Saints Row: The Third

 Xbox 360
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  1. detourdude
    Jun 2, 2023
    8
    I was genuinely surprised with this game. I expected it to be a horrible but it's pretty fun and I enjoyed the story for what it was. I think your expectations really determine how you'll feel about, expect a lot of over the top elements and a bunch of goofy shenanigans.
  2. Sunna
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    This is a very fun game and some of the jokes are crazy man. They really should have remake this game!
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    The most refined of the series. While some of the activities of SR 2 have been removed, everything else has been improved. In addition to the campaign, there's a horde mode and online co-op. If you liked the previous two entries, then you'll like this one too. It's Jackass meets GTA. I'd rate it with an 8.4 out of 10.
  4. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    This is where the series really changed and it was a great change. The series went from being called "That GTA wannabe" to Saints Row. Great game play, driving in the airplane was awesome and the game was funny af.
  5. Cementer200
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Saints Row The Third is a good game. SR3 is a open world game game set in a city called Silport with a good missions and good side activities but the game play is ok. SR3 isn't as good as Saints Row 2.
  6. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A total blast. Leader in open world absurdism before GTA V ran with a lot of what SR3 did. Light on story but heavy on fun. Worth a buy if you haven't played.
  7. JACK15q
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Its amazing from its story, graphics to action. You can basically do what ever you want in this game and I love it.
  8. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    9
    Looking at it from a purely critical standpoint, Saints Row: The Third is probably the best in the series.
  9. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    Tout ce qui manque à GTA 4 est dans Saints Row 3 et peut se résumer en quelques mots : on s'éclate comme un goret à faire n'importe quoi ! encore plus barrée et déjantée que le 2, la campagne est excellente, très créative et surprenante à la fois. Les "activités" annexes ont été sensiblement améliorées, optimisées, de même que la maniabilité générale. Seule la conduite des voitures et desTout ce qui manque à GTA 4 est dans Saints Row 3 et peut se résumer en quelques mots : on s'éclate comme un goret à faire n'importe quoi ! encore plus barrée et déjantée que le 2, la campagne est excellente, très créative et surprenante à la fois. Les "activités" annexes ont été sensiblement améliorées, optimisées, de même que la maniabilité générale. Seule la conduite des voitures et des motos marque encore le pas, pas de progrès à ce niveau hélas.

    Avec l'expérience engrangée lors des missions, on débloque des "aptitudes" pas banales qui tiennent presque de la triche (!), car tout est possible dans SR 3 : des munitions illimitées, des frappes aériennes... envie de faire le ménage en hélico ? no problemo. Tout écraser avec un char ? le jeu vous en prie ! et ainsi de suite... on se surprend à rigoler devant sa télé tant Volition a mis le paquet et les **** plats dans les grands. Le défoulement à l'état pur.

    Parfois quelques bugs (une cible à voler qui s'autodétruit quand on arrive...) et bien qu'en progrès depuis SR2, les graphismes restent loin d'un GTA 4 et la ville également dans son ensemble. De surcroît, ça rame encore plus souvent que le jeu de Rockstar, un comble. On regrette aussi l'absence de voix VF.

    Je termine avec le dernier point fort de SR 3 : la personnalisation toujours aussi poussée de son personnage (qui peut être féminin ce qui ne gâche rien, loin de là...) digne des Sims, un régal.    … Expand
  10. Ayrean
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    Over the years pretty much everyone has heard about Saints Row. While most call it a GTA clone i like to look at the wider picture.
    Being the third in the series this one brings all thye experience the developers have gathered during the first and second part. What in turn delivers from such is one funny ride. Saints Row 3 was never meant to be taken to seriously. This is about Mayhem and    Over the years pretty much everyone has heard about Saints Row. While most call it a GTA clone i like to look at the wider picture.
    Being the third in the series this one brings all thye experience the developers have gathered during the first and second part. What in turn delivers from such is one funny ride. Saints Row 3 was never meant to be taken to seriously. This is about Mayhem and immature jokes, both of which i enjoy in a game.
    I enjoyed this more then GTA IV at that time and it aged a lot better in my book aswell. At this day i STILL enjoy going back and leting it all go. Pleasure therapy for when you had a **** day.
    Ofcourse there are some things worth considering.. Although this game is good at its minimum it doesnt touch the story of part 2. But thats one of the charms of Saints Row over the years.. by topping themselves every time. I strongly recommend this part if you can take things lightly in life. Dont let the negative critics hold you off. By now this game can be found dirt cheap. But even at full price it was worth every cent.    … Expand
  11. Asifhaque
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    Amazing virtual reality in gaming. Dream-come-true for open-world lovers. Great game for making good attitude. Cool story, huge contents, epic gameplay. Smile-maker with actions. Love this game. :D
  12. Shadow1
    Jun 13, 2016
    8
    This game is very amazing and have got him moments . Graphics is awesome and gameplay is amazing and this is main pluses all Saints Row . I love Saints Row 3, 4 and Gat out of Hell and I think Saints Row The Third even better than Grand Theft Auto IV and Mafia II . In this game storyline is better than in GTA IV and MII and gameplay and physics much better than in GTA IV and all the sameThis game is very amazing and have got him moments . Graphics is awesome and gameplay is amazing and this is main pluses all Saints Row . I love Saints Row 3, 4 and Gat out of Hell and I think Saints Row The Third even better than Grand Theft Auto IV and Mafia II . In this game storyline is better than in GTA IV and MII and gameplay and physics much better than in GTA IV and all the same Saints Row The Third is not better than Mafia II, but better than GTA IV . Awesome game with her moments and awesome graphics for 2011 .… Expand
  13. FlushtheFashion
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Volition Inc. & THQ have brought us to Steelport in the hands of the Third Street Saints. After the previous game ended in a violence and explosions, the Saints joined forces with Ultor Corp and transformed from a simple street gang into a multi media powerhouse.

    In the proceeding 3 years they have all grown up. Energy drinks, movie deals, fortune and a massive following in this insane    Volition Inc. & THQ have brought us to Steelport in the hands of the Third Street Saints. After the previous game ended in a violence and explosions, the Saints joined forces with Ultor Corp and transformed from a simple street gang into a multi media powerhouse.

    In the proceeding 3 years they have all grown up. Energy drinks, movie deals, fortune and a massive following in this insane edition.

    Playing as the ‘Boss’ the story joins up alongside previous characters Johnny Gat, Shaudi and newbie tag along Josh Birk (actor, researching his ‘role’ in the upcoming movie). The crew attempt to steal a banks vault in the opening mission, Birk (aptly named) sets off an alarm in the process, alerting SWPD.

    Let’s say things don’t go to plan and once the dust clears the objective of the game is to rebuild the gang and the empire to their former glory.

    A new approach has been brought to the table on the mission structure. Previously seeing separate missions for each rival gang concluding in the final mission. SR3 offers a tighter construction with all missions intertwined. Leading decisions of the player affect through the whole game, including alternate endings.

    Without giving too much away its time to move away from the high octane, fast paced campaign, to land in WHORED MODE. Word plays from the get go this mode is survival/ horde based; defeating waves & levels with a colorful and strange array of enemies. Whether it’s giant women with big bazookas to gimps wielding massive purple **** swords and multicoloured walking cats.

    Guns, ammo and grenades are plentiful so wreaking havoc is always a must. Although it’s not horrendously long it offers a lot of difference and laugh out loud fun.

    2011 titles have seen more and more heavily customisable characters and surroundings. THQ have a great custom engine in game that gives players a more free and in-depth feel to creating a truly unique avatar and gang. Pre built models are available to use if this side of the game is not your cup O’tea.

    Game play has the open world (GTA type) freedom you would expect, third person views, multiple drivable vehicles (bikes to aircraft) all set on the streets.

    Saints Row The Third Along with the main story come mini missions, games & activities, turf wars and generally causing chaos. Get carried away with it though and the ‘five-o’ will be over you like a rash (unless you like the challenge of course).

    Graphics have a fresh and funky look too, you get the occasional pixelation if the game is not installed to the hard drive, but I like the whole comic / cartoon type textures & colours, giving a fictional feel. Keeping in line with the more humorous side the game offers.

    For players who venture online there is a co-op campaign and whored mode. They are available locally as well, only by use of a code (with game/ purchasable) which must be activated to allow access.

    The team decided to axe online multiplayer i.e. Deathmatch’ with a savvy shout too, mainly to save time, money and disappointment. Due to First Person Shooters taking most of all current online multiplayer gaming.

    Saints Row: The Third does a great job of filling the void Grand Theft Auto (its main adversary) left behind. This time THQ and Volition have delivered a much bigger game with easy to follow objectives & markers and it’s not too hard to pick up on the easier settings either.

    If you like this sort of thing, it’s definitely worth picking up (at least until GTA V comes out).    … Expand
  14. ethanvenzin
    Nov 8, 2014
    8
    So saints row the third is very disappointing for those who plays and enjoy saints row 1 and 2 it is dumbed down and they removed a lot of things in the game.
    But don't get me wrong here this game is freakin awesome it is super fun especially with the parachute but still the story is not that great most of the new characters are so unmemorable and the story progression is bad it is very    So saints row the third is very disappointing for those who plays and enjoy saints row 1 and 2 it is dumbed down and they removed a lot of things in the game.
    But don't get me wrong here this game is freakin awesome it is super fun especially with the parachute but still the story is not that great most of the new characters are so unmemorable and the story progression is bad it is very linear and don't forget the 3 gangs to one story
    But if you like what GTA franchise can't do that is unrealistic fun get this game real quick    … Expand
  15. BrupcatBR
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i will repost the review. here we go
    the story (contains a lot of spoilers): Two years after the Ultor Corporation's destruction, the 3rd Street Saints have turned their street gang into a media empire, becoming icons and household names across the world, with their own energy drink, Japanese commercials, toys, a large fanbase, and a movie deal in the works. However, when the Saints' leader (usually referred to simply as "the Boss") and two lieutenants, Shaundi and Johnny Gat, attempt to rob a bank as a publicity stunt, the bank tellers unexpectedly start shooting back. The police, who they had paid off beforehand subsequently intervene and arrest the Saints.

    The Saints' leaders are shortly released to the man who owned the targeted bank, Phillipe Loren, the leader of a criminal organization known as "the Syndicate;" on his private jet, Loren offers to let the Saints live if they turn over most of their earnings. The Saints' leaders refuse and break out, but Gat is apparently killed[i] as the Boss and Shaundi escape via parachute.

    Upon landing, the Boss and Shaundi find themselves in Steelport, the dystopian criminal city controlled by the Syndicate's three gangs: The Morning Star, a gang with advanced technology equipment, controlled by Loren himself, the Luchadores, a Mexican gang led by the killer wrestler Killbane, and the Deckers, a hacker-based gang led by Matt Miller. The Boss quickly calls in another lieutenant from the Saints' hometown of Stilwater, Pierce Washington, and begins attacking the Morning Star's businesses, culminating with an attack on Loren's headquarters. In this raid Loren is killed and the giant superhuman Oleg Kirlov, the basis of the cloned "brutes" the Syndicate uses, is rescued.

    The Boss briefly returns to Stilwater for Johnny Gat's funeral but while his hearse is held up at the reopening of the Hughes Memorial Bridge, overseen by Senator Monica Hughes, Killbane attacks the Saints and destroys the bridge. To retaliate, the Boss seeks out anti-Syndicate talent, recruiting Oleg as an enforcer, ex-FBI hacker Kinzie Kensington as an informant; Zimos, the oldest pimp in Steelport; and Angel de la Muerte, Killbane's vengeful former tag-team partner. They are later joined by Viola DeWynter, one of Loren's twin lieutenants, after Killbane kills her twin sister Kiki out of rage due to a failed assassination attempt on the Boss. Her defection, however, coincides with the arrival of the paramilitary S.T.A.G. (Special Tactical Anti-Gang) forces in Steelport, created by Senator Hughes to end gang violence once and for all. The Saints take on STAG regardless, resulting in Steelport going under martial law, whilst also dealing with the Syndicate.

    After providing Kinzie with the appropriate technology, the Boss enters the Deckers mainframe, defeating Deckers leader Matt Miller's avatar in a virtual reality fight and driving him and most of the Deckers out of town. At Angel's insistence, the Boss opts to take on Killbane by killing the other contestants in his Murderbrawl XXXI pay-per-view to gain entrance, and then, with Angel's help, defeating Killbane. Following his humiliating defeat, an enraged Killbane responds by instigating several attacks on the Saints and STAG throughout Steelport to cause chaos.

    Whilst quelling the fighting between the Luchadores and STAG, the Boss is simultaneously informed that Killbane is escaping the city while STAG second-in-command Kia is holding Shaundi, Viola, and Mayor Burt Reynolds hostage at a Steelport monument rigged to blow to frame the Saints. If the Boss saves Shaundi and kills Kia, the Saints are held as heroes; the ending of the game subsequently shows the boss tracking Killbane down to Mars and killing him in what is ultimately revealed to be a scene from the Saints sci-fi film Gangstas in Space, which the Boss and several members are acting in. Saints Row IV follows this ending. Alternately, if the boss kills Killbane and lets Shaundi die, the monument's destruction is used as a pretext by STAG to attack Steelport with the airborne aircraft carrier Daedalus. The Boss destroys the Daedalus, killing STAG leader Cyrus Temple in the process, and declares Steelport an independent city-state under the Saints' control. next: the game gives you an fun and unforgetable experience, full of cars, good character custumization, and if it does not sadisfy you, you have the mods. close to Saints Row IV, this one is better in a whole new level. next: amazing story. for me, i think that this game is one of the best games ever. 10/10. i cannot say if i recommend you or not, its your opinion.    … Expand
  16. PolisKanin
    Jul 25, 2014
    8
    I'm shocked to be saying this, but this THQ game is good. The gameplay may not be super original, but it is still fun. The story isn't amazing but is quite enjoyable. I am ashamed to say, I have spend over 10 minutes on the streaking minigame alone.
  17. ITZZZPERRY
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    Saints Row: The Third is unlike any game I have ever played. It is crazy, yet also hilarious. Those who want to laugh for hours should play this game. The gunplay eventually feels a little bit stale, but new weapons help to spice up the gameplay.
  18. Yankeee007
    Jul 4, 2014
    9
    Saints row the third is crazy , a massive world an epic story ,great graphics ,great music ,and I haven't seen a game with a lot of humor since paper mario back on the N64, this game is as good as gta games and you will have a blast playing it . Buy it now
  19. HaloFever
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    There is no underselling the amount of fun to be had in "Saints Row: the Third". The game is simply a joy to play. Little mechanics, like being able to leap into an oncoming car to steal it, make the game much quicker, and more fun than its competition. Some of the content in "Saints Row: the Third" is far too unsavory for an enjoyable video game. Some of the content, though, is soThere is no underselling the amount of fun to be had in "Saints Row: the Third". The game is simply a joy to play. Little mechanics, like being able to leap into an oncoming car to steal it, make the game much quicker, and more fun than its competition. Some of the content in "Saints Row: the Third" is far too unsavory for an enjoyable video game. Some of the content, though, is so insanely bonkers that you'll wish you were sharing the game with an audience. My only complaint is the rinse and repeat events that litter the game world. The story missions are great, and some of the repeatable events like tank destruction sprees are great, but others are a real pain.… Expand
  20. AstroThief
    Jun 12, 2014
    10
    This Game is one of the best games i have ever played i love how you can customize your character the way you want and the upgrades and other things are awesome to.
  21. lukechristiansc
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    " Saint Row the thrid is a hell of a good pimp adventure ". After seeing and watching it , playing it so far its the most epic game with good graphics , love the story and hilarious as i can see . I will be playing SR4 soon . Grade A+
  22. LordDeathsama
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Fun fun fun. This game got two things and those make a ton of fun. If you want to play openworld games to just **** around, this game is for you. The story is fun to play, since there are a ton of jokes in it. The action kicks ass and the character creation is really good. The game has it's flaws but those aren't game-or even funbreaking. So go on and buy it.
  23. TheCrumbLife
    May 28, 2014
    8
    A game that took me by surprise. The game offers a ridiculous amount of content in an open world environment that is full of life and humour.

    The story missions are so fun and so silly, which caused me to have a silly grin pretty much all the way through the game. The game can also be a little overwhelming in terms of the amount of enemies you have to kill and the brutes can be VERY    A game that took me by surprise. The game offers a ridiculous amount of content in an open world environment that is full of life and humour.

    The story missions are so fun and so silly, which caused me to have a silly grin pretty much all the way through the game. The game can also be a little overwhelming in terms of the amount of enemies you have to kill and the brutes can be VERY annoying, but after a few upgrades you're unstoppable.

    The side missions are also great, such as the mayhem and insurance fraud side missions which are designed to be silly and fun. There are exceptions on the missions where you are A.I dependant, such as the dealing missions and escort missions, where the A.I are sluggish and often get stuck on objects, forcing a restart. This kept the score from being perfect as it happened on a fair few occurrences.

    To conclude: an amazingly fun game that was a breath of fresh air to me, a game where it takes the meaning of fun and gives it you in huge barrels.    … Expand
  24. Idiotbox_uk
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Full review @ http://www.idiotbox.co.uk/saints-row-the-third-review-80052/

    Quick history lesson for you anyone who isn’t up to date with the Saints. Saints Row started life as the first real open-world sandbox type game for the Xbox 360 in 2006 and was little more than a GTA rip-off with a bad attitude where you play as a nameless and voiceless grunt that joins that saints and climbs    Full review @ http://www.idiotbox.co.uk/saints-row-the-third-review-80052/

    Quick history lesson for you anyone who isn’t up to date with the Saints. Saints Row started life as the first real open-world sandbox type game for the Xbox 360 in 2006 and was little more than a GTA rip-off with a bad attitude where you play as a nameless and voiceless grunt that joins that saints and climbs the ranks. By the time Saints Row 2 rolled round in 2008 they were starting to branch out a bit more and make it more unique and special with you rebuilding the Saints from the ground up in more elaborate and ridiculous ways. Saints Row: The Third was first released in 2011 and, as the summary above says, the Saints are now a household name and after what is possibly the most elaborate and over-the-top opening to a game ever you are down to a skeleton crew and again you a rebuilding the Saints image in a brand new town with unlimited and ludicrous possibilities!

    The general story ark follows the same basic principle as the other games in franchise, there are three factions that you need to wage war against with each stage resulting in more and more insanity until you reach the head and take them down. Once they are gotten rid of you then move on to the final faction before taking over the new town. It’s a tried and tested plan and it is the third time it has been used in the Saints Universe so you would expect it start maybe getting a little tired now, thankfully you would be wrong. I’m not too sure how they’ve managed to do it but with every Saints game so far they have made it feel fresh and like it’s a brand new premise. The supporting cast (both good guys and bad guys), the ridiculous gang attires, the utter insanity of every single mission, and the cockiness of the main protagonist all make you not really give a **** that it’s been done before and just enjoy what’s currently happening.

    If, for some indescribable reason, you grow tired of waging war on the factions of the Syndicate then you can always make the most of some of the distractions that Saints Row has to offer. This is something that has always been a part of the franchise but is one that is gradually getting better and better with every new release. There are icons dotted all around the map that you can go to at any point you are not on a mission to take part in side missions that in absolutely no way further the plot but they do help to improve your rank and earn you some extra money, plus they’re a **** tonne of fun. To say that these activities and distractions are varied would be kind of an understatement; there are some of the classics like insurance fraud where you throw yourself in front of traffic for financial gain, and Mayhem where you have to cause a certain amount of destruction within a certain amount of time. These are thrown into the mix with some nice new ones like Tank Mayhem which is essentially the same as Mayhem but with a Tank, and my personal favourite “Professor Genki’s Super Ethical Reality Climax”. This beautiful little bastard has you thrown into a room full of mascots and traps and gives you a certain amount of time to murder your way to the exit with a chirpy little double-act giving a play-by-play about what’s happening over a loudspeaker. As I said, these things in no way further the story but without then Saints Row: The Third would not be the game it is!

    The musical selection isn’t the best that you could have hoped for, the radio stations are a little limited and there’s not really anything that pops as something really special. That’s the negative, the positive is that the musical selection in-game is a thing of beauty! Some of the music that is played over the missions is spot-on, the highlight of this is definitely the game blasting a Kanye West song while you and the Saints are shooting up a penthouse, and I don’t even like Kanye West! The voice acting is definitely a high point of the game with the leader of the Saints always having an answer for everything and generally being a smartarse, this leads to some of the cutscenes being incredibly fun to watch.

    Verdict:

    The gameplay itself is some of the most over-the-top and entertaining I have ever had the joy of experiencing, the story is as ridiculous as it is incredible, and with all of the extra activities and distractions thrown into the mix there is plenty there to keep you coming back for more. Plus did I mention that you can beat someone to death with a giant rubber cock??    … Expand
  25. Deusex
    Mar 2, 2014
    8
    Third person free roam game, developed by volition, published by THQ/ Deepsilver.

    Pros:
    Lots of stuff to do.
    Funny.
    Colourful graphics.
    Highly customisable.
    Every mission is different.
    Good choices.
    Highly replay able.
    Good characters with personality.
    Good length: about 30hrs.
    Supports Co-Op.

    Cons:
    Too easy.
    Lifeless city, Stillwater was better.
  26. KotorFan3231
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    First off let me start by saying that yes this isn't Saints Row 1 or Saints Row 2, it is the third one, and if you are one of those hardcore fans that don't like because it is not as gangster like as the previous two then go play Grand Theft Auto if you want a gangster game. Now lets say what the game does really well, the story for one is just a really good time, its over the top, itsFirst off let me start by saying that yes this isn't Saints Row 1 or Saints Row 2, it is the third one, and if you are one of those hardcore fans that don't like because it is not as gangster like as the previous two then go play Grand Theft Auto if you want a gangster game. Now lets say what the game does really well, the story for one is just a really good time, its over the top, its hilarious, and the dialogue may sound cheesy but that's the point. Right from the start the game will get you hooked, you start off by robing a bank owned by the Syndicate then you are forced out of Stillwater, and into Steelport. From there its one crazy mission after another, for instance my personal favorite is the zombie mission in there because it just shows how ridiculously crazy the game is, and also i like how at some points you get branching paths with different rewards for choosing one of them. The story basically made me think of the movie Expendables, its just a hilariously good time with one liners, and insane action sequences. Every mission i guarantee is going to have at least one holy WTF what did i just do moment. Now the voice actors in this game all do a really nice job, they are funny, and sometimes it can seem like your watching an episode of Family Guy. Another thing the game does extremely well is the customization options for your character,your gang, and cars. You can make your character look and sound how ever you want. If you want to make a male that looks like he is on steroids but wears girls clothing, you can do make it, if you want a male with a female voice you can do that, if you want to make the fattest character with ridiculous clothing you can do that, but the craziest option is one of the voices you can give your character is a zombie voice that just speaks gibberish. The car customization is also well done, you make it what ever color you want, what kind of paint you want, what tires you want, how big you want the tires, you can even improve your tires to have better handling and more durability against gunfire. Then the gang customization is also really cool, you can choose your gang sign, how they cheer, and how they taunt, you can even change their outfit from a ninja to a club lover, to a military guard, to other crazy options like gimps, and ho's if you enjoy that stuff. The side activities also are really fun to play. You have dealer where you escort people around while they sell stuff to people, and gang members from other groups try to stop you, tank mayhem where you cause as much damage as you can with a tank, regular mayhem, escort where you rescue girls from their abusive pimps, Insurance fraud is hilarious with its rag doll physics, and where you run in front of cars getting tossed around is just hilarious to watch, gang operations where you go to a certain area and clear out rival gang members provides the classic mode of clear this area for cash as in other open world games, Professor Genki's Super Ethical reality climax, wow that's a mouthful. In this one you go through a shooting course where you have to kill mascots and earn enough money to leave in time. You have Trail blazing which is basically a race mode, and Guardian Angel where you snipe enemies to protect your fellow gang members. There is just so much stuff to do in steel port, you would definitely get your money's worth in terms of content value. The weapon upgrades are cool, they make your weapon more powerful but also changes the way it looks. There is also a cool upgrade system with for those who stick around to the end for a full level 50 respect, you can become just insanely powerful with invincibility, and infinite ammo, and lot of other cool ones. The shooting mechanics have been improved from the first two games. Driving mechanics feel less stiff then the previous ones. Finally what this game does well is just the fact that how the developers made this to show you or anyone who plays it a good time. Now there are a couple of negatives with the game though, sometimes but rarely textures during cut scenes weren't great but not bad, i experienced some drops in frame rate but like two or three times, and this game wasn't certainly created to have challenging combat, but there were times where both my Team AI and the enemy AI weren't so good,like they would just stand there without firing and take shots, and the enemy would just not even notice i was shooting at them but thankfully it did not happen that often. But on the whole i put at least so far twenty hours of game play in with plenty of stuff left to do, and i would recommend this to anyone who loves open world games, or just wants to have a good time, and i could recommend this to all gamer because it truly is a unique game the parodies some many other games, and does reference some movies. So yes i believe you should buy this it is worth every penny of its purchase price.… Expand
  27. drlowdon
    Jul 28, 2013
    8
    Saints Row: The Third takes what could be described as the ‘kitchen sink’ approach to video game design whereby the developers have seemingly thrown every idea they can think off into the mix. For the most part these ideas work and it is rare that you won’t find yourself having at least some degree of fun roaming its open world using all the weapons and vehicles available.

    On the    Saints Row: The Third takes what could be described as the ‘kitchen sink’ approach to video game design whereby the developers have seemingly thrown every idea they can think off into the mix. For the most part these ideas work and it is rare that you won’t find yourself having at least some degree of fun roaming its open world using all the weapons and vehicles available.

    On the downside there are a few examples of some truly terrible mission design (a trip into a digital world to track down an enemies avatar sticks in my mind), the controls take a bit of getting used to and I encountered minor bugs and glitches on a number of occasions. None of these flaws ruin the overall experience however, particularly when playing the full campaign in co-op with a friend over Xbox Live, making this third installment in the series a worthwhile purchase.    … Expand
  28. slappysfan
    Jul 7, 2013
    8
    Arguably the most over the top and best Saints Row game yet. I know that a lot of people believe that this game re-hashes a lot of elements from Saints Row 2, but I haven't played Saints Row 2 enough to make this argument myself. I love the super over the top feel that this game brought compared to the very first game, but still had the same feel as the previous installments. If you'reArguably the most over the top and best Saints Row game yet. I know that a lot of people believe that this game re-hashes a lot of elements from Saints Row 2, but I haven't played Saints Row 2 enough to make this argument myself. I love the super over the top feel that this game brought compared to the very first game, but still had the same feel as the previous installments. If you're expecting it to be like GTA, than I would say you should pass on this because it is the opposite of GTA's serious tone.… Expand
  29. twistedgaming
    May 29, 2013
    9
    This game is so fun if you havent played i'd recommend checkin it out. At times it actually had me laughing out loud, now saints row 2 looked bad and controlled bad, in saints 3 they change the controls and the game looks alot better. The characters are fun and likeable also your gang you can customise them to look however. You can customise ur car with a ton of different things, characterThis game is so fun if you havent played i'd recommend checkin it out. At times it actually had me laughing out loud, now saints row 2 looked bad and controlled bad, in saints 3 they change the controls and the game looks alot better. The characters are fun and likeable also your gang you can customise them to look however. You can customise ur car with a ton of different things, character custom is probably the best in any game ive seen. also you can buy property. play minigames. drop in drop out co-op. theres collectibles to find, oh also u can fly planes hellicopters and even snipe while repelling down a building.. that way awesome btw. check points in missions so u almost never have to re start a mission or ever redrive to a mission like gta4 overall a great game that is just fun to play... ps. never play saints row 2 ok ....ever.… Expand
  30. ICEExMagic
    Apr 28, 2013
    10
    This is probably the most fun game I have ever played.The story is funny,the combat is fun,the clothing is great and their are a lot of explosions.I can't wait for Saints Row 4.
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#36 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#27 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 15, 2012
    84
    Volition gets many things right in Saints Row: The Third in what is no doubt a fine sequel, but it's very much a case of sequelitis for the THQ franchise. The zany and over-the-top nature, well-written script and whole host of sandbox toys are held back ever so slightly by the oddly paced and repetitive proceedings of the game's main story.
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  2. Gamer.no
    Feb 7, 2012
    60
    Saint's Row: The Third sets out with a great ambition of giving the player freedom and an arsenal of fun elements to play with. Unfortunately, though, the game still falls a bit short with a somewhat childish sense of humour and quirky game mechanics.
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  3. EGM
    Jan 3, 2012
    80
    Despite my gripes with the multiplayer options, the 10-to-12-hour campaign's still very much worth the price of admission, and it needs to be seen to be believed-trust me, this game's done more than enough to earn its "M" rating from the ESRB.
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