Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 19 out of 51
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  1. Cpal4554
    May 21, 2019
    10
    Although initially rough in handheld mode and apparently straight up bad in docked, I tought it was doable in handheld day one. Since the patch (which was supposed to be day one but took a bit) I’ve actually played it in docked for a few days and it’s working great now. Better than easily most 3rd party (and some first party) big titles I’ve seen on Switch so far. The game itself remainsAlthough initially rough in handheld mode and apparently straight up bad in docked, I tought it was doable in handheld day one. Since the patch (which was supposed to be day one but took a bit) I’ve actually played it in docked for a few days and it’s working great now. Better than easily most 3rd party (and some first party) big titles I’ve seen on Switch so far. The game itself remains great, it’s full of crazy action, ludicrous humor and insane weapons, the story is quite long and enjoyable.

    Never played Saints Row The Third? Very easy to recommend. Played it but haven’t touched in years like me? Still easy to recommend. I wish more games like this came out TODAY. Sure, the graphics are a bit dated, but the game’s a blast. I’m very glad they released this and I wouldn’t mind SR IV following suit.

    Sidenote: people who expected this to be 60fps on the Switch (which is not that powerful) are borderline psychotic and need help ;-)    … Expand
  2. genefish611
    May 16, 2019
    8
    ill give the game an 8, i was always a gta person but this is a fun alternative for the switch, i find myself picking up the game and playing a few missions into it before going to bed after a long day at work or before or after school, i got the game the day or day after it came out and although there are a few bugs and glitches it shines especially when you are playing it in short burstsill give the game an 8, i was always a gta person but this is a fun alternative for the switch, i find myself picking up the game and playing a few missions into it before going to bed after a long day at work or before or after school, i got the game the day or day after it came out and although there are a few bugs and glitches it shines especially when you are playing it in short bursts or running around using cheat codes to have alittle bit of destructive fun. hopefully this wont be the last saints row game on the switch because i think it could be a big hit even if this game is a bit old its still alot of fun to go and lay and re-live all of the saints row crazy fun. i would 100% recommend the game… Expand
  3. Ajax815
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Love this game always have and always will not as bad as people are making it out to be at all
  4. diabloNL
    May 13, 2019
    9
    I'm having a blast with this game. I don't understand the negative reviews. Maybe I'm just not seeing the issues. I'm very happy with my purchase!
  5. capedavenger
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    Ok...I basically just got this. So I don't know about the bug ridden version that it was at launch (from what I hear). But this game is just awesome. To me this is a MUST HAVE open world title on the Switch. Yes, I stopped playing the Witcher 3 for this. Loads of whacky fun. The game play feels really smooth, if GTA ever comes to Switch and feels and looks like this I'm happy. But you knowOk...I basically just got this. So I don't know about the bug ridden version that it was at launch (from what I hear). But this game is just awesome. To me this is a MUST HAVE open world title on the Switch. Yes, I stopped playing the Witcher 3 for this. Loads of whacky fun. The game play feels really smooth, if GTA ever comes to Switch and feels and looks like this I'm happy. But you know what? I don't need GTA anymore, I want THIS. I will say that it is a GTA clone...do I like copycats? Usually I don't. But here, I have to make an exception. It might be to whacky for some, but to me GTA V was a little too stale besides trying to be over the top. The map is big, but not omg, ineedanotherlifetogetthroughthis big. It's jsut right. I really, really like the graphics, the gameplay from driving to shooting feels excellent. Another gem. To me! I sure hope you like it too!!!… Expand
  6. JAG7
    May 17, 2023
    8
    Good game! The fun wares down after a while. Too many side activities that have no relation to the main story. Some are way too annoying .You feel lost when returning to the main story. Open world is good but a little shallow. Have some bug issues: no voice sound on the cutscenes. Targeting and vehicle maneuvering is not perfect, a little clumsy . Overall a good game if you pass all this.
  7. Truegamecritic
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely not as great as GTAV but sort of a dumbed down version and a great game for the Switch. First time playing it on any console but I am pleased with the game. Would recommend… Expand
  8. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    Until we get a GTA game for Nintendo Switch (that isn't a complete mess), this is probably going to be the best alternative.

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Nintenderos
    Jul 1, 2019
    82
    Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package is a real madness that comes to offer fun in abundance for Switch users. A very complete sandbox although with a technical section that can be improved. However, its great amount of hours of fun, its sense of humor and its good sound section make it a remarkable title.
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  2. God is a Geek
    Jun 4, 2019
    70
    This is a port only really worth picking up if you missed it the first time, but even then the iffy controls (sprint is the left bumper and the menu wheel is on A, for some reason best known only to Hell’s most prolific torturers) and shocking performance issues will leave you wondering what all the fuss was about. 8 years after its original release t’s still irreverent fun, though certainly hampered by iffy shooting and iffier driving, but Saints Row has always been one of those series that kind of gets a free pass because it’s so endearingly nuts.
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  3. XGN
    May 23, 2019
    60
    Saints Row: The Third is now on Switch for better or worse. The game hasn't aged well, but is still fun to play. Just don't play it docked, because this is a open world game meant to be played on the go.
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