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RED FACTION 2 V.S. HALO AND TIMESPLITTERS 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 17
Date: October 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Now, as an extreme RF2 fan, I waited all summer for this baby. Since my sis' works at blockbuster, i got it early.
GAMEPLAY: So far, the gameplay is very addictive and unorthodox unlike the first. You get anything you want in the game, sometimes you find out your inventory holds weapons that you never even knew.Fun and gory, much better than TUROK. GEO-MOD is still there, more sufficient and better than RF1.
GRAPHICS: Cleaner than the first faction and no slow downs in multi-player. TIMESPLITTERS 2 was a little crude on the graphics. RF2 is a XBOX game on PS2 in my opinion.
SOUND/MUSIC: The sound is perfect, smart [...] remarks and high tech noises, screams, yells, and shattering glass. NOW HERES THE DOWNFALL to the game, the music. Its not the sappy danger music in HALO, but safe and pointless music in RF2 or, Calypso.
MULTIPLAYER: Three words, NO SLOW DOWNS! You got that a lot in the first one, but since the graphics are better, you don't get any of that, so don't worry about it.
OVERALL: i'm gonna stick to my 5 out of 5 grade, because, it wasn't the beautiful graphics or weapons, or disgusting music, but the GEO-MOD! this is the only game with it, and this is what makes it fun! You can make your own bat caves, or holes in the ground so the bots can fall in them, this game is perfect! THE BEST GAME FOR PLAYSTATION 2 THIS SEASON!

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GeoMod is GREAT, but a bit too short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 15
Date: November 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Red Faction on the PS2 won acclaim for its fantastic GeoMod technology. Red Faction II takes this technology a step further and enhances the graphics as well.

Where Red Faction was set on Mars, and you were a miner fighting against a corrupt mining company, Red Faction II is set on Earth and you (named 'Alias') are fighting against SOPOC. SOPOC is very '70s Soviet' like with lots of thick accents and heavy [politics].

Again, the geomod technology really shines in the game. Just about anything you see, you can shoot off the outer layer and even blow the entire object up. An enemy is blocking the end of a hallway? Blow a hole in the wall nearby and go around the back way. Want to take down a bridge? Blow out the supports beneath it and then put grenades in the exposed core.

The game bills itself as team-based combat, but it isn't nearly as smooth as Halo. You do have one or two friends that fight alongside you in certain areas, or who pipe in on your communications system to give you suggestions. In generaly though it's really you against the enemy. You can act as gunner in several missions, and there are one or two that you can steer a given vehicle in.

The graphics are good, but not stellar. The lighting is nice as spotlights shine down in the dark or lights glow overhead, but it's still a bit flat when compared against the top of the line console or PC games. The music is OK, but a lot of the 'immersion' things you watch for - footsteps, shadows, ambient noises - are missing.

You can probably get through the game in a few days, and once you unlock various features with bonus achievements you can have a blast (heh) in the various deathmatch and multiplay modes. Eventually you can use all the models you encounter in multiplayer, plus a wide variety of weapons, maps and situations.

If you're a fan of shoot-em-up gameplay that sometimes needs a bit of thought behind how to achieve the objective, this is the game for you. You can replay each mission several times to see if alternate routes through walls, floors or ceilings make a difference. The graphics aren't perfect, but the geomod technology gives them a leg up on the competition. Once they get the graphics to shine like some of the top-runners in the market, they will be unbeatable!

Awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: November 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best Multiplayer game I have ever seen. Four-player deathmatch is more or less required in first person shooters theese days. Thus, it's pleasing to see that Volition has upgraded Red Faction II with the coveted four-player split-screen, doubling the number of players available in comparison to its prequel. Your stats are kept to which wwe will start tpo see come in other games also. You can also create your own bots for your profile tio and their stats are also kept. In early form, the multiplayer game runs quite well, too, with several different game types available for up to six participants (although only four of them can be human).
Deathmatch,Team Deathmatch,Arena, team Arena, Bagman, Team Bagman, Capture The Flag and a Hidden one Regime.
Three-man teams are a little on the thin side for something like CTF, but since the levels are designed around a relatively small player count, the team games run well enough. Free-for-alls are what most players will probably choose, though, since the player limit is just about right for deathmatch.
Singleplayer
The single player mode is great too. Their are all kinds of different challenges and it isn't super easy either. Their is a good replay value becuase your ending is different depending on your Heroics. Its very addicting to. I didnt want to stop playing until my mom unplugged the PS2.

Presentation 9.0
The story-driven presentation keeps the action moving (even if the screenplay could use work) and the interface is much improved (better weapon-swapping especially).
Graphics 9.3
A big improvement in every area, fast framerate, great background detail, lighting and special effects serve as fine wrapping for the destruction.
Sound 8.5
The voice acting's failings are mainly the fault of the writing, and the soundtrack is unusually effective in a low-key way
Gameplay 9.3
Great first-person control is the centerpiece, surrounded by strong weapon and level design. There are a few spots where progression needs work, but they're relatively uncommon.
Lasting Appeal 9.3
The multiplayer mode is the biggest asset here, but the single-player game will probably draw you back as well.
Overall 9.2 Get this game

Fun, but not spectacular

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: November 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was a huge fan of the original Red Faction. I loved the deep story, cool weapons, and fantastic atmosphere. RF2 offers more of the same, but...it feels like there's something missing. This game certainly isn't as long as the original, for one thing. The pacing is a little off, too. You don't ever get a break from the action; it's nonstop. The producers didn't bother to slow this game down to build up any tension. But I'm just nitpicking. This game, with its unrelenting action (I do like action) is loads of fun. The graphics engine has been given a massive facelift. Everything that was dark and murky in the first game is now clean and crystal-clear. Amazing weather effects and explosions are noteworthy. The game has a very subdued soundtrack, with little snatches of music only during key points in the game. All the sound effects are top-notch. Gameplay is very fun, with an easily-accessible control scheme, and the ability to lob grenades with one hand while holding a gun in the other,instead of having to equip them, and then throw them. All of the vehicle-based sequences are fun, except for that supid submarine. The sub is slow, and most gamers will end up dying here more than any other place in the game. This, despite it's shortcomings, is one of the best first-person shooters for the PS2. This is a must-have for fans of the original. Just don't expect the exact same thing.

I would give it 10 stars if I could. Best PS2 game to date

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: October 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I am very picky when it comes to video games... I am an addict, but I have to say - I picked this game up yesterday and I was absolutley blown away. It was very smoothly graphically textured and the controls were unbeilveable. I must say I rank this up there as now my favorite PS2 game. There is a rain scene that blows away any graphics in any PS2 to date (when your outside and the hail and rain are coming down. You also have the option of holding 2 guns at once...) The sound is also TOP NOTCH! My wife was even impressed and she hates video games... MUST HAVE!
Take it from me, you have many weapons to choose from and an elite team to help you through your missions.Lots of fun

I liked the original better!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Red Faction 2 is an OK game it lacks what Red Faction mastered. In the first Red Faction you felt like you were there, because in the first you were alone. In the first, you got scared when you would hear someones footsteps and turn around and splatter the wall with a shot gun and their head. Now its: hurry up, shoot 15 machine gunners with 2 pistols! now take out that other guy. Red Faction was more played out and let you ambush one enemy at a time. Now your on a gory rollercoaster ride. When your done you dont have that feeling of accomplishment as you did with the first. In the first you hide the body of a guy so you can take out his friends. Thats realistic. One man normally cant defeat 100 enemies by spraying bullets. RED FACTION WAS MORE STRATEGIC! GO BUY IT FOR 20 DOLLARS INSTEAD OF WASTING YOUR MONEY ON A BORING GAME

RED FACTION 1 score: 5 out of 5
Get it from your local bargain bin

FPS fun on the PS2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Red Faction II isn't for everyone, but it's definitely for me. The strength of this game is in its excellent one-player campaign. RF2 keeps throwing things at you at a rate I've never seen. The result is that you are never bored playing through it. Compared to Perfect Dark, Doom, and yes even Halo, this game has far more to offer in terms of variety of game play. Walking tanks, rolling tanks, gunships, demolitions work, sniping, and GEOMOD all combine to create an immersive atmosphere that's just plain fun.

What's wrong with RF2? The multiplayer. I am still looking for a multiplayer experience that can rival Perfect Dark when it comes to gameplay and bot customization. RF2 does not accomplish that goal. The multiplayer is fun, but only for short periods of time. Also, statistical tracking, something I love, is not nearly as complete as in PD. My final complaint: What happened to the lobby? The best multi-map of the first game is not included in the sequel. That's a big shortfall in my opinion.

RF2, great single player game, slightly weak multiplayer, but a great bargain at it's current ebay going price of $18.00.

ScL

Halo for the PS2!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: November 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is indeed a game for Halo fans. The graphics are extremely well and the AI is very good and very tough, no matter what skill level you have it on.If you are like me and like to blow walls and vehicles up,this game will fit your need.I love the multiplayer mode and the fact that you can frag your friends.The envirorments are well done,and the animation's are very good.This game is a bargain.You are getting quallity just as much as you would an expensive game. You can get into vehicles from tanks to mechs!This game is fun and addictive.

cons
It is a little short
Characters mouths don't move somtimes when they are talking
controllers are complex at first.

Hope my review was helpfull!!

Not as good as the first one

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

RF2 is a pretty decent shooter. You are a nanotech solider trying to rid the world of General Sopot and a few plot twists later your done with the game. You'll get to wield a lot of nice weapons from machine pistols to crazy rocket launchers and rail gun. A few vehicles show up in the game like a flying assualt ship, a mech assualt armor thing, a submarine, and a tank. It varies up the gameplay a bit by having different things to do other than run around and shoot. The difficultly varies through the game, but it does steadily increase the further you get into the story. You will be done with it in under ten hours, so its very short and if you can't find it to buy you can finish it in a rental. I think I completed it in about six hours all together. If you have played Project:Snowblind you'll find this game very familiar, just no bio-augmentations. Overall pretty fun, just doesn't last very long.

FAST FURIOUS ACTION

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: November 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

You see the title up above?? Yeah....That one...FAST FURIOUS ACTION...Its a perfect name for a review because thats all the game is, with a killer plot and good characters. This game is awesome fun with great replay value, i was dissapointed with the same old graphics but not dissapointed with the furiously addictive multiplayer mode that does not let you down. This isnt a game to play alone it is a game to play with 4-5 friends and totally kick arse! Sometimes the frame rate is a lil slow....but not bad..controlls are crisp and feel nice and polished. single player mode is annoyingly easy

Overall Ratings

Graphics:89.4%
Single Player:81.2%
Multiplayer:98.8%
Controlls:92.3%
Fun:97.9%

OVERALL
Red Faction 2:91.2%
Buy it if you love action!!

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