So should look sequels!

Anyone who has played Saints Row 1 or more SR2, know basically what to expect in "The Third": Wacky Action nonstop. Even the German cut version can be acceptable to play, although the "Whored mode" is missing. Unfortunately, even here the German cut version is not compatible with the Uncut derivatives. Thus cut players can gamble with other cut-players together. Too bad, but it 's gives the PEGI versions - also here at Amazon.

The story-frame outlined quickly: the 3rd Street Saints were driven more or less gently from Stilwater and build in Steelport a new nest with the aim of once again to reflect on "traditional values" and to show the aggressors, including the Saints are able to.

Alone the rapid intro / tutorial makes you want more and shows that over SR2 an increase was still possible. If the own, initially masked character is swinging on the hanging on a helicopter bank vault and raked handed all enemy hordes with the MG or a little later shooting through the windshield of a transport aircraft and "flew past" just a few opposing thugs into the Land of Nightmares sends more could you want :)

The character creation is again kept quite complex and very free. Unfortunately personally the male voice with the wonderful British accent I lack. For now, however, a zombie voice there ... who Plants vs. Zombies has played knows what awaits him;)

Whether male with beer belly, Iro and female voice or female with muscle packages, scars, bald and zombie voice or gentleman-gangster with a suit and tie: any combination is possible, there is something for every taste.

One can quite SR3 play "seriously" - of course with rough sayings, borderline humor and lots of explosions. But you do not need. And that makes also part of the appeal: They truly make all the freedoms that a genre are denied in other games.

To control there is not much to say. Anyone who has played GTA or Mafia 2, is clearly right away. Unfortunately, there is again no cover system, so you have to "unfortunately" human shields again (this time in the German 18er-cut version) recourse. The difficulty level has somewhat tightened compared to its predecessor, but is quite fair held. Thanks to numerous checkpoints within the individual missions rarely comes to frustration.

There are again a number of activities with which one earns respect and new missions or time also upgrades for your character and gear unlocks. Some examples of these improvements are about more health, a Collectible finder, rapid revival of gang members or more ammo for the weapon and magazine. Moreover, you can now upgrade his cars: numerous variants rims, nitro, reinforced frame and the like to ensure that you want to treat his vehicles even more cautious than its predecessors)

In a next SR3 cars, helicopters and boats this time also aircraft available, which again is a plus of speed and action means that if you provides to dogfights in the urban canyons.

Sometimes, however, one has the impression that one is struck by the abundance of possibilities outright. But SR3 has always a common thread, thanks Smartphone (serves as a menu) is always visible, so you always know what you're supposed to do next.

Spropos Smartphone: With this, it is finally possible to create in-game screenshots and upload them to saintsrow.com. That you share his character with the community and can download other characters and evaluate the same, however, was known for some time. Both options work wonderfully, even the SR.com account creation is quick and easy.

The one negative is only me of the sound of the cars and their control. You feel as though you are driving bumper cars. But does the very extensive soundtrack of radio stations in the game a lot of fun! Whether Amon Armath or Bonnie Tyler: Here is something for everyone here :)

One more thing to Cut version: As I said lack of Whored mode. For all buyers of this version get the Professor Genki DLC Pack, the only preorder is otherwise free of charge. Those who want the full game experience, I recommend, however, the PEGI version of SR3.

Conclusion:
*****
After almost 30 hours of play, I can say it is worth it. SR3 is a worthy successor, who has a complete freedom of its predecessor, and often one better uses. Whether you want to play the game rather "silly" (as previews have suggested) or rather "the hard way" - everything is possible here.

Clear Best Buy for SR-fans and those who want to be there. Those who wish to join, can advance also view "The Boondock Saints 2" on DVD or BluRay. An appropriate mood for Saints Row: The Third, I think.