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Battlezone 98 ReduxVSRed Faction II

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Battlezone 98 Redux

Battlezone 98 Redux

Quality
84Popularity
25Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-91% $1.73
Buy Now
VS
Red Faction II

Red Faction II

Quality
52Popularity
24Value
79
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Battlezone 98 Redux wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

14
Battlezone 98 Redux
14 of 15 metrics
Red Faction II
1 of 15 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.73 -
$1.72 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.60 Wins
$1.61 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-83% -
Sales Frequency
35 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
64/100 -
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive Wins
52.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
948 Wins
527 -
Negative Steam Reviews
84 Wins
474 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
1.0K Wins
998 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2016 Wins
Aug 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBattlezone 98 Redux

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleRed Faction II

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Battlezone 98 Redux
Red Faction II

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Battlezone 98 Redux

Battlezone 98 Redux

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.73Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1055% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1055% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1055% $19.99View
Red Faction II

Red Faction II

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Battlezone 98 Redux

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (1,032 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,032 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.73 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-71% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Red Faction II

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

53% positive (1,001 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,001 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.72 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.38 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBattlezone 98 ReduxRed Faction II
Release Date
April 18, 2016
August 6, 2009
Developers
Big Boat Interactive
Volition
Publishers
Rebellion
Deep Silver
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Battlezone 98 Redux

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 / AMD FX series or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Microsoft® DirectX® 11.0 compatible graphics card with 1GB of memory (NVIDIA® GeForce® 400 series / ATI Radeon™ HD 7750) or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 compatible sound card or better

Red Faction II

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Battlezone 98 Redux or Red Faction II?

Battlezone 98 Redux won the comparison against Red Faction II based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Battlezone 98 Redux worth buying over Red Faction II?

Based on the metrics, Battlezone 98 Redux won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Red Faction II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC

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