

I just wanted a bit more, and the more I played, the more I had to save money to unlock fairly flat side quests, the more annoyed I became with everything wrong with the game. The character creator is the only great thing here, and it always was. Shooting is fine, driving is fine, jokes are fine, missions are fine, map is fine, everything is fine.

It’s definitely a new gang of Saints, but they’re guilty of the same old sins. There are a few spectacular story moments and the city of Santo Ileso serves as a sprawling new playground full of surprisingly antiquated and non-interactive amusements, but the distinct lack of new gameplay ideas – and the frequency with which some of its least interesting ones are reused – means this Saints Row feels more like a repetitive retread than a proper reboot. Screen Rant Tristan Ogilvie - 6/10 - IGN The series needed to go back to its roots after Saints Row IV introduced aliens and the Matrix into the mix, and the concept behind Saints Row is a solid one. There is an enjoyable Saints Row experience buried under the bugs and polish issues, so long as the player sticks to the main content and doesn't waste too much time in the barren parts of Santo Ileso. Some select reviews of the new Saints Row can be found below:

While many reviews emphasize that at its core the game is fun, the elements surrounding moments of satisfying gameplay could be largely improved. Some point out visual glitches as well, although they do not seem to be a phenomenon experienced by all reviewers. The critical reception of Saints Row has been largely middling, with some reviewers coming off as explicitly disappointed while others simply stating how the reboot could have done more with the opportunities and story it gives players. Related: The Saints Row Reboot Can Fix Saints Row 4's Biggest Mistakes In interviews, Saints Row reboot developers emphasized that this new take on the series aims to be more relatable while still maintaining the beloved trademark silliness and over-the-top nature of the franchise. Saints Row lets players build their criminal empire from the ground up as they compete with three rival gangs for control of territory. The game is set in the Southwestern US-inspired Santo Ileso, a large open world full of side quests and opportunities for players. The Saints Row reboot was first announced in 2021, specifically distancing itself from the previous entries and making it clear that it would not be a sequel, but an entirely new title set in the same universe.
