Is Red Faction II appropriate for children?

# Red Faction II Parent Guide Red Faction II is a mature first-person shooter with strong violence and language, making it unsuitable for children. The game features intense combat, destructible environments, and online multiplayer where your child could encounter other players. It's best reserved for teens 17 and older.

What age is Red Faction II suitable for?

Our verdict for Red Faction II is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Red Faction II safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

🔞

Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Strategy

Released

2002

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 2, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox, GameCube

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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