Black Zarak wrote: |
So is the game good? I've thought about buying it, but I don't know if it's just a cheap GTA clone or a good game on its own. |
I'd recommend it. Once GTA IV comes out you may not care. But if you want something to occupy your time until then its good.
Even though its next gen, San Andreas can still compete with it. GTA has been doing it for so long, it seems they are getting better and better at it. But there are several things that Saints Row does better.
First of all, your character is completely customizable. But because of this you player has no personality, much like the main character in GTA III.
There is a lot of cool gear to wear, but not as much as there is in San Andreas. But all things considered, it is still better IMO. Trying on/changing outfits is much more smooth here. If you want a bandana, you only have to buy it once. You can then wear it forward or backwards, whereas in San Andreas, you have to buy both separately.
Customizing cars is much better in Saints Row. In GTA, if you spend money to customize a car, then total it out, you are SOL. But in Saints Row, there are several custom mods for each car. You can then save cars to your garage. It is then there forever until you delete it from your garage. So even if you abandon or total your favorite custom ride, you can go to your garage and it will still be there for you.
I also like the driving better in this. I hate doing street race missions in GTA. I love it in Saints Row.
There are several things they both do well and things both have on the other. Once GTA IV comes out, you may not want to play Saints Row. Everytime a new GTA comes out (LC/VC Stories aside), they get closer and closer to perfection. If they can capitalize on what Saits Row did better, they could and should put out a superior product.
But as far as being just another cheap GTA rip off, I'd say this is far from it. Its definately worth trying at least. And since its at a reasonable price currently, its a good buy as well. And its not too hard or too long so if you got it now, you could most likely complete it by the time the new GTA comes out.