Saints Row VS Grand Theft Auto - Series Showdown

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
  • Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the What's It Like arena where we are hosting our first free-to-view Series Showdown!
    In one corner, wearing the "Definitive Edition" Shorts is a Trilogy that needs no introduction, somewhat classic, somewhat controversial, but always original, Grand Theft Auto! In the other corner, sporting the "Purple Package" trunks is Saints Row, often reduced to being called a GTA Clone. Does it have what it takes to set itself aside from GTA and grab Switch owner's attention?
    With that in mind... Let's get ready to rumble!
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  • @RebornAudio
    @RebornAudio 25 днів тому +10

    Saints Row 1 and 2 are the only Saints that count. Absolutely perfect games, no matter how they were penned as GTA clones.

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  25 днів тому

      Would you say if it was 1 & 2 up against the GTA trilogy then Saints would have won? I think Saints 2 was incredible

    • @codymcginnis9990
      @codymcginnis9990 22 дні тому +1

      While I entirely agree with 1 and 2 being perfect games, I don't think it's fair to discount 3, 4, or GOoH. They set out to be fun, unserious sandbox games with minimal consequences and to give the player a feeling of godhood. Which they did very well.

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  19 днів тому

      Thats a really good perspective too. I struggled to enjoy 4, but that's just down to personal preference and not design. I really enjoyed 3's mission structure

  • @ROCKSTARMANIC12
    @ROCKSTARMANIC12 10 днів тому +1

    Hate the coin “GTA clone” it’s open world crime genre.

  • @thomasdietschmann2264
    @thomasdietschmann2264 26 днів тому +2

    Awesome.
    I think GTA had terrible reviews in relation to performance, pop in etc. I know you referenced it isn't great, but did they somewhat patch it to improve since launch

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  26 днів тому

      It's vastly improved upon launch and has that classic legacy that carries it too. While the "updated graphics" made it lose some charm, the gameplay and great writing still holds up!

    • @thomasdietschmann2264
      @thomasdietschmann2264 26 днів тому +1

      @whatsitlikeau wish the big review sites would update reviews like this. I would never have know it had improved and wouldn't think of getting it

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  26 днів тому

      The gents over at @switchup do some in depth technical analyses of updated games too if you're interested!

    • @thomasdietschmann2264
      @thomasdietschmann2264 26 днів тому +1

      @@whatsitlikeau thanks will check out

  • @basque_9995
    @basque_9995 25 днів тому +1

    I think Monster Hunter Stories vs Pokémon could be interesting.

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  25 днів тому

      I'm writing my review for Stories 1 as we speak and think that's a great idea!

  • @aliekexie8467
    @aliekexie8467 22 дні тому +2

    The only reason gta defective edition lost to the abomination that is shitsrow3 is cause sr3 is actually playable. Gods how I hate sr3, the moment where volition went tumbling down hill

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  22 дні тому

      Would you say it's because they moved to a more "shock value" style of gameplay instead on focusing on the core experience? They lost me at 4 with the superpowers to be honest.

    • @aliekexie8467
      @aliekexie8467 22 дні тому +1

      @@whatsitlikeau ''Shock value'' the only shocking thing about the game is how much of a massive downgrade it is. No day n night cycle, no reloading saves to change the time of day doesnt count. No mission replays, have to rely on mods. No unique appropriate civilian npcs. Weaker clothing choices. Choosing to dual wield guns lock you out from single handling them. The map looks the same, try n guess if your on lucha's turn or star's without using the map. The story not being able to come to the conclusion if it wants to be pants on head regarded or dramatic, even then its dramatic scenes are weak, so weak I couldnt even name one, the twin getting killed(?).
      Prototype was is and will be the better sr4.

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  22 дні тому

      @aliekexie8467 I did notice it was always night! I thought it was just me on SR3. My only experience with it is on the Switch and I didn't get to play it back in the day. All valid points, and also baffling design choices

  • @iksdeeee
    @iksdeeee 24 дні тому +1

    Nicely made video! But there is literally no way to compare gta to saints low lmao. I recently played both but SR is just so boring. I could not make it through half of the game, maybe I am too old for it already. Even when I was like 9 I was so bored of SR. Maybe its for younger kids

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  23 дні тому

      Thank you. It's hard to compare! I think SR relies a lot on shock value that wears thin whereas GTA has a solid narrative to invest the player. I think it would have been better to compare if we had some of the earlier Saints games on Switch as well

  • @xairosaenz2073
    @xairosaenz2073 21 день тому +1

    Thumbnail is cursed 😂

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  21 день тому

      Hahaha I was going for something... but I guess it didn't work!

  • @x87rz74
    @x87rz74 21 день тому

    the joke saints row vs gta

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  21 день тому

      I think its a close comparison with whats available on the Switch.

  • @taber1975
    @taber1975 21 день тому +1

    I loved saints row 3, I think gta 5 took a lot of inspiration from it

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  21 день тому

      GTA V is amazing. What influences do you think they picked up? They definitely refined the shooting to make it more action packed.

    • @taber1975
      @taber1975 21 день тому +1

      @@whatsitlikeau mainly the vehicles and the gadgets. Saints row was always a more comedic take with futuristic cars/weapons. I feel gta v did something similar this time around with the deluxo, oppressor, ray guns ect

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  19 днів тому

      Yeah GTA online took a wild turn hahahah

  • @Sky_314
    @Sky_314 20 днів тому

    Bro you only put saints row two shitty games where first and second

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  20 днів тому

      Only comparing the Switch offerings for handheld comparison. I mention the other several times though, and even said if Saints 2 was on Switch it would have been too close ot call

  • @ChrisMc67
    @ChrisMc67 24 дні тому +4

    Comparing Saints Row to GTA is like comparing dog shit to gold.

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  24 дні тому

      Franchise as a whole for sure, but the Switch Platform games I think are fairly comparable. GTA V in my opinion is one if the best games ever created

    • @ChrisMc67
      @ChrisMc67 23 дні тому +1

      Agreed, GTA V is insanely good and was so successful. Some things are best left un-Switched! 😅👌

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  23 дні тому

      @@ChrisMc67 I'm hanging out for GTA 6. That first trailer looks incredible

    • @dawoodwilliams3652
      @dawoodwilliams3652 20 днів тому +1

      bra Rockstar clearly took some inspiration from Saint's Row for GTA V, you forget however that in its hey day, Saint's Row was a legit competitor to GTA, SR 2 being among the best sandbox games ever made

    • @whatsitlikeau
      @whatsitlikeau  20 днів тому

      @@dawoodwilliams3652 I think thats a fair claim. As gameplay mechanics evolved I think both series took inspiration from each other.

  • @MrSlang710
    @MrSlang710 21 день тому

    gta meat riders please sit down jesus