Red Dead Redemption

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8.9

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  1. AbhinavDasiga
    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.
  2. Descole
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    A beautiful game with a beautiful story. The story of John Marston is breathtaking and action filled. A must play
  3. INU4SH4
    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.    … Expand
  4. PoptartKing
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going back and playing Red Dead Redemption after its prequel game shows a lot of the places where it tends to fall back. The gameplay feels a lot more tight and stilted, and while the pace is a lot faster than RDR2, the first act or so isn't as incredible as I remember. However, this game still remains an absolute classic to play. The story is amazing and the characters are fully realized and developed. The open world truly feels like the "Wild" West unlike RDR2, and the more gritty tone lends itself to its depressing conclusion. This game is on par with its prequel and both games deserve to be recognized as some of the best in the industry. Even on its own, the original Red Dead Redemption remains an alltimer in Rockstar's catalogue.… Expand
  5. piuscorvus
    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
  6. Hellgates666
    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.
  7. GhostKill
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    Red Dead is gold all day long! Next to Skyrim, Mass Effect and the Arkham series, this game ranks up there in my book. Red Dead is a must play game and it still worth playing many years later. Marston for the win...
  8. Rose97
    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
  9. tommydlbass
    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.
  10. theravenn1014
    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.    … Expand
  11. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  12. PatitoCosmico67
    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,
  13. Omareltayar
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    The character building and voice acting is phenomenal

    But there are some glitches and stiff gameplay
  14. hector_bcn98
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    La leyenda de Johh Marston será siempre recordada por los que lo jugamos antes que Red Dead 2.
  15. FriendlyZorro
    Nov 29, 2021
    9
    I never loved Rockstar Games. I felt they weren't for me. Games are too large and feel empty. Stories weren't too engaging for me. But Red Dead Redemption stands out from other Rockstar gmes.
    One of the best stories in gaming history. Characters fascinate you from very beginning. World is crammed with interesting side quests and interesting activities.
    Masterpiece from Wild West.
  16. Zr_Rinzler
    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.
  17. velyref
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Story 10/10. At the very beginning it seems a little lackluster, but after some time you just cannot stop playing.

    Gameplay feels outdated, but killing hundrend of soulless dummy npcs like come kind of a superman is somewhat fun.

    Solid 9/10.
  18. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    Eu adorei a história. Ela tem profundidade e emoção enquanto a ação rola solta.
  19. Domdom21br
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    provavelmente o 3º jogo mais realista do ps3.
    A história merece um filme ou uma merce adaptada
    Os controles não são inovadores mas respondem muito bem
    O unico contra que eu tenho é que o john morreu :(
  20. 34m2121
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Rdr 2 den sonra en iyi vahşi batı oyunu.çıktığı yıla göre eksiksiz bir oyun neredeyse.
  21. CrAzy_JoE_99
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Story-9/10
    Gameplay-8/10
    Soundtrack-10/10 Graphics-7/10 Replay value-8/10 Rdr is an amazing game, it’s story was incredible, the soundtrack was one of the best on any game, and overall it was just a lot of fun. It is showing it’s age a bit with its graphics and some parts of its gameplay like taking the horses or trying to get it to the right time of day to start a mission annoyed me but    Story-9/10
    Gameplay-8/10
    Soundtrack-10/10
    Graphics-7/10
    Replay value-8/10 Rdr is an amazing game, it’s story was incredible, the soundtrack was one of the best on any game, and overall it was just a lot of fun. It is showing it’s age a bit with its graphics and some parts of its gameplay like taking the horses or trying to get it to the right time of day to start a mission annoyed me but overall there minor details, it is well worth replaying and I highly recommend you buy this game.    … Expand
  22. PeteyPirahna
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    9.5/10
    Since this IS a sequel, this is one of the best gaming sequels of all time.
  23. Granfino
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Este jogo me impressionou pela história, conteúdo, gráficos e trilha sonora. O jogador tem à disposição diversas formas de interação. Umas dessas formas, diria a mais simples, é a exploração da região  em que se passa o jogo. Muitas vezes, durante algumas viagens, eu parava para apreciar o cenário e as vezes cavalgava pelo simples  prazer de passear pelas regiões do mapa. O jogo possuiEste jogo me impressionou pela história, conteúdo, gráficos e trilha sonora. O jogador tem à disposição diversas formas de interação. Umas dessas formas, diria a mais simples, é a exploração da região  em que se passa o jogo. Muitas vezes, durante algumas viagens, eu parava para apreciar o cenário e as vezes cavalgava pelo simples  prazer de passear pelas regiões do mapa. O jogo possui personagens engraçados e bem construídos. Em nenhum momento cansei do jogo, pelo contrário queria mais história para o jogo continuar. O jogo tem uma dificuldade ótima pra quem busca cumprir todos os objetivos. Não  tenho nada a reclamar do jogo. O jogo me impressionou pela qualidade. Nada nele foi novidade pra mim, mas o que ele apresenta, apresenta com alta qualidade em todos os quesitos. Recomendaria a qualquer  jogador acima de 15 anos. Nota 9/10… Expand
  24. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  25. Kostas_Spirou
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    One of the most iconic Westerns in the videogame industry, perhaps Rockstar's very first "serious" game.

    The story is memorable and the atmosphere is depressing and gritty which I adore.

    Gameplay-wise it's quite slow but I enjoyed it a lot, I don't mind slow paced gameplay as long as it works well.

    This game is a classic.

    Final Rating: "Amazing" ~ 9/10.
  26. MetalGearLiquid
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    This game has a great argument for being the best rockstar game. However, I believe that depends on how much you like cowboys and spaghetti westerns. RDR has everything that we love about open-world games a world that is full of details and things to discover. The story is phenomenal. Amazing side missions and side activities. In my opinion, this is the best ending that rockstar ever madeThis game has a great argument for being the best rockstar game. However, I believe that depends on how much you like cowboys and spaghetti westerns. RDR has everything that we love about open-world games a world that is full of details and things to discover. The story is phenomenal. Amazing side missions and side activities. In my opinion, this is the best ending that rockstar ever made and my god is it depressing. Moving away from the good things the gameplay is just too simple too easy this is the same developer that made max Payne 3. Unfortunately, they kept the same simplicity in RDR2. Furthermore, Tapping x to make the horse sprint gets old real quick. I believe that this game is a must-play and the second game does not make it unnecessary to play because that game has a ton of flaws that do not exist in the first game. So if you only played RDR2 you need to play RDR1.… Expand
  27. Craauenetofd
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Platinei recemtemente E AMEI.Um dos melhores jogo da antiga geração uma história foda um mundo vasto com coisas a se fazer uma gameplay simples porém satisfatória várias missões secundárias recheada de conteúdo sem dúvidas um jogasso que beira a perfeição
  28. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    tells such a beautiful and tragic story which is only amplified by red dead 2
  29. DarthRevan4
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    A STRONG 9, trending towards a 10. Virtually everything this game tries to do, it executes flawlessly and effortlessly.
  30. Bethrewhy
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    When I first playing this game I was astonished by the graphics was not outdated even after 12 years already! The issues about graphic is the anti aliasing, it looks inefficient. This game is really detailed about NPC, you can literally looking at them playing harmonica at some random camp! When you accomplish some mission and follow them after all, you'll notice they actually have a routeWhen I first playing this game I was astonished by the graphics was not outdated even after 12 years already! The issues about graphic is the anti aliasing, it looks inefficient. This game is really detailed about NPC, you can literally looking at them playing harmonica at some random camp! When you accomplish some mission and follow them after all, you'll notice they actually have a route to process when ending,which might cause non canon ending to them.It also add more vigor to this game as a open world game. Storytelling are not bluffing neither, The backstory of some character, connection between them,Easter egg about their family. Those are actual detailed and rich content. WellI gave it nine because of the glitches, once I crouching to a bottle and it lift me up to the sky lol.… Expand
  31. evlglswolf
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    A game you wont soon forget! With a epic story and a gripping world slowly killing the last of the outlaws, you keep fighting to see your family again.
  32. trinovatic
    May 22, 2023
    9
    Por fin pude jugar esta maravilla, no es mejor que el 2 pero es una brutalidad de juego.
  33. MasterDurden
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    A nearly excelent game , with great graphics for the period , and really underrated in the seven generation of consoles. Had a good story , excelent gameplay , and have great replability.
  34. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    best rockstar game of all time
    john marston :D
    javier :D
    cuhewsdfbewjbfjewbgtrh
  35. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  36. DieterfallCZE
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Great :)
  37. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Lo disfruté un montón, en mi opinión un juego con todo lo bueno de GTA sin lo malo de GTA. Está muy cuidado en todos los detalles.
  38. chong
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    This definitely would’ve gotten a ten if the horses werent slow AF and my game crashed 4 times, but still an awesome game
  39. DanielDanks420
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    This game is incredible and very unique, not many games mange to be this good but I feel like some of the characters are there for a couple missions and then gone
  40. JuanMS
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
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  41. ElliottHeutel
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    One of the best Westerns out there. If you like open-world games, play this and its successor. Enough said.
  42. PR9Gaming
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Easily the best get-murdered-by-a-cougar simulator out there! Also plenty of spoilers for RDR2, I guess.
  43. NathanB
    May 19, 2010
    8
    I would give this game a 8.5. The best part about it is that there is just a lot of stuff going on. People run up to you asking for help all the time & there seems to be an animal to shoot every time you turn the corner. Every once in a while the framerate suffers. Also I would honestly say the size of the map is 1/50th the size of Just Cause 2. At the end of the day besides the fact the I would give this game a 8.5. The best part about it is that there is just a lot of stuff going on. People run up to you asking for help all the time & there seems to be an animal to shoot every time you turn the corner. Every once in a while the framerate suffers. Also I would honestly say the size of the map is 1/50th the size of Just Cause 2. At the end of the day besides the fact the map is small, you cant swim, it lags a lot, this game is just a lot of fun. Also great story.… Expand
  44. WonderChicken
    May 20, 2010
    8
    I know I am giving a great game a mediocre score, but I'm disappointed in Rockstar Games. There is no way the PS3 version should be as gimped as it is. It's not 2007 anymore, Rockstar, most games are at parity between the xbox 360 and PS3. In addition, the PS3 exclusives clearly show that it is the more powerful of the two systems. The only explaination is laziness. After the I know I am giving a great game a mediocre score, but I'm disappointed in Rockstar Games. There is no way the PS3 version should be as gimped as it is. It's not 2007 anymore, Rockstar, most games are at parity between the xbox 360 and PS3. In addition, the PS3 exclusives clearly show that it is the more powerful of the two systems. The only explaination is laziness. After the PS2 basically made Rockstar Games, you'd think they'd be loyal enough to Sony to actually build a decent engine for their next system (the PS3).… Expand
  45. ErickG
    May 19, 2010
    8
    Singleplayer: This game is awesome in its entirety on the singleplayer area. GTA fans may be let down a bit due to seemingly repetitive nature of the game and little variety but the setting being in the Old Americas alone makes up for it. Never seen a Western game quite like it. And true to Rockstar style, players may find themselves confused what to do at first. Heck!, hunting wild Singleplayer: This game is awesome in its entirety on the singleplayer area. GTA fans may be let down a bit due to seemingly repetitive nature of the game and little variety but the setting being in the Old Americas alone makes up for it. Never seen a Western game quite like it. And true to Rockstar style, players may find themselves confused what to do at first. Heck!, hunting wild anilmals and picking flowers alone eats a lot of time. Singleplayer: 9/10 Multiplayer: This area is this game's Achilles. In short, this area is full of bugs and glitches. Character disappearing, steeds nowhere to be found, enemies and wild animals sucking your life out of nowhere (are they invisible really?), and worse, players getting stuck while doing crucial missions. Rockstar, you gotta do better than that. Expecting a quick fix on this. Multiplayer: 7/10. As a whole, the graphics and the environment is some of the most awesome around, mechanics doesn't hurt players who are into CoD and other shooting games, and sound and music are just superb. One thumbs up Rockstar/TakeTwo!… Expand
  46. Pier
    Jan 23, 2011
    8
    The game takes you to the beginning of the 20th century in the far west. It really takes you there. From the weather, the light, the plants, the animals, the people, the architecture, etc. You are there. The story has been worked at that same level of detail too, including many historical figures and events.

    The music is also amazing and really sets the tone.I haven't played the previous    The game takes you to the beginning of the 20th century in the far west. It really takes you there. From the weather, the light, the plants, the animals, the people, the architecture, etc. You are there. The story has been worked at that same level of detail too, including many historical figures and events.

    The music is also amazing and really sets the tone.I haven't played the previous statements, but to me the gameplay is really good. The controls feel natural but at some points the game lacks some drama and becomes a bit repetitive.

    The graphics are quite good, but on the exception of the landscapes which are amazing, they are inferior to Uncharted 2 or Metal Gear guns of the patriots.

    The only thing that I really hated about this game was the ALIASING. It seems the game is not rendered at 720p or 1080p, but at some other inferior resolution which makes a constant annoying ALIASING...

    Although it has it's flaws, RDR is an amazing game.    … Expand
  47. skim123
    Jun 25, 2012
    8
    Nobody makes better games than Rockstar. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Every aspect of their games is done better than anything else on the market - their control, their physics, their environments, their animations, their freedom of movement. When you play most games, there are usually 1 or 2 aspects of the game that are lacking or rushed...but Rockstar's games feel polished andNobody makes better games than Rockstar. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Every aspect of their games is done better than anything else on the market - their control, their physics, their environments, their animations, their freedom of movement. When you play most games, there are usually 1 or 2 aspects of the game that are lacking or rushed...but Rockstar's games feel polished and complete in every respect. Red Dead Redemption is no exception. They improved the character control since GTA, but horses aren't as fun to control as cars, so the traveling can get a bit dull. This world isn't quite as fun as GTA and lacks the over-the-top action from GTA (like the ability to sky dive or create 10-car pile-ups that made GTA so enjoyable)...but this is still an amazing game that puts most other games on the market to shame. It really is baffling to me how under-appreciated Rockstar's work ethic. They put so much more into their games than anyone else does, yet many other games still get scored in the 9-10 range, despite the fact that these games have half the amount of content, half the freedom, half the environment, and half the attention to detail as Red Dead Redemption.… Expand
  48. 6xdandangp
    Dec 29, 2012
    8
    Just when I thought that Rockstar Games couldn't create anything other than overhyped crap, I was proven wrong with this game. And I must tell you, it never felt so good to be wrong.
  49. BrendanR
    Aug 17, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now I'm not going to say what has been said a million times on EITHER side.On one side people are saying its the same as Gta4....it not.And on the other side Its the greatest game ever.Yes,I think it was very good but once you beat the game and hae to play as Johns son Jack he is the MOST annoying character since Jar Jar bink half the time when you are riding the horse he says stupid stuff that make me want to break my game.Also,why cant I swim ...you could in the previous rockstar games but no , a badass like John Marston can't swim.… Expand
  50. G_Mackzy
    Aug 19, 2010
    8
    A really fun game with a bit to do, however it just felt like the effort wasnt there to make it interesting but overall it had a solid base but they should of expanded on it more. I rented it for the week and I'm glad I did this instead of buying it.
  51. che_don_john
    Oct 6, 2010
    8
    RDR is a very good game, but an overrated one. Being a Western probably gave it a few extra plus for many people and perhaps for me, too. But it's certainly not the 'huge achievement' that Rockstar have claimed (if Zoo editor Toby McCasker is to be believed and, having contrasted my experience of the game against the stellar mainstream reviews and score, I leaning towards his story a bitRDR is a very good game, but an overrated one. Being a Western probably gave it a few extra plus for many people and perhaps for me, too. But it's certainly not the 'huge achievement' that Rockstar have claimed (if Zoo editor Toby McCasker is to be believed and, having contrasted my experience of the game against the stellar mainstream reviews and score, I leaning towards his story a bit more now).

    My main gripe is that the game is often quite boring which, when put aside my feeling that the game is also too short, is quite an achievement: Rockstar created a short and partially boring game. Usually tedium comes with long, drawn-out games! The boredom is induced by the slew of horse riding courier-type missions throughout. Yes, I appreciate that it conveys the vast expanse of the West, but I didn't need to be slapped in the face with this every 5 missions or so. Luckily, the tedium is interrupted by some absolutely brilliant missions and some great cutscenes; just enough to save RDR from being a completely boring game, and instead turning it into a decent one. But I can't forget those horse riding missions. Other issues I have with RDR are: 1) It was set too late in history, and would have been better had it been in a more familiar Civil War setting; 2) The narrative pretty much restrained your role-playing into one of a bad guy turned nice guy - there was no chance to play the anti-hero, and very few choices afforded to the player, except outside of missions which didn't really affect the narrative in the same way that games like Mass Effect have managed (and Westerns are all about the anti-heroes!); 3) There was no 'bank job' mission (a Western without a bank job?!); 4) There was no Magnificent Seven/High Plains Drifter-style 'save a town from bandidos' side-story (perhaps more a personal preference, but if Rockstar are to pay homage to such films then you can't go without it).

    I've nit-picked a bit there, and have perhaps paid too much attention to what I didn't like about the game. Overall, I did really enjoy it and put a lot of hours into it, but I just feel very strongly that it didn't deserve the 9's and 10s it got, and that such inflated scores (and the Toby McCasker saga) leave me a little concerned about the credibility of mainstream games reviewers.    … Expand
  52. biert
    Sep 1, 2010
    8
    The game is nice for a 3rd person shooter. The game allows you to free roam with some interesting finds to give you some side quest as sharp shooter, gatherer, etc. The main story is nice to follow with an end that I didn't predict. To play a GTA game settled in the west was a nice change.
  53. Harry210
    Jan 19, 2011
    8
    Red Dead Redemption is a solid Wild West Themed Sandbox game. The games structure is very similar to Rockstars other Sandbox game series, the Grand Theft Auto series in which RDR places John Marston (the person you play as) into a huge Wild West Sandbox environment and complete missions, earn cash and shoot your foes. The landscape and views look authentic and has a certain naturalnessRed Dead Redemption is a solid Wild West Themed Sandbox game. The games structure is very similar to Rockstars other Sandbox game series, the Grand Theft Auto series in which RDR places John Marston (the person you play as) into a huge Wild West Sandbox environment and complete missions, earn cash and shoot your foes. The landscape and views look authentic and has a certain naturalness feel to it with loads of plants and live animals. The story is good, deep, fascinating and provides a good, meaty single player experience. The game (for the most part) plays like a first person shooter. Many missions see you fighting against the bad guys in engaging fire fights and RDR has a neat cover system along with a great slow-mo precision targeting system feature known as Dead-Eye which allows you to slow down time and target multiple targets then unleash hell on them with fire power. The gunplay and the game play itself is polished and uncomplicated to play due to clear instructions on where to go and an auto targeting system which allows you to quickly dispatch a group of outlaws. There are some decent variety in the missions that you'll undertake like escorting someone to safety by defending them against outlaws, tame horses, herd cattle from one place to another and more. There is a hint of RPG style game play in this game. I like the fact that you can earn money by scavenging for materials from plants or organs from dead animals and sell them to someone. The single player campaign is defiantly action heavy and bloody. The weapons at your disposal are plentiful and fun to use with bolt action rifles, pistols and a really cool lasso which can be used to take down criminals or targets without killing them. The most ideal mode of transport across the vast environment is the horse. Horse controls maybe a little bit fiddly at first but you'll get use to them. However, galloping sections where you are just riding with a NPC and discussing about various topics can get repetitious at times and I hate the fact that you have to hold down the X button to keep galloping at a consistent speed or else you'll slow down. What I like about this game is how Rockstar San Diego has captured the perception of the Wild West beautifully with the landscape, music, building design, sound design, and the character models and how they move and talk. Speaking of the sound design, the characters in this game are well voiced and the gun noises sound wonderful. What is always a strong point in Rockstar's sandbox games such as their Grand Theft Auto games is that there is an abundance of stuff to do. This game is no exception. There's loads to do even after completing the expansive single player campaign such as side jobs like being a Night Watchmen or helping civilians, scavenge for plant material and play mini games such as Horseshoes and Poker which are fun if a little annoying (especially Horse Shoes, can't say the same thing about Poker: I don't know how to play it!). The physics look convincing and realistic like falling off a cliff or dragging someone behind you (attached to the lasso) and watching them tumble and twirl while you gallop along with your horse. The game does get a little bit slow at the end and I don't like hunting helpless, innocent animals and skinning them but I guess it's just a game. When you skin animals, blood splatters across the screen which is an unnecessarily effect considering the perspective that you play the game. It would be acceptable in a first person shooter where you look through the eyes of your character but not in a third person shooter. RDR is accessible to anyone due to a generous checkpoint system and clear instructions on what to do but in turn it does make the game a little too easy. As a whole, RDR is a great Third Person Shooter with RPG elements that do not overcomplicate things. This Wild West game deserves to be in any action gamer's collection.… Expand
  54. kewlgaynerd
    Sep 12, 2010
    8
    This game was not disappointing. Think of GTA except in the early 1900's in rural Texas. The story is compelling, and the characters are like straight out of a movie (I couldn't skip one single cut scene). Heck, I even enjoyed the conversations you have on horseback while riding towards your goal in the mission. And for those who say screw the story, I'm just gonna wreak havoc, you can doThis game was not disappointing. Think of GTA except in the early 1900's in rural Texas. The story is compelling, and the characters are like straight out of a movie (I couldn't skip one single cut scene). Heck, I even enjoyed the conversations you have on horseback while riding towards your goal in the mission. And for those who say screw the story, I'm just gonna wreak havoc, you can do that too. I recommend anyone who enjoyed the GTA franchise, or who is looking for a new game to pick up and play for several weeks. This may be the one partner… Expand
  55. Reaperville
    Nov 4, 2010
    8
    Very well thought out game, has a great story line all the way to the end, enough different weapons to make it interesting, i personally prefer the GTA games however this was definitely worth buying. I enjoyed it to the very end.
  56. jonathanM21
    Jan 30, 2011
    8
    By now you probably know all about Red Dead Redemption. It had a harsh development life at Rockstar, it won all the awards and it's "awesome." But you haven't bought it yet - so you're probably wondering if it's for you. Here's some perspective. If you felt disappointed, bored or simply satisfied and done with the last GTA than you probably won't find much to love with Red Dead Redemption.By now you probably know all about Red Dead Redemption. It had a harsh development life at Rockstar, it won all the awards and it's "awesome." But you haven't bought it yet - so you're probably wondering if it's for you. Here's some perspective. If you felt disappointed, bored or simply satisfied and done with the last GTA than you probably won't find much to love with Red Dead Redemption. No, it's not fair to call RDR simply GTA on a horse but it does play much like it. There is an interesting story here, the world feels alive and is gorgeous, there's plenty to do but in the end the game plays very similar to GTA. That is a good or bad thing. Additionally while the overall story is interesting and engrossing it takes its time to progress. It started, something happens at the 4ish hour mark and another thing happens at the 8-9 hour mark. Nothing is happening in between. Nothing. So what goes on there? Favor quests. Do you know those sidequests games throw in with strangers asking you for a favor? Yeah, most of RDR's main quests are just like that. You'll meet someone, they'll tell you to do something and you'll need to do it. The main character will begin commenting on how ridiculous this is in the 6th or 7th hour of this constant favor quests which doesn't make it ok. It feels lazy. "I'll help you if you do this...now this...great! Now let's do this! Ok. I have a friend. Go see them and do this and they'll help you. I have to go and can't." Get used to that. For all there is to do in RDR I've been focusing on the main missions simply because they already feel like side missions so I have no desire to do extra favors for extra goodies on the side and the game is pretty long which is good (10th hour right now) but they could have made the missions more story or main character oriented. The combat is good, this is a great shooter at it's core. You can also use a bullet-time system to mark enemies and do quick executions. You can fight on your horse. You'll lasso and tie enemies from afar. Occasionally you'll make important decisions. You'll enjoy horse riding from mission to mission although there comes a point where it takes too long and gets a bit old, so you'll probably switch to the instant travel option in the menu. There are some fun games to play, old movie shorts to watch, and some system to buy property for money but you'll never need it. I've never needed to worry about money, buy health or buy a weapon...but if you want to it's there. There's multiplayer in here too but it feels as unpolished and fun as GTA's multiplayer - so can decide on that for yourself. So is Red Dead Redemption for you? This is a game worthy of it's hype. The story is good, the voice acting is even better, the graphics are usually gorgeous and the gameplay is topnotch. It appeals to a mass audience and is a better package than most games last year. Is it worthy of the hype? Yes and no, for reasons I've noted. If you're interested in cowboys, love GTA or want a deeper action experience then give it a try. If you don't like games with a ton of excess fat that is labeled as "depth" or if you've had enough of the GTA sandbox-littered-with-favor-missions setup than you will not find much to enjoy here. While it is a better overall package than most games last year I'd have to give it an 8/10 at most due to some lazy structuring, extremely slow pacing and poorly implemented mechanics.… Expand
  57. Rosco
    May 28, 2011
    8
    Ive never been a fan of the wild-west in any spectrum what-so-ever but at a knockdown price I purchased RDR after the rave reviews it had received. Rockstar have done wonders with this game. GTA4 wasn't as bad as everyone makes it but a big problem I felt was the reptitive nature within the game and this was one thing that Rockstar seems to have addressed. The missions give you a bigIve never been a fan of the wild-west in any spectrum what-so-ever but at a knockdown price I purchased RDR after the rave reviews it had received. Rockstar have done wonders with this game. GTA4 wasn't as bad as everyone makes it but a big problem I felt was the reptitive nature within the game and this was one thing that Rockstar seems to have addressed. The missions give you a big variety which is always helpful. Then there are the side-stories which once again offers you something totally different from the main storyline combine that with the alternatives of skinning wild animals, playing poker, bounty hunting, duels RDR can't be accused of lacking in terms of gameplay. As John Marston you are torn away from your family and told to find and kill one of his old friends Bill Williamson, initially the game is slow and lets you get used to everything but once you get going, if you stick with it, RDR is very engrossing. Visually it depcits the Wild West superbly. Its not jaw-dropping as such but its still impressive the detail and natural feeling that Rockstat managed to bring to the table. Multiplayer gives you the usual free-for-all with up to 16 players and theres team matches but the best part comes with the Zombie Undead DLC a genius idea that you can never go wrong with it is awesome! All in all RDR is a great game, nobody can dispute that but its a game thats a hit or a miss. Some people will love it and some will hit hate. If you stick with it it is a rewarding experience but at times it can be boring and the game is let down by quite a weak ending.… Expand
  58. rotku
    Dec 16, 2011
    8
    Take Grand Theft Auto, transport the concept to the old west, swap the cars for horses, the handguns for pistols and safe houses to saloons and you find yourself immersed in Red Dead Redemption. Despite the sarcastic tone of my opening line I say immersed because it is grand and vast although this can be a bad thing with huge ground having to be covered by horseback at times.

    Overall    Take Grand Theft Auto, transport the concept to the old west, swap the cars for horses, the handguns for pistols and safe houses to saloons and you find yourself immersed in Red Dead Redemption. Despite the sarcastic tone of my opening line I say immersed because it is grand and vast although this can be a bad thing with huge ground having to be covered by horseback at times.

    Overall though Rockstar have to be commended for what is an excellent but flawed game with a good, if predictable, storyline and some good character development. Kudos for the unusual ending (although maybe not so unusual in the old West) which came as a surprise and I cannot say that has happened too often in my gaming life. Roll on the inevitable RDR2, not the Undead pack, but a real sequel.    … Expand
  59. McSponge
    May 7, 2011
    8
    I absolutely loved this game until the end of the Storyline. It was a huge disappointment, so much I stopped playing it. It's better than all of the GTA games and the graphics were epic.
  60. ferith
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    My one saving grace on the ps3 right now. Its the only game that is actually working well for me on the p3 right now. Its a hoot to play although a bit graphic in places and certainly something that you don't want your kids in the same room while your playing!
  61. HorrorCoffee
    May 14, 2012
    8
    This is one of those games where you got so much stuff to do and its so addictive. I have played this game about 40hours and its still one of the best Wild-West games ever. I really hope rockstar makes Red Dead Redemption 2 whit much more things to do this game is NOT crappy one.Multilayer in this game is good but I expected more there is some kind of PvP and Gang-hideouts but notThis is one of those games where you got so much stuff to do and its so addictive. I have played this game about 40hours and its still one of the best Wild-West games ever. I really hope rockstar makes Red Dead Redemption 2 whit much more things to do this game is NOT crappy one.Multilayer in this game is good but I expected more there is some kind of PvP and Gang-hideouts but not anything special. There is very good choice of weapons only problem I found was that you cant dual wield revolvers. The game itself is not that hard like old GTA games because you have checkpoints and regenerating healt but still I love to play this game.… Expand
  62. Bootador
    May 25, 2012
    8
    Story fades off to tedium in many parts of the game, but it's certainly worth a playthrough nevertheless (took me 3 goes to get up and running with game though)
  63. wesker2012
    Sep 26, 2012
    8
    This game makes the Wild West become a reality. A classic masterpiece.
  64. Cmcolin
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    A terrific sandbox game set in a fictional old-west. Everything you've heard about the graphics and sound are true. Good voice acting and a compelling storyline keep things moving while the side quests and mini games keep everything interesting. The game is only marred by a sloppy control scheme that takes a LOT of getting used to, and a ridiculous, cumbersome save system. I would haveA terrific sandbox game set in a fictional old-west. Everything you've heard about the graphics and sound are true. Good voice acting and a compelling storyline keep things moving while the side quests and mini games keep everything interesting. The game is only marred by a sloppy control scheme that takes a LOT of getting used to, and a ridiculous, cumbersome save system. I would have also liked it if the setting had been based on actual places in the old west instead of a fictional southwestern state. In all, though, a fun, gigantic game that very much lives up to the hype.… Expand
  65. SilentHightimes
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    Red Dead Redemption at first glance looks kinda bad with its horrible lighting graphical glitches and rendering. But after you get sucked in it starts to look pretty damn cool, after all, what can you expect on these garbage machines called consoles.

    Rockstar still makes a terrible clunky character movement but the horses feel pretty great. The gameplay can be set to lock on so your    Red Dead Redemption at first glance looks kinda bad with its horrible lighting graphical glitches and rendering. But after you get sucked in it starts to look pretty damn cool, after all, what can you expect on these garbage machines called consoles.

    Rockstar still makes a terrible clunky character movement but the horses feel pretty great. The gameplay can be set to lock on so your three year old can beat the game or expert where you got to some what try and aim.

    The world is pretty huge and full of things to do, unlike other Rockstar games the online is a blast and the free roam is also a nice touch.

    There are plenty of weapons and random events/side quests to keep ya busy after beating the game or during.

    The story is typical but still decent and the ending was a good fit for my taste.

    I loved this game, shame it hasn't come to PC.

    Though there are quite a few guns in the game they never feel special only added ammo quite a shame, tho the smoke off the western gun barrels adds the perfect touch.    … Expand
  66. heychrisfox
    Oct 26, 2012
    8
    Working as if it were the great-grandfather of Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Horse is based in the scenic dirtplot of Las Venturas right after the Spanish colonials got kicked out in favour of hicks with revolvers. Unlike Red Dead Revolver, the assumable precursor to this title by the Rockstar franchise, Red Dead Redemption places you in the shoes (or boots) of John Marston, criminalWorking as if it were the great-grandfather of Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Horse is based in the scenic dirtplot of Las Venturas right after the Spanish colonials got kicked out in favour of hicks with revolvers. Unlike Red Dead Revolver, the assumable precursor to this title by the Rockstar franchise, Red Dead Redemption places you in the shoes (or boots) of John Marston, criminal turned rancher who is forced by the puritanical US Government to go to the wild wild west to kill his ex-gang partners-in-crime, lest the government will kill John's family should he not comply. The sandbox world you're given is broad and bold, though a bit drab, considering it's cactus, rocks, and dirt almost as far as the eye can see. The sheer scope of the world, however, makes up for its lack of diversity; while the world feels big, it's not impossible to traverse it, and there are enough hunting side-quests and different minigames that allow you to explore the land at your leisure; furthermore, the desert atmosphere does carry a unique charm. The plot and characters all carry themselves with that cowboy swagger you'd expect to see in any Western, and deliver with clichés firmly lassoed and corralled in all the expected places with well acted and written dialogue. As for the gameplay, it handles excellently, with heated gun battles and horse race chases, though given this is the entire basis of the game, it at times gets a bit old and boring. While other quests such as collecting wild herbs and hunting wild animals exist, they never seem to balance the main missions, and nobody in their right mind could have thought that missions involving you herding cows could have been a good idea when the cows have the frequent habit of impaling themselves on trees, getting lost on railroad tracks in front of oncoming trains, or diving headfirst off cliffs. While Red Dead Redemption offers much exploration and a very well written plot, the substance seems a bit sparse. Many of the missions seem to exist simply for the sake of doing something, and it takes 10 minutes just to listen to the characters drone on about their lives before the mission even starts, before spending the next 10 minutes trotting alongside them as they whine about their woes to you until you reach your destination. The game is excellently written and a barrel of fun, but it all seems almost forced and meaningless in the end, leaving you with a feeling emptiness and expectations unfulfilled. Regardless, the game is definitely worth a play through, and won't leave you regretting your time. Except the time you spend herding cows.… Expand
  67. The_Scrutiny
    Feb 24, 2013
    8
    Really I'd give this an 8.5. This is a large game with plenty to do: main quests, bounty hunting, outfit collecting, poker, completing challenges, you name it. You'll be quite occupied and always striving to get that game completion up to 100%. The 3rd person shooter combat is always engaging, and Dead Eye (slowing down time and pinpointing shots) makes you feel legendary. The environmentsReally I'd give this an 8.5. This is a large game with plenty to do: main quests, bounty hunting, outfit collecting, poker, completing challenges, you name it. You'll be quite occupied and always striving to get that game completion up to 100%. The 3rd person shooter combat is always engaging, and Dead Eye (slowing down time and pinpointing shots) makes you feel legendary. The environments really feel Western, which was the whole point. The story's pretty weak though. You're always after the goal of getting your family back by bringing down an old gang, but you just happen to get sidetracked a couple of times. I really wasn't engrossed in the plot at all. The weak story and the repetitive random encounters are the only gripes I have with this game.… Expand
  68. Stolben
    Sep 8, 2013
    8
    Great game. Sometimes a little bit boring, when you must ride from one piece of map to other but random quests and possibility of fast transfer is solving this problem. Very good game, i pray gtav (its only o e week to this) will take this great conditions and positive moments of this game.
  69. Munkey
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    Red Dead Redemption a great game that starts slow but later picks up the pace. A spaghetti western Rockstar style. You start the game as John Marston a former outlaw who has to take to justice his old gang members. If he succeded he will get a pardon by the goverment.
    You are shoot and left for dead. A female rancher Bonnie saves you and the story begins. It's a western so there is a lot    Red Dead Redemption a great game that starts slow but later picks up the pace. A spaghetti western Rockstar style. You start the game as John Marston a former outlaw who has to take to justice his old gang members. If he succeded he will get a pardon by the goverment.
    You are shoot and left for dead. A female rancher Bonnie saves you and the story begins. It's a western so there is a lot of gunfights, horse rides, salon fights, poker and even cow herding. The story is slow at first but the more you play the more you find out about the world and NPC's.
    The things I didn't like was the pop-in. Grass, NPC and terrain just appear from nowhere. The AI of some enemies and animals sometimes is wacky. All and all great game.
    Eight out of ten. Shame I didn't come to the PC.    … Expand
  70. GhostRJ
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    I Loved that game, it was quite awesome, it's the best old-west game i'v ever seen, the story got it's cliches but still a good history and the graphics are awesome, the bad part of this game is that he has a lot of bugs.
  71. onewarmslime
    Mar 27, 2014
    8
    This game is the reason I got a PS3. This is like GTA but, with horses instead of cars and marshals instead of cops. The graphics are awesome, some people complain that covering vast distances with a horse is boring but I found the scenery amazing (besides, you’re gonna miss on the side-missions if you just skip the journeys). There’s a loose storyline yes, but in this game the focus isThis game is the reason I got a PS3. This is like GTA but, with horses instead of cars and marshals instead of cops. The graphics are awesome, some people complain that covering vast distances with a horse is boring but I found the scenery amazing (besides, you’re gonna miss on the side-missions if you just skip the journeys). There’s a loose storyline yes, but in this game the focus is the gameplay. There’s a ton of fun things to do, from performing simple cowboy tasks like herding cows to patrolling towns for criminals or even deer hunting. Hell you can even bet your money on blackjack or poker. Unfortunately one negative aspect of the game for me is the music, or rather the lack of it as there’s too many moments of silence. Overall the game is amazing and if you buy this you’re in for a treat.… Expand
  72. MaxPayneIsGod
    Oct 2, 2017
    8
    In its time RDR was revolutionary, ground breaking and very impressive. I love westerns, they're some of my favourite movies and Rockstar captured the period perfectly.
    My first let down is that RDR missed the mark with the setting, by maybe 10 to 20 years, they chose to set the game toward the close of the Wild West. By doing this they avoided some of the issues which would be considered    In its time RDR was revolutionary, ground breaking and very impressive. I love westerns, they're some of my favourite movies and Rockstar captured the period perfectly.
    My first let down is that RDR missed the mark with the setting, by maybe 10 to 20 years, they chose to set the game toward the close of the Wild West. By doing this they avoided some of the issues which would be considered the true "Wild West" Indians anyone?
    Secondly, John Marston, whilst his internal conflicts are poignant and intriguing he is about as animated and interesting as a plank of wood. His story of Redemption falls short of being as memorable and epic as the general gaming community would have you believe. By the end of the game I was kind of happy it was over. Its a long game and it turned into a chore.
    There are far too many menial tasks given to the player, more-so that any other Rockstar game. Its obvious they are trying to set the scene and take you back to the early 1900s but herding cattle and picking herbs should not be any developers idea of a good time.
    Today, 2017, the game looks horrible, washed out, grainy, smudged and a limited colour pallet, far worse than GTAIV, it handles poorly and the controls leave a lot to be desired.
    Red Dead Redemption is one of the few Rockstar game I have never managed to play through more than once, and I've played them all since GTA 3.
    It just didn't grip me, couldn't grip me and a big part of it is because John Marston is such a self righteous old man I just couldn't put myself in his shoes for more than one play-through.    … Expand
  73. Andjelico
    Nov 6, 2014
    8
    This is one of the best Rockstar games ever created. The story is exciting, awesome intense western music, and the graphics are sharp and nice.

    The sidequests are fun, and John Marston is a memorable character.

    The ending in this game was too fast. It was like the game was not finished in the end.
  74. AcePowney
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed this game. It's different to GTA and gives a great adventure Western style. The story does get really good at times but sometimes it can feel repetitive. Nonetheless it's well worth the play as the side missions are alot of fun.

    John Marston soon becomes one of your favourite video game characters in this gun slinging, animal hunting, horse taming game. I loved it and    I really enjoyed this game. It's different to GTA and gives a great adventure Western style. The story does get really good at times but sometimes it can feel repetitive. Nonetheless it's well worth the play as the side missions are alot of fun.

    John Marston soon becomes one of your favourite video game characters in this gun slinging, animal hunting, horse taming game. I loved it and would not sell my version as I wouldn't defently play this again.    … Expand
  75. gennaroRonnega
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    That's a good game from the creators of the best selling sandbox games that there are on the market. It was actually too long to finish the main quest and I got a little bored in the middle since all you do is shooting people down, killing thousands in an already desert land, it's quite strange there was still people living in the map since I felt I committed a genocide withoutThat's a good game from the creators of the best selling sandbox games that there are on the market. It was actually too long to finish the main quest and I got a little bored in the middle since all you do is shooting people down, killing thousands in an already desert land, it's quite strange there was still people living in the map since I felt I committed a genocide without encountering much problems with the authorities, that wanted to shoot me down for stealing a horse but was not impressed by my exterminator skills. The most important part of the game is the map, which is pretty large and is beautiful to live in, with many animals to shoot, horses to tame, and is fun also to just explore.
    I think the creators wanted the narrative part to be equally important, but to me it was less interesting and too much wishy-washy in an everlasting main quest, and not so interesting secondary quest.
    what i wanted in the game was actual interactivity, building a ranch piece by piece, making little money, buying animals to breed in the ranch, buying properties not only to sleep in it or to save the game. hiring people to work with you, that would have made a much more immersive experience and would have extended the longevity over the main quest at the end of which, I quitted the game.    … Expand
  76. gdiego135
    Jan 11, 2016
    8
    (Spoiler review) I just barely got this game, finished it in a few weeks (sorry to all you fans that I barely played it) but my god this game is great, honestly better than any GTA game, screw GTA V, even though I like that game, I think this game is a lot better, Story wise, and they actually make you care about the main character, I've played almost every GTA game and I could give two(Spoiler review) I just barely got this game, finished it in a few weeks (sorry to all you fans that I barely played it) but my god this game is great, honestly better than any GTA game, screw GTA V, even though I like that game, I think this game is a lot better, Story wise, and they actually make you care about the main character, I've played almost every GTA game and I could give two **** about the main character, though I didn't think the ending was great, It kind of pissed me off actually, mainly because once you meet up with your family at your farm, you have to do all these pointless side quests and then you get to the finale, I guess it's so you can see a relationship between father and son, but they were just annoying to me. And then comes the end (SPOILER) John dies, and it wasn't the way I wanted it to be, he was just coughing blood and didn't any last emotional words, and even the douche that was there to kill him, didn't say **** so then after you become his son Jack and now you gotta go find the killer and when you finally kill him in a duel and the credits role, it's just disappointing. If your contemplating to get this game, Just get it, it's an awesome, game and I would've gave it a 9/10 but the ending just killed, it, when you do get the game just don't play the last mission, It'll piss you off!!!!!… Expand
  77. ncreativecritic
    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.
  78. Empyrea
    May 11, 2018
    8
    This game deserves an 8 or 9. I choose an 8 because I can't say what it is but I feel it lacks something. The Far West atmosphere has been really well done. Graphics could be a little bit better though you have to think that it was launch in 2010. Also, in a few missions if you were far from your partner you had to do the mission again and I think this could have been improved. SometimesThis game deserves an 8 or 9. I choose an 8 because I can't say what it is but I feel it lacks something. The Far West atmosphere has been really well done. Graphics could be a little bit better though you have to think that it was launch in 2010. Also, in a few missions if you were far from your partner you had to do the mission again and I think this could have been improved. Sometimes you can get tired of riding but think that you can always use the camp to travel instantly. Oh! And don't forget the last mission! It won't appear in the map. Search in the Internet where to go because it was very easy to find. About difficulty it's not a difficult game. Just remember to use the Red Eye especially when you have many enemies in one side. To make sure hit them twice. They don't normally die with one shot although it depends also on the weapon and I think the distance too. It took me almost 19 hours with most of the extra missions completed. Yes it's a must have although you'll find nothing that you haven't seen in other games (or maybe I've played to many games, who knows...)… Expand
  79. JavierUzumaki
    Oct 2, 2016
    8
    Juego no tan conocido a comparación de los que hace rokstar ,el juego western por defecto,gran banda sonora,en todos los sentidos mejor que gta 4 y encima en el oeste lo cual es mejor.
  80. donagher2004
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    The over all game felt disjointed with the extra missions very hard to find, i had to google where to find them otherwise i would have never have found half of them, this alone damper my overall experience of the game, The honor system in this game is pointless and i never felt the need to commit any crimes, as the payoff was not worth the effort.. Over all, i felt disappointed with theThe over all game felt disjointed with the extra missions very hard to find, i had to google where to find them otherwise i would have never have found half of them, this alone damper my overall experience of the game, The honor system in this game is pointless and i never felt the need to commit any crimes, as the payoff was not worth the effort.. Over all, i felt disappointed with the game. 8/10… Expand
  81. Iggyshow4351
    Nov 23, 2017
    8
    Thumbs up. Great story.Thumbs up. Great story. 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888gggg… Expand
  82. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Red Dead Redemption over GTA IV and V. The game is far from perfect but it was the perfect mashup between styles. John Marston will always be remembered.… Expand
  83. raizers3d
    May 10, 2020
    8
    It's a masterpiece indeed, but like all Rockstar games, the story is artificially stretched
  84. BeboFett
    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.    … Expand
  85. FrpMan
    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.
  86. BradMorgan
    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!
  87. Jonneeyy
    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
  88. SewAwOw
    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
  89. Raymond86
    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.
  90. SpringZulu
    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    … Expand
  91. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    It's fine. I honestly don't think it was that good though, the setting was great but it really did nothing gameplay-wise. The slower-paced gameplay worked, but the storytelling in videogames has come on a long way since 2010
  92. ronkers
    May 23, 2022
    8
    pretty nice the constant ambientcore instruments playing all the time did play into the atmosphere alot i liked that. the herding missions where boring as **** i like how much activities you can do in the cities idk why rdr2 didnt include liars dice arm wrestling horseshoe throwing mini games. the mexico missions were awesume
  93. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  94. trigueru
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Este juego está muy bien hecho tiene mucha variedad de animales pero no tanta como su secuela o precuela Red dead redención 2 que tiene más de 200 animales y sus especies pero red de redemption 2 salió 8 años después y red de redemption envejecido muy bien sigue siendo de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos aunque la variedad de eventos aleatorios son muy repetitivos está bien elEste juego está muy bien hecho tiene mucha variedad de animales pero no tanta como su secuela o precuela Red dead redención 2 que tiene más de 200 animales y sus especies pero red de redemption 2 salió 8 años después y red de redemption envejecido muy bien sigue siendo de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos aunque la variedad de eventos aleatorios son muy repetitivos está bien el gameplay se basa en montar a caballo disparar eso es la historia está muy bien pero el gameplay no lo está también la caza de animales es muy interesante… Expand
  95. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Graphics: 6/10; Storyline: 8/10; Gameplay: 9/10; Atmosphere: 8/10; Music: 10/10; Summary rating: 8/10
  96. AndyV.
    May 20, 2010
    7
    What a game! Incredibly vast and lifeful, with a great single player story and a great multiplayer experience (IF you are part of a gang, if not becomes boring very soon). The problem (if you think so) is that in the end the gameplay and the overall style reminds too much GTA IV, so if you disliked previous Rockstar game RDR is not for you. The real reasons for not giving this game 9 or What a game! Incredibly vast and lifeful, with a great single player story and a great multiplayer experience (IF you are part of a gang, if not becomes boring very soon). The problem (if you think so) is that in the end the gameplay and the overall style reminds too much GTA IV, so if you disliked previous Rockstar game RDR is not for you. The real reasons for not giving this game 9 or even 10 are the performance and graphical differences between PS3 and Xbox 360 that makes this versione less appealing and polished. I played both versions and yes, the game works great on PS3 too but I think it's not fair to have this kind of bad treatment from Rockstar, especially because they never told anybody the differences before the first comparisons after the game shipping date.… Expand
  97. zombieMouse
    May 18, 2010
    7
    I initially heard that the multiplayer was identical to the single player with 16 players. This is far from true. There aren't even civilians in the towns. There are no missions to partake in and the whole online experience seems very pointless. After I finish single player I don't see much replay value. Don't get me wrong though, I could easily see myself sink 80 hours I initially heard that the multiplayer was identical to the single player with 16 players. This is far from true. There aren't even civilians in the towns. There are no missions to partake in and the whole online experience seems very pointless. After I finish single player I don't see much replay value. Don't get me wrong though, I could easily see myself sink 80 hours into single player. But the AI pales in comparison to online multiplayer for any good online game. I had TOO high of expectations I guess.… Expand
  98. MojoSmelz
    Aug 20, 2010
    7
    This game is indeed very good. the production values are very high and i must say that this game looks amazing. The character models are very detailed and the games story is very well told and you are constantly meeting new characters ( who usually vary from normal to very odd) this is a plus point. the controls are also very good. the developers at Rockstar have kept the same controls asThis game is indeed very good. the production values are very high and i must say that this game looks amazing. The character models are very detailed and the games story is very well told and you are constantly meeting new characters ( who usually vary from normal to very odd) this is a plus point. the controls are also very good. the developers at Rockstar have kept the same controls as in GTA 4. but the actual missions are what let me down. in my opinion the game just gets gradually more and more repetitive. after abut an hour into the game I felt as though the game started to lack something special as the missions become a real chore and you keep having to do the same thing over and over again. go over, talk to this guy and follow him over to another place, where a gang of thieves will be waiting for you or just to meet a new character. and it stays almost the same throughout the game. it is a very good game and playing online in a party with friends is very enjoyable and is where the game stands out, but as a single player experience, it is very good but I felt that it could introduce a more varied set of missions in order to keep me interested in it.… Expand
  99. Mario
    Aug 30, 2010
    7
    Mafia II refuses to follow the crowd of open-world games by putting authenticity at the head of its agenda instead of sheer scale and off-the-hook action. Empire Bay is a fantastic embodiment of the 1940s/'50s; really sharp cinematography and mostly solid voice acting; well-built experience with a handful of notable moments. Most exciting moments in game are seen and not played;Mafia II refuses to follow the crowd of open-world games by putting authenticity at the head of its agenda instead of sheer scale and off-the-hook action. Empire Bay is a fantastic embodiment of the 1940s/'50s; really sharp cinematography and mostly solid voice acting; well-built experience with a handful of notable moments. Most exciting moments in game are seen and not played; superficial narrative fails to explore briefly mentioned themes; streamlined campaign lacks side missions or exploration.
    Game duration 8 -10 hours depending how slow/fast you play    … Expand
  100. gavin1873
    Sep 15, 2010
    7
    Red Dead Redemption is probably Rockstar's most immersive and beautiful game to date but it is by no means perfect, basically GTA4 with horses. Lets start with the good; it's big, it's beautiful, capping people in the leg and watching the physics work their magic never gets old, the guns feel solid and powerful and for once in gaming we seem to have an accurate representation of what aRed Dead Redemption is probably Rockstar's most immersive and beautiful game to date but it is by no means perfect, basically GTA4 with horses. Lets start with the good; it's big, it's beautiful, capping people in the leg and watching the physics work their magic never gets old, the guns feel solid and powerful and for once in gaming we seem to have an accurate representation of what a gunshot wound to the head would actually look like. However the game does have problems, while almost every characters motivations and personalities are interesting, John Marston's, weirdly, isn't. While Marston's cause is a worthy one, he doesn't half go on about it, repeating the same story over and over to passers-by and anyone who'll listen, conscious or not. Also the game is just plain easy; the cover button seems to toggle god-mode and dead-eye (while visceral and satisfying) is just bullet-time in a dress. Also, bears shouldn't be able to take a shell to the head without flinching, they're bears not houses. In conclusion this is a good game hampered by small niggles, like a supermodel with no teeth... And Jack can jump in a **** black hole too… Expand
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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 73
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  1. Game Informer
    98
    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]
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    Rockstar's skill in creating a believable, functioning world with a distinct, coherent and consistent atmosphere is peerless. The broad-brush vision is masterful.
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  3. Eurogamer Italy
    90
    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!
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