in this game is amazing, it's just unfortunate that it hasn't been used to its fullest potential." 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." Jason D'Aprile of Extended Play gave it four stars out of five, saying, "To say Red Faction is the best shooter on the PS2 doesn't do it justice -- it's one of the best shooters available for any system, and easily one of the best games on the PlayStation2. 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. If you love great action, go out and get this game." However, Edge gave it the lowest score of five out of ten. For the PC version, IGN stated, "It's all about the gameplay, and when you crank this baby to hard or, God forbid, im-freaking-possible, you'll find the gameplay to keep you going for hours piled upon days, piled upon weeks." 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." 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. Nevertheless, Red Faction is an accomplished shooter in its own right." GameRevolution called the game "a fine FPS with plenty of action and intense gameplay, even if it is derivative, too short and a tad uninspired." However, Jeff Lundrigan of NextGen said in its December 2001 issue, "Red Faction on PC is well worth playing for its engaging storyline and varied gameplay, but as a PC title, it's enjoyable without being especially notable." Steve Bauman of Computer Games Magazine gave it three stars out of five, saying, "It has the setup, but its drab, by-the-numbers execution lacks any flair."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