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[Ploid 3.0]

Amongst the 'normal folks' GTA is and probably will always be the big dog and anything like Saints will be considered nothing more than a ripoff/clone. Sad but...well there it is.

To me it seem like GTA is the ceremonial cow, the royal family (no offense UK), the old guy that tells war stories. There has been so many open world games this gen that does great sand box, and even realism in a non gameplay restricting way (oblivion for me was mind blowing. Talk about going in every house, room, and building). And like the UK I mean no offense by maybe disrespecting GTA's prestige. I'm just a dude that likes games, and have no plans on wasting my time. GTA:SA was something special though. This review was just a mess, like someone said it could have been written a few months ago. It provided nothing. I merely pointed out the "Just a" part of the review.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

i hope the console versions run better this time around but with all the superpowers...
sr3 ran like dogshit on 360.

I must have a higher tolerance for this sort of thing because it ran fine for me.

 

[War Raichu]

it's unfortunate that some people are going to see that trash review and be swayed to not buy the game as a result.

 

[Striker]

I can't believe even after evolving its own style, Saint's Row is still being called a GTA clone.

Don't you know, it's for the kiddies. GTA a big boy's game.

 

[DecoyOctopus]

CliffyB is not amused

https://twitter.com/therealcliffyb/status/367481050043133952

'Sup Cliffy

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Oh god, is this a thing we can do? :O

Oh yeah

 

[S0cc3rpunk]

i need this game now D:

 

[Domstercool]

Wow... that review... Jesus. I could write better than that and I do it as a hobby in my spare time.

In fact, I might just have one up tomorrow or Friday.

 

[derExperte]

Amongst the 'normal folks' GTA is and probably will always be the big dog and anything like Saints will be considered nothing more than a ripoff/clone. Sad but...well there it is.

I know two or three guys like this. Funny thing is that they like to complain about GTA4 and how it wasn't fun enough but when I mention SR I only get 'gtfo with that trash'. Not that they played any of the games...

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Someone got paid & got a free copy of Saints Row IV to write that piece of trash. Something to consider.

 

[DigitalOp]

Is this the closest thing to Crackdown for my PS3?

Because OP is selling the hell out of this game...

 

[CaptainTiptop]

I can't believe even after evolving its own style, Saint's Row is still being called a GTA clone.

Yeah, it's kind of sad. I thought we had moved past calling anything a 'GTA clone'.

 

[Domstercool]

Is this the closest thing to Crackdown for my PS3?

Because OP is selling the hell out of this game...

With way, way, WAY, more personality.

 

[derExperte]

Is this the closest thing to Crackdown for my PS3?

Because OP is selling the hell out of this game...

It's the closest thing to crack.

 

[bengraven]

Is this the closest thing to Crackdown for my PS3?

Because OP is selling the hell out of this game...

Yes, it is. But much much better and with much more personality.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Oh yeah

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY GOKU HAIR

Also embargo is over in 10 min

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Is this the closest thing to Crackdown for my PS3?

Because OP is selling the hell out of this game...

I might be remembering crackdown wrong but I dare say this is a better superhero game than crackdown now. More weapons, more powers better enemies, full customisation etc.


Outside of transforming cars (which you never used) what does crackdown have that this doesnt?

 

[excaliburps]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY GOKU HAIR

Also embargo is over in 10 min

Where's the Reviews OT? Or should I just put ours here?

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Where's the Reviews OT? Or should I just put ours here?

Post here, there will be a review thread when they start coming in. That thread will act as a net and gather what was posted here to add to it. Even ABC's.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

I never liked Oleg. He was a big russian dude thats only redeeming feature was that he was a big russian dude. Im equally happy Angel is gone. Flipping useless character. Zimos could of had more mileage though.

Oh yeah, holy shit, I just played yesterday and didn't even pass thorugh my head there was no Zimos or Angel either

I thought all of them where cool, so I wanted all of them back. Why bring Matt Miller back and not the new saints though.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Is this the closest thing to Crackdown for my PS3?

Because OP is selling the hell out of this game...

Crackdown with dildos.

But seriously, the concept of Crackdown was good, but it was sooo generic. Saint's Row is like the polar opposite of generic.

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Oh yeah, holy shit, I just played yesterday and didn't even pass thorugh my head there was no Zimos or Angel either

I thought all of them where cool, so I wanted all of them back. Why bring Matt Miller back and not the new saints though.

A alien invasion which are very technology based. Matt and Kinzie are made for this.

 

[MonkeyKnuckle]

Here's our review: http://mkgaming.com/reviews/review-saints-row-iv/

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Destructoid - http://www.destructoid.com/review-saints-row-iv-259412.phtml

 

[SlasherJPC]

BOOM! Here is my spoiler free video review - 9.2 with a BUY recommendation. Such a fun, awesome game!

 

[derExperte]

Destructoid - http://www.destructoid.com/review-saints-row-iv-259412.phtml

omg

 

[Auto_aim1]

Nice to see a 9 from Polygon too. Reading it in a bit.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

HOLY SHIT EVEN POLYGON LIKES IT

http://www.polygon.com/game/saints-row-4/9218

9/10

 

[iMax]

Ouch. 7.3 from IGN.

 

[The Elite]

Cannot wait.

I quite my job so I will have a week to play this game with no interruptions!

 

[sarcoa]

My review at Digital Chumps: 8/10
It has a lot of words in it. If you don’t like reading (you monster) here are some tidbits to answer questions I've seen in SRIV threads lately:

- Completing the story, getting at least silver on every side mission, and collecting all 1300+ collectibles took me 23 hours.
- From a super powers standpoint it might be the most fun and diverse super hero game ever made.
- Story and Loyalty missions really, really enjoy taking away all of your powers and breaking down into a not that great third person shooter.
- Even when it’s a normal third person shooter, the context i.e. what you’re actually doing is insane.
- Humor’s excellent, plenty of surprises with both plot and gameplay. Plenty of “Power” and “I Need a Hero” moments.
- Great fucking soundtrack. Songs on The Mix107.77 in particular feel like they were picked specifically for fueling stupid super hero adventures around Steelport.
- i7-3770, GTX660, 8 GB DDR3 ran it on ultra at 60fps with zero drops.
- Tons of incidental dialog when your Saints are summoned as homies. Everyone seems to have two or three different exchanges with everyone else.
- Keith David is as good as advertised.
- Whoever said GTAV’s going to eat Saints Row IV’s lunch doesn’t realize Saints Row is into eating drugs instead of eating lunch. They’re (probably) two totally different games.

 

[Adam Blue]

Here is my video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfY1byyeNo

 

[Architechnophile]

NGN: http://www.newgamenetwork.com/article/893/saints-row-iv-review/ 76

 

[NateDrake]

Opening mission footage -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QZlZTUJ6o

Footage is hilarious around the 10min mark.

 

[Beck]

Hardcore Gamer (4.5/5) - http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/08/14/review-saints-row-iv/

It's a fantastic game!

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I posted a review thread. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=651619

Someone wants to make a cool banner let me know.

 

[Cardon]

Shogun Gamer - 9/10 http://www.shogungamer.com/news/reviews/16178/saints-row-iv-review

 

[Shahadan]

So as expected they used Aerosmith for the credits ;(

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Really glad Destructoid liked it, after Jim seemed sort of lukewarm on SR3.

 

[Ryu Hayabusa]

ElDojoGamer (Spain) http://www.eldojogamer.com/reviews/review-saints-row-iv.html 100%

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Opening mission footage -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QZlZTUJ6o

Footage is hilarious around the 10min mark.

And here I am watching this mission again. I watched it like 10+ times now lol. So good.

PC version opening mission (commentary is in it, but it's not annoying I think).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=cWSIsf_Rr7M&t=125

 

[piratepwnsninja]

So as expected they used Aerosmith for the credits ;(

Huh? Nope.

 

[Domstercool]

So as expected they used Aerosmith for the credits ;(

As someone already said, no, but what is used of that song is brilliant. I laughed out loud at the scene.

 

[Shahadan]

Huh? Nope.

Then I misunderstood the end of the destructoid review. All is well then!

 

[bodyboarder]

Well I'm sold.

Do any of the reviews mention pc performance?

 

[NateDrake]

As someone already said, no, but what is used of that song is brilliant. I laughed out loud at the scene.

This scene, right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QZlZTUJ6o

By far one of the funnest and best uses of a song ever.

 

[B1gg_Randall]

Saints Row IV Stream (PC)
http://www.twitch.tv/esg

 

[Beach Head]

http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/saints-row-iv-pc-review/1900-592/

Giantbomb 4/5

 

[War Raichu]

IdolNinja posted his review

http://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/idolninjas-saints-row-iv-review.3133/

 

[Cannon Goose]

So what's up with the "Low Violence Version" tag on the Australian Steam page? I know that it's not going to have a certain gun or mission but is the overall level of violence actually reduced as well?