So I've been playing through this game thanks to PS Plus. I was super excited to start because I really enjoyed Saints Row 2.
Definitely very disappointed, unfortunately. I have to be careful because the last game I played was The Last of Us - it's so good it kind of ruins other games - but SRTT falls short in many ways for me personally.
First of all, I don't like how outrageously silly it's become. I get that the game is differentiating itself from GTA. And the crazy sandbox is certainly fun at times. But SR2 felt like the sweet spot. There were some pretty crazy gameplay moments, but there were also some more serious moments to ground the game. The less insane moments added more weight to the big moments. In SRTT, it's all so crazy that it kind of becomes tiresome. I actually also enjoyed the open world in SR2 more, and felt that there was more to do - it felt more alive. I also found the story far more engaging in SR2 because it wasn't quite so ridiculous.
Another complaint is the gun play. I don't find the mechanics satisfying at all. Shooting is so loose and arcade-y. Again, that might be the effect of playing this game right after TLOU which has such weighty and satisfying combat.
My other big complaint is homie AI. It's not fun to me at all having to constantly revive my homies. I often find myself thinking I'd rather just let them die so I can finish the job on my own. One of the last missions in particular is brutal. You're required to clear three large sections of enemies, and one of my homies is constantly needing to be revived. He stupidly runs right into the middle of all the gunfire every time. And saving him is getting me killed. SO frustrating!
I really wish I liked the game more. Some of the high-action moments can be fun and several of the diversion activities are kinda cool. But that's about the full extent of my praise for the game. Gah!
