“Volition’s return to the series is a joyful romp, brimming with charm, violence, and quippy one‑liners, but only when it remembers to take itself less seriously.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent Customization Options
- Strong Cast of Playable Characters
- Competent Open‑World Design
- Mayhem-filled virtual playground
- Quippy dialogue and charming irreverence
- Over‑the‑top combat worthy of a WWE title fight
Points of Contention
- Lacks Ambition and Surprise Elements
- Repetitive Gameplay
- Awkward tonal whiplash
- Grindingly dull opening section
- Bugs are not uncommon
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics70
Cat Bussell
TechRadar
60
Tomas Franzese
Digital Trends
“Saints Row is a perfectly fine open‑world game. Just don't expect any surprises, as the reboot lacks much character.”
