The newest entry in the Saints Row series, Saints Row: The Third, has been light on any actual information, but the latest issue of Game Informer now has the first details on the upcoming sequel.
The game revolves around the Third Street Saints and their rise from a simple street gang with increasing popularity to a full-fledged household name. Unfortunately this leads to a war with "The Syndicate," a legendary criminal fraternity.
Your custom hero from the first and second games will again be carried over, but this time a "San Andreas-style" leveling system will be implemented, dictating your character’s weight and combat abilities among other things.
Both cosmetic and performance upgrades will be available for all weapons, which also carries over to any vehicles obtained in the game.
Freedom in tackling the various missions was also highlighted. For example, when asked to siege an enemy tower you can either fight your way through for more money or just blow it up.
No specific gameplay details have been given for the multiplayer, but GI has confirmed that the competitive modes have been dropped in order to shift the focus towards online co-op.
Though many changes have been pointed out, developer Volition plans on maintaining the humor synonymous with the series. This includes outrageous things such as a sex toy weapon, space suits, pirate costumes, and a new "nut shot" move.
It seems like Voltion is working hard to make this the best Saints Row game yet. Fans should certainly be excited to get their hands on Saints Row: The Third when it hits the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall.
[GameFAQs]
