Review: Saints Row, Ps3, £44.99 (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Review: Saints Row, Ps3, £44.99

4:25pm Friday 25th November 2011 in Computer games By David Crookes

IN a turf war with Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row knows deep down that it would be running down a dark alley with its metaphorical tail between its legs.

However, that hasn’t stopped the series evolving to this third instalment, which picks up the story years after the Third Street Saints have taken Stilwater for their own.

They have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all at a store near you.

Their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed, engaging you in a criminal stand-off with The Syndicate, a legendary fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe.

The most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen give Saints Row its unique differentiator from GTA.

It never takes itself too seriously, delivering incredibly over-the-top sandbox scenarios for you to play out as you see fit.

5/5