Saints Row 1 - The ACTUAL Saints Row? (Review)

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  • Finally, the original and real #saintsrow. There's a warning before any spoilers. My setup to play this on PC is included in the downloads channel in my Discord server.
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ความคิดเห็น • 424

  • @Starsense
    @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Curious how many people have actually played this game, since its the one that doesn't get talked about much.
    Have you played it? Just watched the cutscenes instead? Planning to play it? What'd you think?

    • @DatBoiReaper
      @DatBoiReaper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely and really love about saints row 1 is soundtrack especially hurry hurry

    • @LeSuperFishe
      @LeSuperFishe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Played it back when i was 7 years old, around that time i never got to experience the story but i did play it sandbox throughout but later i bought my own copy to try it out and i played it to the end

    • @TheGameianDark
      @TheGameianDark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, I played this game on Xenia as well.. Emulating it is bit of pain.. Saints Row is a great game and an ultimate Gangster simulator with deep storytelling.. It definitely need Remastered which should release on multiple platform!

    • @TheGameianDark
      @TheGameianDark 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AliBazz I edited my comment just for U 🤣

    • @Blue-69-666
      @Blue-69-666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was my first Saints Row game. I replayed it on xenia a couple years ago with a lot of lag, and it was a little frustrating but I did finish it.
      Also, Saints Row 2 stores *did* have random sales, I think they're just not announced on radio stations

  • @kulengaisthekoolest
    @kulengaisthekoolest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    One of the hidden jokes in SR2
    Is the fact they built The Ultor building RIGHT over The Boss's original home

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      lol wow I didn't even notice that, that's awesome

    • @kulengaisthekoolest
      @kulengaisthekoolest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@Starsense it makes the boss vendetta against Ultor funnier when you realize it

    • @YZY_Fox21
      @YZY_Fox21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@kulengaisthekoolest Female 1 Are different than any voices... instead complained like"Look what they done to my city" She just appreciate how ultor renovate the city and Hoping The city will looks better with snow on it...

  • @CursedAnqxl
    @CursedAnqxl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    RIP saints row, gone but not forgotten. you were too good for this world, we loved you and the direct sequel called saints row 2. I swear, a lot of us didn't want you guys and gals to be replaced with whatever the hell we got for the reboot. we tried telling the developers that going after the original saints row fans was a big mistake, they should have listened to us. they should have agreed with us 100%, but now they always look at the negatives and never the positives, and now we have the saints number one enemy running volitio- *gunshot*

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      lol i got the reference, but yeah we just wanted a sequel to sr2.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      such a shame

    • @CursedAnqxl
      @CursedAnqxl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BlerdyQuad92 I will believe it when I see it. until then, there is no certainty on that.

    • @BlerdyQuad92
      @BlerdyQuad92 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CursedAnqxl But it's one game. Why would I think SR is done forever because of one game? Thats ridiculous

    • @CursedAnqxl
      @CursedAnqxl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BlerdyQuad92 okay. other games in other series that have mixed reviews and they learn from the negative reviews and make their next product better. volition is different though, despite them not rolling in cash like gta, they are still every bit as scummy if not more as the game giants. they don't care about your criticisms, they won't try to improve the game and they will attack you for liking the first two games. the character of the saints row series is dead, what is left is just an IP of a once beloved series is now a series that fights its self. they clearly don't want to make another saints row game, but they only do it because it makes them money unlike a brand new IP. that is the only reason why the series will not technically die, but it's character and charm are long gone.

  • @itsbreadbin
    @itsbreadbin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Saints Row 1 was the first Xbox 360 game I ever played, and honestly, I thought it was absolutely amazing as a kid. The lighting, water and shadows look incredibly good for a 2006 game. I also loved the small interactions such as robberies, the game's usage of Havok physics, purchasing items from stores such as drinks etc; these little details went a long way. The gunplay, while a little dated, is still pretty fun as well. I used to love this game, man.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They put so much little details into the game and that's what all adds up to make it a great experience

    • @itsbreadbin
      @itsbreadbin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Starsense absolutely; and I always found the statement that it was "nothing more than a GTA clone" to be pretty unfair and disingenuous.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@itsbreadbin agreed it had a lot more to it than that

  • @JBCG33
    @JBCG33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The homies in SR1 are pretty good. Unfortunately you’ll have to complete activities to unlock most of them. Zomibie Lin, Samantha, Laura and Mr. Wong to name a few.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't get me wrong, some of the side characters are awesome. I freaking love Mr. Wong, but my complaint was more that we couldn't have the main crew instead.

    • @JBCG33
      @JBCG33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Starsense Ahh okay got it. 👍🏿

    • @BDozer666
      @BDozer666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For Zombie Lin, you just have to call the Voodoo guy phone number afaik. And you get the best homie (Wheel Woman) at the start of the game :P

  • @christiangreen6827
    @christiangreen6827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was a great video. I never played SR1 but I watch a lot of other people play it. I loved playing SR 2 and 3. Also thank you for reminding me of all the great playa lines cracked me up.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      XD no prob, yeah I had to include them all since there's only a few. My favorite is after the Rollerz and the way Julius responds cracks me up.

  • @iroc-z50bmg34
    @iroc-z50bmg34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was a fantastic review. Im a longtime saints row fan, and from what i see most people really just talk about the second, 3rd and whatever new one is coming out. Now don't get me wrong, i love all of those games and SR2 and 3 are masterpieces, but it's great to see a genuine current review of SR1. This was my second Saints row game after the 3rd, and i have lots of nostalgia and love for it. Hearing someone mention it's actual strengths and weaknesses was great. All in all, love seeing it get some recognition (especially about it's lack of checkpoints) fantastic review! Glad our series has fans like you.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I try to be constructive in my feedback and talk about the positives and negatives. I think SR1 is the second best game in the series, but its probably my least favorite to actually play.

  • @TheGameianDark
    @TheGameianDark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I am glad that I played this first and then SR2 cause I can see how the issues U listed with SR1 can be annoying for someone who played SR2 first.. Still I say for the time it came, I love SR for the world building, its multilayer story telling, it's diverse characters and how detailed Stillwater feels despite of its age! Also, Benjamin King is just too good

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here. Though, if I started with 1 + 2 I might have hated 3 and those after. So I dunno. This game did a lot right. I love King.

    • @nicktubara
      @nicktubara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Starsense the big guy in The Green Mile Michael Arthur Clarke, that was who voiced King. R.i.p.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nicktubara yeah he was great

  • @BeasleySays
    @BeasleySays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One thing I didn't realize on this game is that when the in game stores have a sales commercial on the radio,they actually have a sale at the store.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah its such a great level of detail

  • @tylertheguy3160
    @tylertheguy3160 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I played this game for the first time, the first boss line I heard was the "Hope you don't mind hepatitis" line. Not gonna lie, that had my jaw on the floor.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha great line

  • @arthurmcaryanmcnuggetsblackone
    @arthurmcaryanmcnuggetsblackone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Soothing voice and nostalgia hits me hard on this one. Remembering my long time friend and I Stealing the Vaults, testing each other to see who could unlock them the fastest. So much fun we had in the late 2000s

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :) For real, I've got my own stash of good memories from this series too

  • @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer
    @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saints Row 1 is where it all started.

  • @sleepyheadru5051
    @sleepyheadru5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was always astound that in the first sr the quality of the character models is much better than in sr2, specifically how the faces and facial animations look like, if I think about it that way, then this is my only complaint about the second game

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hmm I hadn't noticed that. My complaints with the second game are not including the Theft diversion and removing the combat effects off of drugs.

    • @itsbreadbin
      @itsbreadbin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @sleepyhead Ru Your profile picture is Dance with the Dead and I'm here for it.

  • @ageidyne
    @ageidyne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was the first game I played way back on my Xbox 360. I only ever completed one full playthrough, and I will never play it again; That way I’ll never forget my first introduction to Stilwater and its Saints. Truly an amazing game.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a way to cherish it, though sometimes that can make return trips even more powerful!

    • @ageidyne
      @ageidyne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense Very true! I’ve had a couple return trips with SR2, every single one being an absolute blast.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ageidyne same, its always a pleasure going back

  • @nobodycares743
    @nobodycares743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "This can be ok for the sake of roleplay
    *Because i definitely want to roleplay as a dead black man* "
    - Starsense 2022

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lmfao u know it

  • @mirabc1mira548
    @mirabc1mira548 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your voice, you have the same tone as the girl at Freckle Bitches drive through from SR1.

  • @northernnightmare7986
    @northernnightmare7986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember playing this at a public arcade. They had 360's set up and you could pay to play for an hour or so. I was far to young but I got away with it for a while before they caught on 😅

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      haha that's pretty awesome. I didn't even know about it until many years later.

  • @LoneWolf-vi7jh
    @LoneWolf-vi7jh ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lin was still is and forever will be my only #1 beyond favorite character R.I.P. Lin.😲🥺😢😥😭💔 #RIPLin #SaintsRow #2006 #Xbox360Exclusive

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lin was the shit. Still salty that she was in the files for Saints Row 4 and cut from the game.

  • @realsaint7571
    @realsaint7571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sr1 is very enjoyable for its story and had the strongest gangsta, sr2 my favorite but it did have some higher level stuff like ultor and fictional gangs but still stayed true to saints row and making it 10x better story wise and gameplay

    • @YZY_Fox21
      @YZY_Fox21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i only know that the most gangster for me in sr2 only samedi and brotherhood this two gangs are tough even Donnie said Playa should not Underestimate This red gang.. even shaundi warn playa too about Green gangs it just not normal gangs.. they are insane

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed. Almost nothing but improvements.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes they are nutss

  • @skrillexbeastx3234
    @skrillexbeastx3234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember the first time i saw the ending it blew my tiny mind

  • @cheesegromit6383
    @cheesegromit6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great review really loving your videos ❤

  • @eldafasyt
    @eldafasyt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank for the video, I just started playing yesterday and I think this will be one of my favorite games

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      awesome to hear :D

  • @pacedsnm1201
    @pacedsnm1201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    10/10 review cant wait for more reviews

  • @escritora84
    @escritora84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These were my feelings summed up about SR1 as well. This was the last SR game I played, and I think if I had played it during the height of the multiplayer days, I probably would've loved it the way Flippy and Mr. Saints do. I get into goofy hijinks with my friends on co-op, and I could only imagine the levels of craziness I could've gotten into.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, it probably would have stuck with me more than it did.

  • @xotl2780
    @xotl2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had the best time playing this one because I played it waaay back when it came out, when I was just a little gangster. The twist-ending even made me nervous; there was no way to know before playing the sequel if your character - or even your gang - would survive.
    Trivia time!
    1) The SR1 manual was designed to resemble a law-enforcement document, written by an "undercover agent" who infiltrated the Saints (who of course ended up being Troy). Inside you would find information about the gangs and their history, stains from coffee cups, and a bunch of cop-lingo.
    2) Though compared to it's sequel the world of SR1 seems a bit bare-bones, there was at least one mechanic I don't think I've yet seen replicated where enemy gangs would actively attack each other. If you were in Carnalez territory for example, it would be entirely possible to see 2 or 3 cars of Westside Rollerz packed with gangsters driving down the road gunning down anyone in red.
    3) I don't know if you used it or not in your adventure but the pimpcane shotgun in this game is one of the deadliest video-game weapons ever designed. Maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration as there aren't any APCs or tanks or VTOLs or battleships or death stars to test it on, but the extremely frustrating airport mission where you dispatch Angelo becomes trivial as you can destroy the aircraft during your first pass with only a few shots. Hunting down the monorails in this game and blowing them up was good times indeed.
    4) Those pesky assassination activities in this game are pretty horrible, but one of the ways you can make them easier is that in your in-game menu you were actually able to select which target you were hunting at a time without having to go all the way back to the starting point for the activity. Just go to where the target is with the right weapon and you're set. I think this feature was included in the sequel, but beware as the menu I'm referring to is buried within the UI somewhere.
    5) All those phone-numbers you see scattered around the games' bus stops and on billboards? Call them up sometime. Each one has a different voice line depending on who you're calling, and they sometimes have a function. Don't want to wait for one of those monorails? Don't bother! Call yourself a cab from one of the in-game cab companies and they'll take you where you wanna go.
    6) One time I hijacked a Westside Roller and he shouted at me "Be careful, the 4th gear stinks!" Never forgot that man's kindness.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had no idea about the SR1 manual, that's seriously cool I've gotta try and find some pictures of it. I've used the pimp shotgun before. Its pretty wild - I guess I'm just a little more drawn to the regular stuff but I still enjoy the goofy things on occasion :P I knew some of these but didn't know a number of them. Very cool facts, thanks for sharing!

  • @kea7119
    @kea7119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In an Era where they shit and spit remake and remaster left and right everywhere. You would think they would remaster Saint Row. Long story short. I never played. I'd love to play it. But i won't unless they remake/remaster it.
    That being said. Always a pleasure to hear from you Star. Love your endearing individuality, quick wit and charisma. Makes for some seriously entertaining humor. That being said. Have a good day. Until we meet again! Ciaociao!

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      forreal its a shame we never got a PC port of this game.
      Thank you very much for the kind words

    • @stewartlound8673
      @stewartlound8673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense PC players would of had a PC port but just like with saints row 2 they lost the sauce code and apparently as of now they have no plans for ports or remasters of saints row 1 and 2 tbh that's a shame as sales wise would of done alot better than the reboot.

  • @MercyBot7
    @MercyBot7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Damn, sucks this channel seems dead and the twitch channel. You've got a really neat presentation and voice.

  • @Godpk11
    @Godpk11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This serves as a reminder that I still need to get this game on an emulator someday.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      totes worth

  • @IAMthatIAM992
    @IAMthatIAM992 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this. These damn reboots make it virtually impossible to find content for the og games

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, did they really have to use the same name? A pain. But np!

  • @Dineffable
    @Dineffable 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hey!! rewatching some videos bc I really like the way you narrate :)

  • @orbakun
    @orbakun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome. Can’t wait to see what you cover next

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got a couple more coming in the next week :)

  • @chrisenglish3476
    @chrisenglish3476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    There were so many amazing aspects to this game. I haven't played it in at least a decade, but still vividly remember just about everything. Also love Starsense's passion for Saints Row. It definitely shows in the videos. Very happy I stumbled across this channel.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey glad to have you here, I appreciate the kind words. Yeah this game did so much right.

  • @restlessrhys04
    @restlessrhys04 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have ptsd from this game that Carnales mission is the only reason I haven’t replayed it :(

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i dont blame you lol

  • @luckypozzo3939
    @luckypozzo3939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a teenager I was never allowed to own the GTA games due to how notorious they were, but I was able to convince my parents to get me the lesser known "clones." I spent a lot of time playing Driv3r on Xbox and Saint's Row on Xbox 360. There were definitely some cool little details in Saint's Row, like being able blow the monorail off of the track with explosives. It was one of the first games I played on Xbox LIVE as well, and had some really memorable game modes. I especially loved the one where teams had to run around the same map collecting valuables for cash to pimp a car out the fastest while being able to sabotage each other. Lots of memories while watching this video!

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Actually not the first time I've heard this experience. Seems a lot of people used Saints Row as a loophole to play something like GTA, haha. Sounds like some great times.

  • @shadowmaster452
    @shadowmaster452 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Made me chuckle with the 2Pac joke, tbh he was the first rapper who really broke a lot of sterotypes and rules when it came to masculine fashion lol, remember that corset thingy or whatever it was? Yeah
    I still prefer my earring on the left haha

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, right? Just wear whatever you think looks cool. I think Tupac may have had both ears pierced, but not certain.

    • @shadowmaster452
      @shadowmaster452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense Yup, he also had the nose stud lol. Cool reviews, I love them and I love seeing people playing the first saints row as it's my favorite of the entire franchise.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shadowmaster452 Thank you :D

  • @TrippTech
    @TrippTech ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here after volition shut down. End of an era.

  • @Pyridius
    @Pyridius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this review as a fan of the newer ones! Good stuff :)

  • @prodgeezee
    @prodgeezee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still playing this in 2023, amazing game. They don’t make them like this anymore 😢

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      damn right :(

  • @aliatef7203
    @aliatef7203 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    damn a whole ass saints row channel, was thinking of playing 1 and thought it'd be impossible finding a review for it wwith the shitty remake having the same name and all, great vid

  • @kyrenity
    @kyrenity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Probably won't go out of my way to play this one and just watch the cutscenes online if I got curious, but it's a pretty decent start for the franchise. While it seems to have that SR charm, it seems a bit more serious compared to the other 3 entries; SR3 feels like the opposite of this game, with SR2 being like a balance between the two.
    Thanks for covering the whole series! Excited to see what comes next then (🦔?).

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah nothing wrong with that. Its a good game, but can be a bit tedious to get through with the respect grind and whatnot. You won't miss much by just going with the cutscenes and they aren't very long. Good way to start an SR2 playthrough.
      The pleasure is all mine.

  • @Tomb-G19
    @Tomb-G19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved online gang matches, DMF #1

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sadly never played any of the pvp multiplayer but i heard people liked it a lot

    • @alejandrososa3168
      @alejandrososa3168 ปีที่แล้ว

      The online was unlike anything seen before in an open world sandbox game. Even though the online was not open world.

  • @itachijr7054
    @itachijr7054 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rip saints row 1&2 y'all will forever be missed

  • @Zuernaxashyr
    @Zuernaxashyr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It has a couple hiccups but I love SR1. Not as much as 2 ofc but it's definitely 2nd place on my list.
    SR2 also has those store sales that you can hear about on radios stations too btw.
    I also agree about the respect grind in SR1. It is very grindy in this game.. I actually like it in SR2 as you can seem to get alot pretty quickly plus most activities are really fun.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, SR2 fixed that so I never minded it all. I just play through a few of my favorite activities and I'm set for the rest of the game. Didn't even realize it had sales. XD

  • @thosetwobarnharts5347
    @thosetwobarnharts5347 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your review! Love this series 😎🤙

  • @CarlosRodriguez-ei3hj
    @CarlosRodriguez-ei3hj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You forgot the final secret.. Check the final audio just at the final credit roll. The character survive !

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never heard of this. Can you link me a video of it?

  • @atpyro7920
    @atpyro7920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From watching this video Saints Row seems like it sort of speedran the 3D GTA games' progression: the first game is the trilogy (3, VC, SA), the second is IV, and the Third is 5. 4 probably won't be directly comparable to GTA 6 (and GOH is uh, incomparable), but the general aesthetic seems to evolve along the same lines despite taking less time to develop. Probably some insight into late naughts/early 10's game design to be gleaned there.
    Anyways, another great Saints Row video. You actually got me to play SR 2, and i'm going to start SR3 soon. It's a bit odd going back to the beginning of the series after starting with 4, but I can definitely appreciate what each game is as parts of the franchise, even if it's pretty clear that Volition trying to top themselves every time kinda bit them in the ass hard.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah kind of, but 3 doesn't fit in with the first two at all. I usually just think of them as 1 + 2 and 3, 4 + GOOH.
      Glad to help get someone to play such a great game :D

  • @Milty2001
    @Milty2001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember playing this game with my friend at his place, its one of my favorite games that were a competitor to gta, i remember the coolest thing about it was the customization and the gang style, as for the story i love it even with its grounded story that evolves around gangs, the controls were abit janky but the ability to free aim was pretty cool

  • @AlexanderT420
    @AlexanderT420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mean. Even if the ear piercing thing was true. Though it switches sides depending on country. Pretty sure it's the left one here in the UK. Tupac would have still be badass if he was gay

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure would be. I just remember in like the 2000s alot of men making a big fuss about which ear to pierce.
      I think Tupac had both of his ears pierced.

    • @AlexanderT420
      @AlexanderT420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Starsense I did too. I don't see the logic of a gay ear? Haha. What's cool is cool. Piercings and Tupac, they're just cool. It was hilarious the character creation part of your video honestly. The jump of not being able to change gender to settling for Tupac. Both sound and funny decision.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlexanderT420 Hahaha thank you! I'm not one for playing dressup with male characters so what better solution than to play an iconic rapper?

  • @TheGravityShifter
    @TheGravityShifter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very good review. And while I agree that sexism isn't good regardless of which gender is at the receiving end, this is (obviously) pretty normal in gang culture unfortunately (some women join for these reasons), and when I see a game that goes to this realm, I prefer seeing it as uncensored because it makes it feel more real. And the inclusion of this issue makes me appreciate Lin more as a character.
    Though in SR, I think it's kinda funny in sequels since even though you can play female, in most cases it still assumes you're a male since they never went through the trouble to add detail where the game acknowledges what Gender you chose.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't have a problem with video game discrimination when its done in a way that feels accurate. For example, Shogo Akuji in Saints Row 2 also makes women do nasty shit to him during a cutscene. However, he's meant to be an absolutely disgusting pig so it never bothered me. It just builds to the character of him being truly an asshole, without making the game feel like it wants to send this message of sexism. Cyrus Temple in SR4 when he comes after Kinzie, makes constant messages about how useless women are. It just makes him feel like a douchebag character, which he is.
      The sexism in SR1 isn't limited to jerk characters, but more across the entire board. You can't play a female, all the women that do appear in the game (gang members, many npcs) are dressed in very skimpy clothing. Hell, the one I showed in the store has her nipples stabbing through the shirt like its some anime thing.
      Lin is a great character, but she's the only core female gang member and also the only member that dies. They also make her start to fall for a man.
      Add in the countless characters that are awful to women in the storyline. Its not just key characters that we plan to kill - its NPCs roaming around and homies you call in. (Many have dialogue lines about degrading women, such as Wheels)
      It all adds up to be a constant flow of misogyny and its not enjoyable.
      It makes me think the actual developers were the sexist ones, and not only the characters. This is more of what I meant when I complained about the sexism in the game.

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense Those are solid points which I failed to notice despite having played them all. Shogo's and Temple's death in those instances are definitely satisfying with how scummy they were. Shogo especially. But it was nice to see Kinzie rip Cyrus apart as well.
      Ye those are fair statements. Though I personally don't think it's sexism behind the wheel. I think it just shows the demographic they aimed for. But at the same time I don't think even GTA went that far with women outside of Strip Clubs and Prostitutes so I see what you're saying.
      Lin's case yeah, definitely complicated there when you bring those parts up and I totally agree. Still though, I think she's great and she didn't take crap from people.
      In a real life situation (if that's what they aimed for), it was pretty bold of them to add in those things because that to me shows they are willing to take risks for controversy in their art, and as an artist at heart, I can live with that. But from just general gameplay perspective, I totally understand what you are saying.
      As a male myself, it's one of the reasons I hate the She-Hulk show. Just a ton of man degrading and man hating, but it's not a creative decision. One creative example of this kind of thing against men would probably be in Zelda. In Breath of the Wild, I was annoyed that Link couldn't enter this one city ran by the Gerudo Race (mostly women) and because of their gender based culture, men aren't allowed in the city period. But it didn't take the fun out of the game for me. But I'd be lying if I said it didn't offend me to some level lol.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheGravityShifter True that, though I still managed to feel sorry for Shogo by the end of it. Crazy that the game was so powerful it could make me feel emotion for a character that was practically designed for me to hate.
      Maybe it wasn't but they didn't do anything to convince me otherwise. I mean you can't even play as a female lol.
      I liked Lin a lot and wish she had made it into the second game alongside Johnny. They even cut her from her SR4 return :(
      With all that said, I'd rather the game be offensive than so censored it has no identity like the most recent iteration. Interesting to see how far its come. Though I think SR2 had the perfect balance.

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense Yeah, I think the way he was killed would make anyone feel sorry. Like I wished death on him but not in that way.
      True, and I've yet to find a reason why it's male only in the creator so I think it can be anyone's guess tbh.
      Yeah I remember that. And Donnie would've saved her and I think that would've brought closure to her character along with their relationship. But at the same time we'd have an evil Gat clone which means Gat's death wouldn't have been Retconned, so it's very conflicting on what I would've wanted in the end.
      Yeah it's pathetic how lame the reboot went. Trying to please everyone pleases no one. SR2 I have to agree with that since it's more aware that it's a game, and it's more... Ig you can say artistic than realistic.
      Also, the fact the Playa gets a retcon to be either gender than just the one allows for a more interesting dynamic in leadership. Also, I usually prefer playing a Female over Male a lot in games like this. Females just have more options for customizing so it's like the ultimate eye candy. But I digress.

  • @li_B4shar_il
    @li_B4shar_il 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is an underrated saints row title, the best saints row imo

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah not many people seem to ever talk about this one

  • @vinnysh5664
    @vinnysh5664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are really well edited and written. Please don't stop making them, you are very talented!

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! More coming soon.

  • @shoresy6943
    @shoresy6943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're finally back. 😍

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      not going nowhere :)

  • @vinilima1227
    @vinilima1227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first introduction to saints row was at the same time to xbox 360 10 years ago when i was 9 LOL. And the guys let me play it for a little little bit because i died and needed to pass the controller!! Then i wanted an xbox 360 for Christmas and I mostly wanted to find SR 1 and 2 but i think they’re very very hard to find in Brazil. But one day i was in a video game store and found both in double pack version out of the blue!! But i had already found the third and even 4 !! It was really cool, liked it when I finished it but i have serious problems with this game, the fact you’re forced to do side missions (that in my opinion most are bad, boring and get harder) in order to do the story missions is an absurd, unbelievable! that’s my biggest problem but my 2nd is the artificial intelligence especially when you depend on it and many missions were way to tough to me lol but aside that it’s a freaking amazing game !!! I really like it !!! The customization is mind-blowing since this very first game !! The soundtrack is amazing too and i like the story and characters. The humor is pretty good too, i can imagine people playing this in 2006 in a time that there was no GTA for xbox 360 yet and in some aspects SR 1 is already more fun that some GTA games. Great video!!

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah I'm torn on if this is my favorite saints OST or if it's 2. probably 2 but this one comes very close.

    • @vinilima1227
      @vinilima1227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense it’s insane i love all games soundtracks but saints row 1 and 2 are the best easily, mostly because i love hip hop, especially in SR2

  • @sharkbrostar9glory59
    @sharkbrostar9glory59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The one game I want to play they don't want me to play for a odd reason.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ikr its a shame it never got re-released

  • @RedDolittle
    @RedDolittle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:20 hahaha I'm sorry to say this, but Freckle B- DJ sounds like you! 🤣🤣

  • @CLIFFWILKES
    @CLIFFWILKES ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Playing this now in 2023 This Game is Old But Gold 🥇😁💯

  • @fpsraccoon9781
    @fpsraccoon9781 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your voice. I could listen to you for hours. 😊

  • @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer
    @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer ปีที่แล้ว

    I officially remembered that time I got my Xbox 360 along with this game and a copy of Just Cause 1.

  • @helicopterk3n708
    @helicopterk3n708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *Roleplaying As A Dead Black Man*
    Was Probably The Best Thing For This Channel😝

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha it was either him or Kanye

  • @dominationwarrior79
    @dominationwarrior79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this game was a enjoy! The dialogue in this is top notch!

  • @dantetirado4311
    @dantetirado4311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was one of the first games I played on the 360, it will always have a special place in my heart. I don’t like comparing the series to GTA but this was like a next-gen GTA game back then before GTA4 came out. It had a “gangsta” and early 2000’s vibe to it that feels like a time capsule whenever I revisit it. A proper remake would do this game wonders as I’m sure many people would love to see the story again or for the first but with a female playa.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      agreed I'd be happy with just an enhanced port for PC lol

  • @alexhaigh5010
    @alexhaigh5010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The MP servers are sadly broken too, can’t even finish off the achievements for 1000 gamerscore now

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh really? I thought it still had an active MP community. That sucks.

  • @ErickJohnson-rz5lg
    @ErickJohnson-rz5lg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saints row legendary I wish they would re release the soundtrack classic

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for real I had to make a playlist from it.

  • @OneRealOG
    @OneRealOG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was so hyped for this read about it so much over and over in gameinfromer magazine. One of main reasons I got xbox 360 back in the day over ps3 (and oblivion of course lol) played this way before gta 4, it had everything I hoped for from open world gaming felt so "next gen" compared to my ps2 lol. Saint's row 1 will forever be in my heart and would die or something if it was ever ported or remaster to current consoles 🙏

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wish, it sucks there's no easily accessible way to play this one

  • @Wavyruizblvcklvnd
    @Wavyruizblvcklvnd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ngl hector , Victor and angelo are the most memorable to me 😭

  • @mohdadeeb1829
    @mohdadeeb1829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My review about this game.
    Saints Row stand on its own merit. You would be considered a criminal if you consider it a GTA clone. It sets up the bar for the series pretty high with the amount of attention to details, story, missions and even replayability. Graphics aim to be more cartoony and it executes it immaculately.
    Score: 7.4/10

  • @walteracevedo5105
    @walteracevedo5105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owned the physical SR1 at one point before having to sell it (the game, not the console). The multiplayer was awesome, with almost everyone playing "Protect the Pimp" just for the op Foam Finger. Only bought the digital copy cause someone posted the long lost "Flaming Playa" easter egg on TH-cam. Shame Volition changed, but still great memories.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah I heard awesome things about the old multiplayer community. that's a part of saints row I've never experienced

  • @JKHGAMING
    @JKHGAMING 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started with saints row 2 but saints row 1 hands down is my favorite for being the most gangster

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for sure the most gangster one

  • @InternetMouse
    @InternetMouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The game that started this amazing franchise. Loved saints row 1 and 2. Shame the reboot destroyed everything good bout saints row. Why can't we ever get those type games again.

    • @YZY_Fox21
      @YZY_Fox21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The old devs left... Jim boones screw it and Journos and anita didnt like Volition making sr like Gangster thats why they rather listening these two things.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because we're in a generation of Twitter.

    • @InternetMouse
      @InternetMouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Starsense true that girl. What a pathetic generation.

  • @BadaBing420
    @BadaBing420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best saints row

  • @Shallemb
    @Shallemb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that you made Tupac! You win the internet today!!!

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha hell yea

  • @Sxmpra_
    @Sxmpra_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first was sr2, Second was sr3, then went back and played 1. It was extremely fun

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish I had played this one sooner than I did

  • @Demon-qc1ye
    @Demon-qc1ye 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All I can do is promise you, that I’ll keep doing it.

  • @youngrockstar600
    @youngrockstar600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game hella fun

  • @lolcat
    @lolcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving these reviews, you don't hold back lol

  • @cokeofftheblock9244
    @cokeofftheblock9244 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was surprised to hear your voice and find out that females also played something like this

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trust me I'm the only one LMAO

  • @amysel
    @amysel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Btw the game does have multiple secret homies by calling phone numbers you see all over the city on ads and on walls.
    You can also call the cabs for fast travel instead of the train, which is also a feature in SR2.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yeah, my complaint with the homies was more that I couldn't have the main cast.

  • @DA-wr9uy
    @DA-wr9uy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video 👍🏼

  • @kulengaisthekoolest
    @kulengaisthekoolest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The first time I heard good with them numbers by al gator
    I dead ass thought it was Warren Williams as Ez Money doing a diss track on the saints while rapping/telling the origin of the Vice Kings
    The verse where he says
    "I ain't one of them fake reverend niggas"
    I laughed out loud and thought of the Julius speech at the church
    The verse where he says
    "The coldest nigga off the streets is in the industry"
    It felt like he was talking about Benjamin King
    Ik it was long but anyways it's why I love that song

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha prob why its one of the tracks for the title screen!

  • @almostfree9255
    @almostfree9255 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reggie and the full effect on the background ❤❤❤

  • @skrillexbeastx3234
    @skrillexbeastx3234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video i don't know if i should try and play it tho

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think its worth at least giving it a whirl, even if you don't commit to a full playthrough. You can always watch the cutscenes, should you decide to not go through the entire game.

  • @arturoh4985
    @arturoh4985 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first saints row was the best just wished they had made a free mode for other people to play or co-op like the second

  • @s7n543
    @s7n543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best way for me cause i love this game, was to find yur favorite couple activities, count how many neighborhoods the gang has and do as many of them as possible. It was kinda easy to get like 18 bars of respect which is enough to play a while and its a good source of money and i hated being stopped just for the strongholds which contributed nothing but headache so this also helped for that.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      oh yeah the strongholds were obnoxious interruptions as well

  • @chadhyman2972
    @chadhyman2972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never played this one but damn love your review on this one tho.. I wonder what's next for you 🤔

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! I have a couple more videos coming out within the next week

  • @d820m
    @d820m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not that it really matters, but Victor was not related to Hector and Angelo Lopez...his last name is Rodriguez

  • @gradywall3086
    @gradywall3086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    While saints row the first is created for Xbox 360. Backwards compatibly for newer Xbox’s work on the game

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i will stick to xenia, runs great and you can upscale it

    • @gradywall3086
      @gradywall3086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Starsense fair enough, most people don’t have an old copy at hand. I just have a lot of disk copies. So it was easier to just utilize the backwards compatibility.

  • @chilbiyito
    @chilbiyito ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good videos i think subbed

  • @maxmote23
    @maxmote23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always thought the stores having sales was pretty immersive

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah I love details like that.

  • @Shay_Mendez
    @Shay_Mendez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm downloading it right now for Xenia. I know I'm gonna enjoy this!

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nice, hope you do

  • @JohnSmith-XYZ
    @JohnSmith-XYZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review. The love for the franchise comes through.

  • @alfred7887
    @alfred7887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ขอขอบคุณ

    • @alfred7887
      @alfred7887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shit i forget to type and it’s setting on my language 😂

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aw thank you so much! I appreciate it very much. :D

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahaha not a problem. khob khun ka!

  • @Senti17
    @Senti17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saints Row....
    Ain't nothing I can say about it anymore

  • @0-kingsloth-020
    @0-kingsloth-020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:06 it's usually called a jump in in real life, I'm guessing cause your getting jumped and getting in to the gang

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh really? I always thought the term "jump" was only for an outside group jumping someone. Interesting that a real gang might use it for that as well as do this.

  • @MikazukiRobo
    @MikazukiRobo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I played sr1 I imagined that Julius was spawn. They got the same voice actor and I grew up loving that show. I'd have to say sr2 was my all time fave of the saints series. Have you ever played the warriors for ps2? It's another good gangster game.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope I have not played it. I'll look it up

  • @johnnylattarulo6735
    @johnnylattarulo6735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I love your voice! 😍❤

  • @Nukeclearw1nter
    @Nukeclearw1nter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played it , it pretty all right 6/10 saInts row is one my favorite game franchises. Fallout is always first though. Good video.

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fair enough! Fallout is great too.

  • @ErickJohnson-rz5lg
    @ErickJohnson-rz5lg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:19 I wish we could have played as a female character on the first saints row I always play as female character from time to time I find them more interesting when I play the saints row

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, woulda been nice but a lot of games in the 2000s were guilty of this back when they thought women didn't play video games.

    • @ErickJohnson-rz5lg
      @ErickJohnson-rz5lg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Starsense that's crazy

  • @slxxpyhollow
    @slxxpyhollow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait wait wait one second, Saints Row works on Xenia now!?! :D

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Works wonderfully on the Canary branch with a few config edits. My full setup is in my Discord under #downloads.

  • @amysel
    @amysel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think looking at the state of crime sandbox games the year this came out makes it a bit more obvious just how good this game was when it came out. The last GTA game was San Andreas on the PS2 and the True Crime series was mid to terrible. This was the first major 7th gen sandbox game and it came out half a year before the PS3 (which partially explains why it only released on 360).
    This game kinda filled a hole people needed at the time and genuinely surpassed expectations for a "gta clone"

    • @Starsense
      @Starsense  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2000s games were peak

  • @MrHappyUnicorn
    @MrHappyUnicorn ปีที่แล้ว

    My very first saints row when i was 11