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Saints Row

(2006, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated M, Play it on: Xbox 360)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Violent, Grand Theft Auto-type game.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    None
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The characters are definitely not good role models.
  • Violence :

    Graphic violence and vicious assaults involving "real people."
  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual content, partial nudity, and references to prostitution.
  • Language:

    Lots of explicit language, practically nonstop swearing, including hate words.
  • Consumerism:

    N/A
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Lots of drug and alcohol use shown, along with drug dealing.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Saints Row

Parents need to know that this is a violent, graphic game intended for mature adults only. Characters are constantly killing each other, blowing things up, and cursing, and they engage in countless illegal activities like prostitution, drug dealing, assaults, and robberies. Players are rewarded for killing others by earning chains, clothing, and other items. Parents should be aware that there is also an online component via XBox Live.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why this game is inappropriate for kids. Since this game offers an open world to explore, families might talk about why such an environment is so appealing. Families can also talk about why so much effort goes into making violent, sexed-up games. Is it because escapism and raunchiness sells? Why or why not? Do you think it's desensitizing people to violence or does it have no effect?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 4.0

    crazy fun

    saints row

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

    so what

    i know

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 4.0

    I Love This Game. Its Better Then GTA!!!!

    This Game Is A Must For All Who Love GTA (Grand Theft Auto) Games, Because It Not Only Has Alot Of Action And Really Sweet Side Missions And Graphics. This Is A Must Play Game.

  4. Educator Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Come ON Parents

    Are you serious? Not that bad for kids! So you want your kids exposed to PROSTITUTION, drugs, and gangs! You may not have figured out how to access these h=features but your sons will. It is rated for adults for a reason. Use sommon sense, please!

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This is a very fun game

    I liked this game. It is a fun game, but children shouldn't play it, the language is horrible. It is up to the person playing to decide how much violence there is. There isn't that much sexual content, you can see whores, a lot of the women are scantily clad and there are some sexual references, but the violence and the language are the worst aspects of the game. You can also buy drugs and alchohol at the liquor store. But, I was surprised to see that the story was really interesting. I think the game is fine for people my age, but not for younger kids.

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