Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-tered Edition

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 33 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-tered Edition Game Cover
Red Faction: Guerilla Remarstered offers graphical upgrades and all DLC released for this classic from 2009. It also runs surprisingly well on the Switch.

"Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-tered Edition" is a destructive open-world guerrilla warfare game set 50 years after the original Red Faction. As a member of the Red Faction movement, players use improvised weaponry and modified vehicles to battle the oppressive Earth Defense Force and liberate Mars. Strategic destruction plays a key role, allowing for ambushes and chain reaction explosions to weaken the EDF's grip.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions
  • The destruction engine remains thrilling throughout the game, providing endless fun in demolishing environments.
  • The visual remastering looks great, enhancing the experience for both new players and returning fans.
  • The game offers multiple performance profiles and enjoyable side missions, making it engaging for players who love chaos.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive with bland missions and a lackluster story that doesn't hold up over time.
  • Technical issues such as texture pop-ins and frame rate dips detract from the overall experience.
  • The open world feels empty and lifeless, with dated mechanics that don't compare well to modern standards.
  • story13 mentions

    The story in "Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-tered" is widely criticized for being generic and uninspired, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and poor writing. While the game's destructible environments and gameplay mechanics provide some enjoyment, the repetitive mission structure and lifeless open world detract significantly from the overall narrative experience. Players seeking a compelling story may find the game lacking, though it can still be entertaining for those focused on chaotic destruction.

    • “The game is amazing from all standpoints, from the story to the mechanics and visuals, and I have to say that I was pleased that the remastered version did actually feel like a significant improvement, even if it was just a re-release of the same game with better visuals slapped on to it.”
    • “There's nothing new to say about Guerrilla that hasn't been said before - its gameplay is solid and enjoyable enough to hold up its shortcomings in the story and graphics departments.”
    • “A great time if you don’t care about the story and you just want to mess around in an open-world destroying everything in sight.”
    • “Sadly, that initial enjoyment doesn’t last long as you proceed to do the same missions over and over again.”
    • “[lifeless and boring open world design; unimaginative mission design; frustrating shooting and cover mechanics; bland art style that lacks any variety; completely uninteresting plot with poor writing and characters; loads of technical issues that simply cannot be ignored.]”
    • “[empty-feeling open-world design, repetitive missions, uninspired story, bland, buggy multiplayer]”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay of Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Edition is characterized by its enjoyable destruction mechanics, which remain a highlight despite the dated driving and shooting controls. However, many players find the overall experience marred by repetitive missions, a lackluster story, and technical issues, leading to a perception of the game as somewhat stale and uninspired in its open-world design. While some appreciate the visual improvements, the gameplay does not significantly evolve from the original, leaving it feeling less innovative compared to more recent titles.

    • “It may feel a bit dated in its driving mechanics and shooting controls, but it makes up for that in phenomenal destruction that never gets old.”
    • “The game is amazing from all standpoints, from the story to the mechanics and visuals, and I have to say that I was pleased that the re-mars-tered version did actually feel like a significant improvement, even if it was just a re-release of the same game with better visuals slapped on to it.”
    • “There's nothing new to say about Guerrilla that hasn't been said before - its gameplay is solid and enjoyable enough to hold up its shortcomings in the story and graphics departments.”
    • “Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered edition's gameplay provides overwhelming issues that only some gamers can endure.”
    • “Lifeless and boring open world design; unimaginative mission design; frustrating shooting and cover mechanics; bland art style that lacks any variety; completely uninteresting plot with poor writing and characters; loads of technical issues that simply cannot be ignored.”
    • “Gameplay outside of blowing up buildings is a bit stale; AI is terrible; story is pretty generic.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the remastered version of Red Faction: Guerrilla have received mixed reviews, with many praising the significant visual improvements and higher framerate that enhance the game's explosive environments. However, some critics point out that the overall art style remains bland and lacks variety, and technical issues detract from the experience. Overall, while the remaster offers a better visual experience, it does not completely overcome the game's original shortcomings.

    • “The game is amazing from all standpoints, from the story to the mechanics and visuals. I was pleased that the remastered version felt like a significant improvement, even if it was just a re-release of the same game with better visuals.”
    • “For the former, it's a chance to experience its explosive, imperfect glory in a higher framerate and with better visuals.”
    • “There's nothing new to say about Guerrilla that hasn't been said before - its gameplay is solid and enjoyable enough to hold up its shortcomings in the story and graphics departments.”
    • “[Lifeless and boring open world design; unimaginative mission design; frustrating shooting and cover mechanics; bland art style that lacks any variety; completely uninteresting plot with poor writing and characters; loads of technical issues that simply cannot be ignored.]”
    • “Red Faction: Guerrilla Remastered offers graphical upgrades and all DLC released for this classic from 2009.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game offers solid optimization with multiple performance profiles that allow players to tailor their experience to their preferences, ensuring that the fun of blowing things up remains intact across different setups.

    • “Blowing stuff up is still fun, with multiple performance profiles to cater to different tastes.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its amazing quality, enhancing the overall experience. While the gameplay focuses on destruction in a simple sandbox environment, the soundtrack remains a thrilling and engaging element throughout.

    • “The soundtrack is still amazing.”
    • “The destruction engine remains thrilling throughout the whole game.”
    • “The visual polish, though simple, works well.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    While grinding can become tedious over time, the game's impressive destructibility helps maintain player engagement throughout the experience.

    • “Grinding can become monotonous and repetitive, making it hard to stay motivated.”
    • “The amount of time required to level up feels excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
    • “While the game has great potential, the grinding aspect detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for its empty-feeling open-world design and repetitive missions, which contribute to a lack of engagement. Additionally, players have reported issues with bugs, particularly in the multiplayer mode, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The open-world design feels empty, with repetitive missions and an uninspired story, making the overall experience bland and riddled with bugs, especially in multiplayer.”
    • “The game suffers from significant stability issues, leading to frequent crashes and a frustrating experience during multiplayer sessions.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the otherwise interesting world.”
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71% average critic score

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