Deep Silver looking for feedback on other issues

Saints Row: The Third recently released for the Switch and it's kind of a mess. Digital Foundry, experts at evaluating game performance, have declared it possibly the worst performing game they've experienced on the platform, not to mention one of?? the worst evaluations they've ever done. It may boast a higher resolution than the last generation versions, but this isn't even close to being an ideal way to experience the game.

Publisher Deep Silver hasn't let the criticisms fall on deaf ears, though. In an update over on its blog, the publisher outlined a list of fixes that will be coming to Saints Row in the coming weeks. The first post-laun??????????????????????????ch patch, available later tonight, will directly address performance by lowering the rendering resolution of certain particle effects. There is also a mention of "related performance," which could mean a drop from the 1080p output that docked mode uses.

Along with the patch notes, Deep Silver has set up a form where users can submit issues that crop up for different players. As outlined in the blog, this will relate to "input lag, default low sensitivity in controls, slider sensitivity in character creator, and texture and graphic bugs." You'll need to include your SD Card t??ype, game region, and Switch system numbers.

While Saints Row: The Third shouldn't have released with this many problems, at least fix??es are coming. Maybe one day in the near future, we'll finally be able to play a version on t?he go that doesn't run like a slideshow.

Update coming soon! [Deep Silver]

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The best 'The Third' since Shrek

Take it to the streets in today's contest for a Switch copy of Saints Row the Third: The Full Package.

I do a lot of giveaways for indie games, because I really like he??lping to spread the word for smaller games in the face of well-known games. I typically take those a little more seriously, because they really do need all the good PR they can get. Stuff like this, though, I can kind of cut loose because honestl??y, who doesn't know what Saints Row is?

I've got a bunch of copies of Saints Row the Third: The Full Package to give away, and tru?st me when I say I won't be taking this task very seriously.

So, in case you don't know what Saints Row is, it was pretty much made in response to the ever-growing problem of GTA becoming too serious. In GTA you had to take on crime syndicates using mostly violence in well-written, cinematic epics. In Saints Row you could commit insurance fraud by getting hit by car??s and depreciate property values by spraying homes in shit.

The ga??me doesn't take itself very seriously, so I'm not going to, either.

So, now the game has come to the family-friendly Nintendo Switch platform because remember when Nintendo said they'd never, ever allow Night Trap on their console? My how the times have changed.?? This new release of the game includes:

• City of Sin - Disrupt and dismantle the Syndicate stranglehold on weapons, cybercrime, and sex trades. Discover the secrets of Steelport, where there is action on every street corner, for better or, more likely, worse.
• Weapons of Crass Destruction - It's one thing to defeat your enemies. It's another to humiliate them. Hover jets, human cannonball cars and sex-toy warfare are all part of the fun.
• Joy-Con Crazy Customisation - Create the most outlandish characters ever seen, from washed-up celebrities to naked ninja pirates. Inside every sinner, there is a Saint. Who will you become?
• Portable Over The Top Co-op - Fly solo, or play online with a homie and for the first time – two players can play side to side via online or local multiplayer. Give naked skydiving a try, landing in your partner's flaming pickup as you make a suicide run toward a heavily armed Syndicate brothel. Steelport is more fun with a friend.
• The Full Package - Includes all three mission packs and more than 30 DLC items. All previously released content is included on the game card.*

* Two DLC packs – the Bloodsucker Pack and the Unlockable Pack, have been omitted for game balance and improvement based on feedback.

Ok, so do me a favor and watc?h this music video now.

Now, make a comment about it. That's how you enter to win a key. Just tell me any??thing at all about this song or video. I just saw it, and now you all have to, as well.

We have ten NA Switch keys to give away. Winners will be drawn on Thursday, May 16. Make sure to comment using a Dtoid account with your current email address on file. New users can sign up here to talk about weird music videos!

Saints Row the Third: The Full Package is available now for Nintendo Switch. Our sister site Nintendo Enthusiast also has some keys, so head over th??ere for more chances to win!

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When keepin it real goes wrong

Deep Silver has finally shown off some footage of Saints Row: The Third running on Switch and it looks like Saints Row on the Switch. I'm not really sure what else to say about it, because it doesn't seem to sport any kind of visual upgrade?s over the PS3 or 360 versions. I had played it on both 360 ??and PC and this is leaning more towards the lower resolution console version than the PC one.

There are some bits where the framerate slows down, the textures loo??k suitably last generation, and even the effects on the explosion distort the screen a bit. It doesn't seem terrible, running smoother than I remember it on Microsoft's old console, but I can't help but feel like something else could have been done here. I guess I just expected a little too much out of this.

Still, we do know that the Switch version will have local wireless co-op, so it gets a lot of browni?e points for that. You'll always be able to play with your friend on the Switch version long after the servers are shut down for the other ports. That's worth a lot more than upgraded visuals.

Saints Row: The Third Memorable Moments - When Good Heists ??Go Bad (Official) [Saints Row via YouTube]

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Saints Flow, baby

Deep Silver has announced it will be porting Saints Row: The Third to Nintendo Switch as the "Full Packag?e" edition on May 10, 2019. For those unaware, that was the version of the game which included all of the DLC and was essentially a "Game of the Year" re-release. There was no mention of exclusive features or additions, but this should retain the co-op support that the original had.

I have some incredibly mixed feelings on Saints Row: The Third. Upon release, I thought it was a huge step back from Saints Row 2 and one that felt lacking in content. The campaign attempted to hide its shortcomings under absurdist humor and the dramatic shift to a more cartoony art style didn't make sense to me. As time has gone on, I??'ve grown to actually like the visuals of the game, but I still feel this is the weakest entry in the series due to its sloppy campaign structure. It also completely wastes Hulk Hogan and Sasha Grey as characters.

Even with all that negativity, I can't deny the appeal of having a GTA-like game on Switch. Being able to take that to a friend's house and co-op through the city would be a blast. It would make for some great road trips, too. Maybe if this port does well, we can get the infinitely better Saints Row 2 and 4 on the system.

Deep Silver UK [Twitter]

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Compilation of game and all supplemental content releases November 6

Next week, THQ is set to unleash the "Full Package" edition of Saints Row: The Third. A re-issuing of the 2011 game, it also packs in every bit of additional ?content releas??ed, including missions, vehicles and costumes. You'll be able to pick it up in stores on November 6 in the US, and everywhere else on November 16.

And to celebrate All Saints Day, Volition has also dropped a few new items into the gam?e, including a hoodie, basketball jerseys and an antennae hat. Just pop on down to Let's Pretend in the game and they'll be waiting for you to try on, if you're so inclined.

I really loved The Third, enough that it became an obsession until I'd completed everything i??n the main game (save maybe a race or two; I do have my limits), but for some reason I didn't p?lay more than a couple hours of the additional content. I was having fun with the GenkiBowl missions and then just lost interest in playing further, it seems. I honestly don't know why I never played the rest of it (I bought a season pass, after all). So, I guess I can't really speak to how much of a value this will actually be for people. What say you?

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After all of the "Strap it on" promotional messaging for Saints Row: The Third, I'm almost numb to the name of this upcoming retail package, but it's nice to see them stick with it. Essentially, it's another o?ne of those Game of the Year ed??itions, due out November 6, 2012 for PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.

For $49.99, this includes the core game itself, Genkibowl VII, Gangstas In Space, The Trouble With Clones, and 30-some DLC items. Hardly a bad deal, but I don't remember hearing a whole lot of praise for the add-ons. Either way, The Third ??is a hell of a good time and worth playing any way you can.

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