The Saboteur

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 349 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 244 out of 349
  2. Mixed: 75 out of 349
  3. Negative: 30 out of 349
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  1. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    9
    I liked that game a lot. It had a great Paris climate. I liked to defeat german solders
  2. petrkozak13
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    Pros: innovative visuals, fun characters, parkour abilities, interesting setting (open world WW2). Cons: buggy as hell, weird controls, simple and not-rewarding gameplay. I'd love to see a sequel to this game where all these issues could be addressed. If done right, it might be something special.
  3. lucvsds
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Nunca sequer tinha ouvido falar desse jogo, decidi jogar pra ver como era e acabei gostando bastante. Surpreendentemente muito bom, superando minhas expectativas. No início acabei ficando com um pé atrás sobre se continuava, e continuei, ainda bem. Adorei o final e o poder de escolha que te dá, apesar de acabar, de uma maneira ou outra. Vale a pena jogar.
  4. EasternUNO
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    This is very underrated game and not many people know it. I really recommend you to play it, but good luck launching it and tweaking it on modern systems. Pity that testers did a bad job after the development was done...

    As I mentioned in the first sentences of my review, this game has so many technical issues and it is a miracle that I was able to launch it on my modern PC. This game    This is very underrated game and not many people know it. I really recommend you to play it, but good luck launching it and tweaking it on modern systems. Pity that testers did a bad job after the development was done...

    As I mentioned in the first sentences of my review, this game has so many technical issues and it is a miracle that I was able to launch it on my modern PC. This game runs fine on Windows XP, but on any newer system you have serious problems launching it. I have the original game on Origin, I contacted the support and even they could not help me, so I had to help myself by downloading a crack which allows me to launch the game. Unfortunately you cannot go past 60 Hz, it does not work. Also the maximum supported resolution is 1080p. Yes you can run it in 4K for example, but if you open Perks or Stats in the game, it instantly crashes... And because so many bugs, crashes and technical difficulties I have to reduce rating for Saboteur. The next thing I do not like is that climbing the buildings takes so much time and it is boring. There are many similar targets on the map that you can sabotage which makes it very repetitive. Physics is also very unrealistic, especially when you are driving a vehicle.

    On the bright side I like the environment, story, characters, cars, music, combat and action. It is really nearly perfect and it is very enjoyable experience if you manage to run this game.    … Expand
  5. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    I wish this game had sequels or a remaster/remake in the new generation. This game is like a splinter Cell with Assassin's Creed from WWII
  6. Voyou
    Aug 28, 2022
    3
    Does not save progress.
    Cool world and gameplay are totalled by fake saving, unfit for PC and real games. Concsole cancer should stay on fn' consoles.
  7. jarvitom
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    This game has style. The missions, even the side missions are really creative and the story is enjoyable. I have played this game first in 2022 and the graphics are of course outdated but it was still OK overall, music is really great, driving is smooth and the combat is fine too, however it gets dull after a while. Overall really decent RPG with unique ideas.
  8. f1o_o1f
    Jul 7, 2022
    0
    - very mediocre writing
    - not a single likable character. All are **** all the time, the macho-protagonist being the pinnacle of horny idiocy
    - lackluster voice acting (both in English and German). They didn't even bother to hire actual Germans to voice the Germans' German lines - way too much senseless stuff to do on the map in terms of post-game (like Assassin's Creed, but even worse)    - very mediocre writing
    - not a single likable character. All are **** all the time, the macho-protagonist being the pinnacle of horny idiocy
    - lackluster voice acting (both in English and German). They didn't even bother to hire actual Germans to voice the Germans' German lines
    - way too much senseless stuff to do on the map in terms of post-game (like Assassin's Creed, but even worse)
    - abysmal mission design

    - nice visual gimmick with the black/white turning into colors
    - climbing mechanic is okay. Not on a level with AC, but it has its advantages
    - decent variety in cars and weapons

    It's quite obvious that Pandemic had way too little money and time on their hands (thanks to those f*cktards at EA) to fully capitalize on the potential of a game like this. The unique setting and aesthetic were promising, but poor writing and lack of funds held this back from being great, or even decent.
    (Any comparisons with GTA or Mafia 2 really aren't suitable, in my opinion. GTA has always shown a lot more quality in writing and management, while Mafia 2 simply shares a similar time-frame while being infinitely better written and designed)

    EDIT: There is an impossible collectible. Good thing pandemic shut down    … Expand
  9. Izoeros
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
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  10. Dsims37
    Mar 3, 2022
    1
    Garbage game. Wannabe Assassin’s Creed and GTA mashup. It doesn’t do well as either. There is a good reason the company that made it went bankrupt. Terrible missions and worse AI. Don’t waste your time when there are so many great games out there.
  11. Marcel126
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    This game is like Assassin's Creed and Grand Theft Auto in one. Playing this game was really fun, I recommend this game to everyone who is reading this.
  12. Bushido95
    Sep 28, 2021
    7
    Интересный дизайн мира, атмосфера на месте и в игре нет ничего, что сделано плохо, но это всё что можно сказать об игре.
  13. That_Normie7
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    Probably the most underrated open world game ever. the storyline is amazing lots of thing to do the graphics are amazing sad that the studios who made this got shut down.
  14. zLore
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Одна из моих самых любимых игр...........................................
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    Jun 9, 2021
    10
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  16. jackobairdo
    May 2, 2021
    9
    A gorgeous game in many aspects, taking a unique approach with the setting of Nazi occupied Paris, it has a super stylish aura to it, the map is beautiful and fairly vast, the score is fantastic and the characters are unique and likeable. The Nazi occupied areas have a noir filter over them and once they are reclaimed thanks to the main character, Seans's, actions they flow with colour.A gorgeous game in many aspects, taking a unique approach with the setting of Nazi occupied Paris, it has a super stylish aura to it, the map is beautiful and fairly vast, the score is fantastic and the characters are unique and likeable. The Nazi occupied areas have a noir filter over them and once they are reclaimed thanks to the main character, Seans's, actions they flow with colour. The story is good, you have racing, shooting, fighting, climbing, smoking, flirting and sneaking, what more could you want from a game? I thoroughly recommend this game it is a lot of fun and is often forgotten about, its only available on EA origin at the moment that i speak however it is included in EA Play.… Expand
  17. Lakyslav05
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Just completed it loved it. Story is a amazing Only thing i didnt liked was the vehicles had too big gravity
  18. AxeWould
    Apr 14, 2021
    7
    Очень давно хотел пройти, и наконец случилось это, и могу сказать что мог своего рода я удовольствие получил, цветовая корекция, музыка 30-40х годов, задания не плохие, а самое забавное в игре это просто бить своих колег по движению Сопротивления или просто мирных людей та и гонки были неплохие, для разнобразия гемплея, а во стальном, то она глючит на пк, герой постояно то прилипает кОчень давно хотел пройти, и наконец случилось это, и могу сказать что мог своего рода я удовольствие получил, цветовая корекция, музыка 30-40х годов, задания не плохие, а самое забавное в игре это просто бить своих колег по движению Сопротивления или просто мирных людей та и гонки были неплохие, для разнобразия гемплея, а во стальном, то она глючит на пк, герой постояно то прилипает к стене, то делает не то что от него просят, музыка хоть и отличная, ну емае 5 треков постояно крутаться и уже под конец просто достает. Вообщем долю удовольствия я получил, и реально ее советую, она не долгая (если идти только по сюжетке) то определенно время будет потрачено не впустую!… Expand
  19. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    6
    Сюжет средний, в игре очень много видов оружия также много видов автомобилей. Но что меня раздражало во время игры что у этих автомобилей физика просто убогая к примеру: грузовик который врезается в машину он её не толкает он просто передней останавливается физика отстойная. В машинном радио есть всего пара хороших песен остальные отстойные. Неплохая задумка то что в начале игры всё всяСюжет средний, в игре очень много видов оружия также много видов автомобилей. Но что меня раздражало во время игры что у этих автомобилей физика просто убогая к примеру: грузовик который врезается в машину он её не толкает он просто передней останавливается физика отстойная. В машинном радио есть всего пара хороших песен остальные отстойные. Неплохая задумка то что в начале игры всё вся картинка чёрно-белая а концу игры вся картинка цветная. Хорошая задумка то что когда вы подъезжаете к закрытой части города вас просит представить документы. NPC в игре не очень умные иногда они тупят особенно это граждане Парижа.… Expand
  20. Nimuel
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Hands down one of the best games in the genre I've ever played. The graphics may feel a bit dated today in 2021, but they still hold up, gameplay is immersive in all aspects, controls, world crafting, character building. The story is engaging and there is a lot of it.

    The game is top notch, kudos to Pandemic Studios for really pulling it off. Hat's off!
  21. hocineDZ
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Almost forgot about this title this was such a good game to play and everything feels good from the atmosphere, the gunfights, the driving to the graphical style and the keyboard and mice work perfectly fine.
  22. EduardPop
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, great story, action, theme, very immersive, tons of things to do...I will probably replay it soon.
  23. zainab12345
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    As the review, I personally love this game as the game has best Graphics and story line is awesome. I have been playing this game since many years and found it is the best Action game and adventures game. I always recommend this to the players, Once play in the life. I wish that all tge player must play once in life. [Link omitted per site rules]
  24. tzencirkiran35
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    Not bad story good written characters nothing to do with, the open world but I enjoyed. Studio had potential but thanks to EA. RIP Pandemic.
  25. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Open World Assassins Creed/GTA in Nazi Paris. While not great definitely good
  26. SurujSingha
    May 23, 2020
    7
    Saboteur does loses its track after the first few hours where the story starts to stagnate, and every missions starts feeling similar to the other, but other than that there isnt any major issue. The gunplay is generic which is understandable since it is more inclined upon the stealth aspect. The first 3 hours is its strongest half with the wide variety of missions and plot reveals. I doSaboteur does loses its track after the first few hours where the story starts to stagnate, and every missions starts feeling similar to the other, but other than that there isnt any major issue. The gunplay is generic which is understandable since it is more inclined upon the stealth aspect. The first 3 hours is its strongest half with the wide variety of missions and plot reveals. I do however feel the open world map is lacking in details with a large no. of low poly models.… Expand
  27. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    Паркур в захваченном фашистами Париже. Это даже как-то романтично. Игра незаслуженно забыта.
  28. Luka1998010
    Feb 23, 2020
    8
    +Open world
    +Killing Nazis
    +Missions
    +Activities
    +Atmosphere
    +Story
    -No checkpoints on certain missions (Veronique`s execution)
    -Repetitive objectives
  29. Mobile
    Dec 1, 2017
    2
    ENG
    It would seem that the game in 2010, but even at that time it was already obsolete, about the present time, I generally keep quiet. I remember reading about it in a gaming magazine, watched the trailer, interesting was the concept black and white background, but it only spoils the view, and at some points just looks awful. As each game is about resistance, its purpose is one, to    ENG
    It would seem that the game in 2010, but even at that time it was already obsolete, about the present time, I generally keep quiet. I remember reading about it in a gaming magazine, watched the trailer, interesting was the concept black and white background, but it only spoils the view, and at some points just looks awful. As each game is about resistance, its purpose is one, to eliminate the activities of the enemy across the "playing area", and very boring, and difficult each time to get away from the crowds of enemies, performing tasks along the way.
    RU
    Казалось бы игра 2010 года, но даже для того времени она уже была устаревшей, про нынешнее время я вообще молчу. Помню как читал про нее в игровом журнале, смотрел трейлер, интересная была концепция черно-белого фона, но на деле это только портит вид, а в некоторые моменты просто ужасно выглядит. Как и каждая игра про сопротивления, ее цель в одном, устранить деятельность врага по всей "игровой области", причем очень скучная, да и сложно каждый раз убегать от толп врагов, попутно выполняя задачи.    … Expand
  30. TsukasaHiiragi
    Apr 7, 2017
    3
    The Saboteur is a crossbreed of a game, and doesn't do well at anything but considering it's age, it gets a passing mark when this game was first released, but for 2017 it simply hasn't aged well. The parkour is slow and geriatric, the driving is stiff and far too many controls and mechanics which add unnecessary confusion. The gun play is the only thing that works although, it is stillThe Saboteur is a crossbreed of a game, and doesn't do well at anything but considering it's age, it gets a passing mark when this game was first released, but for 2017 it simply hasn't aged well. The parkour is slow and geriatric, the driving is stiff and far too many controls and mechanics which add unnecessary confusion. The gun play is the only thing that works although, it is still primitive by todays standards with many bugs and issues which don't happen in modern shooters.

    Not to mention a lot of issues such as Nazi super soldiers with mini-guns ruin the experience that is desperately trying to live up to an authentic WW2 experience. Back in 2009 this would have probably rated 6 or 7 since it isn't terrible, but for the modern day players who just might see this on sale or something, just be warned that this game just simply hasn't aged well and more modern shooters will have spoiled you so you'll only see the flaws that this game has.

    Another major issue is that the game is still unstable, prone to random crashes and quite possible to fall 'through' the map, I think a more modern version of this game without all the major issues and bugs could be well received though, considering all this time and the infamous map glitch has still not been fixed, and your forced to run in low resolutions for the map to work properly which leads me to believe this game is obviously a port of the Xbox 360 version and the console version is probably the better option to play this game.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best PC Game of 2009
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#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
8
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Game Informer
    80
    The Saboteur may lack the polish of the contemporaries it boldly mimics, but protagonist Sean Devlin’s quest for revenge and an alluring 1940s Paris make this a World War II memory worth making.
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  2. VideoGamer
    80
    As addictive as the perk goals are, it's the bread-and-butter sabotage that proves to be the real distraction.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    76
    A compelling if uninventive experience. Working in concert, this game's tired, uninspired mechanics still manage to get the job done; the whole is definitely more than the sum of its parts.
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