Maybe in response to GTA’s more level-headed approach, Saints Row has gone off the deep end since SR2. But I did like that you could essentially tackle Stillwater’s three enemy groups in any order. Over-the-top side missions and others that really made you think. Legit characters and others who were train wrecks. Silly missions and others that were important. What sets SR2 apart from its predecessor (and its subsequent sequels) is its perfect balance. I’m actually upset that I didn’t put Saints Row 2 on my list when we did the Best Games Ever list a few years back. The customization options were nice, and the story was pretty solid.īut my love of SR truly started with the sequel. It took itself less seriously than GTA, and that was interesting to me. I had already played three GTA titles before I stumbled on the first Saints Row. But you can put me firmly on the Saints Row side of the equation. I understand - it’s different strokes for different folks. 18) Saints Row (2 votes, 81 points)Ĭhris: I know there are fans of Grand Theft Auto that are seeing this and rolling their eyes. For more info on the voting process, click here. We’re counting down to the best franchise ever on March 31. This is Objection Network’s countdown of the top 25 video game series of all-time.
