Red Faction: Armageddon

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  1. Dco326
    Jun 16, 2023
    8
    Realno zabavio sam se, imalo je bagova prica je meh, ali sam je igrao i nije mi bilo smor, mislim da je zasluzila 8.
  2. kitru
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Top 2 destructibility after BF4 :) This is the stuff I was drawn to play with. The plot is standard, a lot of different weapons. Interesting Easter eggs :)) In general, I can say that I liked the game.
  3. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    Better than Guerilla, that's for sure. The GTA clone is gone for now and we get a linear story, no sandboxes here. To me, this is a great thing, some people might consider it a bad thing. This time we're going back to the roots of Red Faction, back underground blowing stuff (still can't create tunnels with explosives, as I said in other reviews, you can only do that in OG RF). The biggestBetter than Guerilla, that's for sure. The GTA clone is gone for now and we get a linear story, no sandboxes here. To me, this is a great thing, some people might consider it a bad thing. This time we're going back to the roots of Red Faction, back underground blowing stuff (still can't create tunnels with explosives, as I said in other reviews, you can only do that in OG RF). The biggest change from the previous RF games is that this time around we will fight aliens, that have been awakened from their slumber. So, now this game looks kinda like Dead Space only it's not scary and you can destroy enemies in many fun ways. Some examples: blow them up, make parts of buildings fall on them, link some enemies to each other and watch them destroy themselves etc. This game is fun as hell and I don't know why people are complaining... it's a great addition to the RF franchise. Pickens approves!… Expand
  4. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    Better than Guerilla, that's for sure. The GTA clone is gone for now and we get a linear story, no sandboxes here. To me, this is a great thing, some people might consider it a bad thing. This time we're going back to the roots of Red Faction, back underground blowing stuff (still can't create tunnels with explosives, as I said in other reviews, you can only do that in OG RF). The biggestBetter than Guerilla, that's for sure. The GTA clone is gone for now and we get a linear story, no sandboxes here. To me, this is a great thing, some people might consider it a bad thing. This time we're going back to the roots of Red Faction, back underground blowing stuff (still can't create tunnels with explosives, as I said in other reviews, you can only do that in OG RF). The biggest change from the previous RF games is that this time around we will fight aliens, that have been awakened from their slumber. So, now this game looks kinda like Dead Space only it's not scary and you can destroy enemies in many fun ways. Some examples: blow them up, make parts of buildings fall on them, link some enemies to each other and watch them destroy themselves etc. This game is fun as hell and I don't know why people are complaining... it's a great addition to the RF franchise. Pickens approves!… Expand
  5. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    This is a criminally underrated game. Again, because of the B-level of the Red Faction franchise as a whole, I suspect players and reviewers went into Armageddon already thinking it was going to suck. Well, that's the wrong expectation to have if you want to enjoy something, and, quite frankly, it doesn't suck. It just doesn't measure up to Guerilla, due to it being a linear Third PersonThis is a criminally underrated game. Again, because of the B-level of the Red Faction franchise as a whole, I suspect players and reviewers went into Armageddon already thinking it was going to suck. Well, that's the wrong expectation to have if you want to enjoy something, and, quite frankly, it doesn't suck. It just doesn't measure up to Guerilla, due to it being a linear Third Person Shooter that takes you to the oppressive caverns beneath the surface of Mars. So, no, it's not better then Guerilla. It is, however, much better then Red Factions 1 and 2, and if you were engaged in Guerilla's plot and have seen the Origins film that ties these two games together, you will have sympathy for the Mason family and their plight, and will enjoy the game that much more. At a basic level, it has an array of satisfyingly destructive weaponry and even allows you to reconstruct destroyed buildings with the NanoForge device- so you can blow them up all over again. There's also co-op survival.… Expand
  6. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    Red Faction Armageddon is once again a linear game, jumping to Darius Mason, currently fighting a war against cultists who have invaded one of the most important sectors (What we can presume is what remains of Eos) and begins to attack the terraformer that the EDF built. Upon Masons meeting with his CEO the terraformer is destroyed, forcing them and the rest of mars to inhabit the minesRed Faction Armageddon is once again a linear game, jumping to Darius Mason, currently fighting a war against cultists who have invaded one of the most important sectors (What we can presume is what remains of Eos) and begins to attack the terraformer that the EDF built. Upon Masons meeting with his CEO the terraformer is destroyed, forcing them and the rest of mars to inhabit the mines underneath mars.… Expand
  7. ave
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    First I have to say that I've played this game twice, and it was such a good overall experience I eventually plan to play it again.

    Red Faction : Armageddon separates itself from the previous Red Faction titles by moving from a first person shooter perspective to a third person shooter one. Otherwise, the game stays true to legacy of destructable environment that somewhat defined the    First I have to say that I've played this game twice, and it was such a good overall experience I eventually plan to play it again.

    Red Faction : Armageddon separates itself from the previous Red Faction titles by moving from a first person shooter perspective to a third person shooter one. Otherwise, the game stays true to legacy of destructable environment that somewhat defined the franchise.

    The game includes nice additions, like the hammer and the power gauntlet, that allows you to feel like a techno-barbarian along with the cosy and warming feeling of being a futuristic soldier. It's really nice to mix close range battles with enemies you can shock, and your regular shotgun-rifle-sniper-rocket launcher cycle.

    The levels are varied and crafted enougth to deliver a good-to-great experience.

    Your character has some kind of a skill / buff tree in shape of several rings, so you can fine tune him to fit your play style. Anyhow, you'll end up with every one of them, so don't fear to make a mistake or forgot something crucial.

    The storyline is decent, and credible enougth to justify that level of rampage.

    Even if Red Faction : Armageddon will not blow your mind, it's a very good game that gives you a licence to blow every piece of man-made environment to the ground, and rebuild it with your nanobots if you feel it's the right thing to do.    … Expand
  8. Caste
    Apr 13, 2014
    9
    Really fun and complete game.
    I have to say I didn't play the previous Red Faction games, so I don't know how they are, but this game its very nice for me.
    I really recommend it!
  9. Qvar
    Aug 11, 2013
    9
    The first thing you will notice is that this game has many things in common with Deadspace. Except the terror element. Red Faction puts more and more enemies instead.
    The game has a good UI, good weapons management system, good skills system, highly satisfiying weapons, new game plus, multiplayer mode, quite a few different enemies, but the most important thing is: Destructible scenarios.    The first thing you will notice is that this game has many things in common with Deadspace. Except the terror element. Red Faction puts more and more enemies instead.
    The game has a good UI, good weapons management system, good skills system, highly satisfiying weapons, new game plus, multiplayer mode, quite a few different enemies, but the most important thing is: Destructible scenarios. I've had lots of fun destroying everything and dropping bridges on the heads of the enemies. The magnetic gun may not be the best weapon (the firing ratio leaves it a bit behind of more powerful weapons), but tearing towers apart is certainly a refreshing experience.

    The story is standard, but the characters are better than in many other games. Overall, a game very well worth the money.    … Expand
  10. Rennn
    Jun 26, 2013
    8
    If you go into this expecting Red Faction Guerrilla 2, you will be disappointed. This is much more of a sequel to Red Faction 1 and 2 than it is to Guerrilla. Even some of the aliens resemble those from Red Faction 1, and many allusions to events in its story are made.

    First, the game is not open world, as about 100% of the internet knows already. This is a bad thing, but not nearly as    If you go into this expecting Red Faction Guerrilla 2, you will be disappointed. This is much more of a sequel to Red Faction 1 and 2 than it is to Guerrilla. Even some of the aliens resemble those from Red Faction 1, and many allusions to events in its story are made.

    First, the game is not open world, as about 100% of the internet knows already. This is a bad thing, but not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The saving grace of becoming linear is that it allows the player to use destruction as a dynamic puzzle. In Guerrilla, it didn't matter whether or not you blew up any specific building, because if it broke you could just walk around it. In Armageddon, you're funneled directly through collapsing buildings. This means you have a real reason to create chaos to crush enemy swarms, and you have a method to rebuild when necessary.

    One feature I loved in Guerrilla were the randomized real-time objectives. Courier intercepts were my favorite. Unfortunately, nothing like this exists in Armageddon.

    Physics have improved in Armageddon. Though each structure falls in roughly the style as in Guerrilla, each chunk of material is now heavier and falls more quickly, and causes more damage to surrounding structures. This means that collapsing a building can create a chain reaction and topple nearby structures, or kill many enemies at once. There is now less focus on triggering a full building to collapse based on a predetermined amount of structural damage, and more of a focus on pulling down each portion of building individually.

    Graphics have improved in Armageddon. Some players have trouble with DX10 and DX11, just like in Guerrilla. That makes sense, given that they use an upgraded version of the same engine. However, you do NOT need to activate DX9 to fix the problem. There are a few methods of fixing the issue that do not require you to disable graphical effects, especially on Nvidia cards. On a GTX 660, I run Armageddon at ultra settings at 55-60 fps. DX10 and DX11 work fine for me in Armageddon, probably because I fixed my system for it during Red Faction Guerrilla. Textures are markedly higher resolution in Armageddon, with higher quality specular maps and less compressed diffuse maps. Ambient occlusion and shadow filtering has increased in quality, decreasing the grainy appearance of Guerrilla. There's a lot more clutter in the environments, and the character models and weapons are much more realistic. Running DX11 does not change graphics much. The only notable improvements are a slight increase in ambient occlusion quality and an increase in texture clarity. Global lighting also changes format slightly from DX9 to DX11, but that's more a matter of taste than realism.

    The story is superior in Armageddon. Characters tend to have more personality, and events have a more personal impact. I liked the rebellion setting in Guerrilla more, but the story is better executed in Armageddon and ultimately is more fun to experience. It's worth noting that I don't like competitive multiplayer, so I don't miss it from Guerilla.

    The story in Armageddon is short-ish. It's longer than Call of Duty, for example, but shorter than Dark Souls. I didn't time myself all the time on my first playthrough of Armageddon, but I would estimate about 11 hours of gameplay, assuming you don't rush and get it done as fast as possible. What really saves it, however, is the addition of a New Game It makes up for the lack of a free play mode, imo.

    On to more positive features, you can now repair anything at any time. This is a feature that had to be modded into Guerrilla, and I'm glad it's already in Armageddon.

    The magnet gun in Armageddon struck me as a gimmick. I didn't want to use it while watching Youtube videos, and I was certain I'd just ignore it. After playing the game myself, I can say that the magnet gun is much more fun to use than it is to watch. It's a very intuitive method of pulling down buildings and wiping out swarms of bugs, and it's now a fixture in my inventory.

    Another positive change in Armageddon is the style. It's NOT the same style as Guerrilla. Guerrilla had a pure industrial style, befitting a society focused on mining and construction. Armageddon has a few more scifi influences, but it's tempered by a very cool dystopian/industrial style more similar to Killzone 2 than Guerrilla. The aliens themselves are characterized by fleshy growths on caves and buildings, and red crystals.

    Over all, Armageddon is not a pure sequel to Guerrilla. It's like a sequel to the original Red Faction. Graphics are good, the gameplay is great, and the story is okay. As usual for Volition games, dynamic physics are the main draw, and they're better than ever, not just on destructible buildings, but also on dynamic cloth, NPCs, and particles. I like Armageddon more than Guerrilla, even though the return to linear levels is a mixed blessing.    … Expand
  11. birdman3
    May 15, 2013
    8
    I played Guerilla for about 5 hours before I said "This feels too repetitive". I played through all of Armageddon and said "While I wish I could've destroyed more buildings, I wouldn't have changed much". The weapons are fantastic and varied, so feel free to mix them up during different missions. The storyline is okay, but there is definitely some solid writing at various points in theI played Guerilla for about 5 hours before I said "This feels too repetitive". I played through all of Armageddon and said "While I wish I could've destroyed more buildings, I wouldn't have changed much". The weapons are fantastic and varied, so feel free to mix them up during different missions. The storyline is okay, but there is definitely some solid writing at various points in the game. I enjoyed the more linear style because it kept me focused on one thing at a time, instead of getting distracted by sidequests, but that's just a personal preference.… Expand
  12. kpad
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    People who gave this game a negative review seem to be upset because it is not like the other Red Faction games. Which, I will admit, it's not. It's not an open world, but to me it's more like Dead Space style meets Mass Effect game play, and I love both of those games. In Guerilla, I would find myself randomly running around this open space fighting the same guys and mining the samePeople who gave this game a negative review seem to be upset because it is not like the other Red Faction games. Which, I will admit, it's not. It's not an open world, but to me it's more like Dead Space style meets Mass Effect game play, and I love both of those games. In Guerilla, I would find myself randomly running around this open space fighting the same guys and mining the same stuff over and over. Although many people like that, I personally appreciate the flow of the story line in this game. I think it's a great story. The upgrade system, controls, ui, art style, and graphics are all amazing. Probably my favorite Red Faction game. I liked Guerilla a lot, don't get me wrong, but the PC port was just awful...so yeah. This game is good, if it's on sale buy it.… Expand
  13. Devslilhelper
    Jan 29, 2013
    9
    Ill start with the good, then the bad. I had played red faction guerrilla before this and knew I liked the type of game. Pros: Graphics, Destruction, varied weapons, decent story, coop multiplayer, nano tech abilities!. First off the weapons are pretty awesome, varied in just about every way imaginable and in fact the only thing I can think of to make them better would be customizationsIll start with the good, then the bad. I had played red faction guerrilla before this and knew I liked the type of game. Pros: Graphics, Destruction, varied weapons, decent story, coop multiplayer, nano tech abilities!. First off the weapons are pretty awesome, varied in just about every way imaginable and in fact the only thing I can think of to make them better would be customizations like scopes etc but minor detail. (not there are some upbraids you can get that pertain to weapons such as larger clip, less recoil etc). The graphics are awesome even though it is a pretty demanding game on your computer. My computer can run all games out to date but I had to edit the graphics on this game since there is often so much going on in a field and the whole destructible environments run heavy I think. Thats another awesome part is all buildings are destructible and thanks to your nano tech re-build able too. Used a rocket to destroy a bridge with a big enemy on it sending him to the lava? No problem you can rebuild it! The story is nothing ground breaking but there are certainly many worse ones out there so no complaints there but also not kudos. The nano tech you carry with you is pretty cool, my favorite was the shield it allows you to generate ( and can upgraid things like its duration and eventually you can make it repel projectiles back at the attacker in addition to attackers coming inside the shell being eaten away by nanites)
    Cons: Short (my play through on normal was 9 hours), no competitive multiplayer, some fights are slightly tedious but not bad. The biggest complaint I see from negative reviewers is the lack of competitive multiplayer. I never played a siege mode on red faction I just played it for the story so this diddnt bother me at all but quite a few people seem to be ranting and raving over it. The way I see it is if you go into it for the single player experience than you wont be disappointed! Now it DOES have a coop multiplayer ( very similar to mass effect 3's or dawn of war's the last stand where a squad of players tries to survive an onslaught of enemy waves which seems very popular these days). The last thing to mention is that the campaign is short, but it is fun while you play it and it does have a New game plus mode that has some special (one silly) unlock and "cheats" available to spice up the gameplay a second time around. Overall 9/10 definitely worth playing through, especially if you get it on steam for a bargain!    … Expand
  14. megaD
    Jan 1, 2013
    9
    There are not many games with that much KPM (kaboom per minute ;) ). It's really fun to play this game. Things blow up left and right. Masses of nasty alien bugs await to be terminated. The graphics in the game are simply superb (I'm playing on maxed out settings). This game is also the best evidence you don't need Nvidia PhysX for a good (physically correct) destructive environment.
  15. Singgihsatch
    Dec 24, 2012
    8
    honestly this is my first time i playe this game maybe first series i thought this game are really good i was play this game about 3 hour,
    i find a great thing on this game,,destructable building and object,,many kind of weapon (maybe)
    and a few beast monster. in this game we able use a robot ( dont know it's call find it yourself ) who help us trough mission,,nice navigation    honestly this is my first time i playe this game maybe first series i thought this game are really good i was play this game about 3 hour,
    i find a great thing on this game,,destructable building and object,,many kind of weapon (maybe)
    and a few beast monster.

    in this game we able use a robot ( dont know it's call find it yourself ) who help us trough mission,,nice navigation system,,and maybe a good graphic too ( i gave scorre 7 for graphic )

    so my conculsion this game its worthed to be play.    … Expand
  16. Freez
    Jul 24, 2012
    9
    A fine game, i enjoyed it quite a bit, its quite different from the other 3 but still really fun. The story isnt complicated which is nice for a change, not all games need some kinda conspiracy involved to make it interesting, the guns are cool especially the magnet gun, ive never seen that kind of thing implemented in any game ever (if there is, ive never played it), really neat idea,A fine game, i enjoyed it quite a bit, its quite different from the other 3 but still really fun. The story isnt complicated which is nice for a change, not all games need some kinda conspiracy involved to make it interesting, the guns are cool especially the magnet gun, ive never seen that kind of thing implemented in any game ever (if there is, ive never played it), really neat idea, basically you can shoot 1 "anchor" on to anything and the next shot pulls anything the first shot hit across to it, so u can shoot it at an enemy across the room, then tag another far away and slam them into eachother killing them both usually, really cool. Or u can use the anchor to drag debris or building pieces to kill enemys, or use it just to trash things for salvage (best part is theres no ammo involved in it). Another aspect is the nano thing u can use to rebuilding anything thats destroyed which you have to use alot of the time since sometimes you destroy the only ramp to go to where u need to go. The voice acting is well done, gameplay is good, upgrades are based on salvage to buy with, and give a wide variety to choose from. The only bad thing i can find about this game is that its to short and easy (on normal atleast) but its not way to short like some games, its definately not a 40 hour rpg or anything but should get about 10 hours of gameplay in atleast. Other than that great game in the series.… Expand
  17. glassesmcgee
    May 28, 2012
    10
    I find myself wanting to love this game, the gunplay is fun and the ability to destroy doesn't feel over the top like it did in the last red faction, mainly because of the enclosed cave environments. Unfortunately these same environments feel incredibly small and restrictive - you may say, 'of course, they're caves!' But this isnt the case. A decent map maker could have createdI find myself wanting to love this game, the gunplay is fun and the ability to destroy doesn't feel over the top like it did in the last red faction, mainly because of the enclosed cave environments. Unfortunately these same environments feel incredibly small and restrictive - you may say, 'of course, they're caves!' But this isnt the case. A decent map maker could have created intricate cave systems that allow the player the ability to explore the game and also engage in mission gunplay that feels tight and intensive. There is no ability to explore, instead, you the player are moved from one mission to the next with almost no chance to investigate the very limited environment you have just waded through ... imagine a large corridor that twists and turns to give the impression of freedom when there actually isn't any. For example, try to leave the mission area and return back up said corridor and you will be informed of the amount of time (seconds) you have to return to the mission area before penalty occurs.

    Really, Red Faction: Armageddon feels like it was written by the smart guy we all know who has brilliant ideas but can't apply themselves to fully realise any of them. Instead they take one good concept and layer it with averageness. The campaign itself is short although if you work it will probably take you a week of short, nightly gameplay to finish.

    I sadly recommend that you the player rent or buy this "could have been great" game only from bargain bins and not at full or even half the rrp price.    … Expand
  18. JonesR
    Dec 1, 2011
    9
    What a great campaign--a solid 10+ hours! It's a cross between Aliens and Rambo. Darius Miles is one bad ass hombre kicking ass and taking names. I thought the move away from the sandbox play style of Guerrilla might make Armageddon less appealing, but Volition did a superb job keeping the destruction physics center stage. The story takes a detour from its traditional rebellious themedWhat a great campaign--a solid 10+ hours! It's a cross between Aliens and Rambo. Darius Miles is one bad ass hombre kicking ass and taking names. I thought the move away from the sandbox play style of Guerrilla might make Armageddon less appealing, but Volition did a superb job keeping the destruction physics center stage. The story takes a detour from its traditional rebellious themed roots and focuses on bug extermination--they actually make it work pretty well. All of the great weapons from Guerrilla carry over plus they added a new repair feature and some special nano powers which are very cool. Include some cool vehicles with bad ass weapons, decent cut scenes, and it's a wrap. I thought the campaign was marketed as coop, but it is not. Instead coop is possible in an extremely entertaining survival mode called Infestation with up to 4 players.… Expand
  19. Fuby
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Best in the series..love the magnet gun..graphics are very good..game play will keep you on your toes! great destruction models.
    to bad..last in the series..get yours today..
  20. Brad_Mitri
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    Wow I really donâ
  21. Afenix
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    A wonderful game. It took me about 12 hrs to beat the fun, action-packed singleplayer campaign. It may get a bit repetitive at some points, but every time the repetitiveness is mixed with a lot of fun, new, interesting twists and turns. You get to pilot a few vehicles, what is really exciting. You get to shoot a variety of awesome weapons, making every bit of gameplay extremely fun! TheA wonderful game. It took me about 12 hrs to beat the fun, action-packed singleplayer campaign. It may get a bit repetitive at some points, but every time the repetitiveness is mixed with a lot of fun, new, interesting twists and turns. You get to pilot a few vehicles, what is really exciting. You get to shoot a variety of awesome weapons, making every bit of gameplay extremely fun! The physics in this game are a blast, and all of the weapons will fit every gamers play style. The new introduced melee / nano forge mechanics are a great addition as well. The player upgrades are well balanced, making the playthrough even more fun. The only nuisance was with the ending. Don't take it wrong, the story is great, but the end result was a bit not what I was expecting. Oh well.. another Red Faction game upcoming? hehe
    After you finish the SP campaign, there is a 1 to 4 player survival mode, with enemies getting stronger every round. Not a new thing, but a welcome addition of course :)
    I don't know whether this game is worth a playthrough. I just uninstalled it, and it feels quite sad, I think I'm going to play this game on New Game Plus sometime :)
    Buy this game on the PC, it's great!    … Expand
  22. Dethstar
    Oct 27, 2011
    8
    I was very surprised by how good this game is. Great graphics and a fluid well pace plotline. Nice visual style all come together. Elements of it do feel quite a bit like a console game but the graphics lift it above the usual run of the mill linear tunnel shooter format. Most importantly it is good fun!. I would have paid 50 Euro for it. (I got it in a sale on steam) but for theI was very surprised by how good this game is. Great graphics and a fluid well pace plotline. Nice visual style all come together. Elements of it do feel quite a bit like a console game but the graphics lift it above the usual run of the mill linear tunnel shooter format. Most importantly it is good fun!. I would have paid 50 Euro for it. (I got it in a sale on steam) but for the money I paid I am very happy indeed. 30 Euro with a DLC pack. To be completely fair this linear gameplay style where the main protagonist takes up screen space all the time is usually something I avoid but for a casual blast through over a weekend this is the cream of the casual gaming crap. Its like a console game, only much better and worth buying for you PC.… Expand
  23. Soylent
    Oct 16, 2011
    10
    Just finished campaign, loved it! Very thrilling ride, great story, great weapons and gameplay. I wish it was a bit longer, and it's too bad it's the last Red Faction game, but at least they went out with a bang.
  24. tarekmallo
    Sep 15, 2011
    8
    Probably a step back considering its predecessor was a huge open-world action game but RFA still contains those great explosions, mayhem and destruction plus the addition of the magnet gun add a lot of fun to it.
  25. Langly
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    I bought this not expecting a whole lot, but since i played the very first red faction way back when i figured i'd try this one on for size. And am i glad i did. After about 10 minutes of struggling trough the mandatory tutorial i really got caught up in the storyline and it held my attention to the very last second. the graphics are beautifull and the combat is brutal. was definatly worthI bought this not expecting a whole lot, but since i played the very first red faction way back when i figured i'd try this one on for size. And am i glad i did. After about 10 minutes of struggling trough the mandatory tutorial i really got caught up in the storyline and it held my attention to the very last second. the graphics are beautifull and the combat is brutal. was definatly worth every penny.… Expand
  26. Boombastix
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    I was a bit turned off by it's luke warm reception and its deviation from the original open world premise and held off getting this. I Have now just finished it and it was an absolutely excellent game. I wasn't really in it for the story (luckily) but everything else was just action packed and awesome. And then when I thought it couldn't get any better, I finished the game and got 'MrI was a bit turned off by it's luke warm reception and its deviation from the original open world premise and held off getting this. I Have now just finished it and it was an absolutely excellent game. I wasn't really in it for the story (luckily) but everything else was just action packed and awesome. And then when I thought it couldn't get any better, I finished the game and got 'Mr Toots'... It's a sad day when a quality, fun game such as this isn't the massive success it should be.… Expand
  27. Fuzz
    Aug 30, 2011
    8
    Fun, but short. Awesome gameplay and new unlocks that change the tide of battle make up for the repetitive fights. Story wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. I am a little disappointed that I payed $60 for a short and linear game, but if this game drops in price, you should snatch it. Definitely worth a few hours of your time.
  28. DynamiteMcKool
    Aug 12, 2011
    9
    the sad thing about this game is it was giving "average"-+ review scores from critics simply because it switched from a sandbox game to a linear third person shooter. I personally have never played any previous red faction games so was confused by the 7/10 review it was getting, having greatly enjoyed the game myself. what people have to realize about Red Faction: Armageddon is that it isthe sad thing about this game is it was giving "average"-+ review scores from critics simply because it switched from a sandbox game to a linear third person shooter. I personally have never played any previous red faction games so was confused by the 7/10 review it was getting, having greatly enjoyed the game myself. what people have to realize about Red Faction: Armageddon is that it is a different game than it's predecessors, only based in the same universe. Knowing that going into this game you should enjoy yourself.… Expand
  29. DragonsInSpace
    Jul 24, 2011
    10
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  30. NickaPleeze
    Jul 23, 2011
    9
    This game is incredible. I think the bad reviews are from people disappointed that the game was different than other Red Faction iterations. Having not played them, I can't compare it to the previous versions, but as a gamer, I can tell you this game is excellent as a standalone. The destruction engine is unbelievable-- better than any I've seen elsewhere. It even makes BF:BC2's engineThis game is incredible. I think the bad reviews are from people disappointed that the game was different than other Red Faction iterations. Having not played them, I can't compare it to the previous versions, but as a gamer, I can tell you this game is excellent as a standalone. The destruction engine is unbelievable-- better than any I've seen elsewhere. It even makes BF:BC2's engine look last-gen. Not only would I buy a sandbox game that just had this destruction engine, but the campaign in this game is excellent too-- it's long, varied, and crazy fun. The weapons are imaginative and effective (once you use the magnet gun, you'll wish every game had one) and the vehicle combat sessions are a blast. I can't recommend this game enough. If you like action, seriously consider getting this game.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. CPUGamer
    Nov 1, 2011
    80
    Red Faction: Armageddon to me is a good B movie.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 30, 2011
    80
    It was worth sacrificing free-form play for a linear story driven shooter. Armageddon is different than other pieces of the Red Faction series but it still brings all the fun of "mass" destruction. [July 2011]
  3. Absolute Games
    Jul 26, 2011
    59
    Armageddon's visuals are borderline awful, but the primitive gameplay is what looks the worst.
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