Red Faction is a first-person shooter video game developed by Volition and published by THQ for PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows in 2001, and Macintosh platforms in 2001 and 2002.

Past games had allowed limited alteration of the environment through scripted means, or special triggered areas which would add or remove certain predefined level elements.

[12] The PC version of Red Faction includes an extra level called "Glass House" which allows the player to experiment with GeoMod as a mechanic in a sandbox environment.

2 additional multiplayer levels for the PC version were each included as exclusive content for players who purchased the game from either GameStop or Electronics Boutique.

The living conditions are deplorable, human rights for the miners are few, and a disease called "The Plague" is running rampant throughout the colony with no known antidote available—predominantly within the confines of the mine complex.

[17] After destroying the space station, Parker lands back on Mars via an escape pod, Ultor brings out its reserve of mercenaries to help them in their fight against the miners.

Lead designer Alan Lawrance acknowledged the similarities in a 2014 interview but stated the film was not used as the main inspiration; any connection is purely coincidental.

[52] GameSpot stated, "Although Red Faction rarely outstrips the games it draws inspiration from, the fact that there are times when it shows them up at all is pretty impressive.

"[43] PlanetPS2 commented, "Red Faction delivers a satisfying, if slightly flawed single player experience and a distracting, but ultimately shallow multiplayer mode.

"[46] Chester "Chet" Barber of NextGen said in its July 2001 issue, "Although Red Faction isn't the most inventive FPS out there, it proves to be worthy with a solid single-player mode.

Mixing tried, true, and blisteringly entertaining action with superb AI, innovative game design elements, and a constantly moving storyline to drive this long and challenging shooter forward, Red Faction manages to shoot a breath of fresh air into the whole genre.

[60] Uncle Dust of GamePro said, "Red Faction hits the mark, combining superior technology and awesome graphics with an intense, lengthy, and satisfying story line to keep gamers fighting for the rebellion with all they've got.

"[51] PC Gamer commented, "As far as looks go, Red Faction is more like the cute girl next door than a hot fashion model from the Upper West Side: It's pretty, but it won't make a man drop to his knees and thank God for giving him sight.

"[56] GameSpot noted, "Its relative lack of originality can ... undermine Red Faction's appeal for more-experienced players, for whom the game will provide mostly familiar territory.

"[62] Maxim gave the PS2 version all five stars and said, "We have to admit that most first-person games nauseate us, but [Red Faction]'s smooth graphics and easy gameplay make it hard to put down.

[57] Star Dingo of GamePro, however, said of the same N-Gage version, "To be honest, the levels (small and right-angle-filled as they are) are fairly well-balanced in terms of weapon and enemy placement; the music generates atmosphere; and there are good vocal and audio cues.

It takes place on Earth and tells the story of a group of supersoldiers, including the main character, who are physically enhanced by the nanotechnology originally developed by Capek on Mars.