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Is REDSIDE episode 1 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Cold War thriller fans who want a mission-based combat game
- Action players who prefer mixing stealth with direct firefights
- Players seeking varied operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a single focused setting rather than missions spanning three regions
- Players who prefer purely stealth gameplay or purely direct combat instead of both approaches
- Players looking for a standalone story rather than the first episode of a connected series
Our take on REDSIDE episode 1
The store presentation foregrounds the international threat and broad mission locations, but the game is specifically the first episode in a series. That episodic structure matters for anyone expecting the full story or a complete standalone arc.
What is REDSIDE episode 1?
REDSIDE episode 1 is a Cold War technothriller set in 1996, following GRU special forces as they investigate a suspected Sarin attack and an international weapons-components network.
Missions take place across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Combat includes more than 20 weapon types, including pistols, grenade launchers, and sniper rifles, with weapons differing in weight, size, reload speed, and killing power. Firearms can be combined with ammunition and extra abilities, while stealth, cover, and tactical choices provide alternatives to direct attacks. The game also includes drone operations, armored-vehicle sequences, and missions involving enemy patrols. A dynamic difficulty system adjusts resistance when play becomes too difficult or too easy.
How REDSIDE episode 1 plays
- 01Cold War Campaign
- The 1996 storyline follows GRU operations investigating a possible chemical-weapons terrorist attack.
- 02Regional Missions
- Operations send the player to locations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- 03Weapon Variety
- The arsenal contains more than 20 firearms, with attributes including weight, size, reload speed, and killing power.
- 04Tactical Combat
- Missions support stealth, use of cover, direct fire, ammunition, and additional abilities.
- 05Vehicle Operations
- Special missions include controlling a drone, riding armored vehicles, and attacking enemy patrols.
- 06Adaptive Difficulty
- The game changes its resistance when the selected difficulty feels too hard or too easy.
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REDSIDE episode 1: platforms & release
Is REDSIDE episode 1 worth it?
It is worth it if: cold War thriller fans who want a mission-based combat game. Skip it if: players seeking a single focused setting rather than missions spanning three regions.
Where can I download REDSIDE episode 1?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens REDSIDE episode 1's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is REDSIDE episode 1 on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
