Review: 'Red Faction' provides great action

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By Uncle Dust

(IDG) -- THQ's "Red Faction" gives action gamers one of the most thrilling rides yet on the Sony PlayStation 2. With its innovative Geo-Mod technology that allows players to blast away the environments as well as enemies, and an awesome (and lengthy) storyline, this game packs in plenty of thrills. Including visual stylings from recent sci-fi classics like "Aliens," "The Abyss," and "Total Recall," and varied gameplay featuring multiple vehicles to pilot, timed tasks, and some tricky stealth maneuvers, "Red Faction' is a complete package. The most satisfying single-player FPS on the PS2 yet -- run, don't walk, to join the "Red Faction" revolution.

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• Grapics: 4.5. Vast levels, tons of great weapons, stylish character design -- this game has it all. The only drawback is frequent, lengthy load times.

• Sound: 4.5. The voice-acting is solid throughout, while the constant sound of weaponfire keeps you on edge. The music blends smoothly into the background.

• Controls: 4.0. Dual analog sticks give you pinpoint control when in a firefight, but the frequent narrow platforms and ladders will test your patience.

• Fun Factor: 5.0. This game would be rad just to blow stuff up, but when you throw in a terrific story, it becomes a must-have addition to your PS2 library.