Red Faction: Guerrilla

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. JW
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    Quotes: Undoubtedly this year's most gratifying and original title so far. It
  3. 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
  4. CletusV
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    I'm a guy and I like to destroy stuff, hit stuff and blow stuff up. It's in our genes. There's no getting around it. People in town sometimes get a little edged when you go around and blow up their stuff or even hit them. Some even cry. A lot. Now I can reap the fun of carnage right in my own living room and most I have to clean up is some dropped Cheetos!
  5. FarDeep
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    God damn this game makes my dreams come true again! I even still remebered the how shock I am when playing Red Faction 2, seeing those dynamic geometry generating system.
  6. PhilG
    Jun 5, 2009
    10
    Ignore those jaded reviewer guttersnipes, and go with the users on this one. The destruction and multiplayer are excellent and the game's combination of Far Cry 2, Mercenaries, and Saints Row creates an irresistible playground of destruction for fans of action games, sandbox games, and fun.
  7. JesseH
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    This game is definitely one of the best games I've ever played, and is a MUST PICK UP for fans on Third Person Shooters and/or Sandbox games, since this game delivers fantastically on both. The massive amounts of destruction followed by a solid story and excellent gunplay/chases is unbelievably awesome when thrown into one. On top of the beautiful single player, a truly addicting, This game is definitely one of the best games I've ever played, and is a MUST PICK UP for fans on Third Person Shooters and/or Sandbox games, since this game delivers fantastically on both. The massive amounts of destruction followed by a solid story and excellent gunplay/chases is unbelievably awesome when thrown into one. On top of the beautiful single player, a truly addicting, enjoyable and overall awesome competitive multiplayer is included, with a mass array of maps, modes, weapons and RFG's own backpacks. This game is an absolute must buy. This has got to be one of those rare times where I almost completely disagree with OXM's rating. 7/10 is a massive understatement and this game deserves much more.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. 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
  12. Jim
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    Well if GTA deserves a 98 this game deserves a 200. It is the most fun i've had playing a game in a long long time. I have no idea why the reviewers are so hard on it. Perhaps they have forgotten why people play games. Anyhow good job volition, you deserve a lot of credit for this. You can tell a lot of work and effort went into it...and that it was all focused on making it fun.
  13. 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.
  14. RickS.
    Jul 30, 2009
    4
    Have you people even played the first 2 games, Red Faction 1 and 2 was all about pacing, you would run through stage after stage, with amazing guns, just blazing, think Gears of War but only first person. THIS GAME HOWEVER, is GTA 4/ and Mercenaries with nothing to do but fight wave after wave of dump insanely hard enemies. Oh god the multiplayer looks as if it was made for the N64, Have you people even played the first 2 games, Red Faction 1 and 2 was all about pacing, you would run through stage after stage, with amazing guns, just blazing, think Gears of War but only first person. THIS GAME HOWEVER, is GTA 4/ and Mercenaries with nothing to do but fight wave after wave of dump insanely hard enemies. Oh god the multiplayer looks as if it was made for the N64, basically run,throw or plant grenade,run,shoot, even describing it is boring, let alone playing this mess. What the hell did they turn this game into?. I don't think i ever played a longer game than Red Faction 1, and the best multiplayer of all time i would say is Red Faction 2, the guns were balanced, fast paced, spawning and fighting was incredible. Please people if you want a game with atleast story, pick up GTA 4, if you want a game with cool explosions and driving, pick up Mercenaries. Red Faction Guerrilla, looked at what was selling and just went with it. Shame on you Volition for destroying one of the greatest games a console had(PS2), now I know how Spyro feels: ( If anyone played the first 2 games they would know what im talking about, i still play them even today, It's simply amazing to see how much more better the PS2 is then every next gen console so far.… Expand
  15. DrewM
    Aug 16, 2009
    4
    I don't understand how so many people give this game a high rating unless they're paid by the developer to do so. I loved the first two red factions and played countless hours on them with my friends. I've logged about 24 hours in the third red faction installment so far and I don't think I'm going to play anymore. While the game has a good weapons and upgrade I don't understand how so many people give this game a high rating unless they're paid by the developer to do so. I loved the first two red factions and played countless hours on them with my friends. I've logged about 24 hours in the third red faction installment so far and I don't think I'm going to play anymore. While the game has a good weapons and upgrade variety, the game is slow paced filled with long drives to dull and repetitive missions. The world design is blocky and uninteresting (one thing that would have made the travel from one mission to the next bearable). So far I've found the storyline something to be drudged through rather than enjoyed. I was looking foward to the game moving out of the fps realm and into a sandbox world with totally destructibility, but guerilla really let me down. I wouldn't even advise renting the game at this point. I feel like I wasted my money on the purchase of this game.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. oobergoober
    Jun 5, 2009
    1
    I have played Redfaction games since the first game came out and I really liked the multiplier game play in both part 1 and 2. In Redfaction Guerrilla the multiplier game play just sucks and I think that the multiplier game play was the missing ingredient to the third game. When you your missing the main ingredient what is the point? I am very disappointed by this game!!! In fact playing I have played Redfaction games since the first game came out and I really liked the multiplier game play in both part 1 and 2. In Redfaction Guerrilla the multiplier game play just sucks and I think that the multiplier game play was the missing ingredient to the third game. When you your missing the main ingredient what is the point? I am very disappointed by this game!!! In fact playing this game for just 5 minutes made me what to play red faction 2.… Expand
  19. AndyP
    Jun 7, 2009
    8
    Though the depth of the story (or lack there of) and bland surroundings ultimately drag this game down to an 8 - the sheer pleasure of complete and total destruction will keep you coming back for more! I played the original Red Faction and can remember sinking hours into multiplayer matches... tunneling through to various secret areas. This is even better than the original in that Though the depth of the story (or lack there of) and bland surroundings ultimately drag this game down to an 8 - the sheer pleasure of complete and total destruction will keep you coming back for more! I played the original Red Faction and can remember sinking hours into multiplayer matches... tunneling through to various secret areas. This is even better than the original in that regard... there's no limit to the amount of destruction you can cause. For those who really need a great story to pull them through a game, I'd recommend waiting for something better to come along. If you play a game for the sake of playing a game though, Red Faction FTW!… Expand
  20. Anonymous
    Jul 17, 2009
    3
    Really disappointed with this game. Iv never bothered to write comments about a game before but this was so poor that i feel compelled to warn people. Once the fun from trashing buildings wares off all you are left with is a very boring third person shooter with tonnes of boring, repetitive side missions. The game tries to have you addopting guerrilla tactics but ultimately that boils Really disappointed with this game. Iv never bothered to write comments about a game before but this was so poor that i feel compelled to warn people. Once the fun from trashing buildings wares off all you are left with is a very boring third person shooter with tonnes of boring, repetitive side missions. The game tries to have you addopting guerrilla tactics but ultimately that boils down to throwing some charges at a building and legging it back to a safehouse to avoid the limitless supply of EDF who will turn up. Despite this the single player did hold my interest just long enough for me to finish it through once before trying the multiplayer. Now this is why this game gets a 3 from me not a 6 because the multiplayer is pathetic. This simply wasnt worth the money and is best enjoyed as weekend rental.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. TomS
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    I guess I am not easily entertained with blowing things up or sitting in a car half the game. Almost every mission starts with blowing something up and then fighting off endless waves of enemies. I am about half way through the game and I don't see myself finishing it because I don't see anything changing except the explosions will likely grow in size. Its basically one gimmick I guess I am not easily entertained with blowing things up or sitting in a car half the game. Almost every mission starts with blowing something up and then fighting off endless waves of enemies. I am about half way through the game and I don't see myself finishing it because I don't see anything changing except the explosions will likely grow in size. Its basically one gimmick (destruction) extended for 15-20 hours without any inspired or unique moments. The EDF AI will kill you with boredom. Multiplayer is far more rewarding because other players bring their own creative approach to the sandbox style destruction so your strategy is always evolving. If you just want to sit back and break stuff then this game is for you since the destruction is well done.… Expand
  28. AaronC
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    This has teh best destruction EVER! I spent hours just blowing stuff up and driving cars through buildings. Until I got the walker. I've already put over 20 hours into the single player and I'm only 60% way thru. Mutliplayer is pretty fun too, and I normally don't like MP.
  29. SC
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    It's amazing that everything can be destroyed! It gives the player the freedom to do as they wish in order to achieve the goal. With the addition of multi-player you can definitely play this game over and over again! The weapons are pretty awesome too.
  30. DanB
    Jun 6, 2009
    10
    I'm a big first person shooter fan and rarely give any other type of game a chance based on the fact that they just don't feel as submersive. I dowloaded the demo for RFG and became instantly hooked. This is one of the most addictive and thrilling games I've ever played. I actually have a hard time deciding if I'd rather play the campaign or the multiplayer because I'm a big first person shooter fan and rarely give any other type of game a chance based on the fact that they just don't feel as submersive. I dowloaded the demo for RFG and became instantly hooked. This is one of the most addictive and thrilling games I've ever played. I actually have a hard time deciding if I'd rather play the campaign or the multiplayer because they are both so much fun. Don't take anybody's word for it..just give this game a chance and see for yourself.… Expand
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#22 Best 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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