Published on September 04, 2022 at 02:00 PMMarcos Henrique3 tags
After a long hiatus, fans of the Saints Row franchise finally have reasons to rejoice with the launch of the new reboot. Returning the series to its open-world roots, the newest entry in the series is another in a long line of great action and adventure games.
From acclaimed classics like Grand Theft Auto IV to older gems like Bully, there are many excellent open-world style games to enjoy after finishing Saints Row. Although many have tried, only the best titles offer the same thrilling spirit as the new game.
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Check out below 5 games similar - and better - than the Saints Row reboot
LA Noire (2011)
Shifting from crime to the sacred halls of justice, LA Noire was the rare open-world action game that placed the player as a cop instead of a criminal. Exploring 1940s Los Angeles, the player attempts to solve a series of crimes on the city's decadent streets.
Praised for its cutting-edge motion capture performances and compelling story, the game world was a delight to explore. Although Saints Row fans might prefer a bit more action, LA Noire is still a captivating experience that offers a variety of different challenges outside the normal race and most titles.
While most movie tie-ins are awful, The Godfather stands out as one of the best movie games of all time. Set during the events of the film of the same name, the player takes control of a member of the Corleone gang who rises through the hierarchy while trying to find his father's killer.
The story skillfully weaves the film's events, and the game is a delight for stubborn The Godfather fans. However, the game is still appealing to non-film fans for its open-world style and unique time-period setting. Both games deal with organized crime, and the stories told in The Godfather are echoed in modern times by Saints Row.
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Mafia II (2010)
Years after the successful launch of the first game in the series, Mafia II improved upon its predecessor in almost every way. The story follows a young mobster named Vito, who finds himself caught up in a massive power struggle between the various criminal elements of his city.
Praised for its sparkling action and fast-paced nature, it's a rare open-world game that would benefit from not being open-world. The story gets a bit lost in its massive scope, but it's still an enjoyable game throughout. Saints Row fans will enjoy the game's organized crime elements, and the 1940s and 50s setting is a refreshing change of pace.
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Sleeping Dogs (2012)
Although Sleeping Dogs is not an official True Crime series title, it was developed as a spiritual successor to the other games. The player takes control of a martial arts undercover cop as he attempts to infiltrate one of Hong Kong's largest criminal organizations.
Open-world in nature, the game shifted combat focus from being exclusively about guns to involve a reasonable amount of hand-to-hand combat. Parkour is also a big part of navigating the city, which adds another layer of challenge to help differentiate it. Saints Row is more traditional in its approach, but Sleeping Dogs presents enough similarities in themes and settings to appeal to fans of the mentioned game.
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Watch Dogs (2014)
Unlike the brute force of games like Saints Row, Watch Dogs came up with a fresh way to spice up its gameplay. The player takes control of a hacker who explores a fictional version of Chicago to get revenge on the criminals who murdered his niece.
Hacking is the game's main mechanic and unfolds like a complex puzzle to be solved. Action sequences are smooth and rewarding, and there's plenty to explore outside the game's main plot. Like most open-world games, the player's reputation can make the game easier or harder, and choices matter in the end.
