Description

Saints Row IV rockets the series’ already bonkers sandbox into full-tilt comic-book territory. You’re the newly elected, wise-cracking President whose day job suddenly involves fighting Zinyak’s alien empire inside a warped, simulated Steelport. On original PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or PC hardware, this 2013 Volition classic serves up an arsenal of black-hole guns, dubstep cannons and inflatable tentacle bats, then lets you sprint faster than cars, leap skyscrapers and hurl traffic with telekinesis. The campaign stitches B-movie sci-fi, sharp satire and winks at gaming’s 8-bit roots while co-op drop-ins, deep character creation and endless side hustles keep the city loud and unpredictable. If you crave an open-world alternative to GTA that proudly cranks the absurdity dial past eleven, Saints Row IV remains a cult-favorite blast from the not-so-distant past.