: The lighting system is the star of the show. Steelport has been bathed in new global illumination and HDR effects that make the neon-soaked streets pop. Character models, especially the main cast, have been rebuilt with significantly higher detail.
The community generally appreciates the visual leap but notes that the underlying "jank" of the original engine still peeks through.
Saints Row: The Third Remastered is a rare example of a "remaster" that occasionally feels like a "remake." While the core gameplay remains a chaotic, 2011-era sandbox, the visual overhaul is transformative. This specific update addresses several of the early technical hitches, making it the definitive way to play this cult classic.
"It still feels like 2011 under the hood—the AI is still pretty dumb—but the sheer amount of content and the new coat of paint makes it worth the double-dip."
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