But game after game, we also have the Boss, Shaundi (from two, and she's loved and remembered), Matt (Just from the Third, and he is loved and remembered)...
I think Gat needs to be a little less badass. Being the way he is, I have the impression that he is just like the Boss. But the Boss can be somewhat justified because he is the character you use in all the games, and he was studied the way to fulfill your 'ego', And also, the Boss is not 'overrated' by his friends (that sometimes criticize him), as opposite as Gat that seems 'everybody love him'.
I agree. I just feel that story and characters are Saints Rows weakest link. Not horrible, but merely there to justify the gameplay. Gat Outta Hell kinda relies on our love of Saints Row Lore......personally I don't think they should get rid of the characters, but it'd be interesting if the went back to square one and re imagined the characters......like Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy.