There's been much ado about review code here at Push Square Towers of late, as our copy of Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell – and, consequently, bundled remaster Saints Row IV: Re-Elected – has seemingly got lost in the post. This means that we've, sadly, been unable to deliver on our New Year's Resolution of improving the timeliness of our critiques, but there's not a lot that we can do when the disc has a mind of its own. Fortunately, we can fall back on our faithful friend – the round up. Hopefully, we'll have something more concrete for you shortly. Sigh.
IGN - 7.8/10
Saints Row IV is just as much silly, largely challenge-free fun in Re-Elected as it was originally, even if it doesn't look as impressive as other recent remasters. Gat out of Hell's short but fun demonic adventure doesn't really justify re-buying the whole thing, but the Re-Elected package is the best way to experience Saints Row IV's power trip for the first time.
PSU - 7.5/10
Gat out of Hell applies a dose of air freshener to mask the musty smell emanating from the more traditional aspects of the Saints Row formula and delivers a fun, if overly familiar, slice of its chaos-riddled gameplay.
VideoGamer - 7/10
Gat out of Hell gives you more stuff to do, and is mildly entertaining while it lasts, but it's not a patch on the core game it comes with. If thought of as the side course to the main dish, this is fine. Newcomers will find a lot to enjoy, but there's little reason to return if a dive into Hell is what you were looking forward to.
Eurogamer.net - 6/10
For all the things Gat Out Of Hell could or ideally would do though, it's important to remember what it is - a standalone expansion. Go in remembering that, and knowing about the lack of missions, and it's a pleasant surprise how much it at least tries to offer within its limits. Just don't expect it to be a sequel, or even a full slice of Saints Row 4 at its best.
Have you – ahem – gat what it takes for more Saints Row, or will you be avoiding this extended re-release like a can of Saints Flow? Act like an idiot in the comments section below.
Comments 9
Mmm, I'm still interested.
I loved Saints Row 2, but the series has gotten a bit too stupid for my tastes.
I still want to know what extra it offers when you own both games. (Like if you own infamous second son and first light you can play as delsin in the arena)
I've only played Saints Row 3 and 4. I loved three with its over the top silliness and vein of humour, it just didn't take itself seriously at all. When I played 4 when it popped up on PS+ I hated it...fighting the aliens was dull and I hated the murky oily visuals, even if they were relevant to the narrative. The super powers were fun but over all I just couldn't get into it.
If they where going to remake anything it should of been 1 and 2. Not this
Looks like a really fun game, and whilst It's not a great value bundle, Saints 3 should've been thrown in as well. But I may actually get this if I see if cheap enough,.
I loved, loved, LOVED SR:IV
Let me tell you for why.
The following trailer is rated A for Awesome:
In a world... where AAA videogames had gotten a bit po-faced and serious... came one game... that had the courage to be shamelessly silly... gratuitously goofy... and outrageously over the top.
Yes, it was easy. Yes, it got a bit repetitive. Yes, when all's said and done it is a confection of a game: a temporary sugar rush rather than a gourmet meal like TLOU.
Doesn't matter. I had my fun, and that's all that matters.
Anybody who didn't enjoy Nolan North's voice acting, Aerosmith, Keith David, the guest appearance from Rowdy Roddy Piper, the cheeky Mass Effect "romance" parodies, running up buildings, beating up aliens, and singing along to Haddaway's "What Is Love" while flying a spaceship is pure evil.
And I will claw their furniture and poop in their slippers.
Saints row the third was way better. Not interested in this.
The Third was much better... IMO
The latest played like it had a load of cheat modes on ala the Megadrive days... just a bit pointless after a while..
Still, am aware of plenty of people who love it, so good for them, they get a fresh add-on and a kick up the jacksy graphics wise. Enjoy!
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