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post #151 of 192
1/28/09 at 3:29pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Hexum View Post
I'm having trouble getting into this game as much as you guys say you are. It's fun, but I have yet to find a mission or activity that makes me think that it's better than GTA4.
I don't think it's "better" than GTA4, in much the same way that Crank isn't "better" than No Country for Old Men. Crank is a hell of a lot more fun though. And I play videogames for fun, so I liked Saint's Row 2 more than GTA4.

I have yet to play it online though. I hope the online crowd for this game is a whole lot more... "mature" than that of the first game. I don't know if that's the right word for it, but I played the original online once, and got asked "Yo, what race is you?" by what sounded like a 12 year old white kid. I have no desire to repeat that feat.
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post #152 of 192
1/28/09 at 3:29pm
Online co-op is a fucking blast.
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post #153 of 192
1/28/09 at 3:32pm
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Originally Posted by Rob View Post
Online co-op is a fucking blast.
Quick on the draw Rob.

If anyone from here ever sees me online, feel free to send an invite, or however the co-op works in this game. The only co-op thing I've done is the Fight Club, so I'd be looking for a way to get those achievements. Does anyone know, if I've already beaten the piss out of all the activities and most of the missions, do I have to go into someone else's game who hasn't, or can I get the achievements if they join mine?
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post #154 of 192
1/28/09 at 10:51pm
It took me awhile to figure out how to do the Hitman activity.. So when you agree to kill a target, is it more than one target?

It is a fun game, I'll give it that. Almost like an arcade version of GTA.
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post #155 of 192
1/29/09 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by Nick Hexum View Post
It took me awhile to figure out how to do the Hitman activity.. So when you agree to kill a target, is it more than one target?
You should have a list of targets at each Hitman location, and the list should include hints on how to find the target. Some of them can be a real pain, or just be buggy, and not show for you. The other night I got on just to rampage a bit, and ended up finding 4 Hitman targets. It's always fun to see the crosshairs pop up on the map.
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post #156 of 192
1/29/09 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by Minsky View Post
I've got it. Drop in if you see me online, and I'll do likewise. Hey, does your PS3 copy look really washed out, or is it just mine?
I wish I could say. I'm downloading a patch and installing this sucker right now and it's making me violent.
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post #157 of 192
1/30/09 at 5:06am
I've just started playing this again. Quick question about the territories you gain from rival gangs...they don't force you to do random defend your turf distractions in this do they?
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post #158 of 192
1/30/09 at 7:02am
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From what I remember the ‘push backs’ in this game are scripted. I think you have one or two per gang, but when me and Nate were dicking around doing side missions and shit for hours we never had to deal with any.
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post #159 of 192
1/30/09 at 2:32pm
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Originally Posted by mongycore View Post
I've just started playing this again. Quick question about the territories you gain from rival gangs...they don't force you to do random defend your turf distractions in this do they?
I don't know if they're scripted or not, but I can tell you that once you finish a final mission for a gang they no longer pop up in those areas. It's easiest to just defeat each gang one at a time to minimize those annoying distractions.

In regards to the hitman lists, there are multiple targets on each list with directions on where to find them or what actions you have to take to get them to come out. As mentioned, lots of them are triggered by just causing lots of chaos in certain areas so keep your eyes on your map in case a crosshair pops up. Also, about 1 in every 8 assassinations I found that the person I killed was only a decoy and I'd then have to try to complete the assassination with the true target nearby. Annoying, but not horrible.

My favorite assassination so far was when I got to the guy right as I got a message that a rival gang was trying to complete the hit before I could. Ended up in this giant shootout where I was trying to kill him before they could, and then I turned around and killed all the gang members for making me work so hard at it.
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post #160 of 192
1/30/09 at 2:39pm
Also, I don't think there are penalties for not doing the pushbacks. I've let a region flash for hours without bothering to investigate it. You probably don't get any money from the region while it's "in dispute", but that's not too big a deal.
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post #161 of 192
1/30/09 at 3:59pm
Yeah, whilst this is definitely more fun than GTA4 it's certainly a stretch for me to say it's better.

Co-op certainly helps.
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post #162 of 192
1/30/09 at 4:09pm
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Originally Posted by Bees?! View Post
Yeah, whilst this is definitely more fun than GTA4 it's certainly a stretch for me to say it's better.

Co-op certainly helps.
Co-op is just unbelievably compelling. Nothing quite like tazering your buddy as you're hopping into a getaway car, then driving away, leaving him flopping like a landed fish to get pulverized by the police. Or, when biplaning to a mission, aiming the plane directly at a building then parachuting safely out while your buddy helpless smacks into the concrete wall.
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post #163 of 192
1/30/09 at 4:16pm
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Why does everyone always attempt to fuck over their co-op partners, it never makes any sense to me.
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post #164 of 192
1/30/09 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by Spike Marshall View Post
Why does everyone always attempt to fuck over their co-op partners, it never makes any sense to me.
95% of the time you cooperate. But when the mission is done, or you're screwing around, it's Ronin-style v. Pimp-style time. It's almost impossible not to begin attacking each other when you both have the bitch slap glove that lets you send cars flying.

Just like competitive versus co-op multiplayer games, both can be fun.
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post #165 of 192
1/30/09 at 5:32pm
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Originally Posted by Spike Marshall View Post
Why does everyone always attempt to fuck over their co-op partners, it never makes any sense to me.
Finding unique ways to destroy a friend never gets old.

Ever.
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post #166 of 192
1/30/09 at 5:36pm
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It must be an American thing
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post #167 of 192
1/30/09 at 5:47pm
It depends who i'm playing with. Most of the time i'd agree with you Spike - but if my brother's involved, a little sibling rivalry over the internet can be a dangerous thing.
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post #168 of 192
2/2/09 at 11:28pm
I've been having a great time with the game, but one thing I don't see is how people can say they like the shooting in SR2 more than in GTA4.

In Saint's I normally just pump rounds into my enemies until they fall. GTA4 had the whole cover system, blind firing, and pressure-sensitive aiming so you could squeeze off head shots. Not to mention the feature of being able to drop grenades AND throw them.

To me, SR2's combat just feels like a faster-paced, sloppier version of GTA4's. Still fun though.
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post #169 of 192
2/3/09 at 5:34pm
SR2's combat feels like GTA3's
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post #170 of 192
2/3/09 at 5:43pm
No, it feels like Max Payne's.

Without the slow-mo of course.
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post #171 of 192
2/24/09 at 11:43am
Just noticed this is the Amazon Video Game deal of the day. Only $35 new for the Collector's Edition for PS3 or 360. I'm tempted but I probably won't buy it until I can get it for under $30.
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post #172 of 192
3/10/09 at 9:45pm
Holy shit this game gets fucking hard in it's last few missions. I have two missions left on the map, and this last Ronin missions has been a huge pain in my ass.

First I have to drive to a fucking dock to get a jet ski, only to be given a separate destination that I have to travel to, ON THE WATER, while a helicopter drops explosive barrels on my head.

I tried getting on land and driving there, but when you have six cars filled with Ronin, plus THAT FUCKING HELICOPTER... ugh.

Other than that it's a fun game. I've been buying stores left and right, I own every crib available in the game, and have completed every stronghold.
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post #173 of 192
3/13/09 at 9:01am
Hmm, I didn't have an issue on that mission, it's just all about figuring out the pattern of the barrel drops. It got close to me a few times towards the end but that was it. I found the start of the very last mission annoying but once you're in the attack chopper it gets pretty easy.
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post #174 of 192
4/1/09 at 12:23pm
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http://www.viddler.com/explore/Destructoid/videos/339/0

New DLC on April 16th. Three new missions, new weapons, clothing, multiplayer maps. Looks like fun.
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post #175 of 192
4/6/09 at 5:34am
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Originally Posted by Spike Marshall View Post
http://www.viddler.com/explore/Destructoid/videos/339/0

New DLC on April 16th. Three new missions, new weapons, clothing, multiplayer maps. Looks like fun.
Awesome! Hopefully Prototype will someday have co-op/multiplayer fun of the same ilk.
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post #176 of 192
4/6/09 at 4:41pm
Does anyone have trouble accessing the Ultor Stronghold mission, the one thats at the Mall? Its marked on my map but there is no icon or glowing light to start it. Its the only thing left to do on my map and its very frustrating
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post #177 of 192
4/6/09 at 5:08pm
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Originally Posted by Rusty Oysterburger View Post
Does anyone have trouble accessing the Ultor Stronghold mission, the one thats at the Mall? Its marked on my map but there is no icon or glowing light to start it. Its the only thing left to do on my map and its very frustrating
I got frustrated too, but it's inside the mall. Look around at the mall entrance inside.
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post #178 of 192
4/6/09 at 6:18pm
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Originally Posted by Alan "Nordling" Cerny View Post
I got frustrated too, but it's inside the mall. Look around at the mall entrance inside.


Cheers, just found it.

Shitty map
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post #179 of 192
4/20/09 at 6:03pm
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Originally Posted by Spike Marshall View Post
http://www.viddler.com/explore/Destructoid/videos/339/0

New DLC on April 16th. Three new missions, new weapons, clothing, multiplayer maps. Looks like fun.
Did this come out? I couldn't find it on Friday.
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post #180 of 192
4/20/09 at 6:06pm
Was delayed a week. Look for it on Thursday.
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post #181 of 192
9/6/09 at 3:49pm
Yes this mission is a real bitch kitty. took me forever to get through it.
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post #182 of 192
9/7/09 at 12:48am
Just got back onto this one tonight. Finally beat a handful of missions that I had hell with last time!
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post #183 of 192
9/30/09 at 6:17am
Bumping this thread to add my love of this game (I finally purchased it this month). Whoever said it was the sucessor to San Andrais was spot on, the look and feel of this game reminds me very much of an updated SA.

Am rocking as a woman at the moment (for some strange reason) with an 80's themed gang who drive The Dodge charger and Mini Style cars. I have a garage full of modded out cars - my favorate being my modified police car in gang colours with kneecappers and nitros.

Man I spend to much time screwing about in this game.
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post #184 of 192
9/30/09 at 10:19am
Still having hell trying to complete the Snatch and Drug Dealing missions to get infinite shotgun/SMG ammo. AAARRGGHHH.
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post #185 of 192
10/2/09 at 9:14am
Anyone experence random feezing on their game? If i play for an extended time (2hours) the game freezes and i have to reboot the 360. It's not happend on any other game I own.
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post #186 of 192
10/2/09 at 10:42am
Never happened to me. Here's hoping you don't need to be redirected to this thread.
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post #187 of 192
10/2/09 at 10:43am
That sounds more like a game bug than a console failure if it isn't happening with any other titles. I never had the game freeze that I can recall, but I do remember Saint's Row 2 having some strange glitches and issues from time to time.
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post #188 of 192
10/2/09 at 10:58am
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When I was playing co-op I'd occasionally have the game freeze up on me. It'd happen maybe one in ten sessions and it'd be completely random. I think it's just a coding issue.
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post #189 of 192
12/23/09 at 12:09pm
Something I noticed on the game last night. If you buy food from the Apollo's fast food joint the woman behind the counter says

"Have a great day ... ...so say we all."

It's the little things I love in this game.

Anyone found any of the hidden islands? The only one I have found just beyond the prison in a straight line, apparently there is a couple more.
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post #190 of 192
12/23/09 at 7:06pm
I didn't even know there were hidden islands. Oh what's that, an excuse to fire up the game again?
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post #191 of 192
12/23/09 at 7:08pm
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Wait until you guys meet the fucking Godzilla sized rabbit which randomly emerges from the water. Have no idea how I trigged that motherfucker but it terrified me when I found it.
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post #192 of 192
12/24/09 at 8:57am
Thats awsome, gonna have to go look for that.

This game just keeps on giving.
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