Saints Row is the first game in Volition's long running open world sandbox gang simulator. The game takes you in the boots of the Playa, a new recruit to the fledgling gang, The Third Street Saints, who are fighting to reclaim their turf. The game is very similar to it's contemporary competition, GTA, but with some bold differences, and that is it's more cynical and comedic nature. While more stripped back than what the series would become with Saints Row the Third and IV, the game will still deliver plenty of environmental gags, and witty/absurd lines that will leave you chuckling while still engaged with an interesting story of warring gangs. There is plenty to do in this game with customizing your characters clothes, customizing cars, and participating in activities such as Insurance fraud, and mayhem. Each story mission sees you take different districts back from rival gangs, with a healthy level variety such as races, shootouts, and vehicular combat. If you are willing to go back and look at the slightly dated, but still largely enjoyable roots of this iconic series I think you will be left with a decent time, and a couple laughs along the way.