Saints Row

About Saints Row

Saints Row arrived on August 23, 2022 from developer Volition and publisher Deep Silver. This action-adventure shooter lets players build a criminal empire in the fictional city of Santo Ileso located in the American Southwest. The game supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative modes across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Google Stadia. You play as the future Boss alongside Neenah, Kevin, and Eli to form The Saints. Your goal involves taking down rival gangs like Los Panteros and The Idols while running various side hustles to control the city streets.

Gameplay

You spend your time driving around Santo Ileso shooting enemies or using a wingsuit to drop from high buildings. The core loop involves completing missions that range from bank heists to turf wars against three specific rival factions. Between main story beats you can engage in criminal ventures like running illegal raffles or managing businesses. The controls feel weighty for vehicles while gunplay relies on cover mechanics and quick reloads. You unlock over 64 achievements by finding hidden collectibles and completing specific challenges. A typical session involves hopping from one activity to another without a strict order, allowing you to explore the open world at your own pace or rush straight toward the next objective marker.

What Players Think

Players have mixed feelings about this title based on PlayPile data. The community average sits at 58.7 out of 100 from 67 ratings on IGDB, suggesting a divided reception. Most users report an average playtime of around 25 hours to finish the main story, though completion rates stay low compared to other open world games in the genre. Review snippets frequently mention technical issues and repetitive mission structures as major downsides. Despite these flaws, some players appreciate the chaotic freedom of the sandbox elements. The moods in our forums lean toward frustrated but entertained, with many returning for the multiplayer co-op modes rather than the campaign alone.

PlayPile's Take

This game is worth buying if you find it on sale, as the historical low price of 4.49 makes it a budget option. You should play Saints Row if you enjoy chaotic sandbox shooters and do not mind a rough launch state. The 64 achievements offer plenty to chase for completionists who want to master every mechanic. Do not expect a polished narrative or tight gameplay loop, but the freedom to cause chaos remains intact. Skip this title if you need a flawless story experience or strict mission structure. Play it now while prices stay low and move on once you have seen everything Santo Ileso has to offer.

Storyline

As the future Boss, with Neenah, Kevin, and Eli by your side, you’ll form The Saints – and take on Los Panteros, The Idols, and Marshall as you build your empire across the streets of Santo Ileso and battle for control of the city. Ultimately Saints Row is the story of a start-up company, it’s just that the business The Saints are in happens to be crime. Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created; the unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top.