Canonized
Aimed at the players who may be looking for the kind of urban warfare that the next generation has to offer, Saints Row can easily feel like it is copying much of the core aspects that have helped to make the Grand Theft Auto series great. However, while they are similar, Volition's title sets itself apart from its rival with a degree of polish and a set of gameplay enhancements that help Saints Row tag a name for itself.

The generator used to help create your street persona is filled with a large number of options to help make your character as unique as you want them to be (aside from gender and height). You can even import your unique look to the online portion of the game to show off your custom face and body work. Once you're satisfied that you've got the look that will spread fear throughout Stilwater, you'll be quickly introduced to the 3rd Street Saints who are looking to add a little more muscle to their numbers. After a street lesson in initiation, you'll soon be ready to start taking on jobs that will have you facing off against the three largest gangs standing in the Saints' way.

Or you can ignore the story entirely and explore the city on your own. The choice is yours once you're on your own.

Play Style
Saints Row is filled with plenty of third person action filling the screen with bullets and mayhem, cars for the taking, and missions that will have you doing everything from taking out rival racers with automatic weapons to intimidating hair dressers. If you've played any of the recent GTA titles, the gameplay will feel very familiar to you. But while it may feel like it's copying the formula that Rockstar made famous, it also makes it very easy to get into the highly refined experience that Volition has created out of it.