14 DAY TRIAL // The open-world sandbox game genre is a pretty big one, with quite a lot of titles promising to deliver the most realistic world to the players. However, as the Grand Theft Auto franchise has set the benchmark in regard to the most realistic sandbox experience, other developers can only try to bring something new.
That's the recipe that Volition tried with its second installment in the Saints Row franchise, which was launched for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October. Now, after quite some time, it seems that the gamble paid off, as a lot of gamers were very pleased with the title because it didn't portray a realistic world, as GTA did, but one that was funnier and filled with interesting experiences.
Now, about 3 months after the console release, PC fans will be able to get their hands on a version made for their platform. Slated to be made available on January 6 in North America, not much is known about this version of the game in regard to new features or big changes. But, according to a blog post on the official forum of the game, the system requirements have been revealed, in order for PC owners to see if their rigs can handle Saints Row 2.
Minimum Requirements: - Windows XP / Vista - 2.0 GHz Dual-Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2) - 1 GB Available System Memory - 15 GB Available Hard Drive Space - 128 MB 3D Video Card w/Shader Model 3.0 Support (Nvidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon X1300) - DirectX Compatible Display Capable of 640x480 16-bit Color Resolution - DirectX 9.0c Compatible 16-bit Sound Card - Broadband Connection for Internet Multiplayer
Recommended Requirements: - Windows XP / Vista - 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2) - 2 GB Available System Memory - 256 MB 3D Video Card with Shader Model 3.0 Support (Nvidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD3850) - DirectX Compatible Display Capable of 1024x768 in 32-bit Color - DirectX 9.0c Compatible 16-bit Sound Card - Recommended System Requirements Required for 2-12 Player Multiplayer or Co-Op
Considering the fact that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV was plagued with bugs and glitches, a lot of GTA fans might seriously consider picking up this title. All that's left for us to do is count down the days until its release.