Platform: PC/PS2
Genre: 3D Action
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Volition
Is there life on Mars? His version of the answer to this question, we have decided to offer gentlemen developers Volition, creating a first-person shooter, whose action takes place entirely on this perennial red planet.
It is worth noting that the original Red Faction won out on the PlayStation 2 console, where the vocation was to prove himself with the best hand and get the laurels of "next-generation shooter." Playing the public very well received toy, though, because first-person shooters on the PS2 - like, say, polar bears in the wilderness. That is too little.
Now the PC-version of Red Faction, flavored with multiplayer for 32 people, and the map editor, decided to please their owners coming desktops. But on the PC FPS situation is somewhat different: here on them, on the contrary, there is no salvation, hard drives sometimes just pop the seams on the abundance of regular and Unreal'ov Quake'ov. So what fate awaits Red Faction here?
The plot of the newly-fledged game, of course, must like the look and all fans of science fiction. In the role of the protagonist acts Parker, a miner who is forced to the rest of her life work hard to Mars under the relentless gaze of dictatorial corporation Ultor. Still, according to Volition, on the red planet life is possible, but how good it is? Rust-Covered dish of porridge in the morning, the constant attacks from the guards, calloused hands from overwork and an iron bed for the night - that is, perhaps, and all the charm wherewith every day pampered inhumane Ultor their wards.
It is clear that sooner or later will riot, and it seems his time has come. In one, as always a wonderful weekday Parker became an involuntary witness, and later a party revolt fed up with Martian life of workers. No hesitation in picking Taser lifeless body of one of the guards, Parker takes the first step toward an uneasy road to freedom.
To say that Red Faction is very different from the standard, stuffed to the eyeballs ekshenom, shooters - means to deceive oneself. Almost incessant shooting, deafening explosions and a few veiled stupidity of enemies and allies - all of this rebellion of miners on Mars. More precisely, even to say a riot Parker. Of course, sometimes our hero to help fellow sufferers, but usually accompanied by their enemies to the nearest assistance ends. The fact is that after a few seconds after meeting with the apostates of their steaming carcasses have nowhere to go farther than the state. And why should climb to backfire, like flies on a herring?
Here and there, we even allow popolzovavshis various techniques for its intended purpose: a mini-submarine from a vessel to gruzovichkov and flyers. Well, well - on my own two feet. Dressed in a red protective clothing and carry a decent arsenal, our hero smartly run and besides, it is easy and high jumps.Gravity, you say? I do not know, was not.
In addition to malicious security guards, which occur most often during the entire trip can run into huge robots or creatures-effects-of unsuccessful experiments. Incidentally, opponents were somewhat cleverer our friends-miners and even denouement games begin all with great tenacity deviate shots hide behind walls and much better aim when shooting. It is also quite capable adversary take to flight, realizing the power of the miner with shotganom or simply wasted in vain all his ammunition.
Ammunition of the Parker is typical for the majority of known shooters, but the cannon performed exceptionally cute and functional. On the assault rifle at the side pasted eye pleasing digital display of the remaining rounds, rocket launcher is able to capture the human heat through the walls, and a flamethrower can borrow an explosive canister of fuel. In fashion, with all guns firing there is an alternative. Disappointing is that when shooting from any of the first two sniper rifles, the sight is absolutely still. What, again gravity?
But much vaunted technology Geo-Mod, which allows carry bits walls and other objects that truly adds a pepper in the game. The first time his own pistol doing dyrischu in the wall, freeing up the passage to the next room - a feeling of inexpressible. Of course, such vandalism in particular often we do not give, otherwise just be all the architectural delights designers have gone to the dog under the tail), therefore, can only destroy certain walls and strictly reserved for this business field. But it is worth noting that the restriction is done skillfully and did not even notice.
The graphics engine in the game is definitely not up to the recognized masterpieces of the genre. Although modelki characters delight its detail, they are animated pretty weird. On the realistic movements can be no question, take a look at least on their race - very funny:) Of all the special effects are different colorful explosions and breaking glass. Recent fighting in the laws of physics, spectacular cracking from the center of the projectile entry and then torn into small pieces throughout the county. Architecture level is not particularly navorochena, but this fault is likely to own surroundings, dark, futuristic and Mars. But they perfectly set the mood and atmosphere of the game.
In practice singlpleernoe adventure was not very long, but rich and fascinating: the passage of the game take about ten hours. It should do its good work of the various modes and support for multiplayer games. For fans of online fun in store for deatmatch'a 20 cards, and 7 maps for CTF. By the way, regarding the "capture the flag" and Geo-Mod: now no longer required long and tedious to wander through the corridors to get to the center of the enemy, it is enough to pull out of the wide legs and an explosive ... pave currently shortest path;)
Despite what Red Faction created on likeness majority known shuterov toy possesses its honed style wholeheartedly absorbing atmosphere and gripping storyline. And from the incessant drive so do nowhere to go. Yet, because of some flaws and shortcomings, as a result of Volition has turned a such a strong middling, which is increasingly able to please disadvantaged FPS-s owners PS2.For holders of the same PC Red Faction, in principle, is a less interesting, but, nevertheless, still deserves attention.
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