Red Faction II

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 46
  3. Negative: 6 out of 46
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Nov 19, 2002
    7
    I was expecting a lot more from this title after all the hype it had received, and after being pretty impressed with the original, but then again, maybe this ones just not for me. The graphics are good and highly detailed, but everything runs so choppy youll wish they had scaled it down a notch. Given the choice of more detailed enviroments or a faster flowing game i would take the latter I was expecting a lot more from this title after all the hype it had received, and after being pretty impressed with the original, but then again, maybe this ones just not for me. The graphics are good and highly detailed, but everything runs so choppy youll wish they had scaled it down a notch. Given the choice of more detailed enviroments or a faster flowing game i would take the latter everytime. What good is a pretty game if it runs like crap? to its credit though the sound effects music and voice acting are all great, the missions have variety and interesting locales but i just didn't have fun playing them. I'd definitely rent this game before purchasing.… Expand
  2. Nchw
    Dec 28, 2002
    6
    This game would have been def if there was a better aiming system. i found it took too long to aim at enemies, needlessly taking quality away from an otherwise solid game.
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 18, 2023
    7
    A sequel that relies more upon arcade sensibilities than the original game, making it more colourful and accessible but less original and absorbing. A decent FPS that never really reaches the heights of its predecessor.

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PS2 Game of 2002
66
#66 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
18
#18 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GameZone
    90
    Although not terribly original or revolutionary, Red Faction II is a terrific game with lots of action.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    90
    The single-player campaign is a blast, but will leave you wishing that it was longer.
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  3. Gaming Maxx
    88
    "Timesplitters 2" will appeal more to those who were into "Perfect Dark" or 007 types of games. Red Faction II will appeal more to those who like games such as "Halo."
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