Red Faction: Armageddon

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Release Date: June 7, 2011

Action, TPP, Science Fiction, For 2 Players, TPS, Shooters, Splitscreen, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

A science-fiction based TPP shooter, which is the fourth installment in a popular series by Volition. The plot of Red Faction: Armageddon takes place fifty years after the events shown in the previous game. The humanity on Mars has been forced to descend to hide underground. The protagonist, Darius Mason, accidentally causes an alien race to wake up from their slumber.

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Red Faction: Armageddon for PC, PS3 and X360 is the fourth installment of a series created by Volition, in which the plot revolves around events on Mars. This installment introduces a lot of changes and enhancements to the series, and for the first time, introduces fighting with an alien race.

Plot

The action of Armageddon takes place fifty years after the events shown in Red Faction: Guerrilla. A mysterious cult, led by Hale, causes destruction of a Martian terraformer, forcing humanity to descend into the depths of underground. The actual game begins a bit later, introducing the main hero, Darius Mason (a grandson of the previous game protagonist) investigating some ancient ruins. The protagonist accidentally causes a race of enemy creatures inhabiting Mars to wake-up. The awoken aliens are very aggressive and bloodthirsty, taking over further colonies, killing or imprisoning the population in cocoons. Darius not only has to deal with the invasion, but also refute the allegations that he holds the full responsibility for the outbreak.

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Mechanics

Red Faction: Armageddon for PC, PS3 and X360 is a fresh approach to the series. The open-world, known from Guerrilla, has been substituted for a more linear structure, with more emphasis on the plot and movie-like approach to narration. The trademark element of the series, the ability to reshape the area using a set of powerful tools, is still present. The most valuable item in the game is the Magnet Gun. It’s principle of operation is very easy, as it allows for connecting the first hit object to the second one. This means we can, for example, tear away a wall fragment, and send it in the direction of a nearby alien, or by reversing the order, make the alien hit the wall. Among other interesting weapons, we can find interesting toys such as a rail gun, a plasma rifle, or a black hole generator. Mason can also use the Nano-forge, to shove monsters away or rebuild damaged buildings. As the time progresses, even such fancy gadgets cannot suffice. Then, the game introduces exoskeletons, mechs, or even a fighter jet, which allows us to sow destruction on even a larger scale.

Aside from a single player campaign, the authors prepared two alternative gameplay modes. In Plague, we defend against continuous waves of aliens, either as a lone wolf, or cooperating with other players. Our task in Ruin mode is easy – we have to score points by causing the highest possible destruction in the allotted time.

Misc.

Most of the game takes place underground, but Volition studio made sure that we won’t complain about the lack of variety. During the game, we visit icy locations, as well as volcanic, filled with burning lava. Human ingenuity cannot stand boredom, so even the colonies and underground cities surrounding them also provide exceptional visual experience. Additional selling-point is a realistic destruction model called Geo Mod 2, resulting in realistic and convincing effects of our actions.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Xbox 360

PlayStation 3

Developer: Volition Inc.

Publisher: THQ Inc.

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Game Series

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Red Faction Game Series

A series of sci-fi action/shooter games. Created by Volition studio, Inc. with publishing support from THQ. After the bankruptcy of the latter, the rights to the brand were bought by Nordic Games.

Red Faction Game Series

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Red Faction: Armageddon Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 460 or better), 7.5 GB HDD , Windows XP/Vista/7.

Xbox 360

Supports:
Xbox Live

PlayStation 3

Supports:
Xbox Live

Add-Ons and DLCs

List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:

DLC Commando Pack August 9, 2011
DLC Recon Pack August 9, 2011
DLC Path to War August 2, 2011
DLC Ruin Pack June 7, 2011

Ratings

Game Ratings for Red Faction: Armageddon Video Game.

73%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (4,921)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Destruction Mechanics: The game features impressive and satisfying destruction physics, allowing players to destroy and reconstruct the environment, which many players found enjoyable.
Weapon Variety: Players appreciated the range of weapons available, noting that they felt great to use and had good sound design.
Graphics and Atmosphere: The game's visuals and atmosphere, particularly the Martian setting, were praised for their richness and detail.
Gameplay Mechanics: Some users enjoyed the gameplay mechanics, including the use of powers and abilities like the nano force.
Co-op Mode: The cooperative survival mode was noted for being fun and accessible, even if it was simple.

The main cons of the game

Linear Gameplay: Many reviews criticized the game for being too linear compared to its predecessor, Red Faction: Guerrilla, which had a more open-world structure.
Story and Characters: The story was often described as basic, incoherent, or lacking depth, with characters that felt generic or unengaging.
Technical Issues: Users reported various technical problems, including crashes, bugs, and issues with loading levels, which detracted from the overall experience.
Enemy Design and AI: Some players found the enemy encounters repetitive and uninteresting, with high enemy health making combat feel tedious at times.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Open World Exploration: Many players missed the open-world aspect of Guerrilla, feeling that the game should have retained that freedom instead of opting for a more linear design.
Depth in Destruction: While the destruction mechanics were praised, some users felt they were limited compared to earlier titles, particularly regarding terrain deformation.
Engaging Storytelling: A more compelling narrative and character development were desired, as the current story was often seen as underwhelming or poorly executed.
Multiplayer Experience: Users noted the lack of an active multiplayer community, which made online features feel obsolete.

Summary

Overall, while Red Faction: Armageddon has its enjoyable moments, particularly in its destruction mechanics and gameplay, it appears to have fallen short of the expectations set by its predecessor, leading to mixed reviews from players.

Summary generated on: October 28, 2025

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