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. JW
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    Quotes: Undoubtedly this year's most gratifying and original title so far. It
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  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. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. j
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    Okay maybe it's a 9.9 as nothing can be totally perfect, but it's as good a game as there is in a free form sandbox environment where anything goes. Way underrated by the reviewing community in my opinion.
  14. PinkPoodle
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    Absolutely amazingly fun! Disappointed that you couldn't deform terrain and blow holds into rock walls like in the first game but destroying buildings more than makes up for it! I even played the Wrecking Crew mode more than the single player just blowing stuff up and watching it collapse into a big ol' heap of rubble! Definitely my new GTA 4 and will be the default occupier of Absolutely amazingly fun! Disappointed that you couldn't deform terrain and blow holds into rock walls like in the first game but destroying buildings more than makes up for it! I even played the Wrecking Crew mode more than the single player just blowing stuff up and watching it collapse into a big ol' heap of rubble! Definitely my new GTA 4 and will be the default occupier of my Xbox for a long time.… Expand
  15. ScottS
    Jun 5, 2009
    10
    Red Faction is what I hoped Mercenaries 2 would be, a destructible-environment sandbox game. And when I say destructible, I don
  16. toneboy
    Jun 7, 2009
    10
    It may not be the deepest game as far as story goes but it's a heck of a lot of fun to play. So much so, it's hard to put down. The MP rules too! Some reviewers don't even mention this and it's such a big part of the game.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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"
  29. 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
  30. JustinH
    Jun 3, 2009
    9
    An all around enjoyable game. Red Faction: Guerrilla combines an impressive campaign, with an offline multiplayer game that packs one hell of a punch. A must have this year, and sure to be one of game of the year nominees. (Online Multiplayer not reviewed.)
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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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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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