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Saints Row: The Third

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Saints Row 3

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Release Date: November 15, 2011

Action, TPP, Gangster, Sandbox, Humorous, TPS, Shooters, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

The third installment in the series of action games developed by THQ, combining mechanics known from the Grand Theft Auto franchise with absurd sense of humor. The main protagonist is the same character as in the previous Saints Row games. Together with a group of gangsters he tries to preserve the position of the Saints gang.

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Saints Row: The Third for PC, X360 and PS3 is, as the title suggests, the third installment of a popular action games series, which makes up an alternative to the best-selling Grand Theft Auto series. You play it as a gangster who experiences exciting adventures in the city of Steelport, but not only there. The game was distributed by has THQ company.

Story

The main character in the game is the same character who served that role in the previous games. Together with Johnny Gat, Shaundi, and many other crazy gangsters he is trying to keep the Saints afloat, whose position was being so carefully built up in the previous installments. However, in their way stands an international syndicate headed by so-called Dawn, an organized criminal group who indulge in racketeering and extortion.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows November 15, 2011

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 November 15, 2011

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 November 15, 2011

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch May 10, 2019

Developer: Volition Inc.

Publisher: THQ Inc.

Game Series

Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row: The Third

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Saints Row Game Series

Created by Volition Inc. studio, the open-world TPP action game series. Due to its gangster theme and sandbox model of gameplay, the brand was considered one of the competitors of the series Grand Theft Auto, however, it took a turn in a more humorous direction.

Saints Row Game Series

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News

Saints Row: The Third Remastered Announced

Deep Silver has announced a remaster of the third installment of the Saints Row series. The game will be released on Pc, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May this year.

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Paul Wozniak

April 6, 2020

Saints Row: The Third Remastered Announced

Saints Row: The Third Remastered - ESRB Reveals Existence of Game

There is an entry on ESRB that suggests that the third installment of the popular Saints Row series from Volition will soon be remastered.

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April 4, 2020

Saints Row: The Third Remastered - ESRB Reveals Existence of Game

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Saints Row: The Third Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core i5 3 GHz, 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 460 or better), 10 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

Microsoft Xbox 360

Xbox 360

Supports:
Xbox Live additionally (X360): link-cable

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Saints Row: The Third Video Game.

96%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (69,005)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Absurd and Fun Gameplay: Players enjoy the outrageous and chaotic gameplay, with humorous scenarios and creative melee weapons. The game is described as empowering and liberating, allowing players to express themselves in a ridiculous manner.
  • Engaging Missions: Many users appreciate the action-packed missions that provide a constant flow of excitement, with no downtime. The short mission structure is also praised.
  • Nostalgic and Iconic: The game evokes nostalgia and is seen as a quintessential representation of its era, with memorable moments and a catchy soundtrack.
  • Diverse Customization: Players enjoy the extensive character customization options and the vibrant, lively world of Steelport.
  • Creative Storytelling: Some reviews highlight the story's creativity and its underlying themes of loyalty and sacrifice, despite the overall silliness.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Several users report bugs, frustrating AI behavior, and issues with mission triggers, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: Some players criticize the gameplay mechanics, noting that certain aspects feel poorly designed or unbalanced, particularly in mission structure and side activities.
  • Narrative Weakness: The ending of the game has been described as abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players feeling let down by the narrative conclusion.
  • Perceived Low Effort: There are complaints about the game feeling unfinished or low-budget compared to earlier entries in the series, with less content and fewer side activities.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Quality of Life Improvements: Players miss features from previous titles, such as fast travel taxis and the ability to call for backup during missions.
  • More Engaging Side Missions: Users express disappointment in the forced nature of some activities, wishing for more freedom to choose side missions without being compelled to complete certain tasks.
  • Improved AI and Mechanics: There is a desire for better AI behavior, especially in companion characters and mission-related tasks, as well as a more refined gameplay experience overall.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Saints Row: The Third" is celebrated for its fun, absurdity, and nostalgic value, it faces criticism for technical issues, gameplay design choices, and narrative shortcomings.

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