MSXBox - Red Faction: Guerrilla review

Msxbox-World writes: "THQ and Volition have truly outdone themselves with Red Faction: Guerrilla. They have effectively "mined" the eight-year-old franchise and struck gaming gold, combining several recent yet tried–and-true gameplay mechanics with a spectacular physics engine, top-notch production values and a great story, resulting in a worthy (and easily the best ) sequel to the franchise as well as a highly original product in its own right."

[dgroundwater]

Whoh. I thought it was a fun demo but AAA? I'm surprised.

[Saren Arterius]

I'm so getting this bad boy for my Xbox 360. Volition is awesome making games for Microsoft platforms.

[ChampIDC]

I'm also very surprised. I knew it would be good, but not this good. Maybe I won't wait to get it now.

[lordgodalming]

Seriously, people LOVE this game. I admit I've played through the demo several times, but this game just wasn't on my radar with all the other great summer games. Hmmm.

[joydestroy]

yeah it seems to be getting as good of review scores as inFamous, which means another buy for me.

[solidsnakus]

some would call me a 360 fanboy but seirously... that was just unessesary fanboyish>>>

"I'm so getting this bad boy for my Xbox 360. Volition is awesome making games for Microsoft platforms."

[DelbertGrady]

It's ok to admit that you more or less sleep with your PS3, but as soon as anyone shows their appreciation for the 360 someone gets offended by it. It's not like he's bashing any other console, is it?

Look at any news about PSN or Home and you will see that 60% of all comments say stuff like "Can't beat the true next gen HD power of the future-proof PS3" etc. The remaining 40% are bashing the 360. That's because many N4G members hate the 360 more than they love their PS3. Ironic.

Why would anyone call you a 360 fanboy? Your avatar and nickname are related to a PS3 exclusive franchise.

[Darkeyes]

Oh chill guys. The game is multi-plat. Both houses enjoy a good game. I felt the game had potential after playing the demo. The engine is really unlike anything seen yet. This was a hit Jackpot or nothing game... and guess what it has hit the jackpot. The only problem is that the game will be over shadowed by games like Infamous and Prototype which are releasing in the same time frame.

People should give this game a chance. It's like a sleeper hit of 09.

[Halochampian]

Solid has been known to lean towards the 360 side of the war. But Soda.. you are right about everything else you said.

[SaberEdge]

I'm not embarrassed to say that I will be getting this for my 360. I compared both versions of the demo and there is no doubt about it, the 360 version looks and runs better. It is still completely playable on the PS3 but the 360 version is better so I don't see anything wrong with what Saren Arterius said.

It was a really fun demo. I love the part when you are on the back of the truck and shooting that canon at all the vehicles trying to overtake you. The physics system was also really impressive.

[pain777pas]

I don't know what to say. AAA? I'm speechless. Good for Volition but I'm low on cash right now. I'll try to pick this up later if possible. 9.5 in graphics? I've got to pick this up sometime.

[snaz27]

really? well i must have played the demo to a completely different game! cos the one i played was absolute pants imo! nevr is it a 9.5!!! sheesh is this guy new to gaming or something? seriously im shocked... i know everyone has their own opinion and that but 9.5!!! 9.5!!! just wow!

[Polluted]

Easy big fella.

[Downtown boogey]

I mean the graphics suck! The A.I. sucks! And the sounds suck! And the physics engine is far from realistic. Sure it's somewhat fun but 9.5... Can't explain.

[Kushan]

The physics may be "hardly realistic", but they're the most realistic physics I've seen in a game yet. They may be a little over the top, but that's the point of the game - destruction.

And more to the point, you played a demo that lasted at most 10mins and gave you a tiny glimpse into what the game has to offer. These guys have played the full thing. I've seen 3 reviews today so far and all were 9 or, in this case, 9.5. Is it possible that the game, although not particularly clever, is just FUN?

Volition may deserve a slap for putting out a short demo that doesn't show much, because so far all these reviews are saying it's the sleeper summer hit we've all been waiting for.

[Grandreaper9999]

They've been valuing their multiplats unusually high lately.

I give it a solid 4, because unless I can dig a tunnel straight down (or any direction for that matter) for at least 100 feet at almost any time, it shouldn't even feature the name "Red Faction".

[divideby0]

This is a joke right ?
The beta I was in and the demo(s) I recently played all told me low 8s.
The game has NOT in the same league as the original RFs back in their day.
9.5....lmao

[Pennywise]

MSXBOX has been itching to give a 360 game over a 9 for what?? Seven months? Dont hold it against them... they are reaching for the stars.

[truegamer4life]

Gamepro gave it a 5/5. Maybe the final version is good compared to the demo.

[DelbertGrady]

Zup, genius? The game is multiplat, although the 360 version does look slightly better than the PS3 version. Maybe that's what you meant by "360 game"?

I can provide you links but I'll give you this instead, just to make you look even more stupid than you already do.

GamePro 5/5.

GameInformer 9/10

GamePlayer.au - 90

GameFocus.ca - 92 + Editor's Choice Award

http://community.redfaction...

Yeah, teh MSXbox must be teh biasedest ;)

[Darkeyes]

Man you are commenting as if you have played the final version of both games side by side and analyzed them to the fullest. Last I heard from the developers is that they did overcome the development hurdle on the PS3. Having played both demos, I didn't even notice any difference. Funny you found the 360 version superior to the PS3 without even trying it.

Last I heard.. The developers were praising the PS3 and said it has the potential of better graphics to the 360... Don't trust me? Just go to below link and hear from the horses mouth (developers in lucid english)..

http://www.videogamer.com/n...

Just don't troll please. You haven't even seen what version looks like what and you post your verdict... Seriously stop being so fanboyish.

Oh ya here are some more links... Proving both versions are identical...

http://www.psu.com/Red-Fact...

Funny... Why would they showcase the PS3 version at E3(check second link for confirmation) instead of the 360 if the 360 version was superior? Seems pretty dumb to me if that was the case...

Sorry.. But had to prove you wrong.

[Pennywise]

This guy can just call me PENISEYES and get away with it?

I reported this hours ago and he didnt get deleted. Ridiculous.

Oh and Soda - Grow up.

[Halochampian]

yea.. it may be childish. But your comment was just as childish. Welcome to "what comes around, goes around."

Obviously you havent seen how many times my name has been bashed but nothing ever happens. Just take it. Is it really bothering you that someone called you "peniseyes"?

[SaberEdge]

@ darkeyes

Well you can say that all you want and the developers can say whatever they want, but that doesn't change the fact that the 360 version DOES LOOK BETTER. Just compare them yourself, if you have both consoles, and you will see what I am saying.

The 360 version looks sharper, has better resolution in the textures, more solid frame rate, better anti-aliasing and richer more saturated colors. Anybody who isn't biased can do the comparison for themselves and will come to the same conclusion.

[MriownBOTH]

peniseyes LOL

go RED FACTION GO

[Darkeyes]

@SaberEdge.... look I really don't want to get into this. As far as I know, both the versions looked identical (although both look crap in terms of graphics). you can tell that the 360 version is better to just console yourself, but seriously I feel you must check out both versions. If you feel that colors of the 360 are better, then go play it on the 360. I have demo of both the versions on my consoles and I virtually can't see any difference. Maybe it's your TV or something (maybe the sharpness is high or something like that.... that is why you must be having AA issues).

I also am saying this because even at E3 08, the company showed the PS3 version on display (check my second link in first answer for proof). Why the hell would they do that if the 360 version was superior? Obviously, they would like to give the best picture at the biggest game conference. Even Bathesda showed Fallout 3 cause it looked better on 360.... It's simple logic dude.Just answer that. I ain't telling that that 360 version sucks in comparison.... But if you feel that the 360 version is better, then there is some problem with your TV or else your fanboyism is getting in your way.

It's illogical to scrutinize both versions side by side and and announce a winner cause one version had an extra box and the other one didn't... I have played the PS3 version and can say that the frame rates remain rock solid even when I mow down entire buildings and there is absolutely no AA issues (note both versions use 2xAA as noted by devs... it's same for BOTH). Don't know which PS3 demo you were playing.. Or if the PS3 had some problem or not....

Anyways.... Sometimes out mind tricks us and lets us see what we want to see. Maybe you just WANT the 360 version to be superior and that is why you think it is. Well, then good for you.... Play it on the 360. It's an awesome game and it deserves to be played. I for one would be playing it on PS3 mainly cause my LIVE subscription is over and I am kind of Broke right now.. So cutting down on things. That is why I downloaded both version to check if the 360 version was superior like Fallout 3.... And guess what, the PS3 version passed with flying colors.... Seriously check them out... if I would have a common controller, then I wouldn't even know which one was which... It's that identical.

[Polluted]

Nice to see this one reviewing well. I quite enjoyed the demo.

[wotta]

Naughty Naughty :)

[criticalkare]

Why the hell is people complaining about 9.5? holy crap chill out

[FLOWCity]

But So did Infamous's demo but I enjoyed the full game..

[original seed]

Might have to get this one. I got Infamous form Gamefly and its a pretty fun game. I havent played my PS3 since LBP came out.

[GMR_PR]

I'm surprised this game is getting great reviews, i thought the demo was garbage. Maybe the final version is better.

[Ldubbz]

I wasnt even aware this was being reviewed already...and its up to 91 on Meta so far? Nice. Will definitely have to give a look.

Its quite the looker, and apparently has the best dynamic destruction of any game yet. The GP review was very complimentary.

[Tompkins]

Are some of you guys here even real gamers, it seems you just want every game to fail?

Also demos are great for forming an opinion, but c'mon they are not the same as having the depth of a full game.

[SmokingMonkey]

i have loved RF1&2, it reminds me of Total Recall.

IMO Red Faction is better than Halo.....i know people call me crazy, just my preference. But i have always put destructible environments pretty high in my book. Plus i would smoke my friends with the sniper rifle through walls.

get your ass to mars.

[HQLocated111]

It's from an Xbox 360 website. Since the Xbox owners don't have many games, this is the next best thing for them. Therefore the score.... 9.5

[xg-ei8ht]

Depends what demo.

SP demo wasn't bad.

But the MP demo is alot of fun.

[bjornbear]

Its really better than i thought...i wud have given it an 8.5...9 MAX after the demo..but THIS? Geeez...another game to make me poor =(....

And to those who are bashing the game? Go ahead, but i assure you, I (and Millions more!) are going to have SO much fun with this game you have NO idea! =D Its a goddamn playground!! It's fantastic =) as long as i'm having fun with it, i just feel sorry for those who can't share my glee!! =(

[dogmeat eater]

After you blow up everything you realize the combat is boring. Its a rental. I'm not going to take any review seriously unless its actually an official site.

[SaberEdge]

Gamepro is not "an official site"?

This game is getting rave reviews all around and even though it does seem to be higher than the impression the demo gave me I am sure it is a super fun game.

[Goldenarmz]

i willl be downloading this.. uh.. i mean....gettng this when it comes out <_<