Redfall

 Xbox Series X
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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1043 Ratings

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  1. Mrnovemberyrock
    May 27, 2023
    2
    As a fan of the studio's previous works, I've played Redfall from start to finish. The disappointment has been tremendous: it is a mediocre game in almost every aspect. The gameplay is poor and extremely repetitive, the AI is absurd, it is plagued with bugs (many of them that condition the development of the game) and contains multiple graphical errors both in terms of performance andAs a fan of the studio's previous works, I've played Redfall from start to finish. The disappointment has been tremendous: it is a mediocre game in almost every aspect. The gameplay is poor and extremely repetitive, the AI is absurd, it is plagued with bugs (many of them that condition the development of the game) and contains multiple graphical errors both in terms of performance and texture loading. Lastly, the story is uninteresting. In my opinion the only thing that saves is the art direction, with classic Arkane touches, which are worthwhile. Otherwise, a game to forget. A waste of time.… Expand
  2. Thereviewereva
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This is certainly a game.It has controls,characters,camera angle, and other things that start with the letter C.If your looking for a game with things this is the game for you.Nice one Arkane Austin!!!
  3. Shibbs
    May 26, 2023
    7
    Despite most of the negative reviews, this game is actually pretty fun. Especially if you play with friends. There are quite a few bugs that I assume will get fixed in time. Hopefully, the developers put in the work. I finished the game and will give it another go once 60fps drops.
  4. marcinek74
    May 25, 2023
    7
    For me this is a worst game from Arkane, but first i hate open worlds, then I really don't like vampires in the game.
    But I downloaded game on console and pc and tried for few hours.
    No critical bugs, some problems with low quality textures somewhere. But the story i very poor. Vampires are almost the same, boooring. The same about the rest of enemies.. I really expected something like    For me this is a worst game from Arkane, but first i hate open worlds, then I really don't like vampires in the game.
    But I downloaded game on console and pc and tried for few hours.
    No critical bugs, some problems with low quality textures somewhere.
    But the story i very poor. Vampires are almost the same, boooring. The same about the rest of enemies..
    I really expected something like outriders, darktide, vermintide or l4d/b4b.
    Here no citizens fighting with vampires, lack of various self-proclaimed bands, lack of fights between vampires and controlled be them servants, fanatics.. City is boooring so much.
    Why , the hell, they did open world: it is power consuming and game is so poor because of that. mentioned similar games are heaven better.
    Anyway if you like this graphic style, have a time you can try...but this is for sure game to play with friends.    … Expand
  5. ehtaco
    May 24, 2023
    2
    One of the worst games I have ever played. Absolutely shameful release from Microsoft and Bethesda/Arkane. Pathetic. Not even just because it looks like it could've released in 2014.
  6. BHGReviews
    May 24, 2023
    2
    Redfall, a highly anticipated game, unfortunately falls flat in several key areas, leaving players disappointed and frustrated. One of the most glaring issues is the abysmal enemy AI. Throughout the game, the enemy AI displays a severe lack of intelligence and strategic behavior. Rather than posing a challenge or requiring tactical thinking, the enemies often exhibit mindless andRedfall, a highly anticipated game, unfortunately falls flat in several key areas, leaving players disappointed and frustrated. One of the most glaring issues is the abysmal enemy AI. Throughout the game, the enemy AI displays a severe lack of intelligence and strategic behavior. Rather than posing a challenge or requiring tactical thinking, the enemies often exhibit mindless and repetitive patterns. They seem oblivious to their surroundings, frequently standing still or engaging in actions that defy logic. This lack of engaging enemy AI greatly diminishes the overall experience and undermines the potential for thrilling and dynamic gameplay.

    Another major letdown is the quality of the cutscenes in Redfall. Instead of immersive and cinematic sequences, players are presented with motionless pictures that fail to convey the intended impact or emotion. These static cutscenes are devoid of animation or dynamic elements, resulting in a disconnected and unengaging storytelling experience. This design choice not only robs players of the visual spectacle they expect but also hampers the game's ability to effectively deliver key narrative moments and character development.

    Bugs and technical issues plague Redfall, detracting further from its potential. From minor glitches to game-breaking bugs, the overall stability of the game is compromised. Players often encounter situations where characters get stuck in the environment or quests fail to trigger correctly, leading to frustration and hindered progress. These persistent technical flaws highlight a lack of thorough playtesting and polish, leaving players feeling like beta testers rather than paying customers.

    The game's frequent crashes only compound the frustrations experienced by players. Redfall suffers from an alarming number of crashes, disrupting gameplay and forcing players to endure repeated interruptions. It's incredibly disheartening to invest time and effort into a game, only to have progress erased due to unstable software. These crashes not only impede enjoyment but also erode confidence in the game's overall quality and reliability.

    The characters in Redfall and their associated skills also fall short of expectations. One particular skill that stands out is the ability to call your ex-boyfriend to fight for you. This choice seems out of place and lacks creativity, diminishing the immersion and depth of the game's world. It reflects a missed opportunity to develop compelling and meaningful character abilities that enhance gameplay and offer strategic choices.

    Voice acting in Redfall leaves much to be desired. The performances often come across as lackluster and disconnected from the characters they portray. Emotion and depth are notably absent, resulting in a lack of engagement with the game's story and the individuals inhabiting its world. Strong voice acting can greatly enhance the overall experience, but unfortunately, Redfall fails to deliver in this aspect.

    The gunplay mechanics in Redfall also leave a lot to be desired. Controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to achieve precise aiming and satisfying combat encounters. The lack of smooth and intuitive gunplay greatly diminishes the overall enjoyment and impact of combat scenarios. This issue becomes particularly frustrating when combined with the lackluster enemy AI, resulting in encounters that feel lackluster and unsatisfying.

    Lastly, the stealth mechanics in Redfall are disappointingly simplistic. The game reduces stealth gameplay to a repetitive bash move from behind, lacking the complexity and variety that make stealth encounters engaging. It's a missed opportunity to offer players strategic options and creative approaches to stealth gameplay, instead opting for a mundane and repetitive approach.

    In conclusion, Redfall's negative aspects significantly hinder its overall quality and enjoyment. The lackluster enemy AI, motionless cutscenes, prevalent bugs and crashes, uninspired character skills, subpar voice acting, unresponsive gunplay, and simplistic stealth mechanics all contribute to a disappointing gameplay experience. While the game may have had potential, it falls short in multiple areas, leaving players longing for a more polished and engaging experience.    … Expand
  7. alexgmcm
    May 24, 2023
    0
    This is the worst video game I have ever played and I have been playing video games since the SNES.

    It is the perfect storm of awful bugs, dull and uninspired gameplay, and poor graphics compared to similar titles (although if the game was decent I'd forgive the graphics - look at Tears of the Kingdom for example). I have it 'free' (€13 a month) on Game Pass but it's not even worth    This is the worst video game I have ever played and I have been playing video games since the SNES.

    It is the perfect storm of awful bugs, dull and uninspired gameplay, and poor graphics compared to similar titles (although if the game was decent I'd forgive the graphics - look at Tears of the Kingdom for example).

    I have it 'free' (€13 a month) on Game Pass but it's not even worth playing for that price.

    The fact it's made from Arkane and is one of the major Xbox Game Studios releases is just embarrassing,    … Expand
  8. Diego4700
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Jogo horrível, extremamente mal otimizado e ultrapassado, sem animações básicas, diversos bugs e erros no jogo. Anunciado como um grande jogo mais foi uma decepção
  9. racecaraz
    May 23, 2023
    2
    I was waiting to play thinking a patch would address some of the most egregious issues. However, amazingly enough there hasn’t been a peep out of the devs. My gamepass is expiring and Microsoft has given me zero reason to renew so I tried this today. Wow it’s bad, really bad. The issues are well documented in other reviews so I won’t list them all but man I truly can’t believe theyI was waiting to play thinking a patch would address some of the most egregious issues. However, amazingly enough there hasn’t been a peep out of the devs. My gamepass is expiring and Microsoft has given me zero reason to renew so I tried this today. Wow it’s bad, really bad. The issues are well documented in other reviews so I won’t list them all but man I truly can’t believe they released it in its current state. Last thing, I gave it a 2 because under there somewhere the game has promise but it’s a long way before it’s ready.… Expand
  10. seetsos
    May 23, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect!!This game is perfect!!This game is perfect!!This game is perfect!!This game is perfect!!
  11. XMarkX
    May 22, 2023
    0
    This is the worst generation of Xbox and Playstation. The playstation 5 still uses the graphics engines of the Playstation 4 and the Xbox series x still couldn't come close to the graphics of the Playstation 4 exclusives.
  12. KIA_Specter
    May 22, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of missed opportunities.

    The world had a few beautiful sights to take in, small details made exploration interesting if you take the time to consider your surroundings. The horror is also intensified by the sounds of death and "jump-scare" style effects (those darn car alarms and boat horns got me every time). The main story had some highlights that added to the development of the environment in a positive way. Having played as the Crow Bearing commando, I also enjoyed the random input it had to offer, bringing a bit of humor to an overwhelmingly dark world. One NPC interaction/questline stuck with me (involving the vet clinic in the second "act"). I also encountered very few bugs/glitches given Bethesda was behind this title.

    That said, the gameplay was lacking. Full disclosure, I only played the single-player campaign 1.5 times thru. There may be "many" weapons, but each category offers only a couple of variations. You may find yourself only using two weapons for the majority of the game and heavily neglecting the third slot.

    The enemies are either pathetic or more challenging than any of the bosses. Having died only three times during the first playthrough, I can say none of which were on a "boss". Speaking of which, out of the four, only one of them was truly a test of skill and resourcefulness (LW) while the finale was devoid of any combat against the ringleader that darkened the sun.

    The world felt both too empty and too small at the same time. After reaching the second part of the island, I recall walking an entire stretch of road without encountering an enemy or an interesting location to explore. This is something completely out of character for a Bethesda game.

    Leveling in the game started off as an exciting event. Thinking about how I was going to spec my character for maximum survivability gave me just enough encouragement to push through any doubts I had about the game. Having only played one character (Jacob Boyer), I can only speak to his feats/abilities. Once the cloak ability was unlocked, the game was already broken. Becoming invisible for ten seconds and enemies immediately forgetting they were looking for you seemed like an unintentional bug. Shoot a couple of baddies for easy kills, cloak when they start getting close, rinse and repeat. I could even run from one end of the map to the other, barely ever running into an enemy, and in the event I sparked some attention, don the cloak and my worries are gone to continue to my destination.

    Nearing the end of the campaign, experience is gained at a snail's pace, making it unlikely that a player will ever accomplish their respective skill-tree goals in the first playthrough. All of the characters have the same few skill unlocks available to them, such as improving ammo capacity for certain weapons, but I'll be honest, I only put one point into these trees (stake launcher capacity).

    Overall, the game felt too quick to finish. Having hunted for any side quests I could, I managed to complete the game in a single weekend and I'm confident that someone with less regard to stealth would've finished in a single sitting. There was no feeling of truly game-changing rewards for completing side quests, such as OP weaponry or storyline changes. The player skin/outfit feature felt out of touch with the setting of the game a silly.

    Final thought:
    I'll likely finish my second playthrough/NewGame+ and call it quits. I doubt playing different characters will address the concerns I have that limit me from ranking this game higher. I also won't be able to convince my friends to join and check out what the multiplayer aspect entails, which again won't change the game in a remarkable way.    … Expand
  13. HighMonkey
    May 22, 2023
    0
    I can’t believe i wasted 70$ on this garbage of a game, i have no words that can describe how bad my experience with the game was, there isn’t a single redeeming quality about this game.
  14. Hulsee
    May 22, 2023
    4
    I was so excited for this game and in the first few hours of gameplay I wanted it so bad to be good. Unfortunately, Redfall falls short of achieving anything outside being a fantasy reskin of Far Cry.

    The gameplay itself is incredibly heartbreaking. From dummy AIs that, as individuals just stand there and require no real skill to take down, to boring vampire sequences that don't add    I was so excited for this game and in the first few hours of gameplay I wanted it so bad to be good. Unfortunately, Redfall falls short of achieving anything outside being a fantasy reskin of Far Cry.

    The gameplay itself is incredibly heartbreaking. From dummy AIs that, as individuals just stand there and require no real skill to take down, to boring vampire sequences that don't add much or build on a potentially really cool mechanic. You just fight safe house to safe house or retrieval missions, even in the story.

    The characters are lackluster which isn't helped by the lack of cutscenes. Rather, like the still images we get in the story, the characters are just copy and pasted stereotypes who, again, have much more potentially to be unique. Playsble characters don't feel much different from one another and their abilities are half- baked.

    I have heard that co-op is better, but lacks a reasonable progression system, however I've not played it.

    I can't justify keeping it on my console despite really hoping that a few patches or DLC can bring it back to life. This has been compared to Cyberpunk at its first released which, I didn't play at first, but when I did, I found it to be an incredible game. Here's hoping Redfall follows suit.

    It's not unplayable, but there are so many ideas and mechanics that needed some more time and thought put into them. The world is nice and fr didn't bother me, so no complaints there.    … Expand
  15. FabricioNery
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Gostei bastante do jogo, a jogabilidade é muito boa e os inimigos muito bem feitos. Tem uma história interessante, mas precisa de um chefes mais impactantes. Tirando os bugs atuais, que devem ser corrigidos em alguma atualização, o jogo é bem divertido.
  16. tkxxxtk
    May 21, 2023
    4
    One of the worst games I ever player. It's astonishing that it was released in this broken state. Sucha wasted potential.
  17. BGJohn
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Speaking for myself and many Bethesda fans, I can genuinely say RedFall is an abomination of a video game. ESPECIALLY coming from Bethesda after we've been waiting years for something even remotely as good as Elder Scrolls or Fallout. I believe the beginning of the downfall for Bethesda was their departure from Obsidian, I don't know what happened to video games and making them for theSpeaking for myself and many Bethesda fans, I can genuinely say RedFall is an abomination of a video game. ESPECIALLY coming from Bethesda after we've been waiting years for something even remotely as good as Elder Scrolls or Fallout. I believe the beginning of the downfall for Bethesda was their departure from Obsidian, I don't know what happened to video games and making them for the fans, but we need to return to that. Bethesda has turned into a company solely focused on "business", RockStar games and GTA are a great comparison.… Expand
  18. Starkilla217
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Ich hatte meinen Spaß mit Redfall. Besonders mit Freunden machte es Spaß. Diese schlechten Kritiken kann ich einfach nicht ganz nachvollziehen.
  19. Kayros
    May 19, 2023
    3
    That game has not survived more than 2 hours with me.

    At launch 3 crashes, restarting 4 time the game (crashes in the menu not in-game) maybe I have no luck. Okay, why not (I precise that I've got no crashes during the gameplay, so maybe it just bad luck). -The story : generic mainstream story. Oh! No there's bad monsters, we are the survivor let's kill all the bad guys, all the    That game has not survived more than 2 hours with me.

    At launch 3 crashes, restarting 4 time the game (crashes in the menu not in-game) maybe I have no luck. Okay, why not (I precise that I've got no crashes during the gameplay, so maybe it just bad luck).

    -The story : generic mainstream story. Oh! No there's bad monsters, we are the survivor let's kill all the bad guys, all the monsters and their big boss (Don't forget the secret government organization a classic).

    -The enemies : the humans bad at all not dangerous, the vampires creatures of the night can sense human and see in the dark and can't see me behind them. I think the AI is more Artificial than Intelligent.

    -The gameplay : classical fps with an unique and only one finish move, always the same move u shoot and u make the finish move and starting again.

    -Graphics : For a 2019 game graphic are not bad, Wait we are in 2023 ?

    Conclusion (that can apply for all the new games) : Wait for patches, don't buy it full price. Or play it on the gamepass. That's all.    … Expand
  20. gatsu80ct
    May 19, 2023
    5
    1st party? I.A. absent
    30 FPS on Xbox sx at launch
    Various Bug and glicthes
  21. GamerReview79
    May 18, 2023
    0
    The game reminds me of movie……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… a **** oneThe game reminds me of movie……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… a **** one
  22. WOAGM
    May 18, 2023
    2
    Arkane just gave us all and big FU. This unbacked games a technical mess. "Designed" as a multiplayer game this hot mess of a game misses on almost every mark. No match making, no story shared progression areas get locked as you progress.. no grenades for player but enemies have them to spite that the games they modeled it after both have them. no stake in your melee and to force weaponArkane just gave us all and big FU. This unbacked games a technical mess. "Designed" as a multiplayer game this hot mess of a game misses on almost every mark. No match making, no story shared progression areas get locked as you progress.. no grenades for player but enemies have them to spite that the games they modeled it after both have them. no stake in your melee and to force weapon shuffling that is buggy and can stumble. just fail after fail. its shows a lack of caring , a lack of professionalism, and of multiplayer experience. this is NOT a 70 or sixty dollar title even if it was fully running without bugs, alpha level of game design just terrible. Due to the fact that Arkane is self managing everyone involved in approving this game for release needs to be properly admonished if not terminated. It isn't embarrassing it is insult to anyone that spent cash on it. The only way Microsoft can save face is to fix this game and eat the cost and to do so transparently and immediately.. Road map, updates, and jobs on the line if they fail. what with the ghetto art choice. trashing cartoon looks and story board cartoon story telling from the makers of dishonored and prey. poorly designed vehicles you can enter to get look out of because of poor clipping and design?… Expand
  23. samstylle
    May 18, 2023
    0
    Jogo feio jogo mal feito feito com a bunda sério que diabos e isso deveriam ter vergonha de lança um lixo desse absurdo total ms já foi longe de mais
  24. Evil_MC
    May 7, 2023
    8
    A game with visual bugs and weak ai at times. But it's still very fun and shouldn't be ignored.

    An 8 if the bugs are fixed.
    Don't believe all the fake troll reviews 4 and below. It is ruining metacritic.
  25. Captnsmitty1
    May 17, 2023
    8
    For everyone throwing baby fits none of you are complaining about the many issues with jedi survivor and the clunky controls that game has. Stop whining about every little thing no one thinks you're cool. Redfall was a blast it is not supposed to be a hyper realistic fps. The game play was fun, the story was interesting and drew me in, the style choice was refreshing and I encountered veryFor everyone throwing baby fits none of you are complaining about the many issues with jedi survivor and the clunky controls that game has. Stop whining about every little thing no one thinks you're cool. Redfall was a blast it is not supposed to be a hyper realistic fps. The game play was fun, the story was interesting and drew me in, the style choice was refreshing and I encountered very little issues the AI would chase me for blocks could it use some more work and polishing yes but every game that is out right does too COD is crap BF 2042 is much better but still needs work Jedi Survivor needs work as well.… Expand
  26. ParabellumPill
    May 17, 2023
    1
    Microsoft is seemingly not capable of creating GOOD exclusive games. Graphics look like 2012
  27. Stevo3k2
    May 17, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got 45 hours out of it, encountered nothing but a few minor bugs. Ignore all the sheep review bombing it who never played it. It's a decent game, not goty tackle but it's fun… Expand
  28. MSalonen78
    May 17, 2023
    8
    I've been enjoying this title quite a bit. On my first few plays, I did experience a few bugs and some wonky enemy AI, but nothing after that. It could use a polish, as I have noticed some floating items and objects that defy gravity, but it's nothing game breaking. The game has great sound design and atmosphere, and I keep wanting to go back and play more.
  29. Memnoch2099
    May 17, 2023
    3
    This game feels like a B game masquerading as a AAA game... very disappointing
    The game has potential if they fix the following:
    - the enemy AI - they feel like NPCs just waiting to be shot, even on the highest difficulty
    - better graphics... this doesn't feel like a current gen game its more like this game was made for the 360 era... crysis looks better.
    - better
  30. Kitoalarco
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Divertido, mantiene el estilo de juego y genialidad de arkane.
    Luego de la actualización mejoró mucho
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Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 69
  3. Negative: 19 out of 69
  1. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jul 31, 2023
    40
    The result is a game with no identity of its own. Redfall simultaneously wants to be a looter shooter like Borderlands, in an open world like Fallout's, with action like Dying light and a lengthy multiplayer experience like Destiny. But it fails on all counts. The game environments are bleakly empty, the gameplay is wooden. Like the vampires from the world of Redfall, the game has no soul.
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  2. XboxAddict
    May 30, 2023
    60
    Sadly, Redfall had unbelievable potential and a dynamic studio behind this that is known for quality gaming, but under delivered at quite literally almost every facet of the game. Redfall, unfortunately, should be avoided, and in fact, I hope that the industry starts taking a look at these games and starts evaluating its processes, because if you're only as good as your last game, then Arkane isn't looking good at all.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    May 22, 2023
    50
    Redfall has the potential to be a good game, but it has a bunch of issues that need fixing first.
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