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  • May 10, 2019

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package

It might be a controversial opinion to air, but I prefer the Saints Row series over Grand Theft Auto.
67%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
story, graphics
82% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 13 reviews

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Nintendo Switch
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Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Saints Row: The Third offers a fun and light-hearted open-world experience with a large dose of humor and engaging characters.
  • The game includes a wealth of content, including all three mission packs and over 30 DLC items, providing great value for players.
  • The recent updates have improved performance issues, making it a more enjoyable experience overall, especially for those who appreciate outrageous and adult-themed gaming.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including freezing and poor optimization, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Some players find the missions dull and the overall gameplay experience lacking compared to other titles in the genre.
  • Controls can feel unresponsive, particularly when using joycons, making it difficult to aim and navigate effectively.
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as only a fraction of the overall experience, with the main storyline being less than half of the total gameplay. While some players appreciate the diverse mission design and the fun of the open-world environment, others criticize the missions as dull and the overall optimization as poor. Despite its age, the game offers a robust sandbox filled with outlandish activities, though it suffers from technical issues and a lack of certain features.

    • “This is only scratching the surface; however, the main storyline only encompasses less than half of my current total gameplay.”
    • “While it's showing its age mechanically (and in terms of taste), in visual terms it’s a robust sandbox filled with outlandish activities, hyperactive ideas, and the kind of diverse mission design most open-world titles fail to fully realize.”
    • “The game is horrible; the missions are dull and the optimization sucks. Avoid.”
    • “This is only scratching the surface; the main storyline only encompasses less than half of my current total gameplay.”
    • “[Downgraded visuals and a few technical hiccups. Lack of fast travel and mission replay option is still a bummer. Sometimes cryptic systems could be overwhelming to new players.]”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant depiction of Steelport, featuring high skyscrapers and a fresh aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted downgraded visuals and technical issues that detract from the game's presentation.

    • “The setting of Steelport, with its high skyscrapers and office buildings, gives the game a different twist. When combined with the new mechanics, graphics, and overall feel, it creates a new and exciting Saints Row experience.”
    • “Downgraded visuals and a few technical hiccups.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Saints Row is characterized by its vibrant Steelport setting, which, along with new mechanics and graphics, revitalizes the experience. While some mechanics may feel dated, the game offers a rich sandbox environment filled with diverse and engaging activities that many open-world titles struggle to achieve.

    • “The setting of Steelport, with its high skyscrapers and office buildings, gives the game a different twist. When combined with the new mechanics, graphics, and overall feel, it makes for a new and exciting Saints Row experience.”
    • “While it's showing its age mechanically (and in terms of taste), in visual terms it’s a robust sandbox filled with outlandish activities, hyperactive ideas, and the kind of diverse mission design that most open-world titles fail to fully realize.”
    • “While it's showing its age mechanically (and in terms of taste), in visual terms it’s a robust sandbox filled with outlandish activities, hyperactive ideas, and the kind of diverse mission design most open-world titles fail to fully realize.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and unresponsive controls, which detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers recommend avoiding the game due to its steep price tag and subpar optimization.

    • “Bad optimization, bad game.”
    • “The game is horrible; the missions are dull and the optimization sucks. Avoid.”
    • “Poor optimization, very steep price tag, controls feel unresponsive.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Saints Row: The Third" is consistently praised for its crude and over-the-top antics, maintaining its status as a leader in absurdity and silliness. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend engaging gameplay with a rich array of comedic elements, ensuring a fun experience throughout.

    • “If you’re in the mood for some crude humor and silly, over-the-top action, Saints Row: The Third is still an undisputed king of ridiculousness.”
    • “Plenty to see and do, excellent progression system, still as funny as ever.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting its extensive customization options and the vastness of its open world, which set it apart from other titles on the Switch.

    • “Not many other games on the Switch can compare in terms of customization, replayability, and sheer scale of its open world.”
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Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package is a action game.

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package is available on Nintendo Switch.

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package was released on May 10, 2019.

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package is a single player game.

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