Red Faction: Guerrilla

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 186 out of 261
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 261
  3. Negative: 28 out of 261
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  1. Tranquilbez22
    Feb 25, 2012
    7
    Red Faction:Geurilla is one of those games that you shouldn't judge by it's cover. The boxart may look a little bland but the game itself is so much more than that. You play as Alec Mason, An ex-con sent to Mars for mining. when the communist EDF kill his brother,it's up to him with the help of Red Faction to kick the EDF's asses out of Mars. The voice acting is slightly plain and theRed Faction:Geurilla is one of those games that you shouldn't judge by it's cover. The boxart may look a little bland but the game itself is so much more than that. You play as Alec Mason, An ex-con sent to Mars for mining. when the communist EDF kill his brother,it's up to him with the help of Red Faction to kick the EDF's asses out of Mars. The voice acting is slightly plain and the aiming is terrible. Also it gets tiring to look at the same colour scheme for 8-10 hours. Don't let that stop from playing this though. the Destructible environmnents are insane and the weapons are excellent. The physics in this game are the selling point. If you are looking for a cheap but fun game to play while you wait for Mass Effect 3. Then you should check out this game.… Expand
  2. CrabTree
    Jun 11, 2009
    5
    After about 2 hours, the gimmick of the destruction wears off and it becomes extremely boring. Multiplayer... been there done that. Sorry y'all.
  3. TechDemo
    Sep 12, 2009
    7
    Simply put the single player is rubbish, after two hours your bored to tears. Multiplayer (with adults not those dumb ass knuckle head kids) is great, weaponry and clans games are nuts. But paying full price for it, nah I say go and get this at a reduced rate. Trust me you won't care about the single player, only the multi.
  4. MikeE50
    Mar 3, 2012
    7
    RF:G has flashes of a good game buried under tedium. The destruction gimmick is technically and visually impressive but it doesn't make up for the game's basic design flaws. Such flaws include mandatory repeated traversal of a barren "open world", no fun way to get rid of your 'red alert' status (i.e. endless enemy harassment), new weapons are dribbled out way too slowly, you eventuallyRF:G has flashes of a good game buried under tedium. The destruction gimmick is technically and visually impressive but it doesn't make up for the game's basic design flaws. Such flaws include mandatory repeated traversal of a barren "open world", no fun way to get rid of your 'red alert' status (i.e. endless enemy harassment), new weapons are dribbled out way too slowly, you eventually have many destructive weapons but only 3 slots to carry them in (and limited ammo as well), and forcing the player to pick up little bits of the game's currency (salvage) (they should instead just be automatically added to your currency balance upon destruction of the object), etc.

    This game reminds me of Just Cause 2. It shares many of the same gameplay schemes as well as its flaws.

    But at today's prices you will get your money's worth. Just don't expect to finish it, unless you like tedium.    … Expand
  5. AndrewL
    Jun 6, 2009
    5
    Visually the game is impeccable, however as much free-roam as you get you can't help but shake that linear feeling. Breaking down buildings foundation by foundation never loses its charm. The main problem with the game is how easy it is, you never run out of charges (there no need to be conservative whatsoever) and every weapon seems to deal several times more damage on enemies than Visually the game is impeccable, however as much free-roam as you get you can't help but shake that linear feeling. Breaking down buildings foundation by foundation never loses its charm. The main problem with the game is how easy it is, you never run out of charges (there no need to be conservative whatsoever) and every weapon seems to deal several times more damage on enemies than it does on you, making it a little too breezy for a challenge-hungry gamer. Online is good but it has no excitement in it, its really just shoot to (a little too easily) kill. Most people can snipe you out from Mars' infinite high mountains and if your (un)lucky you'll be up against a team who jetpack around with projectiles and rain fire on you.… Expand
  6. CodyBawden
    Jun 8, 2009
    7
    I just couldn't get into the game. The destruction is awesome, but when the driving, story and overall gameplay isn't very good then the destruction becomes a novelty. It's going to be awesome when every game begins to use this physics mechanic though. I'm glad I rented it from Gamefly.
  7. ICUH8N
    Oct 15, 2010
    7
    Single player review only - An amazing premise and fun combat that's only hampered by a lack of polish and mission diversity. The weapons and geo-mod physics are pretty amazing and combine to form some great thrills, such as crashing your dump truck into a jail in order to free a couple of bound prisoners. Plus, this game is a collector's dream with tons of signs to destroy and items toSingle player review only - An amazing premise and fun combat that's only hampered by a lack of polish and mission diversity. The weapons and geo-mod physics are pretty amazing and combine to form some great thrills, such as crashing your dump truck into a jail in order to free a couple of bound prisoners. Plus, this game is a collector's dream with tons of signs to destroy and items to seek out and collect. On the downside, the driving mechanics are maddeningly unresponsive, the world is a bit too spread out and the game's sandbox-style missions can get repetitive as there's only a handful of different types of missions across a largely monochromatic setting. Though, if you enjoy mayhem, destruction and improvisation its easy to overlook these shortcomings and you'll find your $20 or so well spent. On a side note, I really hope they add co-op to the next one as this game begs for it.… Expand
  8. MaiquelP
    Jul 19, 2011
    7
    Melhor visualizado em: criticalplayer.com.br Produzido pela Volition e distribuído pela THQ, Red Faction: Guerrilla pode ser definido como um â
  9. sinadoom
    Sep 28, 2011
    7
    With 20 story missions and 104 side missions, the single player is far from average. It's rubbish, infact. The demolition master and races are the only aspect of the campaign that are of any originality. The rest of the single player is boring and the story is terrible. Don't be fooled by the wrecking crew game mode. Even played with friends this is very boring, repetitive and not evenWith 20 story missions and 104 side missions, the single player is far from average. It's rubbish, infact. The demolition master and races are the only aspect of the campaign that are of any originality. The rest of the single player is boring and the story is terrible. Don't be fooled by the wrecking crew game mode. Even played with friends this is very boring, repetitive and not even good. Where this game gets interesting is the multiplayer. It is balanced, dynamic starting weapons, bakc packs work as 'perks' in CoD. It's an even playing field, so guns and packs are picked up from around the map. By far the most impressive features of this game are the lag-free multiplayer (coming from ~60 hours multiplayer experience) and the control scheme. This is definitely the best third person shooter multiplayer I have played.… Expand

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#22 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#15 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#33 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    80
    Red Faction: Guerrilla is a fantastic, laudably fun tech demo funneled into a rather awesome game. Undoubtedly this year's most gratifying and original title so far. [Issue#46, p.76]
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  2. Game Informer
    90
    No matter what mode you enter, Red Faction: Guerrilla delivers on its promise of destruction, and offers an experience unlike anything else out there.
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  3. Gameplayer
    90
    It’s outrageously awesome entertainment that forgoes taking itself too seriously to ensure you’re grinning ear-to-ear throughout, smiles gleefully lit up by the biggest explosion-fest in gaming history. And we have no problem with that, whatsoever.
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