Saints Row

 PlayStation 5
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2.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1025 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 228 out of 1025
  2. Mixed: 74 out of 1025
  3. Negative: 723 out of 1025
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  1. BushidoRyu
    Oct 1, 2022
    2
    I'm astonished that this game was released in the state that it was in. It's a buggy, glitchy and terrible graphics mess! I've played all the Saints Row games and "this is not Saints Row". It's Taints Row! The game play is crap, the voice acting is crap, the jokes are crap, the graphics are crap! The game doesn't feel gangster or anywhere near the originals. Paying off student loans, WTF?!I'm astonished that this game was released in the state that it was in. It's a buggy, glitchy and terrible graphics mess! I've played all the Saints Row games and "this is not Saints Row". It's Taints Row! The game play is crap, the voice acting is crap, the jokes are crap, the graphics are crap! The game doesn't feel gangster or anywhere near the originals. Paying off student loans, WTF?! Volition should be ashamed of themselves for this woke crap! Bring back Johnny Gat! Save your money, not worth it!… Expand
  2. SomeGuyWCancer
    Oct 2, 2022
    1
    I’ve had chemo therapy that was more fun and left a better taste in my mouth.
  3. Puhsywet5
    Oct 2, 2022
    1
    This game sucks. I'm never playing a new saints row ever again. If you like this game you Like men. Remaster saints row 2 and get these crappy developers off the board like #deadlysteph
  4. Rotkiller
    Oct 7, 2022
    1
    Jeu buggé entièrement une honte.
    Une véritable honte pas de communication de la part des développeurs pas de mise a jour intéressantes pour réglé les problèmes. Il y en a marre des jeux pas finis.
  5. CrouchGaming
    Oct 16, 2022
    4
    Les options de personnalisation sont plutôt cool
    Les dialogues sont vraiment bien
    Il y a des phases vraiment fun !

    Mais voilà le jeu est bourré de bug , les gin fight ne sont pas hyper plaisant , graphiquement sa casse pas 3 pattes à un canard ... Un jeu bien moyen
  6. reb0rn
    Nov 1, 2022
    3
    This "game" is an unfinished mess. There is very few good things about this "game", one of them being is the funnest part of the game, the refunding option. This game tries to hard to not offend anybody, it's like saints row 2 made for gen z. If you want to make your fans excited, maybe don't add "horse balls" and ignore the fans.
  7. Rich33
    Jan 21, 2023
    8
    Ignore all the haters spouting their w*ke garbage, this is a good, fun, game. (Note - 1st bought and played in Dec 22 after multiple patches which seem to have resolved all the serious bugs which stopped me buying at launch). Very tongue in cheek humour, that seems to poke fun at itself more often than not. As a long time fan of the series until 4 got a bit too OTT for my tastes, this feltIgnore all the haters spouting their w*ke garbage, this is a good, fun, game. (Note - 1st bought and played in Dec 22 after multiple patches which seem to have resolved all the serious bugs which stopped me buying at launch). Very tongue in cheek humour, that seems to poke fun at itself more often than not. As a long time fan of the series until 4 got a bit too OTT for my tastes, this felt more like SR2-3 in tone.
    Technically its just alright but nothing special (play in 1440 High framerate), and it does have a few plot fumbles or I would have given a 9.    … Expand
  8. YMHNaiken
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    The game is fun for what it is. It had a rough start.

    Experienced some small bugs... nothing really crazy! The only thing i find annoying are the texture loading/distortions on the bridges in the game.

    I haven't tested the latest patches that has more than 200 bug fixes.
  9. VoltrenXytech
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    i dont know who Volition hired to design this game, but they seriously saw one of the raunchiest irreverent adult humor games and said "what if we toned it down to G rated and made it super Politically Correct, yet absolutely no sex positive themes at all" and seriously though it would sell fine... thanks to this volition has been bought up by 2k and successfully ended the series as it once was...
  10. flxbdn
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Basura. Esto es destruir una gran saga.Faltando el respeto a los fans, además de todo lo que hizo la desarrolladora en Twitter. Me alegro de que no se venda este videojuego. Es malísimo.
  11. pixiehero
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad characters cringy writing lots of bugs bad jokes and old fashioned game play… Expand
  12. goodgriff33
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  13. nasibrahim
    Dec 24, 2022
    3
    One word - horrible! Extremely boring story and dialogue, enemies are bullet sponges (take 20-30 bullets to kill), terrible driving mechanics, not much to do in the cities and everything is repetitive, and last, but not least, awful game audio sounds - no immersion whatsoever. I don’t often regret buying games, but this “new” Saints Row is one of the worst games I’ve ever purchased. ToOne word - horrible! Extremely boring story and dialogue, enemies are bullet sponges (take 20-30 bullets to kill), terrible driving mechanics, not much to do in the cities and everything is repetitive, and last, but not least, awful game audio sounds - no immersion whatsoever. I don’t often regret buying games, but this “new” Saints Row is one of the worst games I’ve ever purchased. To think of how much fun older Saints Row‘s were to play, it’s a shame. … Expand
  14. Goldenpit
    Dec 26, 2022
    2
    As a huge fan of the Saints row games I am very sad to see it's fall from grace like this. When i had heard this was going to be more like the first 2 I instantly preordered it, but when i bought it i was disappointed cause the dialog sucked the action sucked the game play sucked. The gunplay feels like it's SR4 and 3 Which suck and was a downgrade from 2 which still had mediocre gun playAs a huge fan of the Saints row games I am very sad to see it's fall from grace like this. When i had heard this was going to be more like the first 2 I instantly preordered it, but when i bought it i was disappointed cause the dialog sucked the action sucked the game play sucked. The gunplay feels like it's SR4 and 3 Which suck and was a downgrade from 2 which still had mediocre gun play at best tbh i don't know if i will be able to buy another saints row game and probly will never get another chance since the game studio behind it was desolved to a help studio for other games which is sad RIP the saint row games.… Expand
  15. xxxplaystar
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    The best game in its class, gray cattle shouldn't even have the right to comment on this divine product, shut the **** up cocksuckers
  16. MadTitanCronus
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    A lot of negative reviews about this one but as of writing (Jan 8 2022) it seems to be in a much better state. Still a few quirky bugs but far from game breaking or slowing down the fun in any way. Reminds me of playing GTA 5 online but without the annoying other players (no shade if thats your thing ). Id recommend the game to anyone who just wants to turn off your brain and play a video game.
  17. BryanMalcom
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Definitely a must play, hands down the best in the series. It takes the sheer unabashed enjoyment of adrenaline fueled gameplay, amazing character creation, memorable characters and humor of the past couple of games and recognizes the darker tones of the first two and blends it into a firey Molotov cocktail that explodes with entertainment and fun.
    This game leans away from the eye-rolling    Definitely a must play, hands down the best in the series. It takes the sheer unabashed enjoyment of adrenaline fueled gameplay, amazing character creation, memorable characters and humor of the past couple of games and recognizes the darker tones of the first two and blends it into a firey Molotov cocktail that explodes with entertainment and fun.
    This game leans away from the eye-rolling wacky zaniness just enough so you can actually get into a slightly darker, more serious tone a bit while still enjoying the trademark hilarity of what makes a Saints game great.
    The grand culmination of years of growth from a great studio. Don't let the review bombs ruin this one for you, it's a hell of a time.    … Expand
  18. Mustardgasman
    May 26, 2023
    8
    I kinda like Saints Row. One, it always feels like there something fun to do. Two, the vehicles are really fun to use and get and the way you can customize them. Three, the character customization is good. There are 2 things that I have gripes about. The story feels like you can complete it pretty quickly, the last boss just sometimes feels unfair, and in the end game but I get a bitI kinda like Saints Row. One, it always feels like there something fun to do. Two, the vehicles are really fun to use and get and the way you can customize them. Three, the character customization is good. There are 2 things that I have gripes about. The story feels like you can complete it pretty quickly, the last boss just sometimes feels unfair, and in the end game but I get a bit bored. But in the end if you want some mindless violent fun this game is pretty good.… Expand
  19. Lezzly
    Jun 1, 2023
    6
    Nie potrafię postawić tej gry obok całej reszty, ale skoro jest to według twórców restart serii, to ocenię Saints Row jako osobną produkcję. Z zalet można na pewno pochwalić mapę, która była mocno uporządkowana oraz schludna, klimatycznie nawet się wczułem. Mechanika edycji aut oraz broni mocno basicowa, ale nie ma co narzekać. Aktywności poboczne nawet ciekawe i muzyka mimo tego że częstoNie potrafię postawić tej gry obok całej reszty, ale skoro jest to według twórców restart serii, to ocenię Saints Row jako osobną produkcję. Z zalet można na pewno pochwalić mapę, która była mocno uporządkowana oraz schludna, klimatycznie nawet się wczułem. Mechanika edycji aut oraz broni mocno basicowa, ale nie ma co narzekać. Aktywności poboczne nawet ciekawe i muzyka mimo tego że często powtarzalna to momentami przyjemna do słuchania. Wymieniając minusy trochę mam problem z fabułą, która nie porwała mnie w żaden sposób. Postacie napisane w nudny sposób, bez jakiegoś konkretnego charakteru, ot zwykła historyjka o paczce przyjaciół chcących zrobić wspólnie coś fajnego. Miewałem parę błędów, co zwykle staram się ignorować, ale jednak były czasem uporczywe. Jeśli mam już na prawdę oceniać tę grę przez pryzmat tego czym na prawdę jest Saints Row, to gra byłaby zmieszana z błotem konkretnie. Twórcy chyba nie zrozumieli z czego SR zasłynął i czego gracze pragnęli po dowiedzeniu się o reboocie serii. Podsumowując samą grę, mocny średniak. Nie zaszkodzi zagrać, ale bez jakiejś konkretnej napinki.… Expand
  20. Pentalyn
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Don’t listen to all the **** kiddies. This game is great. No idea why they are review bombing it. There’s plenty of foul humor and insanity just like past games. I guess the **** children won’t be happy unless women are suffering as much as possible in the game. Ah well, incels will never be happy.
  21. Dodogame
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    I don't understand the haters. Yes, the game, in my opinion, is significantly worse than the previous one, but it's still good, very big, and very beautiful. It's a good game, not the best, but we can ride motorcycles and even use a sort of parachute, so it's quite comprehensive. Overall, it's a good game. The story might be a bit lackluster, but that's about it because the missions are perfect.
  22. Havoc-M2
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    The game is better now after a many updates. Now the game is very good.....
  23. Rasgarius
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    Buggy Mess with lack of Content, story and Fun! Reboot my Ass! Patch Saints Row 2 and dont try to F with my intelligence!
  24. Plain_Sight_Doc
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    Woke-ware, we’re gunna continue to see this trash if people continue to buy into it.
  25. JRo55
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    Everything I dislike about modern video games is in this game. Idiocracy - the game
  26. ponogamer
    Jan 16, 2023
    4
    I actually borrowed Saints Row from my local library, and even though it's "free" and has received several updates since the launch, I am finding myself struggling to like it.

    For the most part, the gun-play is pretty solid, and there's some awesome moments (mainly story missions) that feel satisfying, and engaging. However, I strongly dislike the fact that there's no dedicated cover    I actually borrowed Saints Row from my local library, and even though it's "free" and has received several updates since the launch, I am finding myself struggling to like it.

    For the most part, the gun-play is pretty solid, and there's some awesome moments (mainly story missions) that feel satisfying, and engaging. However, I strongly dislike the fact that there's no dedicated cover system. Instead you press down on the d-pad to "duck" and try to find cover in throughout the environment, which just feels arbitrary and tacky. Luckily your character is built like a sponge, and you can take many hits, but it downgrades the experience knowing you can stand there and take a lot of hits before you need to run around a corner and recover health. I also don't like how you can't switch your down the sights aiming from left to right shoulder. It is perpetually locked to the character's right shoulder, and there are times you really wish you could swap shoulders and perspectives in the process.

    The biggest offender for me though the HUD. I wish it had options to choose what you want displayed, or at least resize the HUD and/or move it closer to the corners of the screen. It's too invasive, and often times smack in the way and blocks your ability to see when you're driving to a destination. Playing a mission that involves driving to your destination? There's a HUGE circle icon on the horizon that sits squarely in your peripheral vision, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic and even road hazards.

    Also, the world that Volition created tries hard to be memorable, but it falls flat on its face. Everything feels bare, devoid of any excitement or strong attention t details, and the NPCs are beyond lame with their dreary ho-hum thoughts they say out loud. Everything just feels so cliche.

    I am glad I didn't pay actual money to play this game, but that I was able to give it a shot and see if it was for me. It's not, and I actually turned it off after about 10-12 hours since it simply never got any better, and felt like a chore to play.

    I'm looking forward to other open world games we're getting this year. Hopefully they don't disappoint like Saints Row.    … Expand
  27. arostislavna
    Sep 5, 2023
    3
    0 at launch a year ago, 3 at relaunch now.

    Some of the same problems kind of still exist, story is a snoozefest, the world is mostly silent and lifeless, visual bugs where tips stay on the screen, bugs where you cant get out of the car during missions and the "new" map/activity finder is a shadow of it's former self. The 'nudity' is misogynistic because the female breasts are modeled    0 at launch a year ago, 3 at relaunch now.

    Some of the same problems kind of still exist, story is a snoozefest, the world is mostly silent and lifeless, visual bugs where tips stay on the screen, bugs where you cant get out of the car during missions and the "new" map/activity finder is a shadow of it's former self.

    The 'nudity' is misogynistic because the female breasts are modeled after male pectorals on a slider.

    It is off-putting.    … Expand
  28. getsmelifted
    Sep 12, 2023
    1
    So since it's on Plus I decided to give it a go. The hate is deserved. I'm so glad I didn't pay for this. It's EVERYTHING wrong with modern media that's made by people who live in a bubble smelling their own farts. If you relate to any of these characters in any way you really need to get out more. Couple this with boring gameplay that we've seen done better a million times and you haveSo since it's on Plus I decided to give it a go. The hate is deserved. I'm so glad I didn't pay for this. It's EVERYTHING wrong with modern media that's made by people who live in a bubble smelling their own farts. If you relate to any of these characters in any way you really need to get out more. Couple this with boring gameplay that we've seen done better a million times and you have this game, which killed it's studio by the way… Expand
  29. loumex
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    I had to come back here and rate this after finishing the game. This is a review for all actual Saints Row fans. If you are a crazy person, a hater etc, please, don't read it, you hate it already. I am a long time fan, having finished all Saints 1-2-3-4 and Gat out of Hell. And this one is an interesting one. Hands down, to put it simply, it is Saints Row 3 Remastered, again. It is theI had to come back here and rate this after finishing the game. This is a review for all actual Saints Row fans. If you are a crazy person, a hater etc, please, don't read it, you hate it already. I am a long time fan, having finished all Saints 1-2-3-4 and Gat out of Hell. And this one is an interesting one. Hands down, to put it simply, it is Saints Row 3 Remastered, again. It is the same game, in a way. I played 3-4 and this with the same custom boss which followed the voice actress (she is the same in all last games if you choose female voice 2) and it felt like a proper sequel. People forget in Saints Row 4 earth WAS DESTROYED and with Gat out of hell you did a hard reset on earth, so in a way, 5 makes sense, sorry, Saints Row 2022. The game is THE SAME as 3 remastered. The same grindy missions, the same endless killing, the same over the top set pieces, complete with a surreal one near the end which reminds us of the "housewife" matrix simulation in 4. What do I mean. Well, true Saints fans will understand. This game is a Saints Row game, from top to bottom. The same corny dialogues, being self aware, everything, along with the killing. The end battle is great, the showdown is great. This game is great. IF YOU KNOW SAINTS ROW. It is the SAME thing with the past ones. I honestly dont understand the reviews. The dialogue was ALWAYS like this. ALWAYS. These people make me wonder, have they EVER played a saints row? They think that is silly? Dude, Saints 3 ends with them being in a movie in mars. COME ON.… Expand
  30. waddon1
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Don't understand the hate one bit. This is one of the best games released so far in 2022. The writing is not on the level of RDR2, but I never expected it to be. It's a Saints Row game for crying out loud. The gameplay is fun, a good variety of weapons. The new characters are actually interesting with deep backstories. The venture building can get a little repetitive, but not moreso thanDon't understand the hate one bit. This is one of the best games released so far in 2022. The writing is not on the level of RDR2, but I never expected it to be. It's a Saints Row game for crying out loud. The gameplay is fun, a good variety of weapons. The new characters are actually interesting with deep backstories. The venture building can get a little repetitive, but not moreso than gaining respect in SR2 to continue the story. There are bugs, but not anywhere near as close to Cyberpunk or AC Unity I have not encountered a single game breaking bug throughout my time with he game. Overall if you're a Saints Row Fan new or old just ignore the haters and get this game.… Expand
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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 63
  3. Negative: 8 out of 63
  1. GameMAG
    Oct 24, 2022
    60
    Saints Row had chance to be something much more, if only the team behind the game tried to take a more bold and careful approach.
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  2. PLAY
    Oct 15, 2022
    40
    he character creator still shines, but frustrating mission design and a disappointing plot make this reboot difficult to recommend. Far more sinner than saint. [Issue#19, p.92]
  3. The So Videogames Podcast
    Sep 14, 2022
    85
    A really, really fun experience that is getting sh*t on for no reason other than groupthink, herd mentality and people on the bandwagon.
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