We Love It's Guide to…
As Martian mercenary Darius Mason, fight a buried threat in a third-person shooter built around smashing and rebuilding structures.
Released 06 Jun 2011
Smash Martian Structures
Rebuild Broken Structures
Fling Debris at Enemies
Red Faction: Armageddon Path to War includes 4 new missions, 2 unlockable items and 10 new achievements!
Developed by Volition · Published by Deep Silver









Darius Mason makes his living as a mercenary on Mars, where human settlements have moved underground after the planet’s surface was devastated. A job at an old temple unleashes a new threat, drawing Darius into a fight to protect the colonies.
The linear third-person shooter campaign takes Darius through underground settlements and across the Martian surface. Fight enemy hordes with a varied arsenal, use vehicles in combat sections, and turn destructible structures and loose debris into weapons.
The Nano Forge lets Darius unleash blasts and reconstruct damaged structures, including cover and routes through levels. Collect scrap from combat and destruction to buy upgrades. Infestation offers cooperative wave survival for up to four players, while Ruin features destruction-focused competitive and casual modes.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its physical destruction, the ability to rebuild structures, and creative weapons—especially using the Magnet Gun to throw objects at enemies. Some also enjoy the focused shooter combat and vehicle sections. Reviews are mixed: recurring criticisms include the linear, cave-heavy levels, repetitive encounters, and a story many find generic.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 58 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
|
| Content notices |
|
| Metacritic | 74/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
Games similar to Red Faction®: Armageddon™