Saints Row

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2.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 462 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 462
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 462
  3. Negative: 352 out of 462

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  1. SH00TINPUTIN187
    Sep 2, 2022
    2
    I tried to have fun with this, I really did. I really liked the character creation and how similar the game was to the old Saints Row games, but the bugs and the unlikeable Zoomer characters really wore me down. I would've preferred it if the story had your character on their own. Oh well.
  2. Aseem
    Oct 9, 2022
    2
    They did it again !! They somehow managed to destroy everything people loved about the Saints Row franchise in an attempt to force their woke messages through to the players. The characters were bland with no personality, the dialogue was outrageous and the plot was outright terrible.

    On the technical side of things, the game was riddled with bugs (both small to game breaking), there    They did it again !! They somehow managed to destroy everything people loved about the Saints Row franchise in an attempt to force their woke messages through to the players. The characters were bland with no personality, the dialogue was outrageous and the plot was outright terrible.

    On the technical side of things, the game was riddled with bugs (both small to game breaking), there were frequent texture pop ins, graphics looked like something straight out of the PS3 era. Most of the open world was barren and empty, driving similarly was also pretty bad and other gameplay mechanics like melee and shooting were severely unpolished.

    The soundtrack was decent to good for the most part. The character creation suite was the most enjoyable part of the whole game for me, which in itself says a lot about this game.

    All in all Saints Row is most definitely in contention for the worst AAA game of 2022. It also does not help when the community manager for the game cannot take any valid criticism from the fans and proceeds to label anyone who disagrees with her about the characters, 'sexists' and also calls the longtime fans of the franchise 'terrorists' and wants them to not support the franchise anymore.    … Expand
  3. nastyjes
    Sep 5, 2023
    2
    1. The plot is extremely boring
    2. Graphics - still in 2011 but with improved lighting
    3. Gameplay - ABSOLUTELY nothing has changed for the fourth game in a row
    Bad in every way.
  4. EddieDexx
    Aug 23, 2023
    2
    The actual core concept of students having to rely on criminality to be able to pay off student debt is a very interesting concept. However.. this game is like a Netflix adaptation of the real Saints Row. This game is watered down compared to the earlier Saints Row games and the main characters look like whimps who get offended by everything. This game is a complete garbage. Do yourselfThe actual core concept of students having to rely on criminality to be able to pay off student debt is a very interesting concept. However.. this game is like a Netflix adaptation of the real Saints Row. This game is watered down compared to the earlier Saints Row games and the main characters look like whimps who get offended by everything. This game is a complete garbage. Do yourself and play the earlier Saints Row games instead, especially Saints Row 2 that was the greatest Saints Row game existing.… Expand
  5. Artconnoisseur
    May 7, 2023
    2
    Game made by complete no-talents for completely radical Tumblr reps. There's nothing good about this game.
    The story is abusive to the legacy of the series, the characters are repugnant, the gameplay is the worst ever, and nothing is fun at all.
  6. 9ightKnight
    Aug 1, 2023
    2
    Game play is mediocre. Even after a full year after release buggy. Sky is different shades of Purple and blues?? and cars sounds non existent. Too bad because the first Saints Row ever was great. Time to let this series die out.
  7. ISPYNICKOLAI88
    Aug 27, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the graphics, gameplay mechanics, but the writing right from the start is CRINGE AF!… Expand
  8. Joe_Friday
    Aug 25, 2023
    1
    I made the mistake of pre-ordering the deluxe version of this game, based on the Saints Row name. To give you an idea of how awful it is - I saw that new DLC had been released so I started reinstalling the game. Halfway through the install, I decided that I couldn't be bothered wasting another minute playing such a bland, unenjoyable mess, so I just deleted it. It's money I threw away, butI made the mistake of pre-ordering the deluxe version of this game, based on the Saints Row name. To give you an idea of how awful it is - I saw that new DLC had been released so I started reinstalling the game. Halfway through the install, I decided that I couldn't be bothered wasting another minute playing such a bland, unenjoyable mess, so I just deleted it. It's money I threw away, but I'd rather lose money than throw away my time on a game I never enjoyed.… Expand
  9. Astralify
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    Bland, boring, annoying, outdated, broken, and in some aspects - downright unfinished. A true "modern" sociopolitical product/construct, devoid of any redeeming quality. Knowing how rich on unique qualities (game mechanics/activities, writing, tone, etc...) the Saints Row franchise used to be, this is an utter insult. An insult to the franchise, an insult to gaming and entertainment inBland, boring, annoying, outdated, broken, and in some aspects - downright unfinished. A true "modern" sociopolitical product/construct, devoid of any redeeming quality. Knowing how rich on unique qualities (game mechanics/activities, writing, tone, etc...) the Saints Row franchise used to be, this is an utter insult. An insult to the franchise, an insult to gaming and entertainment in general, and an insult to the fans/customers. It's a failure on every aspect. But at least we saw it from a mile away. A game without an audience. Was it worth it, Volition?

    - A disgruntled fan    … Expand
  10. davoz28
    Apr 14, 2023
    1
    This is an actual **** sandwhich. The buggy mess of unplayable and unfun missions are the kicker on this... idk what this is.. I would say this has like 1 or 2 people working on it at most. The original Volition crew couldn't have made this.. No way. This is like an 8 year old wrote everything, but even 8 year olds have more imagination.
  11. Skitzofreniq
    Aug 26, 2022
    1
    How is it possible that the game that came out on the XBOX360/PS3 is still a thousand times better than the one we get now? I'm talking about Saints Row 2. The characters, the story, all of it was so much more fun.
  12. DrD00m
    Sep 16, 2022
    1
    Some of the worst writing i have ever witnessed. Absolute cringeworthy woke bs agenda and characters. Terrible optimized with tons of bugs and bad graphics. Get your woke bs out of beloved franchises!
  13. Nathanimations
    Sep 4, 2022
    1
    4/10
    Good graphics, Bad everything else

    But I want to see how low the score can get

    Saints Row series has been on decline and I don't know what to blame.
  14. Kunray
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    don't want and don't have time to write here. to be short - I'm very disappointed
    1/10 trash
  15. 88005553535
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    Awesome sh*t. The most terrible gameplay and story ever. 2 hour's gameplay great enough for me.
  16. xXEchoXxAssault
    Aug 25, 2022
    1
    The Saints Row reboot is a broken, buggy, SJW and gen z circle jerk with one of the worst stories ever written. The new map is a little interesting at first because it's new but it gets old fast when there's nothing do or interact with and feels empty. Not to mention that if you can't stand popin in games don't touch this game with a 10 ft pole. Popin is absolutely at it's worst in SaintsThe Saints Row reboot is a broken, buggy, SJW and gen z circle jerk with one of the worst stories ever written. The new map is a little interesting at first because it's new but it gets old fast when there's nothing do or interact with and feels empty. Not to mention that if you can't stand popin in games don't touch this game with a 10 ft pole. Popin is absolutely at it's worst in Saints Row, it's really bad with details being drawn literally a few feet in front of you. Don't even get me started on heists, you don't even get to participate in them. All you do is drive your teammates to the location, wait and leave... Seriously, who asked for this? The main characters are some of the most boring cardboard cutouts in a game with seriously sub par dialogue (A lot of cringe too) and forgettable personalities. This "game" has so many issues it's absolutely hilarious knowing that many people were correct in calling Volition and Deep Silver out and they deserve to lose money on this one. Teach them a lesson and hit them where it hurts: vote with your wallet. Don't support this trash. I'd actually encourage you to tie a rope around your penis and jump from a tree before you touch this game. Tbh you'd probably have more fun doing that … Expand
  17. Swiftus
    Sep 10, 2022
    1
    After 6 hours of play I really feel mentally exhausted from the cringe-worthy dialogue, the bugs, the terrible humour and the soulless empty game-play. The shooting mechanics are all over the place and the complete lack of hostile AI when engaging either the gangs or the police force is just laughable with either of them driving off a cliff, driving into walls or just flat out blowingAfter 6 hours of play I really feel mentally exhausted from the cringe-worthy dialogue, the bugs, the terrible humour and the soulless empty game-play. The shooting mechanics are all over the place and the complete lack of hostile AI when engaging either the gangs or the police force is just laughable with either of them driving off a cliff, driving into walls or just flat out blowing themselves up. This game is just bad and they should feel bad for releasing such mediocrity and putting the final nail in the coffin of the franchise. Avoid this game like the plague.… Expand
  18. nyannothot
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
    Q: new saint?? new bug?? new bad story?? a good game?
    A: yes, yes, yes, no
  19. Heithtrev202
    Aug 26, 2022
    1
    Every aspect of this game is just so bad. The shooting mechanics haven't changed in a decade. the vehicles are super floaty, the dialogue is just cringe af and it creates the biggest ludonarrative dissonance since uncharted. The only redeeming factors of this game are the customisation options and how fun it is to scroll through people's bosses
  20. archibaldos666
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    Как такое можно делать в 2022 году. Мои глаза чуть не вытекли от мыла и это в 2к и на ультрах. В этой игре ужасно всё.
  21. TanMelon
    Aug 27, 2022
    1
    Look how they massacred my boy!
    Once again Volition has proved that they do not give two **** about what the fans what in this franchise. Even without THQ rushing out a sequel SR4 was a better job then this dumpster fire.
    Look how they massacred my beloved series yet again and I do hope it stays dead after this failure or at least given to a competent studio. CONS: -Laughably bad story    Look how they massacred my boy!
    Once again Volition has proved that they do not give two **** about what the fans what in this franchise. Even without THQ rushing out a sequel SR4 was a better job then this dumpster fire.
    Look how they massacred my beloved series yet again and I do hope it stays dead after this failure or at least given to a competent studio.
    CONS:
    -Laughably bad story that seems like a forced twitter fever dream
    -Shooting mechanics that feel so spongy it makes the divisions gunplay look better.
    -Physics that just do not make sense. Your vehicle is essentially a tank at all times unless a mission calls for it.
    -Repetitive missions and side missions. ALL are fetch quests
    -Bugged melee and finishing moves that feel that they were not tested.
    -Dead world with no ambient sounds or civilians talking to each other. Feels hollow and half baked
    -COOP that is busted and the main point of me even trying to get a laugh resulted in numerous disconnects and frustration.
    -Animations that break at serious times
    -Enemy AI is brain dead that you could stand in front of them and they become confused.
    -Very bad shadows and graphical glitches that feel like a 360 title
    -Various clipping issues, one resulted in a clip outside of the map, free falling
    -No train physics what so ever resulting in hilariously bad clips
    The PROS
    -MAP: If the map had life into it I could see that they created a decent looking city to explore, that being said all of the buildings you cannot explore and there is no gambling in the casinos...missed opportunity
    -Character customization: The main feature and probably the one that got the most funding into was the customization you can do. Its a shame that its in this game.
    Conclusion:
    Even with all of the bugs ironed out and the COOP working, this is easiest the worst game release this year since Brokenfield and CP.
    The baked in mechanics and physics can only be haha funny for a short while, whilst the world may be interesting. Its only skin deep. Just like todays modern media it fails to deliver the spirit of gaming and what made this series so specials to fans in the first place.
    This is a wake up call to developers to listen to fans.
    1/10    … Expand
  22. Gowron
    Aug 25, 2022
    1
    Comparing it to older titles this one really isent good
    It looks like fortnite and gta had a bastard baby that has been hidden away for quite some time, only to bee paraded around due to the lack of anything else to show forth
  23. Wagner289
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    What happens when you combine uninspired storytelling, questionable design decisions, game-breaking bugs, and stale gameplay? Saints Row 2022. It's a chore of a game from start to finish, with no compelling plot to spur you along or really intriguing gameplay loots to master. You go to one spot, engage in wonky shooting (difficult to aim with a gamepad), listen to your lame companions,What happens when you combine uninspired storytelling, questionable design decisions, game-breaking bugs, and stale gameplay? Saints Row 2022. It's a chore of a game from start to finish, with no compelling plot to spur you along or really intriguing gameplay loots to master. You go to one spot, engage in wonky shooting (difficult to aim with a gamepad), listen to your lame companions, repeat. Very lackluster title. It MIGHT be worth it when the price drops to $20 or less and you want something mindless to kill time, but otherwise, stay far, far away. Not worth the price of admission.
    If I had to list a couple of positives, it ran well on my rig (AMD 5900X, 3070 Ti, 32GB 3200Mhz RAM) and the car radio had a couple of interesting songs. Really underwhelming game; should have been a budget title in a new universe, not a Saints Row Game.    … Expand
  24. yanivv
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    Really bad port or just really bad game, likely both.
    Refunded after 30 minutes.
  25. DieterPohlen
    Aug 28, 2022
    1
    Cringe conversations, boring characters, mostly boring/repetitive quests, lifeless map & on top a buggy mess. I should probably be used to it by now, that games release 80% finished, still it's simply annoying. Probably bug-free & worth the money in half a year.
  26. DeeEss
    Jul 13, 2023
    0
    Holy **** this game is bad. Some halfwit here **** themselves over it having a 69 rating from critics and claimed that not only was it game of the year, but the best game of the past 5 years. This is, of course, an excellent way to either say that you haven't played another game in that time, or that the studio is paying to shill for them. It now has a rating of 65 by the way... TheHoly **** this game is bad. Some halfwit here **** themselves over it having a 69 rating from critics and claimed that not only was it game of the year, but the best game of the past 5 years. This is, of course, an excellent way to either say that you haven't played another game in that time, or that the studio is paying to shill for them. It now has a rating of 65 by the way... The same halfwit ignores the bugs that this game had on launch.

    It's telling that the cowardly sack of excrement releasing sales figures won't give an answer about how many copies this game has sold. More importantly, it's been admitted to be a flop and I'd honestly be surprised if it broke even. The other games were good and funny. Having to listen to some dip****s complain about student loans, THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO HAVE SIGNED FOR, makes the admission that they are complete and total morons unsurprising. I'm guessing that's the crowd they were shooting for with this. Maybe take a look at WHY the original was so popular and try to go that route, rather than a bunch of whiny 20 year olds.    … Expand
  27. helloarty
    Aug 6, 2023
    0
    As a huge fan of SR2, III and IV, I have to admire this game is so terrible that I dropped it after 2 hours (wanted to do it earlier but franchise had a very nice credit of trust). Some of the previous parts were so ahead of time and addictive af, this one feels like a fanmade stuff from 2004 or smth (in a terrible way).
  28. Steyraus
    Aug 24, 2022
    0
    It's every bit as bad as people expected it to be after seeing the cringe characters and clear political agendas..In a word it is boring ...On the bright side old Karen's like Anita Sarkesian finally have another game to play that wont offend them. Unfortunately for Volition Karens only complian about games, they don't play them or BUY them, so hope they enjoy their flowing.
  29. knivestv
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    ffs I'm done buying games for a while. This is the most broken, hopeless, modern AAA gaming bs I've seen, and I've never given a zero before but this piece of crap absolutely earned it.
  30. Razrback16
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    Ah more woke trash it would seem. The score is quite fitting and appropriate.
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63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    40
    A totally unnecessary reboot. Not to say the game isn't fun. It is. Again, it's pure escapism that exists just so you can fool around with a bunch of weapons and vehicles and not have to think about it. The problem is that previous installments have done the same thing - and infinitely better. [Issue#322]
  2. Gaming Age
    Nov 2, 2023
    50
    There’s a weight of history behind Saints Row, and no matter whether you’re comparing it to the more serious early games or the sillier later ones, it’s pretty clear that the Saints Row reboot doesn’t live up to any of them.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    54
    A newcomer would be shocked by crude animations, wonky physics and bad gunplay. Fans of the franchise are kinda used to that, but they’ll be disappointed for another reason: while Saints Row 2022 does have a few fun moments, most of them are blatantly ripped from previous games of the series. [Issue#260, p.32]
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