Saints Row 2

Set years after the original, Saints Row 2 follows a returning gang leader trying to restore the Saints’ power in Stilwater and take revenge on those who wronged them. Rival gangs now control the city, and the player works to challenge their hold.

Explore the open city on foot or in vehicles, take on story missions and strongholds, and try side activities such as races, taxi work, and insurance fraud. Activities earn Respect, which unlocks access to more story missions, while capturing territory expands the Saints’ reach.

Create and customize the player character, vehicles, hideouts, and gang. Combat includes shooting, melee attacks, and human shields, and the city offers cars, motorcycles, boats, aircraft, and many interiors to explore. The story campaign can also be played in co-op.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its open-world freedom, range of activities, detailed customization, and a story and cast they find memorable. Some also highlight the city, soundtrack, and co-op campaign. A recurring caveat is the PC version: many reviews report crashes or other problems and say community patches are needed, while some still encounter issues after applying fixes.