Reissued on Wednesday, July 13, 2022: Following the announcement of the PSPlus Extra and Premium lineups in July, this review will be reinstated from the archive. The original text is:
Saints Row: It’s permissible to think that Gat Out of Hell isn’t really a PlayStation 4 game. In a nutshell, the latest rampage of the now gritty franchise looks like the last generation without embarrassment. Everyone knows that graphics aren’t everything, but they had to check twice to make sure the TV’s resolution wasn’t degraded in any way. .. The textures are muddy, the clipping issues are plentiful, and overall, going out of the underworld is really ugly.
Fortunately, you may not care too much about visual fidelity when you’re causing absolute chaotic confusion. In fact, you may even be encouraged to prolong each murder purely from pity for your poor eyes, which is probably more gray and brown than the apparently monotonous version of Watch Dogs in Chicago. You will still be involved in the world of sports sandboxes.
If you’re new to Saints Row, all you really need to know is that this standalone extension continues your love for the ridiculous of the series. Saints Row: Since The Third, Developer Volition’s work has plummeted into complete madness, and nothing on the market today is as good as it is. With a map of options scattered around and a storyline that looks at the screen with almost incredible thoughts, this map is definitive for those who don’t take it seriously and want more titles than they love themselves. Sandbox option. It’s full of customization options, weird weapons, and ridiculous superpowers.
As the name of the adventure suggests, the expansion focuses on the fan’s favorite Johnny Gut, who travels to hell to save the boss. The story is definitely more ridiculous than Saints Row IV-and it was totally weird in the first place-but there’s nothing particularly bad about this, purely because it’s so self-aware. The minutes do not exceed their welcome, as they are littered with really interesting texts and the expansion lasts only about 6 hours.
Over these 6 hours, you will follow essentially the same formula as seen on the last outings of the saints. Move fast on the map in the car or through satisfactory flight capabilities while crossing off optional activities such as time trials, assassinations, and survival challenges. In the meantime, I occasionally stop by a short stint in the storyline that keeps things moving at a lively pace. Of course, you can take the time to explore the underworld to your heart’s content, but unlike other open world games, Gat Out of Hell is designed solely to contain the turmoil you have caused. Simply put, if you haven’t activated all the abominable souls you come across straight in the lump, you probably aren’t fulfilling this right.
Going back to the side activity issue briefly, the choices offered here aren’t much different from what you see in Saints Row IV, but they’re all just as fun. Adopting a dilapidated ghoul shape while throwing yourself into an oncoming vehicle on an insurance fraud mission can be hysterical thanks to great ragdoll physics. have ability.
Indeed, the variety of weapons is great, ranging from relatively standard rifles and pistols to weird archers based on the seven deadly sins. As with the parent title, expansion is best when you casually switch between abilities and firearms to cut off enemies. It’s a lot of fun to think of your own ridiculous and powerful combination.
That said, Gat Out of Hell has a solid and familiar atmosphere. In many respects, this is a modified version of Saints Row IV’s skin, throwing some new animations and cutscenes. Hell isn’t as big as Steelport and doesn’t provide a sandbox environment. I’m not thinking more about the same thing on a small scale, so think twice about stepping into the fire.
Franchise madness lovers definitely have a lot to love here, especially when the release introduces its own version of William Shakespeare-now DJing at the only nightclub in hell-and There’s enough narrative commentary to successfully connect the extensions in the ridiculous plot of Saints Row IV.
Speaking of which, the genius girl Kinji is also on board, and you can switch between her and Gut at the base. It’s not a big deal as there aren’t many cutscenes, but if Johnny gets tired of making jokes every time he picks up a collection, switching to a female accomplice can ease the hassle. Again, apart from the repeating lines, voice acting is top notch. Especially when the game decides the order of the music, each character has a conversation with a normal Corny tune.
Conclusion
The Gat Out of Hell offers Saints Row IV lovers a few more hours of fun, but if you’re not with the gang, you’ll soon be overwhelmed. It’s also a confusing and fake journey for beginners, so if you don’t even know who Johnny Gut is, it’s a good idea to get the full package on your PS4. With entertaining power and some great new weapons, the standalone extension holds itself â but don’t expect your extra-world vacation to be more than a fast and familiar break.
