Author Topic: Should I open this copy of Saint's Row 2? THIS IS AN AWESOME TOPIC REPLY A LOT (Read 4948 times)

Don Flamenco · « **on:** August 09, 2009, 11:36:45 AM »

I just got the Saint's Row 2 collectors edition for $20 at best buy (store clearance, ymmv.) Haven't played the first one. Debating whether I'll play it or not...I liked GTA4 and Crackdown. Is this good?

archie4208 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2009, 11:40:00 AM »

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2009, 01:22:00 PM »

It's one of the best sandbox games from this generation, so yes.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2009, 01:32:39 PM »

god yes

Andowsky · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2009, 02:21:48 PM »

Far superior to GTAIV.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2009, 02:31:18 PM »

YES YES ALL OVER DEMI'S FACE YES

demi · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2009, 03:29:16 PM »

I jerked off to my virtual Joe Molotov in Saints Row 2... so very much yes, open that game up

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2009, 03:58:16 PM »

hmm, seems like people are pretty mixed on it here. I guess I'll just throw it away.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

gonna start that shit tonight!

[close]

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2009, 04:32:15 PM »

it pins gta4 to the concrete floor and defecates straight into its mouth

Oblivion · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2009, 05:15:35 PM »

Best GTA ever.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2009, 12:50:02 AM »

something feels really strange about this game...it's like...immediately responsive to everything. I'm tired, so hopefully I'll get some hours into it tomorrow.

bork · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2009, 01:01:29 AM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on August 10, 2009, 12:50:02 AM

something feels really strange about this game...it's like...immediately responsive to everything. I'm tired, so hopefully I'll get some hours into it tomorrow.

You're just not used to a GTA-style game actually playing well. It will pass.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2009, 01:14:33 AM »

don't you like to lean into a turn while walking around a corner

it's realissssssstic

drew · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2009, 03:55:07 AM »

Quote from: archie4208 on August 09, 2009, 11:40:00 AM

Yes

this

Quote from: Green Man on August 09, 2009, 12:35:32 PM

GOTY 2008

that

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2009, 01:43:43 PM »

hmm..the collision detection is atrocious. I got stuck in the geometry of a car because the driver was pulling me out (even as I had a shotgun in hand) as soon as I was getting in. I had to jump through the car to get out, since the game hadn't registered me as driving yet, even though I was technically in the car

Takes about 2 shots to blow up a helicopter, vehicle, or anything...so I don't really feel like I'm doing anything. Also, the game stuttered and froze on the THQ intro screen, with a sound loop going for about 10 seconds. And this is just the first hour of playing $:-\$

This is like Dead to Rights or Stranglehold compared to Max Payne...but I'll play some more

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:00:01 PM »

which version are you playing

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:01:24 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on August 10, 2009, 01:43:43 PM

hmm..the collision detection is atrocious. I got stuck in the geometry of a car because the driver was pulling me out (even as I had a shotgun in hand) as soon as I was getting in. I had to jump through the car to get out, since the game hadn't registered me as driving yet, even though I was technically in the car Takes about 2 shots to blow up a helicopter, vehicle, or anything...so I don't really feel like I'm doing anything. Also, the game stuttered and froze on the THQ intro screen, with a sound loop going for about 10 seconds. And this is just the first hour of playing $:-\$

This is like Dead to Rights or Stranglehold compared to Max Payne...but I'll play some more

Nice FUD. None of that happens. First you resort to cheating in Fallout, now you are faking these glitches. Why do you even bother? Go play with your iPhone.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:18:03 PM »

okay, so this game is some kind of EB inside joke.

and I'm on the 360 version.

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:19:56 PM »

I'm not joking. I played the game nonstop when I bought it (but stopped because I wanted to play it 100% co-op for dem cheevs) and experienced no glitch except in a mission (which EVERYONE experienced so it wasn't exactly an isolated case - patched now), plus the co-op checklist glitch (also patched). So I'm firmly in the belief that you are just spreading more FUD. I hope you are happy. Loser.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:22:07 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on August 10, 2009, 02:18:03 PM

okay, so this game is some kind of EB inside joke.

and I'm on the 360 version.

No the game is awesome as hell. Played it alot

. Hyped for SR3.

This game does soo many things right.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:24:49 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 10, 2009, 02:19:56 PM

I'm not joking. I played the game nonstop when I bought it (but stopped because I wanted to play it 100% co-op for dem cheevs) and experienced no glitch except in a mission (which EVERYONE experienced so it wasn't exactly an isolated case - patched now), plus the co-op checklist glitch (also patched). So I'm firmly in the belief that you are just spreading more FUD. I hope you are happy. Loser.

I'm not done playing it, so maybe things'll pick up. I'm just saying my first hour is a little rough.

also, the game automatically went into the marketplace and spent all my MS points, then maxed my credit card with Ace Combat, Soul Calibur, and Vesperia DLC.

demi · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:25:29 PM »

Sweet, at least the DLC adds more to the game and more of dem cheevs. Money well spent.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #22 on:** August 10, 2009, 02:33:16 PM »

At least install the game.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2009, 07:14:26 PM »

it's no joke. any game that lets me spray raw sewage on old people is the greatest thing ever.

someone post a link to arby's awesome awesome sr2 video.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #24 on:** August 10, 2009, 08:41:41 PM »

Bildi · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2009, 09:19:01 PM »

Would I like Saints Row if I didn't like Crackdown?

In Crackdown I got bored once the missions were over, and the missions themselves were dull. I think I need something that has lots of interesting missions and characters and doesn't just rely on me to make my own fun.

demi · « **Reply #26 on:** August 10, 2009, 09:37:42 PM »

Crackdown and Saints are two different games... imo

Bildi · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2009, 09:39:53 PM »

That's an upside for me then.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2009, 10:17:02 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 10, 2009, 09:37:42 PM

Crackdown and Saints are two different games... imo

Yeah, Crackdown's all about being really strong and jumping all over the place [which is cool] and Saints Row is all about fighting gangs, cruising around town, and gaining territory [which is also cool].

demi · « **Reply #29 on:** August 11, 2009, 12:59:34 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 10, 2009, 10:17:02 PM

Quote from: demi on August 10, 2009, 09:37:42 PM
Crackdown and Saints are two different games... imo

Yeah, Crackdown's all about being really strong and jumping all over the place [which is cool] and Saints Row is all about fighting gangs, cruising around town, and gaining territory [which is also cool].

You can make naked fat men [very cool].

Bildi · « **Reply #30 on:** August 11, 2009, 01:15:48 AM »

Fuck, Saints Row 2 is in an ugly platinum box (yeah, I'm one of THOSE people). Damn me and my procrastinating.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #31 on:** August 11, 2009, 07:40:02 AM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on August 10, 2009, 07:14:26 PM

it's no joke. any game that lets me spray raw sewage on old people is the greatest thing ever.

someone post a link to arby's awesome awesome sr2 video.

SPRAY THE PIMPS AND HOOKERS

awesome game, one of last years best

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #32 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:21:14 AM »

Quote from: demi on August 11, 2009, 12:59:34 AM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 10, 2009, 10:17:02 PM
Quote from: demi on August 10, 2009, 09:37:42 PM
Crackdown and Saints are two different games... imo

Yeah, Crackdown's all about being really strong and jumping all over the place [which is cool] and Saints Row is all about fighting gangs, cruising around town, and gaining territory [which is also cool].

You can make naked fat men [very cool].

There's also that, yes.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #33 on:** August 11, 2009, 12:42:30 PM »

Dont listen to these fools kanz, the game isnt that good. Missions run at sub 5 FPS, theres no structure and the game thinks anything involving weed is hysterical. Just a POS game.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #34 on:** August 11, 2009, 01:05:47 PM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMud on August 11, 2009, 12:42:30 PM

Dont listen to these fools kanz, the game isnt that good. Missions run at sub 5 FPS, theres no structure and the game thinks anything involving weed is hysterical. Just a POS game.

Leper this filth.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #35 on:** August 11, 2009, 01:20:50 PM »

You can't leper a leper

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #36 on:** August 11, 2009, 01:33:04 PM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMud on August 11, 2009, 01:20:50 PM

You can't leper a leper

You can ban a leper, though.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #37 on:** August 11, 2009, 04:07:00 PM »

I'm about to sit down for an actual session with the game today. That youtube makes it look fun, but it seems more like visual gags and goofy physics than actual good gameplay.

demi · « **Reply #38 on:** August 11, 2009, 04:12:51 PM »

That doesnt even make sense

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #39 on:** August 11, 2009, 05:47:02 PM »

Yeah, this pretty much sucks shit.

Horrible graphics, awful physics, shitty hit detection, rough framerate, lifeless gun fights, nonsense writing with lowest common denominator humor, missions hampered by all of these factors combined. All the hallmarks of a shitty GTA clone. My session ended with my car getting stuck in the geometry of a fucking pay phone. I got shot at from a cop who fell through the walls.

another GTA clone with a small fanbase of reactionists who swear up and down that it's a better game

drew · « **Reply #40 on:** August 11, 2009, 05:53:28 PM »

i dont think we can be friends anymore

demi · « **Reply #41 on:** August 11, 2009, 05:54:37 PM »

Definitely a troll topic.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #42 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:01:30 PM »

I tried it out, didn't like it. no need to post anything else about it.

demi · « **Reply #43 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:03:08 PM »

So what makes this worse than GTA4? You did like GTA4? I'm curious on what someone's wrong opinion is like please entertain me?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #44 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:06:22 PM »

Wow, this quickly became the worst thread ever.

drew · « **Reply #45 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:14:26 PM »

in over 50 hours of play the only "bug" i experienced was a couple game freezes

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #46 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:16:27 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 11, 2009, 06:03:08 PM

So what makes this worse than GTA4? You did like GTA4? I'm curious on what someone's wrong opinion is like please entertain me?

in short, all the little annoying things in the first couple hours with this game made me not compelled to play it. I'm not gonna compare item-by-item, since I played all of GTAIV and LATD...it wouldn't be fair to compare them like that. It does look like there are a lot more options for free-form sandbox stuff in this game. I don't do anything like that in GTA...only missions.

But generally reverse anything negative I've said about this and turn it into a positive for GTA, aside from the framerate, which can get bad when enough cars are exploding around you.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #47 on:** August 11, 2009, 08:00:08 PM »

Would you describe GTA4's writting as being "Oscar-calibur"?

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #48 on:** August 11, 2009, 09:23:38 PM »

sour vaginas up in this thread

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #49 on:** August 11, 2009, 09:29:27 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on August 11, 2009, 09:23:38 PM

sour vaginas up in this thread

GTAIV sucked. Saints Row 2 is fun sandbox game that delivers lots of cool side missions and quests and doesn't try to be come serious crime drama whatever.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #50 on:** August 11, 2009, 09:29:29 PM »

You didn't answer my question.

bork · « **Reply #51 on:** August 11, 2009, 10:08:22 PM »

Quote from: drew on August 11, 2009, 06:14:26 PM

in over 50 hours of play the only "bug" i experienced was a couple game freezes

Same. I don't see how anyone can say that GTA4 plays better than SR2, either. The driving and combat mechanics are far, far better in Saint's Row 2.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #52 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:09:56 PM »

leper this filth

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #53 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:25:53 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 11, 2009, 09:29:29 PM

You didn't answer my question.

I thought it was a joke.

ehh, it's solid for a video game and usually funny the first time through, but it's not like I play for the writing.

Quote from: the lyte edge on August 11, 2009, 10:08:22 PM

Quote from: drew on August 11, 2009, 06:14:26 PM
in over 50 hours of play the only "bug" i experienced was a couple game freezes

Same. I don't see how anyone can say that GTA4 plays better than SR2, either. The driving and combat mechanics are far, far better in Saint's Row 2.

I can see how someone would like the driving better in SR2. it's easier to handle, for sure. It's more arcade style.

The shooting is pretty bad though. No lock on. The fine aim option may as well be something out of a resident evil game, since you can barely move while in it. It has that cheap, loose feeling I get from Max Payne clones--no weight or kick to the guns at all.

cool breeze · « **Reply #54 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:47:14 AM »

I played an hour playing this earlier. Still awesome fun.

You can ride a motorcycle around with your katana out and slice as you whoosh past random people. You can throw the strippers in your penthouse at your ninja thugs, then use your pimp cane-shotgun to kill them both, then do an Irish jig on their body - naked. You can get a sex change while you're friend, via co-op, is skydiving.

demi · « **Reply #55 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:48:39 AM »

GEE SWAGGAZ THAT SOUNDS LIKE SHIT. GTA4 HAS ALL THAT PLUS MORE.

drew · « **Reply #56 on:** August 12, 2009, 01:25:40 AM »

some of the later guns feel/sound a lot better

especially the revolver and ak47

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #57 on:** August 12, 2009, 03:05:46 AM »

really guys, I wouldn't take it the wrong way. I'm jaded as fuck right now with gaming.

Pretty much done with everything I want to play on the 360, and the PS3/Wii are pretty much useless. Nothing I have to play on the PSP, and I've got DS rpgs out the wazoo, but I'll be damned if I ever beat them. I'm looking forward to Gay Tony, Bayonetta, and Diablo 3...that's about it. And Shadow Complex.

twerd · « **Reply #58 on:** August 12, 2009, 07:25:37 AM »

Quote from: demi on August 12, 2009, 12:48:39 AM

GEE SWAGGAZ THAT SOUNDS LIKE SHIT. GTA4 HAS ALL THAT PLUS MORE.

Different people look for different things in their open-world gaming. I liked GTA4's (comparatively) mature approach to open world gaming.

demi · « **Reply #59 on:** August 12, 2009, 07:29:01 AM »

You're a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow too, could be some relation

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Author Topic: Should I open this copy of Saint's Row 2? THIS IS AN AWESOME TOPIC REPLY A LOT (Read 4948 times)