Overall 7.8 Graphics 7.7 Sound 8 Addictive 7 Story 6.3 Depth 6.3 Difficulty 2
8.5
Saint's Row the Third legacyme3
As some may remember, I reviewed Saint's Row 2 the other week. I recently decided to play both that and the Third, and decide which was better once and for all. This is a Leggy Review.
Graphics - 8
The graphics are beautiful compared to those in 2, which shouldn't be a surprise... as such, I graded this based on similar games in recent times. I decided to call them above average, but defintely not a 10. There was enough scenery that I felt like it was a complete packaged, beautiful looking game. The city was not boring for me, and I legit enjoyed every second in Steelport.
Sound - 9
This is a push. 2 and the Third had equally good soundtracks. And unlike in 2, all the songs in the Third are available right away. I like the choices of music better, although there is a little less variety I feel. As such, this gets a solid 9 from me. Same as 2.
Addictiveness - 10
I played this game from the moment I opened the case to the moment I got the platinum trophy. I never put another game in. (except for 5 seconds to play another game while my internet was out... damn online trophies.) The fact I actually enjoyed every second of this game is one of my main reasons I loved this game more than the second. The gameplay was still wacky, and the controls not sucking helped keep me sucked in.
Depth - 8
Really, this game is about as deep as 2. So why did I give it a higher rating?
I can give you a few quick reasons. Whored mode. (horde mode). Online. More in depth character customization.
That's just the reasoning why it was pushed over 2. In general, there's a little less diversions and activities, but in all, it's still a very complete game, that takes just as long to beat as 2.
Story - 9
Unlike 2. Saint's Row the Third did something. This something was provide an interesting dynamic robust, crazy story. One that is neither possible or reasonable, yet funny, and genuine. It felt like what Saint's Row has been aspiring to be. And I don't mean it lightly. The first part of the game (with your custom character... not the tutorial) has you skydiving, and flying through a plane. WHILE IT IS FLYING. The middle of the story is easily lost to some people, but it picks up at the end with a good clean finish that makes enough sense for me. At least in the SR universe.
Difficulty - 1
Even on the harder difficulties, this is one of the easiest games I have ever played. Which is a real let down. Anyone seeking a challenge won't get it here. The game play is too easily toned down. Once you steal your first tank, you could easily plow through the game... even without a tank, the enemies are easy enough to take down, and you shouldn't die too much. An easier control scheme also helped, but I don't know how much.
This was also the easiest platinum I have ever gotten. Easier than finding 100 feathers in Assassin's Creed 2. Easier than winning 37 times with Edge in WWE 12. Easier than getting all the Daedric Weapons in Skyrim. And easier than 5 starring every case in LA Noire. There is not one trophy on the basic list that gave me any trouble.
Needless to say, because of the difficulty, I will not be getting any of the DLC for this game. No matter how tempting it is. Unless it somehow is free. Which it isn't.
Overall - 8.5
I enjoyed this game a lot more than 2. But a big hurt on this games overall score was the difficulty. If it was as hard as 2, then this would have gotten a 9. That's really the only fault I saw with this game. The gameplay was fun. The characters were funny. The customization was easy. The controls didn't suck. There's really no way I can speak ill of this game EXCEPT of the difficulty.
Those seeking a challenge, find another game. Those seeking 30 hours of blowing s*** up and wacky gameplay, give this a try.
Graphics 8 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 9 Depth 8 Difficulty 1
Review Rating: 3.3/5
Submitted: 07-06-12
Review Replies: 0
2.9
Saints Row The Third - Is it Good or Rubbish? GamingMonkey
I am reviewing one of the games that ruined an entire series (in most people's opinions).So I am going to share my opinion of this game.Graphics 7 : The graphics only improved slightly form saints row 2.Saints row 2 had completely different from 1.I am asking, why did this not have better graphics than 2?It was the same and didn't even take time to improve it.Sound 6 : Meh, the sound or music in this game was not really good compared to 1 and 2.The previous games music had a gangster feel.Yes, but in this game, the songs were just childish or were just supposed to make people laugh.I mean, satisfaction replaced all the other good songs!What the hell!I preferred the old games music better than this garbage music that repeats it self every time!"Till I get my.... satisfaction"Is that really an enjoyable song?Addictiveness 3 : Seriously, some people say it's addicting because of explosions! And "Fun"No, it was not fun.And there are lots of games that have explosions!This is not the only game that has bazookas or explosions!Half of the game was just doing activities.Doing that tron thing.What the hell is going on?This isn't as good as the last game.It had lots of memorable but awesome moments!Like fighting the Ronin leader!In this game, all the gangs are teamed together!Seriously, it takes three gangs.To take down one?Just send all of them to kill you!The gangs did not think at all and acted like morons!What happened to the gangs fighting each other?Remember the begining of saints row 1?Everyone was killing each other!Story 1 : The story.Was one of the stupidest things in this game.I mean, you go to some bank to rob it.Then suddenly someone asks for an autograph.I was like what the hell!Then suddenly, an old lady comes out of no where with a shotgun and tries to kill you.Then a random gang comes out of no where and captures you.Wow.Such good story!So all the gangs team up (I don't know why) to kill you.Weren't the gangs supposed to be all against each other?The gangs were so stupid as well.Some wrestlers, geeks and French people.So gang like!Seriously, you don't want to hear more about the story.If you play the game, you will see how stupid it is.Depth 2 : The game does not take long to complete.It does not really offer you much but zombies and swat teams.Wow, it's not like we already have homies that can wield Ak47's and shoot everyone with it!Oh, the zombies was stupid as well.I mean, you kill most of them because they intoxicated a island now they are teaming with you?Seriously, the new homies add nothing and all Oleg does is kill you...Difficulty 1 : This is one of the easiest games ever.You can easily shoot someone and there are stupid perks that make you invincible.And all you have to do to get this is kill a lot of guys!Wow, so challenging (sarcasm).The difficulty wasn't changed even in the hardest difficulty.It was just the same!Nothing changed about it.Overall 2.9 : This is not a harsh rating.This game was an horrible adaptation to the saints row series. Saints row 2 had memorable moments when this had bland characters that you don't even care about.So this is my opinion.If you liked my review, rate it.And if you like the game, don't rate it bad because this might all be true but you have never realised.
Graphics 7 Sound 6 Addictive 3 Story 1 Depth 2 Difficulty 1
Review Rating: 1/5
Submitted: 05-31-13
Updated: 06-01-13
Review Replies: 21