The Real Saints Row | Saints Row (2006) Retrospective

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  • #saintsrow #retrospective
    In this video, I will be discussing the impact that the original Saints Row had when it first released. I have been a fan of the saints row series since Saints Row 2 onwards, but never got a chance to play the original game. This video will provide an in-depth look on why I think the first Saints Row game was able to stand on its own in a world where the GTA series was going strong. Hope you enjoy!
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    Saints Row is a 2006 action-adventure game developed by Volition and published by THQ for the Xbox 360. It was released in North America on August 29, 2006. Set within the fictional city of Stilwater (modeled after Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Baltimore), the single-player story follows a player-created character who joins the 3rd Street Saints gang after they save his life, and helps them rise to prominence by undermining enemy criminal syndicates, while slowly building up his own reputation within the gang. The storyline is non-linear, and divided into three separate story arcs for each rival gang that the player must defeat.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:24 Development
    3:27 Presentation
    11:56 Story
    19:32 Activities
    24:18 Gameplay
    30:35 Final Words
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  • @Courier_Seven
    @Courier_Seven ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Saints row 1 and 2 seriously made me believe that they could potentially compete with the grand theft auto games for real. Such real and gritty story beats mixed in with the great comedy and gameplay really made these games something special. Insurance fraud is probably one of my favorite side activities in any game ever. Then saints row 3 was released and ive never been more disappointed in watching something with so much potential be squandered and made into a legitimate joke.

    • @markmagician2471
      @markmagician2471 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I rather play 3 than that Reboot trash

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Now that I have played the first SR, I agree that the first two games were big competitors for GTA. There were serious moments but things weren't too grounded. While it's not for everyone, I did enjoy the goofiness of SR3. It has been a long time since I played it though, so my opinion might change after playing SR2!

    • @MerlautZone
      @MerlautZone ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same way I feel. I actually liked Saints Row more than GTA til The Third came out. Saints Row had another chance to shine with the reboot, but dropped the ball again, and is dead at this point. Plus that was after the GTA trilogy definitive disappointed a lotta fans like myself so Saints Row could've held us over, but NOPE.

    • @philippebeauvais9281
      @philippebeauvais9281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 100%

    • @SinoWorldTai
      @SinoWorldTai ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MerlautZone reboot ain’t that bad bro Atleast there’s no aliens and weird shit

  • @TkMrMerk
    @TkMrMerk ปีที่แล้ว +12

    when everyone talks about saints row they never talk about how iconic the multiplayer is. the glitches built into the skill levels, the quick switches, the moonwalking, a tapping, the slap teleport on PTP, the game was way ahead of its time, it had gang leaderboards, gang matches, custom lobbies, SR1 multiplayer still is GOATED

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is one thing I did neglect until I did some research on the game. I think the servers are still up so if I spent more time with it, I probably would've checked it out for a bit!

  • @gizza1825
    @gizza1825 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I Love Saints Row 1 & 2
    So much memories & countless hours played.

  • @PlaidSuitPinstripeWorld
    @PlaidSuitPinstripeWorld ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Still the best game in the franchise imo.

  • @ADL21
    @ADL21 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great video, I've played SR 2006 about 4 times, most recently in the lead up to the 2022 game and I was surprised how well it holds up 17 years later. Each SR game has a distinct vibe and those vibes have staying power!

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks!! This was my first time and I agree that it still holds up pretty well. The vibes are definitely one of the main factors. I liked how lowkey this entry was.

    • @user-gq1wu7cj5n
      @user-gq1wu7cj5n ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I still play 1 & 3. 1 is still my favorite! 😭❤️ good memories

    • @FACEL1FT
      @FACEL1FT ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don’t call it Saints Row 2006. There is no other real game simply titled “Saints Row”. The new one should be called Shit’s Hole cause that’s what it is

    • @ADL21
      @ADL21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FACEL1FT Saints Row 2006 is still a fun game and embodies the world of 2006 in the Saints Row series. :)

  • @westcoastscarface
    @westcoastscarface ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video, never personally played the OG Saints Row because it's an XBOX exclusive but it still looks like a decent experience to this day.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Appreciate it!! Like I said in the vid, this was the first time I played the OG Saints Row because it was an exclusive. I played every other game in the series (except Gat Out of Hell). I enjoyed the original a lot more than I thought I would have. If you ever get the chance, I recommend it!

    • @whitemamba0089
      @whitemamba0089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea it still holds up fairly well, just bought it on sale for like a 1.50 an would recommend it

  • @TrulyEpicYZ
    @TrulyEpicYZ ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is such a well made video on one of my favorite games of all time. Sr2 retrospective soon?

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you! That means a lot. I have a couple projects I'm working on at the moment, but SR2 is definitely coming soon.

  • @picblick
    @picblick ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We will watch your career with great interest.

  • @lunarnocturne
    @lunarnocturne ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really enjoyed your take on Saints Row 1, man. Mad respect. Nothing but love.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YOOO I remember your page coming up and actually watching your SR retrospective before I posted mine! Appreciate the love man!!! I enjoyed your take on SR and am glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck on your future projects.

    • @lunarnocturne
      @lunarnocturne ปีที่แล้ว

      @Vando Mando Yeah I had a lot of fun putting it together! I also love going around and seeing other people's take on this game since it's not talked about a lot.

  • @ttothej1328
    @ttothej1328 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll always wonder what the series would have became if they stayed with the ambiance & vibe of the 1st and 2nd games

  • @ManavJith
    @ManavJith ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Saints Row 1 and 2 were actual gangster games, because they had the perfect combination of fun and seriousness. Even though Saints Row 3 took the goofy stuff too far, I enjoyed it. Saints Row 2 is my favorite game of all time.

    • @MrAjking808
      @MrAjking808 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was parody lol 😂 nothing actually gangster about it ..

    • @ManavJith
      @ManavJith ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAjking808 Of what?

    • @MrAjking808
      @MrAjking808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ManavJith how do you not know? Of gangs

    • @ManavJith
      @ManavJith ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAjking808 Even the old GTA games were

    • @MrAjking808
      @MrAjking808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ManavJith nah they took it more seriously , didn’t dress them in out of date fashion on purpose etc.

  • @thedudewhogrows
    @thedudewhogrows ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saints Row 1 is absolutely amazing. Would play it all over again if i could. Felt like the gangsters version of True Crime

  • @ashleycronk3881
    @ashleycronk3881 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saints Row is still the best in the series imo.

  • @JBCG33
    @JBCG33 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Just an FYI, you unlock unlimited sprint by tagging all 75 locations. You get upgraded weapons by completing most (if not all) of the Hitman targets.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it man! Yeah I didn’t discover unlimited sprint until I was almost done with the game. I had only done a few. And Hitman was an activity I didn’t do in the first game but after playing Saints Row 2 (I’ll have a video on that soon) I wish I did them. They were actually really fun in 2

  • @1JuanC13
    @1JuanC13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice retrospective bro I personally only played saints row 2 I loved that game!

  • @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer
    @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saints Row 1 was my childhood game.

  • @dubsdiditup
    @dubsdiditup ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fire video bro enjoyed this

  • @KyletheScott
    @KyletheScott ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really good video, I'm working on my own series of Saints Row Retrospectives and I'm doing a little tour of the competition. I think yours is my favourite so far. I find that some of them get a little too bogged down in summarizing things but I think you strike a good balance of summarising as well as talking about your personal opinions and how these things actually affect the game experience.
    You've earned a sub from me, I look forward to hearing your takes on the rest of the series.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude that means a lot. Thanks man!! Currently working through SR2 so hopefully I can get that up soon. And I'll have to check out your retrospectives too.

  • @iconicfreezegaming3989
    @iconicfreezegaming3989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice review/analysis. I love this game and the second one

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it!!!

  • @ShotgunDiplomacy
    @ShotgunDiplomacy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember playing this game while waiting for GTA IV, it definitely kept me busy before that one dropped.

  • @24sch42
    @24sch42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video bro

  • @bacd-nn2lg
    @bacd-nn2lg ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why we didn't get a remaster of this game?

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't know man. This game desperately needs one.

    • @checkmate5336
      @checkmate5336 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Disappointment of being associated with the previous installments and also problems with old games being tied being exclusive and lack of in
      interest to remsater.
      But to answer your question, the lost a lot of source code and rights because of the THQ shutdown.

  • @NPCdeathMachine
    @NPCdeathMachine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nostalgia ❤️❤️ 7th grade, staying up playing this and Bully back and forth. Didn’t even miss gta sa despite prior to getting that game I’d play gta like 13 hours a day in the summer.

  • @victorcharles27
    @victorcharles27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:05 SGT FOLEY IS THAT YOU?!😊

  • @TayRich93
    @TayRich93 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember being so awestruck about this game and still is, its got this feel to it, I remember momz coming home with a new xhox 360 for me and then had saints row cause she seen I been watching gameplay of it I swear I was glued to this game lol ima have to gwt it back alomg with saints row2 and the saboteur

  • @jontheraptor
    @jontheraptor ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sr2 is one of my favorite games of all time

  • @richardcorvo3677
    @richardcorvo3677 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always found it easy to cap out a good deal of respect by completing the graffiti tags tbh, after that you need to do one more activity so you can do all the story missions.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't find this out until late in the game. If I had known this from the beginning, I probably would've tracked down all of them!

  • @conflictkid0x16
    @conflictkid0x16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never died in saints row on missions tbh lol

  • @lero65568
    @lero65568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Driver series RiP🙏. Saints Row series RiP🙏. Mercenaries series RiP🙏.

  • @vicvega24
    @vicvega24 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reason why most of the songs are unfamiliar too public is because requiring famous music can be expensive and have a license. It's the same as GTA.

  • @Lost_Dawn
    @Lost_Dawn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another good part of the game that you didn't mention was the cheat codes.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did actually towards the end of the gameplay section. I didn't think about it though until I finished the game which is why I didn't talk about it too much.

    • @Lost_Dawn
      @Lost_Dawn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@VandoM22 😂Doh!!! Sorry, I was in and out. Me and my Dog had a tussle on the floor after she found my Skittles on the edge of the bed... I saved some, but lost so many. I fought to the very end though😂

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Lost_Dawn lol it's all good fam.

  • @markmagician2471
    @markmagician2471 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I could've played the first Saints Row

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It still holds up well. I'd recommend if you have an Xbox!

    • @markmagician2471
      @markmagician2471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VandoM22 I do not own one

    • @Redhulk-zw9hq
      @Redhulk-zw9hq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markmagician2471its fully playable on pc

    • @markmagician2471
      @markmagician2471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Redhulk-zw9hq I do not own a pc

  • @GodluvsEgo
    @GodluvsEgo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what??? when i saw 16subs i was mind boggled you earned a sub from me

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the sub man!!! It's a slow grind but we're slowly getting there!

    • @GodluvsEgo
      @GodluvsEgo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VandoM22 W

  • @Brian00007
    @Brian00007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Clipsee" lol

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I definitely didn't double check that one lol

  • @ChrisSealy1997
    @ChrisSealy1997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can change the control schemes in the control options

  • @Viralshiesty
    @Viralshiesty ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember tapping RB so I can glitch around lol ptp

  • @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer
    @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was very nice of Microsoft to make this game backwards compatible with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S consoles.

  • @NPCdeathMachine
    @NPCdeathMachine ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol Mr. Krabs is in saints row

  • @carljennkins7065
    @carljennkins7065 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will you do one on each Saints Row?

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the plan. Currently working on a couple other things at the moment but I started playing SR2. Hopefully I can get that going soon!

  • @user-gq1wu7cj5n
    @user-gq1wu7cj5n ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my favorite game, Saints Row 1. Good memories! Sometimes I still play it, more 3 now a days but I can’t compare. Saints Row 1 had it all man. 😭❤️🙏Saints Row 4 or above is nothing for me.

  • @TAMISHZN
    @TAMISHZN ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How did he laugh at sloppy seconds but not rim jobs 😂

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don’t know what made me crack up when I said sloppy seconds 😂

    • @TAMISHZN
      @TAMISHZN ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VandoM22 most people got the sloppy seconds joke... huge number of people still don't get the 1 for rim jobs 🤐🤣🤣🤣

    • @TAMISHZN
      @TAMISHZN ปีที่แล้ว

      DONT GOOGLE IT!!!

  • @darylblack941
    @darylblack941 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got a Xbox just for this game😂

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s dedication man. But it was definitely worth it

  • @YZY_Fox21
    @YZY_Fox21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grown up first in 4 before knowing SR its a thing and looks good when i find out 2 looks better...
    Good retrospective video dude... You deserve any sub for me because you talk about SR my favorite open world game right now... Especially 1(even tho never try it ) just lacking female gender 1 maybe the devs forget to add it... But later add it in 2.

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it man! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the sub. SR2 was my first one but SR3 was when I got invested in the series. And the female option is in SR2. Just thought it was odd that it wasn't in the first game. I prefer making a female character in my games (don't know why) but I most likely would've chosen a dude here if I were given the option.

    • @YZY_Fox21
      @YZY_Fox21 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VandoM22 SR2 has pronouns that also doesnt make you afraid if you being a girl.. since people refer you as the girl with "She,Lady,girl,Her" The system data save also affect it so you might watchout when making male character your character got called as the girl...
      Yeah so far my Favorite voice when making female character inSR2 was 1.. shegot soft voice,Psychopathic aura
      And 3 suits well as Goth look character for her can speak spanish language,Psychopath voice that also shows she love murdering people for the fun..(Too bad Only SR2 had in next game they keep refer you in free roams as a man kinda useless making female in next game)

  • @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer
    @DannyBirchTheAnimeLoverGamer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I still have my Xbox 360.

  • @user-ci3rp8nx3m
    @user-ci3rp8nx3m ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David carridine? Whatever happened to him? Is he still hanging around somewhere?

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately he passed away back in 2009. I didn’t know until a few days ago😥

    • @user-ci3rp8nx3m
      @user-ci3rp8nx3m ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VandoM22 i made a joke about auto erotic asphyxiation

  • @charlietownsend2826
    @charlietownsend2826 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a phone in-game. Dial the Lik-a-Chick number on the billboard.

  • @sylviajohnson298
    @sylviajohnson298 ปีที่แล้ว

    They dropped the ball 😢

  • @mrdgenerate
    @mrdgenerate ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought saints row was just a Gta ripoff but i never played them... i downloaded one the other day and the guy was president and like aliens and linear levels and shit. Thought id lost my mind.

  • @SoSikWitIt
    @SoSikWitIt ปีที่แล้ว

    it should be more "gta clones"

  • @sylviajohnson298
    @sylviajohnson298 ปีที่แล้ว

    They should of did what gta did make a online 😞 but they tried to please the Tecno gamers

  • @OongTheLastAirbender
    @OongTheLastAirbender ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just burnt my cousin

  • @punisha4032
    @punisha4032 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    31:04 Saints Row 3 isn't even that good nether the reboot or the other open world games nowadays, the first one is actually holds up and much better than the reboot

  • @andreknudsne7648
    @andreknudsne7648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rim jobs haha

  • @Agrosheep1
    @Agrosheep1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved saints row 2 never played the first one cause I always had a playstation

    • @VandoM22
      @VandoM22  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel this was the case for a lot of people (myself included). I remember my cousin played it a long time ago but it wasn’t until now when I decided to play the first one

  • @PhilMiCoochie
    @PhilMiCoochie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really hate when people say Saints Row 3 and up are the best SR games. I feel like they never played the first 2 to understand what the game was originally all about

  • @korrupt8689
    @korrupt8689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saints row flop so hard

  • @rentstoohigh1587
    @rentstoohigh1587 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clip see. Smh