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Game Information:
Release Date: November 15, 2011
Developer: Volition Inc
Publisher:THQ
Genre(s): Third-Person Shooter, Action-Adventure
Platform: Xbox 360 | PC | PS3
Age Restriction: Mature 17+

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Plot:[Wikipedia]
Having defeated all their rivals in Stilwater at the end of Saints Row 2, the Saints have turned their street gang into a media empire after merging with the Ultor Corporation. They have since become icons across the world, with their own energy drink, a large fanbase, and a movie deal in the works. But when they attempt to rob a bank with Josh Birk (an actor who is "researching" his part for the Saints' movie) in tow, their everyday routine takes an unlikely turn when the bank tellers fight back. The Saints attempt to airlift the vault out of the building, but when Birk sets off the alarm, it alerts the Stilwater P.D. and the Saints are incarcerated.

In prison, Johnny Gat dawns on what the Saints have become, but an international crime organization called The Syndicate bribes the police to release the Saints' leader, Gat, and Shaundi. The three are taken to the Syndicate's leader, Phillipe Loren, to try and negotiate a business plan with them aboard Loren's private jet. While in-flight, Loren tells them they will be allowed to live if they turn over two-thirds of their revenue made in Stilwater. The leader of the Saints rejects this offer and a gunfight breaks out, with the Saint's leader and Shaundi escaping from the jet while Johnny Gat tried to hold back their enemies, only to be presumably killed.

In order to get revenge on the Syndicate, the Saints relocate themselves to the city of Steelport, a city that was created as factories flourished with little city planning, but has since suffered from economic failure. The Syndicate has already taken control over Steelport, focusing on its vices to capitalize on their profits. To extend their reach, the Syndicate had divided their control of the city through three gangs: The Morningstar, led by the DeWynter sisters and Loren personally, are typically Europeans with impeccable taste who sell guns and run the prostitution rings. The Mexican wrestler Killbane controls the Luchadores, who deal with gambling and drug smuggling. The Deckers, led by hacktivist Matt Miller, are computer geniuses who handle money laundering and oversee the Syndicate's security. After finishing business with Loren, the Saints see the opportunity to take control of Steelport from these groups, and while the war between the gangs intensifies, government trained Special Tactical Anti-Gang (STAG) units will attempt to halt any violent activity whether it be perpetrated by the Saints or the Syndicate.

9/10

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Mission Structure:
In previous Saints Row games, the player would be able to approach each of the three rival gangs along separate storylines that ultimately culminated into a final conclusion. In The Third, the storylines between the three gangs are interconnected, and decisions that the player makes in dealing with one faction may alter the behavior of the other factions towards the player or missions that may be available later.The developers have focused on developing an open-ended storyline; the majority of storyline missions can be completed in multiple ways, and the decisions that the player makes on these missions will ultimately affect the game's ending.

9/10

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Gameplay:
The Third retains the blend of third-person action and driving sequences in open world, urban warfare format that is traditional in the Saints Row series. The player, as the leader of the Third Street Saints, can explore the city of Steelport, performing main missions that progress the game's story, and side missions. These side missions include Activities, mini- initiated at various points in the game world, Strongholds, rival gang bases that can be taken over to control a section of Steelport and; Flashpoints, on-the-spot gang warfare. Successful completion of missions can earn the player in-game money, weapons, cars, and gang respect. Previous Saints Row games used respect as a way to unlock story missions; The Third uses respect as experience points which the player can then spend to improve specific attributes of their character, such as melee combat or firearms skills.A leveling system is introduced, and the player selects these attributes, or 'perks', each time the player character is leveled-up. Money can be used to purchase clothing items, weapons and cars, or may be used to upgrade weapons and cars with unique features, such as adding scopes or extra barrels to a weapon, which are then stored in the player's arsenal.Money can also be used to upgrade the Saints gang, customizing their appearance, outfits, and headquarters. The "Initiation Station" system allows players to upload their character creations to The Third's online community, and download other players' creations to use with their save-game.Within The Third, the player can set up to four different appearance styles for their gang.Finally, money is also used to purchase shops and other properties within Steelport, which in turn will become a steady stream of income for the gang over time.

10/10

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Multiplayer:

Online Co-Op:
In addition to the single-player mode, the game can be played co-operatively with one other player. As in Saints Row 2, the second player can participate in all missions and activities, earning credit for their completion. Certain activities provide different rules when a second player is present; for example, in the Guardian Angel activity, the second player will have to control the tiger in the backseat while the first player drives.Because of their focus on the single player and co-operative experience, Volition has removed competitive multiplayer from the title.Co-op features will, however, require an online pass.

Whored Mode:
Saints Row:The Third's Whored Mode shares the same basic concept as any other Horde mode where you and a buddy will go up against wave-after-wave of enemies.Each wave is very specific and unique from the last, with the first wave seeing you facing off against
dozens of whores.Don't worry, it's not just whores you'll be fighting against.Once each wave is taken out, you're taken to a stat page that shows your progress and gives you a few seconds to rest before the next wave.

9/10

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Graphics:
The graphics are good.They look much better than SR2.

9/10

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Overall Rating:
9.5/10

Game Information
Release Date : November 9, 2004
Developed By: Bungie Studios
Genre: FPS
Platform: Xbox
Age Restriction: 17+ (M)

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