Saints Row: The Third

At it's core a video game really needs to do one thing, give you a damn fun time. Too much focus has been given to grinding, realism and multiplayer when sometimes what you need is take your brain out crazy entertainment and that is where Saints Row 3 delivers.

Saints Row immediatly got flack for being a GTA clone, that frustrates the life out of me. Why is it a clone? There are few genres/premises in games that haven't been done before, is every racing game a Mario Kart ripoff? Is every first person shooter a Wolfenstein clone? No! People need to lighten up.

Saints Row 3 broke free of any such comparisons, no longer being a standard gang themed open world game and deciding instead to go in a new direction. What direction? Well, a rather weird one.

Mind controlling octopus gun? Giant dildo sword? Streaking side missions? Saints Row got silly and all the better for it. The game is colourful, over the top and seven shades of crazy.

Saints Row 3 has a lengthy enjoyable and wild story and that's not even touching upon the dlc packs which bring even more hilarity. The customization is limitless, the humour is hilarious and the open world is brimming with things to do.

We need more games like this and though it's sequel was enjoyable it paled in comparison and we have no sign of life from the franchise here in 2018.

Saints Row 3 is not art, it isn't an epic, it's not a multiplayer title with infinite playability it's just pure unconditional fun.

The Good:

Customization is limitless

Great story

Highly original stuff

Soundtrack

The Bad:

Nothing springs to mind

Things I Learnt From This Game:

Every game needs streaking side missions

Holding Out For A Hero makes any situation that much more epic

Hulk Hogan hasn't poisoned everything he's touched, just most things

Things I like about the game:

• Cars and helicopters being destroyed using a gun or a tank. I think its funny when those vehicles destroy.

• Shaundi.

• Giving compliments to the people.

• The Boss.

• Friendly Fire gun store.

• Oleg and the the other big giants. It's especially funny when the giant is on the truck if a major battle continues happening.

Saints Row The 3rd was the first game I played on my Xbox 360. I played this game again because my Xbox 360 can't properly access the internet properly and it does not have DLCs but thanks to Steam I finally learned how to get it. The game has completely over-the-top action than previous games like Grand Theft Auto 4. The best reason that I need to play is character creation. Before Grand Theft Auto Online you can actually create your character in this open-world game after the first mission of Saints Row. Another best reason is that you have creative ways to kill an enemy. The best part of infighting is attacking enemies with a takedown by a takedown. If you add a max bulletproof upgrade it makes you invincible without getting killed by bullets. The weapons in the game are completely over the top. One of my favorite weapons in the game is the SA-3 Airstrike or also known as the airstrike gun because it is good to send airplane backup instead of calling airstrike with the phone. Even though there are no planes in the airstrike when shooting it in the air. One new enemies additions to the game are specialists and brutes. They are almost like mini bosses but with a faster way to kill for a few minutes or seconds. The story unlike Saints Row and Saints Row 2 is completely out of the box as in unexpected and completely insane like clones, murder game shows, 3d cyber hacking while riding cyber bikes and fighting cyber knights, a special military force named STAG, wrestling, and 3rd Street Saints are now turning into celebrities icons than criminals. Although the biggest issue is driving in the game. Because I can't hear the sounds of the car including the nitro.

In conclusion, if you want your kills to get creative well just like Saints Row 4 this game is also for you.

This game is an absolute blast! If you're looking for over-the-top action, outrageous humor, and a wild open world to explore, this game has it all. The story is downright ridiculous in the best way possible-you take on the Third Street Saints as they go from gangsters to global superstars, and the missions just get crazier from there. The character customization is fantastic. You can create your own outlandish protagonist, whether you want to design a suave hero or a completely bizarre character with wacky costumes. The gameplay is a mix of driving, shooting, and just plain havoc, and there are so many side activities to dive into. From base-jumping to running around in a giant inflatable suit, the game never takes itself too seriously, and that's what makes it so much fun. Graphics may not be the most cutting-edge, but it doesn't matter because the vibrant world and hilarious NPCs keep you entertained. Plus, the co-op mode is a great way to wreak havoc with friends. Just don't expect anything too serious-just strap in and enjoy the mayhem!

In an era where video games are all about realism, immersion and emotion, this title is a breath of fresh air.

If GTA: San Andreas, Just Cause and Bootsie Collins had a retarded albino child, his name would be Saints Row: The Third. The game doesn't take itself seriously and it makes it pretty clear from the get-go. It pokes fun at itself, other games, movies and pop culture as a whole.

You are the boss of The Saints. In the last few years, the gang has become something of an international multimedia phenomenon but things go south when The Syndicate, a rival crime ring, appears in the picture. Your job is to lead the Saints into conquering the city of Steelport and take revenge on the Syndicate.

There's not much to tell about the story. For all intents and purposes, the plot in this game is just secondary. It's an excuse to let you blow stuff up and pimp your ride. This, however, doesn't feel like a flaw at all. It works because it's understood that the game is just about having a good time.

The signature feature of the game is the pure wackiness of it. Almost everything in this strange world is extremely exaggerated, quirky and bizarre. You'll be meleeing with dildos, riding gimp-drawn carriages, flying planes, engaging into gunfights while free-falling from said planes and customizing your character to look like an indigo-skinned, psychotic, murderous, pimp-hat-wearing Asian clown with a British accent to boot.

The gameplay itself is very arcade-ish, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Combat and driving are both easy to pick up and not frustrating at all, even if they may feel a bit unchallenging at times. The main mission is not very long and it has two endings that you can see one after the other if you so choose. Like with most sandbox games, most of the content is in the form of numerous side-missions, challenges and free-roaming events. These are plentiful, if a bit repetitive, and involve different mini-games, some more entertaining than others (insurance fraud is the best thing ever!).

Aesthetically, the game has a very distinct style which reflects the whole weirder-than-weird theme. Everything is over-the-top, from clothing to haircuts to weapons. The amount of customization you can mess around with is big. I don't think I've seen another game with so many sliders at character creation screen and that's always a plus in my book. The graphics look just a tiny bit dated, but if you run with everything in high (which doesn't take too much of a rig at all) you get to see some pretty landscapes and details. Worth noting, the voice acting is more than decent. There's a variety of voices for your main character, three female and three male, if I recall, all with fully-scripted acting, which really takes customization to a whole new level. If everything else fails, you can even be a toilet. Yes. A toilet.

The maxim that's written all over Saints Row: The Third is that games are supposed to be fun. That's it. There's no pretense to shock you, make you connect with the characters or come out of it a better person through a meaningful message. This is about shooting hookers in the face and laughing at the pimp that only speaks through auto-tune.

While pure in its premise, a game exclusively focused on self-indulgent fun, ironically enough, might leave some people with a bitter aftertaste.

After a couple of hours, I had a hard time playing through it. A game being 100% about amusement is great. I'm all for it, and, on paper, it sounds delicious. Sadly, I'm so used to games like GTA, L.A. Noire or Monkey Island (!) that it's hard to just forget about the more serious aspects of playing video games and enjoy the ride. It just feels *too* random. I like the compelling plot and the deep characters. I like the challenging and innovative gameplay. I like the unique setting and creative mechanics. Saints Row: The Third doesn't have any of these because it doesn't have to. It's not what the game is about. All of these elements would detract from the simple, mindless joy that tries to sell.

Overall, it's an honest, decent open-world action game. At the very least, it has some pretty fun missions and unique moments that will put a smile on your face and that's enough to warrant a playthrough. If you're able to approach it loosely, you'll have heaps of fun with its action-packed sequences and quirky humor. However, if you're looking for a 'serious' game that's deep in plot or rich in innovation, better keep shopping.