Why Saints Row (2022) Was DOOMED From the Start

Why Saints Row (2022) Was DOOMED From the Start. In today’s video, I revisit the Saints Row reboot in 2025 — and uncover exactly why it failed so hard. From the tonal confusion and forced TikTok-style humor to lifeless characters, empty open world design, terrible gunplay, and a disastrous technical launch, the 2022 Saints Row reboot became the textbook example of how NOT to revive a beloved franchise. If you enjoyed the classic Saints Row games or just want to understand why this reboot flopped, this deep dive explains everything.