Saints Row First Impressions

 

 

 

After playing Saints Row 2 and 3 first I really wanted to get my hands on the first game. I found it in a second hand game store for £4.99 so I had to buy it.

First Thoughts

When the game loads you first of all get to customise your character. This is a staple in all of the Saints Row games. I really enjoy this part of the game as I like to make my character look as ridiculous as possible (although this can be changed throughout the game if you wish).

The game was originally released in 2006. I feel that the graphics have aged well. It isn't a realistically graphical game as it is slightly "cartoonish". The game doesn't take itself too seriously however it is much more serious than the sequels. GTA can be compared to this game however it isn't as serious as Saints Row and almost feels like it take the mick out of  GTA and itself.

The second and third game have a lot of the first game features showing that the first game must of been a success. There is a main story to follow but there are activities to do on the side. This has been consistent in all three games. the way the game looks is also very similar in all three games with how the map and icons look on screen, however the graphics have improved as the times have changed.

The activities are all really fun. they range from insurance fraud where you have to play in the traffic to get injured to get money, to hit man where you have to hunt down a target and kill them.

I find it very hard to get bored of this game as there is so many different things to do. It lives up to the expectations that I had from playing the others. I look forward to completing this game with 100% achievements.

I will be giving a full review when I complete the game.

Ant