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Red Faction: Guerrilla

Greetings, Red Faction: Guerrilla is the third instalment of the Red Faction series.  It should be noted I have never played the originals, so was therefore new to the plot and some of the mentioned characters.  The previous games aren’t really needed to understand the rather thin plot and I believe the current individuals where only introduced in Guerrilla. I felt that the entire point of its existence wasn’t actually based on these factors but on the destructible environment, which is quite fun. It is also difficult, especially during the later missions.

The story line was rather simple in that Mars has been colonised by humanity but is also occupied by the Earth Defence Force, EDF for short. The organisation is corrupt, killing anyone suspected of being in league with the guerrilla terrorist group, Red Faction, whose purpose is to liberate Mar’s six sectors from the EDF.  Alec Mason is the lead character who joins the Red Faction when his brother, Dan, is killed for actually being a member.  There is more plot than this but not much more, having only several important characters.

The better parts of the game come from the actual game play action, which is normally over the top, having to take out large numbers of enemies. To liberate a Sector Alec must increase ally morale and destroy the EDF structures to decline their strangle hold. The vehicles are also an important section as they are needed to transport the player to different locations, unless an upgrade is bought, and often using weapons to take out EDF soldiers as well as supplies. To receive upgrades, the player must obtain salvage which can be found in destroying the environment or playing through some very repetitive side missions.

If you are looking for a game that is mainly involved around massive destruction and want some fun, then this would keep you entertained. The third chapter of Unforgotten Rivalry is in Warehouse 17.

Plot=7/10

Characters=7/10

Graphics=8/10

Overall=7/10

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Written by Falcon, Wednesday 27 July 2011

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Falcon  14 year(s) ago (165 months)

Thanks for the comments. I don't know if I'll ever play any other Red Faction games. :D

 
Joh  14 year(s) ago (165 months)

I have actually played the first two Red Faction games, but cannot remember anything about them as it was so long ago. Guerilla sounds pretty cool in terms of the destructible surroundings. :]

 
Aaron  14 year(s) ago (165 months)

I have only played a really old Red Faction — fun at the time, bit like Unreal Tournament in that you play it for the fun and madness rather than the plot.

Well done on Chapter 3!

 
Brisingr  14 year(s) ago (165 months)

Yeah it was a decent game, plot wasn't exactly outstanding but it was just fun to mess around in. Shame the new one looks absolutely terrible :S

Good review! :D