Red Faction II

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Twenty-second century Earth. Five years after the rebellion on Mars.

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1001 reviews
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Developer:
Volition
Publisher:
Focus Multimedia
Engine:
Geo-Mod
Release date:
06 August 2009
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (1001)

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Description

Twenty-second century Earth. Five years after the rebellion on Mars.
For the last 15 years, Sopot, the corrupt dictator, has oppressed the people of the Commonwealth. His relentless pursuit of unification with the neighboring United Republic has left the country soaked in unnecessary bloodshed and poverty. Propaganda is plastered throughout communities and a Public Information Building, built as a tribute to the self-centered chancellor, spews news broadcasts with claims of victory as more and more soldiers fall victim. Fed up after years on the front lines, a group of super-soldiers injected with nanotechnology vow to replace the dictator and restore peace.
Defend your country as Alias, a demolitions expert, with the help of your five squad members, each specializing in their own method of destruction. Fight through diverse levels using vehicles, an arsenal of specialized weapons and massive explosives in your rampage to overthrow the government.
  • Revamped Geo-Mod™ engine — the only FPS with real-time, arbitrary geometry modification
  • All new storyline & characters — fight as a member of an elite squad of six
  • Enhanced graphics and pre-rendered cut scenes for a completely immersive experience
  • Utilize four varied vehicles in combat including a tank, hover flyer and submarine
  • Acquire superior firepower from multiple boss battles
  • Fourteen specialized weapons of mass destruction including dual-handed combinations
  • All new inventory of useful items - health kits, night vision, numerous grenades and more
  • Stealth, puzzle solving and action oriented objectives
  • Advanced AI behavior - AI works in squads and reacts realistically to each combat situation
  • Experience alternate endings based on style of combat - good or bad "karma"

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Operating System:
Windows® 2000/XP
DirectX Version:
DirectX 8.1
Processor:
Pentium III 500 MHz or greater
Memory:
128 MB RAM
Video Card:
3D Graphics Accelerator Card (16 MB)
Sound:
DirectX 8.1 Certified Sound Card

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

Anton.HystriX
Not recommended | 22 Nov 2025
10.9h played

I am a big fan of the original Red Faction. I have beaten it at least 15 times since 2001 and prefer to play on the highest Impossible difficulty which is quite challeging and interesting. When RF2 originally released I

Helpful: 8
Joker
Recommended | 11 Jan 2026
13.3h played

Overall: While it’s a solid FPS for its era, modern players may find it a bit underwhelming. In my opinion, it is the weakest entry in the series, but it still has redeeming qualities that make it entertaining. Because

Helpful: 4
💥Nekomin💥
Recommended | 15 Sept 2025
16.4h played

A very old RF game, but at least its' functioning unlike the 4th entry in the series. Most reviews seem to have a "skill issue" problem and are not tied to the tech limitations of early 2000s.

Helpful: 5
DeadCenter
Not recommended | 13 Sept 2025
10.0h played

Not nearly as enjoyable as its predecessor. Unlike Red Faction 1, Volition's GeoMod engine is a mere shadow of itself in RF2. A gimmick in which the environment is malleable only insofar as it takes you down the linear,

Helpful: 0
The Weeknd
Recommended | 28 Jun 2025
5.4h played

This is not a marvel of storytelling but it is really fun and enjoyable. Lots of cool vehicles, weapons, and levels like the first game. Voice acting is hilarious and adds to funky charm.

Helpful: 4
Adamka
Not recommended | 09 Aug 2025
18.3h played

Red Faction II feels like a budget knockoff of itself and that’s impressive in the worst way possible. The destructible environments are still here, but now they’re just decoration for a bland shooting gallery.

Helpful: 2