Saints Row: The Third Remastered

This Genki-sized update is more than just a polish job, it’s the whole enchilada. With visual upgrades and a dash of physics improvements, it’s sure to draw any Saints Row fan in all over again. Now we’ve just gotta get rid of the Genki-sized bugs.

74%Game Brain Score

humor, graphics

story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 7,874 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 36 reviews

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"Saints Row: The Third Remastered" is an action-adventure game where you lead the Saints gang in taking over the city of Steelport from the Syndicate. With enhanced graphics and fluid 60fps gameplay, experience chaos with exciting activities like tank skydiving and satellite-targeted airstrikes. Live the high life of a celebrity gangster and leave your mark on Steelport in this thrilling and humorous open-world experience.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an amazing soundtrack and retains the same chaotic fun as the original.
Visual upgrades and improved performance enhance the overall experience.
Character customization and a wealth of activities provide endless entertainment.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can hinder the experience.
Some humor and gameplay elements feel dated and may not resonate with new players.
Controls can be clunky, and the storyline is thin, making it feel less engaging.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The story of "Saints Row: The Third Remastered" is characterized by its bombastic and humorous writing, offering a mix of over-the-top missions and memorable moments that provide mindless fun. However, some players find the main storyline thin and disconnected, with side missions lacking variety and feeling dated. While the character creation is praised for its uniqueness, the overall narrative experience is marred by clunky controls and a lack of depth.
- “Character creation is unique and fun, missions let you experience all sorts of crazy thrills and stunts, side missions can keep you entertained for hours.”
- “Strong writing carries the game; the humor is generally on point throughout; the story mode is a blast to play through.”
- “Bombastic, non-stop action, DLC grants access to tanks, jets, and more from the start, some unforgettable missions and moments, looks great on PS4 Pro, and includes uncapped framerate mode.”
- “The world of Steelport is lackluster, and the storyline is pretty thin.”
- “Missions feel disconnected from the main plot, lack of variety in side missions, and it still feels dated.”
- “The controls are wonky and the mission design is straight out of last-gen.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The gameplay of the remastered title retains its over-the-top style and offers a wealth of content, but it suffers from dated mechanics and some technical issues like glitchy enemy spawning and erratic physics. While it provides memorable moments and fun gameplay, many elements feel basic by modern standards, and the visuals have not significantly improved. Overall, it balances nostalgia with some frustrating shortcomings.
- “Plenty of content, fun gameplay, decent graphical upgrade.”
- “Over-the-top style, tight and fluid gameplay, wealth of things to do.”
- “Even all these years later, it's a refreshingly stupid sandbox title that offers up some memorable moments — it's just a shame that they're buried beneath tedious activities and gameplay that feels incredibly basic by today's standards.”
- “[glitchy enemy spawning, erratic gameplay physics and NPC behavior, outdated jokes and humor]”
- “It’s still the same old crude, ridiculous, and daft Saints Row: The Third as it ever was, complete with many of its original mechanical shortcomings, but the remaster does a wonderful job of making it look better than ever.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Saints Row: The Third Remastered" is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the strong writing, hilarious dialogue, and eccentric characters, some feel that certain jokes and references have not aged well and can become repetitive. Overall, the game's humor is generally well-received, contributing to an enjoyable and entertaining experience, despite some criticisms of outdated elements.
- “Strong writing carries the game; the humor is generally on point throughout; the story mode is a blast to play through.”
- “Gorgeous lighting, hilarious dialogue, great voice acting, includes all the DLC content from the original game.”
- “Saints Row: The Third Remastered may not offer any new content, but its strong writing and crass humor hold it together through a graphical upgrade that brings the 3rd Street Saints back to life once again.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
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The graphics in "Saints Row: The Third Remastered" have received a significant upgrade, featuring new models, textures, and an improved lighting system that enhances the vibrant city of Steelport. While many players appreciate the visual improvements and smooth performance, some note that certain gameplay elements and older bugs detract from the overall experience. Overall, the remaster maintains a fun aesthetic that complements its engaging gameplay, though opinions on the extent of the graphical enhancements vary.
- “Seriously, the visuals are vastly improved with all new models and textures put in place, the new lighting system brings the city of Steelport to life, whilst the steady performance ensures everything runs smoothly throughout.”
- “Saints Row: The Third Remastered may not offer any new content but its strong writing and crass humor hold it together through a graphical upgrade that brings the 3rd Street Saints back to life once again.”
- “Visuals are generally better, and the character customization is still great.”
- “The graphical upgrade can be very mixed; the humor is a little tired. It's essentially just a game of the year repackage for current-gen.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marred by numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the experience, including issues with AI and camera functionality. Players also report frustrating loading screens and a default frame rate of 30 fps on consoles, which further disrupts immersion. Despite its age, the game's technical shortcomings make it feel outdated compared to more recent titles in the genre.
- “Bugs and glitches hinder the fun, with an occasionally annoying camera and a default 30 fps on console.”
- “Stupid AI, some glitches, and immersion-breaking loading screens.”
- “A strange amount of bugs and glitches despite the game's age; combat and exploration feel archaic compared to genre contemporaries.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and remains one of the best to play along with. The combination of new visuals and the engaging music contributes to the game's fun factor, especially in co-op mode, despite some lingering bugs and difficulty spikes in certain DLC missions.
- “The soundtrack is amazing, and there's been a lot of work done to enhance the experience.”
- “The new visuals look great, and it still has one of the best soundtracks to play to.”
- “It's still as much fun as the original, especially when played in co-op with a friend.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is highly praised, featuring significantly enhanced visuals with new models and textures, an improved lighting system that brings the environment to life, and consistent performance that ensures smooth gameplay.
- “The visuals are vastly improved with all new models and textures, and the new lighting system brings the city of Steelport to life, while the steady performance ensures everything runs smoothly throughout.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience even in the most demanding scenarios.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on performance, making sure that even on lower-end systems, the game runs beautifully without sacrificing quality.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that while the game offers memorable moments, the grinding aspect is often tedious and feels outdated, overshadowing the overall experience with repetitive and basic gameplay.
- “Even all these years later, it's a refreshingly stupid sandbox title that offers up some memorable moments — it's just a shame that they're buried beneath tedious activities and gameplay that feels incredibly basic by today's standards.”
- “The grinding in this game is relentless and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a job than a fun pastime.”

74%Critics’ scoreBased on 36 critic reviews

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