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Saints Row 2

Volition Inc. · Oct 14, 2008

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Mature

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Saints Row 2 takes place a few years after the original. Several new upstart gangs have been able to sweep in and make their mark on Stilwater. At the same time, a multi-national conglomerate known as the Ultor Corporation has become a pivotal player in city politics, pumping millions of dollars into rebuilding the metropolis.

As leader of the Saints, you'll have to do whatever it takes to protect the members of your gang from new enemies, including the Ultor Corporation and rival gangs.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.7 (7 critics) · Gamer 7.6

7.6

PlayStation 3

Critic 8.0 (7 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.2

Xbox 360

Critic 8.0 (7 critics) · Gamer 8.5

8.0

Critic reviews

  • IGN

    Nate Ahearn · Jan 06, 2009

    6.3
    Saints Row 2 isn't a GTA killer, but it's a GTA alternative. It's tough not to hate on the slightly lacking production values, but when you see the rest of the game it actually makes a bit more sense. The technical shortcomings are the only truly bad part of Saints Row 2, and, sadly for PC gamers, it pretty much kills their experience unless they can play with the bulk of the visual settings turned down or off.
  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Oct 30, 2008

    8.0
    Saints Row 2 is undeniably rough around the edges, blatant with its recycling, and exhilarating in its craziness. It's a game that your brain knows has problems, but your heart doesn't care. Would this game exist had it not been for Grand Theft Auto's success? No way, but there's something to be said for being able to slice-and-dice foes with a katana, zap pedestrians with a taser, go streaking, and pump raw sewage at houses.
  • Giant Bomb

    Ryan Davis · Oct 22, 2008

    8.0
    There's no question that GTA IV is a better game than Saints Row 2, but in some ways, Saints Row 2 is more fun. Saints Row 2 doesn't look nearly as good, and there aren't any heavy moral choices or resonant melodrama, but the cars handle more easily, cops are less of a concern, enemies are easier to kill, and the activities are generally crazier and more over-the-top. If GTA IV got too serious for you, Saints Row 2 might just be what you're looking for.
  • Video Gamer

    Tom Orry · Oct 14, 2008

    8.0
    We loved it, but if you're someone who takes games very seriously and are looking for a nigh-on carbon copy of GTA 4 this won't be for you. If the idea of childishly laughing every time your character speaks in a completely inappropriate voice sounds fun, or you just want a game that positively encourages you to mess around, we can't recommend Saints Row 2 enough. It's more than a little rough around the edges, but don't let that stop you from playing what is a hugely entertaining, often hilarious action game.
  • GameSpot

    Tom Mc Shea · Oct 14, 2008

    8.0
    Saints Row 2 may not offer a sizable leap in the sandbox genre, but that doesn't diminish its fun. From beginning to end, this is one of the most fun urban chaos games out there. The controls are so tight and the combat so satisfying, you'll frequently find yourself getting distracted from the campaign as you cause terror all over the city. With great cooperative integration, tons of unique activities, and a super cool zombie mode, Saints Row 2 will keep you happily creating havoc for a long time.
  • Euro Gamer

    Dan Whitehead · Jan 27, 2009

    7.0
    And that's the Saints Row 2 PC experience neatly encapsulated: a great - and often underrated - game, but one that is rendered significantly less appealing than in its original console incarnation. Cautiously recommended, then, for those with the sort of monster kit that will smooth out the technical glitches, but the majority of players might as well stick with their Xbox 360 or PS3.

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Gamer reviews

  • JustFlaxen_

    May 5, 2022 · Xbox 360

    9.6

    Better than GTA.

    Woah, I have recently finished the game and damn it's extremely fun. I can't believe how this game feels so alive, every NPC is doing something different and the map is so much better than the first game. This game is a huge improvement from the first game and probably the best game in the series, the gameplay is awesome, the customization is totally PEAK like I can't describe how in depth the customization is for every single thing from your character to your car and the story is phenomenal with having a gritty story with chaotic action and it can be hilarious at times with the timings. The side missions and activities are fun as well and there is a lot to do throughout the city even after finishing the game! The main missions are also very good but some of the missions aren't the best but still good, I gotta say that this game is better than most GTA games imo. This game is definitely not a GTA clone, it has some similarities but it's extremely different from GTA, same thing with the first game. It's a legendary game and I would recommend it to anyone.

  • Waleedgame202

    Jul 18, 2020 · PS3

    8.3

    This game kind of reminds me of GTA SA

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