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I’ve to confess I performed Saints Row 2 on Steam unmodded, all over, twice. So in case you inform me it is “unplayable” and not using a fan patch I am going to try this factor the place I increase one eyebrow at you. Did the PC port have issues, although? Oh, hell sure.
Cutscenes had been wonky as all get-out, with characters not showing the place they had been presupposed to (if in any respect), and typically sliding into or out of body as in the event that they had been on rollerskates. Cutscene audio usually crackled, making dialogue sound low-cost and staticky. There have been graphical issues too, with decision choices I might charitably name “restricted” and water that turned black at a distance. It wasn’t a fantastic port, it was only a nice sufficient recreation that I may overlook these and different flaws.
There have been a number of makes an attempt to enhance Saints Row 2’s PC port through the years, and the most recent is essentially the most spectacular. Known as Saints Row 2 Juiced, it fixes all the issues I discussed within the earlier paragraph and extra. For instance, it provides greater than 30 animations that had been included in console variations however not on PC, which can make you look a lot cooler when you’re capturing a minigun or operating with the rocket launcher outfitted. One other change copied over from the console is the Xbox 360 model’s higher gamma settings.
The massive visible enchancment is an optionally available one you may need to look by the menu to search out. VanillaFXPlus is a lighting overhaul that disables Saints Row 2’s filter and makes colours extra high-contrast and vibrant. I can see some individuals preferring the basic look, however I am into the brand new visuals. I am additionally into the choice to maintain a weapon outfitted in case you run out of ammo as an alternative of instantly swapping again to the cane or no matter by default.
You possibly can try a fuller record of fixes on the Juiced Patch Github web page. Apparently the multiplayer is working once more too. There’s one more reason to be enthusiastic about it, although. The upcoming Saints Row 2 DLC Port Venture, which would require the Juiced Patch to run, will carry Saints Row 2’s console-exclusive DLC to PC ultimately. Ultor Uncovered, Company Warfare, and The Unkut Pak added extra missions, automobiles, and customization choices I’ve been ready like 15 years for. Carry it on.
