Redfall

Redfall is a co-op FPS, in which we play as heroes facing off against hordes of vampires. It was developed by Arkane Studios, specifically by Arkane Austin, also responsible for Prey and Dishonored.

Plot

Redfall is set in a fictional island town in Massachusetts. The titular town of Redfall has been overrun by vampires, created as a result of a failed experiment. These supernatural beings eclipsed the sun and cut off the town from the rest of the world. We play as adventurers, having arrived in Redfall to deal with the bloodsuckers.

Mechanics

Redfall makes use of the first-person perspective (FPP). There are four playable characters to choose from, varying in terms of skills, equipment and playstyle. Devinder Crousley is an ambitious inventor and cryptid tracker fighting with self-made weapons; Layla Ellison is a biomedical engineering student who gained telekinesis after a failed experiment; Remi de la Rosa has extensive military experience and fights alongside the robot Bribón; Jacob Boyer is a sniper, using his cursed vampiric eye and raven companion.

The town of Redfall is open and can be freely roamed during gameplay. The players will encounter plenty of vampires, which can be dealt with in various ways. Depending on our preferred playstyle and chosen character, we can engage the enemies in open combat while wielding pistols, automatic weapons or shotguns, pick them off from a distance with sniper rifles or be stealthy and eliminate them quietly. Our characters become stronger as we progress, letting us face greater challenges. Acquired weapons can also be modded.

In addition to main quests, there are also plenty of side missions and optional activities. These include liberating districts by dispatching vampire squads and powerful bosses. We can also head into vampire nests, which change after every visit, to truly test our skills. Hideouts scattered throughout the entire town provide valuable moments of respite.

Game modes

Redfall was prepared with four-player co-op in mind. Regardless, the developers did their best to keep the game interesting for solo players as well.

Technical aspects

The visuals of Redfall are nothing to sneeze at. The enemy models, weapons and detailed locations may be especially appealing.