Conclusion:

Red Faction Guerrilla is one of those rare games that can be purchased by virtually anyone without the risk of regretting the money or the time spent. Destruction will always generate a degree of excitement which will of course vary from person to person, but the overwhelming impression is that of a fun game to play. If only Volition came up with a better narration and more convincing characters, Red Faction Guerrilla could have been one of the best titles of this summer.

Gameplay: 85

Thanks to its solid game mechanics, accurate physics and intriguing challenges, the shallow story becomes less of a concern. Buildings crumble as they would in the real life and destroying reinforced elements that support them, will lead to credible collapses that make the whole experience much better. Various weapons with distinct capabilities spice things up, while not so diverse vehicles but easy to steer and fun to drive, further boost the gameplay.

Graphics: 81

There are only few differences between the way each sector looks like and particularly in the early stages, moving from one area to another won't impress you a lot. The setting is rather bland and uninspiring, but Volition's excuse that a flamboyant Martian mining colony would look odd can't be retort. Other wise this is a good looking game, friendly and enemy characters are nicely crafted as well as the weapons and vehicles design, the highlight of visual effects being of course the collapse of building and the explosions that quickly follow.

Sounds: 82

There is little to complain about sound effects but I find it equally difficult in rejoicing about either music or voice acting. The main themes are appropriate and fit in nicely, generating an atmosphere of perpetual anxiety during firefights, while the guns being fired sound less inspiring. Voice acting is rather weak but since you'll be rarely engaged in conversations I won't make a big thing about it.

Multiplayer: 88

It would have been quite a shame not to share the endless fan caused by the rampage you create, by using everything from the sledgehammer to demolition charges or nanorifle with friends. If you're not very interested in online gaming than you can try Wrecking Crew together with three buddies, trying to inflict as much damage in a given time but the internet is truly the final frontier. Siege and Damage Control modes are the best, having players to destroy and rebuild key structures with the reconstructor gun, providing the much needed adrenaline rush.