MMaRsu
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Rules
1. No console wars, if you do start some shit, you'll get pimpcaned.
2. Use spoiler tags for story stuff.
3. Have fun!
Table of Contents
I. Links
II. Specs
III. The Story So Far
IV. Gangs & Singleplayer
V. Multiplayer & Coop
VI. Activities
VII. Customization
VIII. Soundtrack & Special Edition
Two weeks left to go, and there are a couple of Saints Row 2 threads on the main page on average. I think that means it is about time for the official thread.
Links
Official Website
Hilarious IGN Coop session
Loads of HD gameplay including the first 25 minutes part 1 part 2 ,driving and shooting customization and the Zombie Uprising minigame
Specs
Platform(s): Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC (this fall)
Release Date: NA October 14, 2008, AU October 16, 2008, EU October 17, 2008
Developer: Volition, Inc.
Publisher: THQ
Downloadable Content: Clothing, Weapons, Cars, possible new story arc.
Game modes: Singleplayer, Full Story Coop, Online
The Story So Far
The game is set five years after the events of Saints Row. The protagonist was betrayed by former 3rd Street Saints, who detonated a bomb aboard a yacht he was also on. Then-mayoral candidate Alderman Hughes was killed, along with his personal servants in the explosion, however, the protagonist suffered severe injuries and slipped into a trauma-induced coma, only to be taken away and put into a dingy prison hospital ward.
Meanwhile, the 3rd Street Saints, who had conquered Stilwater in Saints Row, have fallen apart. Former leader of the Saints, Julius Little, has abandoned his crew and slipped into the shadows. Johnny Gat has been captured by police and awaits the electric chair, after being convicted of three hundred and eighty seven counts of murder and attempting to assassinate Troy Bradshaw once Gat learned that Troy was an undercover cop. Lin is dead. Dex went into hiding the night of the yacht explosion. Undercover police officer Troy Bradshaw, who was tasked with undermining the Saints, has risen through the ranks and has been promoted to Chief of Police, after the demise of former Police Chief Monroe.
The Gangs
Singleplayer
Singleplayer is about 40 missions long, which you can play in Coop if you want to. Aside from the main story, you have alot of activities to play, so it's not like if you finish the main story you'll have nothing to do. All the activites & missions give you some unlockables like guns,cribs new styles etc.
New features
-Smart GPS that learns the shortcuts you take (against traffic, down alleys, through fences, whatever) and adds it automatically.
-Cruise control toggle so you can do drive-bys easier.
combat features:
-Human shields:
Grab an enemy (or friend) and use him as a bullet sponge while you fire from safety. Then, when he's served his purpose, you can push/throw him away or execute him. Note, blocks most bullets.. .
-Melee Combat:
Use your fists to show everyone who's the boss. After landing 3 clean hits, your character automatically does a finishing attack which is based on your chosen fighting style and still varies. In addition to the usual button combos, you can hold the attack button(s) to charge and unleash high powered attacks. Combine with melee weapons such as the Katana for devastating finishing moves.
Wanted Levels:
Police are alerted when the player commits crimes, dispatched to the scene of the crime in order to deal with the perpetrator.
-Level 1: Police rely on non-lethal means to deal with law violators, using standard nightsticks, Tasers and pepper spray.
-Level 2:Cops are actively searching for the offender, dispatching standard squad cars, and also police boats and helicopters if the chase leads to the sea or sky. Though still relying on non-lethal means, if the player opens fire on the police, they will respond appropriately.
-Level 3:Negotiation and arrest are no longer options. Human shields, even if they are police, will not be spared, as the police are now desperately trying to get rid of the player. At three stars, roadblocks are established, and police helicopters dispatch SWAT officers to help deal with the perpetrator.
-Level 4: The Tornado helicopter is introduced into the battle, unleashing torrents of firepower.
-Level 5: The FBI are called in and will use any means necessary to deal with the criminal.
Voice Talent:
Some of the VO cast includes:
Keith David- Julius
Daniel Dae Kim- Johnny Gat
Michael Dorn- Maero
Neil Patrick Harris- DJ Veteran Child
Eliza Dushku- Shaundi
Jaime Pressly- Jessica
Michael Rapaport- Troy
Weapons:
You'll have the usual array of weapons ranging from handguns to SMGs to Assault Rifles to Rocket Launchers and Miniguns. Many old favorites from the first return with new uses as dual-weilding is not an option on handguns and SMGs.
New weapons include chainsaws, sledgehammers, flamethrowers, katanas, stun guns and shock pads. Satchel charges are introduced, and can stick to walls, vehicles and even people.
Also, players/npcs/enemies can now pick up and use objects from the environment as melee weapons. Including garden gnomes, cement blocks, barrels, 2x4s etc. Basically, whatever you think you can use.. you can probably use it. Hell, even things you didn't think you could use such as mail boxes and fire hydrants can be ripped right out of the ground and used to inflict pain on your enemies.
Additionally, over half a dozen unannounced weapons can be unlocked throughout the game.
- Reclaim Your Turf: Rebuild the Saints and seek revenge against rivals to reestablish your crew as the rightful kings of Stilwater.
- Make Your Mark: Customize your crib, recruit your gang, and set your swagger using countless combinations of character configuration.
- Demand Your Respect: Protect yourself with human shields, throw rivals into oncoming traffic and zero-in your nut-shot using all-new Fine Aim controls.
- Jack Your Ride: Build your empire with private jets, speedboats, and helicopters or strafe the hood of your rival's monster truck from the comfort of your fighter plane.
- Own Your Hood: Discover both the familiar and strange in a revitalized Stilwater as you taunt, mug and streak your way through the city.
- Grab Your Piece: Send a message to your enemies using an arsenal of rocket launchers, shock-paddles, stun-guns, and satchel-charges.
- Online: Complete the campaign in two-player co-op.
Multiplayer & Full Story Coop
Saints Row 2 now features Co-op. When playing Co-op the enemy NPC's will get scaled up with some more health to counter the difficulty of Co-op vs. playing alone.
As for competitive vs. online games modes a Moderator on SaintsRow.com forums confirmed that the only game modes will be "Gangsta Brawl, Team Gangsta Brawl" (a basic deathmatch and team version), as well as a new mode called Strong Arm.
Strong Arm: 2 teams will do various objectives that are featured in Single Player but have to earn more money than the Opposing team, while the 2 teams may interfere with each other.
Activities
Saints Row 2 includes eleven of the twelve activities from Saints Row, including :
- Racing
- Snatch
- Escort
- Drug Trafficking
- Hitman
- Insurance Fraud
- Demo Derby
- Chop Shop
- Mayhem
- Loanshark
- Tagging
As well as the old activities from Saints Row, six new activities are available for the player to participate in. Each activity has also been designed to suit co-operative play.
- Crowd Control
- Fight Club
- FUZZ
- Heli Assault
- Septic Avenger
- Trail Blazing
A fully 3D survival horror game can be played at arcades and television across the city. The game, titled Zombie Uprising , sees the player in a dark, zombie-filled setting, and must eliminate these zombies in waves using a limited number of weapons. Fellow survivors also aid the player in the fight. If a zombie manages to latch on to the protagonist, a Resident Evil-like button mashing pushback, where the protagonist knocks back the attacker if the button is pressed in succession.
Diversions are mini-activities in the Saints Row world, which can be performed any time, any where. Diversions involve the player carry out small actions eg pulling stunts in vehicles, BASE jumping, streajubg and more. Minor criminal misbehaviours also count as diversions, taking hostages, hijacking vehicles, theft etc.
Activities trailer
Customization
You can customize the hell out of this game, ofcourse you have the main character which you can totally customize. You can create a man, a woman or even a tranny! Perfect for GAF
. Vehicle Customization has also been expanded. The customization options in Saints Row 2 are far more in-depth than that of Saints Row's. Many new customization features have been included in the game to give the player more control over the character.
Character customization has been expanded beyond the original Saints Row. New customization options give the player more control over their character. Saints Row 2 gives the player the option of playing as a female, unlike in Saints Row, where the player was forced to play as a male. Additionally, the player can customize the character's appearance even further. The player is now given the option of customizing the character's age and weight, as well as their voice, walk, fighting style, taunts, facial expression and weapon holding. Height modification for the player was originally in development, but was later cut due to difficulties and glitches.
Clothing and apparel customization has also been modified to become more in-depth. The player is given a wide variety of clothing to wear. Customizing clothes gives the player more choice over how they wear their clothes, with additional coloring and layout designs. Also, there is a broader range of tattoos, which can now be applied to the face, and jewelery. The player can also save outfits in their crib and reload them for later use.
Crib and gang customization have been introduced as new features in Saints Row 2. The player can customize the 3rd Street Saints and the nine cribs they can dwell in.
Cribs cannot be simply bought, but are unlocked at certain points in the game. The player can choose from three pre-set styles; cheap (rundown and dilapidated), classy (well furbished with basic walls and floors) and ultra-modern (stylishly decorated interior design). Additionally, the player can fully furnish the crib, with a wide array of items, such as pool tables, minibars, pianos, lounges, TVs, Strippers and more.
Cribs serve as locations to hang out with fellow Saints, save the game, change clothes, access a weapon stash and customize the 3rd Street Saints. In terms of customizing the player's gang, a variety of clothing styles can be applied to the gang. Also, the gang sign and graffiti tag can be chosen and the player can equip the gang with certain vehicles.
Want to make a Ninja Gang? Oh you can
. Soundtrack
89.0 Generation X - Modern Rock
97.6 K12 FM - Electronic
99.0 The Underground - College Radio
107.77 The Mix FM - 80s Pop and Rock
106.66 The Krunch - Hard Rock
102.4 Klassic FM - Classical
95.4 KRyme FM - Hip Hop and Rap
98.4 Funk - Funk
103.6 420 FM - Jamaican
105.0 Ezzzy FM - Easy Listening
Fun things about music in this game :
-The station toggle, where you can toggle an entire station off so it's out of rotation.
-Custom sountrack/playlist, where you take individual songs off the radio and make your own playlists.
-Out of vehicle mp3 player.
-Music store for unlocking more music.
-Player character sometimes sings along with the radio.
Special Edition
Saints Row 2 Collector's Edition Include:
Saints Row 2 Game
Saints Row 2 Embossed Tin
Saints Row 2 Money Clip
Double-Sided Game Poster/Map
Exclusive Art Book
Gold Bullet Shaped 512 MB USB Thumb Drive*
*The PS3 thumb drive features a Saints Row 2 "PS3 Theme" with four PS3 exclusive rotating wallpapers and updated Saints Row 2 icons for the Cross Media Bar (XMB).
Thanks raYne for additional information
HD gameplay vids courtesy of robotnjik ( thanks! )
