Saints Row 2 Multiplayer Revealed

30 Sep 2008 at 12:09:03 by Andy Alderson

Volition has revealed Saints Row 2 will feature a new multiplayer game mode, Strong Arm.

Havingheard a lot about the co-op mode we were keen to learn more about thecompetitive multiplayer and Saints Row 2 Lead Designer, James Tsai,told us what to expect.

"Wefeature the traditional gangsta brawl and team gangsta brawl forplayers eager to warm up with a nice deathmatch," said Tsai, "but theheart of the experience is the new team-based Strong Arm mode."

InStrong Arm mode, teams compete to earn money in one of severaldistrict-themed maps. Basic kills will earn you some cash, but the bigmoney is made through performing activities (in the same way that youwould in single player mode).

StrongArm also features special "tag spots" which, when controlled, provideyour team with special benfits like police support, unlimited sprint,increased damage etc.

"Soteams will need to balance performing their own activities, disruptingthe other team, and also fighting over tag spots", said Tsai. "There’sa lot of strategy and teamwork required for success in Strong Arm."

Check out our full interview with James Tsai here.

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