![]() ![]() With the configuration finished, the time came to try the game out. The lack of a tutorial could hinder the level of fun some gamers have, but even for someone new to the genre, the game is pretty simple to pick up. Right off the bat, Red Faction II was looking much better than the original. Character creation and control setup was not a problem, and the system analyzer set the display settings to run the game perfectly. Once installed however the game was quite easy to get up and running. The install was a rather length one as the "Compact" option resulted in an installation of over a gigabyte. Red Faction II, is the product of much revision, improved graphics, tweaks to the Geo-mod technology, and a new, involved story line, or so Volition said.Īfter hearing mixed reviews about Volition's sequel, it was time to install and take a look. This sequel came in the form of Red Faction II. The success of Red Faction lead to Volition trying to improve upon the few mistakes they made in the first game and look to create a successful sequel. This technology allowed players to alter their surroundings using explosives, making doors where there were none and such. It was not the involved story alone that made the game so popular, but the introduction of Geo-mod technology. A shooter based on Mars, where a miners rebellion was about to take place. Volition joined this elite group of sci-fi FPS's with the release of Red Faction. Each game or series, not only followed intricate storylines, but also brought about new technologies and new game engines. All revolutionary in their own way, these games have left a lasting impression on the gaming community as a whole. Over the years this sub-genre has been blessed with titles such as Doom, Quake, Half-life, Dues Ex, Unreal and Red Faction. Of these sub-genre's would be tactical shooters, basic shoot'em up, fantasy shooters, and the most important of all, sci-fi shooters.Īlthough, the FPS genre has seen many great titles come and go under all of these sub-genres, the titles that have left their mark have always been from the sci-fi sub-genre. ![]() With the diversity that comes with first person shooters, they deserve there own sub-genre's. The first person shooter (FPS) genre has changed over the years into one of the driving forces behind computer games. Refined graphics, an auto-save function, and deeper enemy AI are also featured in this sequel. An enhanced application of the game's proprietary Geo-Mod engine allows players to drastically alter the game's environment, barreling through barricades and blasting through walls. As in the original game, the player completes missions using 14 different weapons and a variety of commandeered vehicles. ![]() Return to the first-person combat adventure of violent revolt in Red Faction 2. ![]()
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