Homefront: The Revolution

About Homefront: The Revolution

Homefront: The Revolution dropped on May 17, 2016 from Deep Silver Dambuster Studios. You play as a civilian in an occupied Philadelphia four years after North Korea invaded the US. This first-person shooter launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game tasks you with building a resistance movement while dodging surveillance drones and armored patrols. It offers both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes for co-op or competitive play. The setting feels grim as citizens live under constant watch in what used to be the birthplace of independence. You move through bombed-out streets and abandoned subway tunnels to spark a rebellion against overwhelming odds.

Gameplay

You spend most minutes scavenging for weapons and crafting explosives while avoiding patrols. The core loop involves sneaking into enemy zones, stealing intel, or planting bombs before escaping. Your resistance cell grows as you complete missions that inspire civilians to join the fight. A dynamic world changes based on your actions, with patrols becoming more aggressive if you cause too much noise. You can switch between stealth and open combat depending on how prepared you are. The controls feel clunky at times, but the shooting mechanics work well enough for a shooter. Sessions involve planning routes through the city to ambush targets or sabotage supply lines.

What Players Think

Critics and players have been mixed on this title with an IGDB score of 55.5 out of 100 based on 108 ratings. Many users feel the game suffers from technical issues and a repetitive mission structure. Average playtime hovers around 12 hours for those who finish the main story, though some dive deeper into side content. Community moods range from frustrated to cautiously optimistic when playing with friends in co-op mode. Review snippets often mention the interesting premise but criticize the execution. Price is currently sitting at $15.49 on Green Man Gaming, making it an affordable option for those who missed the hype or want a budget-friendly shooter experience.

PlayPile's Take

This game suits players who enjoy gritty shooters with a strong narrative focus despite its flaws. You should expect a short campaign that feels incomplete and technical hiccups that drag down the experience. The co-op mode offers a slightly better time for those willing to overlook the bugs. At $15.49, it is worth picking up if you want a cheap title with an interesting setting. There are no significant achievements to chase since most players quit after the main story. Avoid this if you need a polished product or long-term engagement. The premise saves it from being forgettable even if the execution falls short of expectations.

Storyline

Four years into the brutal military occupation, America is on its knees. Philadelphia - once the birthplace of Independence - has become a ghetto, where surveillance drones and armoured patrols keep the population at heel, crushing any dissent with savage force. Her once-proud citizens live in a police state, forced to collaborate just to survive, their dreams of freedom long since extinguished. But in the badlands of the Red Zone, in the bombed out streets and abandoned subways, a Resistance is forming. A guerrilla force, determined to fight for their freedoms despite overwhelming odds and ignite the second American Revolution. But Freedom always has a price…