On the positive side, the effects for the 15 different weapons are superb. Red Faction gives you a healthy mix of futuristic and conventional weapons, including sniper rifles and flamethrowers. Every firearm has a very immediate and satisfying feel. The screen shakes with the rattle from the heavy machine gun, tracers arch out like angry hornets, and bullets bounce off steel with teeth-rattling ricochets.
Now for my grudges. While Red Faction is indeed fun, it ends too soon, and the final boss is about as intimidating as a Central Park poodle. Also, a few bugs have managed to make it past the QA team.
FINAL VERDICT
HIGHS: Destructible levels are a great trick; lots of cool weapons; good multiplayer maps.
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LOWS: Engine not fully taken advantage of; too easy to beat; some bugs.
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BOTTOM LINE: A very solid shooter with incredible potential from the mod world.
85%
Full Review from PCGamer
Now for my grudges. While Red Faction is indeed fun, it ends too soon, and the final boss is about as intimidating as a Central Park poodle. Also, a few bugs have managed to make it past the QA team.
FINAL VERDICT
HIGHS: Destructible levels are a great trick; lots of cool weapons; good multiplayer maps.
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LOWS: Engine not fully taken advantage of; too easy to beat; some bugs.
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BOTTOM LINE: A very solid shooter with incredible potential from the mod world.
85%
Full Review from PCGamer
