Saints Row 2 is the follow up to Voliton's 2006 open world sandbox crime simulator, Saints Row, and they wasted no time expanding the scope, and story telling if this game compared to it's predecessor. The game still maintains the comedic tinge that the first game established while going down a more dark, and twisted route than before. We regain control of our Playa from the first game, who now takes on the reigns as the Third Street Saint's boss, and he is not messing around. In the years he was in a coma, all of the city of Stillwater has fallen into the hands of new and upcoming gangs and corporations, and the Playa wastes no time reminding the new gangs who the Saints are and reclaims the city for themselves. There are several moments where the Playa goes off the deep end and does some pretty heinous murders, and crimes as it seems the coma he endured may have left some screws loose. But even though there are plenty of depraved and grim moments to be had throughout the story, the game doesn't forget it's comedic roots as it takes pleasure in making jokes out of dark situations, and it never really seems to take itself so seriously where you'll really be feeling bad about any of the crimes you may commit. Much like the first game there are plenty of customization options and activities for you as the player to enjoy. While the game is still not as fantastical as later entries, it still delivers a fun and engaging time that anyone who is a fan of any of the other saints games or GTA games will be left with a good time.