: The entire campaign is playable with a friend, making the chaotic physics and "Whored Mode" (a survival wave variant) even more entertaining. The Bad: A Thinner World
(2011) is the definitive turning point where the series shed its "GTA clone" label to embrace pure, unadulterated absurdity. While it sacrifices some of the grit and depth found in Saints Row 2 , it delivers one of the most generous and hilarious open-world "toyboxes" in gaming. The Good: "The Awesome Button"
: Highlights like "Power" by Kanye West playing during a penthouse raid or the TRON-inspired "Decker.die" virtual reality mission are widely considered some of the most creative in the genre.
: The game prioritizes fun over realism. You can leap through car windshields to high-jack them, fight off rival gangs with a giant purple bat, or call in an orbital strike.
: You can create anything from a "400-pound metallic blue drag queen" to a "stark-naked zombie," with vehicles and weapons that can be upgraded with explosive and electric rounds.