Red Faction: Guerrilla

 Xbox 360
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    The world of revolutionary miners versus a fascist corporate police state is subjected to the GTA sandbox style treatment and it works pretty well. There are plenty of side missions and mini challenges, including guerrilla attacks on military bases, races against the clock, rescue missions, VIP escorts and even Blast Corps-style wanton destruction. It looks good, the mix of action andThe world of revolutionary miners versus a fascist corporate police state is subjected to the GTA sandbox style treatment and it works pretty well. There are plenty of side missions and mini challenges, including guerrilla attacks on military bases, races against the clock, rescue missions, VIP escorts and even Blast Corps-style wanton destruction. It looks good, the mix of action and strategy works well and there's always plenty to do. My one gripe is the fact that it's often difficult to tell how much damage you're taking and where it's coming from, meaning you can be dead before you even know what's happening. Not as technically impressive as GTA IV or Red Dead Redemption, but it's actually more fun to play.… Expand
  2. RTCWFAN
    May 20, 2023
    9
    A great shooter with a nice setting and beautiful physics. Also, it is the best game in the Red Faction franchise.
  3. k0walsk1
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Mt divertido e pq não tenho como é que o FIFA é baseado em imagens de modelo por aí oq vc acha o que o FIFA é baseado em imagens de modelo por aí oq vc acha o que o FIFA é baseado
  4. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Red Faction: Guerilla is basically Just Cause but if Just Cause actually had a story.
  5. TheHumbleGamer
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    This game is almost 10 years old now, pretty much old enough for a quick, touched up nostalgic review.

    Red Faction: Guerrilla is as original as it gets for an open-world action game. It puts you in control of a character called mason as he arrives on mars to meet his brother and join a mining workforce. Quickly you discover that the military present on the planet for the "protection"    This game is almost 10 years old now, pretty much old enough for a quick, touched up nostalgic review.

    Red Faction: Guerrilla is as original as it gets for an open-world action game. It puts you in control of a character called mason as he arrives on mars to meet his brother and join a mining workforce. Quickly you discover that the military present on the planet for the "protection" of the civilians is in fact treating them like expendable garbage, so you are dragged into a rebel group called the "Red Faction", who have tasked themselves with removing the military presence from the planet, thus freeing its people.

    The Gameplay for this game includes your basic third-person shooter stuff as well as a mission system based around exploration and destruction. The destruction engine is unlike anything ive seen before or since, with every single building structure in the game fully-destructible with the wide variety of tools at your disposal. Speaking of which, the many unlockable weapons of this game are spectacular, giving you various ways of attacking your enemies, taking down buildings and even just getting around. It's just plain fun.

    Their are several areas in the game all with generally different looking environments. The first area that you start in is Parker, which has not been altered by any sort of machines like other sectors and so looks much like the rest of mars, except very lived-in. Other areas include Oasis (An area of mars altered so plants could grow, meaning its covered in grass), Dust (The mining centre on mars where all ore comes from) and Mount Vogel (A very cold place covered with snow). So as you can tell, the game has varying environments that are all extremely fun to screw around in and explore.

    Having finished this game again recently, I can happily say it holds up just as well today as it did when it released in 2009.    … Expand
  6. gamingisgreat
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    This game is excellent it has the spectacular GeoMod 2.0,which leads to epic destruction of buildings It's open-world of Mars is cool and unique.

    Some weaknesses include rarely having allies help you in a skirmish and it has a poor story.
  7. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    The destruction makes this an open-world game like no other. It's up to you to liberate mars and tearing down enemy bases plays a key role. The destruction physics are amazing. No matter how you choose to destroy buildings it is a real treat.

    The story behind it all is a tad weak. That's because the real thrill the game offers isn't in story-driven set-pieces. It's in the moments you    The destruction makes this an open-world game like no other. It's up to you to liberate mars and tearing down enemy bases plays a key role. The destruction physics are amazing. No matter how you choose to destroy buildings it is a real treat.

    The story behind it all is a tad weak. That's because the real thrill the game offers isn't in story-driven set-pieces. It's in the moments you create for yourself. How you choose to tear down a building and what it looks like when it hits the ground will stick with you long after playing. The single thought bringing a smile. Combat, side-quests, and exploration are also a blast. Even if the side-quests do lack variety after a while.

    Multiplayer is actually still going. Never had an issue finding a match which is shocking given it's age. There's also the "Wrecking Crew" mode. It's a local competitive mode that has you passing the controller. Both modes are great thanks to the awesome destruction this game allows for.

    Glorious, glorious destruction are what makes this game so darn fantastic. Even years later it is still an excellent stand out among open-world games. If you haven't played it yet you really should. You don't know what you are missing.    … Expand
  8. JSXero
    Apr 7, 2014
    8
    Red Faction steps up from a FPS, to a sandbox game that contains some of the best destruction seen in a video game. The storyline is weak, the missions aren't special and the land is barren. But it comes down to the gameplay in how you tackle each mission that sets Guerrilla apart from anything else on the market.

    From using a sledgehammer to destroy enemies, or sticky bombs to detonate    Red Faction steps up from a FPS, to a sandbox game that contains some of the best destruction seen in a video game. The storyline is weak, the missions aren't special and the land is barren. But it comes down to the gameplay in how you tackle each mission that sets Guerrilla apart from anything else on the market.

    From using a sledgehammer to destroy enemies, or sticky bombs to detonate tall structures, there is so much variety and fun to be had in the mission objectives, that it us a must play for those who need a few different ways to take out an objective rather than only one option. There are still fetch quest missions and escort missions that aren't very imaginative at first, but when you realize that instead of shooting a guy in the head you can sledge him 10 feet into the air, or instead of using a sniper to pick off a tower guard, you can destroy the whole tower beneath him from the ground in seconds, you will start to feel the true wealth of options you have at your disposal.    … Expand
  9. Deusex
    Mar 2, 2014
    8
    I've played all RF games, and enjoyed the destruction in this game alot.
    Pros:
    Fun.
    Good upgrades.
    Good assortment of weapons.
    Geo Mod 2 is fantastic.
    Visually good.
    A good number of activities.
    Good length. About 25hrs.

    Cons:
    Bad story.
    Voice acting.
  10. Fraz
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    This is one of my favourite games on Xbox, with everything being destructible it makes this game awesome just for that fact. I have played through this game 3 times and never lost interest. The story is quite bland but the Gameplay fixes this. This game has always been really cheap and never understood why because of the amount of enjoyment and time that you can get out of it. I highlyThis is one of my favourite games on Xbox, with everything being destructible it makes this game awesome just for that fact. I have played through this game 3 times and never lost interest. The story is quite bland but the Gameplay fixes this. This game has always been really cheap and never understood why because of the amount of enjoyment and time that you can get out of it. I highly recommend this game.

    I wish the sequel was as good as this game and hope they go back and make their next game like this. Armageddon was such a FAIL.    … Expand
  11. Boltfrowah
    Apr 13, 2013
    8
    As a fan of the original Red Faction games, this game was honestly a pleasant surprise! With an open environment, optional missions, and a massive map, this game is definitively worth the price. Kept elements of the previous Red Factions, and is overall just an awesome game to blow crap up! :P
  12. PANDEMlC
    Sep 18, 2012
    9
    I felt compelled to write a review for this game after reading so many negative reviews about the multiplayer of RFG. It plays very differently then the original Red Faction but even so it does so many things fantastically right. The variety of weapons, the custom settings, the playlists, level progression, emblem editor, destructible cover in a multiplayer scenario, the backpacks(whichI felt compelled to write a review for this game after reading so many negative reviews about the multiplayer of RFG. It plays very differently then the original Red Faction but even so it does so many things fantastically right. The variety of weapons, the custom settings, the playlists, level progression, emblem editor, destructible cover in a multiplayer scenario, the backpacks(which give you various abilities) and the large skill gap make this one of the most original and fun shooters I've ever had the opportunity to play. The controls are smooth, the movement may seem slow at first but coupled with various backpacks that give you more movement options and the customization option to increase the base movement speed make adjusting the game to your personal preference a breeze. The gametypes are varied for different map sizes, there's goofy ones like demolition where one person is assigned to destroy things while his team protects him to mores serious and tactical game types like Damage control where you have to control up to 3 points that have to be built and can be torn down. There's some very deep strategy that comes into play in this with all the various weapons that can destroy cover while mixing them with all the backpacks which can enhance how you go about destroying, controlling and capturing these points. The mutiplayer is incredibly deep without being unforgiving. The pistol is incredibly accurate and rivals that of the Halo CE pistol. Plenty of guns in this game are skillful to use while there are also power weapons that are easier such as the rockets, mines, singularity bombs(creates a giant black hole and sucks people in), shotgun, etc. Just thinking about these weapons make me smile because of all the glorious and hilarious moments I've had in this game using the weapons coupled with the backpacks, the destructible environments, the maps and the gametypes. If you can't tell by all my praise it's one of my favorite multiplayer shooters, not because of some fanboyism or nostalgia but because out of the mediocre console shooters games like this and Shadowrun stand out. To show you I'm not all praise and that I can look at it's flaws in a balanced way lets get to the negatives of the multiplayer. My complaints are few but they can be very significant. First, the maps are poorly designed for what this game excels in(imo), 4v4-6v6 gameplay. There's maybe 4 good maps. The best being Crash Site. For the most part they're just not very balanced maps, some give clear advantages either in weapon spawns, backpack spawns, height advantages, better angles, etc. Some of this can be corrected through customizing where things spawn and using the best gametypes for certain maps but even so some maps just aren't all that great. For the larger scale matches(which I don't think this game excels in) I've never really analyzed them, they're not meant to be taken incredibly seriously. I honestly think there are maybe 4 good maps. All of which have distinct advantages in default settings. Thankfully the gameplay and the level of skill shine through and make this only a minor complaint rather than a larger issue. Now for my second complaint which is more of a flaw of third person shooters, cornering. For those who don't know what cornering is I'll explain. Cornering is when you can shoot some around a corner while you remain behind cover still. Basically you're abusing the camera and the reticule doesn't take into account that your hitbox is behind the object while your reticule is aiming around it. This can be done in plenty of TPS. It's also known as right hand advantage, due to most games giving you a default right hand point of view. Why is this such a big issue? Well let me explain, imagine someone with a sniper who can not only see around the corner while remaining hidden but also can shoot you while staying completely safe. Now imagine that person has rockets and a pistol that kills in 3 shots and also has a heal pack that keeps him invulnerable from anything other than one shot kills or explosions. Now you should see how it can be abused. Luckily for Red Faction: Guerilla cover can be destroyed making this tactic less useful, you also have things like the Vision backpack and the Rail gun which shoots through walls that can help with this. Still though in any fire fight between two good people cornering will always be used if possible. You can't always have a counter for it on you and you'll feel robbed of a fair fight every time it occurs. It also hinders objective based gametypes and any moment where map control is a factor. Imagine a choke point where you need to get somewhere but your opponent is on the other side of a wall just cornering and dealing damage to you while remaining safe, making your only option to ambush him, or go and get something that beats the setup. RFG is one of the overlooked greats, worthy of your time. Try it out.… Expand
  13. AwesomeGamer
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    What a great game.. Its awesome. To me its one of the best sandbox games i have ever played, it so **** underrated, i recommend it to every gamer out there
  14. Mohammad22
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    What a great game.. Its awesome. To me its one of the best sandbox games i have ever played, it so **** underrated, i recommend it to every gamer out there
  15. Ps3blaze22
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    I dont care what people say this game is awesome. Period , one of the best sandbox gamea i have ever played, it so **** underrated, i recommend it to every gamer out there
  16. Watermelon789
    Aug 24, 2011
    9
    Red Faction is a double-edge sword, instead o a linear adventure or strict direction gives you the freedom to do whatever you please, is enough to guarantee you a lot of ideas with the destruction, is a high appealing game. I'm amazed by everything it offers, to the versatility of destruction, graphics, sleek control etc. Blown away
  17. Landael
    Jun 23, 2011
    9
    Story is not the best, but this game does not suffer too much for it. The game is a sandbox in essence, you can run or drive around pretty much at your leasure and decide yourself what you want to do to liberate towns from the EDF. It does get somewhat repeatative after a while and not all miniquests are as fun as others. The driving can get frustrating at times but its fun to driveStory is not the best, but this game does not suffer too much for it. The game is a sandbox in essence, you can run or drive around pretty much at your leasure and decide yourself what you want to do to liberate towns from the EDF. It does get somewhat repeatative after a while and not all miniquests are as fun as others. The driving can get frustrating at times but its fun to drive through buildings.

    Overall a fun experience and different form of third person shooter, very refreshing and does not get boring, since you can pretty much decide the pacing yourself, you're free to keep doing smaller quests and missions or if you get bored go for the next storydriven mission to go forward.    … Expand
  18. JoshN
    Aug 20, 2009
    9
    In a word, BRILLIANT. I've never played the first two Red Factions, but I'm enjoying this. The open world makes it amazing to explore the wonder that is Mars. It also makes you think logically, where are you going to place charges or smash to bring down a building. When i played Fallout 3, I found the combat slow and boring having to go into V.A.T.S every time, but the combat in In a word, BRILLIANT. I've never played the first two Red Factions, but I'm enjoying this. The open world makes it amazing to explore the wonder that is Mars. It also makes you think logically, where are you going to place charges or smash to bring down a building. When i played Fallout 3, I found the combat slow and boring having to go into V.A.T.S every time, but the combat in this is phenomenal. People may say it's like GTA 4 or Mercs 2 because you can rob vehicles of A.I, but would you rather rob vehicles or run all the way across the surface of Mars??. The achievements are fairly balanced, and the fun of the game is amazing, especially seeing a smashed up tower collapsing on many men below. If you've never played the first two, and enjoy smashing stuff up for some achievements, this is the game for you!… Expand
  19. BrandonH
    Aug 17, 2009
    9
    This is a great game! The building destruction is fun, the single player is fun, though repetitive at points, but the multiplayer is where this game really shines, the integration of backpacks to the mix really adds originality and hilarity to the game.
  20. WillC
    Jun 30, 2009
    10
    Awesome singleplay with varying missions and side quests. Tons of weapons and vehicles. Tons of cheats. Big landscape. And for the first time in a sandbox game: a challenge. The multiplayer is amazing as well. There are many more tactics than other games thanks to the destruction. There are alot of unlocks (Which are just for looks), more weapons, backpacks that give you powerups Awesome singleplay with varying missions and side quests. Tons of weapons and vehicles. Tons of cheats. Big landscape. And for the first time in a sandbox game: a challenge. The multiplayer is amazing as well. There are many more tactics than other games thanks to the destruction. There are alot of unlocks (Which are just for looks), more weapons, backpacks that give you powerups (including a jetpack), and gamemodes. If you liked shadowrun, this multiplayer is a must. Geo Mod is not a gimmick, it's a way to play.… Expand
  21. VincenzoP.
    Jun 22, 2009
    10
    Some glitchy controls can make achieving some pro times a real burden and the story is missing some flavor. However, games are about fun. The over the top destruction is so rediculously fun and fresh that it outweighs any flaws this game has, and yes EVERY game has flaws, and if we rated games based on flaws, no game would ever get a perfect score. A ten all the way, baby!
  22. PabloR
    Jun 22, 2009
    10
    The game is absolutely fenominal, I don't know where to begin, but the level of destruction and absolute fun of the missions in the game makes it stand out. It's like Mercenaries 2 and Farcry 2 but the character isn't a mercenary and they fight for a cause, in this game, to liberate Mars. To me, the only thing that brings this game down is the how sometimes it's hard The game is absolutely fenominal, I don't know where to begin, but the level of destruction and absolute fun of the missions in the game makes it stand out. It's like Mercenaries 2 and Farcry 2 but the character isn't a mercenary and they fight for a cause, in this game, to liberate Mars. To me, the only thing that brings this game down is the how sometimes it's hard with the constant waves of reinforcements from the enemy EDF. If I could, I'd rather give it a 9.5 than a 10, but I can only give it a 10.… Expand
  23. JohnnyT
    Jun 17, 2009
    9
    Awesome game with endless ways to go through missions and a MP that offers great customization. Definitely a game that has flown under most gamers radar. " Better Red, then Dead"
  24. GeorgeJ.
    Jun 17, 2009
    9
    This game is simply superb. The only thing keeping it from a ten is a couple of bland textures and bland environments, (then again it is Mars not Vegas)also the vehicle is a little bit lofty(then again Mars gravity)and finally some buildings do not accurately or perfectly fall the way it should(then again Mars........wait a minute that's the developers fault!)but don't let these This game is simply superb. The only thing keeping it from a ten is a couple of bland textures and bland environments, (then again it is Mars not Vegas)also the vehicle is a little bit lofty(then again Mars gravity)and finally some buildings do not accurately or perfectly fall the way it should(then again Mars........wait a minute that's the developers fault!)but don't let these little things sway you from buying the game as it is wonderful in all aspects; the awesome destructiveness, the many different creative options in multiplayer, the lengthy but fun campaign, and even a mode called wrecking crew which is local multiplayer dedicated to blowing up literally everything! This game is simply a must-get for all those shooter fans who are stopped in their tracks by some stupid wooden door now matter how many times you shoot the rpg at it.… Expand
  25. MichaelP
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    I've played this game online and single player, and it's fun as hell. The destructible environments with the GeoMod engine are amazing. It adds to the whole gameplay...nowhere is safe anymore. People are missing out on tons of fun if they pass up this title.
  26. RowanF
    Jun 11, 2009
    10
    This has to be one of the best games of this year. Volition's destruction system is truly exceptional, it allows you to engage in one of the best pastimes of the world ever: Blowing shit up. But it's not just the destruction system which is brilliant, the rest of the game is solid aswell: the missions are great, the world is enormous and filled with some awesome shit to blow up, This has to be one of the best games of this year. Volition's destruction system is truly exceptional, it allows you to engage in one of the best pastimes of the world ever: Blowing shit up. But it's not just the destruction system which is brilliant, the rest of the game is solid aswell: the missions are great, the world is enormous and filled with some awesome shit to blow up, and it's all displayed in lucous, perfect, graphics. However, the main reason you'll want to get the game is the fact that it's so fun. It's just so unbelievably heart warming when you see a massive bridge collapse, bringing down six enemy vehicles with it. Plus, by playing on a harder difficulty and really planning your missions, you can really get a sense of the 'Guerilla' warfare, which is tenfold more satisfying than just walking in there and shooting them to crap. The story is nice and epic, with a nice change to the feel of the game depending on which sector you're in, however, whilst the cutscenes which the story is displayed in are very polished, they can be disappointingly uninspiring at times, which is really my only complaint. The multipalyer is also an additively fun outing, and one I'd profusely recommend.… Expand
  27. BoH
    Jun 11, 2009
    9
    The destructible environments are incredible. While the story line isn't the most engaging and the AI can be suspect at times, overall this is a challenging and very fun experience with great replay value. The graphics rate: 9.5/10, sound 7/10, playability 9/10. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to blow stuff up.
  28. NicholasT
    Jun 10, 2009
    9
    The best of the summer's sandbox games (including Prototype and Inamous). I find it sad that most of the reviewers failed to even mention the multiplayer in their reviews considering that I'm enjoying it more than the actual campaign (which is still very well paced and awesome itself). If you enjoy unpretentious, fun to play experiences then give RFG a try. I guarantee you The best of the summer's sandbox games (including Prototype and Inamous). I find it sad that most of the reviewers failed to even mention the multiplayer in their reviews considering that I'm enjoying it more than the actual campaign (which is still very well paced and awesome itself). If you enjoy unpretentious, fun to play experiences then give RFG a try. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. It'll definitely be on my best of 2009 list at the end of the year.… Expand
  29. ApocalypseBrown
    Jun 9, 2009
    9
    F*&k me some reviewers really piss me off! Eurogamer in particular have no concept of what games are meant to be - escapism FUN! So EuroG why award this 7, and give Bioshock 9? Well let's look at the two games then: RFG single player is simply standard fair, but that fair is in a massive open world where there is a civil war going on around you and you have some serious WMD's F*&k me some reviewers really piss me off! Eurogamer in particular have no concept of what games are meant to be - escapism FUN! So EuroG why award this 7, and give Bioshock 9? Well let's look at the two games then: RFG single player is simply standard fair, but that fair is in a massive open world where there is a civil war going on around you and you have some serious WMD's waiting to help rip that world apart. Technically, pleasure-wise, entertainment-wise this game rocks! Then there is the multi-player, which is up then with ANY shooter/open world game. It's seriously addictive and FUN! There is no story, there is no ultimate point, yet it feels sooooo right. Mech robots ripping through any city is everybodys dream, yet because it isn't technically appealing some reviewers just don't give it then respect it deserves. Now: Bioshock had a wonderful story, but extremely dark and repetitive scenery, under powdered weaponary, stupid plasmids which mostly doesn't work exactly how the game intended, easy game skill default and lastly totally uninteresting 'Big Daddies' and moral choice issues which isn't really an issue at all! And this shite gets props over RFG? Please Eurogamer, go and get a job which you lot are actually good at! Leave the truth to the public who know our stuff.… Expand
  30. BrettP
    Jun 7, 2009
    9
    It's like if Halo, Ghost Recon and Saints Row had babies. And they turned out to be deformed. But in a good way. This game is great for people who are looking for a free roaming shooter experience, a deep and feature filled multi-player mode, and explosions. As I played through the game something kept nagging me. A feeling in the back of my head I could not shake. When I remembered I It's like if Halo, Ghost Recon and Saints Row had babies. And they turned out to be deformed. But in a good way. This game is great for people who are looking for a free roaming shooter experience, a deep and feature filled multi-player mode, and explosions. As I played through the game something kept nagging me. A feeling in the back of my head I could not shake. When I remembered I was playing a Red Faction game, It all made sense. This game carries on the spirit and soul of its predecessors while adding a new feel at the same time. Not without faults, but still exceptional and addictive.… 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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