It may take my lazy self a while to get a full review up for Red Faction, but I wouldn't want to leave you hanging. Here's a summary:Graphics: Spectacular. Great realism, detailed environments, and virtually no framerate drops.
Controls: Definitely take some getting used to. They can be very frustrating at the beginning, but once you're familiar with the setup, it's one of the best control schemes out there in a first-person shooter.
Gameplay: Cool weapons, fun combat, vehicles to play with, and nicely designed areas. And let's not forget the Geo-Mod system that lets you blaze your own trail... BOOM!
Sound: Great sound effects, and the music does a nice job of setting the mood. The voice acting isn't wonderful, but beats most other games.
Story: Interesting. Not amazing, but the best I've seen in a first-person shooter.
All in all, if you're interested in Red Faction, chances are you're gonna like it.