Summary
Two classic games from theSaints Rowfranchise are currently available for a very low price on the Xbox Store. TheSaints Rowgames began on the seventh generation of consoles such as the Xbox 360. While most would consider many games from that era as lost treasures, the Series X and Series S surprisingly offer a chance to play some select older titles. Some backwards compatible gems even go as far back as the original Xbox.
With sevengames set in theSaints Rowuniverse, it might be hard for fans to pick their favorites. Some players claim that the newest entry in the franchise doesn’t quite hold up to the experience provided by the original games. Many fans state that the mix of fun gameplay and a more laid back, comedic take on the series was what made the older titles unique, garnering a cult following, as well as standing out as not being just another lazyGrand Theft Autoclone.
Fans ofSaints Row 2and the originalSaints Rowcan pick up the games on the Microsoft Store for only $1.49 each, which is down from its original price of $9.99. While the series is mostly known for the latterSaints Rowgames, it was the second entry in the franchise which refined the formula and made it an iconic name. The firstSaints Rowstood as a serious competitor of theGrand Theft Autofranchise, with a customizable main character. The sequel built upon that engine, asSaints Row 2became known as one of the best open-world comedyand parody games. The wild direction that the title took in its second outing made it one of the most memorable titles to come out in its time.
Saints Row- $1.49 (from $9.99)
Saints Row 2- $1.49 (from $9.99)
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected- $3.99 (from $19.99)
Saints Row (2022)- $8.99 (from $29.99)
While the latest entry in the franchise was released in 2022, theSaints Rowreboot did not live up to the expectationsof fans craving for the nostalgic action that made the originals so popular. Many gamers noted that, while the visuals may have improved, and some quality-of-life changes were introduced, it just didn’t give the same feeling that the other games had. Quite a number of fans had negative reviews when that game came out.
Many gamers continue to wish that the olderSaints Rowtitles could be remasteredin the future, especially sinceSaints Row: The Thirdhad a remastered release in 2020. Sadly, Volition’s unexpected closure makes that an unsure dream that would probably take some time before it can come to fruition. Fortunately, the availability of these games on Xbox Series X/S at least allows nostalgic fans to experience the craziness of the previous games in the franchise. With an affordable price tag, those looking to scratch the itch may be able to boot up the game on their modern consoles.
Saints Row
The Saints Row franchise was originally considered a direct competitor to the Grand Theft Auto franchise. However, it wasn’t long before the series started to embrace its weird and wacky side, and the games became consistently more far-fetched and over-the-top with each entry.The latest game in the series, simply titled Saints Row, sees the series become more grounded, though reviews have been mixed.
