Saints Row IV
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About Saints Row IV
Saints Row IV dropped on August 20, 2013, from developer High Voltage Software and publisher Deep Silver. This entry shifts gears hard from its predecessors by turning the Saints into a political powerhouse where the boss actually serves as President of the United States. An alien race called the Zin invades and traps everyone inside a digital simulation of Steelport. You play as the leader trying to break free while wrecking everything in your path. The game launched across PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and Linux. It blends open world chaos with third person shooting mechanics. The premise is simple enough for anyone to grasp but wild enough to keep things interesting from the start.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around tearing through alien hordes using superpowers alongside standard firearms. You sprint, double jump, and throw enemies with telekinesis while blasting crowds. The game offers single player missions, co-op play, and multiplayer modes that let you team up with friends. Most activities happen inside the simulated Steelport city where physics break down constantly. You complete objectives to progress the story or just cause trouble for fun. Controls feel tight enough for precision shooting but loose enough for wild stunts. The game does not focus on stealth or subtle tactics since everything is designed for loud, chaotic combat. You spend most of your time destroying buildings and fighting Zin forces in a setting that feels like a video game within a video game.
What Players Think
Players at PlayPile rate this title heavily with an IGDB score of 79.3 out of 100 based on 566 ratings. Metacritic sits at a solid 86 out of 100. Community vibes lean toward intense action and story driven content with two votes each for those categories. The average playtime suggests people stick around long enough to finish the main campaign. Achievement data shows 73 total unlocks with a low average completion rate of just 19.5%. This indicates many players stop after the basics or find the harder challenges too difficult. The rarest achievement "OMGWTFBBQ" has only been unlocked by 2.80% of the user base. Prices on Humble Store have dipped to a historical low of $4.99, making it accessible for new buyers.
PlayPile's Take
This title works best if you want to blow things up without worrying about realistic physics or serious consequences. The price point of $4.99 makes it an easy buy even if you do not own the earlier games. Expect to spend time chasing down achievements since most players never unlock more than a fraction of them. The story is straightforward but the gameplay loop of using superpowers against aliens keeps things fresh for several hours. You will likely finish the main campaign without touching the multiplayer or co-op modes unless you have friends nearby. Skip this if you prefer grounded narratives or tactical shooters. Grab it now before the price goes up again.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
79.3
RAWG Rating
3.8
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