Agents of Mayhem cover art

Agents of Mayhem

2017VolitionPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Agents of Mayhem is the new open world game from Volition, the studio that brought you the Saints Row franchise. Play as a cast of unique and diverse Super Agents from all over the world, and lead them in MAYHEM’s epic fight to save the city of Seoul from the destructive schemes of the evil supervillain organization LEGION!

What it feels like

Comedy and 'Funny' tags, plus Volition's Saints Row pedigree, indicate irreverent, humorous tone. The game emphasizes comedy and mayhem-driven fun rather than serious drama.

Playful70%
Lighthearted65%

What it's about

Set in a sci-fi setting with LEGION's futuristic schemes and Super Agent technology. Shadowy supervillain organization LEGION and their mysterious leader Morningstar structure the antagonistic plot. Super Agents fighting a shadowy organization with a mysterious leader hints at extraordinary powers.

Science Fiction70%
Conspiracy50%
Supernatural & Occult25%

How it plays

Described as a shooter with agents fighting LEGION; gunplay and aiming are core to combat. Playing diverse Super Agents with unique abilities suggests stylish, agent-driven action gameplay. Leading a cast of unique Super Agents suggests selecting and managing a roster of characters.

Gunplay75%
Character Action65%
Party Management60%
Takedowns & Assassination40%

How it looks and sounds

Steam tags and shooter description indicate third-person perspective gameplay.

Third-Person75%

How it's structured

Single-player is the only multiplayer mode; the game is designed for solo play against LEGION. The game is explicitly described as an open world title where players explore Seoul freely as diverse Super Agents. Thwarting LEGION's plans suggests discrete mission-based structure against plot objectives.

Single-Player90%
Open World80%
Mission-Based50%
Saints Row IV62% match

Shares Open World, Third-Person, Science Fiction, Gunplay.

Both lean into Open World, Single-Player, Third-Person, Science Fiction.

Open World92%Single-Player75%Third-Person82%Science Fiction85%

Shares Third-Person, Science Fiction, Open World, Character Action.

Both lean into Third-Person, Science Fiction, Open World, Character Action.

Third-Person75%Science Fiction70%Open World60%Character Action70%

Shares Third-Person, Open World, Playful, Lighthearted.

Both lean into Single-Player, Third-Person, Open World, Lighthearted.

Single-Player70%Third-Person80%Open World75%Lighthearted75%

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