Experience the ultimate power of demolition in Red Faction: Guerrilla, a third-person action shooter that prioritizes large-scale destruction above all else. Developed by Volition, Inc., this installment in the long-running franchise shifts the series into a massive open world, trading smaller skirmishes for an expansive Martian landscape where every structure is a potential target.

A Revolution on Mars

Set 50 years after the events of the original game, the story follows Alec Mason, a mining engineer who travels to Mars to reunite with his brother, Dan. However, the dream of a new life is shattered when the Earth Defence Force (EDF)—a tyrannical regime established to secure Martian resources—kills Dan. Driven by vengeance, Mason joins the newly reformed Red Faction resistance movement.

The gameplay takes place across six large, distinct districts on Mars. As part of your mission to dismantle the EDF occupation, you must navigate a series of objectives designed to lower enemy presence and bring the regime to its knees. To fund the revolution and progress through the campaign, players collect "scrap," the game's primary currency, which is harvested from the very buildings you tear down.

Unrivaled Physics-Based Destruction

The defining feature of Red Faction: Guerrilla is its advanced physics engine, which allows for total, real-time destruction. Unlike previous titles that focused on deformable terrain, this game focuses on the annihilation of man-made objects. Every structure and vehicle features unique physical properties based on engineering principles.

Players can use a variety of tools and weapons to achieve their goals—ranging from high-tech explosives to a simple, brutal sledgehammer. The destruction is highly tactical; rather than simply leveling a building, you can identify critical support columns and use charges to trigger a structural collapse. This level of interactivity makes every demolition feel unique and provides a sense of "gleeful abandon" as you watch entire fortifications implode.

Key Gameplay Features

  • Total Environmental Destruction: Any man-made object, from smokestacks to bridges, can be reduced to rubble using physics-based mechanics.
  • Open World Warfare: Traverse six massive Martian districts, each requiring different strategies to bring under Red Faction control.
  • Diverse Arsenal: Utilize a wide range of vehicles and weaponry, including the iconic sledgehammer, to dismantle enemy bases.
  • Multiplayer Mayhem: Engage with other players across six different game modes for high-intensity combat.
  • Strategic Demolition: Use structural weaknesses to collapse buildings onto enemies, turning the environment into your greatest weapon.

Who is this game for?

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a must-play for fans of the open-world action genre and anyone with an appetite for destruction. If you enjoy games where the environment is not just a backdrop but a primary tool for gameplay, the satisfaction of systematic demolition will keep you engaged. While the narrative serves as a framework for the action, the true star of the show is the sheer scale of the havoc you can wreak on the Martian frontier.

Platform Availability

Originally released in 2009, Red Faction: Guerrilla is available on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. For those looking for an updated experience, a remastered version (Re-Mars-tered) is also available on modern hardware.