CellFactor: Revolution

 PC
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. GameDaily
    70
    The controls require some getting used to, but the game's biggest problem comes from the fact that it only has LAN multiplayer, and lacks any kind of online player match-up capabilities.
  2. IGN
    52
    Go ahead and download it just for fun, but don't expect any kind of lasting entertainment, and don't bother with the PhysX upgrade specifically for Cell Factor.
  3. PC Gamer UK
    46
    It's distractingly unrealistic rather than joyously cartoonish. [July 2007, p.89]
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  5. PC Format
    36
    Basically it's not a game, it's still just a tech demo, and a pretty unsuccessful one at that. [July 2007, p.64]
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  6. Worth Playing
    68
    CellFactor is best thought of as an intriguing tech demo. It is interesting to watch your screen become cluttered with dozens of boxes, pipes, and miscellaneous junk, and know that your PhysX card is making the spectacle possible, but is it fun to play? Let's just say that you will love it … if your video game collection consists solely of free games.
  7. PC Gamer
    45
    The finished game doesn't live up to expectations. [Sept 2007, p.64]
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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. Ray123
    Jun 22, 2019
    8
    It's an alright game, but there is only two maps available at your disposal, another three are available but you need a Aegia PhysX card. EvenIt's an alright game, but there is only two maps available at your disposal, another three are available but you need a Aegia PhysX card. Even if you've got Nvida's modern PhysX cards, the game still won't let you through the maps - even when done by going in to the dedicated server when going on to the game's files.

    It's worth noting that many arena shooter has a multiplayer feature to test if you're really good at the game by playing against other human players that have different skills. That being said - CellFactor has no multiplayer feature. It only has L.A.N support. the bots fighting against you are excellent, but some would like to play against others to make the game more challenging.

    CellFactor is said to have a story mode -- However... it's locked. Even when you are searching the configuration files, The story mode still won't unlock for you to jump in to.

    The physics engine is unbelievable (It will make you want to jump in the game world). You can use P.S.I (Psychic) powers. You have the ability push-n-pull and to charging your jumps. It's really cool to mess around with the boxes. There's also a P.S.I overcharge which makes you have unlimited P.S.I energy, leaving you to take advantage of your psychic powers.

    There are three classes: the Black Op, which is your typical soldier class, who has some PSI control, then there is the Bishop, which has max P.S.I control, and the Guardian, who is the overpowered-like tank class. He can dual wield guns, jump very high and looks like a Frankenstein monster strapped on to robo-legs. The Black Op on the other hand looks very cool, looking a lot like one of the Replica troopers from F.E.A.R.

    There are four guns to chose from. They are the Pistol, Assault Rifle, Rocket Launcher, and Sniper Rifle. There are also nice explosives which have a little twist - they can alter gravity (but not you) and then they explode. Those are the mine, as well as a grenade.

    The Pistol has a single-fire, and a burst-fire. The Assault Rifle is fully-automatic, with a grenade launcher which you would expect, and a zoom feature. The Rocket Launcher has a single rocket fire, as well as having a charge fire - you can not launch one but two or three rockets and the Sniper Rifle is what you'd expect. It's alt-fire allows you to fire a magnetic bolt which attracts objects towards it, the objects flying around it until the mine explodes.

    The game has also great soundtrack, I have one tune from a map which I like.

    However, the lack of multiplayer support and only two maps available to play to the players can frustrate them, the Aegia PhysX cards are long-dead now and could even take you a miracle to even find them on the Web. Even then, the maps that the developers put in are a pretty small amount.

    There was even a Xbox 360 game that was being made however that version of the game got canceled. It would be a somewhat more alright game than this since the players don't have to get a Aegia PhysX card to play.

    The game's a bit boring. actually it's infuriatingly repetitive. Doing the same matches with bots on the same map over and over again can really be very boring.

    There are some vehicles to drive, too. You got the DeathStalker, which is basically Halo's mongoose, The DuskHawker, which is a air vehicle, and the Goliath, which is a mech. Both of them can be pretty useful when used offensively. The DuskHawker's quite hard to control.

    The H.U.D is pretty odd. It changes when you swap to a character. The H.U.D can be confusing - even when switched to the Black Op -- as well as the controls.

    The verdict.. CellFactor can best be described as an OK tech demo. with only 5 maps, three characters to play, six (counting the explosives) weapons, and confusing U.I, quite repetitive game play and no multiplayer support, the game was heavily panned by many. probably because all of the aforementioned stuff was a great idea.. but poor execution.

    EDIT: After getting a patch to unlock the game's maps, the game is a lot more fun and better now. The single player campaign is also unlock for me to jump in to. I like this game now, so click the link to give a moment to forgive the game. I'm trying out the single player campaign right now and it's really fun! i now give a 8 out of ten. It still has a few flaws, but it's better now.    … Full Review »
  2. pcpp
    Jun 17, 2007
    4
    You can access all of the maps if you play around with the config files. It's a pretty hardware intensive game, and the physics are You can access all of the maps if you play around with the config files. It's a pretty hardware intensive game, and the physics are often unbelievable (not in a good way). Overall there are 5 levels (3 of which you'll need to tweak with the config files to access), and maybe 1.5-2hrs of gameplay. Probably not worth the 850mb d/l.… Full Review »
  3. JavierCerón
    May 20, 2007
    2
    Soy Colombiano, el juego es colombiano, es bueno para ser nuestro, pero no es nada del otro mundo si se compara con otros juegos del mismoSoy Colombiano, el juego es colombiano, es bueno para ser nuestro, pero no es nada del otro mundo si se compara con otros juegos del mismo género. Los requerimientos de hardware son demasiado altos para la mayoría de posibles usuarios y su historia es poco llamativa (tiene historia?). Sigan trabajando, que esto sirva de experiencia, consigan guionistas.… Full Review »
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