Reception
| Game | GameRankings | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|
| Red Faction | (PS2) 88.29% (PC) 78.34% |
(PS2) 88 (PC) 78 |
| Red Faction II | (PS2) 83.78% (GC) 78.02% (Xbox) 75.61% (PC) 64.58% |
(PS2) 84 (GC) 79 (Xbox) 74 (PC) 64 |
| Red Faction: Guerrilla | (PS3) 86.73% (X360) 85.33% (PC) 82.45% |
(PS3) 85 (X360) 85 (PC) 82 |
| Red Faction: Armageddon | (PC) 75.93% (X360) 73.93% (PS3) 73.76% |
(PC) 75 (X360) 71 (PS3) 71 |
The series as a whole has received positive reviews/previews from one game to the next. Some common flaws are that graphics are considered behind its time or unremarkable. Also, the scattered story and limited interactivity in the levels have also been criticized overall. On the positive side, the series has been deeply commended for its unique geometrical modification capabilities, intelligent AI, and prevalent storytelling themes.
Praised for its long play time, great gameplay, and smart AI, Red Faction was generally given average to great reviews by critics. The game was also criticized for its scattered story and mediocre graphics. GameSpot gave the game a great review saying, “It's a great big game with much to explore and enemies tough enough to make it worth playing through more than once.” GameSpot awarded the game with a 8.9, giving it a rating of “great”. Gamespy awarded the game an overall score of 89/100 and called the PC version, “the best and most well-rounded first-person shooter released in a long time.”
Red Faction II's short campaign and lack of online multiplayer has diminished reviews by many critics. However, redeeming features include dual wielding, great multiplayer(split screen), and improved graphics. For these and other reasons, GameSpot awarded the game an 8.3/10.0, earning it the rank of "Great". IGN's positive side of their review called the game "a very solid, well-produced first-person shooter", but their complaints stated that: "Volition still shows some room for improvement when it comes to level design, spots of AI, and implementing the vast potential of the Geo-Mod concept". Despite their complaints, IGN gave Red Faction II a 9.2/10, an "Outstanding" ranking. The PC version of Red Faction II was far less well received, with IGN criticizing the port's average looking graphics and incredibly short, though enjoyable while it lasted single player mode.
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