A game where you can destroy everything and everyone. Revolutionary, to say the least.
-Awesome side missions,
-great storyline (especially toward the end.),
-destruction capabilities,
-graphics (For said destruction capabilities, it is very nice), and the -ending.
Con's:
-Sometimes repetitive, but not quite the modernized sense of repetitive. You are doing the same type of missions for a lot of the guerrilla actions, but each of them are different in their own sense. Not just in location; but in the story behind each (If you listen to the character giving you the quest before accepting), way it's played out, and even what needs to be done in some.
-Weapons, as in the guns, aren't the most fantastic. I would rank them mediocre, especially with the limited ammo capabilities. You'll love the hammer, though.
-The world isn't the most dynamic. You can destroy everything, yes, but the world at points seems lonely. You can't talk to AI and most places just have that feeling, may just of been me.
-AI isn't the brightest, but not bad. My real complaint is the civilians, they hear gun shots and they walk away slowly covering their head. A lot of times appearing to just go in a circle.
Though I listed a lot of con's, those are my only complaints, and even they are minimal really. Just didn't get a ten because of them, doesn't mean it knocks it down so much. But I felt anyone considering a buy reading this would want to know the whole story.
Now, onto second part;
Storyline: 8
Graphics: 9
Originality: 9
Soundtrack: 7
Characters: 8
Replay Values: 9
Controls: 10
Sense of Accomplishment: 10
I'll elaborate:
-The story is great, you actually feel like a member of Red Faction full through. Except for the beginning. In risks of spoilers I won't mention exactly, but after seeing the first cut scene you will know what I mean.
-Graphics are nice, but not astonishing. The only reason I ranked so high is because I never had a glitch once with them, and for being able to destroy everything it sure looks stylish doing it.
-No other game gave potential and delivered like this in regards to originality, besides it's predecessors.
-Soundtrack, characters, and replay value are self explanatory.
-Controls need it's own category because of their awesomeness. New players adapt fast, and it has everything you'd ask for in it. Plus, easy to use.
-Every time you bring down a ginormous building with rockets, C4, a Walker, or even just your trusty hammer, you'll have fun watching it fall.
(TL;DR section) All in all, it was a great game I'd recommend to everyone, has awesome features, with just a few complaints. You can pick it up cheap so give it a shot if you like these types of games. One of my favorites when I want to destroy no doubt.