Red Faction: Guerrilla - Gen. Discussion & Info [Mobile/Archive]

fullmetalfan720

02-19-2008, 06:03 PM

MP demo out now:
Our mother always used to tell us that "destroying something beautiful is always better if you do it with friends." She was, of course, a known anarchist and generally untrustworthy. You can imagine, then, how interested we are to test her words in the destructive Red Faction: Guerrilla (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/red-faction-guerrilla) MP demo, which is now available to all 360 and PS3 owners (or at least it will be available when the PSN update drops).

If our mom was on the level (it would be quite the anomaly) and you have a blast, you'll be able to pick up the full game on June 2.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/red-faction-guerrilla-mp-demo-now-available-for-everyone/

Out on June 2nd:

Much like Godzilla or Oprah, our thirst for destruction can never be slaked, but it appears we'll be getting some brief respite from our compulsions a touch earlier than anticipated. THQ has announced that the destructive action of Red Faction: Guerrilla (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/red-faction-guerrilla) will now appear in the US on June 2nd, a week before it was originally supposed to drop (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/01/red-faction-guerrilla-to-release-june-9-demo-on-april-23/).

Our friends in Europe have also had their release bumped up a week to June 5, but everyone knows they don't have quite our hunger for building-destroying carnage that we do.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/24/red-faction-guerrilla-coming-to-europe-and-us-a-week-early/

Old News:
EDIT 4/8/08:
Here is a hands-on from Kotaku:
One thing the Red Faction series was known for (if you remember it that is) was its destructible environments. Aside from that though, the series was a pretty typical linear shooter with not a whole lot to make it truly memorable. The developers of the newest game in the series, Red Faction Guerrilla, have taken the game's original concept and turned it on it's ear, creating an open world environment that feels more like GTA type game than either of its predecessors. If you like plenty of explosions and running around in large environments wreaking havoc on everything you see, this is definitely the game for you.
You play a member of the Red Faction, a group of resistors who are trying to protect the planet and its earthly inhabitants from the evil Earth Defense Force. Weapon choices are wide and varied including a giant mining hammer, an assault rifle, sticky bombs and a rocket launcher. These were the weapons of choice in the portion of the game I played, but I was assured that there were plenty more to use to bring down the enemies and buildings around you. The portion I enjoyed the most in the game was the various vehicles one could pilot around. Of the few that I saw, nothing was more fun than the giant mining mech/robot that you could hop into and roam around crunching things under your colossal feet and fists.
Destructible environments are certainly nothing new, but Red Faction Guerrilla takes it to a new level. Hiting a building once with a bomb doesn't just send the building tumbling to the ground in a giant mass, oh no. These buildings must be torn apart and taken down piece by piece. It's really quite a satisfying feeling knowing that it will take more than a simple kick in the balls to bring these structures down to size.
There was certainly plenty to do in the game besides just roaming around causing trouble. There were many missions dotting my map's landscape although in the short amount of time I had to see it I didn't get to complete more than one. This seemed to be one of the games everyone wanted to try and the lines were quite long. Unfortunately, I didn't really get much of a sense of the story from what was being shown. This is something I hope will come more into play when the game is released sometime next year. As interesting and graphically pleasing and fun as Red Faction: Guerrilla was, it will need more than exploding buildings and giant destructive mechs to keep me truly captivated.http://kotaku.com/376860/red-planet-hands-on-with-red-faction-guerrilla

It's featured in this month's Game Informer magazine. (Which I have right now.)

http://kotaku.com/353044/thq-get-a-little-chatty-about-red-faction-iii

Although we've known (http://kotaku.com/gaming/confirmation/new-red-faction-is-official-284811.php) another Red Faction game has been coming since last August, a conference call held by THQ earlier today has confirmed a few more details. For the first time it's been referred to as Red Faction III, no doubt upsetting spinoff and prequel fans the world over, while it was also announced that series veterans Volition will be back on development duties. The game will be appearing any time between April and next March, and will be available on 360, PS3 and PC.It sounds pretty cool, as it will feature the next generation of Geo-Mod. The graphics look good too.

Here is the scans:

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z8/fullmetalfan720/redfactionpage1.jpg
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http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z8/fullmetalfan720/redfactionpage3.jpg

Bigger versions are here:
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z8/fullmetalfan720/redfactionbig1.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z8/fullmetalfan720/redfactionbig2.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z8/fullmetalfan720/redfactionbig3.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z8/fullmetalfan720/redfactionbig4.jpg

help1

02-19-2008, 10:36 PM

Tag for scans.

fullmetalfan720

02-20-2008, 12:27 AM

Tag for scans.

I should have them in the next couple of days.

VanillaGorilla

02-20-2008, 01:54 AM

I wouldn't let THQ call it Red Faction: Gorilla, so we're stuck with the alternate spelling/meaning.

hiccupleftovers

02-20-2008, 03:49 AM

I can't fucking wait! I love Red Faction 1 & 2. Probably the only two games that had greater multiplayer than GoldenEye (at least on par) and CoD2/3/4.

Ragekod

02-20-2008, 04:15 AM

Man I loved the first red faction, I used to play multilayer with my brother a lot, can't wait for this one.

hiccupleftovers

02-20-2008, 04:27 AM

Man I loved the first red faction, I used to play multilayer with my brother a lot, can't wait for this one.

The rail gun was implemented to perfection in the first game. It was still quite good in the second, but they toned it, and the camping spots, down a bit.

fullmetalfan720

02-23-2008, 12:52 AM

Scans are added!

Ragekod

02-23-2008, 02:21 AM

I just got my issue yesterday, but thanks for the scans nonetheless.

fullmetalfan720

04-08-2008, 09:33 PM

Hands-on from Kotaku is up.

tcrash247

04-09-2008, 12:29 AM

I cannot wait for this game, this would be at the top of my most anticipated releases for next year. I loved the first two and the thought of this being an open-world game sounds very exciting. I can't even imagine how amazing the multiplayer will be!

jkanownik

04-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Bird Fucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pck21

04-03-2009, 05:59 PM

Has anyone tried getting the demo by pre-ordering at GS? I've tried two locations and both of them said they haven't received the demo cards yet...and the demo begins today and ends the 22nd.

Danil ACE

04-05-2009, 03:03 AM

What's going on with this game? I remember playing the beta version a LONG time ago. It was ok, not great. Maybe they improved it?

foxdvd

04-05-2009, 03:22 AM

I got to admit...this game looks good.

Pck21

04-06-2009, 04:17 PM

Well I pre-ordered at my GS and they called me like 10 minutes later to inform me that they just literally got their shipment of demo codes after I walked out the door :wall:#-o:whee:

EDIT: I picked up my demo code this afternoon and will be playing after class. I'll post my initial impressions in this forum once I've got a couple hours into it.

Pck21

04-07-2009, 01:18 AM

So I got a chance to play the demo through twice and I'll share my thoughts...

First off, the demo itself is quite short. At maybe 5-10 minutes of game play, it feels like this should've been available for free on XBL. However, the game play itself is worth putting $5 down.

Everything is destructible, and I mean, everything. Initially you start out with an axe of sorts where you can start swinging away at people and things freely like a crazy person. My first encounter with an enemy was a one hit, one kill axe swing that sent him flying into a building, which afterward, destroyed a piece of the building.When something is destroyed, it stays like that the entire game. The physics are very well done and they feel a little over the top, but in a very enjoyable way.

The graphics are gorgeous. The surrounding atmosphere and land look and feel realistic but not overly done. Again, every piece of it is destructible and trust me, I was trying my hardest to find something that wouldn't go down and I couldn't find anything.

The controls, well, are going to be one of those things that are hit and miss with everyone. It's a third person shooter, unlike the previous Red Faction games, and it plays a lot like Lost Planet. However, the controls are VERY responsive and very smooth. There's nothing wrong with them unless you hate Lost Planet with a passion for some reason.

I don't want to give anything away, but the actual demo level and mission was VERY fun. Not like "This is a great looking game with excellent physics fun," but a laugh out loud kind of fun. Remember being a kid, playing with action figures or whatever, and you ended up blowing everything to pieces? Well it's a dream come true here. In this particular mission, you get a "vehicle" of sorts that had me saying "Hulk smash!" every 5 seconds....plus you get to ride on the back of a truck with enemy cars following you...and you're equipped with a rocket launcher. It's a very good time to be had by all.

I know this small review isn't professional (since I'm in a hurry) but I'm here to say that it's a hell of a fun game overall. The demo definitely sealed it for me as a day 1 purchase.

foxdvd

04-07-2009, 01:44 AM

5-10 minutes of gameplay? You review took longer to write then that.

Pck21

04-07-2009, 02:16 AM

5-10 minutes of gameplay? You review took longer to write then that.

Tell me about it lol!

I guess it depends on how you play it too. If you want to just blaze through it, it will take 5 minutes or less. If you decide to explore a little bit, then it will take longer. I did both and enjoyed the experience either way. I tried killing every enemy but ended up dying haha. It's pretty fun to just tool around with for a while.

Captain Freeze

04-07-2009, 02:58 AM

Pck21

04-07-2009, 12:20 PM

game looks good.

now, couldnt i preorder this game at GS to get the demo, then cancel/move it, if im not feeling the game or want to wait for a price drop?
i havent preordered a game in forever. do you need to pay in full, or can i just put down $5?

Yep, you sure can! I only put $5 down but I could always cancel it. Personally, I won't be canceling my pre-order because it's actually a good game haha.

Also, canceling a pre-order might tick off the employee since they are rewarded for taking pre-orders and dinged for refunding one. If anything, move the pre-order to another game you were already going to get. I hate GS just as much as the next guy, but I don't usually hate the associates. It's not their fault that I changed my mind or the game turned out to be crap, so I don't get my pre-orders refunded, just changed. Hell I moved my NHL 09 pre-order to like 4 different games before I actually picked a game I wanted lol.

GodlyOne

04-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Watching the Giantbomb quick look of this game has me interested. Though I couldn't help but think that this engine would be perfect for an Incredible Hulk game, drop you off in a neighborhood and let you just run the hell through houses.

SuperRipped

04-18-2009, 11:02 PM

If anybody wants to play the demo without preordering you can create an account at http://www.thq-games.com/uk/redfaction and get a key for free. The site says it's region locked but it isn't. I made an account and the demo works great.

When you throw a demo charge on an enemy they go crazy trying to shake it off. The games a blast, definitely a buyer for me.

Raconteur

04-19-2009, 12:41 AM

Thanks, didn't know that. Got my key and am going to try it out. :)

foxdvd

04-19-2009, 01:03 AM

Raconteur

04-19-2009, 01:22 AM

Weird game.

foxdvd

04-19-2009, 01:51 AM

Just got done playing the demo, and I think I might preorder this game if the right preorder bonus pops up. The demo was short, but I think I am going to like this game. I have to admit destroying EVERYTHING while in the walker was amazing.

jkanownik

04-19-2009, 02:32 AM

Technical Fowl!

foxdvd

04-19-2009, 01:55 PM

I played the demo a second time, and took it a bit slower. The enemy AI seems very smart. I caught a few hiding and trying to get me from behind.

Raconteur

04-19-2009, 02:12 PM

trying to get me from behind.
:hot:

foxdvd

04-19-2009, 03:20 PM

:hot:

They didn't get me!

Raconteur

04-19-2009, 07:50 PM

I'm having a hard time seeing what you guys did. :/
I can't see this as a $50 game, let a lone a pre-order.

It's not bad, but nothing blew me away.

Nealocus123

04-20-2009, 04:10 AM

Man I am SO excited for this game. I remember passing up hours and hours just killing stupid bots in the destructible arenas.

DukeEdwardI

04-21-2009, 12:06 PM

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-red-faction-guerrilla/17-447/

somebody mentioned this earlier, but after watching Giant Bomb's quick look with this game, my hype for this game increased 10 fold.

redhero

04-22-2009, 11:03 PM

The demo was fantastic. It seemed a lot smoother and more intuitive than other sandbox games. The setting is far less cheesy than SR2 and less sterile than GTA4.

But the best part was blowing everything up and being creative with the charges. That is what really set it apart for the rest for me, and guaranteed my pre-order. I played the PS3 demo, but will order the XBox version.

Scorch

04-24-2009, 12:28 AM

This game is just ten types of HOLY FREAKIN' CRAP AWESOME.

DESTROY EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING! Sledgehammers.. bombs.. AWESOME!!!!

FurryCurry

04-24-2009, 12:47 AM

Had fun but Capcom cleared me out this sprin/early summer. It should be a fun mark down game. Reminds me of Crackdown but minus the super human antics and boring vehicles and add total Lego like destructibility. Plus you start with a sledge hammer and the setting is Mars which brings back memories of Outpost 2.

bardockkun

04-24-2009, 01:52 AM

Man, this is easily one of the funnest shortest demos I've played in awhile. Ramming a truck through buildings until it falls apart is awesome. So any news on multiplayer for this then?

CouRageouS

04-24-2009, 02:03 AM

I may be mistaken, but wasn't there a multiplayer beta awhile back for this? I recall playing it, it was pretty fun in a smashy smashy way.

Scorch

04-24-2009, 04:51 AM

Yup. There were some perks too, like a rhino charge. A coworker of mine would wait in a building until someone would run outside of where he was standing, and he would come charging through the wall. Multiplayer on it is awesome.

DCriminal

04-24-2009, 10:26 AM

This game is just ten types of HOLY FREAKIN' CRAP AWESOME.

They should put this quote on the box.

saunderscowie

04-24-2009, 10:40 AM

Played the demo yesterday it seems pretty okay. The first two were SO good though they will take some beating.

pinebarrens

04-28-2009, 01:40 AM

Really enjoyed the demo. Kinda like mercenaries, but better.

epb

05-07-2009, 02:36 PM

Finally played the demo tonight. Really liked it. Found it kinda hard at first, but once i figured out how the health system worked, it was a bit easier. I did find aiming a bit difficult, especially since you have to press down the right stick for precision aiming, little awkward. Overall, though, it was pretty great and I immediately put in a preorder in on Amazon to get the golden sledge hammer.

DukeEdwardI

05-10-2009, 06:49 PM

I did find aiming a bit difficult, especially since you have to press down the right stick for precision aiming, little awkward.

Really? I actually kinda found clicking the right stick for precision aiming really comfortable. When I went to play Mercenaries 2, I kept trying to press the right stick to aim because I had gotten used to it. But that's just me.

orntar

05-12-2009, 10:45 AM

has anyone heard of a pre-order walker figure for best buy?

epb

05-12-2009, 11:56 AM

Really? I actually kinda found clicking the right stick for precision aiming really comfortable. When I went to play Mercenaries 2, I kept trying to press the right stick to aim because I had gotten used to it. But that's just me.

Maybe it'll just take some getting used to. Don't think I've played any other games where I've had to do that.

saunderscowie

05-21-2009, 03:34 PM

I downloaded the multiplayer demo earlier, got my ass kicked but it was pretty good fun. This actually might be my first new release since World at War.

HydroX

05-21-2009, 05:10 PM

just downloaded this demo.. all i gotta say is wow. job well done on this game. i'll be buying it eventually.

Regian

05-21-2009, 06:05 PM

I played the demo quickly before coming to work today. Very smooth, very fun. I just need to get the control scheme down and I should be fine. I've got it queued up in my GameFly for now.

Raconteur

05-21-2009, 06:58 PM

Wow, very fun game online. Definitely going to get it now.

HydroX

05-22-2009, 12:41 AM

wish they had maybe another map instead of radial .. but still good stuff. the fleetfoot pack on that map is just ridiculous. ramping a ledge / timing a jump and landing on someone while meleeing with a sledge just looks so effing tight.,

timesplitt

05-22-2009, 01:10 AM

im not doggin on this game but why has the geo-mod been obsoleted/inferiored to just a pathetic building destroyer.

the "first" one (which was on a last gen console) had the ability to destroy the ground "dirt"

saunderscowie

05-22-2009, 03:57 AM

Also having two maps was nice too, having just one might of ruined the demo a bit (replaying it over and over). The game is SUPER smooth no slow down what-so-ever no matter what you're doing and the whole Mars atmosphere is great too.

timesplitt

05-23-2009, 10:06 AM

felt like 3 maps.

the demo was pretty smooth and watching things blow up/fall over was fun. I am not liking the sledgehammer at all though. a guy should not be able to kill me with one hammer blow FROM EIGHT human feet away

Flak

05-23-2009, 11:12 AM

That sounds like lag, I've never been killed that far back with a hammer. Speaking of hammers what's the difference between the two in the multiplayer demo besides cosmetics?

This game is definitely addictive and insanely fun. I loved the terrain deformation of the first two but I can't say I miss it. I'm still having fun planting det packs on key structure spots then watching it crumble from up in the air with my jetpack. Taking out a wall or tower with a sniper set up top is awesome too.

orntar

05-28-2009, 03:46 PM

why does there appear to be little buzz going for this game? its coming out in a week.

Hydro2Oxide

05-28-2009, 04:47 PM

Oh wow, hadn't noticed a multiplayer demo. Going to check it out now, thought it was only singleplayer.

Apparently reviewers are liking the crap out of this game: http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/redfactionguerrilla

EDIT: After having gone through 2 rounds of the game, I can't say I enjoyed it that much. Singleplayer seemed a lot more fun, I was hoping the cover system would have worked well in multiplayer but it's very run-and-gun.

LinkinPrime

05-30-2009, 01:46 PM

I wasn't even interested in this game based on the beta from months ago, but this new demo is something else. You guys need to definitely give it a go.

robin2099

05-31-2009, 02:34 AM

why does there appear to be little buzz going for this game? its coming out in a week.

Because it has the unfortunate luck to be the open world game coming out between Infamous and Prototype.

help1

05-31-2009, 08:30 AM

Is the multiplayer demo significantly better than the beta?

Soy Bob

05-31-2009, 08:45 AM

Is the multiplayer demo significantly better than the beta?

I'd say yes, give it a try. There's a lot more weapons and backpacks, but only one mode and a handful of maps. It also seems a lot smoother and less buggy.

saunderscowie

05-31-2009, 11:22 AM

Still 50/50 about picking it up on release this Friday, just I reckon it'll go down in price fairly quickly after release.

seanr1221

05-31-2009, 04:57 PM

It comes out Tuesday the 2nd.

VipFREAK

05-31-2009, 05:16 PM

I really like the distructable environment, but the weapons in the demo sucked. Will there be a lot of other weapons to use?

saunderscowie

05-31-2009, 05:41 PM

It comes out Tuesday the 2nd.

In the UK it doesn't.

seanr1221

06-02-2009, 06:09 PM

Anyone else pick it up?

LinkinPrime

06-02-2009, 06:11 PM

:wave:

Got it at Best Buy...hopefully the RZ exclusive figurine delivers.

Raconteur

06-02-2009, 06:13 PM

I did. Will play it later.

Wolve11

06-02-2009, 06:16 PM

:wave:

Got it at Best Buy...hopefully the RZ exclusive figurine delivers.

:roll:

ChernobylCow

06-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Saw RF:Guerilla at the store today on my way to get inFAMOUS. I had fun with the demo...but in that silly kinda kids with action figures way. Especially riding in the robot. Swinging those arms like windmill blades.

DougCL

06-02-2009, 10:14 PM

im in the second area. its fun, though i die a lot. the destructible buildings take the firefights in a cool direction. i find myself thinking differently in firefights knowing i can make my own doors and destroy cover.

LinkinPrime

06-03-2009, 11:59 AM

I really, really, suck at multiplayer :-(

jkanownik

06-03-2009, 02:33 PM

I played a little single player and multipayer last night with no prior experience to the demo or previous Red Faction games (I added it to my Gamefly queue based on reviews and buzz). The multiplayer was neat. I'm not sure how well it will hold up over time, but it seems like it will be worth playing for awhile. I loved the single player. It's unique enough to retain my interest and they absolutely nailed the ambient music. I don't know exactly why, but I actually felt like I was on Mars. It was weird how emotionally I was invested in the environment without being able to identify the reason.

Raconteur

06-03-2009, 04:01 PM

I'm great at the multiplayer. It just my teammates seem to suck, which gets annoying.

Single player is alright.

Beanopolis

06-04-2009, 10:28 AM

I've been having fun with the multiplayer, except for the fact that nobody seems to talk in the game (which is surprising on the 360).

If anyone is up for some destruction tonight, send me a friend request and we can set up a party.

Raconteur

06-04-2009, 03:59 PM

Yeah, multiplayer is a little disappointing, as well as the single player campaign.
It's fun, but I expected more I guess.

HydroX

06-04-2009, 06:34 PM

I have been so tempted to buy this right now because I love the MP Demo .. but I feel it will drop sooner than later, so that helps me justify not running out to get it right this moment.

.. that, and I'm brokkkkke.

Raconteur

06-04-2009, 08:02 PM

I don't think it's going to drop anytime soon. You might find some online deals eventually, though.

Scorch

06-05-2009, 04:37 AM

There's so much amazing "fail!"/win in this game..

Watched a friend play it earlier today. He goes and takes out a streetlight's support, only to have the streetlight crashing down on top of him and he dies.

In a building, taking out supports, I hear the metal start to creak. I run towards the door. A steel beam falls down and hits me on the head, knocking me down, but it doesn't kill me.. unfortunately, the building falling on top of me before I could get up did the trick.

Ha, and I blew up two ends of a pipe that was over a road and the pipe fell down and blocked traffic.. until one crazy miner sped his truck through it.

I can't wait for some crazy YouTube videos to pop up.

VipFREAK

06-05-2009, 05:45 AM

lol, Return to sender biatch.

yukafls

06-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Does anyone have a map of where the ID cards are?

mrnivek

06-06-2009, 01:51 AM

Just rented the game tonight and just have been ignoring the story and playing around with bringing buildings down. The best thing is when something happens that you didn't anticipate. Like maybe some gas canisters were next to some explosives you set and then boom all hell breaks loose. Love the destructibility in it and can't wait to get some more time to play.

I did get a chance to play some multiplayer but had mixed opinions. No real strategy just running around smacking each other for the most part. Maybe with more xp and familiarity with the maps things will be a little more fun?

epb

06-09-2009, 11:37 AM

I got my Amazon preorder bonus today which turned out to be just an in-game code that, from what I understand, I can't even use unless I start a new game. I had figured that the Golden Hammer would be DLC. Kinda silly that this preorder bonus is just something anyone that goes to gamefaqs.com can get.

yukafls

06-09-2009, 01:16 PM

I got the figure guy from best buy, only I cant figure out how to get it. I am assuming that they will mail it when it shows up that I purchased it but I saw on the site it takes 4-6 weeks to ship, wtf

VipFREAK

06-09-2009, 01:53 PM

I replayed though the demo and after getting used to it I'm gonna need to find this game to buy somewhere somehow.

nnthomas

06-09-2009, 02:56 PM

This game is awesome. It has its moments of frustration due to wonky bugs though. I died from a piece of debris falling on me before.

I havent touched any of the ores yet because it would be hard to keep track of them. I found like 31 in Parker so far, no idea how many are actually in there though.

seanr1221

06-09-2009, 03:01 PM

...how is a piece of debris falling on and killing you a bug?

nnthomas

06-09-2009, 03:08 PM

in the same game where one man can smash walls with nothing but a hammer, a piece of debris shouldnt kill me in one hit

sh10151

06-09-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm playing this game every night on the xbox and want to play some multiplayer with a group of people. No one on my friends list has this. gt: karmafeed

Raconteur

06-09-2009, 05:06 PM

The buildings/debris have never killed me in one hit. They just knock me down, and if multiple things continue to hit me, then my power drains accordingly.
I never died from one small hit or debris in the game and I have had multiple buildings fall on me. :P

nnthomas

06-09-2009, 05:24 PM

that is why i said it has its share of bugginess

ChernobylCow

06-19-2009, 02:46 AM

My motherboard died...
Someone crashed into my car...
The plumbing is backing up again...

But I got RF:G for $36 off Amazon mother fuckers!

Add me. Let's smash some shit!

segaplayer

06-19-2009, 04:22 PM

This game was unbelievable. I had played the single-player demo so I just jumped into multiplayer when I had started it up.

It was full of action, the backpacks make it very unique, and the feeling when you smash a guy with a hammer...priceless :D. This was worth 60 dollars, but getting it for 39.99 through newegg 2 weeks after launch makes it one of my best deals of the year

ChernobylCow

06-20-2009, 10:44 AM

Danil ACE

06-23-2009, 03:56 AM

This game is very good. I played the beta way back, and wasn't extremely impressed. It didn't feel like any of the other Red Faction games, because it isn't anything like them. But after having intensively played campaign mode in the retail version, I feel that this game is just as good as the original Red Faction. The multiplayer seems to be almost the same as the beta, except with more weapons/maps obviously. I think that the graphics are better too, but I don't have a means to directly compare the two.

Anyways, I paid $80 for two copies of this game (one for friend and one for myself), and I feel that it was money well spent. While I don't consider this game to be GOTY material, it certainly is a candidate for being the the game of the summer. Plus it can be had for ~$40, so it is worth the price of admission.

mcgavin27

06-23-2009, 07:58 PM

I got this game over the weekend in the B2G1 and I am enjoying it so far. I was a huge fan of the first two titles for PS2 and was a little bit wary of the series's switch to 3rd person but it does work quite well.

VipFREAK

06-24-2009, 10:42 PM

Wow, storyline is quite retarded.

orntar

06-25-2009, 03:13 PM

most games don't have the award winning stories, but whats wrong with it?

VipFREAK

06-25-2009, 03:25 PM

It was more from what people said but, as for the game. There's nothing, nothing at all wrong with the game actually. It's refreshingly weird. I did have to put it on easy... since normal was a bit much for me starting out... though.

It's going to be a keeper and at $40 it is a Steel!

tcrash247

06-28-2009, 10:36 PM

I just started playing this and I find to be incredibly fun and funny. There's nothing more satisfying than smashing down buildings with a giant hammer. I love trying to run from a falling tower only to have it fall right on my head. The first two were great and this game is right in line with them. I won't be putting this down for a while. I'll try multiplayer eventually, but I want to go through the story first.

LeRoy

06-29-2009, 02:14 AM

I definitely want to get this game but I'm sure the price will go below $40 in a couple months. I still have to finish Prototype and get Wolverine first.

javeryh

06-29-2009, 01:13 PM

After hearing Cheapy and Wombat rave about this game AN enjoying the demo I think I have to pick this up. I can't go higher than $40 though so I'll be patient for a sale or something...

markj

06-29-2009, 02:54 PM

this game is great...i like it much better than the demo for some reason...

ChernobylCow

06-30-2009, 05:16 PM

OH man, would you people start playing online already? Send me a friend request. The matchmaking is great. (Although a few DCs)

FrankySox

07-01-2009, 06:57 AM

OH man, would you people start playing online already? Send me a friend request. The matchmaking is great. (Although a few DCs)

Hey I think you are on my friends list, so anytime you see me on send me an invite. I was playing with another cag tonight which was my first night and I had a blast with it. My one complaint is that they group the game types into one mode. I really don't like capture the flag but I enjoy demolition and whatever the other one is. I wish you could just pick what game type you wanted. However the game seems to be pretty fun. Hopefully I'll be able to get some more time on it soon.

pete5883

07-01-2009, 09:27 AM

They are breaking the game types up in the future.

VipFREAK

07-01-2009, 02:44 PM

jkanownik

07-02-2009, 01:32 PM

drktrpr1

07-02-2009, 11:02 PM

This game should come in the mail tomorrow. Too bad I'll be away all weekend! Oh well, there's always next week. Can't wait to try it out, I picked it up because of CheapyD and Wombat, and that magic $40 Newegg sale the other day.

MSUHitman

07-02-2009, 11:51 PM

I don't know why I'm different, but I absolutely HATED the demo for this game (just tried it last night) and can't see why the CAGCast, Signed In, and other gaming podcasts are going ga-ga over this game, other than the destructable environments. Glad I played the demo for this first before doing a blind purchase of this game.

Captain Freeze

07-03-2009, 08:13 PM

having so much fun with this game.

i like to throw a whole bunch of remote mines on my car, then drive right into the middle of the edf base, ditch it and then BOOM!

VipFREAK

07-03-2009, 08:29 PM

lol, that sounds like fun! gotta try that! when I get the friggin game back... ugh.

KongaKing

07-05-2009, 01:56 AM

Just beat the game. Was fantastic. Will be on my game of the year list for sure. Thanks to cheapy and wombat for talking so much about it on the show, I wasnt going to get it but when it showed up at amazon and newegg for $40 I had to bite. Best $40 i spent all year

humidore

07-05-2009, 06:59 PM

Multiplayer has me wondering when I'll get back to single player...The bonus XP events are addictive.

Captain Freeze

07-09-2009, 02:27 AM

i feel like i am playing the same 3 or 4 maps on multiplayer.

thats kind of boring.
there are some cool ones out there, but i always end up on Radial or Settlement...

Flak

07-11-2009, 12:38 AM

Multiplayer is awesome but there's not enough people on. I never see more than 2-4 games in any playlist.

VipFREAK

07-11-2009, 12:44 AM

Why don't we start a CAG game night?? Those PS3 goons have one...

ChernobylCow

07-11-2009, 04:04 AM

Monday nights are good for me. Or perhaps tuesdays.

Matt Young

07-11-2009, 07:12 AM

Man, brought this over to my friend's house and told him he could borrow it since I would be working, asleep or working. He has more time and is on a break from school. He played through some of the single player and well... I really regret letting him borrow it. It gets better and better as you go on!

Lol sorry chenobyl, probably won't be on multiplayer any time soon.

Christ... 20 hrs to play though it all. That means it will take me 40...

I loved the multiplayer demo- the first one- and will pick this game up sometime. But I had to comment and note that Vip's posts, with the smaller font under the normal sized font, reminds me of Animal Crossing.

Matt Young

07-11-2009, 08:13 AM

I hope your mother gets ass cancer.

Man, these newer bots are annoying.

ChernobylCow

07-11-2009, 01:34 PM

Red Faction game night:

Yeah, I'd be interested in this and since I'm one of the first to respond I'm going to suggest Monday nights (anytime) or Tuesday nights (anytime). I don't really attend the other big game nights for 360 so I'm not aware if this would conflict. RF is a little more niche I'd say so I think it'd be safe to overlap.

I believe they just switched up the matchmaking (?) because I played yesterday morning and I was able to just select & play damage control game type. I also saw siege/capflag/etc which I don't remember being in the menu.

RF would be great because it scales really well. Plain ol' deathmatch is a blast with all the randomness of the packs. And even small teams 4v4 would be good for damage control or something silly like siege.

I hope your mother gets ass cancer.

Man, these newer bots are annoying.

Alright...

VipFREAK

07-11-2009, 01:40 PM

I have yet to touch Multiplayer so... I'd have a feeling I'd suck, but yeah I think Mon. would work for me.

HydroX

07-11-2009, 06:58 PM

Matt Young

07-11-2009, 07:00 PM

Red Faction game night:
Alright...

The post before mine was that of a bot. I responded to it. The mods deleted that post, but not mine.

humidore

07-11-2009, 08:12 PM

I'd be down for Tuesday nights (or after 9pm pacific mondays)

ChernobylCow

07-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Putting together a game for Monday. Send me an invite and then we'll party up.
Everybody is welcome.
Bring a hammer.

Monday 7/13 7:00 p.m. central

Rei no Otaku

07-12-2009, 01:39 PM

I'll be down for that game Monday night.

Flak

07-12-2009, 02:35 PM

If I'm around I'm down.

ChernobylCow

07-13-2009, 07:36 AM

Bump this:

Putting together a game for Monday. Send me an invite and then we'll party up.
Everybody is welcome.
Bring a hammer.

Monday 7/13 7:00 p.m. central

FrankySox

07-13-2009, 07:53 AM

I would be interested in the game night, however can't make it this week since I want to watch the Home Run Derby. So if it's a success count me in for next week.

BlueScrote

07-13-2009, 09:14 AM

Those goons have a game night because it's the only multiplayer game worth playing right now on PS3. ;)

So, I just bought this game and it's still not out of the shrinkwrap, but I played the bejeezus out of the MP demo so if you folks don't mind the new guy coming in I'd gladly play with some fellow CAGs.

I just got the game yesterday, and played around a bit in multiplayer and seems pretty sound.

is there anywone I should FR in order to get in on the game (PSN gaming group traitor here :-#)

ChernobylCow

07-13-2009, 11:26 AM

I just got the game yesterday, and played around a bit in multiplayer and seems pretty sound.

is there anywone I should FR in order to get in on the game (PSN gaming group traitor here :-#)

Add me. I'm trying to round everyone up for this game. Don't worry. I loved me a few CAG PSN game nights (GTAIV, Warhawk, UTIII)

ChernobylCow

07-13-2009, 08:30 PM

Alright, I'll be playing online soon. Feel free to add me or party up with us.

Monday 7/13 7:00 p.m. central

Rei no Otaku

07-13-2009, 08:42 PM

I've yet to play this online so this should be interesting.

Rei no Otaku

07-13-2009, 10:38 PM

That was a lot of fun! Probably the most fun I've had with a shooter online!

ChernobylCow

07-13-2009, 11:15 PM

GG everyone: Rei, Bluescrote, KillingJoke, Cantaloupe.

Our favorite seemed to be siege since it really displays the games strengths...blowing up buildings. The only crappy part is that defending can be difficult simply because you need the Reconstructor which can be hard to find on the fly. My favorite was the level with the high bridge low bridge as the final objectives, running across those trying to repair was hectic.

Flak

07-14-2009, 01:54 AM

Yeah siege mode is great, and could be greater with more reconstructors. It can end so quickly for defense if you don't find any. Next time we should do some damage control, I don't get to play enough because hardly anyone plays it. It's mostly the deathmatch playlists along with large mixer and siege that get people playing.

Rei no Otaku

07-14-2009, 01:59 AM

Yeah I don't think I ever found a reconstructor...

I actually liked that one mode where one person has to destroy stuff, and everyone has to protect him.

BlueScrote

07-14-2009, 09:16 AM

fun games last night. Most of the games seemed very balance, with us either winning or losing by a small margin. Makes the games exciting.

ChernobylCow

07-14-2009, 10:50 AM

Yeah, Demolition is fun. Too bad that game we played had us against a team of 2 :roll:.

@Flak, my preferred game modes when I play alone are damage control and anarchy. Just plain ol' deathmatch is awesome in my opinion because there are so many ways to die or kill. Quarantine + Thrustpacks = a leveled map by the end of the game.

I'm going to be gone next week, maybe you guys want to play a little on Sunday?

HydroX

07-14-2009, 11:44 AM

unfortunately I had to miss out on all the fun. maybe I can randomly catch some of you guys throughout the week, or next Monday at the latest.

Flak

07-14-2009, 12:08 PM

@Flak, my preferred game modes when I play alone are damage control and anarchy. Just plain ol' deathmatch is awesome in my opinion because there are so many ways to die or kill. Quarantine + Thrustpacks = a leveled map by the end of the game.
Yeah I remember the one time I did anarchy on Quarantine there was pretty much no map by the end.

GogetaSS4

07-14-2009, 12:12 PM

I have this game. It's fun.

Yanksfan

07-14-2009, 01:50 PM

I'll try to hop on next Monday. I have yet to try out the MP in it.

VipFREAK

07-14-2009, 03:22 PM

7pm central is a bit early for me it turns out, but I'll try to make the next one. Hopefully by then I'll have had some multiplayer experience too...

ChernobylCow

07-14-2009, 04:09 PM

I'm going to be out of town this upcoming monday anyways. Mondays at 7p.m. central aren't set in stone. Most of the same people we played with last night played this morning for several hours. GG peeps

Flak

07-14-2009, 04:22 PM

What's the best weapon to upgrade in single player? I don't want to waste my salvage on more remote charges or explosive discs for the grinder. Wanna save up for something good, and right now the rocket launcher is the best weapon I have.

EDIT: Looks like I'm buying the friendly detector for proximity mines. I had a nice trap laid out for a convoy but some civilian triggered it and the convoy. One truck slipped passed and I got perforated for trying to run it down. These convoys are seriously giving me some grief.

Captain Freeze

07-15-2009, 01:58 AM

remote charges were by far my most used weapon.

just beat this tonight. still fun up into the end. the last mission was kind of of until i just tried almost speed running it.

ChernobylCow

07-15-2009, 02:48 AM

I used the charges alot and then went for missile launcher upgrades. Thermobaric and nano are fun but you get them awfully late. I had a hard time getting scrap. Mostly because I only did 2 escort missions and very few races. Those mission types are awful and I actually liked driving all the moon cars...erm mars cars.

Flak

07-15-2009, 10:49 AM

I like the transporter missions, they can be fun. Some of them require a little setup like the removal of choice buildings, which I'm only happy to oblige.

darthbudge

07-15-2009, 12:20 PM

The only guerrilla actions I don't like are the House Arrest missions. I can't stand them! It seems like I can never save the people.

My favorite of all the missions are the ones where you ride shotgun with Jenkins and blow shit up, or the Heavy Metal missions where you get a Mech and you get to just destroy the EDF.

TruVisionary

07-15-2009, 12:20 PM

I enjoyed the demo, I'll probably pick this game up later this week.

ChernobylCow

07-15-2009, 12:28 PM

I'll be on this morning 10:30 a.m. central if anyone wants to break shit.

drktrpr1

07-15-2009, 07:36 PM

My favorite weapon is the nano rifle, but honestly I used the sledgehammer as my primary weapon because it's so practical.

Flak

07-15-2009, 08:51 PM

The way the sledge swings reminds me of Ozymandias in the Watchmen movie when he swings that....thing (whatever it is, I don't remember) and strikes the guy down. It's a badass feeling to charge up to a drone and smash him.

RudyPants

07-15-2009, 08:59 PM

This game is great - it's like Saints Row but you're blowing more crap up. I'm hooked.

homeland

07-15-2009, 09:10 PM

ChernobylCow

07-15-2009, 09:14 PM

I am a really big fan of the game having a horizontal swing and a vertical swing. It's such a simple implementation but so much fun. Concussion blast a guy with your backpack. Then vertical smash him! Wee!

BlueScrote

07-15-2009, 10:04 PM

Do we still want to do another CAG night on monday even though our host (ChernobylCow) will not be there? Or does another night work for everybody?

Flak

07-15-2009, 10:52 PM

really enjoying the game. I love how easy it is to pick up and do a mission quickly if i have a free 10-15 minutes. Now im just curious Im in Dust and have done 98% of the missions, do i have to complete them all for the next town to open up?
You have to do story missions to liberate Dust. Probably have to drop EDF control to 0 too, but that's not hard considering how much there is to do in Dust.

Is the Shattermaster any better than the Stonebreaker or am I buying a cosmetic upgrade? Just finished my 35th guerrilla action.

Matt Young

07-16-2009, 11:56 PM

I don't really have any room to add people to my friend list, but I just got the game. I will gladly play with you guys if you'll have me.

hiccupleftovers

07-17-2009, 03:16 AM

So I just got this as a rental. About how long do you guys think it should take to finish? Can it be done in 5 days?

Over easy

07-17-2009, 03:22 AM

I was playing the game and thinking that if you make a game like this with the Terminator lore, the game could actually be decent.

I'm not sure how long this game is, but I think you can just rush through it and not do any of the side stuff.

Matt Young

07-17-2009, 03:40 AM

So I just got this as a rental. About how long do you guys think it should take to finish? Can it be done in 5 days?

Gamespot's review says 15 hours, so yes, you can, depending on how much time you have to play over the next 5 days.

Flak

07-17-2009, 09:35 AM

Does the hammer get more destructive with each upgrade or is it just for looks?

ChernobylCow

07-17-2009, 01:54 PM

I think the hammers are just aesthetic updates.

I will be out of town next week so I won't be pestering the thread for a Red Faction game night or whatever. hope you guys give the multiplayer a chance it's great.

Flak

07-17-2009, 06:37 PM

I just got a friend to buy it for $40 from Newegg. C'monnn SP co-op patch!

cozinator

07-18-2009, 12:33 PM

I dropped the difficulty to casual last night and switched to using the nano rifle based on recommendations from the 1up crew. It was WAY more fun after I did that. They should have put a nano rifle training segment in the game so that you realize what it does.

Casual is SO much more fun. I got stuck midway through the game on Normal and had to switch it. I may restart the game and play Casual from the beginning.

I just got the nano rifle, and don't find it all that great. What am I missing?

Flak

07-18-2009, 12:53 PM

It dissolves the crap out of buildings. I don't know how effective it is against vehicles and drones in SP, but it DISSOLVES BUILDINGS. That's what you're missing.

cozinator

07-18-2009, 01:07 PM

It dissolves the crap out of buildings. I don't know how effective it is against vehicles and drones in SP, but it DISSOLVES BUILDINGS. That's what you're missing.

Isn't it just as effective to use the rocket launcher?

Is it just me, or is the cover system in this game wonky and pretty useless?

TruVisionary

07-18-2009, 01:18 PM

Around when do u get the Nano Rifle? I was playing wrecking crew with some friends and we were using the nano rifle. possibly the greatest gun ever to be in a game.

robin2099

07-18-2009, 02:06 PM

Isn't it just as effective to use the rocket launcher?

Is it just me, or is the cover system in this game wonky and pretty useless?

No. The Nano Riffle also works really well against tanks and air ships.

cozinator

07-18-2009, 02:09 PM

No. The Nano Riffle also works really well against tanks and air ships.

So does the rocket launcher (especially with the heat-seeking add-on)

I just haven't found the advantage of the Nano Rifle, besides the fact that it looks cool.

Matt Young

07-18-2009, 07:59 PM

DLC:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/demons-of-red-faction/52880

yukafls

07-18-2009, 08:15 PM

that looks awesome

dastly75

07-19-2009, 03:29 PM

Just ordered the game, hope it's as fun as the demo.

BlueScrote

07-19-2009, 03:40 PM

I think I will be hosting a game tomorrow night.

Starting at say 8:30 est Monday join my party and we can get some cag red faction multi goin

VipFREAK

07-19-2009, 03:42 PM

Shwet! Like the Mad Max look. xD

Matt Young

07-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I think I will be hosting a game tomorrow night.

Starting at say 8:30 est Monday join my party and we can get some cag red faction multi goin

Sounds good to me!

robin2099

07-19-2009, 07:00 PM

So does the rocket launcher (especially with the heat-seeking add-on)

I just haven't found the advantage of the Nano Rifle, besides the fact that it looks cool.

It also works a lot better against the flying ships. Plus every time I had to take out a bridge I used the NR and it made short work of it.

homeland

07-19-2009, 07:07 PM

I'm nearing the end and was having so much fun with just mines and the rocket launcher, never bothered to get the Nano gun. Now I'm in Eos, having done all the actual missions and destroyed all the EDF buildings and can't find the next main mission. Turns out you have to have the Nano Rifle to advance. Curious how long it would have taken me to figure that out without the internet.

necrojustice

07-19-2009, 07:44 PM

I just picked this up and it's absolutely amazing.
I haven't had this much fun with a game in a good long while.

Matt Young

07-19-2009, 09:56 PM

I just picked this up and it's absolutely amazing.
I haven't had this much fun with a game in a good long while.

It's not one of the best games I've played in a while simply because I play a lot of different stuff, but it is a really good game. I had never played the Red Faction games due to only having a GameCube when the older ones were released.

I remember having tons of fun in the original multiplayer beta, so I'm looking forward to playing with CAGs!

But on second thought, I may be a little late tomorrow. I'm not sure exactly what time I will be able to get on the Xbox, and I am possibly going to be playing a UFC CAG league fight. That shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes, though.

javeryh

07-19-2009, 10:18 PM

It's only $38 at TRU this week with the 15% off coupon from the Sunday ad. I'll probably bite.

woodcan

07-19-2009, 10:27 PM

I'll join in on the MP fun tomorrow night but it probably won't be until around 10:30 or 11PM CST.

Rei no Otaku

07-20-2009, 02:03 AM

I think I will be hosting a game tomorrow night.

Starting at say 8:30 est Monday join my party and we can get some cag red faction multi goin
I should be there.

Flak

07-20-2009, 02:04 AM

I think the hammers go beyond cosmetics, I can destroy EDF vehicles even faster with the Shattermaster. I'll go destroy some buildings with it tomorrow.

FrankySox

07-20-2009, 08:57 AM

I think I will be hosting a game tomorrow night.

Starting at say 8:30 est Monday join my party and we can get some cag red faction multi goin

I will add you as a friend and I'll definitely be on for some Red Faction!

FrankySox

07-20-2009, 11:12 PM

Sorry I didn't make it tonight guys my roommate wouldn't get off the television, I was planning on getting on at 7 and that didn't happen. If any of you are late nighters I'd love to play some around 12 or 11 cent time.

Matt Young

07-20-2009, 11:40 PM

If flesh gets on, that's one more we can add.

Flak

07-21-2009, 12:49 AM

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/red-faction-guerrilla-dlc-covers-new-ground/

Little preview of the upcoming DLC.

Rei no Otaku

07-21-2009, 12:55 AM

Sorry guys, forgot the game was tonight.

Matt Young

07-21-2009, 01:16 AM

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/red-faction-guerrilla-dlc-covers-new-ground/

Little preview of the upcoming DLC.

I also posted a video of the first DLC pack.

BlueScrote

07-21-2009, 09:09 AM

Had some fun games last night, despite the connection/party issues.

HydroX

07-21-2009, 10:01 AM

Damn it, I forgot about this too. got too involved with a co-op game of Rainbow Six Vegas. ugh. Monday night is probably the worst night to choose to do this, especially with football coming up. lol

CrimsonPaw

07-21-2009, 10:42 AM

Just grabbed this yesterday. I may just jump right into MP since I heard it's freaking awesome. Right now Assassins Creed has its hooks in me when it comes to single player, but I'll definitely get into some SP action when the time comes.

BlueScrote

07-21-2009, 02:41 PM

Damn it, I forgot about this too. got too involved with a co-op game of Rainbow Six Vegas. ugh. Monday night is probably the worst night to choose to do this, especially with football coming up. lol

What night would be best for everyone? I think I asked that earlier and nobody really gave me an answer.

Matt Young

07-21-2009, 07:22 PM

I have stuff I watch on Mondays as well (wrestling and football) but that's what my DVR is for. Fuck commercials.

Other nights are already occupied by other CAG game nights, except maybe Sunday.

That was fun last night, though, despite myriad connection issues. It was just me, BlueScrote, and KillingJoke earlier on, and then when I got back on later, I played with a good group that I'm familiar with- FrankySox, Kuriyami, ChickenBoyBryan, DarkTower, fleshribbon, and others.

HydroX

07-22-2009, 03:26 AM

What night would be best for everyone? I think I asked that earlier and nobody really gave me an answer.

It's really quite sporadic for me when I'm on.. Friday and Saturday nights are usually a no go, I mean.. I don't have DVR but I can sacrifice wrestling on Monday nights, and I hear the MNF schedule is crap this year anyway.. lol

I just need someone to remind me that this is going on, and I'll switch games in no time. So add my GT then and we'll get together in a few games and raise some carnage.

Flak

07-22-2009, 11:24 AM

I wish there was a map of singularity bomb caches. Half heartedly though, they're way more fun in multiplayer.

tcrash247

07-23-2009, 01:29 PM

I'm starting to get pretty annoyed with some of the Guerilla missions in the campaign. Apparently the developers idea of making later missions hard is to throw 40 enemies at you. Some of this shit is just downright unwinable. Destroy 30 enemy vehicles with nowhere to hide? Take out these high importance targets that are guarded by 40 EDF soldiers and 20 Marauders? Yeah, that's not fun, just annoying.

drktrpr1

07-23-2009, 05:42 PM

Yeah they are pretty ridiculous, I'm trying for the "Complete All Guerrilla Missions" Acheevs and it's pretty much a bitch.

Flak

07-23-2009, 08:31 PM

I wish Volition would patch in an upgrade you can buy for the assault rifle, for an extra clip or two. Half my enemies carry them I know, but sometimes it'd be just damn swell to have a few extra clips.

cozinator

07-25-2009, 01:51 PM

If you're having trouble, keep in mind the title of the game, and that it rewards GUERRILLA tactics. Don't stick around and fight if you don't have to - accomplish your goal and get the f out.

After completing the game on casual, I'm on my second playthrough on Normal. It feels like a whole new game - this is definitely a keeper, and I'm not even into multiplayer.

ufskenney

07-25-2009, 08:54 PM

I finished Infamous prior to playing this and there are a lot of things I wish this game had (better checkpointing, all collectibles show up on minimap, etc). Really enjoying the game overall, but if it had some of the things from Infamous it would be over the top great.

ChernobylCow

07-26-2009, 01:52 PM

If you guys want to play Monday night tell me what time would be convenient.

Soodmeg

07-26-2009, 02:20 PM

I just got this and from what you guys are saying I am almost scared to start it.

Matt Young

07-26-2009, 06:11 PM

Why, Sood?

Chernobyl, we started at 5:30 Pacific time last week.

dastly75

07-26-2009, 06:20 PM

Just got this game in the mail yesterday. I might play a little tonight as a break from studying/projects but I won't get any quality time till Thursday night.

Soodmeg

07-26-2009, 09:20 PM

Do you have to go back to a safe house after every single mission or is there some way to lose your red threat level?

Matt Young

07-26-2009, 09:29 PM

You can just lose it by waiting/driving around for 30-60 seconds.

ChernobylCow

07-27-2009, 08:10 AM

OK, you guys feel free to join us tonight. Also I'd be available anytime Wednesday to play.

ufskenney

07-27-2009, 08:57 AM

Finished the campaign last night. Overall, it is a very fun game and would recommend it. They did an awesome job with the destructible environments.

There were some minor gameplay things from Saints Row 2 that they should have incorporated into this game, but not a big deal. I also thought there were too many weapons considering you only had a choice to carry 3 at a time and it wasn't overly convenient to change. There were some weapons that I never even bought because of this.

Flak

07-27-2009, 12:10 PM

Yeah I still regret buying the arc welder and upgrading it. I never use it. I always carry an assault rifle, nano rifle, and rocket launcher now.

BlueScrote

07-27-2009, 02:18 PM

I always carry the assault rifle and the remote mines, and switch off between the rockets and nano rifle.

I'll be on today/tonight around 8:30 if we other CAGs want to join in. hopefully we wont have any connection issues this time.

Flak

07-27-2009, 02:54 PM

What's everyone's preferred convoy tactics? Rocket launcher usually does the trick for the attack ones, but I haven't figured out a method that works for capture targets.

Cantaloup

07-27-2009, 03:14 PM

Yeah I still regret buying the arc welder and upgrading it. I never use it. I always carry an assault rifle, nano rifle, and rocket launcher now.

...

What's everyone's preferred convoy tactics? Rocket launcher usually does the trick for the attack ones, but I haven't figured out a method that works for capture targets.

Use the arc welder. It will kill vehicle occupants without damaging the vehicle itself.

Soodmeg

07-27-2009, 06:53 PM

Wow, what is up with the civilians i this game? They seem hell bent on running in front of my car non stop.

I like this game a lot. Its could use a little more variety as far as side missions but its pretty solid. Havent play MP really yet.

Matt Young

07-27-2009, 08:52 PM

OK, you guys feel free to join us tonight. Also I'd be available anytime Wednesday to play.

What time tonight?

And Sood, people would jump in front of cars on Saints Row, also.

Flak

07-27-2009, 08:54 PM

People always jump in front of cars in any sandbox game. It's like, tradition. RFG is the only one to break this for me. I get 'insurgents' so anxious to give me their ride they park it right on top of me. I've even died from it once.

They follow you EVERYWHERE.

Soodmeg

07-27-2009, 09:14 PM

What time tonight?

And Sood, people would jump in front of cars on Saints Row, also.

I didnt notice it as much in SR I guess. Maybe because I didnt see moral tick away after running over my 5th person trying to back out of a lot.

Ah well at least its easy to get it back up.

BlueScrote

07-27-2009, 09:22 PM

What time tonight?

And Sood, people would jump in front of cars on Saints Row, also.

I'm on now, I'm not sure if anyone else wants to play tonight, but I'll be on for a bit.

Flak

07-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Use the arc welder. It will kill vehicle occupants without damaging the vehicle itself.
That's positively awesome. I had a bunch of extra salvage so mine is now fully upgraded. I tried it on a convoy and I don't know what went wrong but the target was half dead when I got in and the EDF blew me up shortly thereafter because I didn't take a few seconds to disable the guards.

Matt Young

07-27-2009, 10:09 PM

I'm beginning to wonder if anyone really wants to play this game. A lot of people "committed" to the game night but last week, it was just BlueScrote, KillingJoke, and me. I messaged Blue tonight, wanting to play Splosion Man if there wasn't a group, and he said nobody showed. ChernobylCow was on, but playing Prototype.

Soodmeg

07-27-2009, 10:49 PM

Ok, I am officially stumped. There is a demo master in oasis that gives you 3 pistol bullets and 1 tank and you must blow what looks like a smoke stack.

I cant for the life of me figure this one out. Seems like I have to throw the tank and shoot it in the air though.

Flak

07-27-2009, 10:50 PM

That's one way to do it Sood.

....

I guess I just missed the mp group. Would have been on sooner but I got held up.

Matt Young

07-27-2009, 10:55 PM

If I play and finish the liberation mission for a zone, can I still go back and complete the guerrilla actions therein?

Flak

07-27-2009, 11:39 PM

From what I've read you can't until you liberate all of Mars. The EDF appear again for no reason and you can do all of the guerrilla actions you missed. The difficulty is ramped up a little too. After you liberate a zone you can still do transporter and demo missions without having to beat the game however.

Radio missions apparently reset along with the reappearance of the EDF but many people are reporting problems with getting them to pop up again, leaving a lot of people with something like 100/104 guerilla actions completed. Hopefully Volition is looking into this.

Matt Young

07-27-2009, 11:57 PM

Well, shit. I guess I'd better destroy all EDF buildings and complete all guerrilla actions before I liberate the badlands.

Flak

07-28-2009, 12:02 AM

At the main menu select Options, then select Extras, then select Enter Code and enter the following code.

MAPMAYHEM: Bonus Multiplayer Map Pack Featuring Four Maps
HARDHITTER: Unlocks golden sledgehammer for single player use

Anyone know if these disable achievements or not? I'm guessing not but doesn't hurt to ask.

ufskenney

07-28-2009, 04:44 PM

Flak

07-28-2009, 05:34 PM

New Features:

New Wrecking Crew mode - Challenge Mode: There are 3 rounds of distinct submode/weapon/backpack settings per level. Each participant plays through all 3 rounds to try to get the highest score possible. Challenge Mode is the best way to enjoy WC by yourself, and we're also allowing all modes to be played with a single player.
Wrecking Crew Leaderboards: Your scores for Challenge Mode only are automatically uploaded to leaderboards (1 per level) so you can compare how you’re doing against your friends and the world.
Bonus Wrecking Crew levels unlocked: The 4 pre-order bonus WC levels are now unlocked for everyone, giving you 10 levels in which to blow everything away.
Weapon and Backpack disabling in Multiplayer: Prevent any specific backpacks or weapons from spawning in a level within a custom match.
XP multiplier for matchmaking playlists: Double XP playlists are now possible (and will be used).
Ore Deposits on Minimap: Mining ore that hasn’t been mined will now show up as purple pulsing dots on the minimap. This will help players to obtain the “Working the Land” achievement/trophy.
Support for upcoming DLC: Demons of the Badlands (http://community.redfaction.com/content/dlc-announcement-demons-badlands), our first DLC pack, will be released on August 13th.

Other Fixes:

House Arrest icons now reflect their proper completion status after you finish the last mission.
Convoy spawning is now fixed after you finish the last mission. Previously some convoys would be prevented from spawning.
Scale of some icons on the full-screen map and minimap has been fixed.
Parties are no longer allowed to matchmake into Anarchy through the "Any Playlist" selection option.
Ties no longer count as losses on the MP leaderboards.
Various minor matchmaking fixes.

Convoy spawns are getting fixed, aweesome.

Matt Young

07-28-2009, 05:48 PM

When are we getting all that?

Cantaloup

07-28-2009, 06:20 PM

When are we getting all that?

It says:

"The release date for this patch has not been finalized as of this moment, but that information should be available very soon and this post will be updated at that point."

Source:

http://community.redfaction.com/

eastshore4

07-29-2009, 11:30 AM

Sorry if it's a constant question, but what's the deal with wreckage in the game? I'm only one mission away from beating the game, but I decided I wanted to cruise back to parker and take down some of those giant smoke stacks(since they're one of the few giant pillar-like objects that topple over instead of collapsing straight downward), but all the damage I've caused way back at the beginning is still there, basically meaning that there's nothing left to break. Kinda cool that it stays there like that throughout the game, but I want more stuff to destroy! Any fix for this? Do I have to beat the game?

Flak

07-29-2009, 01:06 PM

I think all EDF buildings reset along with the EDF once you beat the game. Here's hoping Volition implements a cheat to restore all buildings whenever you want.

Soodmeg

07-29-2009, 03:05 PM

Hmm. I really dont like the multiplayer in this. I dont know why its just not my cup of tea at all.

Finish the game though it was solid but I wish they would have worked on story line more. The game is solid but could have been epic if they worked on the story more.

Still a good game though.

Matt Young

07-29-2009, 03:56 PM

I think all EDF buildings reset along with the EDF once you beat the game. Here's hoping Volition implements a cheat to restore all buildings whenever you want.

Wait, ALL the EDF buildings come back? I thought only the ones left unfinished when you liberated a sector would come back. I don't want to beat the game and have to redo every guerrilla mission just to try to get the ones I missed.

ChernobylCow

07-29-2009, 06:20 PM

Sorry I didn't try and drag everyone into a game on Monday. I saw bluescrote and flak but they were doing their own thing and I was in the groove w/Prototype. Also my parents randomly came into town and so my day off (today) is toast.

But it's not like we made a separate thread for Red Faction game night. So I don't see it as a big deal if the night doesn't come together.

Flak

07-30-2009, 12:43 AM

Wait, ALL the EDF buildings come back? I thought only the ones left unfinished when you liberated a sector would come back. I don't want to beat the game and have to redo every guerrilla mission just to try to get the ones I missed.
I honestly don't know, I haven't beaten the game yet. I'm just going off bits and pieces I've heard.

Flak

08-05-2009, 02:10 PM

We've heard a lot of the community asking for a Double XP weekend, but instead of just two days, we're going to give you four! Once the patch goes live on August 6th, all games will be Double XP until Sunday (August 9th) at Midnight PST. No matter which playlist you pick, you can earn a ton of XP and make your way up to the elusive Ostrich Hammer (http://community.redfaction.com/content/developer-diary-new-sledgehammer-0).
Another addition to this patch is a new playlist titled "MLG Playlist". This specific playlist contains rules that were sent to us from MLG and are equivalent to what the 4v4 Ladder Tournament (http://community.redfaction.com/content/mlg-gamebattles-4v4-ladder-tournament-nearly-5000-prizes) will follow, across multiple modes. This is a great way to get in a quick pick-up game with your team without having to setup a custom game. You can find the full playlist settings here (http://gamebattles.com/xbox360/red-faction-guerrilla/ladder/rfg-online-tournament/rules), just scroll down until you see "K. Settings".
As per usual update status, the 360 patch normally goes live around 4AM PST and the PS3 will go live sometime in the afternoon. If it's not up directly at 4 AM for those of you who sit and watch the atomic clock (http://www.time.gov/), just be patient and grab a snack (http://img12.yfrog.com/img12/1483/1mx.jpg) while you wait. There will be plenty of time to experience the new Challenge Mode in Wrecking Crew, go hunting for some elusive Mining Ore, or build up your XP with a few MP games. Remember that our first DLC pack will be releasing next week, so stay tuned for more information on that soon. You can find the rest of the patch notes here (http://community.redfaction.com/content/rfg-official-patch-coming-soon).

Source (http://community.redfaction.com/content/patch-out-august-6th-double-xp-long-weekend-0)

Faster than I expected. I will definitely be playing lots this weekend, hopefully getting to that 10k exp cheese point at least.