Saints Row: The Third (2011)

Saints Row: The Third thrusts players into the chaotic underworld of Steelport, where the 3rd Street Saints, now a media empire, clash with the criminal Syndicate. After a botched bank heist, the Saints find themselves pitted against the Syndicate's ruthless leader, Phillipe Loren. Freed from captivity by the Syndicate's betrayal, the Saints, led by the Boss, wage war against the Syndicate, aiming to seize control of Steelport. Along the way, they recruit allies, fend off a paramilitary force called S.T.A.G., and navigate complex alliances. As tensions escalate, the fate of Steelport hangs in the balance, with the Saints determined to emerge victorious, no matter the cost. Special thanks to GamePhobias for pulling together most of the information below.

• Release date: 11-15-2011
• Developer: Volition
• Publisher: Square Enix, Deep Silver, CyberFront, & THQ
• Platforms: Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Windows PC, Xbox 360

Triggers for this game

Crime

• Explosions & Bombs

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  Explosions are very common throughout the game. They can be produced in a variety of ways, by both the Player Character, their companions, or enemies.

  • Can't be avoided

• Fights

  • Can't be avoided

• Gangs & Mobsters

  • Can't be avoided

• Guns & Shooting

  • Can't be avoided

• Human Trafficking & Forced Labor

  Sex slavery

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  Sex work is common, and at least some SWers are implied to have been coerced. One mission includes Zimos pretending to auction your character off as a sex slave, although this is never seen on-screen. Zimos was kept as a sex slave for years.

  • Can't be avoided

• Illegal Drug Sales

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  The player can purchase drug operations.

  • Is avoidable

• Kidnapping

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  At least one primary missions and the ‘snatch’ activity involve kidnapping sex workers from rival gangs and bringing them back to your brothels. This is portrayed as kindness and the sex workers even thank the player. In ‘Nyte Blayde Returns’, the player must kidnap someone. In ‘Three Way’, two of the player’s companions are kidnapped.

  • Can't be avoided

• Misc. Crime

  Weapons

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  Weapons -- Lasers

  • Can't be avoided

• Murder

  Main game, Gangstas In Space DLC (avoidable)

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  The player can kill nearly anyone the desire, including civilians. A friend is killed early in the game. A woman is murdered in front of her sibling. In the Gangstas In Space DLC, the player learns the director of the film they’re acting in is having them murder real people. Avoidable by not playing the DLC.

  • Can't be avoided

• Road-Related Violence

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  Vehicular trauma is very common; the driving mechanics are designed in such a way as to encourage crashing into other vehicles or pedestrians. Even if the player avoids using vehicles, it is not uncommon to see driving NPCs get into accidents or run over pedestrians.

  • Can't be avoided

Death & Loss

• Death of Friend

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  One of the Boss’s closest friends, Johnny Gat, is killed in the opening sequence.

  • Can't be avoided

• Death of Sibling

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  Viola’s twin sister, Kiki, is killed in front of her.

  • Can't be avoided

• Drowning

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  Staying underwater too long will result in death.

  • Is avoidable

Drugs & Alcohol

• Alcohol Consumption

  Frequent in cutscenes

  • Can't be avoided

Gore

• Blood

  Unavoidable side-effect of combat

  • Can't be avoided

• Body Horror

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  Gore is extremely common in the game. All combat is graphically rendered with realistic injuries.

  • Can't be avoided

Hate & Discrimination

• Dehumanization & Objectification

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  During ‘Return to Steelport’, a number of gimps are harnessed to chariots and forced to pull their passengers into battle. The Bloody Canoness and female Morningstar outfits are sexually revealing. Women’s breasts, no matter how small, will always jiggle slightly when turning suddenly.

  • Can't be avoided

• Homophobia

  Gendered slurs

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  Gendered slurs, such as ho, bitch, slut, and pussy are used.

  • Can't be avoided

• Misc. Hate & Discrimination

  Sex-shaming

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  The Boss calls Viola a slut at one point. Pierce also makes assumptions about her sex life, but she shuts him down immediately.

  • Can't be avoided

• Misogyny

  Gendered slurs

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  Gendered slurs, such as ho, bitch, slut, and pussy are used. The Boss calls Viola a slut at one point. Pierce also makes assumptions about her sex life, but she shuts him down immediately.

  • Can't be avoided

• Sexism

  Gendered slurs

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  Gendered slurs, such as ho, bitch, slut, and pussy are used. The Boss calls Viola a slut at one point. Pierce also makes assumptions about her sex life, but she shuts him down immediately.

  • Can't be avoided

Horror Themes

• Mind Control

  In DLCS Gangstas in Space & The Apocalypse Genki (avoidable by not playing these DLCs)

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  During the Gangstas in Space DLC, the premise of the film the character is playing in revolves around mind control. The Apocalypse Genki DLC provides a bazooka that mind controls enemies.

  • Is avoidable

• Zombies & Undead

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  Early in act three, the player will encounter zombies.

  • Can't be avoided

Kink & BDSM

• Misc. Kink & BDSM

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  There are brothels in-game, and some missions involve visiting a BDSM club.

  • Can't be avoided

Law Enforcement

• Misc. Law Enforcement

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  The core storyline revolves around gang wars and eventually escalates to the point that a paramilitary police force must intervene.

  • Can't be avoided

Mental Health

• Family References

  • Can't be avoided

• Grief

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  Shaundi seems to be traumatized by Johnny Gat’s death.

  • Can't be avoided

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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  Shaundi seems to be traumatized by Johnny Gat’s death.

  • Can't be avoided

Non-Sexual Abuse & Violence

• Altercations

  • Can't be avoided

• Emotional Abuse

  Verbal

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  Verbal abuse is extremely common. Nearly everyone in the game is verbally abusive to everyone else.

  • Can't be avoided

• Mutilation

  Self-harm

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  Insurance Fraud activities involve deliberately throwing oneself in front of oncoming traffic.

  • Can't be avoided

Phobias

• Acrophobia

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  The Player Character is often required to pilot and jump out of helicopters throughout the game.

  • Can't be avoided

• Aerophobia

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  The Player Character is often required to pilot and jump out of helicopters throughout the game.

  • Can't be avoided

• Hemophobia

  Unavoidable side-effect of combat

  • Can't be avoided

• Misc. Phobias

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  Fire -- Fire is often a result of battle. Fires will generally go out of control once they are started.

  • Can't be avoided

• Necrophobia

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  Bodies are common throughout the game. Slain enemies do not immediately disappear.

  • Can't be avoided

Sex & Erotica (Consensual)

• Nudity

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  Players may run around nude, but breasts and genitals are blurred out.

  • Is avoidable

• Sex Work

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  There are brothels in-game, and some missions involve visiting a BDSM club. Sexual assault is common in brothels and any other areas with SWers, especially because some of SWers are implied to have been coerced into this line of work. At least one primary missions and the ‘snatch’ activity involve kidnapping sex workers from rival gangs and bringing them back to your brothels. This is portrayed as kindness and the sex workers even thank the player. During the ‘escort’ activities, you are required to drive around while a SWer and their client presumably have sex in the back seat, occasionally making explicit comments.

  • Can't be avoided

Sexual Abuse

• Sexual Assault

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  Sexual assault is common in brothels and any other areas with SWers, especially because some of SWers are implied to have been coerced into this line of work.

  • Can't be avoided

Traumatic Events

• Accidents

  Car accidents

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  Vehicular trauma is very common; the driving mechanics are designed in such a way as to encourage crashing into other vehicles or pedestrians. Even if the player avoids using vehicles, it is not uncommon to see driving NPCs get into accidents or run over pedestrians.

  • Can't be avoided

War & Military

• Fictional War

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  The core storyline revolves around gang wars and eventually escalates to the point that a paramilitary police force must intervene.

  • Can't be avoided

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