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'''Saints Row 2''' (abbreviated to SR2) is a sandbox-style [[action-adventure]] video game developed by [[Volition, Inc.]] and published by [[THQ]]. It is the second title in the {{c|Saints Row}} series. The game was preceded by [[Saints Row]] and a sequel to the game has been rumoured. Saints Row 2 was released in North America on [[October 14]], in Australia on [[October 16]] and in Europe on [[October 17]] in [[2008]], for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. A [[PC]] version of the game was released in North America on [[January 6]], in Europe on [[January 23]] and in Australia on [[February 5]], in [[2009]]. A smaller variant of the game has also been published for mobile phones. An episodic pack titled [[Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed|Ultor Exposed]] was released on [[April 23]], 2009 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems, with a second and third pack also in development.
'''Saints Row 2''' (abbreviated to SR2) is a sandbox-style [[action-adventure]] video game developed by [[Volition, Inc.]] and published by [[THQ]]. It is the second title in the {{c|Saints Row}} series. The game was preceded by [[Saints Row]] and a sequel to the game has been rumoured. Saints Row 2 was released in North America on October 14, in Australia on October 16 and in Europe on October 17 in [[2008]], for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. A [[PC]] version of the game was released in North America on January 6, in Europe on January 23 and in Australia on February 5, in [[2009]]. A smaller variant of the game has also been published for mobile phones. An episodic pack titled [[Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed|Ultor Exposed]] was released on April 23, 2009 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems, with a second and third pack also in development.


Since its release, Saints Row 2 has been generally praised by critics and fans alike and has received generally positive reviews. The game went on to gain numerous awards, including best freeplay game of 2008 by IGN and was given several mentions as one of the best games of 2008. However, there are common complaints of bugs and glitches and the PC port for the game was criticized for its poor performance. Also, the game has been known to freeze in some instances for all three ports of the game. As of January 2009, Saints Row 2 has had more than 2.6 million units shipped for all three ports.
Since its release, Saints Row 2 has been generally praised by critics and fans alike and has received generally positive reviews. The game went on to gain numerous awards, including best freeplay game of 2008 by IGN and was given several mentions as one of the best games of 2008. However, there are common complaints of bugs and glitches and the PC port for the game was criticized for its poor performance. Also, the game has been known to freeze in some instances for all three ports of the game. As of January 2009, Saints Row 2 has had more than 2.6 million units shipped for all three ports.