Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package
- May 10, 2019
It might be a controversial opinion to air, but I prefer the Saints Row series over Grand Theft Auto.
Welcome to Steel port Years after taking Stillwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to house gold brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Saints are kings of Stillwater, but their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with paw…
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- 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.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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.]”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
Critic Reviews
Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package Review
While no one expected it – and we dare say that no one asked for it – Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package revives an often forgotten open-world adventure on a new console generation, complete with a huge amount of cosmetic and expansion DLC. 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 realise. With support for both local and online co-op, this version of Saints Row’s best outing is a steal. We might not ever get a Grand Theft Auto on Switch, but this is probably the next best thing.
70%Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package Review
It might be a controversial opinion to air, but I prefer the Saints Row series over Grand Theft Auto.
80%Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package
Saints Row: The Third was a sacred moment in time where lunatics reimagined the animus of an open-world crime game. It enabled players to thunderously lead a prestigious gang of miscreants and also turn themselves into a toilet. Eight years later Saints Row: The Third's glut of Content is more difficult to digest, but its outrageous ambience is (mostly) still so sweet.
80%
