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Bebpo

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« Reply #600 on: February 28, 2010, 10:29:03 PM »
Lyte, my US X360 is fine.  It's my j one that's gone.
But I wouldn't rebuy SR2 for X360 if I already have it on PS3.  I don't rebuy from one console to another.  Only console -> PC. 

But yeah, SR2 on PC sounds lol.  No wonder they were practically giving it away at most places.

Maybe I'll give the PS3 version another shot one day.  I got bored of doing the raise your street cred or whatever minigames over and over.
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« Reply #601 on: February 28, 2010, 10:33:23 PM »
i'm gonna have to install the copy i got in the thq complete pack i bought off steam and see if it's really that bad
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« Reply #602 on: February 28, 2010, 10:47:28 PM »
Lyte, my US X360 is fine.  It's my j one that's gone.
But I wouldn't rebuy SR2 for X360 if I already have it on PS3.  I don't rebuy from one console to another.  Only console -> PC. 

But yeah, SR2 on PC sounds lol.  No wonder they were practically giving it away at most places.

Maybe I'll give the PS3 version another shot one day.  I got bored of doing the raise your street cred or whatever minigames over and over.

Oh, didn't know you had it on PS3 already.  The 360 version is supposed to be the best one.

I finished SR2 pretty quickly-- had to do one or two street cred minigames every now and then and it never bothered me.
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The Sceneman

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« Reply #603 on: February 28, 2010, 10:49:53 PM »
its a distinguished mentally-challenged complaint, respect is really easy to get in SR2

Then again Bebpo complained that Splosion Man had too many levels and was therefore too good value for money so who knows
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Bebpo

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« Reply #604 on: February 28, 2010, 10:58:04 PM »
I dunno, I didn't give it a real chance.  It was like "hey this GTA but with better controls/missions", "oh wait, I don't like GTA games" and then it was shelved and I played something else.  Also all I ever heard about was how great the coop was and since I got the PS3 version (the X360 version was sold out at the store), there was no one to play online with so I was like whatever, I guess I bought a coaster.  Time to move on.

I bought SR1 on X360 when it dropped to like $30 and never even opened it :(  GTA games usually don't appeal to me, not sure why I still buy them (I do like sandbox games, just not GTA games).  I bought Mercs 2 and haven't opened that either :\

The Sceneman

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« Reply #605 on: February 28, 2010, 11:02:37 PM »
fair enough, I guess if you dont enjoy GTA style games Saints 2 aint gonna change that
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Bebpo

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« Reply #606 on: February 28, 2010, 11:06:00 PM »
Also PS3 version had no achievements and like you said that's kinda bad.  Less motivation for doing sidestuff.  It was one of the few games where I really regretted buying it on the wrong system.

I dunno, maybe I will rebuy it on X360 if I see it for $10 in the future and then I'll give it another shot.

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« Reply #607 on: February 28, 2010, 11:13:23 PM »
I bought Mercs 2 and haven't opened that either :\

You're better off that way.  Mercs 2 was awful.

The best thing about SR2 was how fucking ridiculous it all was.  They took the basic mechanics that worked so well in the first game and then got rid of the wigger-ness.....or amped it up, depending on how you look at it.  SR2 is GTA with clown shoes.  Adjustable clown shoes.
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« Reply #608 on: February 28, 2010, 11:18:59 PM »
You don't have long to wait, Bebpo.  SR2 can be found for $19 new and $14 used.  Why not just trade the PS3 version towards a used 360 version in good condition?

fair enough, I guess if you dont enjoy GTA style games Saints 2 aint gonna change that

Typically I don't enjoy GTA style games either.  Crackdown, Saint's Row 2, and Red Faction Guerilla have been the only ones I have really liked.  The latter I didn't get very far in though; I prefer SR2 to it but I will give it another chance in the future.
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Re: IGN Saints Row 2 Review
« Reply #609 on: February 28, 2010, 11:22:52 PM »
yeah, that's an 11 gig download, fuck that
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« Reply #610 on: March 01, 2010, 12:15:49 AM »
where da boostorz at
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« Reply #611 on: March 01, 2010, 01:25:14 AM »
SR2 runs great on a quad. anything below that and you might as well not even waste your time.

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« Reply #612 on: March 01, 2010, 02:51:28 AM »
SR2 runs great on a quad. anything below that and you might as well not even waste your time.

thanks, that's good to know.  I have it on steam too and that it's a large download.

one of the main reasons I recently upgraded to quad core cpu was for those quick 360 to PC ports.  That and the eastern block games.

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« Reply #613 on: March 01, 2010, 03:02:47 AM »
I came here to necro this not-dead-for-all-that-long thread, and instead find Scenester has beaten me to it. We've been trading gems like this over PM:
Saints Row has bent me over the table and had its way with me, and all I can do is pass it more lube and ask for a reacharound. The game satisfies every borito's needs.
(Note: I'm paraphrasing Scenester's actual words in consideration of their PM nature.)

I'm sporting major wood anew for SR2 as well. If SR2 just had sufficient gay innuendo, it would be the official game of THE BORE. Other than that oversight, it's It is a shining example of gameplay and controls over unnecessary graphic/animation middleware solutions, evolution in sequel games, intelligent re-use of assets, respecting the player's priorities... there is just so much the Volition guys did right.

It's surprising to hear that Scenester's having such luck online. Usually when I try to get a Strong Arm session going, there is NO ONE around. If I Quick Match, I only ever get into a deathmatch, usually in the damned MALL, and some lagswitch ballsac is blink-teleporting around like he's Nightcrawler on Red Bull. I've probably been in 3 Strong Arm matches TOTAL, and people were messing around so badly that I almost ended up winning entirely by completing the activities on my own.

Is there a term describing the phenomenon where, no matter how interesting or clever the online mode has been implemented, players will insist on devolving it into team deathmatch?

I bought Mercs 2 and haven't opened that either :\

You're better off that way.  Mercs 2 was awful.

The best thing about SR2 was how fucking ridiculous it all was.  They took the basic mechanics that worked so well in the first game and then got rid of the wigger-ness.....or amped it up, depending on how you look at it.  SR2 is GTA with clown shoes.  Adjustable clown shoes.
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The Sceneman

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Re: IGN Saints Row 2 Review
« Reply #614 on: March 01, 2010, 04:37:16 AM »
Okay I did another 3 hours of multi or so, got 2 more badges and got the 15 badge cheev. Had a pretty poor night really, heaps of good pricks were on who were real crack shots. Died a trillion times.

Got the DLC, holy shit its worth it for the cars alone! Theres this AWESOME 'Apex' motorbike, fastest thing ever. New hairstyles are OMG hilarious, and the missions... well theyre missions. The DLC multiplayer achievement "Gangsta Brawler" is retroactive, if youve already won 10 matches it pops if you play a multiplayer game. Tag Team (hold all strong arm tag spots) was easy enough.

1210/1250 will be easy enough, its just the Kingpin achievement which is a huge bitch
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« Reply #615 on: March 01, 2010, 11:16:29 PM »
This is why SR2 pees all over GTA4.
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I bet you a dozen pesos that Red Dead Revolver will be more about Unforgiven and Glory and less about Blazing Saddles. I predict less puzzle-based bosses, and no midgets hordes this time around.

cool breeze

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« Reply #616 on: March 02, 2010, 12:59:48 AM »
downloaded the steam version (like 11 gigs, jeez) and is still rough.  It goes between like 20 and 60 fps.  Kinda unstable.

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« Reply #617 on: March 02, 2010, 08:43:24 AM »
Got the DLC, holy shit its worth it for the cars alone! Theres this AWESOME 'Apex' motorbike, fastest thing ever. New hairstyles are OMG hilarious, and the missions... well theyre missions.
Thanks. I totally forgot about the DLC. I grabbed it last night but haven't had a chance to play yet.

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« Reply #618 on: April 26, 2010, 05:39:23 AM »
A bit pricey, but WHATEVS. SAINTS ROW, BABY.
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Hryb's mention. Marketplace. With this and the Star Wars Force Unleashed lightsaber, you can make DARTH PIMP.

Prithee, get thee to a nunnery.

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Re: IGN Saints Row 2 Review
« Reply #619 on: April 26, 2010, 06:08:35 AM »
:lol @ the hot dog costume. Wheres the milkshake one?
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Re: IGN Saints Row 2 Review
« Reply #620 on: April 26, 2010, 07:40:22 AM »
hot dog and pimp are awesome but are also 300+ MSP. I think the Ryo Hazuki Jacket will be the only virtual clothes I spend spacebucks on. there are a disturbing number of people out there with the 360 point Gears of War outfits  :-\
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« Reply #621 on: April 26, 2010, 09:36:30 AM »
I'm definitely getting the Ultor t-shirt, and am actually debating the utter stupidity of getting the full pimp outfit AND the lightsaber.
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The Sceneman

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« Reply #622 on: April 26, 2010, 09:32:43 PM »
just do it man. You wont regret it! DARTH PIMP!!!
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Re: IGN Saints Row 2 Review
« Reply #623 on: April 26, 2010, 11:36:58 PM »
I spent $6 on the Stan the Salesman outfit + a chicken with the pulley in the middle, and I don't even regret it.
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The Sceneman

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« Reply #624 on: April 27, 2010, 12:05:17 AM »
yeah man, Xbox Live is all about straight up ballin'.

I cant wait to buy the Ryo Hazuki jacket on Thursday when I add some points :hyper

I was very tempted to buy the Siamese Cat pet to (because I have a siamese at home)
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« Reply #625 on: April 27, 2010, 02:00:44 AM »
I bought the Ultor shirt:
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May yet buy the pimp outfit, though other Boritos may start calling me "Henry Winkler."

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« Reply #626 on: April 28, 2010, 09:40:53 PM »
I bought the Ultor shirt:
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May yet buy the pimp outfit, though other Boritos may start calling me "Henry Winkler."


I bought the whole pimp outfit and the STFU lightsaber. I am now DARTH SEXXAY.

The Sceneman

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« Reply #627 on: April 28, 2010, 09:58:19 PM »
holy shit  :o cant wait to get on tonight and check you out!  :-*
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« Reply #628 on: September 19, 2010, 04:52:11 AM »
It's Sunday, September 19th here and now in most of the USA.

TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY.

This means that one badge is available TODAY ONLY in Saints Row 2. Avast, me hearties and yo' 'ho.

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Re: IGN Saints Row 2 Review
« Reply #629 on: September 19, 2010, 05:19:02 PM »
I've been meaning to play this game but I'm right in the middle of Bioshock and all my free xbox live just ran out.  :-\
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« Reply #630 on: September 20, 2010, 01:30:32 AM »
Bad timing, me hearty!

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« Reply #631 on: September 20, 2010, 12:00:01 PM »
Real question: Has there been a game with a better in-game character creator than Saints Row 2?

I was able to recreate myself with eerie accuracy in SR2 right down to the freaking t-shirt design which is something I've never been able to replicate in other games. Sure, my Commander Shepard looks a little like me but not as awesome as my OG gangsta.

I think APB had the best character creator for any game but I'm not sure if that counts.

Has to be a game you can still play, so: No.
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I haven't encountered a more malleable game than Saints Row 2. Even SR1 was pretty fantastic; it's stunning how they have raised their own bar.

Smackdown may give it a run for its money: it does skinny/muscular/fat, but I think it has a hard time with age depiction.