Saints Row 2

 Xbox 360
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 411 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. KeepThingsFresh
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    this game is a revival of the Grand Theft auto we all came to know and love on our ps2s and Xbox's. It's just as funny and full of ridiculous stuff to do, my only complaint is its unsatisfying ending and lack of story all together. In all of the Saint's Row games, Even "The Third" i recommend not playing through the story too fast, you should do the side quests that fancy our interestthis game is a revival of the Grand Theft auto we all came to know and love on our ps2s and Xbox's. It's just as funny and full of ridiculous stuff to do, my only complaint is its unsatisfying ending and lack of story all together. In all of the Saint's Row games, Even "The Third" i recommend not playing through the story too fast, you should do the side quests that fancy our interest first then move along in the story.… Expand
  12. AverageToaster
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Enjoy the old GTA games? Cant stand the seriousness of the new ones? Saints row if for you. I can say this is one of the few games I have ever sat down and played beginning to end several times over.
  13. 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.
  14. tennishero
    Apr 22, 2012
    10
    abolsute pleasure to play-
    guity pleasure at that- everything about this game screams polish and talent- FIRSTLY the city is wonderfully realised, varied and incredibly fun to be in- no sandbox game has had the "lived in" feel that elder scrolls oblivion did with its "radiant AI" but this is best of the modern sand box games. SECONDLY- this game just oozes fun and charm- the 3rd game in    abolsute pleasure to play-
    guity pleasure at that- everything about this game screams polish and talent- FIRSTLY the city is wonderfully realised, varied and incredibly fun to be in- no sandbox game has had the "lived in" feel that elder scrolls oblivion did with its "radiant AI" but this is best of the modern sand box games. SECONDLY- this game just oozes fun and charm- the 3rd game in the series is an abomination of bad design and lack of creative talent- quite frankly saints row 3 looks like the work of 12 year old virgins- saints row 2 however tows the line between silly, insane and psychopathic- almost tarantino esque in fact.
    THIRDLY- the kitchen sink approach to the game with clothes cars and houses is magnificent without any DLC BS that only idiots would pay extra for-

    saints row 2 is top 5 games of this generation- buy it if you have any interested in sand box games- its a hell lot better than gta IV which is sh!t and much better than red dead redemption even (RDR is an ok game with a nice graphics engine that runs at 2FPS)    … Expand
  15. The-Watchers
    Sep 2, 2012
    10
    hours of fun i have had on this game days of killing slaughtering and having fun with friends
    multiplayer is shocking but the coop makes up for that
    a true gangster game wich is what saints row is about
  16. 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.
  17. blacksheeptrp
    Apr 26, 2013
    10
    the saints row 2 is must buy if your into gta or free roam games. story is immersive and customization is taken to whole another level. create your own character.
  18. ethanvenzin
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Simply the best saints row game ever,the newer saints row games just couldn't best this game the gameplay is very improved from 1 it is great and of course super fun and unlike GTA it's not stiff it's very fun with many activities and the story is also very very awesome your old homies are missing or either turns their back and you get to compete with 3 gangs and also ULTOR this is a superSimply the best saints row game ever,the newer saints row games just couldn't best this game the gameplay is very improved from 1 it is great and of course super fun and unlike GTA it's not stiff it's very fun with many activities and the story is also very very awesome your old homies are missing or either turns their back and you get to compete with 3 gangs and also ULTOR this is a super great game go pick this up… Expand
  19. 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
  20. ThatOneGuy6667
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    All I have to say is that I've played it for over 80 Hours and I love it. So that is all I can say....
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  21. peace0ut023
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    **** gta 5 **** gta 4 **** gta san andreas this is my favorite gang open world game ever i love it 10/10 the story the ending the beginning the music the coop stuff one of the best 360 games i still play i don't rly play xbox one or ps games anymore bc of this game :D
  22. SixThreeTimes
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    I've been playing games for going on two decades, and I've never played anything with the lasting appeal of Saints Row 2. Building off the excellent first entry in the series, 2 brought to life the most awe-inspiring open-world environment I've ever seen in a game. The story mixes comedy and seriousness expertly (not going to far in the former direction, as I feel the more recent SR gamesI've been playing games for going on two decades, and I've never played anything with the lasting appeal of Saints Row 2. Building off the excellent first entry in the series, 2 brought to life the most awe-inspiring open-world environment I've ever seen in a game. The story mixes comedy and seriousness expertly (not going to far in the former direction, as I feel the more recent SR games have), plays wonderfully, and has provided me just about everything I could ever want in a game like this. That said, I'd definitely buy the 360 version, as the PS3 & PC ports were awful, and neigh unplayable. The only other criticism I could levy is the less than stellar AI, but that could never ruin what is otherwise a simply flawless game. The graphics still hold up, the writing is wonderful, this is an absolute must-own.… Expand
  23. frederik1478
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    my favourite sandbox games of all time, Mostly because it was one of the first I played on my PlayStation 3 and I have loved it ever since, But I do try to play it every Year, The story still hold up today with some surprising Dark scenes enter story when you play as an amoral psychopath , I would with my full Heart recommended
  24. JoeC123
    May 28, 2017
    10
    What can I even say? I mean everything the story, game play, graphics, controls, characters, missions, strongholds, activities, best game sandbox ever, EVERYTHING! Great Easter eggs. This is my favorite game of all time and deaths i'm not gonna spoil them but they are so emotional! 10/10 Just buy it you'll be doing yourself a favor!
  25. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Growing up, Saints Row 2 was my favorite game. I loved everything about it.
  26. Cementer200
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Saints Row 2 is a masterpiece. SR2 is a open world game set in modern times in the same city from the first game. The main story is great and the side activities are also great.
  27. 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
  28. TheArabCommandr
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    i really loved this game when i was a kid and i still do so i highly recommend
  29. graymay2
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
  30. deedz
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Better then gta! . . . . / . . ., c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .
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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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