Saints Row 2 for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

Yes I believe Saints Row 2 is better than GTA4. Blasphemy right? Well, Saints Row 2 is far more entertaining in many ways. The activities are actually a ton of fun, and down right hilarious. Mayhem, just blow up as much as you can causing as much damage as possible in a set amount of time. Insurance fraud is laugh out loud awesome! You throw yourself all over the place trying to cause as much bodily harm to yourself as possible, there is one also where you get to drive around in a septic truck and spray pooh all over the place, and on anyone you like.

The missions are varied pretty well, and have a decent challenge as they get progressively more difficult. What really stands out is the addition to be able to purchase businesses which add to your cash stash every day. Buying and customizing you crib is cool, but maybe a waste of money, but at least you get style points for a nice crib, and also for adding a huge variety of clothes, tats,jewelry, and whatnot. SR2 goes a small step forward in the sand box style by improving controls such as driving with cruise control. Cruise control makes drive by challenges far more interesting as you have less effort trying to keep your car moving, and less difficulty shooting up the bad guys.

You may this time around completely customize your character in many cool ways, and some just plain funny. Want a chick with a Mohawk, english accent, and a tuxedo? You got it baby!

SR2 not only adds more fun to the genre, but also more playability, and creative control. About the only complain I have is that the graphics could have been a little better, and the driving controls felt too much like all vehicles are on a pivot pin.

In the end, saints Row 2 Succeeds at least as well as GTA4, and in many areas is a vastly improved and imaginative step forward while not taking itself too seriously.