Author Topic: IGN Saints Row 2 Review (Read 74216 times)

The Sceneman · « **Reply #240 on:** October 21, 2008, 01:48:34 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on October 20, 2008, 09:06:37 PM

crowd control gets fucking impossible in the later levels. you just have to get lucky with the bat swings

strewth, I got stuck on level 5 or something. Mayhem was raping me until I figured out a trick

pilonv1 · « **Reply #241 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:05:01 AM »

whats the trick!?!?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #242 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:22:25 AM »

ummm well its only for the mayhem in Bavagion Plaza or something, the one that sends you to the suburbs, suburbs expansion or marina districts to cause the damage. What I did was canceled the activity until I got sent to the marina. Next to where the crowd control activity is theres a boardwalk type area. Theres tons and tons of barrels, chairs, fences etc. You can hit 6 things per RPG no sweat and you never run out of targets so long as you keep running forward. I had my combo up to 150 no problem and you get like $15K for every bit of fence you destroy then. Beat level 6 in like a minute. Havent found the other mayhems yet, but I figure theres a similar strategy in finding a hotspot. It was easier in SR1 as you got bonuses on higher levels for simply using a certain weapon, they did away with that.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #243 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:23:54 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 20, 2008, 11:25:40 PM

I made 3 awesome cars. Two TOUGH BIG TRUX FOR CURB STOMPIN and one super fast tough car for interceptin fuckers trying to steal back turf

I might have to make me some Super Trucks myself

Mrbob · « **Reply #244 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:25:17 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on October 21, 2008, 02:05:01 AM

whats the trick!?!?

Co op.

Needed a partner to finish level 6.

demi · « **Reply #245 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:35:56 AM »

uhhh no you dont

the trick is to use the RPG and blast groups of things. fences, patios, cars...

Mrbob · « **Reply #246 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:50:48 AM »

Oh I thought we were talking about crowd control...

Yeah I tore through mayhem easily once I found out I could combo those suburb fences.

I'm having trouble with one of the hitman missions at the moment. You need to head to the prison area and call 555 OOPS to get the biohazard guy to come out. I call the number and he doesn't show up. :/

demi · « **Reply #247 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:53:12 AM »

I did every level of every activity by myself. It's completely doable in 1 player. Crowd Control is CAKE... you guys doing it right? Just swat them with your bat when there's a crowd, then throw the occasional stray to a heavy pointer.

demi · « **Reply #248 on:** October 21, 2008, 02:53:45 AM »

Quote

I'm having trouble with one of the hitman missions at the moment. You need to head to the prison area and call 555 OOPS to get the biohazard guy to come out. I call the number and he doesn't show up. :/

Read it again, you have to go to the Nuclear Plant area

pilonv1 · « **Reply #249 on:** October 21, 2008, 03:09:58 AM »

i try mayhem with the RPG but the fucking gang and cop cars keep running me over

ive got to level 4 but it sucks

crowd control was easy once i worked it out

TVC15 · « **Reply #250 on:** October 21, 2008, 04:12:09 AM »

Bildi · « **Reply #251 on:** October 21, 2008, 05:42:03 AM »

I thought Mass Effect allowed for some pretty hilarious characters, but this is on another level.

FatalT · « **Reply #252 on:** October 21, 2008, 06:44:18 AM »

That's hideous.

chronovore · « **Reply #253 on:** October 21, 2008, 07:07:23 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on October 21, 2008, 04:12:09 AM

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Good god. I'm blind now.

bork · « **Reply #254 on:** October 21, 2008, 07:23:47 AM »

For the LOLZ, how did you go nude anyway? I thought it was just a streaking minigame?

drew · « **Reply #255 on:** October 21, 2008, 10:37:06 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge on October 21, 2008, 07:23:47 AM

For the LOLZ, how did you go nude anyway? I thought it was just a streaking minigame?

go into your crib, step into the clothes icon, press Y, change each section to nothing, ?, profit.

demi · « **Reply #256 on:** October 21, 2008, 11:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Drewsy on October 21, 2008, 10:37:06 PM

Quote from: the lyte edge on October 21, 2008, 07:23:47 AM
For the LOLZ, how did you go nude anyway? I thought it was just a streaking minigame?

go into your crib, step into the clothes icon, press Y, change each section to nothing, ?, profit.

That only strips you to youer underwear

You have to go to a clothing store, click "go to wardrobe" then go to Outfits, then select "Remove All Clothing" - it will say that you will be naked and streaking, so say yes

chronovore · « **Reply #257 on:** October 21, 2008, 11:14:42 PM »

Quote from: demi on October 21, 2008, 11:11:24 PM

Quote from: Drewsy on October 21, 2008, 10:37:06 PM
Quote from: the lyte edge on October 21, 2008, 07:23:47 AM
For the LOLZ, how did you go nude anyway? I thought it was just a streaking minigame?

go into your crib, step into the clothes icon, press Y, change each section to nothing, ?, profit.

That only strips you to youer underwear

You have to go to a clothing store, click "go to wardrobe" then go to Outfits, then select "Remove All Clothing" - it will say that you will be naked and streaking, so say yes

Does the mosaic get added in the game, or was TVC 15 just being kind?

demi · « **Reply #258 on:** October 21, 2008, 11:26:37 PM »

Mosaic is in the game

Positive Touch · « **Reply #259 on:** October 22, 2008, 12:31:21 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 21, 2008, 11:26:37 PM

Mosaic is in the game

i really wish i could have made a character with a fully erect two-inch dong

drew · « **Reply #260 on:** October 22, 2008, 01:55:47 AM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on October 22, 2008, 12:31:21 AM

Quote from: demi on October 21, 2008, 11:26:37 PM
Mosaic is in the game

i really wish i could have made a character with a fully erect two-inch dong

that's not a bad idea, seriously. A dude wearing sweatpants and a baby tee with a raging boner should def be possible in SR3

The Sceneman · « **Reply #261 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:46:07 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 21, 2008, 02:53:12 AM

I did every level of every activity by myself. It's completely doable in 1 player. Crowd Control is CAKE... you guys doing it right? Just swat them with your bat when there's a crowd, then throw the occasional stray to a heavy pointer.

thats probably my problem lol, I never tried using the bat. I just frantically tried to throw everyone haha

bork · « **Reply #262 on:** October 22, 2008, 03:13:09 AM »

Streaking is fucking fun; EVERYONE chases you!

drew · « **Reply #263 on:** October 22, 2008, 03:13:54 AM »

i tried to mug one but they run so fast!

trippingmartian · « **Reply #264 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:21:39 AM »

Anyone else have the game freeze? It's happened about 6 or 7 times now.

chronovore · « **Reply #265 on:** October 22, 2008, 06:00:22 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 21, 2008, 11:26:37 PM

Mosaic is in the game

Probably a no-mosaic cheat out there somewhere; but I bet there are no nipples, vag, or manitalia. THUS DREAMS ARE DESTROYED.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #266 on:** October 22, 2008, 06:05:12 AM »

Quote from: trippingmartian on October 22, 2008, 05:21:39 AM

Anyone else have the game freeze? It's happened about 6 or 7 times now.

yeah mines crashed a few times. Had a similar problem with Saints Row 1. Game is soooooo fucking good Im putting up with it quite well

drew · « **Reply #267 on:** October 22, 2008, 01:56:53 PM »

Has anyone else noticed how much harder it is to jack a car on the street? In GTAIV you could block the lane and in a minute you'd have a traffic jam to window shop and take any car at your leisure. in Saints Row 2 you've got to skid out in front of a car, haul ass to the drivers door, mash Y and hope you trigger the door to open before they peel off and are gone forever. If I see a motorcycle I think I want I'll just ram their ass full speed.

demi · « **Reply #268 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:00:19 PM »

It's also harder to drive off before you get yanked out

T234 · « **Reply #269 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:04:33 PM »

Do what I do, shoot 'em in the fucking face.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #270 on:** October 22, 2008, 03:04:04 PM »

Quote from: T234 on October 22, 2008, 02:04:33 PM

Do what I do, shoot 'em in the fucking face.

This is the best course of action. Just make sure that you aim well or they'll panic and drive away.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #271 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:25:40 PM »

Dual-wielding Kobra pistols is awesome.

drew · « **Reply #272 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:40:17 PM »

What cheat codes can you use that don't fuck you over achievement wise?

I know these won't:

#7266837 Peewee Mini Bike
#4976 Gyro Daddy
#728237 UFO unlock

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/code/939458.html

are there any others?

Also, anyone know of a good map that shows CD-R locations and tag spots, etc?

I've got no time today to look stuff up but I really want to dig into this game tonight. I'm only @ 7% and I've been playing for over 8 hours. :smh

demi · « **Reply #273 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:42:17 PM »

Here's an interactive checklist of all the collectables

http://www.msxbox-world.com/features/Saints-Row-2/index.html

drew · « **Reply #274 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:45:52 PM »

that's exactly what I was looking for! thanks.

drew · « **Reply #275 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:11:47 PM »

Man this brings me back. Anyone remember cheat code central or whatver that magazine was called? me and my buds would just copy all the shit to a peice of paper right at the magazine rack in an old store called Video Connection...and visiting cheatcc.com on Netscape.

I haven't done this since the 90's...Saints Row 2 GOThefuckingY!

demi · « **Reply #276 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:31:05 PM »

Video Connection

The one near Shoreland right? That's where I went

drew · « **Reply #277 on:** October 22, 2008, 06:08:29 PM »

[VIDEO CONNECTION

fuck yeah!

nah I hung out at the one @ Secor & Central, in what used to be known as Westgate shopping center.

Now it's a Costco, Fresh Foods market, Starbucks, a smaller and shittier version of Barry Bagels, a Chipotle, and some other shit. Pretty classy and White Whine approved mos def.

man Video Connection was the shit, why was that store so good? I remember the first time I DVD there

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #278 on:** October 23, 2008, 01:58:58 AM »

Hahah, I love the commercial with the drunk guy.

"Which button lets me talk to animals? - Sir, youre on an elevator - Fuck you!

The Sceneman · « **Reply #279 on:** October 23, 2008, 05:26:56 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 22, 2008, 04:25:40 PM

Dual-wielding Kobra pistols is awesome.

yeah man, love that gun. Its the gun Stallone blows away baddies with in Cobra!

well not the one in the poster but he uses something similar in the film

I just unlocked the super auto shotgun and unlimited ammo for it

Crowd Control and Mayhem are cake, got the achieves for both of em. Fight Club was also crazy easy, didnt die once

drew · « **Reply #280 on:** October 23, 2008, 06:44:33 AM »

I simply cannot complete the 3rd stage of Mayhem.

I suppose using the Bulldozer I stole might help.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #281 on:** October 23, 2008, 02:55:54 PM »

wtf?

just use the method I mentioned above (page 6).... and replace Marina with Chinatown for the nuke plant mayhem levels

It was really not that hard

Mrbob · « **Reply #282 on:** October 23, 2008, 06:13:04 PM »

Surprise of the year for me. Having a ton of fun with the game. I think I'm going to concentrate on building my empire now and ruling the land completely before I go back to more activities.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #283 on:** October 23, 2008, 06:54:04 PM »

thats what I'm doing, I'll finish the Ronin storyline then do some activities.

i did the stronghold mission in the museum, and along the way i stopped at the souvenir shop and bought a gladiator helmet for my negro pimp

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #284 on:** October 24, 2008, 12:31:35 AM »

Fuck man, this third or fourth Brotherhood mission is annoying. The one with this fucking loser rigging cars wtih bombs, so I can blow them up just like I could with grenades.

I don't know if it's because I'm on co op or what, but thish fucker will NOT ARM THE BOMBS. He will do one, maybe two, then he will just stand there and do fucking nothing.

chronovore · « **Reply #285 on:** October 24, 2008, 04:29:43 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on October 24, 2008, 12:31:35 AM

Fuck man, this third or fourth Brotherhood mission is annoying. The one with this fucking loser rigging cars wtih bombs, so I can blow them up just like I could with grenades.

I don't know if it's because I'm on co op or what, but thish fucker will NOT ARM THE BOMBS. He will do one, maybe two, then he will just stand there and do fucking nothing.

Today's urban youth lack motivation. That, or the AI's shit.

demi · « **Reply #286 on:** October 24, 2008, 04:31:02 AM »

needs moar patches

Mrbob · « **Reply #287 on:** October 25, 2008, 11:58:21 PM »

Finished the campaign tonight. Last mission was pretty cool, but ending was complete shit. 30 second ending followed by 15 minutes of credits do not want.

Not that I played the game for the story, just short be any standard. Good game overall. 8/10

drew · « **Reply #288 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:09:25 AM »

By random chance I looked up and saw thunderstorm clouds in the distance, 3 mins later there's rolling thunder, the next minute it's pouring rain.

G
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MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #289 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:01:35 PM »

S0 should I get this game or is it as bad as SR1?

I won't play multiplayer, I play sandbox games for the story.

Mrbob · « **Reply #290 on:** October 26, 2008, 12:39:42 PM »

What kind of story are you expecting?

I never played the first Saints Row, but I was able to easily follow the story of SR2. It is typical gangster storyline, you are trying to rebuild the saints into a powerhouse in Stillwater. Need to take out the three rival gangs. Besides the disappointing ending, I actually enjoyed the story in SR2. Certain things happen during each gang storyline which lead to motivation for not only your gang, but rival gangs. Ways of taking out enemies is pretty brutal and visceral at times too.

You could always rent it first. I spent about 13 hours doing activities before hitting the main storyline and finished it in 10 hours. Of course I did play it on the easiest difficulty to plow through the story so I could get back to doing more activities. The side mission activities are pretty damn fun, and give you character bonuses (unlimted ammo, unlmited sprint, etc) which help out your character in the storyline missions.

I'm probably going to send this back tommorrow, but will pick it up for 30 bucks so I can mess around in the game some more.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #291 on:** October 26, 2008, 01:21:51 PM »

SR2 > SR by HUGE amounts. Game seems pretty long if you arent following the story tho.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #292 on:** October 26, 2008, 03:19:10 PM »

got the brotherhood on the ropes

Mrbob · « **Reply #293 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:38:30 PM »

Yeah that destruction derby setup is just damn brutal. Jessica collateral damage confirmed.

Maero is like the end boss you think you've killed 10 times but keeps coming back. Satisfying to get the final blow in.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #294 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:40:03 PM »

maero is an ass, killing him will be satisfying

The Sceneman · « **Reply #295 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:45:35 PM »

yeah I smoked his ass last night

It was funny for me because the way everyone pronounces his name is the same way you say my sisters name, Miro

I love the fucking Akira bike

The Sceneman · « **Reply #296 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:46:05 PM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMethodis on October 26, 2008, 12:01:35 PM

S0 should I get this game or is it as bad as SR1?

I won't play multiplayer, I play sandbox games for the story.

fake ass gamer confirmed

Mrbob · « **Reply #297 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:53:45 PM »

Now that I finished the main campaign I'm looking at achievements. Gonna need to spend a ton of time to get some of these. Finishing the campaign and all activities in co op will take awhile. I haven't checked in game, but is there a stat page which tracks all the online co op missions and activities you have completed?

I just started Fable 2 last night, but I really just want to go back to SR2 and blow more shit up. I never would have said this two weeks ago. Also, the online co op in SR2 is good and not shit like in Fable 2.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #298 on:** October 26, 2008, 04:58:46 PM »

yeah I think the newspaper clippings in your crip say wether youve done the stage in co-op or not?

demi · « **Reply #299 on:** October 26, 2008, 06:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Mrbob on October 26, 2008, 04:53:45 PM

Now that I finished the main campaign I'm looking at achievements. Gonna need to spend a ton of time to get some of these. Finishing the campaign and all activities in co op will take awhile. I haven't checked in game, but is there a stat page which tracks all the online co op missions and activities you have completed?

I just started Fable 2 last night, but I really just want to go back to SR2 and blow more shit up. I never would have said this two weeks ago. Also, the online co op in SR2 is good and not shit like in Fable 2.

The co-op achievements are buggy. If you didnt do the first few missions from the beginning in co-op, they wont register if you go via newspaper clippings.

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