It's a mediocre game anyway.
its not something you should avoid but it is kinda fun
Sure, you can kill civilians in other games, but how many of those have a mission based entirely around murdering innocent people? Personally I'm not offended by it (just a game, after all) but I can see how others would be.
I enjoy xbox live gameplay.
Saints row 2 mayham missions and many gta missions.
The mayhem missions (and the rest of Saints Row) are so over-the-top that it's pretty hard to be offended. Also, what GTA missions? I'm not doubting you but none are springing into my mind.
im getting SR2 for my ps3then maybe gta later