Just put up for sale today Saint’s Row, the restart of the franchise born many years ago, and that promised to return to the roots for the taste of knowledgeable users. And despite the fact that it is an acceptable game, many media agree that they have found it bad, which is why they have been quite severe in specialized criticism.
Right now the game has an average of 63 in metacritic, a fairly low score for an open world proposal, and this is almost even in the part of users who vote casually. So many agree that it is not a great launch, especially due to specific issues of not innovating enough compared to past deliveries.
Here are some review comments:
A.V. Club
Saints Row is a confusing game, on multiple levels. I can’t say I didn’t have fun with it – there’s a compulsive delight in open-world gaming that’s hard to control, no matter how determined the game seems to be about keeping its players from having too much fun. … His tonal issues are, strangely, a function of making his characters too likable, rather than not likable enough. And it desperately wants you to think you’re having fun, without ever providing concrete steps to give players more to do than run in a very routine loop.
Games Radar
My Saints Row experience was enjoyable and more than occasionally frustrating – sometimes it feels like Volition is on the cusp of a breakthrough in both social feedback and open world game mechanics, while other times it feels like it’s keeping the status quo. I love the new cast of characters and what they represent to the marginalized members of the community who will be playing this game, and the story is compelling enough to persevere in the face of some irritating bugs. There’s solid gameplay here, and a lot of fun with the new Saints Row, but I find myself wishing the team had taken the concept and taken it to the bank, before robbing said bank.
NPR
This year’s remake of Saints Row features a sunny setting filled with heists, hijinks, and clever pranks. While the series has always been in the shadow of Grand Theft Auto, it shines when it does what it’s always done best: swapping GTA’s cynicism for gonzo humor and serious character portrayals. While never quite as rich or mechanically satisfying as GTA V, the new Saints Row makes up for it with a perfect balance of comedy and engaging storytelling. That is, if you can actually play it without game-breaking bugs.
polygonal
If you enjoyed the previous Saints Row games, you’ll probably like this one, and if you’ve never played one, this is a decent onboarding point. If you were a fan of Saints Row 2 but found later entries in the series too aggressive, you should give the new one a try. It still has that comedic series edge, but it doesn’t break the goatee. However, it’s worth noting that while the game frustrated me at times, and the main loop wasn’t particularly new or innovative, it’s the first game I’ve reviewed in years where I finished it, wrote the review, and then went back and started playing. only for me.
IGN
The new Saints Row has shed its shark-jumping silliness and raunchy tendencies in favor of a return to its open-world gang roots. …Although there is a decent amount of fun chasing collectibles and causing mayhem, the outdated mechanics and repetitive mission design meant that by the end of my time with the new Saints Row I was desperate for something that could really surprise me like a slap in the face with a 40 inch dildo.
Remember that Saint’s Row Is available in PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Via: Kotaku
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