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  1. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Spoiler Alert.
    After finally completing Red Dead Redemption I have these things to say. Other than a few glitches, there is absolutely nothing wrong with red dead redemption. For a game 10 years old the graphics, music and gameplay isn't even dated which I find amazing. We are just getting started. Red dead follows John Marston and his conquest to earn back his family from the US
    Spoiler Alert.
    After finally completing Red Dead Redemption I have these things to say. Other than a few glitches, there is absolutely nothing wrong with red dead redemption. For a game 10 years old the graphics, music and gameplay isn't even dated which I find amazing. We are just getting started. Red dead follows John Marston and his conquest to earn back his family from the US government, to do so he must hunt down his fellow gang members who betrayed him and left him for dead. The story starts when John is saved by Bonnie MacFarlane a local rancher, she helps John and soon John begins his epic conquest. In this amazing 10/10 story, John meets new people such as the Marshall, Seth, Irish, N.W Dickens and more, John continues to hunt down the gang members and eventually it leads him to Mexico. Mexico was a big part of the story and I was completely blown away by the music, story and gameplay there. Eventually John gets back to America and kills the last member of his gang. The ending half of Red Dead in my honest to god opinion, is the greatest video game ending half in video game history. John returns to his family and everything seems good, and spends quality time with his family, however the game makes the daring decision to kill Marston, yet somehow, they pull it off perfectly. Even for a game that is ten years old, online mode is still active and booming with fun. Hunting and shooting mechanics are flawless. The graphics for its age are again, amazing. The game excels at putting you in Johns shoes and making you feel like you are really there, in 1911. Even for a game that is ten years old, I found myself playing it more than every new game I have on my console. Rockstar games made a masterpiece, and I got it for ten dollars yet it beats games I've spent 100 dollars on. Strongly recommended for everyone. Warning you might cry.
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  2. Mar 17, 2021
    9
    One of the few open world games which succeeds in completely immersing the player in a lived in open world. Story is great as well but the Rockstar formula for open world games arguably hit its peak with Red Dead.
  3. Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Inegavelmente uma Obra-Prima marcante e intensa que faz a gente viver a realidade de velho oeste, o jogo sofre pouquíssimo com a qualidade gráfica no console Playstation 3, porem em nada afeta a avaliação, pois de fato o conteúdo histórico, jogabilidade e o drama da família Marston, coroado com um final digno do jogo valem cada minuto com o controle na mão. Esta na minha galeria dosInegavelmente uma Obra-Prima marcante e intensa que faz a gente viver a realidade de velho oeste, o jogo sofre pouquíssimo com a qualidade gráfica no console Playstation 3, porem em nada afeta a avaliação, pois de fato o conteúdo histórico, jogabilidade e o drama da família Marston, coroado com um final digno do jogo valem cada minuto com o controle na mão. Esta na minha galeria dos melhores games que ja joguei. Expand
  4. Feb 15, 2021
    8
    This game is a great game that is very different than other rockstar game that focus in modern day era with car and other stuff but still i habe some issue with this game its kind of laggy and the movement is kind of stiff and the gun anination is like a robot for some reason and it have a lot of bugs and other not so good stuff about this game
    But this game is absolutly worth it your
    This game is a great game that is very different than other rockstar game that focus in modern day era with car and other stuff but still i habe some issue with this game its kind of laggy and the movement is kind of stiff and the gun anination is like a robot for some reason and it have a lot of bugs and other not so good stuff about this game
    But this game is absolutly worth it your money Sorry for bad English
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  5. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Rockstar masterpiece. It surpasses on a large scale both Grand Theft Auto IV (from the beginning of that generation - X360 and PS3) and Grand Theft Auto V (exhaustively relaunched until today). The game never openly directs you to act like a "good guy" (despite having the karma rating) but by the narrative / script you are driven to act this way, which has never happened to me in any gameRockstar masterpiece. It surpasses on a large scale both Grand Theft Auto IV (from the beginning of that generation - X360 and PS3) and Grand Theft Auto V (exhaustively relaunched until today). The game never openly directs you to act like a "good guy" (despite having the karma rating) but by the narrative / script you are driven to act this way, which has never happened to me in any game before. The ending is bold, exciting and capable of rivaling even classic Western films. Expand
  6. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Winner of more than 160 goty awards, goty 2011.

    A gta in the west. That's bad? No, quite the opposite. The John Marston story is a journey in every sense. As the rest of the characters know him, we know him too, his new friends, people who ask him for favors in exchange for helping him, who betray him, his family and his gang. The game takes you around the map through the story
    Winner of more than 160 goty awards, goty 2011.

    A gta in the west. That's bad? No, quite the opposite.

    The John Marston story is a journey in every sense.
    As the rest of the characters know him, we know him too, his new friends, people who ask him for favors in exchange for helping him, who betray him, his family and his gang.

    The game takes you around the map through the story in an incredible way that feels like separate chapters, each with a lot of personality.

    The main characters, the secondary characters that are as good as the first ones, the secondary missions with various missions, the random events, collectibles, everything is at the highest level of rockstar and the west is felt everywhere.

    The first ending of a video game that made me cry and its last mission that made me laugh and redeem us

    Incredible details again in rockstar like the blood darkens and the crows arrive, different dialogues if the mission is failed, a b.s.o. constant and that each song could be the main one. Now you can repeat missions like in tbogt.

    It has some beautiful landscapes with a typical western lighting, The horse feels great for its time with a forceful gameplay. The physics are as good or better than in gta iv and better i.a.

    It never came out for pc but if you didn't play it in its day, buy a ps3, xbox 360, ps now, xbox one s, s / x series but play it.

    Another rockstar masterpiece. In addition, the online with less content than the current ones managed to be even better with those missions, and modes and the goty version cannot be missing in your collection
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  7. Feb 8, 2021
    8
    Heart of darkness set in the dying west. If played chronologically after RD2 this is a beautiful ending to the Red Dead epic.
  8. Jan 23, 2021
    7
    It's a good Game, but not even close as great as rdr2, rdr2 beats this game in everything also including more of the 50% of the map of this game, this is an example of a work surpassed by his sequel and don't get me wrong I think for example that mgs2 is better than mgs3 or mgs3 is better than mgs4 or GTA IV is way better than GTAV but this is not the case, It lacks the nobility, theIt's a good Game, but not even close as great as rdr2, rdr2 beats this game in everything also including more of the 50% of the map of this game, this is an example of a work surpassed by his sequel and don't get me wrong I think for example that mgs2 is better than mgs3 or mgs3 is better than mgs4 or GTA IV is way better than GTAV but this is not the case, It lacks the nobility, the insane open world narrative, mature and the amazing slow pace of rdr2 that made clear that it's going to be a mandatory feature in next entries to come in the series, although the BEST thing of this Game is the ending of the story. Expand
  9. Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Starts off strong, but slowly goes downhill.

    The Good - it's very similar to GTA, in map and progression design. And I love it. The sandbox is one of the best for its time, especially when combined with its strong narrative and characters. - I appreciate the "skip to destination" option. But the dialogue is usually interesting enough that u stay for at least a bit of the ride.
    Starts off strong, but slowly goes downhill.

    The Good

    - it's very similar to GTA, in map and progression design. And I love it. The sandbox is one of the best for its time, especially when combined with its strong narrative and characters.

    - I appreciate the "skip to destination" option. But the dialogue is usually interesting enough that u stay for at least a bit of the ride. Skipping to your waypoint was extremely convenient.

    - being able to fast travel from anywhere in the wild is very convenient, unlike in Red dead 2

    - steering the horse is really easy. The control is reactive and fluent. Matching speed with your comrade is really useful.

    - The narrative is much darker than Red dead 2. There's more about rape, murder, and deception. Despite the time period being a bit later, it seems things are more wild.

    - I like how your horse will go faster if you keep it on the trail, instead of the grass. This was a good reward for steering the horse on track, and gave me something to do if I couldn't fast travel.

    - I like John Marston as a character. He's Sharp and critical of others for the right reasons. He's a good judge of character, and he's good at verbally destroying another character through a mix of sarcasm and seriousness.

    - marking targets with deadeye isn't automatic unlike Red dead 2, which I think is a good thing because it makes it more challenging and technically more demanding.

    - five finger fillet is pretty fun.

    - it's interesting seeing the corruption in the early Mexican government.

    - is it actually possible to unlock I turning lock on a safe without some special hearing equipment?

    - this game has villains that make me want to kill them because they are so evil. Like Allende. Compared to Red dead 2 where the villains that you are fighting icons or actually just trying to follow the law, while you are against it. As of person who is living in a civilized society AKA the year 2020, it's hard to relate to the van der Linde gang point of view.

    The Bad

    - I want to be able to free aim, but trying to free aim while riding a horse in trying to shoot enemies while they're on the horse it's very very difficult. Which means sometimes I need to rely on aim assist, which just feels like cheating. Dead eye runs out too quickly.

    - the textbox tutorials disappear too quickly. I find myself trying to perform the task while reading it, but most of the time halfway through reading it, it disappears. Though u can go to the journal brief to check what was said, but this breaks the pace of the gameplay. This affects tutorials as well. Like during the duel tutorial, I'm trying to read the text, look at the opponents, and look at the red and blue bars, and they are in separate parts of the screen, and it happens all at the same time. So where am I supposed to look? I'm trying to read the text, I'm scared the dude's going to shoot me. And the tutorial only happens once, so if you miss it, then tough luck. Or you can go back to your logs to read through it, but that obviously isn't going to be the same.

    - it's weird how in some missions, everything related to a mission just disappears The moment the mission is finished. Your comrade disappears. This is a recurring thing in the GTA series, and I never liked it. Even if they showed your comrade riding off and disappearing in the distance would have been better then them just vanishing. It's as if the mission was nothing but a dream.

    - some of the reasons for dying is kind of ridiculous. There is one parts where I rode my horse into I guess water that was a bit too deep and died. Curious thing is that I walked in really slowly, then the screen just turned black immediately with the word dead. Instead I think the game should just pop you off the horse. It would make more sense. Nico in GTA IV didn't just die when riding a motorcycle into a lake. And the game is older than Red dead, so why?

    - it's annoying how if you accidentally run over a townsfolk you fail your mission. Sometimes they're just in the way, and steering the horse isn't the most precise thing in the world.

    - objects render slowly on PS3. It kills the immersion sometimes

    - there was a time where I wanted to buy snake oil, but the shopkeeper literally just walked out of the shop and started walking around like a regular pedestrian. I don't know if this was an intended programming as part of the AI, but it was quite annoying cause I couldn't end up buying what I needed as the shop keeper never went back to his shop.
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  10. Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing game you should give it a try but play after you finish Rdr 2. (A masterpiece)
  11. Dec 19, 2020
    8
    İlk oyunu zamanında gayet keyif alarak oynadım. Gun oyunundan sonra çok daha gelişmişi olarak gelmişti. John Marston bize bu seriyi sevdiren karakterdi. 2. oyuna kadar en sevdiğim Rockstar oyunuydu ama 2. oyunu çıtayı farklı yere çıkardı.
  12. Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Red Dead Redemption fue un juego que tomo al mundo por sorpresa nadie sabia nada de que Rockstar haria secuela al juego Read Dead Revolver, un juego que es meh... y he de decir que supieron tomar la crueldad del viejo oeste y hacer una historia increible, la musica es muy buena y muy entretenida de principio a fin y el final es un final muy crudo, al punto en que te replanteas tu propia vida.
  13. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    10. Para mi es unos de los mejores juegos de la historia, muy buenos gráficos para la época que salió, grandes personajes, historia larga pero no te aburres en ningún momento y tiene unos de los finales más icónicos de los videojuegos. Para mi es el mejor videojuego que ha sacado Rockstar.
  14. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    One of the my favorite games of all time, literally. Hopefully they remaster or remake it, that would awesome!
  15. Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Rockstar PLEASE REMAKE THIS MASTERPIECE! It's so good game and with 2021 graphics it would be just next level amazing!
  16. Dec 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game gave me the opportunity to play my favorite western movies and feel that atmosphere. I can't forget the feeling i get while i going down the hill to Armadillo. R.I.P Jhon Marston. Expand
  17. Nov 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in the Western and Open World genres, the characters, story, and gameplay are at their best, and the game's soundtrack is great.
  18. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made, absolutely.
    No game will ever beat it, epic story and most fun multiplayer ever
  19. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    O melhor game de PS3 que já joguei! simplesmente magnífico,te proporciona uma experiência de cowboy incrível em um mapa muito bem elaborado e construído.História nota 10,que passa a ter mais peso ainda depois que vc zera o 2!Ótima jogabilidade,poucos bugs,variedade grande de missões secundárias, ótimo jogo, recomendito!
  20. Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, rockstar revivio el viejo oeste en este juego, buenisima ambientacion y su historia te deja una sensacion de tristeza y logro a la vez.
  21. Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Wow, I really can't believe I've waited so long to play this game. I really wanted to play it when it first came out but never got around to it. Now that I've played and finished the second one (almost twice), I finally decided to give this one a try and wow.

    Everything Red Dead 2 gets right, is because of this game. Back in 2010 no one expected this. It was so ahead of it's time and even
    Wow, I really can't believe I've waited so long to play this game. I really wanted to play it when it first came out but never got around to it. Now that I've played and finished the second one (almost twice), I finally decided to give this one a try and wow.

    Everything Red Dead 2 gets right, is because of this game. Back in 2010 no one expected this. It was so ahead of it's time and even now, I would say it's more impressive than most games today. The level of story telling and world building that Tockstar provides here is incredible. My only complaint is, in the beginning and the end, the rancher stuff gets pretty boring. That never made me want to stop playing. The story itself is so interesting and amazing that I could heard cattle for 15 hours straight just to see how it ends. The conclusion is amazing. I think most people know now and I knew myself but it still hit me a lot harder than I expected.

    The gameplay is fantastic as well. I even think the side missions are phenomenal! They add a different story that goes on for most of the game. These missions aren't one and done. For most of them you have to go back a few days later to progress the mission. It's an incredible world building technique that I wish I saw done more.

    This is definitely Rockstars best to date.
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  22. Sep 27, 2020
    7
    Great game in its era but now not so much. Massive FPS drops on cities/towns, boring plot in the first 70%
  23. Sep 25, 2020
    9
    Red dead redemption is a game that got me into westerns as a teenager , and single handedly has been keeping the western genre alive in video games ( even in 2020 except for a few indie games) technically this is the second game in the series but it's actually chronologically the 3rd , even on last gen hardware i can safely say red dead redemption holds up once you look past its graphicalRed dead redemption is a game that got me into westerns as a teenager , and single handedly has been keeping the western genre alive in video games ( even in 2020 except for a few indie games) technically this is the second game in the series but it's actually chronologically the 3rd , even on last gen hardware i can safely say red dead redemption holds up once you look past its graphical fidelity

    Story: the story is that of REDEMPTION ( who would have guessed its in the title) john marston a former outlaw turned farmer forced to be a bounty hunter and hunt down his former gang is a stroke of brilliance, this is one of the best plots in video games , the main character is a believably violent man in a violent world , it is a somewhat ironic game but the irony of it makes john marston a very tragic character , especially more so on your second playthrough, he is a man who wants to redeem himself of his violent and criminal past by being a ...well violent bounty hunter but it all comes full circle in the end
    Story: 10/10

    Worldbuilding: from people challenging you to duels to being a merc in a mexican revolution , to getting robbed on the street this world is packed full of lore and random events. some locations pack lots of detail in them while others do not, most of the world is literally flat. given the setting this isn't out of place but it's certainly boring even when compared to gta 4
    Worldbuilding: 8/10

    Graphics: for a ps3 game it looks pretty good , even in 2020 , not as good as some other games from that era but still pretty good rockstar games always have a level of quality to them that seems to be rarely matched. its the little details that really shine here , shooting out windows , realistic blood splatter ( or at least as realistic as hollywood dose it) alot of these visual flares are somewhat commonplace today but were novel concepts back in 2010
    Graphics:8.9/10

    Gameplay: back in 2010 this game played great now a days it feels a tad clunky especially with the horses , the gun play however is fluent and slick as ever even more so than red dead 2, it is a little op that you can just have a whole arsenal on you at once but hey that's just a technical limitation at the time so ill shh about that. the shooting is great , every bullet has impact ( unless they shoot you) , shoot someone in one leg they limp shoot some one in both legs they kneel ( I SAID KNEEL) run up to them shoot them in the face , rockstar makes violent murder fun but still violent murder
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Sound design : voice acting is really good , everything in this game is voiced and all main characters are voice perfectly , to the point where i can imagine it getting any better , especially for john. gun shots sound crunchy , like a kfc big crunch sandwich gun sounds just UMPH yummy , the music was a little lackluster though , combat music i never even noticed it , and the couple of actual songs in the game were few and far between but otherwise sound design is top notch
    Sound design: 9.2/10

    10+8+8.9+10+9.2= 46.1
    46.65= 9.22
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  24. Sep 17, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played, the story, the graphics, and everything about it amazed me when I first played it. It's the best of the best.
  25. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    RDR was a game I picked up at a very difficult phase of my life. This game was my escape at the time.

    RDR's open-world was the most lived-in, breathing open world I had every played at the time. The saloons, the open desert, the scattered outposts all had character. Even though there was not much to interact with between checkpoints, not once did I feel bored traversing the map. It kept
    RDR was a game I picked up at a very difficult phase of my life. This game was my escape at the time.

    RDR's open-world was the most lived-in, breathing open world I had every played at the time. The saloons, the open desert, the scattered outposts all had character. Even though there was not much to interact with between checkpoints, not once did I feel bored traversing the map. It kept me engaged with the little details - the sunsets, the sand kicking at end of a gallop, the flora & fauna to name a few.

    The characters and dialogues were excellent. This game had some of the most memorable side characters in a video game. Combine that with a compelling redemption storyline and you have a campaign that will keep you invested throughout the playtime. The dead-eye mechanic was a lot of fun and really made the player feel like a gunslinger. The rest of the gameplay was nothing groundbreaking but worked well enough to keep you engaged.

    I was never a fan of the Western setting but decided to pick up RDR because, well, it's a Rockstar game. They have a habit of creating ground-breaking video games and RDR was no exception To this day, it is still my favorite R* game and one of the greatest games I have ever played.

    A must-play.
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  26. Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego y una leyenda de los videojuegos, uno de los mejores juegos de esa generación, a nivel historia me gusta mas esta que la del 2 y eso no es poco decir.
  27. Aug 21, 2020
    10
    por fin tuve la oportunidad de probarlo y esta muy bueno increíble un juegaso de verdad
  28. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    One of the best game ever made. The story it's fantastic and the world was fantastic in the time. The side missions were fun and the characters were unforgettable. This has not the detail of the sequel but in my opinion the story is a little bit better and this was revolutionary for western fans. The dlc is amazing.
  29. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the time of this writing, I was just completed the story of this fantastic game I eluded for a decade.
    Never thought I will really enjoy a Rockstar game, and top it off, a western-themed open world game. It is by the way, my first Rockstar game to finish.

    All I can say is that, the game is truly enjoyable, the story is immersive though at first, the prologue seemed a bit slow. The characters have been given their own segment to get the player to know them along with the main character, and how he deals with them. The story also introduced lawmen and I find most of them annoying which I felt the story is good enough to affect me and feel for the main character.
    Aside from the immersive story, game play is also good, being able to hunt, make duels like a real cowboy, pursue a wanted man or make good deeds. The game also doesn't restrict you to make a choice on some missions.

    As I played this on my PS3, I really find the graphics dated, though the controls still holds up to today's standards. My main grievance for the PS3 version is the frames per second, which targets 30 fps but often drops around in the 20s inside a busy town. This brought my first attempt to play this game into a halt for about 6 years ago. I wasn't really sure to play this game due to its presentation in the PS3 version. I truly wished this game had been remastered for the PS4 just like what Microsoft did for the X360 version. One thing to note is that, the game has a lot of beautiful scenery which I really hoped the photo mode was a PS3 feature before it is in the PS4.

    Lastly, the game is not perfect. It has its share of flaws here and there.
    One example I noticed on some scenes especially with the Federal Lawmen during the Blackwater segment is how these characters belittle the main character as if he doesn't know anything. Despite all of their insults and derogatory remarks about him, John Marston just stops talking to them as if he just accepted being stupid. Some ambient challenges are quite tedious as well as some stranger missions. And like any Rockstar game, the game has it own share of bugs and glitches. The common bug happened to me is that, either a human enemy or animal will fall below the ground. I also find some tutorials lacking in part. It could be that this concept was just a result of game flaws during the PS3/X360 era that were essentially changed for new players of the PS4/XB1 games.

    If you're looking for the best wild west themed game, look no further. This game will not disappoint.

    PS. I might buy an Xbox (1X or SX) just for this game alone due to the enhancements made.
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  30. Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Juego bastante influenciado en gta4, porque tiene una historia y ambientacion bastante serias y muy buenas, con muy buena banda sonora, su unico fallo seria el mundo, donde no pido 20 coleccionables y 15 misiones cada 2 metros, pero si que es verdad que cansa pasarte 10 minutos yendo de un lado ha otro donde ves 2 cactus y 4 setos,
  31. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Ei-vos o maravilhovo dos maravilhosos, esse jogo com cenários de cair o cu da bunda é melhor jogo de 2020, pois seu multiplayer da continuidade à jogatina, a estória da campanha é sem sombras de duvidas a melhor dos ultimos anos.
  32. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  33. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. si alguna vez quisiste experimentar como seria ser el protagonista de un spaghetti western este es el titulo que estabas buscando.

    pros
    -gran historia
    -buenos personajes
    -buena jugabilidad
    -buenos grafico (no envejecio tan mal)
    -un final EPICO

    con
    -no se me ocurre nada la neta

    y si pueden conseguir la version que tambien incluye undead nightmare, que es basicamente un "what if" con zombies, COMPRENLO YA QUE ES UNA P*TA JOYA.
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  34. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la generación de PS3, sin duda joder. Historia inolvidable, personajes carismáticos y un largo etc. Hace años que lo jugué, hubiera estado bien que estuviera en PC junto con el 2, otra obra mestra, que superó al 1. Aún así como saga está en mi top 2 junto con RDR 2 como saga.
  35. Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Game: Red Dead Redemption GOTY
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Rockstar Publisher: Rockstar Games System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2010 Length of Playthrough: 30 hours Total Score: 91/100 Value Score: 9.1/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value:
    Game: Red Dead Redemption GOTY
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Rockstar
    Publisher: Rockstar Games
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2010
    Length of Playthrough: 30 hours

    Total Score: 91/100
    Value Score: 9.1/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Great story, cast of characters and voice acting
    +Open world with a lot of side quests/missions
    +Mission based and gameplay similar to GTA series unlike previous game Revolver
    +Great DLC expansion with Zombie/horror oriented theme
    +2 difficulty modes between Normal and Hardcore
    +MP mode that includes a lot of options from both base game and DLC

    Cons
    -A lot of FPS drops
    -Sometimes game's visuals get dark/hard to see
    -Sometimes glitches occur where it crashes the game (rare - happened at least 3 times in 30 hour playthrough)
    -Not enough fast travel options in base game but this is resolved in DLC
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  36. Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Simplemente john marston. Siempre estara en mi corazón. Este juego junto con rdr2 son de mis favoritos.
  37. Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Red Dead Redemption is an unforgiving open-world western masterpiece that must be played.
  38. Jul 8, 2020
    6
    I have heard good things and wanted to play this before jumping into part 2.

    Now i know this game was released a long time ago but there are many issues. People saying the graphics are brilliant (even in some new reviews) has got me stumped. The face's are well rendered but graphics is more then just a face. The characters at times look blocky, nearly all characters walk with the
    I have heard good things and wanted to play this before jumping into part 2.

    Now i know this game was released a long time ago but there are many issues.

    People saying the graphics are brilliant (even in some new reviews) has got me stumped. The face's are well rendered but graphics is more then just a face. The characters at times look blocky, nearly all characters walk with the same motion (length in their stride, arms apart), lack of footprints when walking or riding and no interactions when walking through grass or bushes. Now its not bad but to say it's BRILLIANT graphics is ridiculous.

    The voice acting is really good and the characters conversations are funny and interesting so that is a plus.

    The gameplay in this game is really repetitive (and I'm one who doesn't usually mind the same thing over and over). Talk to someone, ride to location, shoot enemies and repeat again and again. Now this wouldn't normally bother me but they overdid it. Fight your way in with an over the top amount of spawning enemies and then when you get to where you need generally they will spawn more enemies to fight on the way out and then again when you think your in the clear (3 types of the same fight for one part of the story mission is just stupid). The same goes with collecting bounties. You fight your way in, beat everyone and then when you collect your bounty, people just spawn out of nowhere and then if you kill them more will spawn again (you just didn't need this and seems like its just to extend the games length and adds nothing to the gameplay or story).

    The story itself is good and intriguing and keeps the player interested and I'm enjoying my play through. I like the fact that side missions are a choice and not necessarily needed to help you other then to just entertain you by giving you something different (helping people, collecting bounties, playing poker etc). So you can just stick to the story or do something to pass the time (I am generally a story man unless there is some huge benefit to my character by completing side missions).

    Now the big downfall in this game is the glitches and some have mentioned it but I find it really hard that people couldn't have come across any in their play through which makes it absurd that this game got 10/10 from people. Some issues I have come across: Couldn't collect my bounty cause he fell INTO a rock and I had to restart from my last save cause the story missions wouldn't come up until I collected it, I got stuck in cover and every time I tried to move or jump it literally dragged me back to the same position so again I had to restart, game froze while trying to ride shotgun, i was riding to the start of a horse race and accidentally bumped into a spectator which died so I had to start from where I started riding from AGAIN, I fought off all the enemies and was collecting items and money and because wes dickens was programmed to be in a hurry I failed the mission because he wanted to get away fast even though they were all dead and I took too long to get to his cart. The controls are clunky and just trying to walk through a narrow door way was like trying to reverse a car in, not being able to run and control the camera at the same time just seemed like a bad design and these are just some instances in 2/3s of the game......

    Some people were saying that the improvement from rdr to rdr2 was heaps better then tlou to tlou2. WELL I BLOODY HOPE SO lol TLOU was almost like a ps4 game so of course the improvement would be less while this has as many faults as some of the games I played on N64.

    Some reviewers must be blinded by something cause I don't know how 9 or 10 comes into when reviewing this game. Its a solid game and I would give a 7 but the glitches are terrible and when you worry throughout the game that it might freeze or you might get stuck and have to do a mission again, its never fun.

    This being said I am looking forward to playing rdr2 and hopefully enjoying a game that lives up to the hype :-)
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  39. Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Годная игруля. Не такая обширная, богатая на внимание к деталям, интересные места и встречи, как вторая часть, тем не менее, интересна своими фишками, позже перекочевавшими в привел (вторая часть является приквелом, да), духом приключений и крепко сбитым сюжетом. Если хотите понять, что к чему в плане сюжета, сначала пройдите RDR2, это важно для понимания ключевых вещей. З.Ы. А ещеГодная игруля. Не такая обширная, богатая на внимание к деталям, интересные места и встречи, как вторая часть, тем не менее, интересна своими фишками, позже перекочевавшими в привел (вторая часть является приквелом, да), духом приключений и крепко сбитым сюжетом. Если хотите понять, что к чему в плане сюжета, сначала пройдите RDR2, это важно для понимания ключевых вещей. З.Ы. А еще PS3-версия игры технически очень убога, лучше проходить на Xbox. Expand
  40. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Rockstars best game to date & and a welcome change of pace from grand theft auto. I enjoy the cowboy genre and have played the Call of Juarez, Gun & original Red Dead games, this is the best of the bunch.
  41. Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra de arte, la cruda realidad del viejo oeste y como matar a un personaje principal sin que él jugador se moleste o se sienta decepcionado del juego que ha comprado. Expand
  42. Jun 27, 2020
    7
    John Marston is one of the best characters in the videogame history, but the stupidity of the Rockstar team making some situations that are a bad joke don't make posible a better memory. The revenge is awful, but worse when you can't ask for a reason. Some points are better than most of the classic westerns and use the deep inside questioning an era to create something, but that's all anJohn Marston is one of the best characters in the videogame history, but the stupidity of the Rockstar team making some situations that are a bad joke don't make posible a better memory. The revenge is awful, but worse when you can't ask for a reason. Some points are better than most of the classic westerns and use the deep inside questioning an era to create something, but that's all an irregular game with an excellent lead character. Expand
  43. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The best way I could describe this game is as western GTA. Instead of a gangster in a big city you will play as a cowboy in a western movie. You ride horses instead of cars and many other things cowboys do. I enjoyed this one more than previous GTA games. I think it has better characters and a pretty solid story. This one too is an open world game and besides main missions there is plentyThe best way I could describe this game is as western GTA. Instead of a gangster in a big city you will play as a cowboy in a western movie. You ride horses instead of cars and many other things cowboys do. I enjoyed this one more than previous GTA games. I think it has better characters and a pretty solid story. This one too is an open world game and besides main missions there is plenty of stuff to do such as farmer jobs, bounty jobs, treasure hunts… I am not a huge fan of those side quests. I had more than enough good experience by just going through the main story and few side quests. Expand
  44. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Red dead redemption is a masterpiece that tells the fantastic, riveting story of John Marston's attempt to reunite with his family by hunting down his former gang members for the law. The graphics and landscapes were ahead of its time for an open world game, and the writing is fantastic and, at times, gut wrenching. I love this game and heavily recommend it.
  45. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    RDR has been my favorite open-world game since 2011 and will always be up there with the best. Rockstar really did their best work with this one. Providing one of the most likable and relatable protagonists, beautiful, huge and rich map, tons of activities and side-quests to keep you busy, and a story worthy of a Western Classic. This game for me passes the test of time and is still almostRDR has been my favorite open-world game since 2011 and will always be up there with the best. Rockstar really did their best work with this one. Providing one of the most likable and relatable protagonists, beautiful, huge and rich map, tons of activities and side-quests to keep you busy, and a story worthy of a Western Classic. This game for me passes the test of time and is still almost unrivaled in terms of open-world games.

    It might not deliver the most thought-provoking plot and the player movement might show its age a bit, it's still very close to the title of Masterpiece. Greatest Rockstar game of all time and still better than its sequel.
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  46. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is excellent in all respects Develop the story and develop the fun and interesting online "But there is a bad point online, which is that the servers are very bad”
  47. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Been my favourite game for 10 years. Hoping RDR3 will have a similar spaghetti western vibe to this one.
  48. Jun 18, 2020
    9
    One of the best sandbox games of all time. All in this game was made thinking in perfection and rockstar done it. Graphic aspect was stunning at it's time. History is worthy for the cinema. I only can tell you to play it, if you didn't do before.
  49. Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Red Dead Redemption
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  50. May 20, 2020
    10
    After 10 years of its release, and 8 years after my first walkthrough, I decided to play one of the games of my life again. I had to play on Xenia (XBox 360 emulator for PC) because being a PS4 and PC owner has no option, thanks to Rockstar.

    Now completely accustomed to the gameplay mechanics of RDR2 (completing 100% on the single player and having more than 200 hours on RD Online),
    After 10 years of its release, and 8 years after my first walkthrough, I decided to play one of the games of my life again. I had to play on Xenia (XBox 360 emulator for PC) because being a PS4 and PC owner has no option, thanks to Rockstar.

    Now completely accustomed to the gameplay mechanics of RDR2 (completing 100% on the single player and having more than 200 hours on RD Online), playing the first game of the franchise again brought a lot of sensations.

    Red Dead Redemption looks very different from its successor. It's colder, darker, creepy sometimes. The story gets even sadder after learning about John Marston's true journey since the gang era.

    The feeling of hunting Bill Williamson, Javier Escuella and Dutch van der Linde becomes very different. The proximity to them is more crude, much more real and sentimental. We are no longer hunting bandits, but acquaintances, people who were once our family.

    The time was not so kind to the game. Several of the gameplay mechanics now used to RDR2 show hwo big is the evolution of this franchise to its precursor. Many bugs and missions built wrong, very unfairly with the player many times.

    The quality remains exuberant: a beautiful open world, a huge immersion and, above all, one of the greatest stories ever told in video games.

    A Rockstar's masterpiece that, inexplicably, does not launch for new generations or PC. I hope it changes in the future because this game must have always alive.
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  51. May 17, 2020
    10
    One of the most interesting story i have played since video games exist.It was very fun to play every mission,side quest or other activities.The main character John Marston is very mysterious person and thats a good thing.The Graphics are great,gameplay also is top notch.Sound effect could be a little better,but they are not that bad.I have complaints about the portion with the lasso.WhenOne of the most interesting story i have played since video games exist.It was very fun to play every mission,side quest or other activities.The main character John Marston is very mysterious person and thats a good thing.The Graphics are great,gameplay also is top notch.Sound effect could be a little better,but they are not that bad.I have complaints about the portion with the lasso.When you throw it on a person and accidentally release the R2,rhe person falls down and you cant catch him anymore with the lasso.Its funny because he speaks while on the ground and you are forced to leave him like that or to kill him.Overall its a great experience and a must play game. Expand
  52. May 12, 2020
    10
    This is definitely a must play game. 10/10. Everything is just... awesome. Story, game-play,environment.
    Just play it if you never played it before.
  53. May 10, 2020
    8
    It's a masterpiece indeed, but like all Rockstar games, the story is artificially stretched
  54. Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei em minha vida!
    Gráficos lindos até hoje, exelente história e mundo aberto.
  55. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Обожаю игры от Rockstar Games, за огромные миры и харизматичных героев. RDR 1 не стала исключением. Игра не для всех, не самое быстрое повествование. Но диалоги просто огромны и персонажи, порой даже встречающиеся раз, очень круто раскрыты.Обожаю игры от Rockstar Games, за огромные миры и харизматичных героев. RDR 1 не стала исключением. Игра не для всех, не самое быстрое повествование. Но диалоги просто огромны и персонажи, порой даже встречающиеся раз, очень круто раскрыты.
  56. Apr 6, 2020
    9
    A beautiful game with a beautiful story. The story of John Marston is breathtaking and action filled. A must play
  57. Mar 30, 2020
    8
    Nachdem mir RDR öfters empfohlen wurde entschloss ich mich es zu spielen. Meine Erwartungen waren wegen nahezu perfekten Bewertungen sehr hoch. Das Spiel hat mir große Freude bereitet und vorallem das Ende war grandios. Von einer "unfassbar lebendigen Open-World" habe ich leider wenig mitbekommen. Nach 10 Stunden in der Welt verbracht langweilten mich, die sich immer wiederholenden,Nachdem mir RDR öfters empfohlen wurde entschloss ich mich es zu spielen. Meine Erwartungen waren wegen nahezu perfekten Bewertungen sehr hoch. Das Spiel hat mir große Freude bereitet und vorallem das Ende war grandios. Von einer "unfassbar lebendigen Open-World" habe ich leider wenig mitbekommen. Nach 10 Stunden in der Welt verbracht langweilten mich, die sich immer wiederholenden, Ereignisse. Dennoch ein gutes Spiel. Expand
  58. Mar 1, 2020
    9
    Sensacional. Um dos melhores games que joguei. Algumas missoes sao um pouco repetitivas... mas nao tira a graca. Alguns pequenos defeitos ao andar a cavalo.. o restante, so alegria.

    História: 10
    Som: 10
    Jogabilidade: 9
    Gráficos:9
    Diversão: 10
  59. Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Uma historia extremamente rica e uma gameplay muito divertida vale muitissimo a pena.
  60. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This is simply my favorite game of my life, and an incredible experience with one of the best protagonists of all time, and a unique and unforgettable experience.
  61. Dec 8, 2019
    7
    Пустой открытый мир с искусственными коридорам чтобы дольше по нему скакать, местами очень слабый сюжет, довольно слабая производительность (в том числе постоянные подгрузы моделек и FPS местами в районе 15).
  62. Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game with outstanding graphics and interesting plot. You have a lot of interesting missions in live open world. You cam hunt or take a part in horse racing. 10 out of 10.
  63. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    I think the efforts spent were significant. However, it turned from an enjoyable game into a burdened one! the simplicity is out of any consideration in this game.
    You don't need this much of features to make it a great experience.
    One of the games I completely regret to buy
  64. Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Always loved movies from the far west, red dead redemption was an amazing experience.
  65. Oct 3, 2019
    10
    A must own game for any PS3 owner. No seriously this game easily makes into an top10 PS3 games list. Not only is the single player an awesome ride i also had quite the fun in online, even playing some Liars dice with other people was amusing.
  66. Oct 1, 2019
    9
    The best game i have ever played in my entire life. It's a masterpiece for consoles, i don't have words to describe how alive and perfect the word in red dead redemption is, only spending 100 hours on this game to understand the great job that rockstar did on that game. The best game on previous generation!
  67. Sep 19, 2019
    8
    My first finished game of PS3 and it's beautiful.
    In some rare moments of scenario i was in rage, but all game is worth to complete.
    Significant example of improvement in game development after GTA 4 and before GTA 5.
  68. Sep 18, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing. I can't recommend it enough. I had nothing but fun with the game.
    What is so GREAT about Red Dead Redemption?
    Well, first off, the open world is astounding. From train rides, to the saloon, just almost NO detail is lost in this game. Second, this game exists. This is a must-have for any Rockstar die-hard. Edit: While wandering off, the music is literally one strum.
    This game is amazing. I can't recommend it enough. I had nothing but fun with the game.
    What is so GREAT about Red Dead Redemption?
    Well, first off, the open world is astounding. From train rides, to the saloon, just almost NO detail is lost in this game.
    Second, this game exists. This is a must-have for any Rockstar die-hard. Edit: While wandering off, the music is literally one strum. That is the only gripe I had.
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  69. Sep 16, 2019
    1
    This game is basically only GTA in the wild west, it presents basically the same mechanics as in the aforementioned rockstar saga.
  70. Sep 9, 2019
    8
    The best thing about this game is the atmosphere. From the first moment you feel the true western feeling. John Marston is a somewhat superficial character and the world is sometimes too empty, but for that time it was a totally new experience that has resulted in many hours of fun. Even RDR2 had less of a western feeling so the game is feally unique!
  71. Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que tuve la suerte de jugar, jugabilidad, historia, completo!
  72. Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  73. Jul 10, 2019
    4
    Para mim, este é o jogo mais overrated da história! É ridículo um jogo medíocre desses estar com notas iguais ou melhores que The Last of Us, a verdadeira obra-prima do PS3. Simplesmente chato, controles ruins, diálogos ruins, movimentação horrível do personagem (parece estar "cagado"). Suponho que dá pra fazer muitas coisas no jogo, mas de que adianta, se é tudo chato? Joguei 1h ePara mim, este é o jogo mais overrated da história! É ridículo um jogo medíocre desses estar com notas iguais ou melhores que The Last of Us, a verdadeira obra-prima do PS3. Simplesmente chato, controles ruins, diálogos ruins, movimentação horrível do personagem (parece estar "cagado"). Suponho que dá pra fazer muitas coisas no jogo, mas de que adianta, se é tudo chato? Joguei 1h e desinstalei, se o começo é desse jeito, imagine o resto (jogo é que nem filme, se começar mal, pode desistir). Expand
  74. Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Despite not being such a fan of the western genre, I decided to try RDR for being developed by Rockstar.

    Yes, basically it's a Western GTA, with the same mechanics when taking missions, when advancing through the game and the plot. Interesting characters but stereotypes of the genre, a charismatic protagonist but also a cliché. Good mechanics but nevertheless simpler than a GTA, some
    Despite not being such a fan of the western genre, I decided to try RDR for being developed by Rockstar.

    Yes, basically it's a Western GTA, with the same mechanics when taking missions, when advancing through the game and the plot. Interesting characters but stereotypes of the genre, a charismatic protagonist but also a cliché. Good mechanics but nevertheless simpler than a GTA, some extra details like hunting and skinning animals that help little. A good control, fun and functional, a perfect music although sometimes it is very imperceptible, a map (that being a sandbox always matters) of a good size but sometimes can feel very empty, it is understood by the desert nature of the game. Despite its weak points, RDR ends up being a great work very enjoyable and recommended, full of quality and details of which Rockstar is characterized. Plus, the DLC of zombies that although his hisotira is mere pretext is fun.
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  75. Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Rockstar's Western-themed action-adventure is an epic masterpiece. It's arguably better than "Grand Theft Auto IV". The game features an amazing open world, a great story, superb graphics and fantastic gameplay. This is a highly cinematic experience that recalls classic Hollywood movies about the Old West. "Redemption" also almost feels like a companion piece to the GTA games. You have anRockstar's Western-themed action-adventure is an epic masterpiece. It's arguably better than "Grand Theft Auto IV". The game features an amazing open world, a great story, superb graphics and fantastic gameplay. This is a highly cinematic experience that recalls classic Hollywood movies about the Old West. "Redemption" also almost feels like a companion piece to the GTA games. You have an exceptional amount of freedom to explore the barren lands of the Frontier. There are tons of activities, side-missions and story chapters. Additionally, the game also includes multiplayer modes that are all great fun. Overall, this is one of the best video games of all time. I would rate it with a 9.5 out of 10. Expand
  76. Apr 18, 2019
    9
    a good game with a giant open world with a lot of good activity to do when you are not in the story missions IT IS BEAUTIFUL
  77. Mar 8, 2019
    7
    I really didn't want to give this game a 7, but after playing it for over 10 hours, I don't feel that ot's as good as people say it is, now I found the story to be engagin, intriguing and fun, so in other words it is great, but the world itself feels a little bit too empty with the occasional event here and there outside of the story missions, but that's not the main problem, it's the feelI really didn't want to give this game a 7, but after playing it for over 10 hours, I don't feel that ot's as good as people say it is, now I found the story to be engagin, intriguing and fun, so in other words it is great, but the world itself feels a little bit too empty with the occasional event here and there outside of the story missions, but that's not the main problem, it's the feel of the controls that is, they are so clunky and sluggish that I couldn't keep going, couple that with the ps3 version's crappy framerate and things only get worse, if they remaster this game with better controls and framerate then I'd definitely give it an 8.5 or even a 9, but I really have a massive issue with the problems I've just cited. Expand
  78. Feb 19, 2019
    10
    I do not play much games but i can say it is great game and it deserves its high score seriously
  79. Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Perfection! One of the few games I played through more than once. The story the characters the everything ... MUST play!
  80. Jan 26, 2019
    9
    you know? you can play this game just lay on the bed. one of the best story lines from RockStars
  81. Jan 17, 2019
    9
    Rockstar is one of the best devs out there. This game is gold, the story and the gameplay couldn t be finner and the graphics still look great after 8 years
  82. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Una obra maestra que disfrute de principio a fin, con todo lo necesario para transformar la perspectiva de los juegos de su época.
  83. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Even now, almost 9 years after the release, it still is one of the greatest games to play. The story is believable, you get sucked into the characters and it is difficult to put away the controller. This games is THE reason to still own a PS3. The open world is amazing. You can just go and hunt, play poker, rob a train or whatever you want to do. Besides this, there are many side questsEven now, almost 9 years after the release, it still is one of the greatest games to play. The story is believable, you get sucked into the characters and it is difficult to put away the controller. This games is THE reason to still own a PS3. The open world is amazing. You can just go and hunt, play poker, rob a train or whatever you want to do. Besides this, there are many side quests and random acts, like hangings, robberies, etc. You can decide if you want to be good or bad. The graphics aren't bad at all. My son saw the game on the PS3 and commented it looked better than Fortnite, which is played on the PS4 Pro. This is of course not a objective statement, but it tells a bit how it is. I love the dynamic weather and the day and night changes. For me the good thing is that it is not too difficult to play. Because the game is so long, you need to progress and not be stuck in one mission for 4 nights. Expand
  84. Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Wow just WOW,Ive been playing video games since Atari and this has got to be the best game EVER. Rockstar did such a great job with this game and I appreciate every bit of it. Every mission takes you deeper into the mind and life of these people,not since The Last of us have I been more emotionally invested in a game. Im having so much fun just exploring that I cant hardly get anythingWow just WOW,Ive been playing video games since Atari and this has got to be the best game EVER. Rockstar did such a great job with this game and I appreciate every bit of it. Every mission takes you deeper into the mind and life of these people,not since The Last of us have I been more emotionally invested in a game. Im having so much fun just exploring that I cant hardly get anything done,im usually very impatient but not with this game,its a materpiece. Expand
  85. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This is, ironically, the most unoriginal and disappointing sequel (prequel) that I could have imagined being released. Very little gameplay innovation here (outside enhanced graphics).
  86. Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Местами круто, местами скучно, но финал искупает все. Можно сказать, интерактивная версия парка аттракционов из Мира Дикого Запада. Только вышла немного раньше. :)
  87. Nov 10, 2018
    1
    I have honestly never played such an overrated game. Mandatory animations for tedium. Kill 10 animals and want to skin them - that will take 5 minutes after killing them.

    Pretty much auto insta spawn of bandits after killing a bounty - looting bodies then suddenly 3 new bandits show up and kill you - and wow saving only in rooms so have to do it all over again. Killing wolves - while
    I have honestly never played such an overrated game. Mandatory animations for tedium. Kill 10 animals and want to skin them - that will take 5 minutes after killing them.

    Pretty much auto insta spawn of bandits after killing a bounty - looting bodies then suddenly 3 new bandits show up and kill you - and wow saving only in rooms so have to do it all over again.

    Killing wolves - while skinning - wow 5 spawn on top of me - dead - time to do it all over again. Dead eye shot -- killed animal then I turn and put 5 bullets in my horse. Most times when playing I literally fall asleep with controller in hand.
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  88. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    One of my three favorites games of all time, just amazing. You feel like a real outlaw traveling around the Wild West. Everything about this game is perfect. A must-have, for sure
  89. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. A masterpiece of its time. Playing Red Dead Redemption II (now in 2018) only makes me want to go back to the feet of John Marston and revisit MacFarlane's Ranch once more.
  90. Oct 27, 2018
    4
    Pro: The graphics are great.

    Neutral/depends on your taste: The story-line is most of the "game." I found it to be much more of a choose-your-own-adventure story most of the time than a video game. Con: The pace is slow. You...spend...a...lot...of...time...trudging...through...the...snow...slowly. The controls are clunky and not at all intuitive. The combat is, well, again,
    Pro: The graphics are great.

    Neutral/depends on your taste: The story-line is most of the "game." I found it to be much more of a choose-your-own-adventure story most of the time than a video game.

    Con: The pace is slow. You...spend...a...lot...of...time...trudging...through...the...snow...slowly. The controls are clunky and not at all intuitive. The combat is, well, again, slow and clunky. The first person shooter sections are the most disappointing.
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  91. Oct 21, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece created by Rockstar Games. The atmosphere, characters, soundtrack, the map, missions, horses, guns, physics are superb and it´s fun obviously. MUST PLAY!!
  92. Oct 17, 2018
    10
    An absolute classic. I thought Rockstar started to loose their way, falling into repetition with the Grand Theft Auto series after San Andreas, and this game showed just how amazing Rockstar is. From the opening scene the tone is set with an incredable haunting score. You witness high brow passengers on a train talk of how great it will be to finally bring civilization to these savages.An absolute classic. I thought Rockstar started to loose their way, falling into repetition with the Grand Theft Auto series after San Andreas, and this game showed just how amazing Rockstar is. From the opening scene the tone is set with an incredable haunting score. You witness high brow passengers on a train talk of how great it will be to finally bring civilization to these savages. "They may have lost their land, but they've gained everything else." "Yes they live like animals, but they're happier now." A young lady question's her father's religious beliefs as it doesn't seem to make sense that an innocent would go to hell unless they receive communion. It's these types of questions that we ask ourselves through the incredable well written and engaging narrative. What is moral? What odds are we up against? Life isn't so black and white. The gameplay is top notch for its time, the characters are layered from comical, to sad. Theres a biting satire to Rockstar's work, yet the ending left me more emotional than any video game I can remember.
    In 2010 the game looked beautiful. It's dated now, but on a recent play through I still felt the beauty of the crafted sunsets, to the cool shade beneath "Tall Trees." I can't wait for the second one to come out next week!
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  93. Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la pasada generación de consolas y sin duda de los mejores videojuegos de género western de la historia.

    A día de hoy, John Marston es un icono en el mundo de los videojuegos a la altura de Marcus Fénix o los Big Daddys de la saga Bioshock. Todo un referente en el género western y los cimientos de los siguientes sandbox de Rockstar.

    Imprescindible.
  94. Oct 10, 2018
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  95. Oct 9, 2018
    10
    [PT-BR] Ahhh, Red Dead Redemption... o que dizer dessa obra prima da Rockstar? Disparadamente meu jogo favorito da geração PS3 e 360.
    Só uma observação, não vou incluir o modo online nessa minha avaliação.
    Red Dead tem uma história fenomenal, com um ótimo protagonista e outros ótimos personagens que também são importantes na história, você consegue sentir um carinho por tal personagem,
    [PT-BR] Ahhh, Red Dead Redemption... o que dizer dessa obra prima da Rockstar? Disparadamente meu jogo favorito da geração PS3 e 360.
    Só uma observação, não vou incluir o modo online nessa minha avaliação.
    Red Dead tem uma história fenomenal, com um ótimo protagonista e outros ótimos personagens que também são importantes na história, você consegue sentir um carinho por tal personagem, você consegue entender as motivações do outro personagem, você consegue sentir ódio do vilão, esse jogo traz um roteiro recheado de personagens memoráveis, reviravoltas, emoções, vingança, enfim, simplesmente incrível.
    O jogo tem uma boa trilha sonora, um bom gameplay (que serviu de inspiração pra GTA V), um cenário lindo, vários colecionáveis e missões secundárias pra fazer por aí, coisas que se esperam de um mundo aberto da Rockstar.
    Na minha humilde opinião, esse jogo deixa qualquer outro jogo da franquia GTA no chinelo, vale e vale MUITO joga-lo.
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  96. Sep 30, 2018
    9
    An amazing action adventure that throws you into a beautiful recreation of the old west. There is a solid main narrative but the only thing that holds it back from a 10, having just finished the witcher 3, stories, missions and quests are repetitive and bland beyond the main plot.
  97. Sep 29, 2018
    9
    Watched from a walkthrough video, mainly for a preparation for RDR2. Very good story.
  98. Aug 25, 2018
    9
    An argument with ups and downs in its pace, but its quality remains unquestionable, even improving reaching the end of the story, and bringing one of the best endgame in the history of video games.

    It is playable, but there are still serious failures and the Dead Eye is broken. Its aroma to Grand Theft Auto takes its toll.
  99. Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Comprei em 2016 porque queria muito estar imerso em um ambiente de cowboys. Foi diversão na certa. História imprevisível. Quando você acha que está chegando ao fim, você tem uma surpresa. Mecânicas emocionantes envolvendo combate montado e perseguição. Acho dificílimo começar a jogar e não finalizar, embora tenha 3 primos que tem acesso ao jogo e acredito que não se empolgaram muito. PensoComprei em 2016 porque queria muito estar imerso em um ambiente de cowboys. Foi diversão na certa. História imprevisível. Quando você acha que está chegando ao fim, você tem uma surpresa. Mecânicas emocionantes envolvendo combate montado e perseguição. Acho dificílimo começar a jogar e não finalizar, embora tenha 3 primos que tem acesso ao jogo e acredito que não se empolgaram muito. Penso em comprar um PS4 só para jogar o "Red Dead Redemption 2". Enfim, para mim é nota 10. Expand
  100. Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Can't believe I have not written a review for this game yet. Who does not like the wild west? Gameplay is great. Graphics and landscape amazing. Beautiful land. Fun stories, great characters. And open game play makes it really amazing.
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. The game perfectly captures the expansiveness of frontier life and the gritty gunplay of spaghetti westerns, rightfully earning its place alongside the great Western films and the best Rockstar games. [Issue#206, p.86]
  2. Rockstar's skill in creating a believable, functioning world with a distinct, coherent and consistent atmosphere is peerless. The broad-brush vision is masterful.
  3. Red Dead Redemption is a masterpiece. This game is the perfect example of how a developer should work to create the best atmosphere and to represent a beautiful historical situation. The graphics, the gameplay elements and everything else is at top level. Buy Red Dead Redemption, now!