These characters bring enough wackiness to the game while still allowing it to remain a bit more grounded. The new characters are all casual violence-loving sociopaths full of quirks but with enough of a twist to avoid feeling like the game is repeating itself. This new setting and tone make the game feel fresh while still feeling like it’s Saints Row. It would have been impossible to escalate the craziness any further without it starting to get stale. Saints Row 4 sort of jumped the shark by having (spoilers?) the world blows up, and the entire thing is set in a super-hero simulation. Saints Row cannot match the last few entries in the series for wacky antics, but it’s honestly not a shock. Some fans were not happy with the reboot initially because it seemed like the developers would be dialing back the “zany” elements a fair bit. One of the most important elements I’ve failed to mention thus far is the game’s tone. ![]() There’s also a 90-degree snap turn you can do, which is obviously totally unrelastic, but very fitting for a Saints Row Sandbox. You start drifting by holding the brake button and stop drifting the second you let the button go, with no over skidding or under skidding seemingly possible. Obviously, there’s drifting, but it’s the smoothest form of drifting ever devised. Harsh 90-degree city streets and the long turns of open desert tracks can both be handled easily. As you can probably expect, with lots of different area types, there are lots of different degrees of turning. That’s not to say they’re the best driving mechanics generally, but it feels like the driving system has been designed to make navigating the sandbox as smooth and enjoyable as possible. These driving controls are undoubtedly the best sandbox driving mechanics I have ever experienced. Driving About TownĪnother surprisingly impressive change for the new Saints Row has been the driving mechanics. Not that it’s the only change that brings something interesting to the game. Thankfully, the vibrant setting makes up for missing the freedom of movement. It’s a good thing, too, since we’ve gone from jumping around the map with superpowers to the much-more-mundane driving and running. It’s a much more interesting prospect, exploring a map that feels real. Rather than a generic city backdrop in which to cause chaos, the game plonks into a living-and-breathing mixture of deserts, cities, and new-Mexican-style suburban town areas. While the sandbox in Saints Row isn’t necessarily the biggest in the world, it is certainly more vibrant and alive than any of the previous games. It ties all of the gameplay together, as well as gives you a big fun playground to explore. Saints Row GameplayĪs it has been for every game in the series, the real core of Saints Row is the sandbox itself. Sadly, some of the voices from previous games haven’t made a comeback, but that’s the biggest complaint about the character creator. There’s also a plethora of options in terms of voices and design options. Even better, there’s no gender selector, forcing you just to create the boss however you want without worrying about what they call themselves. There’s near total freedom here, something that felt a little lacking in Saints Row 3 and 4 compared with the second game. READ MORE: Saints Row Boss Factory Brings The Series Back On Top Speaking of the character creator or Boss Factory, if you like, it’s a sure indicator of whether things are going well or not.Įver since Saints Row 2 decided to put gender on a slider rather than on a binary switch, the series has always had an interesting relationship with character creation. By every measure that counts, this is Saints Row. You still have access to the amazing character creator with a plethora of options, you still run around murdering people while cracking jokes. That’s not to say that it’s the same as the other games, but there are similarities. Yes, this feels like a Saints Row game.įrom the moment you boot up the game to the moment you close it down, it feels like it belongs in this series. We got to play through the first few hours of the storyline, including a look at the new map and mechanics.įirst up, let me put some fears to rest. Saints Row is Shaping Up NicelyĪt a press-only event in London, Volition gave us a world-first hands-on demo of Saints Row. Recently we got the chance to get hands-on with the game and can maybe lay some of those fears to rest. However, when the 2022 reboot was announced, some fans were vocally upset about the perceived shift in tone. READ MORE: Saints Row Release Date, Pre Order & Demo Since Saints Row 2 learned to have a bit of fun, and Saints Row 4 never stopped, it’s become close to the hearts of many gamers. ![]() Saints Row is one of the biggest modern gaming franchises.
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