Saints Row: The Third

 PlayStation 3
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 460 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 93 out of 460
  3. Negative: 43 out of 460
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  1. earlkran
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    awesome game. better than san andreas. wy do the critics score this so low? not as good as skyrim but way more fun than mw3. mw3 is garbage and it gets critical acclaim. hurrah fanboys yoru driving good developers into unprofitability because youd rather fork over the cash to a company who cares only abotu seliing you the same crap year after year cough infinity ward activision cough cough
  2. Longbottom94
    Apr 25, 2013
    8
    THQ and Volition won't be winning any awards for their deep story-line or the engaging multi-sided characters but its clear these aspects weren't even considered. The vulgarity of the developers vision for Saints Row 3 this games shines through to create a game which is at the very least a fun alternative to the juggernaut Rockstar series. What other game allows you to beat a old lady toTHQ and Volition won't be winning any awards for their deep story-line or the engaging multi-sided characters but its clear these aspects weren't even considered. The vulgarity of the developers vision for Saints Row 3 this games shines through to create a game which is at the very least a fun alternative to the juggernaut Rockstar series. What other game allows you to beat a old lady to death with a huge purple bat while dressed as Hulk in a gimp suit?… Expand
  3. R3HAP3R
    Feb 4, 2019
    7
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  4. Singgihsatch
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    wow..
    this game is totally insane,,
    we can do anything in city..
    like mods car and playing as a gangster to gain a turf from the other game..

    although this game has a less story but the game play is so fun..
    yap recomended for playing this game..
  5. ThisNameIsTaken
    Oct 7, 2012
    8
    Positives: Very fun, loads of customisation options for characters, gang members and vehicles, very funny dialogue between characters, the city (Steelport) is fun to explore, loads of side missions (although there could be more variety between them) and excellent main story.
    Negatives: The main story finishes too soon, DLC is a bit overpriced for the content in it and the endings could    Positives: Very fun, loads of customisation options for characters, gang members and vehicles, very funny dialogue between characters, the city (Steelport) is fun to explore, loads of side missions (although there could be more variety between them) and excellent main story.
    Negatives: The main story finishes too soon, DLC is a bit overpriced for the content in it and the endings could have been better.
    Overall: Very fun game with a good storyline, but some aspects of it could be better (such as the endings and the length of the main story)    … Expand
  6. crazyhoot
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    Saints Row the Third is the first game I have played in years where when it ended I was actually sad that the game was over. It was not only the most fun I have had playing a game in a forever, it was also the first game I have played in years on the PS3 that did not lock-up, hang indefinitely on a loading screen, turn into a choppy slideshow because the save file got too big, or any otherSaints Row the Third is the first game I have played in years where when it ended I was actually sad that the game was over. It was not only the most fun I have had playing a game in a forever, it was also the first game I have played in years on the PS3 that did not lock-up, hang indefinitely on a loading screen, turn into a choppy slideshow because the save file got too big, or any other **** It is a game that is a joy to play, and my mind is totally blown that there are people who are mad about this game and can't just enjoy it for being the most perfect game released to date on the PS3. If you enjoy things that are fun, or things that are rad, you should buy this game immediately.… Expand
  7. Matty_K
    Jan 15, 2012
    10
    I can't say enough about how fun this game is. This is what a video game is all about. The gameplay is entertaining, the plot is good, the mini games are fun, plenty of time to put into the game and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments. Do yourself a favor and go give it a try.
  8. tartarcarp
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    This game is tons of fun and has a great deal of hilarious antics and variety. It's like GTA on steriods and stays fresh throughout the the campaign. Fun for hours!
  9. wesker2012
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    I've never been a fan of sandbox games until this game. Pure escapist fun. This is one of the most ridiculously over the top fun games you will ever play. It has everything in it. You'll know what I mean once you play it. It feels like you are playing in a crazy over the top action movie like Crank. The gameplay, controls, graphics, game design, etc. are all flawless. Very easy game toI've never been a fan of sandbox games until this game. Pure escapist fun. This is one of the most ridiculously over the top fun games you will ever play. It has everything in it. You'll know what I mean once you play it. It feels like you are playing in a crazy over the top action movie like Crank. The gameplay, controls, graphics, game design, etc. are all flawless. Very easy game to just jump into which is a huge achievement considering the amount of content in these kind of sandbox style games. This game outdoes itself.… Expand
  10. Midgetnik
    Sep 23, 2013
    5
    I had mixed feelings about this game. The gameplay was kind of fun but it started to get repitive after a while. Most of the mini games are fun. But the humor in this game is terrible. The only thing funny in this was beating people to death with a big purple Other than that it's sex joke after sex joke. And most of the characters are uncool except for some.
  11. chrisse989
    Dec 21, 2013
    0
    Gameplay: imagine a GTA mission, but with a truely out of the ordinary (and not it an positive way) twist, to the point that it becomes almost bland. The game just throws the most crazy weapons/vehicles/characters at you, but without a single layer of depth. It's like a 10-year old could decided on the stuff that was put into the game.
    Horrible sense of humour too.
    Graphics are also    Gameplay: imagine a GTA mission, but with a truely out of the ordinary (and not it an positive way) twist, to the point that it becomes almost bland. The game just throws the most crazy weapons/vehicles/characters at you, but without a single layer of depth. It's like a 10-year old could decided on the stuff that was put into the game.
    Horrible sense of humour too.
    Graphics are also extremely mediocre. Not that they could have made it on a PS2, but it isn't really that much better than the best visuals on a PS2.    … Expand
  12. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    7/10, overall aight.
    This is what started off the over the top and gay ass bullsh*t that we've seen in SRIV and SR Gat out of Hell. I can't believe how they f*cked this franchise up. Saints Row was the best and definitely followed by SR2. F*cking hate how childish the game has become. Absolutely everything about it is childish. The humour is f*cking trash, most weapons are sh*t, STAG    7/10, overall aight.
    This is what started off the over the top and gay ass bullsh*t that we've seen in SRIV and SR Gat out of Hell. I can't believe how they f*cked this franchise up. Saints Row was the best and definitely followed by SR2. F*cking hate how childish the game has become. Absolutely everything about it is childish. The humour is f*cking trash, most weapons are sh*t, STAG soldiers are bullet-sponges, the story is weird and boring and way too short etc
    This made me lose faith in the franchise. And as of September 2020, still nothing from Volition about the next SR, since it's supposedly deep in development. Absolutely zero information, not even a hint if it's gonna go back to it's roots or continue being that gay sh*t that it has been since 2011.    … Expand
  13. JoKeR_AlexS
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  14. PurpleNova
    Apr 5, 2012
    6
    To put it bluntly, it's very, meh... Huge let down and I'm really surprised that critics rated it so generously. Gameplay is dull and gets old after an hour. The comedy is immature and just not that funny in general. The graphics are surprisingly bad for a big title like this. Story is bland. Literally no character development whatsoever. If you're really eager to play it, I suggestTo put it bluntly, it's very, meh... Huge let down and I'm really surprised that critics rated it so generously. Gameplay is dull and gets old after an hour. The comedy is immature and just not that funny in general. The graphics are surprisingly bad for a big title like this. Story is bland. Literally no character development whatsoever. If you're really eager to play it, I suggest you rent it to test it out. For some reason some kids think this is a good game so maybe its a preference thing. But to me it wasn't a game that was good but wasn't for everybody, it was just a bad game in every field.… Expand
  15. Schuback
    Feb 26, 2016
    6
    This game is fun but not as awesome as SR2. It's no longer a street gang game and it replaces the serious moments with OTT wacky moments. The rival gangs and npcs are not very interesting. No online mode.

    Still an ok game worth trying 'cause of the laughs and the open world sandbox gameplay. 6/10
  16. ImpureClient
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    They've added a lot more and taken some of the good out but it rounds out to be a awesome game. I had Saints Row 2 in my console like 50% of the time. You can always get into this game and do something crazy and stupid that it boggles the mind. Even after beating SR2 I spent hundreds of hours just zooming and running around town and misbehaving. The day one DLC is disheartening andThey've added a lot more and taken some of the good out but it rounds out to be a awesome game. I had Saints Row 2 in my console like 50% of the time. You can always get into this game and do something crazy and stupid that it boggles the mind. Even after beating SR2 I spent hundreds of hours just zooming and running around town and misbehaving. The day one DLC is disheartening and honestly that should be the preorder bonus. I will eventually get the DLC of course but it isn't nice when these game companies try every effort to drain our wallets because they understand our addiction. My excitement for this new installation washes out the disappointment in the DLC issue though. Take the good with the bad. ....and it's very good.… Expand
  17. Imran
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Mind blowing game with amazing fun.Thats my first saints game and i am really loving it.At least the game is better than GTA 4 in terms of fun.I bought saints 3 & assassins creed revelations together which is my most favorite game i tried first saints 3 to check out the game play and really the game is not allowing my single minute to chk out assassins creed.I will finish it first and thenMind blowing game with amazing fun.Thats my first saints game and i am really loving it.At least the game is better than GTA 4 in terms of fun.I bought saints 3 & assassins creed revelations together which is my most favorite game i tried first saints 3 to check out the game play and really the game is not allowing my single minute to chk out assassins creed.I will finish it first and then i l play Assassins creed.… Expand
  18. Mad_gamer
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Fun, entertaining, addictive and hilarious. Haven't had so much fun with a game in so long. I got the Pre Order Professor Genki with the Manapult and still laugh hard every time I fire pedestrians/gang memebers/cops across the city. Love the diversity in the game. I have been looking forward to this game for months and was not disappointed. The cars handle way better than SR2 and theFun, entertaining, addictive and hilarious. Haven't had so much fun with a game in so long. I got the Pre Order Professor Genki with the Manapult and still laugh hard every time I fire pedestrians/gang memebers/cops across the city. Love the diversity in the game. I have been looking forward to this game for months and was not disappointed. The cars handle way better than SR2 and the weapons and upgrades are awesome. Love the way the respect system works and the amount of upgrades you can do to both yourself and the gang. Another thing that has impressed me is that the profanity seems to have been cut down a bit from SR2 and that's great as it did get a bit much for me in SR2. Cannot wait to see what DLC's they bring out for this game either. Has a good size map for you to run around and cause mayhem and loving the activities. Ok so some of the missions are tedious and boring but on the whole once you get past that small handful of missions it is a lot of fun to play and can be at times quite challenging. It's a lot of fun to just sit there running around doing all the different moves bashing the pedestrians. It can be a bit frustrating at time like when you call homies or ask for vehicle delivery and they don't turn up or some of the recovery times from the moves you pull. Overall tho I fully enjoyed this game and hope that if you are a fan of GTA that you will pick this game up and give it a go! So worth it.… Expand
  19. theimmortalmoo
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Crazy fun game, offers an experience I haven't had for a while with a GTA style Sandbox game......FUN!
    Mature topics, adult theme, crazy fun. I appreciate the wide variety of character customization, it's discouraging to see day 1 DLC.
  20. gamernation_1
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The controls are much tighter/better now. Not only is it an outrageous and humorous game, now it is spot on with much better controls! Loving it and will keep me busy over the next few months at a minimum. Will be entertaining to see friends reactions when they come over and check it out....it may alone get them to buy a PS3/Xbox.
  21. swinkstocks
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Game of the Year, GTA on steroids. This game is explosive, fun, and takes gaming to a level we have never seen before. This game is the bad boy of the gaming industry.
  22. TiKaBo
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This game is simply AWESOME!! First and foremost it's exactly what a game should be: FUN!!! Everything about this game is so over-the-top inappropriate that you just can't help but laugh, even if you are the most up tight f*&#er ever! The gameplay mechanics are rock solid and GTA is nothing more than a faint memory from a past life. GOTY for me personally! MUST BUY!
  23. Rikdyou
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Wow... just wow. THE most fun i have EVER had in a LONG time! I cannot stress this enough.
    Despite some visual flaws, the overall package is one which you cannot miss.
    Lets start by outlining some of its flaw. (Dont worry wont take long) Well, the city looks amazing at night time, but at day it seems lifeless and you zoom through a emty street. (Dont expect Liberty City). Anddd thats all    Wow... just wow. THE most fun i have EVER had in a LONG time! I cannot stress this enough.
    Despite some visual flaws, the overall package is one which you cannot miss.

    Lets start by outlining some of its flaw. (Dont worry wont take long)
    Well, the city looks amazing at night time, but at day it seems lifeless and you zoom through a emty street. (Dont expect Liberty City). Anddd thats all i can think of.

    The game starts with an AMAZING introduction i wont spoil it, but the first few hours have quite a few **** moments. Trust me. The mission design is EXTREMELY varied from taking out gangs to assaulting a pixilated world. (Tanks anyone?)

    Character customization is top notch. While having less options than Saints row 2, i felt that it was more streamlined, where it was easier to make decisions.

    The overall package is extremely well done. Minigames are waiting to suck up your time when your done with the missions. And I wont say anymore. This game, is a MUST HAVE if you want a fun time.

    You cant compare the game's polish to games like GTA, but it stands out among the crowd as the king of the Purple ****    … Expand
  24. nathrakh
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    It's been a long time since i have had so much fun. Saint row the third is the sandbox game i was waiting for since GTA san Andreas, all the fun is back !
  25. hii
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    This game is a major stress buster really enjoyable :)
  26. mtkuszek
    Dec 27, 2011
    8
    this was more important to me than uncharted 3, and i will say that despite some bugs and quirks, this game is an amazing and immersing experience. the trophies are easy to get if you're looking for trophies, but the game is a great open world experience with plenty of nods to the previous entries in the series. don't let this one slip through your fingers.
  27. Starfighters76
    May 15, 2016
    10
    Honestly, I started playing this game at the perfect time. In 3, Volition truly begins to embrace the silly side of Saints Row and it shows in so many parts of this game, providing a good offset to the grittiness and brutality of #2. With more customization options, a reinvention for the series, and overall, making the game feel more fun, Saints Row The Third provides a whole lot of bangHonestly, I started playing this game at the perfect time. In 3, Volition truly begins to embrace the silly side of Saints Row and it shows in so many parts of this game, providing a good offset to the grittiness and brutality of #2. With more customization options, a reinvention for the series, and overall, making the game feel more fun, Saints Row The Third provides a whole lot of bang for its buck while offering a game that will defy expectations for those who thought of Saints Row as nothing but a GTA ripoff. I absolutely loved this game. It is worth checking out if you have not already done so, as it is a great time waster.… Expand
  28. jnl7409
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Saints row is amazing. The customization is top notch. This is the best SR yet. The fourth will even better. This is a must buy for hours of fun. The game has 47 story based missions plus another 40+ side missions. The dlc is extra fun for a low price. $20 for three mission pack and nyte blade inspired car motorcycle and outfits. The nyte blade pack comes as soon as you purchase the dlc.Saints row is amazing. The customization is top notch. This is the best SR yet. The fourth will even better. This is a must buy for hours of fun. The game has 47 story based missions plus another 40+ side missions. The dlc is extra fun for a low price. $20 for three mission pack and nyte blade inspired car motorcycle and outfits. The nyte blade pack comes as soon as you purchase the dlc. The others come during the 2012 year. You also save over 15% percent buying the season pass. 9/10 at least reviewers and gamers giving any less are mistaken.… Expand
  29. jayofuf24
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Worthy upgrade frm sr2. Its only gta fanboys who are going to dislike this game. It the best open world experience for me at the moment. Gonna have loads of fun towards 100% completion.
  30. MoneyShot53
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Firstly what ill say is i really enjoyed this game. Its no work of art but if you like goofy fun and bizarre characters in a loopy storey this may appeal to you. The main storey itself is decently lengthed, but completing all the activities and extras in Steelport will take some time. The graphics in it are average but i did like the colourful designs of menu's, vehicles and gear for yourFirstly what ill say is i really enjoyed this game. Its no work of art but if you like goofy fun and bizarre characters in a loopy storey this may appeal to you. The main storey itself is decently lengthed, but completing all the activities and extras in Steelport will take some time. The graphics in it are average but i did like the colourful designs of menu's, vehicles and gear for your character. Lots of customisation and dumb fun to be had here.… Expand
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 6, 2012
    90
    So over the top it makes Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay look restrained. This is an absolute laugh riot throughout. [Dec 2011, p66]
  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 18, 2012
    90
    Saints Row: The Third is a video game, and it revels in that fact. Along with providing one of the best story modes of this hardware generation (complete with co-op), it comes with near-limitless ways for players to make their own fun when that story is exhausted, or when they want a break from the rollercoaster. These days, most video games do not live up to their original asking price. Saints Row: The Third does, and then some.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jan 10, 2012
    80
    Saints Row is a playground for adults, a not so subtle satire of modern culture and entertainment. It's also the opposite of Grand Theft Auto. It's very rough around the edges, unfortunately, and isn't that much different from its predecessor. Still, it's proper fun.
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