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Red Faction: Guerrilla is the third game in the Red Faction series developed by [[Volition Inc.]] and published by [[THQ Inc.]] Red Faction: Guerrilla has been in development for over 4 years as of September 2008.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Red Faction: Guerrilla is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, 50 years after the events of the original [[Red Faction]] (around the year 2208). Players take the role of an insurgent fighter named [[Alec Mason]] with the newly re-established [[Red Faction(Rebellion)|Red Faction]] movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive [[Earth Defense Force]] (EDF - allies in the first [[Red Faction]]). Throughout their fight for freedom, players carve their own path, wreaking havoc across the vast, open-world environment of [[Mars]], from the desolate mining outpost of [[Parker(Settlement)|Parker]] to the gleaming EDF capital city of [[Eos(City)|Eos]] to the Earth-like region known as [[Oasis]].
Red Faction: Guerrilla is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on [[Mars]], set roughly 50 years after the events of the original [[Red Faction (Game)|Red Faction]] (around the year 2120). Players take the role of an insurgent fighter named [[Alec Mason]] with the newly re-established [[Red Faction(Rebellion)|Red Faction]] movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive [[Earth Defense Force]] ([[EDF]] - allies in the first [[Red Faction (Game)|Red Faction]]). Throughout their fight for freedom, players carve their own path, wreaking havoc across the vast, open-world environment of [[Mars]], from the desolate mining outpost of [[Parker(Settlement)|Parker]] to the gleaming [[EDF]] capital city of [[Eos(City)|Eos]] to the [[Earth]]-like region known as [[Oasis]].


[[Image:Red_Faction_Guerrilla.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Red Faction: Guerrilla boxart]]
[[Image:Red_Faction_Guerrilla.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Red Faction: Guerrilla boxart]]


Utilizing improvised weapons, explosives and re-purposed mining equipment and vehicles, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to tear through fully destructible environments in an unforgiving Martian landscape swarming with EDF forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire. Red Faction: Guerrilla also features a robust multiplayer component, including several modes focused on destruction-based gameplay.  
Utilizing improvised weapons, explosives and re-purposed mining equipment and vehicles, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to tear through fully destructible environments in an unforgiving Martian landscape swarming with [[EDF]] forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire. Red Faction: Guerrilla also features a robust multiplayer component, including several modes focused on destruction-based gameplay
 
The game starts out with [[Alec Mason]], the protagonist, landing on [[Mars]] and meeting his brother, [[Dan Mason]]. As they drive through the streets of [[Mars]], a group of [[EDF]] cars nearly crashes into them. This starts Dan talking about all of the horrible things [[EDF]] has done to the people of [[Mars]]. As he speaks, scenes of cruelty are shown, such as death squads and beatings. When Alec and Dan arrive at their destination, an abandoned lab, they spot a gunship flying in the air. The player is then tasked with destroying the abandoned buildings while their brother keeps a lookout. As the player returns to the vehicle, the gunship returns and orders Dan to surrender, revealing that he was part of [[Red Faction]]. When Dan tries to run, the gunship shoots him and Alec. Alec survives but Dan is killed instantly. He returns to Dan's home to find that [[EDF]] has raided the house. When the soldiers see Alec they order him to drop his "weapon" (a sledgehammer). Alec is accused of being a part of the Red Faction insurgents by the commander and is placed under arrest. Despite Alec's protests of arriving today which is responded with the commander saying "I guess you work fast." And retorts that Alec had detonators for the remote charges the player used in the first game play sequence. Alec responds to being a mining engineer and having a permit for the charges, which results in the commander pushing him off and retorts once more "It just got revoked!" the commander then orders the platoon with him to shoot and kill Alec. Before he can be killed [[Red Faction]] members start engaging the soldiers. As all of soldiers fall except for the commander, Alec picks up the sledgehammer and kills the leader with it. The leader of the [[Red Faction]] walks up to Alec and tells him that whether he likes it or not, he is now part of the rebellion.
 
== Wrecking Crew ==
 
''Main Article: [[Wrecking Crew]]''
 
Wrecking Crew is a hot-seat multiplayer game of destruction unique to Red Faction: Guerrilla. This mode is offered as essentially single player full screen gaming, with the option to specify players and accumulate scores while taking turns playing the game.  


Rick White revealed that most of the game will take place on the terraformed surface of [[Mars]], with some parts in other places such as the [[Ultor]] labs to pay homage to the first [[Red Faction]]. Not much else is known of the game’s plot.
==Multiplayer==
==Multiplayer==
Red Faction: Guerrilla will feature online multiplayer as [[Red Faction]](PC) did.  There is no cross-platform multiplayer, so gamers are limited to playing others on the same platform.
Red Faction: Guerrilla features online multiplayer. it utilizes a matchmaking system similar to that of the Halo series. The current game modes include [[Demolition]], [[Anarchy]], [[Siege]], [[Capture The Flag]], and [[Team Anarchy]]. Before Siege and Demolition can be played, the player must achieve a certain rank.
 
The PC version of Red Faction: Guerrilla will not feature dedicated servers, instead clients will have to host "listen" servers.


== Area ==
== Area ==
Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on a section of Mars called [[Tharsis]]. Tharsis is made up of 6 sectors.
Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on a section of [[Mars]] called [[Tharsis]]. [[Tharsis]] is made up of 6 sectors.


*[[Eos(City)|Eos]]
*[[Eos(City)|Eos]]
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*[[Oasis]]
*[[Oasis]]
*[[The Badlands]]
*[[The Badlands]]
*[[Fire Free Zone]]
*[[Free Fire Zone]]
 
In the expansion pack [[Demons of the Badlands]] there is another location Mariner Valley.


==Platforms==
==Platforms==
Red Faction: Guerrilla will be released in June 2009 on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Cross-platform multiplayer will not be available. The PC version of Red Faction: Guerrilla will be available for purchase through Valve's '''Steam''' content distribution system[http://store.steampowered.com/app/20500/], as well as via retail.
Red Faction: Guerrilla has been released for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The PC version was released on September 15, 2009 (North America) and September 18, 2009 (International). Cross-platform multiplayer will not be available. The PC version of Red Faction: Guerrilla is available for purchase through Valve's '''Steam''' content distribution system[http://store.steampowered.com/app/20500/], as well as via retail. On 9 July 2009, [[THQ Inc.]] announced that the "Raptr" client will be bundled with Red Faction: Guerrilla along with Games for Windows Live and Steam (if you buy the game via Steam). [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175254]
 
On 6/30/10 the game was available for $5.00 as part of a promotion via Steam.


==Collector's Items==
==Collector's Items==
''For US/Canada, the pre*sale programs are as follows: ''
As preorder bonuses, the following items were given away at different stores around the world:
*[[AmRuKuo]] 700M [[Heavy Walker]] figurine
*Official Handbook
*Official Comic Book
*RF:G Official Keychain
*RF:G Official T-Shirt


'''GameStop:'''
==Previous Games==
[[Red Faction (Game)|Red Faction]] and [[Red Faction II]] are the two previous games in this series.


*Guerrilla Handbook: Learn the tactics of guerrilla warfare with 128 pages of story details, tips, tricks, cheats and art including a 28 page comic book exclusive.
==Sequels==
*Four Wrecking Crew Maps: Compete against your friends to cause the most destruction with these exclusive unlockable Wrecking Crew party*game maps. the other way to get these maps is to enter this code: '''MAPMAYHEM'''
Formally announced on GameTrailers TV on June 4, 2010, [[Red Faction: Armageddon]] stars [[Alec Mason]] and [[Samanya]]'s grandson, [[Darius Mason]], and takes place 50 years after the events of Guerilla. A cataclysmic event of Mars' surface has forced those above to begin life anew in the mines below. A swarm of surface-dwelling creatures have invaded the underground mine network and threaten the lives of those who live there.
*Bonus Coupons:  Receive $5 off the Official Strategy Guide and $10 off a Microsoft Xbox 360 Live Wireless Headset
 
'''Best Buy: (in-store only)'''
 
*Walker Action Figure: A fully-posable action figure based on the Red Faction mining Walker.  The Heavy Walker is powerful enough to tear through buildings and destroy vehicles in one hit.  On Mars, nothing brings down a building faster.
 
'''Amazon:'''
 
*Golden Sledgehammer: Forged from gold found deep within the abandoned Ultor Mines, the golden sledgehammer is prized among Martian miners for its strength and durability. Able to deal more damage than standard*issue sledgehammers, this tool proves a significant tactical advantage for both peaceful and hostile purposes.  the other way to get is putting in this code: '''HARDHITTER'''
 
'''Hollywood Video:'''


*Red Faction Lithograph: A limited edition lithograph print of Mason under fire from EDF forces.
==Trivia==
In the [[Dust]] [[Safehouse]], the radio operator can occasionaly be heard saying "Cut the chatter Freeman,"
This may be a possible reference to Half-Life's protaganist, Gordon Freeman. This is hinted to not only in the name Freeman, but also in that the Gordon of Half-Life does not talk.


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In the EDF bases, calls for Pvt. Calhoon are made over the speaker system. This is a reference to Barney Calhoun of the HL series.


''For Australia, the pre-sale programs are as follows:''
The areas Parker and Eos are named after characters from RF1.


'''EB Games:'''
In Eos, there is the Hendrix Memorial, as well as Hendrix Hall. Hendrix was a character who helps you (but dies) in RF1.


*Walker Action Figure: A fully-opposable action figure based on the Red Faction mining Walker.  The Heavy Walker is powerful enough to tear through buildings and destroy vehicles in one hit.  On Mars, nothing brings down a building faster.
In Eos, there is the body and radio tag of Alias, the hero from RF2.


'''JB Hi Fi:'''
In Eos, there is a War Memorial statue which has a plaque. One of the names on the plaque is Bryan Adams (a singer).


*Guerrilla Handbook: Learn the tactics of guerrilla warfare with 128 pages of story details, tips, tricks, cheats and art including a 28 page comic book exclusive.
In Badlands, there is an old man who constantly reminisces about the good old days, etc. Listen to him long enough and he says "They used to call me Crazy Parker". This could be Parker, the hero from RF1.


'''GAME:'''
In Badlands, you will find one of the Martian Rover probes.


*Red Faction Guerrilla T*Shirt
The "It just got revoked" line may be a reference to the famous line in [[wikipedia:Lethal Weapon 2|Lethal Weapon 2]]


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There's a glitch at the [[Dust Safehouse]] where if you smash the thing the guy who is lying on his back is welding then the guy gets crushed and the arm he was using to weld flies about madly.
 
''Europe will go here once I get the info.''
 
==Previous Games==
[[Red Faction]] and [[Red Faction II]] are the two previous games in this series.
 
==Sequels==
No sequels to Red Faction: Guerrilla have been announced as of yet.


==Related Pages==
==Related Pages==
*[[Red Faction]]
*[[Red Faction (Rebellion)|Red Faction]]
*[[Backpack]]
*[[Backpack]]
*[[RF:G Weapon Guide]]
*[[RF:G Weapon Guide]]
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*[[Earth Defense Force]]
*[[Earth Defense Force]]
*[[Marauders]]
*[[Marauders]]
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Red Faction: Guerrilla is the third game in the Red Faction series developed by Volition Inc. and published by THQ Inc. Red Faction: Guerrilla has been in development for over 4 years as of September 2008.

Plot

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, set roughly 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction (around the year 2120). Players take the role of an insurgent fighter named Alec Mason with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force (EDF - allies in the first Red Faction). Throughout their fight for freedom, players carve their own path, wreaking havoc across the vast, open-world environment of Mars, from the desolate mining outpost of Parker to the gleaming EDF capital city of Eos to the Earth-like region known as Oasis.

Red Faction: Guerrilla boxart

Utilizing improvised weapons, explosives and re-purposed mining equipment and vehicles, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to tear through fully destructible environments in an unforgiving Martian landscape swarming with EDF forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire. Red Faction: Guerrilla also features a robust multiplayer component, including several modes focused on destruction-based gameplay.

The game starts out with Alec Mason, the protagonist, landing on Mars and meeting his brother, Dan Mason. As they drive through the streets of Mars, a group of EDF cars nearly crashes into them. This starts Dan talking about all of the horrible things EDF has done to the people of Mars. As he speaks, scenes of cruelty are shown, such as death squads and beatings. When Alec and Dan arrive at their destination, an abandoned lab, they spot a gunship flying in the air. The player is then tasked with destroying the abandoned buildings while their brother keeps a lookout. As the player returns to the vehicle, the gunship returns and orders Dan to surrender, revealing that he was part of Red Faction. When Dan tries to run, the gunship shoots him and Alec. Alec survives but Dan is killed instantly. He returns to Dan's home to find that EDF has raided the house. When the soldiers see Alec they order him to drop his "weapon" (a sledgehammer). Alec is accused of being a part of the Red Faction insurgents by the commander and is placed under arrest. Despite Alec's protests of arriving today which is responded with the commander saying "I guess you work fast." And retorts that Alec had detonators for the remote charges the player used in the first game play sequence. Alec responds to being a mining engineer and having a permit for the charges, which results in the commander pushing him off and retorts once more "It just got revoked!" the commander then orders the platoon with him to shoot and kill Alec. Before he can be killed Red Faction members start engaging the soldiers. As all of soldiers fall except for the commander, Alec picks up the sledgehammer and kills the leader with it. The leader of the Red Faction walks up to Alec and tells him that whether he likes it or not, he is now part of the rebellion.

Wrecking Crew

Main Article: Wrecking Crew

Wrecking Crew is a hot-seat multiplayer game of destruction unique to Red Faction: Guerrilla. This mode is offered as essentially single player full screen gaming, with the option to specify players and accumulate scores while taking turns playing the game.

Multiplayer

Red Faction: Guerrilla features online multiplayer. it utilizes a matchmaking system similar to that of the Halo series. The current game modes include Demolition, Anarchy, Siege, Capture The Flag, and Team Anarchy. Before Siege and Demolition can be played, the player must achieve a certain rank.

The PC version of Red Faction: Guerrilla will not feature dedicated servers, instead clients will have to host "listen" servers.

Area

Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on a section of Mars called Tharsis. Tharsis is made up of 6 sectors.

In the expansion pack Demons of the Badlands there is another location Mariner Valley.

Platforms

Red Faction: Guerrilla has been released for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The PC version was released on September 15, 2009 (North America) and September 18, 2009 (International). Cross-platform multiplayer will not be available. The PC version of Red Faction: Guerrilla is available for purchase through Valve's Steam content distribution system[1], as well as via retail. On 9 July 2009, THQ Inc. announced that the "Raptr" client will be bundled with Red Faction: Guerrilla along with Games for Windows Live and Steam (if you buy the game via Steam). [2]

On 6/30/10 the game was available for $5.00 as part of a promotion via Steam.

Collector's Items

As preorder bonuses, the following items were given away at different stores around the world:

  • AmRuKuo 700M Heavy Walker figurine
  • Official Handbook
  • Official Comic Book
  • RF:G Official Keychain
  • RF:G Official T-Shirt

Previous Games

Red Faction and Red Faction II are the two previous games in this series.

Sequels

Formally announced on GameTrailers TV on June 4, 2010, Red Faction: Armageddon stars Alec Mason and Samanya's grandson, Darius Mason, and takes place 50 years after the events of Guerilla. A cataclysmic event of Mars' surface has forced those above to begin life anew in the mines below. A swarm of surface-dwelling creatures have invaded the underground mine network and threaten the lives of those who live there.

Trivia

In the Dust Safehouse, the radio operator can occasionaly be heard saying "Cut the chatter Freeman," This may be a possible reference to Half-Life's protaganist, Gordon Freeman. This is hinted to not only in the name Freeman, but also in that the Gordon of Half-Life does not talk.

In the EDF bases, calls for Pvt. Calhoon are made over the speaker system. This is a reference to Barney Calhoun of the HL series.

The areas Parker and Eos are named after characters from RF1.

In Eos, there is the Hendrix Memorial, as well as Hendrix Hall. Hendrix was a character who helps you (but dies) in RF1.

In Eos, there is the body and radio tag of Alias, the hero from RF2.

In Eos, there is a War Memorial statue which has a plaque. One of the names on the plaque is Bryan Adams (a singer).

In Badlands, there is an old man who constantly reminisces about the good old days, etc. Listen to him long enough and he says "They used to call me Crazy Parker". This could be Parker, the hero from RF1.

In Badlands, you will find one of the Martian Rover probes.

The "It just got revoked" line may be a reference to the famous line in Lethal Weapon 2

There's a glitch at the Dust Safehouse where if you smash the thing the guy who is lying on his back is welding then the guy gets crushed and the arm he was using to weld flies about madly.

Related Pages

Template:Red Faction Games