Totally despise games like these. My husband is playing it as I type. All I heard was some guy saying "there's a nice pair of ti.." & my 10 year old son was walking by. I told my husband to put the headphones on, I don't want my kids hearing that garbage. It disgusts me that he plays junk like this. I hope the game system locks up on him. :)
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Saints Row
(2006, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated M, Play it on: Xbox 360)
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Violent, Grand Theft Auto-type game.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Saints Row was written by Bobbi Dempsey
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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What’s the Story?
At the start of SAINTS ROW, you get to customize the look of your character, a man of few words who has joined the 3rd Street Saints, one of four local gangs who run the city of Stilwater. The Saints are being pushed back and killed off by the three other rival gangs, the Westside Rollerz, the Vice Kings, and Los Carnales. You take on missions to weaken the other gangs' strengths, ranging from hijacking a big rig to blowing up a recording studio. At any point in the game when you're not on a mission, the entire city is yours to explore.
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Is It Any Good?
At a first glance, Saints Row seems like yet another Grand Theft Auto clone, with nonstop violence, sexual assaults, and other street crime. However, unlike so many games before it, Saints Row succeeds in almost every area, and is a blast to play.
Saints Row has strong appeal to players of this genre because it has both a story mode for traditional gamers, or free-roaming fun for players who like to pick up and play. The many side missions and collectibles will have you playing Saints Row for weeks, which is good because Saints Row makes being bad feel really good.
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Released on 10/18/2006, price $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for language, violence, sexual content)
ESRB rating: M (for language, violence, sexual content)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- Safety is an issue
perfect for....no one. It's a piece of mess.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- Safety is an issue
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Just say no!
Ok, first off, there's so much cussing! Bloody murders, prostitutes, and frequent use of the f-bomb! You shoot people down to gain respect? This game was made toward older kids to adults, not for ANY kids 15-! The only fun part (if there was any) was driving, but its hard to control and you always end up crashing. Sadly your grand theft auto fans and maybe some youngers kids will scream for this game.
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
crazy fun
saints row
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
so what
i know
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents feel the site is not safe |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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