Humble’s latest game bundle includes almost all the games from the Saints Row and Red Faction franchises for a measly $10. For comparison, Steam has a similar bundle available that is much more expensive. The Plaion the Hits Bundle includes Sinterklaas 2the remastered version of Saints Row: the third, as well as the final entry in the series and its DLC, Saints Row: Hole from Hell. But for me the real star is here Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered.
Red Faction Guerrilla: Re-Mars-Tered is a great game with a terrible title. Originally developed by Volition in 2009 and then remastered in 2018, the game includes many of the trappings you’d expect from an open-world title, such as a map full of chores to complete. What states Guerrilla What’s still special, however, is the unprecedented level of destructibility, even by today’s standards.
Buildings and fortifications crumble and explode in spectacular fashion, whether that’s from a well-placed demo attack, or from plowing through a load-bearing column with your trusty sledgehammer. The gameplay in the remastered version is virtually unchanged from the original, but features improved graphics and the ability to run natively at 4K. And to top it all off, it works extremely well on the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally.
Image: Volition, Kaiko/THQ Nordic
The other entries in the Red Faction franchise in the bundle aren’t bad, but are certainly relics of their time. The original’s Geo-Mod engine was a technical marvel in 2001 as it allowed the player to deform terrain and structures with explosives. While the 2003 sequel bears the stamp of the “Halo killer” era of gaming, complete with on-rails turret sections, regenerating health and dual wielding. The final entry in the Red Faction series, Red Faction: Armageddon, And his Path to war DLC offers a similar feel to Guerrillawith a lot of destruction, but it lacks the charm.
As with other bundles, the proceeds from your purchase of this bundle will go to a non-profit organization. In this case, they go to Active Minds, a foundation dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of young adults. Before you make your pledge, you can use the ‘Customize Donation’ menu to change how much of your purchase goes to Humble, the publishers, or the charity.