Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row 3
Release Date: November 15, 2011
Action, TPP, gangster, sandbox, humorous, TPS, shooters, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
Steam
The third installment in the series of action games developed by THQ, combining mechanics known from the Grand Theft Auto franchise with absurd sense of humor. The main protagonist is the same character as in the previous Saints Row games. Together with a group of gangsters he tries to preserve the position of the Saints gang.
Saints Row: The Third for PC, X360 and PS3 is, as the title suggests, the third installment of a popular action games series, which makes up an alternative to the best-selling Grand Theft Auto series. You play it as a gangster who experiences exciting adventures in the city of Steelport, but not only there. The game was distributed by has THQ company.
Story
The main character in the game is the same character who served that role in the previous games. Together with Johnny Gat, Shaundi, and many other crazy gangsters he is trying to keep the Saints afloat, whose position was being so carefully built up in the previous installments. However, in their way stands an international syndicate headed by so-called Dawn, an organized criminal group who indulge in racketeering and extortion.
In addition, the syndicate is joined by local gangs. These are the Luchadores, masked wrestlers, and The Deckers, computer nerds who specialize in money laundering and burglaries. In addition, the competition is spiced up by presence of STAG (Special Tactical Anti-Gang unit, founded by the government). Fighting them is the essence of the game.
Gameplay
The game abounds in interesting missions. The player can e.g. take part in a crazy Japanese entertainment show, control a tank, or drive around the city in a company of a tiger. In some missions, you can choose their ending - for example, in one mission you can choose to blow up a high-rise can or capture it, and in another whether to keep a boat full of prostitutes for yourself or sell it competition.
Saints Row: The Third for PC, X360 and PS3 allows you to use many different types of weapons, outfits, and vehicles. Weapons and cars can be improved, which can be done in special workshops. You can equip arms with silencers, laser sights, and cars may undergo visual and mechanical tuning. Along with the progress in the campaign your garage gets filled with crazy vehicles, among which there is even a cybernetic tank and a VTOL. You also gain experience, which is symbolized by the level of Respect – advancing to new levels unlocks abilities and upgrades that can be used both to develop your own character, as well as the whole gang.
Game modes
Saints Row: The Third for PC, X360 and PS3 can be played solo or in company of a friend in co-op. The game lacks standard competitive game modes (which was due to their meager popularity in Saints Row 2) with an exception of Horde mode in which you eliminate advancing groups of enemies. Every cloud has a silver lining, though – that decision gave the developers more time to refine the main campaign.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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The main pros of the game
- Humor and Absurdity: The game is praised for its over-the-top humor and outrageous scenarios, making it a fun and entertaining experience.
- Engaging Gameplay Mechanics: Players enjoy the fluid combat, creative approaches to missions, and unique activities that are not found in other games.
- Character Customization: Extensive options for personalizing characters and vehicles are a highlight, allowing players to create unique and often hilarious avatars.
- Vibrant Open World: The city of Steelport is described as lively and immersive, filled with a variety of missions and activities.
- Multiplayer Experience: Cooperative play is noted as a fun way to engage with the game, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- Replayability: Many users mentioned the game's addictiveness, with high replay value due to various missions and activities.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Users reported bugs and glitches, including crashes and performance stutters, especially when playing online.
- Difficulty Balance: The hardcore difficulty mode is criticized for being frustrating rather than challenging, leading to a negative experience for some players.
- Repetitive Missions: Some missions were described as tedious or poorly designed, lacking variety.
- Graphics and Aesthetics: While some appreciate the cartoonish style, others feel the graphics are dated compared to modern standards and can be less immersive.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Lack of Gritty Themes: Some players missed the darker, more serious tones of earlier Saints Row games, feeling that the third installment leaned too heavily into absurdity.
- Absence of Key Characters: Notably, the absence of fan-favorite character Gat was mentioned by users as a disappointing factor.
- Limited Multiplayer Options: While the cooperative mode is enjoyed, some players wished for more extensive multiplayer features or modes.
- Permanent Map Changes: Users expressed a desire for the ability to toggle certain permanent changes in the game world after completing missions, allowing for more flexibility in gameplay.
Summary
- Overall, Saints Row: The Third is celebrated for its unique charm, humor, and engaging gameplay, while also facing criticism for technical issues and certain design choices that may detract from the experience for some players.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 4970 votes. 1042 players anticipated the game.
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Game Series
Saints Row Series
Created by Volition Inc. studio, the open-world TPP action game series. Due to its gangster theme and sandbox model of gameplay, the brand was considered one of the competitors of the series Grand Theft Auto, however, it took a turn in a more humorous direction.
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Saints Row: The Third Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows November 15, 2011
Switch May 10, 2019
PlayStation 3 November 15, 2011
Xbox 360 November 15, 2011
Developer: Volition Inc.
Publisher: THQ Inc.
Saints Row: The Third System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Quad Core i5 3 GHz, 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 460 or better), 10 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7
Xbox 360
Supports: Xbox Live additionally (X360): link-cable
Saints Row: The Third Remastered Announced
Deep Silver has announced a remaster of the third installment of the Saints Row series. The game will be released on Pc, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May this year.
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April 6, 2020
Saints Row: The Third Remastered - ESRB Reveals Existence of Game
There is an entry on ESRB that suggests that the third installment of the popular Saints Row series from Volition will soon be remastered.
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April 4, 2020