Editing Red Faction (video game)

{{Short description|First-person shooter released in 2001}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Red Faction
| image = Red Faction.jpg
| caption = Cover art for console versions
| developer = [[Volition (company)|Volition]]{{efn|The N-Gage version was developed by [[Monkeystone Games]] and the mobile version was developed by Blue Beck.}}
| publisher = [[THQ]]
| designer = Alan Lawrance
| programmer = John Slagel
| artist = Frank Capezzutto III
| writer = {{Unbulleted list|[[Mike Breault]]|Jason Scott|Maureen Tan}}
| composer = Dan Wentz
| series = ''[[Red Faction]]''
| engine = Geo-Mod
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[PlayStation 2]]|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[Classic Mac OS|Mac OS]]|[[Mac OS X]]|[[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]]|[[Mobile game|Mobile]]|[[PlayStation 4]]}}
| released = {{Collapsible list|title={{Nobold|May 22, 2001}}|'''PlayStation 2'''|{{Video game release|NA|May 22, 2001<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/red-faction-ships/1100-2764191/ | title = Red Faction ships | author = GameSpot staff | website = [[GameSpot]] | publisher = [[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] | date = May 22, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011207031504/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2764191,00.html | archive-date = December 7, 2001 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>|EU|June 22, 2001<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/release-dates.php | title = UK Release Dates (2001 Releases) | website = [[Eurogamer]] | publisher = [[Gamer Network]] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20010604003229/http://www.eurogamer.net/release-dates.php | archive-date = June 4, 2001 | access-date = May 7, 2023}}</ref>}}'''Windows'''{{Video game release|NA|September 18, 2001<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/red-faction-on-track/1100-2809579/ | title = Red Faction on track | last = Walker | first = Trey | website = GameSpot | publisher = Fandom | date = August 30, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20011218124049/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/news/0,10870,2809579,00.html | archive-date = December 18, 2001 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>|EU|September 28, 2001}}'''Mac OS'''<br />November 28, 2001<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=4339 | title = Red Faction Shipping Today | last = Largent | first = Andy | website = [[Inside Mac Games]] | date = November 28, 2001 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140813132515/http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=4339 | archive-date = August 13, 2014 | access-date = May 7, 2023}}</ref><br />'''Mac OS X'''<br />January 4, 2002<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=4582 | title = Red Faction 1.2 Released | last = Deniz | first = Tuncer | website = Inside Mac Games | date = January 4, 2002 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140813034621/http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=4582 | archive-date = August 13, 2014 | access-date = May 7, 2023}}</ref><br />'''N-Gage'''{{Video game release|NA|December 9, 2003<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespy.com/games/6110.shtml | title = Red Faction (N-Gage) | website = [[GameSpy]] | publisher = GameSpy Industries | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20031213104917/http://www.gamespy.com/games/6110.shtml | archive-date = December 13, 2003 | access-date = May 7, 2023}}</ref>|EU|December 12, 2003<ref name=EuroGNG>{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/r-redfaction-n | title = Red Faction (N-Gage) | last = Taylor | first = Martin | website = Eurogamer | publisher = Gamer Network | date = December 12, 2003 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230511112018/https://www.eurogamer.net/r-redfaction-n | archive-date = May 11, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>}}'''Mobile'''<br />October 20, 2005<ref name=IGNMOB/> '''PlayStation 4'''{{Video game release|WW|December 6, 2016}}}}
| genre = [[First-person shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Red Faction''''' is a [[first-person shooter]] [[video game]] developed by [[Volition (company)|Volition]] and published by [[THQ]] for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Windows]] in 2001, and [[Classic Mac OS|Macintosh]] [[macOS|platforms]] in 2001 and 2002. A version for the [[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]] was developed by [[Monkeystone Games]], and the [[Mobile game|mobile]] version was developed by Blue Beck. The game was ported to [[PlayStation 4]] by [[Plaion]] and published by [[THQNordic]] in 2016 and released in both physical and digital copies. The game was inspired by several works of contemporary [[science fiction]].

''Red Faction'' takes place on [[Mars]] in the late 21st century. The player controls a miner, Parker, who helps lead a rebellion against the Ultor Corporation. The premiere feature of the game is its "Geo-Mod" technology, short for "[[geometry]] modification", which provided [[destructible environment]]s, allowing the player to destroy certain sections of the scenery in the game. For example, instead of opening a door, a player could blast through the rock surrounding the door.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://kotaku.com/red-faction-started-blowing-the-hell-out-of-everything-1777979589 | title = Red Faction Started Blowing The Hell Out Of Everything 15 Years Ago Today | last = Fahey | first = Mike | website = [[Kotaku]] | publisher = [[G/O Media]] | date = May 21, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112000607/https://kotaku.com/red-faction-started-blowing-the-hell-out-of-everything-1777979589 | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref> The game sold more than 1,000,000 units by 2002.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post/85198688/ | title = THQ sequels improve upon popular originals | last = Oxford | first = Troy | newspaper = [[The Palm Beach Post]] | publisher = [[Gannett Company]] | date = November 3, 2002 | page = 119 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112034509/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post/85198688/ | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024 | via = [[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

On November 29, 2016, the game was made available for the [[PlayStation 4]] through the [[PlayStation Network]] with added features such as trophy support and widescreen resolutions.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/11/22/red-faction-samurai-shodown-vi-latest-ps2-games-on-ps4/ | title = Red Faction, Samurai Shodown VI Are the Latest PS2 Games on PS4 | last = Dunning | first = Jason | website = PlayStation LifeStyle | publisher = [[CraveOnline]] | date = November 22, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231117030543/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/11/22/red-faction-samurai-shodown-vi-latest-ps2-games-on-ps4/ | archive-date = November 17, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>

==Gameplay==
[[File:geomod.jpg|thumb|left|With Geo-Mod, the player can destroy this bridge, causing the APC to fall into the chasm below.]]

The game features GeoMod technology, which allows players to significantly alter and otherwise affect the surrounding [[terrain deformation|terrain]] and buildings, either with explosives or otherwise. Past games allowed limited alteration of the environment through scripted means or special triggered areas that added or removed certain predefined level elements. ''Red Faction'' was the first video game that allowed players unscripted level-altering possibilities.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://john.slagel.com/Geomods.html | title = How Red Faction's Geomods Work | website = John Slagel | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100109011210/http://john.slagel.com/Geomods.html | archive-date = January 9, 2010}}</ref>

The PC version of ''Red Faction'' includes an extra level called "Glass House" which allows the player to experiment with GeoMod as a mechanic in a sandbox environment.

The PS2 version uses offline split-screen multiplayer featuring deathmatch rounds with AI bots and up to 4 human players. The PC release of the game, in addition to its offline LAN mode, has competitive online multiplayer featuring deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag gameplay for up to 32 human players on 25 maps. 2 additional multiplayer levels for the PC version were each included as exclusive content for players who purchased the game from either [[GameStop]] or [[EB Games|Electronics Boutique]]. The later PS3 and PS4 releases are direct ports of the PS2 version and include no multiplayer functionality.

==Plot==
''Red Faction'' takes place on Mars around the year 2075. Earth's minerals are being depleted and humans need more of them to survive. The vast Ultor Corporation runs the mining operation on Mars. The living conditions are deplorable, human rights for the miners are few, and a disease called "The Plague" is running rampant throughout the colony with no known antidote available—predominantly within the confines of the mine complex. Parker, a downtrodden miner, came to Mars to make a new start in his life—taken in by the promises and advantages Ultor has to offer in the mines of Mars. After a routine day in the mine with the typical aggression toward miners and cramped living conditions and poor nutrition, he witnesses the spark that starts a rebellion when a security guard abuses a miner at the end of his shift and attempts to attack him, causing the miner to fight back and kill the security guard.<ref>'''Eos:''' Workers in Mine M-4 have started the rebellion. They're fighting and dying for you as I speak!<span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Red Faction'')</span></ref> Parker takes up arms, with the help of Hendrix, a rebellious Ultor security technician who guides Parker through the complex. Hendrix tries to get Parker to join up with a group of miners who are about to steal a supply shuttle and escape the complex, but Parker arrives too late. The shuttle takes off, and is destroyed by missiles moments later.<ref>'''Hendrix:''' Hurry, Parker. The miners are at the shuttle. / There they go. If only you'd been faster... / Maybe being slow isn't such a bad thing.<span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Red Faction'')</span></ref>

Parker traverses through the Ultor complex, eliminating any resistance Ultor throws at him, and even (with the help of Orion, a high-ranking Red Faction member) kidnapping a high-ranking Ultor administrator, Gryphon, for Eos, leader of the Red Faction.<ref>'''Gryphon:''' I'll tell you what I can on the way, but more guards are going to show up soon. '''Parker:''' I'm right behind you. Betray me or try to run, and you'll be the first to die. <span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Red Faction'')</span></ref> Parker learns from Gryphon about Dr. Capek, who created "The Plague". Capek has been experimenting with [[nanotechnology]], and the Plague is a side-effect of injections at the miners' annual medical checkup. Hendrix directs Parker to Capek's secret underground laboratory, where he and Eos meet up and take down Capek. As Capek dies, he tells Eos there is a cure for the Plague but refuses to tell her how to make it and dies. With Capek dead, the lab's self-destruction sequence initiates. Eos stays behind to find the files on the cure while Parker continues to the Communications center.<ref>'''Eos:''' Capek, the Plague. There's got to be a cure! '''Capek:''' It's simple, really. Stop the replicators. '''Eos:''' But how? How do you stop the replicators? '''Capek:''' Antidote, of course. '''Parker:''' Come on Eos! Lets finish him and get out of here. '''EOS:''' We need that antidote Parker. If you're not going to help Shut Up! Where is the antidote! '''Capek:''' Why help you? I hope you all die! <span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Red Faction'')</span></ref> After sending a distress call to the Earth Defense Force, Parker destroys the missile defense system, so that he can [[stowaway|stow away]] on a shuttle to an Ultor space station in Martian orbit to deactivate a laser defense system without getting shot down.<ref>'''Hendrix:''' Ultor has a system of laser satellites orbiting Mars. They'll tear the fleet apart unless we disable them somehow.<span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Red Faction'')</span></ref>

After destroying the space station, Parker lands back on Mars via an escape pod, Ultor brings out its reserve of mercenaries to help them in their fight against the miners. Hendrix tells Parker that the mercenaries have orders to destroy the mining complex, covering up any proof of Ultor's wrongdoing, Hendrix is killed soon after this by the mercenaries. After fighting his way through the mercenary base, Parker confronts Masako, the mercenary leader. After he kills Masako, Parker sees that Eos is tied up and sitting on the floor next to the bomb, which has been set to explode. After deactivating it, the Earth Defense Force arrives just in time to save Parker and Eos from a fighter aircraft. Eos tells Parker that an antidote for the Plague has been made and it is being given to any sick miners. She also tells him she is leaving Mars, and that Parker should enjoy his new status as a hero.<ref>'''Parker:''' So. What now? '''Eos:''' Relax, Parker, you're a hero. Enjoy yourself. Start dating. Maybe look for a new job. '''Parker:''' What about you? '''Eos:''' I won't be staying on Mars, that's for sure.<span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Red Faction'')</span></ref>

==Development==
''Descent 4''<!-- no link; redirects to a different game --> was a game being developed by Volition as part of the ''Descent'' game franchise, as a prequel to ''[[Descent (1995 video game)|Descent]]''. However, it was cancelled and the technology behind it and some of the plot were incorporated into ''Red Faction''. Examples include the main character Parker as well as the GeoMod engine.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.planetdescent.com/site/articles/asrale/9-11-00-asrale-volition.asp | title = Planet Descent Volition Interview | author = Asrale | website = [[GameSpy|PlanetDescent]] | publisher = IGN Entertainment | date = September 11, 2000 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070222091516/http://www.planetdescent.com/site/articles/asrale/9-11-00-asrale-volition.asp | archive-date = February 22, 2007 | access-date = May 9, 2007}}</ref>

Similarities between ''Red Faction'' and the 1990 film [[Total Recall (1990 film)|''Total Recall'']] have been pointed out, with its setting on Mars and the rebellion against the guards. Lead designer Alan Lawrance acknowledged the similarities in a 2014 interview but stated the film was not used as the main inspiration; any connection is purely coincidental.<ref name="EuroMaking">{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/the-making-of-red-faction | title = The making of Red Faction | last = Mason | first = Graeme | website = Eurogamer | publisher = Gamer Network | date = March 9, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112021849/https://www.eurogamer.net/the-making-of-red-faction | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>

''Red Faction'' entered a pre-production phase in 1998. The original intention was for every part of the game to be destructible but this was reduced in scope due to technical challenges and the requirement to guide the player through a linear game. It was created by a small team on a relatively limited budget, and released in 2001.<ref  name="EuroMaking"/>

The [[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]] version was developed by [[John Romero]]'s studio [[Monkeystone Games]].

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| MOB = true
| N-G = true
| PC = true
| PS2 = true
| na = true
| 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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==Sequels==
{{main|Red Faction II|Red Faction: Guerrilla|Red Faction: Armageddon}}

The sequel, ''[[Red Faction II]]'', was released for PlayStation 2 in October 2002, then [[GameCube]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and Microsoft Windows the following year. It takes place on [[Earth]] and tells the story of a group of supersoldiers, including the main character, who are physically enhanced by the nanotechnology originally developed by Capek on Mars.

On June 15, 2009, THQ released ''[[Red Faction: Guerrilla]]'', for the [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]] and Microsoft Windows. In this iteration, the story again takes place on Mars, where the Earth Defense Force has become as tyrannical an organization as Ultor.

Developed by [[Locomotive Games]], a spin-off of the ''Red Faction'' games called ''Red Faction: B.E.A.S.T.'' was in a pre-alpha development stage for the [[Nintendo]] [[Wii]] video game console. However, with the closure of Locomotive Games the game has been abandoned, although several models and a full-length trailer were released to the public upon the closure of the studio.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.engadget.com/2009-01-16-first-and-last-look-at-red-faction-b-e-a-s-t.html | title = First, and last, look at Red Faction: B.E.A.S.T. | last = Fletcher | first = JC | website = [[Engadget]] ([[Joystiq]]) | publisher = [[Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present)|Yahoo! Inc.]] | date = January 16, 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170309062358/https://www.engadget.com/2009/01/16/first-and-last-look-at-red-faction-b-e-a-s-t/ | archive-date = March 9, 2017 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref>

On June 4, 2010, the next installment was announced with the trailer for ''[[Red Faction: Armageddon]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPkh8Bj4VOs | title = Red Faction: Armageddon: E3 2010 Debut-Trailer | author = Video Game Trailers | website = [[YouTube]] | publisher = [[Google]] | date = February 17, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231112000607/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPkh8Bj4VOs | archive-date = November 12, 2023 | url-status = live | access-date = February 9, 2024}}</ref> The story occurs approximately 50 years after the events of ''Red Faction: Guerrilla''. Players assume the role of Darius Mason, grandson of Alec and Samanya from the last installment of the series. In ''Armageddon'', the Martian colonists now reside underground following the destruction of the machine responsible for terraforming Mars. Years after this event, creatures encountered in the first game are again released. ''Red Faction: Armageddon'' was released on June 7, 2011.

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