Editing Red Faction (video game) (section)

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
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| GR_MOB = 64%<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamerankings.com/mobile/920886-red-faction/index.html | title = Red Faction for Mobile | website = [[GameRankings]] | publisher = CBS Interactive | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190326114334/https://www.gamerankings.com/mobile/920886-red-faction/index.html | archive-date = March 26, 2019 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| GR_N-G = 57%<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamerankings.com/ngage/918286-red-faction/index.html | title = Red Faction for N-Gage | website = GameRankings | publisher = CBS Interactive | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190403054810/https://www.gamerankings.com/ngage/918286-red-faction/index.html | archive-date = April 3, 2019 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| GR_PC = 78%<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/366581-red-faction/index.html | title = Red Faction for PC | website = GameRankings | publisher = CBS Interactive | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190518134225/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/366581-red-faction/index.html | archive-date = May 18, 2019 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| GR_PS2 = 88%<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/367196-red-faction/index.html | title = Red Faction for PlayStation 2 | website = GameRankings | publisher = CBS Interactive | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190506102319/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/367196-red-faction/index.html | archive-date = May 6, 2019 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| MC_N-G = 55/100<ref name=MCNG>{{cite web | url = http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ngage/redfaction | title = Red Faction (ngage: 2003): Reviews | website = [[Metacritic]] | publisher = [[CNET]] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080913091131/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ngage/redfaction | archive-date = September 13, 2008 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| MC_PC = 78/100<ref name=MCPC>{{cite web | url = https://www.metacritic.com/game/red-faction/critic-reviews/?platform=pc | title = Red Faction critic reviews (PC) | website = Metacritic | publisher = Fandom | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220829161024/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/red-faction | archive-date = August 29, 2022 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 88/100<ref name=MCPS2>{{cite web | url = https://www.metacritic.com/game/red-faction/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 | title = Red Faction critic reviews (PS2) | website = Metacritic | publisher = Fandom | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230330061738/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/red-faction | archive-date = March 30, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| Allgame_PC = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25274&tab=review | title = Red Faction (PC) - Review | last = Allen | first = Christopher | website = [[AllGame]] | publisher = [[All Media Network]] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141115161330/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25274&tab=review | archive-date = November 15, 2014 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| Allgame_PS2 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=31101&tab=review | title = Red Faction (PS2) - Review | last = Barnes | first = J.C. | website = AllGame | publisher = All Media Network | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141115160043/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=31101&tab=review | archive-date = November 15, 2014 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| CGW_PC = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_209.pdf | title = Red Faction | last = Babler | first = Jason | magazine = [[Computer Gaming World]] | publisher = Ziff Davis | issue = 209 | date = December 2001 | pages = 130–31 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230918200236/https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_209.pdf | archive-date = September 18, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| EGM_PS2 = 8.67/10<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://retrocdn.net/images/e/ea/EGM_US_144.pdf | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last1 = MacDonald | first1 = Mark | last2 = Kujawa | first2 = Kraig | last3 = Chou | first3 = Che | magazine = [[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] | publisher = Ziff Davis | issue = 144 | date = July 2001 | page = 110 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230119023333/https://retrocdn.net/images/e/ea/EGM_US_144.pdf | archive-date = January 19, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>{{efn|In ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]''{{'}}s review of the PlayStation 2 version, one critic gave it 9/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 8.5/10.}}
| EPD_PC = 7/10<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=6887&full=1 | title = Red Faction (PC) | last = Tilley | first = Steve | website = [[EP Daily|The Electric Playground]] | publisher = Greedy Productions Ltd. | date = October 5, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020817160308/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=6887&full=1 | archive-date = August 17, 2002 | access-date = February 10, 2024}}</ref>
| EPD_PS2 = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=6055&full=1 | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last = Steinberg | first = Scott | website = The Electric Playground | publisher = Greedy Productions Ltd. | date = June 12, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020817172200/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=6055&full=1 | archive-date = August 17, 2002 | access-date = February 10, 2024}}</ref>
| EuroG_N-G = 5/10<ref name=EuroGNG/>
| EuroG_PC = 7/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/r-redfaction | title = Red Faction (PC) | last = Bramwell | first = Tom | website = Eurogamer | publisher = Gamer Network | date = October 4, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011111190112/http://www.eurogamer.net/content/r_redfaction | archive-date = November 11, 2001 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| EuroG_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/r-redfaction-ps2 | title = Red Faction (PlayStation 2) | last = Bramwell | first = Tom | website = Eurogamer | publisher = Gamer Network | date = July 13, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011101095239/http://www.eurogamer.net/content/r_redfaction_ps2 | archive-date = November 1, 2001 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| GI_N-G = 5.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Red Faction (N-Gage) | magazine = [[Game Informer]] | publisher = [[GameStop]] | issue = 130 | date = February 2004 | page = 114}}</ref>
| GI_PC = 8.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Red Faction (PC) | magazine = Game Informer | publisher = [[FuncoLand]] | issue = 103 | date = November 2001 | page = 129}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200106/R03.0804.1615.28918.htm | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last = Fitzloff | first = Jay | magazine = Game Informer | publisher = FuncoLand | issue = 98 | date = June 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080130065323/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200106/R03.0804.1615.28918.htm | archive-date = January 30, 2008 | url-status = dead | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| GameRev_PC = B<ref name=GameRev>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32802-red-faction-review | title = Red Faction Review (PC) | author = Joe | website = [[GameRevolution]] | publisher = [[CraveOnline]] | date = October 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150912061637/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/red-faction | archive-date = September 12, 2015 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| GameRev_PS2 = B<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/33468-red-faction-review-2 | title = Red Faction - Playstation 2 Review | last = Sanders | first = Shawn | website = GameRevolution | publisher = CraveOnline | date = June 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040216022603/http://www.game-revolution.com/games/ps2/action/red_faction.htm | archive-date = February 16, 2004 | url-status = live | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| GSpot_N-G = 3.4/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/red-faction-review/1900-6086105/ | title = Red Faction Review (N-Gage) | last = Tracy | first = Tim | website = GameSpot | publisher = Fandom | date = January 5, 2004 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150829205210/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/red-faction-review/1900-6086105/ | archive-date = August 29, 2015 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| GSpot_PC = 7.9/10<ref name=GSpotPC>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/red-faction-review/1900-2813101/ | title = Red Faction Review (PC) | last = Kasavin | first = Greg | website = GameSpot | publisher = Fandom | date = September 18, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151109222522/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/red-faction-review/1900-2813101/ | archive-date = November 9, 2015 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 8.8/10<ref name=GSpotPS2>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/red-faction-review/1900-2764152/ | title = Red Faction Review (PS2) | last = Fielder | first = Joe | website = GameSpot | publisher = Fandom | date = May 22, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160607155302/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/red-faction-review/1900-2764152/ | archive-date = June 7, 2016 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| GSpy_N-G = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wireless.gamespy.com/n-gage/red-faction/491585p1.html | title = GameSpy: Red Faction (NNG) | last = Leeper | first = Justin | website = GameSpy | publisher = IGN Entertainment | date = November 26, 2003 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061212032118/http://wireless.gamespy.com/n-gage/red-faction/491585p1.html | archive-date = December 12, 2006 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| GSpy_PC = 89%<ref>{{cite web | url = http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/september01/redfaction/ | title = Red Faction (PC) | last = D'Aprile | first = Jason | website = GameSpy | publisher = IGN Entertainment | date = September 30, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050217155701/http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/september01/redfaction/ | archive-date = February 17, 2005 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = 84%<ref name=PlanetPS2>{{cite web | url = http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/2001/redfaction/ | title = Red Faction | last = Alupului | first = Andrei | work = [[GameSpy|PlanetPS2]] | publisher = IGN Entertainment | date = June 1, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070620204001/http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/2001/redfaction/ | archive-date = June 20, 2007}}</ref>
| GameZone_N-G = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/red_faction_ng_review | title = Red Faction - NG - Review | last = Bedigian | first = Louis | website = GameZone | date = December 27, 2003 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071105233043/http://ngage.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r15438.htm | archive-date = November 5, 2007 | url-status = live | access-date = March 9, 2017}}</ref>
| GameZone_PC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/red_faction_pc_review | title = Red Faction - PC - Review | last = Gerbino | first = Robert | website = GameZone | date = October 30, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071012230732/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r15438.htm | archive-date = October 12, 2007 | url-status = live | access-date = March 9, 2017}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/red_faction_ps2_review | title = Red Faction - PS2 - Review | author = Snackdawg | website = GameZone | date = June 13, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070824062356/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r15438.htm | archive-date = August 24, 2007 | url-status = live | access-date = March 9, 2017}}</ref>
| IGN_MOB = 6.4/10<ref name=IGNMOB>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/10/28/red-faction | title = Red Faction (Cell) | last = Buchanan | first = Levi | website = [[IGN]] | publisher = [[Ziff Davis]] | date = October 27, 2005 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220428202438/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/10/28/red-faction | archive-date = April 28, 2022 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| IGN_N-G = 7.3/10<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/18/red-faction-review | title = Red Faction Review (NNG) | last = Chambers | first = Chad | website = IGN | publisher = Ziff Davis | date = December 18, 2003 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112000607/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/18/red-faction-review | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| IGN_PC = 8.8/10<ref name=IGNPC>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/18/red-faction-3 | title = Red Faction (PC) | last = Sulic | first = Ivan | website = IGN | publisher = Ziff Davis | date = September 18, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112000607/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/18/red-faction-3 | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 9.1/10<ref name=IGNPS2>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/25/red-faction-5 | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last = Perry | first = Douglass C. | website = IGN | publisher = Ziff Davis | date = May 25, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112002111/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/25/red-faction-5 | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>
| NGen_PC = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=NGenPC>{{cite magazine | url = https://archive.org/details/NextGen84Dec2001/page/n115/mode/2up | title = Red Faction (PC) | last = Lundrigan | first = Jeff | magazine = [[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]] | publisher = [[Future US|Imagine Media]] | issue = 84 | date = December 2001 | page = 115 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| NGen_PS2 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=NGenPS2>{{cite magazine | url = https://archive.org/details/NextGen79Jul2001/page/n83/mode/2up | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last = Barber | first = Chester | magazine = NextGen | publisher = Imagine Media | issue = 79 | date = July 2001 | page = 82 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-46-july-2001/page/102/mode/2up | title = Red Faction | last = Rybicki | first = Joe | magazine = [[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] | publisher = Ziff Davis | issue = 46 | date = July 2001 | page = 102 | access-date = February 10, 2024}}</ref>
| PCGUS_PC = 85%<ref name=PCGUS>{{cite magazine | url = http://pcgamer.com/reviews/review_2002-01-02t.html | title = Red Faction | last = Payne | first = Max | magazine = [[PC Gamer]] | publisher = Imagine Media | volume = 8 | issue = 12 | date = December 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020604014025/http://pcgamer.com/reviews/review_2002-01-02t.html | archive-date = June 4, 2002}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]''
| rev1_N-G = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=Cincinnati>{{cite news | url = http://www.cincinnati.com/freetime/games/reviews/010904_mobile.html | title = PC, console titles now designed for mobile play | last = Saltzman | first = Marc | newspaper = [[The Cincinnati Enquirer]] | publisher = Gannett Company | date = January 9, 2004 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071106020528/http://www.cincinnati.com/freetime/games/reviews/010904_mobile.html | archive-date = November 6, 2007 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Playboy]]''
| rev2_PS2 = 90%<ref name=Playboy>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.playboy.com/sports/games/redfaction/index.html | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last = Ryan | first = Michael E. | magazine = [[Playboy]] | publisher = [[Playboy Enterprises]] | date = June 18, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020106145224/http://www.playboy.com/sports/games/redfaction/index.html | archive-date = January 6, 2002 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref>
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The PS2 and PC versions of ''Red Faction'' received "generally favorable reviews", while the N-Gage version received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCNG/><ref name=MCPC/><ref name=MCPS2/>

For the PS2 version, ''[[IGN]]'' called it "an absolute must-have game for the PlayStation 2, and it's the best single-player first-person shooter by a long shot".<ref name=IGNPS2/> ''[[GameSpot]]'' stated, "Although ''Red Faction'' rarely outstrips the games it draws inspiration from, the fact that there are times when it shows them up at all is pretty impressive."<ref name=GSpotPS2/> ''[[GameSpy|PlanetPS2]]'' commented, "''Red Faction'' delivers a satisfying, if slightly flawed single player experience and a distracting, but ultimately shallow multiplayer mode. The graphics are impressive, and the technology introduced in this game is amazing, it's just unfortunate that it hasn't been used to its fullest potential."<ref name=PlanetPS2/> Chester "Chet" Barber of ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|NextGen]]'' said in its July 2001 issue, "Although ''Red Faction'' isn't the most inventive FPS out there, it proves to be worthy with a solid single-player mode."<ref name=NGenPS2/> Jason D'Aprile of ''[[X-Play|Extended Play]]'' gave it four stars out of five, saying, "To say ''Red Faction'' is the best shooter on the PS2 doesn't do it justice -- it's one of the best shooters available for any system, and easily one of the best games on the PlayStation2{{sic}}. Mixing tried, true, and blisteringly entertaining action with superb AI, innovative game design elements, and a constantly moving storyline to drive this long and challenging shooter forward, ''Red Faction'' manages to shoot a breath of fresh air into the whole genre. If you love great action, go out and get this game."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,23008,3333114,00.html | title = Red Faction (PS2) Review | last = D'Aprile | first = Jason | website = [[X-Play|Extended Play]] | publisher = [[TechTV]] | date = June 22, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011031140015/http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,23008,3333114,00.html | archive-date = October 31, 2001 | access-date = March 9, 2017}}</ref> However, ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'' gave it the lowest score of five out of ten.<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://retrocdn.net/images/6/69/Edge_UK_099.pdf | title = Red Faction (PS2) | author = Edge staff | magazine = [[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] | publisher = [[Future plc|Future Publishing]] | issue = 99 | date = July 2001 | page = 95 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230411205829/https://retrocdn.net/images/6/69/Edge_UK_099.pdf | archive-date = April 11, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref> Uncle Dust of ''[[GamePro]]'' said, "''Red Faction'' hits the mark, combining superior technology and awesome graphics with an intense, lengthy, and satisfying story line to keep gamers fighting for the rebellion with all they've got."<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://retrocdn.net/images/3/33/GamePro_US_154.pdf | title = Red Faction (PS2) | author = Uncle Dust | magazine = [[GamePro]] | publisher = [[International Data Group|IDG]] | issue = 154 | date = July 2001 | page = 84 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050204225151/http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/14148.shtml | archive-date = February 4, 2005 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the PlayStation 2 version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, 4/5 for control, and 5/5 for fun factor.}}

For the PC version, ''IGN'' stated, "It's all about the gameplay, and when you crank this baby to hard or, God forbid, im-freaking-possible, you'll find the gameplay to keep you going for hours piled upon days, piled upon weeks."<ref name=IGNPC/> ''[[PC Gamer]]'' commented, "As far as looks go, ''Red Faction'' is more like the cute girl next door than a hot fashion model from the Upper West Side: It's pretty, but it won't make a man drop to his knees and thank God for giving him sight."<ref name=PCGUS/> ''GameSpot'' noted, "Its relative lack of originality can ... undermine ''Red Faction'''s appeal for more-experienced players, for whom the game will provide mostly familiar territory. Nevertheless, ''Red Faction'' is an accomplished shooter in its own right."<ref name=GSpotPC/> ''[[GameRevolution]]'' called the game "a fine FPS with plenty of action and intense gameplay, even if it is derivative, too short and a tad uninspired."<ref name=GameRev/> However, Jeff Lundrigan of ''NextGen'' said in its December 2001 issue, "''Red Faction'' on PC is well worth playing for its engaging storyline and varied gameplay, but as a PC title, it's enjoyable without being especially notable."<ref name=NGenPC/> Steve Bauman of ''[[Computer Games Magazine]]'' gave it three stars out of five, saying, "It has the setup, but its drab, by-the-numbers execution lacks any flair."<ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.cgonline.com/reviews/redfaction-01-r1.html | title = Red Faction | last = Bauman | first = Steve | magazine = [[Computer Games Magazine]] | publisher = [[theGlobe.com]] | date = November 19, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011205110740/http://www.cgonline.com/reviews/redfaction-01-r1.html | archive-date = December 5, 2001 | access-date = October 24, 2021}}</ref>

''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' gave the PS2 version all five stars and said, "We have to admit that most first-person games nauseate us, but [''Red Faction'']'s smooth graphics and easy gameplay make it hard to put down."<ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=1052 | title = Red Faction (PS2) | last = Alt | first = Eric | magazine = [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] | publisher = MaximNet, Inc. | date = May 22, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011202085619/http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=1052 | archive-date = December 2, 2001 | access-date = March 8, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Playboy]]'' gave the same console version a score of 90% and stated, "Virtually every element of ''Red Faction'' is nicely polished – even the controls are intuitive, unlike most console shooters, which make PC gaming vets long for a keyboard and mouse."<ref name=Playboy/> ''[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]'' gave the N-Gage version four stars out of five and called it "a clever port from the popular console and PC versions".<ref name=Cincinnati/> Star Dingo of ''GamePro'', however, said of the same N-Gage version, "To be honest, the levels (small and right-angle-filled as they are) are fairly well-balanced in terms of weapon and enemy placement; the music generates atmosphere; and there are good vocal and audio cues. But first-person shooters weren't a good idea on the [[Game Boy Advance]]. Turns out they're not really the best idea on a cell phone, either."<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://retrocdn.net/images/2/22/GamePro_US_185.pdf | title = Red Faction (N-Gage) | author = Star Dingo | magazine = GamePro | publisher = IDG | issue = 185 | date = February 2004 | page = 93 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050215031653/http://gamepro.com/nokia/ngage/games/reviews/32108.shtml | archive-date = February 15, 2005 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>{{efn|''[[GamePro]]'' gave the N-Gage version three 2.5/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and 3.5/5 for sound.}}

The PC version was nominated at ''[[EP Daily|The Electric Playground]]''{{'}}s 2001 Blister Awards for "Most Artistic PC Game", but lost to ''[[Myst III: Exile]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.elecplay.com/feature.html?id=8152&page=2 | title = Blister Awards 2001 (PC Games) | author = EP staff | website = The Electric Playground | publisher = Greedy Productions Ltd. | year = 2002 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030713062311/http://www.elecplay.com/feature.html?id=8152&page=2 | archive-date = July 13, 2003 | access-date = February 10, 2024}}</ref>

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