10. The driving is awful, optimalization doesn't exist. I had 15-25 frames through most of the game and it was a hell to finish this. Basically unplayable. But I loved the story. The most serious game from the SR series. Really enjoyed it, but the optimalization kills the gameplay. Install the mods and you'll survive through this. Pickens approves!… Expand
  85. KevinH27
    Apr 27, 2020
    6
    Honestly, this game is ok, there are still some odds. However, the storyline is great and the characters are kind of cool. But the one thing, it can't be played well on PC, I would recommend consoles such as Xbox 360 and PS3, it is a bit hard to control at all, it should be optimized better. The graphic is disappointed, perhaps it is just equal to GTA SA. How can I say, a game made inHonestly, this game is ok, there are still some odds. However, the storyline is great and the characters are kind of cool. But the one thing, it can't be played well on PC, I would recommend consoles such as Xbox 360 and PS3, it is a bit hard to control at all, it should be optimized better. The graphic is disappointed, perhaps it is just equal to GTA SA. How can I say, a game made in 2009, is just equal to a game made in 2003. The sound is just okay, maybe 3/5. It is still worth the price (10-15$).… Expand
  86. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 15, 2021
    6
    Ужасно затянутая игра, и ужасно раздражает перед каждой миссией надо обязательно накапливать авторитет. Управление машиной почти на грани, стрельба нормальная персонажи неинтересные. Самый наверно интересный это главный герой у него хоть есть немного харизмы. Редактор создания персонажа достаточно неплохой можно создавать прям редкостных уродов.Ужасно затянутая игра, и ужасно раздражает перед каждой миссией надо обязательно накапливать авторитет. Управление машиной почти на грани, стрельба нормальная персонажи неинтересные. Самый наверно интересный это главный герой у него хоть есть немного харизмы. Редактор создания персонажа достаточно неплохой можно создавать прям редкостных уродов.
  87. Hikayeci
    May 5, 2021
    6
    Her ne kadar çöp bir oyun olsa da, ben bu oyunu beğeniyorum. Çünkü diğer saints row oyunlarından daha farklı.
  88. ChuckJB
    Nov 12, 2010
    5
    Saints Row 2 is a gritty third person sandbox style adventure which plunks the player into the seedy gang life of a generic urban landscape. The game begins with the player breaking out of prison and beginning a non-linear journey to rebuild his gang to its former glory. The massive environment, over the top ridiculous characters, free form quests, and support for online coop play areSaints Row 2 is a gritty third person sandbox style adventure which plunks the player into the seedy gang life of a generic urban landscape. The game begins with the player breaking out of prison and beginning a non-linear journey to rebuild his gang to its former glory. The massive environment, over the top ridiculous characters, free form quests, and support for online coop play are clearly this titleâ… Expand
  89. suneater
    Dec 13, 2012
    5
    A sandbox game full of wacky companions, ridiculous storylines, and tons of missions. SR2 has much better world design and customization than 3; however, after beating the formulaic missions there isn't much to do besides activities. The only collectables are CDs to make custom playlists (most of the music sucks) and your territory control is completed passively while doing missions.A sandbox game full of wacky companions, ridiculous storylines, and tons of missions. SR2 has much better world design and customization than 3; however, after beating the formulaic missions there isn't much to do besides activities. The only collectables are CDs to make custom playlists (most of the music sucks) and your territory control is completed passively while doing missions. Probably the strongest point of SR2 is the cutscenes with their amusing character facial expressions, good camera work, and funny dialog. If you are looking for a less serious sandbox game then SR2 & 3 are both good options. Overall I think SR3 is better but they both have their fair share of issues. You will most likely have trouble getting this working because it is such a poor port. It has a lot of graphical, sound, and stability issues so be prepared to dig around for mods & fixes.… Expand
  90. Klewer
    Jun 21, 2014
    5
    Not a bad entry in to this genre, fans of the open world mission style crime game will no doubt enjoy but a dodgy PC port as well as an average story hold it back.
  91. GBowles
    Jan 5, 2013
    5
    There is such a thing as gameplay being too fast paced. The human brain can't react quick enough to the speed that this game moves at. Horrible PC port too.
  92. Tomasxj
    Aug 11, 2014
    5
    This is the worst Console to PC port ever. The fps is very bad, you need a PC from 2014 to run this game without any kind of lag even though this was released in 2009. The driving is just horrendous. Controls overall are **** Graphics are not that good too. There were some goods things though. The customization is awesome, missions can be fun and free roam is awesome. Sometimes this gameThis is the worst Console to PC port ever. The fps is very bad, you need a PC from 2014 to run this game without any kind of lag even though this was released in 2009. The driving is just horrendous. Controls overall are **** Graphics are not that good too. There were some goods things though. The customization is awesome, missions can be fun and free roam is awesome. Sometimes this game CAN be fun but you really have to overcome all of its flaws to enjoy anything in this game. Simply put, it's not worth getting this game on PC just get it on a PS3 or Xbox 360… Expand
  93. funboyfun23
    Oct 15, 2013
    5
    A couple years ago I played this game at a friends house on the PS3, so when I got this game on sale I was pretty excited to re-visit the experience I had when playing on the PS3.

    Bottom line is that this a TERRIBLE ported game. The graphics are terrible, even on the HIGHEST settings, the car mechanics are lazy and stupid, and when driving around a corner or just going straight,    A couple years ago I played this game at a friends house on the PS3, so when I got this game on sale I was pretty excited to re-visit the experience I had when playing on the PS3.

    Bottom line is that this a TERRIBLE ported game. The graphics are terrible, even on the HIGHEST settings, the car mechanics are lazy and stupid, and when driving around a corner or just going straight, decently fast the frame rate goes extremely low for some reason even though my computer can run tons of other games that have better graphics on HIGH, this is an utter disappointment.

    Not to mention having to get enough respect to play a mission is beyond annoying, I spent 30-an hour usually just to get enough respect to play a 15 minute mission which drives me INSANE.

    In the end, even though the missions are fun and challenging it doesn't make up for many of the technical glitches, random frame rate drops, car mechanics and annoying respect.

    Would get this game when is on a big sale but otherwise I would buy this on a console, or just get Saints row 3 or 4.    … Expand
  94. tsakiym
    May 15, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  95. Shimmeywill
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    A bit more immersive than the later titles in the series but ultimately a mediocre game compared to other open world titles at the time.
  96. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 15, 2021
    5
    awfull shooting. unrealistic. but ok ..
  97. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
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  98. Dovahkiin314
    Jun 19, 2023
    5
    While I've heard the game is the best in the Franchise and the characters and the story are fun, the dated graphics and lack of many things(I had to look up how fast travel worked and even then it didn't really work) such as upgrading weapons are what hold it back for me, as I tried to get into the game but getting spawned halfway across the map from where I was supposed to go really annoyed me.
  99. DannyG
    Jan 9, 2009
    4
    I played SR2 for a while shortly after buying it off of steam and came across 3 problems. Problem 1: The game does not like my Saitek keyboard. This is the only application I have run across that thinks that one of my keys is stuck. The menu looked like a slot machine cycling over and over again and my character had the sudden urge to run off once I got started. After unplugging the usb I played SR2 for a while shortly after buying it off of steam and came across 3 problems. Problem 1: The game does not like my Saitek keyboard. This is the only application I have run across that thinks that one of my keys is stuck. The menu looked like a slot machine cycling over and over again and my character had the sudden urge to run off once I got started. After unplugging the usb connection and reconnecting it a few times I can occasionally get it to work. Vista and Fallout 3 don't share the same issues. Problem 2: The game lag. Running on an AMD Turion 64 at 2.21 ghz with a gForce Go 7600 and 4 gigs of ram is defiantly not enough for all that is going on in the game. Even after all of the effects are off and lowest settings are chosen, game play is very jumpy. Don't plan on buying it unless you have a very good graphics card with DX10 to fully benefit. Problem 3: Keyboard driving. If you like the mouse and keyboard setup, don't bother. Tapping the directional driving key to go left makes you veer out of your lane, across the opposing lane and right onto the side walk. This affect is increased as speed is increased. I'm guessing Violation didn't test this thoroughly but there are reports that there are plans to fix this issue in the future with patches. Other thoughts: The over all story seems interesting and the fact you can do basically whatever without the game telling you "NO!" and swatting you with a news paper is quite refreshing. There is even the possibility for a cross dressing gangster nitch if you see fit. I'm hoping with future patches and fixes this game will meet my initial expectations before playing.… Expand
  100. BenS.
    Nov 9, 2008
    4
    A cheap thrill with a story line more boring than flabby boobs. This game literally tried to sell Eazy E in order push their product. Don't confuse your love for Eazy E with this complete failure.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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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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