Saints Row: The Third - Gamespot Review

8.5.

And another game i must try and save up for on Black Friday. Awesome score.

Still making that series? I'm surprised.

Same as IGN gave it, already got it pre ordered

8.5 is the new 9

8.5 is the new 9

gamer-adam1

pretty good, hope it hits redbox soon so i can give it a test run to see if i should buy it :D

Nice. I will get this game but unfortunately I'm not planning on getting it anytime soon this, unless I see it at a really good price this month.

Pretty good for a GTA knock-off, will get it when it's cheap.Deathtransit

I don't know if 'GTA knock-off' is totally fair anymore - sure, it borrows a hell of a lot, but the SR series has moved off into its own thing (which is to say, it's mostly insane and definitely doesn't take itself too seriously).

it is a fantastic series and i can't wait to play it.

why gta has not ripped off saints rows amazing controls i will never know.

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"]Pretty good for a GTA knock-off, will get it when it's cheap.Planeforger

I don't know if 'GTA knock-off' is totally fair anymore - sure, it borrows a hell of a lot, but the SR series has moved off into its own thing (which is to say, it's mostly insane and definitely doesn't take itself too seriously).

This is the turning point, if SR3 delivers and GTA5 doesnt then it might be point it in front of GTA.

A pretty good score seeing as GS don't rate silly game higher than 8.5.

I had great fun in SR2 hopefully the PC port is much better this time.

999realthings

Pretty good for a GTA knock-off, will get it when it's cheap.Deathtransit

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"]Pretty good for a GTA knock-off, will get it when it's cheap.spookykid143

Still making that series? I'm surprised.

lx_theo

Gamers like to run around and hit each other with rubber phalluses in the face. I'm going to pass on this. The forced humor and mediocre gameplay just dosen't do anything for me.

Very nice. I wonder what the PC version will get - the visuals definitely seem more impressive (so that's one less negative), but the port could be...interesting.Planeforger

Have you seen how many advertisements are on Gamespot for this game? I wouldn't trust it regardless of the score. Why? There is no affiliation or respect in the overall literature towards video game reviews. Unlike books, film, and music there is no general review and concensus on what makes a video game review trusted online. Just like you saw Jeff Gerstmann of the former Gamespot leave, you can't expect to find an online forum where you can trust video game reviews until you remove any potential or influential bias towards a game because of a sponsorship....

The game had more action packed story mission in the first 30-45 minutes than GTA4 saints row 3 is insane and I love it.

oh and this is my character.

The game had more action packed story mission in the first 30-45 minutes than GTA4 saints row 3 is insane and I love it.

HAZE-Unit

Am I the only one who thinks this is just like spawning barrels on people's head in gmod? Been there done dat, and gmod is funnier because you are not supposed to do it, if you are then meh.

Am I the only one who thinks this is just like spawning barrels on people's head in gmod? Been there done dat, and gmod is funnier because you are not supposed to do it, if you are then meh.

JigglyWiggly_

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]Very nice. I wonder what the PC version will get - the visuals definitely seem more impressive (so that's one less negative), but the port could be...interesting.kgb1234

Have you seen how many advertisements are on Gamespot for this game? I wouldn't trust it regardless of the score. Why? There is no affiliation or respect in the overall literature towards video game reviews. Unlike books, film, and music there is no general review and concensus on what makes a video game review trusted online. Just like you saw Jeff Gerstmann of the former Gamespot leave, you can't expect to find an online forum where you can trust video game reviews until you remove any potential or influential bias towards a game because of a sponsorship....

Nope, I use Adblock Plus. :P

As for sponsorship though, I'd agree, but I really don't take scores too seriously anyway - they pretty much never influence my decision to buy games (I preordered this one months ago).

Having said that, even if they are little more than one person's (potentially biased) opinions on a game, it's still a decent sign when the majority of review sites aren't noticing major problems like "the game is three hours long" or "the game crashes every so often, but...".

[QUOTE="kgb1234"]

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]Very nice. I wonder what the PC version will get - the visuals definitely seem more impressive (so that's one less negative), but the port could be...interesting.Planeforger

Have you seen how many advertisements are on Gamespot for this game? I wouldn't trust it regardless of the score. Why? There is no affiliation or respect in the overall literature towards video game reviews. Unlike books, film, and music there is no general review and concensus on what makes a video game review trusted online. Just like you saw Jeff Gerstmann of the former Gamespot leave, you can't expect to find an online forum where you can trust video game reviews until you remove any potential or influential bias towards a game because of a sponsorship....

Nope, I use Adblock Plus. :P

As for sponsorship though, I'd agree, but I really don't take scores too seriously anyway - they pretty much never influence my decision to buy games (I preordered this one months ago).

Having said that, even if they are little more than one person's (potentially biased) opinions on a game, it's still a decent sign when the majority of review sites aren't noticing major problems like "the game is three hours long" or "the game crashes every so often, but...".

the second you say "I" in your perception of sponsorship your analysing this problem in an anectodal manner. Consider it in an objective way and you might figure out what im trying to get at.

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

The game had more action packed story mission in the first 30-45 minutes than GTA4 saints row 3 is insane and I love it.

racing1750

yup, the amount of variety of stuff you could do is huge.

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]

[QUOTE="kgb1234"]

Have you seen how many advertisements are on Gamespot for this game? I wouldn't trust it regardless of the score. Why? There is no affiliation or respect in the overall literature towards video game reviews. Unlike books, film, and music there is no general review and concensus on what makes a video game review trusted online. Just like you saw Jeff Gerstmann of the former Gamespot leave, you can't expect to find an online forum where you can trust video game reviews until you remove any potential or influential bias towards a game because of a sponsorship....

kgb1234

As for sponsorship though, I'd agree, but I really don't take scores too seriously anyway - they pretty much never influence my decision to buy games (I preordered this one months ago).

Having said that, even if they are little more than one person's (potentially biased) opinions on a game, it's still a decent sign when the majority of review sites aren't noticing major problems like "the game is three hours long" or "the game crashes every so often, but...".

the second you say "I" in your perception of sponsorship your analysing this problem in an anectodal manner. Consider it in an objective way and you might figure out what im trying to get at.

Oh I understand what you're getting at, I was just saying how little I cared.
Player reviews are often more valuable than website reviews; you can't trust corporate-sponsored websites; etc etc...the bias really doesn't matter to me on a personal level; I make up my own mind about games, and am usually pretty good about reading between the lines.

I don't really have anything to say one way or another on how factually accurate the bias may be. If it's there, then it's endemic to this form of entertainment and...that's just the way it is. So take reviews with a grain of salt and move on.

As for the Gerstmann thing, I just assumed that he left for constantly giving unprofessional reviews, and for being painfully unfunny. I wasn't sorry to see him go.

Anyway, if we are to assume that the review is corrupt and untrustworthy, then at least it might encourage the mindless horde of gamers-who-can't-make-up-their-own-minds to buy a game that genuinely looks quite fun. I've got no problem with it, in this case.

[QUOTE="kgb1234"]

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]

As for sponsorship though, I'd agree, but I really don't take scores too seriously anyway - they pretty much never influence my decision to buy games (I preordered this one months ago).

Having said that, even if they are little more than one person's (potentially biased) opinions on a game, it's still a decent sign when the majority of review sites aren't noticing major problems like "the game is three hours long" or "the game crashes every so often, but...".

Planeforger

the second you say "I" in your perception of sponsorship your analysing this problem in an anectodal manner. Consider it in an objective way and you might figure out what im trying to get at.

Oh I understand what you're getting at, I was just saying how little I cared.
Player reviews are often more valuable than website reviews; you can't trust corporate-sponsored websites; etc etc...the bias really doesn't matter to me on a personal level; I make up my own mind about games, and am usually pretty good about reading between the lines.

I don't really have anything to say one way or another on how factually accurate the bias may be. If it's there, then it's endemic to this form of entertainment and...that's just the way it is. So take reviews with a grain of salt and move on.

As for the Gerstmann thing, I just assumed that he left for constantly giving unprofessional reviews, and for being painfully unfunny. I wasn't sorry to see him go.

Anyway, if we are to assume that the review is corrupt and untrustworthy, then at least it might encourage the mindless horde of gamers-who-can't-make-up-their-own-minds to buy a game that genuinely looks quite fun. I've got no problem with it, in this case.

The fact is that things won't change until there is enough of an issue to make it do so. Im sorry but most people dont look at user reviews, they look at video game wesbsites because they are perceived to have the knowledge and trust to judge these sorts of things so that the buyer can make a proper purchase. However, this is completely jaded as you can see in every gaming website advertising for a game. its impossible to distinguish between a reliable review for a video game online and a fake one.

[QUOTE="racing1750"][QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

The game had more action packed story mission in the first 30-45 minutes than GTA4 saints row 3 is insane and I love it.

HAZE-Unit

yup, the amount of variety of stuff you could do is huge.

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]

[QUOTE="kgb1234"]

the second you say "I" in your perception of sponsorship your analysing this problem in an anectodal manner. Consider it in an objective way and you might figure out what im trying to get at.

kgb1234

Oh I understand what you're getting at, I was just saying how little I cared.
Player reviews are often more valuable than website reviews; you can't trust corporate-sponsored websites; etc etc...the bias really doesn't matter to me on a personal level; I make up my own mind about games, and am usually pretty good about reading between the lines.

I don't really have anything to say one way or another on how factually accurate the bias may be. If it's there, then it's endemic to this form of entertainment and...that's just the way it is. So take reviews with a grain of salt and move on.

As for the Gerstmann thing, I just assumed that he left for constantly giving unprofessional reviews, and for being painfully unfunny. I wasn't sorry to see him go.

Anyway, if we are to assume that the review is corrupt and untrustworthy, then at least it might encourage the mindless horde of gamers-who-can't-make-up-their-own-minds to buy a game that genuinely looks quite fun. I've got no problem with it, in this case.

The fact is that things won't change until there is enough of an issue to make it do so. Im sorry but most people dont look at user reviews, they look at video game wesbsites because they are perceived to have the knowledge and trust to judge these sorts of things so that the buyer can make a proper purchase. However, this is completely jaded as you can see in every gaming website advertising for a game. its impossible to distinguish between a reliable review for a video game online and a fake one.

You make good points. I trust some youtube gamer reviewers such as 3kb who are independant. Some user reviews are worth a look as you get some that are well written and go in depth. Most I've seen are terrible though. Take the ones that award games 1/10 and there is a tiny paragraph with little explanation as to why and poor grammar.

Still trailing in GTAs shadow.

Still making that series? I'm surprised.

lx_theo

Same as IGN gave it, already got it pre ordered

Ballroompirate

I'll definitely pick this up somewhere down the line.

It looks absolutely ridiculous,but in a really good way, and has that irreverence that GTA IV lacked imo.

I'm really going to enjoy playing it, unlike a lot of games being made now this one tends to focus on the fun which a lot of developers have forgotten about. I think the game is going to get a much higher score based on positive feedback from customers which at the end of the day is a lot more valuable than critics scores. I'm pretty sure a game as fun as Saint doesn't get a higher score because of GTA.

ganespot has been on a roll with the 8.5's lately

while that is a nice score I was getting the game regardless of what it might get.

STRAP IT ON!

I was going to get it, but i brought skyrim yesterday. so i'll get eventually

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

[QUOTE="racing1750"] I was wondering if the game will get repetitive...then I watched what you could do and that was no longer an issue.racing1750

yup, the amount of variety of stuff you could do is huge.

Same here. This game looks great.

ganespot has been on a roll with the 8.5's lately

while that is a nice score I was getting the game regardless of what it might get.

STRAP IT ON!

TheShadowLord07

I am getting this day one. I am holding off on zelda(get all my nintendo games for christmas), and skyrim(I want it for winter break). But King of fighters and saints row are two of my favorite series and I shalt not be denied.

Still making that series? I'm surprised.

lx_theo

It is regularly a million seller dude,THq already announced a fourth...I hope it does not become a yearly franchise.

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"]Pretty good for a GTA knock-off, will get it when it's cheap.Planeforger

I don't know if 'GTA knock-off' is totally fair anymore - sure, it borrows a hell of a lot, but the SR series has moved off into its own thing (which is to say, it's mostly insane and definitely doesn't take itself too seriously).

I agree Saints row 2 felt nothing like a gta game honestly. SR is like shoot em up/sin city and GTA is like transporter/casino royal.