Agents of Mayhem is what happens when Saturday morning cartoons like G.I. Joe meet head-on with adult animated sitcoms like Archer[1], combined with the varying heroes of Overwatch[2], and the open-world[3] gameplay of Saints Row[4].
While that might seem extremely derivative and a bit too much to unpack, the outcome is a surprisingly competent open-world shooter with explosions galore.
The game is a spin-off of the Saints Row series - a franchise known for its over the top presentation. It takes place after the Saints Row IV expansion Gat out of Hell. You play as one of twelve super-powered agents of MAYHEM - short for Multinational AgencY Hunting Evil Masterminds. From the twelve, you can choose three to use in missions, and switch between them. Although the game gives you three to start of with, you unlock the others as you play through the story.
Set in a near future version of Seoul, you’ll be up against LEGION, which stands for League of Evil Gentlemen Intent on Obliterating Nations - a roster of villains akin to what Cobra is to G.I. Joe.
Along the way, you’ll take down gigantic robots, square off against super villains masquerading as pop stars, fight rogue AI, and understand the back story behind each agent and their motives for joining MAYHEM.
From the animated cut-scenes to the double entendre-laden dialogue and even the unique animations for each agent as they warp into vehicles, Agents of Mayhem's a colourful adventure brimming with attitude. All these touches go a long way in crafting a game that keeps you engaged even if each mission might feel cookie cutter.
For most part, you’ll blast through hordes...