Homefront: The Revolution

The Revolution wants to Make Homefront Great Again but fails to shed the fact it was only ever mediocre to begin with.

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"Homefront: The Revolution" is an open-world first-person shooter game set in a near-future Philadelphia occupied by a foreign power. As part of the resistance, players must use guerrilla warfare tactics to fight back and liberate the city. The game features a dynamic progression system and a range of weapons and equipment to customize and upgrade.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,316 reviews

story1,599 positive mentions

stability897 negative mentions

story
6,170 mentions
26 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story of "Homefront: The Revolution" is generally viewed as mediocre, with many players finding it predictable and clichéd, often comparing it unfavorably to the original game. While some appreciate the game's setting and the themes of resistance against oppression, others criticize the lack of character development and the repetitive nature of missions, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. The DLCs are noted to enhance the story, providing additional context and character depth, but many feel that the main campaign lacks the emotional engagement and polish expected from a modern title.
- “The story of the game is pretty cool and it's enjoyable to see it play out in action.”
- “Despite its flaws, there's a certain charm to the game that keeps me engaged, and I'm curious to see how the story unfolds in the latter half.”
- “The story hits well with you being part of a resistance group looking to take back their home.”
- “The story is thoroughly boring.”
- “The story, which could have been a strong driving force given the intriguing setting, is poorly executed with clichéd dialogue and shallow characters.”
- “The plot fails to engage or provide players with compelling reasons to care about the resistance's cause, resulting in a lackluster emotional impact.”
gameplay
2,600 mentions
30 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Homefront: The Revolution" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its similarities to the "Far Cry" series, particularly in its open-world structure and outpost liberation mechanics. While some appreciate the guerrilla tactics and weapon customization options, others criticize the repetitive nature of missions, clunky controls, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but flawed, often described as a less polished version of its inspirations, making it a decent choice for fans of the genre, especially if purchased on sale.
- “The core gameplay revolves around guerrilla tactics, which is a refreshing change from the typical run-and-gun approach of many shooters.”
- “The game atmosphere is captivating; mastering the guerrilla warfare and infiltration mechanics and taking progressive control of each area as the campaign unfolds is highly gratifying.”
- “I honestly enjoy the gameplay with the guns customization and the realistic graphics.”
- “The gameplay is very standard, like a lite version of Far Cry.”
- “Yes, the gameplay and side missions are extremely mediocre and straight up repetitive; it's bug-ridden, environment collisions are horrible as your character tends to get stuck in random spots.”
- “The gameplay consists of the same type and boring tasks, which is why it gets boring after 2 hours of playing.”
graphics
1,876 mentions
55 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Homefront: The Revolution" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals and atmospheric design, particularly in the game's depiction of a dystopian Philadelphia. However, players also report significant performance issues, including graphical glitches, inconsistent frame rates, and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered good for a 2016 release, they are often described as not being optimized well, leading to a frustrating experience for some users.
- “The graphics are impressively realistic.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the scenery really tells you how much struggle these Americans have been through; concentration camps, plantations (unironically) and the pain and agony can both be noticed just by looking at any random NPC's face.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story line has sucked me in.”
- “The game's performance is notably poor on multiple platforms, with long loading times and inconsistent graphics further detracting from the immersion.”
- “The graphics is mediocre at best, and the gameplay is repetitive and uninspired.”
- “There is one major downside though, this game runs awfully on AMD GPUs; I get 100 fps on lowest graphics on a RX 5700 XT and drops down to 60 sometimes 30 in busy areas.”
stability
969 mentions
7 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The stability of "Homefront: The Revolution" has been a significant point of contention among players, with many reporting frequent crashes, frame rate drops, and various glitches that can disrupt gameplay. While some users note improvements and fewer issues in recent patches, a substantial number still experience game-breaking bugs and frustrating technical problems, leading to an overall perception of the game as unfinished and unreliable. Despite these challenges, a few players have managed to enjoy the game without major issues, suggesting that experiences may vary widely depending on individual setups and updates.
- “I don't know what issues it had back in 2016, but now, it runs great.”
- “No glitches, no hang-ups, not anything else to gripe about.”
- “The game runs great for me at 1080p 60fps ultra settings on my GTX 1070.”
- “Additionally, the game has its fair share of technical issues, including frame rate drops and occasional glitches, which can detract from the overall experience.”
- “I've put up with ongoing game crashes, freezes, and parts of the map where I'd just fall off if I went too far into a KPA base.”
- “Players frequently encounter bugs, glitches, and frame rate drops that severely hinder gameplay.”
optimization
874 mentions
15 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
34 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Homefront: The Revolution" has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users noted improvements post-launch due to patches, the game is still considered poorly optimized overall, leading to a frustrating experience for many. A few players have reported satisfactory performance, but these instances appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.
- “Since launch this game has been fixed and optimized to where it's now a really solid game!”
- “The gameplay mechanics and performance are patched up and quite polished at this point.”
- “Overall it's a fun game now that there are barely any performance issues.”
- “The game's performance is notably poor on multiple platforms, with long loading times and inconsistent graphics further detracting from the immersion.”
- “The game is extremely badly optimized; it crashed way too often than I'd like to admit.”
- “I was extremely disappointed with the optimization of this game. After about 40 minutes of playing, I was enjoying the story and gameplay a lot to an extent, but with a Ryzen 7 3700X CPU and RX580 Sapphire Nitro+ GPU, and 16GB RAM, I was getting an average FPS of 80, with constant dips down as low as 35. It's quite unplayable; had to refund.”
atmosphere
400 mentions
56 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and gritty portrayal of a dystopian, war-torn environment, reminiscent of titles like *Half-Life 2* and *Metro 2033*. Players appreciate the detailed graphics, sound design, and the dynamic changes in NPC behavior as areas are liberated, which enhance the sense of realism and engagement. However, some critiques mention visual clutter and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience, yet many still find the atmosphere to be one of the game's strongest aspects.
- “The premise is intriguing, and the game does a commendable job of creating a bleak, oppressive atmosphere.”
- “The game atmosphere is captivating; mastering the guerrilla warfare and infiltration mechanics and taking progressive control of each area as the campaign unfolds is highly gratifying.”
- “The world they built is incredible and the atmosphere and setting is grandiose.”
- “The world lacks atmosphere; the amount of visual clutter on the screen makes navigating this world almost unbearable.”
- “Maps and atmosphere work quite well, but the story lacks substance and in the end it just plainly fails.”
- “Don't buy this game if you like to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a game, engage with the characters of a game, or are a completionist.”
music
194 mentions
34 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature, often featuring the same short tracks across different regions, which can detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the atmospheric quality and fitting cyberpunk vibe of the soundtrack, others find it forgettable and bland, suggesting that it fails to leave a lasting impression. Overall, the sound design is generally considered good, but the music's repetitiveness and lack of variety are common criticisms.
- “On the audio front, the game excels with a haunting soundtrack that complements the dire setting, and the sound effects are suitably punchy.”
- “The sound design was all around good and the music was fine really, moody cyberpunk stuff, worked nicely.”
- “The music, though limited, is fantastic, evocative of the original Terminator, and really puts you in the setting.”
- “Music is repeated too often; one song per region lasting 30 seconds, NPC phrases are repeated too often.”
- “The world feels bland, the environments repetitive and boring, the entire soundtrack gets played over and over again no matter where you are.”
- “Soundtrack became repetitive after 15 minutes and caught myself thinking 'still these same blatant tracks?' and the soundtrack itself isn't good or even decent.”
grinding
136 mentions
2 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
84 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Players often find themselves engaged in monotonous tasks to earn upgrades and currency, leading to a sense of frustration and boredom. While some appreciate the opportunity for tactical gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding mechanics are poorly implemented and can make the game feel like a slog.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “A bit grindy.”
- “The yellow zones are a slog because of this, and I haven't found a way to travel efficiently or complete tasks without being detected even after grinding out all of the stealth upgrade equipment to silence my weapon, increase my detect time, and decrease my footstep volume (the game is very unclear about how its stealth system works).”
- “I'll finish up the main story, but this is an extremely tedious, padded slog through dull, repetitive open-world mush.”
- “The overall chunk of gameplay comes from the Assassin's Creed/Far Cry-esque side missions, which are as tedious and repetitive as one might expect.”
humor
128 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in "Homefront: The Revolution" is largely derived from its unintentional comedic elements, including absurd AI behavior, laughable glitches, and clichéd dialogue that often leads to hilariously awkward moments. While some players appreciate the irony and dark humor embedded in the game's narrative, many find the overall execution lacking, resulting in a mix of genuine laughter and frustration. Overall, the game is seen as a source of amusement, albeit for reasons the developers likely did not intend.
- “The intro is a copy of XCOM 2, but instead of Advent, they took North Koreans. Pretty funny.”
- “It's hilarious how bad this game is.”
- “Homefront: The Revolution is one of the most unintentionally hilarious games that I've ever spent money on.”
- “It's not funny to joke about murdering children.”
emotional
98 mentions
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting underdeveloped characters and a forgettable plot that fails to create a meaningful connection with players. While some moments are described as heartfelt, they often fall flat due to poor voice acting and janky animations, detracting from the intended emotional impact. Despite a few redeeming qualities, such as a touching message from the developers, the game struggles to engage players on an emotional level, leaving many feeling disconnected from the story and characters.
- “The ending has a heartfelt message from the director about the game development being managed by a small team and thanking everyone that contributed, which is amazing to hear.”
- “Still, it has some genuinely heartfelt moments, and I did enjoy the arguments on right and wrong that the resistance leaders had (even if they also went nowhere).”
- “There’s a pitched battle towards the end that really feels tense, the stakes feel high, and the ending left me genuinely emotional.”
- “From the dry gameplay of 'run here, do this' to the boring storyline and terrible voice acting of characters that feel robotic and cringe, this game manages to fail in every aspect.”
- “Long story short, this game suffers heavily from bugs and glitches; there is no point in playing until the end with this uninspired setting and boring story and characters.”
- “Main reasons are: pretty bad game balance, boring storyline, no novelty to the whole open-world thing at all (unlike, say, The Division).”
replayability
66 mentions
27 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
Replayability in the game varies significantly among players, with some praising the extreme replayability of multiplayer missions and co-op modes, while others criticize the single-player campaign for its lack of depth and repetitive nature. Many users note that aside from completionist goals or co-op play, the overall replay value is low, with some suggesting that minor tweaks could enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a mixed bag of replayability, heavily dependent on the mode of play.
- “Extreme replayability of the multiplayer missions.”
- “Its got great replayability, and a fun co-op, which is actually starting to come back alive.”
- “Oh, and it has quite intensive and enjoyable co-op which is like a standalone game of Left 4 Dead kind, with Koreans instead of zombies and has great replay value!”
- “No replayability, except for completionists.”
- “What it lacks is replayability.”
- “Not a lot of replay value in the campaign.”
character development
32 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Character development in "Homefront: The Revolution" is largely criticized as shallow and underwhelming, with many players noting the lack of memorable characters and emotional engagement. While some moments of character growth are acknowledged, the silent protagonist and generic storytelling detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative and its characters. Despite some positive mentions of environmental detail and a unique resistance theme, the consensus is that character development is minimal and fails to elevate the game's impact.
- “There is actual character development which is rare in FPS games nowadays.”
- “Sure the writing and character development could be better, but what is not covered individually is compensated by the resistance as a whole: this is not your generic patriotic resistance; it's a darker and more violent one driven by revenge and hatred more than by generic nationalism.”
- “Along with some moments where you must make a choice (it doesn't have an effect on the story but it will have an effect on your personal character development and the weight of the atmosphere), the character is a blank slate; you can really fill the role and feel the weight and desperation and stress of the war.”
- “The narrative and character development in 'Homefront: The Revolution' are also underwhelming.”
- “There are no memorable characters, no character development; even we as players play as a mute protagonist who doesn’t say a single word throughout the whole game.”
- “It is an alright game, but the character development is pretty stagnant, just like the repetitive missions.”
monetization
20 mentions
5 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
70 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and loot boxes, which contrasts with trends in many AAA titles. However, there are complaints about intrusive advertisements and a lack of a robust RPG progression system. Overall, while the developers have focused on improving the game post-launch, the monetization strategies and ad placements have detracted from the overall experience for some players.
- “Despite this game getting nailed as one of the worst games of 2016, the developers still released patch after patch to fix the glaring problems of the initial game, and still released storyline add-ons as well (for more than a year after its release, and managed to fix some of the plot holes of the story). In my opinion, this is something unique in the current gaming landscape, instead of moving onto their next project (or adding microtransactions), Dambuster fixed and expanded upon Homefront: The Revolution.”
- “If you look at triple A games from the last 3-5 years, they all seem like cash grabs and lack a lot of polish and content that even indie developers are including nowadays.”
- “Problem is, the game truly does not match what the ads discuss; the advertisements all explain a realistic storyline which mirrors the book 'Red Dawn' in some way, only futuristic.”
- “It only lacked room for a generic RPG progression system, microtransactions, and loot boxes.”