Agents of Mayhem

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 70
  3. Negative: 8 out of 70
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  1. Arcade Sushi
    Aug 15, 2017
    90
    It's not easy to still find ways to innovate in the open-world space, but Voltion has managed to stay on the pulse of the genre well enough over the past few years. Agents of Mayhem is another strong entry in the developer's fan-favorite library, and has just as many memorable characters and moments as the best Saints Row titles. There are times where it feels like a bit of a grind, but even those elements are outmatched by Agents' charm. Saving the world has never been this vulgar or felt this good, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
  2. IGN Italia
    Aug 15, 2017
    85
    A refined, fun and surprising spin-off that you don’t have to miss.
  3. Video Chums
    Aug 18, 2017
    81
    Agents of Mayhem may not be the best open world action game but it is full of awesome gameplay, satisfying exploration, and diverse characters that help keep the experience fresh. In the end, Volition tried something new and it definitely paid off.
  5. PlaySense
    Aug 25, 2017
    80
    It's not as funny and polished as most of the Saints Row games, but Agents of Mayhem is still a lot of uncomplicated fun.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 16, 2017
    80
    The team behind Saints Row showcase their balls of steel by taking the plunge into the deep end and taking you along for the rough and ready ride that is Agents of Mayhem.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
  8. Twinfinite
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    I expected to come out of Agents of Mayhem wishing that Volition simply made Saints Row V instead. But now? Now I’m looking forward to what other trouble this budding agency can get itself into, and that’s saying something.
  9. GamesRadar+
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    Hero-swapping tactics add a unique edge to third-person combat, while humor and heart elevate Agents of Mayhem's typical world-saving fundamentals to memorable heights.
  10. Game Informer
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    Agents of Mayhem is cheesy, rarely funny, and generally ridiculous, but I was eager to play for long periods of time. The action is frenetic and fun, with room for strategy using all the characters’ assorted abilities. Even if Seoul ends up being a bland backdrop, I enjoyed being in the world and causing explosions in at every opportunity.
  11. Push Square
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    Few would consider the combat in the various Saints Row games particularly memorable, so it’s surprising to discover that the frantic, fast paced battles and excellent agent switching gameplay end up being the true heroes of Agents of Mayhem. While it’s disappointing that the open world feels surplus to requirements at times, it’s the 80s cartoon atmosphere and absorbing upgrade system that also help ensure that this is more than just a Saints Row spin-off.
  12. God is a Geek
    Aug 15, 2017
    80
    The Saints Row vibe is strong, but Volition's latest is still a brilliantly bonkers blast-fest.
  13. The Games Machine
    Aug 15, 2017
    76
    Agents of Mayhem lacks some inventiveness and the level design is often uninspired. It's basic in the gameplay dynamics, but nonetheless can be pretty fun. Don't expect anything too fancy, or rich, content-wise: if you loved Saints Row, this is the perfect filler before the beginning of the new gaming season.
  14. Gamer.nl
    Aug 17, 2017
    75
    Though Agents of Mayhem has a slow start, the game gets very entertaining along the way, thanks to the non stop action, variation in characters and controls. The story and the jokes are pretty lame though.
  15. 3DJuegos
    Aug 16, 2017
    75
    Agents of Mayhem retains the essence and fantastic sense of humor of Saints Row and adds fresh characters, a new story and several new mechanics to the formula.
  16. ZTGD
    Aug 15, 2017
    75
    After finishing the game, I was brought right back into the world with all my leveled up agents, able to replay any mission I wanted to progress in anything I hadn’t finished. Ultimately I had a great time becoming an agent; I laughed, I shoot a bunch of baddies, and I grew to love the Agents of Mayhem. There is quite a bit of content here and this won’t blow anyone away as far as mission design or open world games goes, but I couldn’t stop smiling, laughing, and playing until it was finished, regardless of its flaws.
  17. Everyeye.it
    Aug 15, 2017
    75
    The last effort of Volition, of course, does not invent anything, resulting in a very canonical and direct action / shooter, an unusual mix between Just Cause, Battleborn and Crackdown.
  18. SpazioGames
    Aug 15, 2017
    75
    Agents of Mayhem is an interesting experiment, but with short legs. While on one hand we have twelve agents all different and fun to use in fast-paced and dynamic gameplay mechanics, on the other hand we have a gameplay experience ruined mostly for the repetition of missions background and the copious presence of bugs and glitches ready to make you start a great run over again.
  19. DualShockers
    Aug 15, 2017
    75
    From a creative standpoint, Agents of Mayhem is great. Its world stands on its own, looks good, and is hilariously written well… for the most part. Playing around with the agents’ special abilities can even be fun, but many missions felt repetitive and dull.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Aug 18, 2017
    Agents of Mayhem has spirit, but not as much as its Saints Row predecessors and not enough to completely outshine the paint-by-numbers design.
  2. Eurogamer
    Aug 17, 2017
    A bizarrely hollow yet mechanically competent open world action RPG that struggles to justify its own existence.
  3. Kotaku
    Aug 15, 2017
    While the core game is focused on the battle between cartoonish forces of good and evil, in the quiet moments, as the ringing of explosions fades, Agents of Mayhem demonstrates real heart.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 160
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 160
  3. Negative: 40 out of 160
  1. bRUMBO
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Most of the poor reviews are from people annoyed that their computer can't run it. But this game a niche gem. The characters are awesome andMost of the poor reviews are from people annoyed that their computer can't run it. But this game a niche gem. The characters are awesome and diverse, the city is small but dense, the dialogue is probably the best part of the game. If you were a fan of Sunset Overdrive this game is for you, if not then it isn't for you. That doesn't make it bad like so many people are saying.
    I would probably give it closer to a 7 but since people review things as either GARBAGE is PERFECT I have to give a 10 to help even out the score    … Full Review »
  2. GforceA3D
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    First with all these other games sucking critic dick to avoid a Bioware debacle
    I knew Agents of Mayhem was gonna catch hate 6.6 my ass
    The    First with all these other games sucking critic dick to avoid a Bioware debacle
    I knew Agents of Mayhem was gonna catch hate 6.6 my ass
    The Division and No Man Sky bombed but they gave it a 8 lol
    Thank God for a Dev who gives just like the moniker says no ****
    If you like Saints Row then buy this game whenever you want to
    If you want to spend money on dum ass season **** passes like Battlefield or Star Wars which fizzled out Mass Effect which recieved better so called reviews then bombed whose studio closed go ahead
    You want fun then come on it just released we know Volition gets better with time.
    These wack ass critics are just mad Volition is striving even though they give **** reviews.
    This game deserves at least a 8
    If these other cluck ups can have a year to redeem themselves
    Then why not Agents of Mayhem
    Half these douches probably didnt even play really
    Chose for yourself a game that lets you be you
    Or a clone that tells you what to do
    Name a game right now with better character background
    Thats adult that you can play and enjoy
    Versus having a outsider say oh you are doing that wrong do it this way
    AOM is the ****
    Its a game for the grown up table
    They jacked up duke em nuke em
    Well here is one that pays homage to comic con and gets it right
    Also the customization rocks check it out
    Ill tell you this got at 10 am yesterday Im still playing    … Full Review »
  3. boolbo
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    My base ruler for games is simple. Did it entertain me? The answer, Yes.

    It did it quite well actually, its a fun game, lots of characters    My base ruler for games is simple. Did it entertain me? The answer, Yes.

    It did it quite well actually, its a fun game, lots of characters to choose from and a lot of ways to cause the mayhem the game promises. All in all i think it does it's job pretty well. The missions weren't too bad either, though they got slightly repetitive after awhile. Which is pretty much my only gripe, but each character is unique along with their own skill trees and passives, so it won't be too difficult to find one that suits your play style. But here are the big parts that i'll talk about

    Gameplay: It's fast, and pretty challenging at times. Along with all the agents at your disposal it presents it's own pretty unique features and is fairly varied in how it'll play. But there won't be a dull moment. All in all, pretty chaotic.

    World: It's big, and your characters are pretty mobile, so it's fun to explore. Also pretty. so it gets a thumbs up

    Story: Meh.

    Missions: Their pretty fun but they get kinda repetitive, so also kinda meh.

    Conclusion: I'm bad at making reviews, but this game is fun. So if what you're looking for is a fun shooter, you'll find it here.    … Full Review »
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