Saint's Row IV

[Bzalthek]

They've stated that they're probably going to either reboot after 4 or focus on a new gang.

[Trouble]

Considering that the story is basically "The Matrix, Saints' style", it's probably just virtual Gat.

This. The same way you get super powers.

[Stormwaltz]

Dear Deep Silver,

I can't help but notice that you now have not just one, but two "collector's editions" available for 360 and PS3, containing a variety of physical goods and costing over $100. I further note that the only "special" edition available for PC is merely a different image on the box and a handful bunch of day-one DLC, for $50.

I'd just like to remind you that PC gamers tend to skew older and in a career, whereas console gamers are frequently college dudebros. One of these markets tends to have more money to blow on collector's editions.

Thanks for your attention,
Me

[Signe]

Hmm... maybe I'll get it for the 360 after all.  I'm playing the 360 version of SR:3 right now and it's good fun.  I don't know if it's true, but I THINK there might have been more DLC and outfits and all that for the PC.  Still there's enough.  I do like driving a lot more on the 360.  Flying?  The medium doesn't matter... I suck at it.

[Sky]

You know you can use a controller on the pc :)

[Ragnoros]

Specifically, you can unplug your 360 controller and plug it right into your PC. Should work right off assuming Windows 7/8

[luckton]

Hell, even XP will support it.

[KallDrexx]

I'm playing SR3 on the PC using a controller.  Something felt off about using it with a mouse and keyboard, especially with vehicles.

[Signe]

I know, I know.  Just trying to justify to myself.  I still don't have a desktop computer and I absolutely need more than 14 inches of screen.  Also, because someone said there's more DLC for the 360.  I might be talking crap.  Dunno. 

[Venkman]

I'm playing SR3 on the PC using a controller.  Something felt off about using it with a mouse and keyboard, especially with vehicles.

As a dedicated kbm user, I agree about the controls for vehicles. The week spot for keyboards is always the lack of analog to control vehicle speeds smoothly. This is the first time I've ever considered using an X360 controller.

And SR3 is the first SR game I've ever played. Have these series always been this over the top? Between ME3 Citadel, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and this, I haven't genuinely laughed as much in video games so am wondering what I've been missing with this series.

[Signe]

I know!  These games are so much fun in all sorts of different and weird ways now.  Even pervy.  Some of the unexpected things in Far Cry 3 made me laugh and forget to move.  I died a lot.

I am also very conflicted.  As a socially aware and sensitive person, I should not be looking forward to wielding my anal probe this much!

[Bzalthek]

I could not play SR2 without a controller because I could not fly the planes without one.  SR3 was much better though.  Managed full completion without.  To each their own.  I've used kbm so exclusively, the controller doesn't do much for me at all.

[Signe]

I love my controller.  If I could navigate my entire life with my controller, I would.  I still don't get why this game doesn't have a collector's edition for the PC - not that I would buy it.  It just doesn't make much sense.  As much as I would love to have a Dub Step Gun, I can't justify the more than double price tag.  Not when my fingers and the ability to make goofy noises are free.  I'm still not sure which version I'll get - Steam or xBox - but I guess I'd better make up my mind soon! 

[Ragnoros]

And SR3 is the first SR game I've ever played. Have these series always been this over the top? Between ME3 Citadel, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and this, I haven't genuinely laughed as much in video games so am wondering what I've been missing with this series.

No. The first game was a mostly straight faced GTA:SA clone with a couple goofy bits. People liked the silly bits more than the gangster bits so they dialed it up a notch for No. 2. By the third installment they had given up on any connection with reality.

[KallDrexx]

I've put 21 hours into SR3 in the last few days, and I'm kicking myself for waiting this long.  I might actually not wait for a steam sale to buy SR4.

[Koyasha]

And SR3 is the first SR game I've ever played. Have these series always been this over the top? Between ME3 Citadel, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and this, I haven't genuinely laughed as much in video games so am wondering what I've been missing with this series.

No. The first game was a mostly straight faced GTA:SA clone with a couple goofy bits. People liked the silly bits more than the gangster bits so they dialed it up a notch for No. 2. By the third installment they had given up on any connection with reality.

Although I love SR3 in a lot of ways, I still feel like 2 hit a sweet spot for me; it wasn't as over the top as SR3, it had a more serious, believable story, but it still had the right level of silly and ridiculous to make it really fun.  I'm really looking forward to SR4, but I also sort of look forward to some kind of reboot that will take the series back to that sweet spot.  Also, SR3 pissed me off with Gat dying and Shaundi turning into a raging bitch, so that probably also helps my fond feelings for 2.

[Bzalthek]

And SR3 is the first SR game I've ever played. Have these series always been this over the top? Between ME3 Citadel, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and this, I haven't genuinely laughed as much in video games so am wondering what I've been missing with this series.

No. The first game was a mostly straight faced GTA:SA clone with a couple goofy bits. People liked the silly bits more than the gangster bits so they dialed it up a notch for No. 2. By the third installment they had given up on any connection with reality.

Although I love SR3 in a lot of ways, I still feel like 2 hit a sweet spot for me; it wasn't as over the top as SR3, it had a more serious, believable story, but it still had the right level of silly and ridiculous to make it really fun.  I'm really looking forward to SR4, but I also sort of look forward to some kind of reboot that will take the series back to that sweet spot.  Also, SR3 pissed me off with Gat dying and Shaundi turning into a raging bitch, so that probably also helps my fond feelings for 2.

I think SR2 storyline is much better.  We do some dark shit.  SR3 isn't quite up to snuff on that front.  SR2 port was fucking shit.  Keep in mind I don't do console much so a port is my only avenue.  SR2 controls were fucked up.  It was so bad that, like I mentioned earlier, the plane was physically impossible (for me) to fly without a controller.  I remember trying to remap keys but failed.  SR3 port, on the other hand, was pretty much smooth as silk.  I don't think I has a single issue with any of the controls.

I still loved the characters.  Gat was cool as shit, but yeah, his "dying" pissed me off.  I liked Shaundi just as much as the earlier version, but that could have easily been a new character instead of a rebranding.  Probably mostly because of voice talent, as was the case of Gat. 

[Sky]

I've put 21 hours into SR3 in the last few days, and I'm kicking myself for waiting this long.  I might actually not wait for a steam sale to buy SR4.

I'm a cheap fucking bastard and almost never buy things at retail price. I pre-ordered SR4 the day it went up.

I wish the SR2 port hadn't sucked so bad, the hour or so I endured (after tweaking it for at least twice that long, GotR patches etc) was pretty awesome.

[KallDrexx]

I wish the SR2 port hadn't sucked so bad, the hour or so I endured (after tweaking it for at least twice that long, GotR patches etc) was pretty awesome.

I got SR2 in the humble bundle but put it in my "Probably won't play" steam category due to all I've read saying that it's a shitty port and if you don't have a 3.2Ghz cpu exactly bad things happen.

I did end up beating SR3 today.  I also beat the wierd science DLC.  The other two DLCs were pretty meh in my book and I gave up on them.  Genki's was ok but I was kind of tired of it after doing all the Genki activities for map ownership, and the first mission for Gangsta's in space was WAYYY too long, and I kept getting blown up in the chase scene for some reason and got pissed off.

The core game was definitely solid though.

[Sky]

I loved gangstas in space and my space bitches.

[Segoris]

I wish the SR2 port hadn't sucked so bad, the hour or so I endured (after tweaking it for at least twice that long, GotR patches etc) was pretty awesome.

I got SR2 in the humble bundle but put it in my "Probably won't play" steam category due to all I've read saying that it's a shitty port and if you don't have a 3.2Ghz cpu exactly bad things happen.

I did end up beating SR3 today.  I also beat the wierd science DLC.  The other two DLCs were pretty meh in my book and I gave up on them.  Genki's was ok but I was kind of tired of it after doing all the Genki activities for map ownership, and the first mission for Gangsta's in space was WAYYY too long, and I kept getting blown up in the chase scene for some reason and got pissed off.

The core game was definitely solid though.

I don't know who is saying that a 3.2ghz cpu exactly is needed, but mine was not 3.2ghz when I played and I had no issues. Gangstas in Space, it did start slow but I was interested in it by the end. Genki's was okay, what made it really awesome was the Ethical Reality Climax activity

GotR patches

For those unaware but wanting to play SR2, GotR is Gentlemen of the Row and it is awesome. It definitely improves the controls

Shitty console port aside, SR2 was slightly better than SR3. The story was done better with some really well done darker parts (like the back and forth between the Saints and the Brotherhood). Though, I would absolutely love if SR2 was updated to the SR3 graphics and also had Genki's Super Ethical Reality Climax, Guardian Angel, Hulk Hogan, and The Mayor added to SR2

[KallDrexx]

I don't know who is saying that a 3.2ghz cpu exactly is needed, but mine was not 3.2ghz when I played and I had no issues.

The 3.2 Ghz comment was made a lot that the engine's timings relied on the 360's exact processor, and deviations from that caused performance issues.  I had read that GOTR mods helped in this regard (sometimes not always) but I have enough games in my backlog to not bother trying to get it to work decently.

Maybe when my backlog gets cleared.

[Segoris]

Okay, as it was a shitty port I could kind of see that being an issue, but even before using GotR I didn't have any problems so it still seems like an oddity and not the norm.

[Sky]

http://www.saintsrow.com/news/detail/article/263411/inauguration_station

[Signe]

ooooo!

[Reborne]

I really like that my characters from 3 are going to carry over to 4.
Simple thing but it makes me smile.

[Sky]

Yep. I went in all 'I'm going to make some crazy ass....ooh I can import my smooth senior!'

[Lakov_Sanite]

Am I the only one whose played the same character and had them slowly evolve with backstory and all?

[Signe]

Am I the only one whose played the same character and had them slowly evolve with backstory and all?

Yes.  I never played Saints Row and, although I own it, I haven't played Saints Row 2 yet.  I acknowledge and admire your methodically arranged way of life.  I wish I was like that but I suck.

[Sky]

Blow off, wanker!

[Reborne]

So, kinda crappy down side to our ratings board.
From what I've heard, because we are running a modified version of the game, Australians won't be able to multi with anyone but Australians.

It's not a huge deal because I mainly play with people I know in person, but the though that I can't play with most of you if we wanted to makes me dislike the board even more.

[Sky]

Just move to New Zealand already.

I hear it's better than Old Zealand.

[Lakov_Sanite]

[Sky]

Feel free to not share that backstory.   

"So this poor street urchin named....Zantyssa..."

[Lakov_Sanite]

  you are putting way more perversion into this than I.