Saints Row 2

 Xbox 360
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 411 Ratings

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  1. JDR.
    Oct 6, 2008
    9
    Brilliant sequal to the original game, saints row, entertaining game with many new features, such as new vehicles like planes and boats and helicopters and fully customizable cars, not just on the outside but under the hood. The character can be changed to anything the user wants them to be, be that male or female. whatever you want!!!
  2. Fridg3
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Best one in the series. If you played 3 and thought it was good. Go back to 2 and see why the old timers were disappointed
  3. TheArabCommandr
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    i really loved this game when i was a kid and i still do so i highly recommend
  4. DreamDays
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    i played this game at 2011 with my brother and the co-op adventure was so fun that got me started into this series, one of the funniest and entertaining series of all time
  5. Compi24
    Jul 4, 2013
    10
    In taking nearly every aspect of "Saints Row" and upping the ante, "Saints Row 2" not only presents a wildly ridiculous gaming experience, but a wholeheartedly unforgettable one.
  6. evanhasmachines
    Feb 22, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. It's a step up from Saints Row and GTA IV, in it's shear playability. There is so much random fun things to do in this game. I could spend hours on it and never get bored. Great work Volition.
  7. Digitoe_Bukweat
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    One of my favorites of all time. Have a bad day at work? Come home and throw people off a bridge for as long as you want (without fear of being arrested). No, I'm not talking about real life (obviously), but this is one of the many unruly things a player can do in Saints Row 2. The object of this game is to be politically incorrect and have fun. Remember fun? Great game.
  8. LJH
    May 17, 2011
    10
    Ever thought gta is boring and sluggish well this is the cure. With dozens of side missions and a story that easily rivals gta and just cause for emotion.
  9. BrewsterS
    Jan 19, 2010
    8
    More fun than GTA IV but less polished. Reminds me of earlier GTA's where the focus was on having fun with your environment more than pushing story.
  10. JoshD.
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    This game sets the bar for what to do in free roaming games. Co-op is the greatest addition to the game and the extended amount of activities is also awesome. The customization is what I think makes it stand out above all. This game isn't for everyone, but it is for a lot of people. The hype around GTA is the main reason for it's scores, Saints Row is earning what it's This game sets the bar for what to do in free roaming games. Co-op is the greatest addition to the game and the extended amount of activities is also awesome. The customization is what I think makes it stand out above all. This game isn't for everyone, but it is for a lot of people. The hype around GTA is the main reason for it's scores, Saints Row is earning what it's getting so even a hardcore GTA fan has to give props to that.… Expand
  11. aqibk.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    I've played GTAIV. the game that got near perfect reviews. then when i played it i was shocked on how a game franchise this well respected could make such a crap boring game. Or how it got perfect review scores. or how it sold 6 million copies! then i traded it in with a smile on my face for saints row 2. i thought it would be worse. then comes out probably the funnest video game I've played GTAIV. the game that got near perfect reviews. then when i played it i was shocked on how a game franchise this well respected could make such a crap boring game. Or how it got perfect review scores. or how it sold 6 million copies! then i traded it in with a smile on my face for saints row 2. i thought it would be worse. then comes out probably the funnest video game ever made. you cant go round in GTAIV driving a truck full of poo and spray it on corporate fatcats! or throw an unlimited amount of fireworks onto oncoming pursuers. or customize everything from your clothes to your gang to your cribs something rockstar also left out. no 2 levels are the same and i play it at least 4 hours everyday nonstop because A: i love it B: Most fun ever and C:i honestly want to know what the story line has next in store, hand on heart i am not lying. After gears of war 2, best game ever bar none. Ps remove that crap excuse of a good game called GTAIV off the top spot and put this up. i am now a saints man forever, forget liberty city and Rockstar. anyone dissapointed with GTAIV or bored of it or bored with gaming please go out and buy this, aftrer the first 1:30 hours youll be hooked from start to finish.… Expand
  12. AMHUSSAIN10
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    It's hard to see the majority of people wanting to play any other multiplayer shooter until the next Cod is released, such is the quality of what's on offer here...Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes everything that was great about CoD4 and takes it up to the next level. this game has been hyped many people want to buy and play the game you can play many modes in this game there are manyIt's hard to see the majority of people wanting to play any other multiplayer shooter until the next Cod is released, such is the quality of what's on offer here...Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes everything that was great about CoD4 and takes it up to the next level. this game has been hyped many people want to buy and play the game you can play many modes in this game there are many in people in the world who like to play call of duty most people play online with other people from around the world there are so many weapons you can unlock as you complete the levels and do all the missions on the game. Then there are people who donâ… Expand
  13. GamingGuy
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Overall, the game was a huge improvement from the first one!! A lot more activities to do when not playing the story, character customization was a HUGE improvement. And they didn't make the main character a mute which is a huge improvement to me!! The melee system improved a lot with executions at the end. Also when you defeat the main characters from the other gangs you unlock theirOverall, the game was a huge improvement from the first one!! A lot more activities to do when not playing the story, character customization was a HUGE improvement. And they didn't make the main character a mute which is a huge improvement to me!! The melee system improved a lot with executions at the end. Also when you defeat the main characters from the other gangs you unlock their fighting style which is really awesome. More melee weapons were included. As a continuation from the first one, it really made a huge improvement. The actual story was really good. Online gameplay is A LOT OF FUN!! Way better than the first one. Overall, if you beat the first saints row then this is a must buy!!… Expand
  14. IlariL
    Dec 15, 2008
    8
    Those looking for GTA are disapointed, but those who have open minds this game will be great fun. I wouldn't compare these two francihes other than both are "sandbox-games". In SR2 you get to be psycothic who ever you want to be. Male, female, thin, fat etc. You get to play with your doll alot, furnishing homes, for example. But also you get to cause a great deal of destruction. Those looking for GTA are disapointed, but those who have open minds this game will be great fun. I wouldn't compare these two francihes other than both are "sandbox-games". In SR2 you get to be psycothic who ever you want to be. Male, female, thin, fat etc. You get to play with your doll alot, furnishing homes, for example. But also you get to cause a great deal of destruction. It's pretty simple "go there and kill everybody/marked targets", rinse and repeat. It's fun, and that is what I'm looking from my games. If you only want to play through the main part, I'd guess it'd be something like 8hrs playtime. I've spend atleast three times that and yet to have all districts. So a great game in its own. Well worth the money.… Expand
  15. AshleyB
    Oct 20, 2008
    9
    People comparing this to GTA4 are going to have a tough time seeing the appeal of the game. While GTA4 took a solid series and refined it into a cinematic, atmospheric experience, it left behind a lot of what made the GTA series just so entertaining: Rampant silliness. Saints Row 2 goes all out on remedying this by dropping all pretenses of being a serious game from the get-go. After People comparing this to GTA4 are going to have a tough time seeing the appeal of the game. While GTA4 took a solid series and refined it into a cinematic, atmospheric experience, it left behind a lot of what made the GTA series just so entertaining: Rampant silliness. Saints Row 2 goes all out on remedying this by dropping all pretenses of being a serious game from the get-go. After making a character from a huge variety of options, you're thrown straight into the action, with a world packed with things to do. You can throw people a good 15 ft, use them as human shields, cheer them on, and you can't turn a corner without finding a new activity to do. Technically, SR2 isn't all that stunning and makes a poor first impression. The graphics seem poor and the vehicle handling is far too tight, with no real sense of weight, but despite sounding like major criticisms, you'd be suprised at just how easily you start to look past them when you're doing a handstand on top of a buddy's customised sports-car into oncoming traffic with the police shooting at you. Both GTA4 and SR2 are fantastic games in their own right, and chances are if you've completed GTA4, you're probably disappointed in things to do in the endgame other than going on huge killing sprees. SR2 is packed to the brim with silly things to do, and is a constantly rewarding experience. Add to this some extremely entertaining cutscenes and some very well executed voiceacting, and you have a game that, while certainly not beating GTA4 in polish, is a vastly more entertaining experience.… Expand
  16. adrianfratamico
    Dec 4, 2008
    9
    to tell you the truth i think sr2 is much better than gta4 its got a much more better storyline to it the graphics are a bit of a downpoint to sr2. its more funner to play than gta4 because its more nuttier. better missions too so all those grand theft auto fans out there all i got to say is that if you think gta4 is better than sr2 than your a nutcase.
  17. Kim
    Feb 2, 2009
    9
    I haven't played GTA IV so I can't make the same comparison most people do when reviewing this game. I selected Saints Row 2 simply because it had co-op and I wanted a new game to play through with a friend. This is one of the best online multiplayer co-op games I have ever played. Every activity has both players contributing something and working together to achieve the goals I haven't played GTA IV so I can't make the same comparison most people do when reviewing this game. I selected Saints Row 2 simply because it had co-op and I wanted a new game to play through with a friend. This is one of the best online multiplayer co-op games I have ever played. Every activity has both players contributing something and working together to achieve the goals of the game. I spend most of my time (while playing this game) giggling and enjoying myself.… Expand
  18. JohnnyB
    Apr 11, 2009
    9
    Saints Row 2 brings to the table what GTA IV didn't. Yes, the obvious design flaws make SR2 nowhere near as attractive as GTA IV, but instead of denying this, Volition all too proudly accentuate this feature. A customization system which blows The Sims out of the water can see the player taking on the role as a cross-dressing pirate, while spraying raw sewage on buildings purely to Saints Row 2 brings to the table what GTA IV didn't. Yes, the obvious design flaws make SR2 nowhere near as attractive as GTA IV, but instead of denying this, Volition all too proudly accentuate this feature. A customization system which blows The Sims out of the water can see the player taking on the role as a cross-dressing pirate, while spraying raw sewage on buildings purely to earn money. It's rude, it's crass and it's totally immature, but this is what truly makes SR2 what it is and the undying freedom and endless gameplay vitae truly make SR2 better than any other sandbox game of 2008.… Expand
  19. JohnA.
    Oct 16, 2008
    10
    I very much enjoyed SR2 for its unadulterated fun, sheer variety of things to do, and overall nuttiness. The whole universe isn't exactly cohesive, since you've got a story trying to be serious in a world of poop trucks and skydiving, but I'm having so much fun I don't care. This is a game that really lives up to the term "sandbox." A friend and I played on-line I very much enjoyed SR2 for its unadulterated fun, sheer variety of things to do, and overall nuttiness. The whole universe isn't exactly cohesive, since you've got a story trying to be serious in a world of poop trucks and skydiving, but I'm having so much fun I don't care. This is a game that really lives up to the term "sandbox." A friend and I played on-line through Xbox Live last night and didn't even do missions, we just kept grabbing motorcycles and trying to jump and collide into each other in mid-air. Then we did a bunch of Hitman targets, where you just look for people to kill in the world. I've had a lot more fun with this than with Mercs 2 or GTA IV. It's silly, zany, and doesn't make sense or look as good as other games, but it's fun. And that's the important part.… Expand
  20. KrisD
    Oct 21, 2008
    9
    When I bought it, i didn't expect so much from this game. and when i played it at first i wasn't too impressed either. i loved GTA4 and of course you compare a lot. but now I've been playing this game for a week and i can't stop! it's just so much fun and there is so much to do. yes, the graphics could be better, the damage modeling sucks and there are some When I bought it, i didn't expect so much from this game. and when i played it at first i wasn't too impressed either. i loved GTA4 and of course you compare a lot. but now I've been playing this game for a week and i can't stop! it's just so much fun and there is so much to do. yes, the graphics could be better, the damage modeling sucks and there are some serious technical flaws, but once you notice what this game has to offer, then you don't mind. the customization, the lively world, the excellent gameplay, all the things you can unlock and discover. there's just so much! I'm actually starting to prefer this game over GTA4. but who cares, they're both great games. i really recommend SR2. play it a little more than 5 hours and you'll know what i mean.… Expand
  21. AdamB.
    Oct 23, 2008
    9
    This game is so fun and large the only things I think would improve it are 4-8 player co-op, and the ability to name your character. Also a morality/choice system would be cool because sometimes your character comes off as a bit too sadistic. But with that said, it's insane how much stuff there is to do in the game, and how much voice acting there is. Pedestrians always come up with This game is so fun and large the only things I think would improve it are 4-8 player co-op, and the ability to name your character. Also a morality/choice system would be cool because sometimes your character comes off as a bit too sadistic. But with that said, it's insane how much stuff there is to do in the game, and how much voice acting there is. Pedestrians always come up with new and funny things to say. When comparing it to GTA4, it is less realistic and polished but in my opinion much more fun.… Expand
  22. DieKreateur
    Apr 23, 2009
    10
    When I picked up this game, I could tell from the cover that I held an epic in my hand. From the moment I put the disc into my XBOX 360, and played the first mission, I knew that this game DOMINATED GTA IV. While GTA IV has its moments, Saints Row 2 has the entire game that it impresses with. The best part is not having to rigidly stick to one style, you can be who you want to be, and playWhen I picked up this game, I could tell from the cover that I held an epic in my hand. From the moment I put the disc into my XBOX 360, and played the first mission, I knew that this game DOMINATED GTA IV. While GTA IV has its moments, Saints Row 2 has the entire game that it impresses with. The best part is not having to rigidly stick to one style, you can be who you want to be, and play how you want to play.… Expand
  23. JonathanB.
    Nov 4, 2008
    9
    Better then cs 1.6.
  24. JimF.
    Oct 14, 2008
    9
    The graphics are much better than the old game. I think throwing people is very fun and some weapons, including the taser are really cool. This game is very fun and much better than GTA IV (although thats a good game too).
  25. TS
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    This game out GTAed GTA 4. When I started playing GTA 4 I was waiting for the awesome selection of missions, customizable content. After an hour of gameplay I realized that no matter what I did I couldn't even choose the color of the freaking car I was driving. Two minutes into Saints Row 2 proved what a sandbox game was. Before you begin to play you get to pick what your character This game out GTAed GTA 4. When I started playing GTA 4 I was waiting for the awesome selection of missions, customizable content. After an hour of gameplay I realized that no matter what I did I couldn't even choose the color of the freaking car I was driving. Two minutes into Saints Row 2 proved what a sandbox game was. Before you begin to play you get to pick what your character looks like. Goodbye big nosed Russian, hello whoevertheheck you want. Instead of playing some hero-with-a-past (tm) I was playing an amoral maniac, reminding me of GTA III. Instead of a few really boring missions that basically were "TAXI" the game I got to take a car out into a part of the city and blow up everything I saw. Vote yes to options (Saints Row 2) and no to regression (GTA 4).… Expand
  26. JoeyB
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    When I first played this I hadn't played the original so when I started I thought it was just a crappy GTA4 remake but I played it anyway and yes it is just copycating GTA but they've made much more fun and I'll definitly be buying the first one just to compare if nothing else.
  27. JobA
    Dec 9, 2009
    9
    Great game,great game,great game.I cant say enough about Saints Row 2.What happened with the expansions though?This game takes the sand-box idea and takes it to a whole different level.How can you play the Grand Theft Auto's after playing this game and Saints Row 1.I have GTA IV.I pop it in and take it right outof my 360.I cant stand that game at times.You have to be very patient Great game,great game,great game.I cant say enough about Saints Row 2.What happened with the expansions though?This game takes the sand-box idea and takes it to a whole different level.How can you play the Grand Theft Auto's after playing this game and Saints Row 1.I have GTA IV.I pop it in and take it right outof my 360.I cant stand that game at times.You have to be very patient with that game and accept the terrible controls,Lame missions.Honestly,i dont respect that game or GTA San Andreas.After Playing Saints Row 1 in 2006 it changes your thoughts and the way you play sand-box games.There is so much thought and perfection throughout this game it is scary.The graphics need to be fixed and a few other things but until Saints Row 3 comes out,you know what I'll be playing.The intelligence behind the makers of this game are special,wow.I give it a 9.7… Expand
  28. JakeMorris
    Sep 11, 2009
    9
    SR2 is probaly the best game ive played.. the Storyline, Graphics and all dat r just amazing, the glitches and some other mistakes made do play it down a little but half the time those glitches r funny.. it is a really fun game to play and cant wait till SR3 (hopefully)
  29. LeeT
    Sep 15, 2009
    8
    Okay, look, it's one of the best games I've ever played hands down. It kicks the ever living crap out of GTA4 and I love both franchises. But I paid for MORE downloadable content than my less wealthy friend, and now the game won't allow me to join him over XBLA. No way to make a new character on his server; nothing. The only available answer is for my friend to infect his Okay, look, it's one of the best games I've ever played hands down. It kicks the ever living crap out of GTA4 and I love both franchises. But I paid for MORE downloadable content than my less wealthy friend, and now the game won't allow me to join him over XBLA. No way to make a new character on his server; nothing. The only available answer is for my friend to infect his system with the same incurable viruses as me. And the whole thing stinks of capitalist bastardry, and I hope he doesn't spend a dime trying to keep up with me. There should be an option to disable DLC so friends don't have to get involved in DLC arms races.… Expand
  30. JDConspirator
    Jul 7, 2012
    10
    If you thought Saints Row was a GTA spin off with a slight tinge of gangster flavour in it, then SR2 is a full blown riot of sophomoric behaviour and sexual profanity. Saints Row 2 is the shifting point for Saints Row. Identity has been truly established and the ties to GTA are becoming less and less obvious. Is it a better game to play than GTA IV? Absolutely. Saints Row 2 has a lot ofIf you thought Saints Row was a GTA spin off with a slight tinge of gangster flavour in it, then SR2 is a full blown riot of sophomoric behaviour and sexual profanity. Saints Row 2 is the shifting point for Saints Row. Identity has been truly established and the ties to GTA are becoming less and less obvious. Is it a better game to play than GTA IV? Absolutely. Saints Row 2 has a lot of fun with itself, stroking its ego and being over the top and hilarious. Whilst some will no doubt disagree, Saints Row provides more instant and gratifying action, whereas GTA IV offers a plodding and more gradual ascension to fun. Sure SR2 doesn't look half as good or have the production values to warrant a high value. But this is the funnest, ballsiest and most insane sandbox adventure game out there. When it comes to what truly counts, Saints Row 2 is unlike any other and is the best sandbox game when it comes to pure enjoyment.… Expand
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#37 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#20 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#54 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    This is a truly entertaining game. There's no pretension - just enjoyable mayhem. It doesn't claim to be the Messiah, but it is a very naughty boy. Volition has tapped into nearly every wanton act we'd want to commit in an open world and more besides. [Nov 2008, p.67]
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  2. IGN
    82
    The technical shortcomings are the only truly bad part of Saints Row 2, but the core gameplay experience is extremely enjoyable.
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  3. IGN AU
    80
    It's big dumb fun, Saints Row 2 isn't going to redefine any aspects of game design - but in doing so it does deliver on Volition's biggest promise: Saints Row 2 isn't Grand Theft Auto.
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