Platforms
- PCDec 8, 20097.5playscore6.911 Critics8.31.70K Players
- PlayStation 3Dec 8, 20097.4playscore7.113 Critics8.01.66K Players
- Xbox 360Dec 8, 20097.8playscore7.315 Critics8.914.2K Players
24 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- About the greatest success an open-world game can achieve is to dupe the player into believing, even on a sub-conscious level, that they are in a real place. Deep down, we know that these are all clockwork playgrounds constructed specifically for our amusement, so it's not an easy thing to do. But The Saboteur's gameplay systems never let you forget that you are playing a game, and the nakedness of the underlying machinery is one of the game's greatest shortcomings.
Ryan Davis · Dec 08, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - When we learned that the storyline would revolve around the French underground resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II, we hoped for a deep moral narrative with real historical significance. When we witnessed the unique visuals, which paint terrorized parts of the city in depressing grayscale and liberated sections in bright, eye-dazzling color, we immediately tho
Charlie Barratt · Dec 08, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - The only thing more played out more than WWII is perhaps open-world action. Nevertheless, both conventions are overused for a reason: they have great video game potential. In the case of The Saboteur, they combine to provide for a compelling if uninventive experience. Working in concert, this game's tired, uninspired mechanics still manage to get the job done; the whole is definitely more than the sum of its parts. If you're looking for a truly unique experience, this game isn't for you.
Jonathan Marx · Dec 08, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It’s a beautiful and unique world that’s well-constructed and believable
Mitch Dyer · Dec 08, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - On paper, The Saboteur is a winner. The plot is intriguing and the conversation is snappy. And if you tire of following the particulars of "La Resistance" there are always some nicely rendered nude women to ogle. But boil it down to the gameplay and you're left with a good chunk of clumsy third-person shooting with bits of awkward driving. The Saboteur borrows plenty of great elements from other games, but doesn't execute on them as successfully.
David Clayman · Dec 08, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Despite its humble promotion, the lament that it was sent out to die, and the death of developer Pandemic, The Saboteur is a terrific experience deserving of more accolades and attention that it will ever receive. It looks terrific, it has a fun story with a wonderful main character, and addictive gameplay that allows you to explode Nazis again and again and again. As if that wasn't enough, there are plenty of sexy ladies to keep things ticking as well.
Jim Sterling · Dec 05, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full review - The voicework is spotty as well. You won't be convinced by many of the performances, not even Devlin's. Black-and-white pretentions and all, The Saboteur traffics in boring, overused caricatures. The music is nice, though, comprised of remixed period music when you're in a car and sweeping orchestral The voicework is spotty as well. You won't be convinced by many of the performances, not even Devlin's. Black-and-white pretentions and all, The Saboteur traffics in boring, overused caricatures.
Game Trailers · Dec 04, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - The action in The Saboteur is well executed and rewarding, so even though World War II is merely a backdrop and the stealth elements are underdeveloped, it's still a blast to spill gallons of Nazi blood and blow targets sky-high. The Saboteur may not be the most original sandbox game around, but it certainly stands out from the glut of other World War II-themed adventures, and it's a darn good time as long as you can put up with its minor problems.
Tom Mc Shea · Dec 04, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - As frustrating as protagonist Sean Devlin is endearing; The Saboteur is driven by its sense of style but, lacks the conviction required to take things to the next level.
Sammy Barker · Dec 03, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - I can’t decide which I like better – the stylish black and white treatment of Paris under German occupation or the colorful world it becomes once you liberate a neighborhood. French Resistance? More like International Resistance – this game has enough foreign accents to rival BBC World News. A great 1940s jazz soundtrack accompanies your street carnage. While the driving, shooting, and climbing get the job done, they lack the polish of superior experiences. A fresh take on World War II that should appeal to fans of sandbox action games.
Matt Bertz · Dec 03, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360
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Community Reviews
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Welcome to Nazi-occupied Paris, a unique open world where you are The Saboteur. Play as Sean Devlin, a street-tough Irish racing mechanic seeking personal redemption on a Nazi officer that has taken everything away from him. Now it’s time for payback - with the help of the French Resistance. With British intelligence, an arsenal of weaponry, and your own street smarts and brawn, you must exact revenge on those who tried to destroy your life. Armed with superior skills and with little left to live for, you'll sabotage, blow up zeppelins, derail trains, implode bridges, destroy armored tanks, and level enemy facilities in the name of vengeance.
Developer: Pandemic Studios