Whereas Rockstar was taking its games in a serious direction, Volition was going for pure, unadulterated, over-the-top fun. Sure, there were plenty of comparisons to Rockstar and the Grand Theft Auto series, but the Saints Row games were anything but clones. When Saints Row 2 rolled out last fall, it was an engaging sequel that not only built on its predecessor in nearly every way, but also proved that Volition's foray into open-world gaming with the original Saints Row wasn't a one-hit wonder.
