Not a COD fanboy game.
This is the first red faction game I played. I find it quite fun and interesting that you have so meany weapons to choose. NO they are not mindless weapons and depending on the situation you will need to use them. Later on you will figure out which are the best and combine them to your liking. I also love how you can repair terrain and destroy absolutely everything. I only played the story mode and the scenery is quite nice. It's not all run around and shoot. Later on your get to use robots and each one is quite unique. From land to factories to volcanoes to god knows "hell".
You will find this game entertaining if you like to blow up stuff, use your creativity, aliens, wide areas, spend money on stuff etc.
I give it a 8.5
Problems: Bug audio problem. Sometimes get stuck when terrain breaks, but nothing you cannot get out of. Its a little annoying though. Hardcore mode isn't hardcore mode. Feels like it could be harder, but you will find it hard is some spots which is good. I love difficult games.