As I said, very underappreciated, people have simply avoided this game due to it being too much like GTA, it is, but it brings so much more to the mix with so many more ways to do them. It has endless customization options, you can make anyone from Sylvester Stallone to Bill Gates, and it doesn't end there, any car stolen from the streets can be pimped out to the max with gold plated rims, tinted black windows and hydraulics. The game isn't just about customizing everything, it has some nice little mini-games and loads of variety mission-wise. Each mission is about both gaining respect and money which doesn't give the game the best storyline, You start off the game with creating your character, he can easily be changed by visiting a plastic surgeon so don't worry about his looks too much if you don't like them, then you are pitted in the middle of a gang war with lots of gangs dishing it out to one another. This is where you basically join a gang called "3rd street saints". So now you know that your further missions are going to be based around gang life. The story lacks oomph, but does offer loads of variety and ways you can commit crimes, you also have these little side missions which you have to complete to get respect (which needs to be gained because you need respect to start missions), these small side missions are some sort of crime that wrongs both rival gangs and cops, so you will most likely have to deal with these people during the process, side missions range from drug trafficking to insurance fraud.
The graphics aren't perfect with the characters and environment looking a bit bland at times as well as the weird lighting effects. The sound is great though the bullets and cars lack some sort of power and end up sounding dull, the soundtrack is great with hundreds of songs to be heard while driving and gunning your way to supremacy.
One thing you know for sure about these games is that you will definitely get your moneys worth with the amount of content and options the game features so you won't be walking into one of the many scams that other games are featuring. The game also has multiplayer which is absolutely fantastic, but is only available if you have xbox live. Overall, a great game that shouldn't be passed up by free- roaming fans.
Some info you might want to know before I get on with the review, I am about 40-50 hours in the game and beaten the main storyline. My Gamertag is ShottyOwnage You begin the game by making a custom character of your c... Read Full Review
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