Revolutions are precarious things. They're frequently characterised by an intoxicating underdog narrative; one which charts the glorious rise of the oppressed masses to topple their cruel overseers. By the same token, however, that surge of momentum can be a very dangerous thing - one that causes people to lose track of their moral compass. Many terrible things have been done in the name of revolution, something that Homefront: The Revolution proves all too well - whether by design or otherwise.
The premise of Homefront: The Revolution is typically nonsensical, hinging around the world's most convoluted invasion plan. In the not-too distant future, North Korea starts selling really great electronics and the United States can't get enough. In time, pretty much everything in America - from consumer technology to military equipment - is North Korean made, so you can imagine how much of a pain it is when they flip a secret kill switch and turn all that technology off in one go. With massive debts, a crippled infrastructure and, presumably, no warranty, America is in a spot of bother. North Korean forces - the KPA - obligingly invade in order to help keep the peace, only to turn into a dictatorial occupying force.
Bleak as things seem, hope remains. A small band of fighters is ready to do what's necessary - even dressing up like Avril Lavigne fans - to liberate the masses, which is where you come in. You play as the resistance's newest recruit in Philadelphia, rising through the ranks to help take the city back.
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