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Saints Row 2 Review

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Robbing, stealing, and shooting on your mobile phone.

By Andrew Podolsky 12/18/2008

Violent games don't surface often on the mobile scene, so it's surprising to find that this slimmed-down version of Saints Row 2 keeps it real with bloody tire tracks and colorful gang warfare. The developers could've opted to keep things clean, but that little extra edge and some genuinely fun driving mechanics make Saints Row 2 a worthwhile download.

Saints Row 2 looks nearly identical to last year's movie tie-in American Gangster but with several major improvements. Besides the increase in violence, which makes plowing through crowded sidewalks much more shocking, Saints Row 2 also includes robbing, stealing, and hijacking minigames. For example, you can put on your angry face to get more cash from mugging or play a variation of Tetris to cram more loot into your getaway van.

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Most missions are of the typical "drive here, shoot this" variety -- and as a result, the storyline isn't very involving. But since careening through the destructible locations is consistently entertaining, and the mean streets stay open after you beat the main game, this miniature criminal lifestyle is worth pursuing.

Played on a Nokia N81.

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