Saint's Row: The Third

by THQ

• Return to the streets of Stilwater and discover how fame and fortune as the kings of the town has affected the Saints ? for the better and for the worse
• Take the fight to Steelport, a struggling city of sin where you must battle it out with the dangerous Syndicate gang
• Get some serious air while driving a massive tank ? right through the sky
• Take on a Mexican wrestling gang in a satellite-targeted airstrike
• Defend yourself against a highly trained military force in an incredibly outlandish scenario

Product Details

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• ASIN: B004QEWVTO
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches ; 3.7 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: November 15, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,895 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC | Edition: Standard

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They stirred up the streets of Stilwater and became the new kings of the town. Now, the city of Steelport is about to get rusted when the Saints take the fight to the Syndicates' turf for the biggest, most outlandish chapter in this epic gang war to date.

Battle in the Sky

Fight vicious gangs

Take the fight to Steelport

Synopsis

Rejoin the ranks of the most unholy Saints around as you return to the Row to experience gang life, post-fame. Kids are kicking around in Saints sneakers, tough-guy hopefuls are slurping Saints energy drinks and storeowners are proudly displaying Johnny Gat bobble heads on their top shelves. Celebrity status has hit — but will the Saints survive their newfound glory unscathed?

In Saints Row: The Third, fame and fortune come at a bittersweet price for the kings of Stilwater. Faced with serious demands from the legendary criminal fraternity, the Syndicate, the Saints must hit the streets of Steelport to trample their new rivals — and defend their status. Get ready for intense action, grueling gang violence and outlandish situations to spare as you take on a decaying city of sin in an all-new battle with the Saints. Buckle up and take a massive tank on a wild ride — through the sky. Duke it out against trained military forces and call in a strategic airstrike on a Mexican wrestling gang. With grit and guts galore, you and your gang will never kneel to an enemy. After all, just because you're a Saint doesn't mean you have to behave.

Key Features:

• Return to the streets of Stilwater and discover how fame and fortune as the kings of the town has affected the Saints — for the better and for the worse
• Take the fight to Steelport, a struggling city of sin where you must battle it out with the dangerous Syndicate gang
• Get some serious air while driving a massive tank — right through the sky
• Take on a Mexican wrestling gang in a satellite-targeted airstrike
• Defend yourself against a highly trained military force in an incredibly outlandish scenario

Product Description

Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Saints are kings of Stilwater, but their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! November 16, 2011

By WAFFO

Platform for Display:PC Download| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase

Was at first worried about the PC version of this game because of what my experience was with Saints Row 2. I can safely say that the PC port is excellent and there is nothing to worry about. When I first started the game up I put the video settings to ultra like the egotistical computer nerd that I am, but ended up dealing with hiccups in what would be a relatively smooth game. Surprisingly though, when I turned down the graphics the game still looked great; so don't worry about giving up graphic quality for game smoothness. Gameplay wise, this is a ton of fun, huge amounts of customization, over the top campaign, great voice work (especially since you can choose from 6 different human voices o:), and a ton of things to do. Make sure you have a friend getting this too because cooperative play makes it all the more enjoyable.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tight Controls. Good Graphics. A True PC Game. May 29, 2012

By J. Figueroa TOP 500 REVIEWER

Platform for Display:PC Download| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase

Let's be honest, when Saints Row 2 came out for the PC, it was nothing, but a broken console port plagued by buggy controls. I, like many others here, was hesitant to buy this game and at the same time, very curious, because I own the 360 version and can't recall having such a blast playing a game. I laughed so hard at some of the missions, I was in tears. Just wait to rescue "Zimos", the dude with the voice box and you'll know what I'm talking about.

Controls:
So, I took the plunge and bought the PC version, and all I can say is, well done to Volition and THQ. You have redeemed yourselves. I have to admit, I started the game with a 360 controller for windows, but then decided to do the game some justice and give it a try with the old mouse and keyboard combo...and boy was I pleased?! From the moment you start walking, you can feel how tight the controls are, driving vehicles and shooting is just as impresive. It's been a long time since I played a game that reminded me of what a TRUE PC GAME should play like, and Saints Row The Third's done it. I was very impressed. The controls are so tight, I had no need to re-map any; in fact, I tried going back to the 360 pad, but found myself returning to the mouse and keyboard; it was nice to finally play this game aiming with a mouse, the true tool of FPS and TPS. Hands down.

Story:
Now, the story, for those of you who have not played the console versions, well, long story short, your money is gone, your hood is gone and now you must take it back at all costs. As I always say on all my game reviews, "I won't spoil" it for you. You will have the most fun you've had in a long time, I promise you that. This game is so silly and at times, plain stupid, but in a very good way. It takes elements from other games, GTA being the obvious one, and puts a spin to it that will make you wonder how the dudes at RockStar (I'm a fan) could miss it...You will laugh so hard your sides will hurt. The various weapons (a long one in particular) are fun to use, the various costumes and vehicle options will keep you busy and enterntained in between missions.
This game has kept its original formula, making it one of the best, most relaxed games you'll ever play. With plenty of rewards.

Graphics:
The game looks better than the console version and even more if you use Dx10 or higher. I'm running it at max settings with 2 GTX570s, 12GB, i950. I haven't had any issues at all. I've heard/read online that the "experts" think the game is not optimized for high end systems; well, I'm running it at max without a hicup. Game's smooth as it can be. Lighting and water effects look better than the console version and so do some of the textures. But to be honest, I'm having so much fun when I'm playing this game, I couldn't care less about the graphics.

Sound:
Both sound effects and the music are simply amazing. Explosions sound amazing. Gunshots are a bit generic, but never the less, they do sound good. My favourite is the background music during missions and the different radio stations. I was quite surprised to hear groups such as Tandem (a french canadian rap group) amongst others. 80's & 90's and a lot more rap. If you have a surround system, pump up the bass, this game sounds that good. Every single track played in this game adds a bit of flavour to every single situation. I sometimes drove around, not taking any missions, just listening to the radio; I would stop now and then to car jack a better looking ride, but then kept on driving.

Character and Vehicle Customization:
To put it simply, you have colours, clothes, hair styles, bling bling, rims, threads, bumbers, spoilers....what more can you ask? This is the one aspect of this game that others can't match. The countless options given to you add so much freedom to chose who or what you to look like and what you want to ride.

Record Mode:
The major difference between the console and PC versions. Record Mode, basically, record yourself (the character) during what you consider a good play/move or simply breaking havoc, and share it with others. I had a blast doing it and even try doing a bit of a remix with some video software of my own. It is fun and you should try it.

In conclusion, whether you get this game on sale or at full price, you will get your money's worth within the first couple of hours of play. So if you are still thinking about it, doubting it can deliver, due to past experiences, let me put your mind at ease, because Saints Row The Third has shown that the PC version can be an independent version, a game on its own with responsive, tight controls. What a PC game is supposed to be.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I am doing what now? Ok... November 18, 2011

By FileNotFound

Platform for Display:PC Download| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase

In the first hour of SR you will have more fun than you ever did in most "GTA style" games. I'm serious.

In the first hour you will rob a bank - with a helicopter, jump out of a plane - then jump through the plane, go skydiving while involved in a firefight and then you will storm into a military armory to steal a giant bomb and will hold off the tanks that come to defend the armory by using UAV drones. I'd go on but it gets a little absurd from there...

The game runs great, the voice acting is well done and funny, the missions are a blast and the opposing gangs are hilarious.

Oh and the game is on steam - except I love steam. So I'm not seeing any downsides there. In short - just buy it. I stopped playing Skyrim for this.