Two are members of Santo Ileso’s main gangs, plus there’s Eli, your classic poindexter who loves New Yorker-style podcasts and has an underlying desire to become a business kingpin. The world of Saints Row (2022) is still ridiculously goofy, but it's slightly saner and relies less on shock value and crude humor to deliver a unique flavor of chaos.

You’re still The Boss, you still have a very diverse gang of allies, and you’re still trying to take over your city. Saints Row contatins frequent violence with blood effects and portrays the rise of a criminal gang in a realistic modern day America.Thanks to Marshall’s relentless PR team, they have a sterling public reputation as investors, innovators, peace-keepers, and civic-minded philanthropists.

There are also Perks, gained through completing challenges that grant passive bonuses to your player.The campaign could have been expanded upon so the elements that feel somewhat cut back could have been fleshed out. Surrounded by a military group named Legionnaires, they find themselves in grave danger until a mysterious revolutionary named Erina rescues them and offers an enticing deal in exchange for their help. You can throw explosive footballs attached to powerful thrusters or launch rockets out of a guitar case just as easily as you can use a trusty pistol or assault rifle. Despite the assortment of unique features, not every area feels hand-crafted or intentionally placed. As you'd expect, having another human to clown around with gives Saints Row an additional comedic edge, despite bouts of co-op-specific bugginess.

They are not only determined to bring down the corrupt society they see all around them, they also see themselves as the shepherds of the Idols flock, their ever-growing cult of devotees. You play as the Boss, who you can customize with virtually no limits, and you’re joined by your three friends Neenah, Kevin, and Eli, who are by your side as you build your brand-new Saints empire.Santo Ileso is also filled with plenty of interesting locales and dynamic events; NPCs will interact with each other and the environment in limited ways; police pull over cars; and signs of road work move around the city. People’s criticisms included things such as the character designs, feeling that they lacked the charm and uniqueness of the previous titles in the series.