Saints Row 2

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FistOfThe North
There'll obviously be a sequel with the way it ended. I don't want to spoil the game for anyone but to those who did beat it, like I did last night, would you buy pt. 2, if and when it comes out, especially after the way it ended.

Me. I'm still thinking about it. Cause i don't know if I was done right or wrong by this game and it's ending.

~Flamboyant~
I would definitely buy it. All I can say, is that I hate Troy.

IceJaw
Why? He's cool

And yeah, that ending, didn't like it, I loved my customized red haired asian cry

MadMel
gee give it away roll eyes (sarcastic)

IceJaw
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office jesus
I do believe that I'm the only that wasn't really impressed with it. Sold it back after three days of playing it. It's basically a supped up version of GTA. In other words it's bland and hopelessly repetitive.

AstroFan
I enjoyed the game, but they need to change the respect system. You should be able to more than one mission everytime your respect goes up, constantly forcing you out of the story is really annoying.

There were a few times I just stopped playing because I didnt feel like getting my respect up.

@stroFan
Anyone else excited for this? I think they are promoting this game perfectly, as the over the top alternative to GTA's newfound seriousness. A lot of people were put off by GTA's tone once the main story was over, because there was nothing left to do really. I dont think this game will get the high 9 scores GTA did, mostly because of technical issues, because you cant argue that part of GTA. But from what I have seen it will get high 8's and low 9's. The reviews I have seen have just basically said "its fun". Its over the top and stupid, it isnt as pretty, but the game is fun, the story is good and funny.

I started playing the first game over the weekend, to get used to it again for the new one.

@stroFan
Guess not. stick out tongue



I finally got around to playing last night, and immediately I loved the 180 degree shift in tone when compared to GTA4. The pacing is so much better than GTA, the first 3 hours of GTA is slow escort missions, but SR2 starts with a pretty kickass jailbreak. I only played for a couple hours, but Im really enjoying it. The very deep customization from the first game has just gotten exponentially bigger.

FistOfThe North
Oh wow.

It came out already..just found out moments ago. Thought it wasn't due for a while.

And the last time i played pt1 was (exactly) 2 years ago to the month, according to this thread.

"Tfu" was the last game i got and i already beat it and i'm really looking for something new to play but i just deeply feel that "SR2" won't give me the satisfaction i get from playing "GTA4". (still didn' beat it; taking my sweet time). Or it won't make me feel anything i haven't already felt playing "GTA", at least.

I'll still check "SR2" out via trailers, screenshots, reviews,..or a demo or something.

FistOfThe North

ragesRemorse
I'm anxious to play this game. I thought the first game had a lot of potential that was never truly realized. Considering, however, that it was the only game to blatantly challenge GTA i thought it was a very good game. It wasn't the GTA killer by any means but it did do some things better than GTA. I can't help but compare the first Saints row to GTA because it tried to be another GTA and i don't care how many times they say they weren't.

Saints Row 2, however, sounds like they have finally figured out exactly what direction they want to go with the series and will be establishing a game experience entirely separate from GTA. After being very disappointed with GTA4 and hearing that Saints Row 2 is offering everything that i wanted in GTA4, i can't wait to play.

FistOfThe North
I see Saints Row as a (good) GTA parody.

But a question..Just curious.

Why were you were "very dissapointed" with GTA4?

MIŠT
Ok I've never played SR 1 but Im considering getting SR 2. As far as gameplay, Im assuming its just like GTA? Will I understand the game (storywise) if I buy the second one without playing the first?

FistOfThe North

vandalworks
have to be honest, i've enjoyed this a lot more than gta4. gta is good dont get me wrong, but i became so bored of it. multiplayer seemed the only good thing and that was only in free roam.... saints row 2 though... everything is available to you and a friend. missions and activities. wow. truly a benchmark as regards to multiplayer co-op. yes the humour can get annoying as its a little childish, and in some respects repetive it is. but in another way it isnt.

better than gta4 for me. not as polished but more fun. which for me, is the most important thing for a videogame to be.

FistOfThe North
I'll may pick up SR2 up after i fully complete GTA4. Down to evey last flying rat.

And that won't be for a while. I haven't even been playing it that much, on top of that. (ever since i got my pc)

But GTA4 still remains my most favorite game on the 360.

I saw a GTA4 commercial yesterday too. I was pleased to see it during the "Sarah Conner Chronicles" just looking oh so beautiful.

@stroFan
Finally got around to beating this just now, I ****ing loved it. I was waiting for the shocker ending just like the original, but was pleasantly surprised the game ended cleanly. There are still a lot of things open for the next game which is smart, and I cannot wait to get some solid info on it.

ragesRemorse
Originally posted by FistOfThe North
I see Saints Row as a (good) GTA parody.

But a question..Just curious.

Why were you were "very dissapointed" with GTA4?

Yeah, i think parody is a good analogy even though they feel like two different games. Where GTA4 lacked whimsy Saints Row lacked realism.

I know im late in answering this but i was disappointed with GTA 4 for many different reasons. They improved on a lot, graphics, combat mechanics and the physics. However, it felt like they forgot to include the fun. One of the best aspects of GTA has always been the driving. Taking corners at 100mph may not be realistic but it was a lot of fun. The learning curve for the new driving physics and controls was a bit steep, maybe to steep for a GTA game. I forgive this though because they put a lot of work into retooling the driving mechanics and even though it felt more like simulation the driving worked, it just wasnt as fun. This was just a small gripe for me, though.

My biggest problems with the game was the lack of content and the wanted system. The new wanted system nearly ruined the entire game for me. Instead of making the police AI more intelligent they just made it a nuisance to getaway. Before, in previous GTA games if i had heat i could escape the polices line of vision (unless i had 4-5 stars) and keep out of their site for a period of time until my wanted level decreased. In GTA 4 you have to escape a a specific sized radius where the size is dependent on the severity of your crime. This would have been ok if i could simply leave that area and hide out but no, if you leave the radius and a cop passes you on radar but is not within visible range, the radius repositions itself. This made escaping the police an unecessary nuisance which kept me from going on crime spree's. you're telling me that if i simply bump a car in traffic that i have to speed across the city and refrain from being seen by any cop? Why can't i just jump out of the car and hide out in a building, trash can or ally way? With a new city that allows you to explore thousands of nooks and crannies it seems like they wasted an opportunity from allowing the gamer to take cover in hidden area's in the city to drop wanted levels.

My other biggest complaint was the lack of things to do. In San Andrea's i initiate dozens of mini-game quests, Work out and change my appearance, Take over the city with my gang, burglarize houses, gamble at the casino's etc... In GTA 4 i could surf the net, go bowling or play darts. Shit, you ccan't even gamble when playing pool or darts. This may be shallow, but i also missed the gore. Again, my biggest problem was the wanted system though. It just wasn't nearly as fun to go on a crime spree. Also, the music was garbage in this game, utter garbage.

Aule
Just to agree with rage, the wanted system sucked the fun out of this game for me once I had completed the storyline. There was very little to do and to be honest, stealing cars and going on chases etc became for too much of a hassle with too much of a predicable outcome.

It says a lot when my favourite car and form of transport for the entire game has been listed as "Roman's Taxi" simply because its free and I don't have to spend 20 mins loosing the damned cops trashing up the car I just stole in the process. To the point that I was glad I got the Roman ending as I could keep using the Taxi's after the game was complete. Just my opinion, but I was dissapointed a little in GTA IV and its the first time I've been really hyped for a GTA game and its fallen a little flat.

Mitch90
Anyone got any GTA character formulas? I have Niko and Vic Vance and I want more lol.

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