Redfall: A Four-Player Co-Op Loot-Shooter with Vampires and Cultists, but Falls Short of Arkane Studios’ Usual Standards
Redfall, the latest release from Arkane Studios and Bethesda, is a four-player co-op loot-shooter that pits players against vampires and the cultists who follow them. Set in the town of Redfall, Massachusetts, the game is an open-world first-person loot shooter in the vein of Borderlands, but with a bunch of vampires and cultists instead of bandits, and set in a picturesque fictional town off the coast of Massachusetts rather than an arid wasteland.[0]
Redfall has four playable characters, each with a magical skill set powered by pesky local pharmaceutical experiments.[0] Redfall, Massachusetts, an island town, is presently besieged by a group of vampires who have blocked out the sunlight and have isolated the inhabitants from the rest of the world.[0] Players explore the open world and immerse themselves in a deep story campaign as they unravel the mystery behind the vampires' appearance.[0] They ally with a handful of survivors against the creatures threatening to bleed the town dry.[0]
While Redfall retains some of the signature gameplay mechanics of Arkane Studios, such as mechanical playfulness, inventive world-building, and improvisational combat, it fails to live up to the studio's usual standards.[0] The game is ultimately a fun experience thanks to the world, the enemies, and the gunplay itself, but as a whole, it's an incredibly shallow one too.[0] Most aspects of what the team is known for, such as unrivaled world design, intricate immersive sim elements, and improvisational combat, are rarely found here.[0]
Redfall has experienced multiple issues in various areas, which give off the impression that the team responsible is divided between its intended purpose and its actual expertise.[0] Arkane Studios and Bethesda have developed Redfall, a first-person shooter game that can be played solo or with multiple players. The premise sees players battling against vampires, supernatural entities, and other humans in the town of Redfall, Massachusetts.[0]
The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, making it a frustrating experience for players.
0. “Redfall Review – Half-Staked” GameSpot, 2 May. 2023, https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/redfall-review-half-staked/1900-6418062
