Saints Row IV Jul 11, 2023

Saints Row IV is an action-packed game available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. It continues the crazy and absurd gameplay that fans of the series love, with a new twist of superpowers.

The game takes place a few years after the events of Saints Row: The Third. The player is given the "choice" to become the President of the United States in a typical over-the-top fashion. However, shortly after the election, Earth is attacked by aliens known as the Zin, who turn humans into slaves controlled by a computer program.

The game liberally borrows ideas from The Matrix, allowing players to explore a world without rules. You can earn superpowers, such as telekinesis, super jumps, and super sprint, which make you almost invincible. Along with these powers, you can also use crazy weapons like the Dubstep gun to make people dance.

With a massive amount of missions and challenges, Saints Row IV offers a lot of content to explore. However, this can also make the game feel overwhelming at times. There are numerous side quests and collectibles to unlock, providing hours of gameplay.

The game's controls can be a bit confusing, especially when switching between foot and vehicle missions, as well as using superpowers and controlling alien spacecraft. The open-world sandbox nature of the game may also be overwhelming for players who prefer more structured gameplay.

Visually, Saints Row IV maintains the stylized graphics engine that the series is known for. While it may not have the same level of realism as other current generation games, it stays true to the established style of the series.

Overall, Saints Row IV offers a fun-filled continuation of the series with its absurd weapons, mass destruction, and now superpowers. It is a must-buy for fans of the series, but players looking for a more serious open-world sandbox experience may find it lacking.