Red Dead Redemption

 PlayStation 3
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8.9

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  1. Elbxleon
    Jun 15, 2012
    10
    Turned off by the whole western theme, I was reluctant to pick this game up. Now I admit that this is by far one of the best games I have played in decades. Solid game play, but the story and well developed characters make this one of the best. The writing and voice acting would put most highly acclaimed movies to shame. Play it through to the end and the ending will blow you away.
  2. SIRHC
    Oct 4, 2012
    10
    Red Dead Redemption is Rockstar's greatest achievement. No open world game matches the epic scale, storytelling, and environments packed into the game. This is the best Western to grace a gaming system and is certainly worth your time. There is much bang for your buck here.
  3. Syriamn
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    The best game i've ever played. The best story ever told in a video game, the environment of the wild west portrayed to perfection, an open world experience like no other and John Marston is one of the best characters ever made in a video game. The multiplayer is good but the controls could be better in my opinion, but who cares! The rest is absolutely perfect. 100%.
  4. alexaxa
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    This is actually the first Rockstar game that i have even finished ! And i have finished it at 100%... twice ! If you ever dream to be a cowboy, this game will let you do everything a cowboy can do ! You can play poker, start a fight in a bar, catch someone with a lasso and drag him with your horse and much more. The story is great, the ending epic and there is a lot of things to do !This is actually the first Rockstar game that i have even finished ! And i have finished it at 100%... twice ! If you ever dream to be a cowboy, this game will let you do everything a cowboy can do ! You can play poker, start a fight in a bar, catch someone with a lasso and drag him with your horse and much more. The story is great, the ending epic and there is a lot of things to do ! Really a great game !… Expand
  5. kublay0880
    Dec 6, 2012
    10
    I don't give it a 10 just because it's not perfect and I would never grade it above MGS but it sure is one of the best games out there, sometimes it does seems boring but it's the Old West what did you expect there weren't many things to do at the time!! but all the mini games and all the missions are so cool, every hour spend on this game it was fun. How about killing a wild beast pealingI don't give it a 10 just because it's not perfect and I would never grade it above MGS but it sure is one of the best games out there, sometimes it does seems boring but it's the Old West what did you expect there weren't many things to do at the time!! but all the mini games and all the missions are so cool, every hour spend on this game it was fun. How about killing a wild beast pealing their skin and sell it at the store!!! how cool is that!! This is A MUST on your PS3 games collection.… Expand
  6. SilentINU
    Nov 29, 2012
    9
    The ending of this game was so epic, i almost cried (seriously), i finished it more or less at 00:00 and i couldn't sleep thinking on John Marston. This game is what i call masterpiece. the environment, the interactivity, the hunting and every aspect on this game were epic. I didn't expected less from RockStar since they gave us GTA that game that every played one played for his cheats andThe ending of this game was so epic, i almost cried (seriously), i finished it more or less at 00:00 and i couldn't sleep thinking on John Marston. This game is what i call masterpiece. the environment, the interactivity, the hunting and every aspect on this game were epic. I didn't expected less from RockStar since they gave us GTA that game that every played one played for his cheats and a lot of hours of fun. The story of this game was excellent, one of the best i have ever saw in video games. One of the best games on ps3 and a perfect multiplayer. Just "EPIC" and congratulations RockStar!… Expand
  7. Cole123
    Jan 20, 2014
    9
    Great game that is all i have to say with great graphics, amazing atmosphere and open world so why i only give it a 7/10 you may ask? Well, i found that the begining missions with bonnie and the late missions with johns family were realy dull and got me realy bored but the rest were all exciting and fantastic and i would have enjoyed the ending a bit more if my stupid friends didnt spoilGreat game that is all i have to say with great graphics, amazing atmosphere and open world so why i only give it a 7/10 you may ask? Well, i found that the begining missions with bonnie and the late missions with johns family were realy dull and got me realy bored but the rest were all exciting and fantastic and i would have enjoyed the ending a bit more if my stupid friends didnt spoil it for me but i still realy enjoyed the single player to the point of actually getting 100%. Now the multiplayer was realy fun even when you are playing alone. I mean there is just so much that you can do that it is realy addicting but sadly the community is realy little nowadays and there are loads of hackers that steal your fun. If it wasnt for the online comunity this game would be an easy 10/10 especially with undead nightmare but if just want to beat the campaign then WTF are you doing.… Expand
  8. gamer2013
    Jan 9, 2013
    10
    this game is so good it really makes u think u r JOHN marston great graphics a rather dark game at times during that time a certain women gets gang raped but it shows how life was back then and the game is just so WOW
  9. Kunrya
    Jun 27, 2013
    9
    I was wary of how well an old western setting could be made into a video game, but this one nailed it. RDR has a great story, setting and mechanics. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, they release "The Undead Nightmare" and throw a twist on everything, but it's great.
  10. HayvenMoses
    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
  11. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Perfection! One of the few games I played through more than once. The story the characters the everything ... MUST play!
  12. Nysp
    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.    … Expand
  13. Jamespotte
    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
  14. destinyfan1
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    its a long time ago i played it ... but i wanted to say that this game is incredible and i don't give easy a 10 because 10 means its perfect / or with a couple of tiny mistakes
    it has incredible graphics for its time , a big world, story, and you wanna play always further.... its truly magic
  15. YeRUS
    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.
  16. goldbaby121
    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).
  17. mischak
    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
  18. ssffsalman
    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
  19. Bottlecaps
    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    … Expand
  20. DefeatYou
    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!
  21. 8tonystark8
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Yeah. One of the best games ever created. Everybody knows that. Will remain a timeless classic.
  22. 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
  23. BrianDavid94
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'dQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I play on every platform but prefer PlayStation.

    Rockstar did a good job with this Wild West game. John Marston is a great character to play as. The story is good and the world feels authentic. Even the side quests shouldn’t be past in this game. It’s a masterpiece in storytelling and world building.    … Expand
  24. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    Red Dead Redemption is a game that gets everything right: The script, the acting, the atmosphere, the game mechanics and most importantly the emotional connection. There have been few games that have moved me quite like RDR. It's ending is a masterstroke of subtlety, which is something you rarely see from gaming. If you play the game as it was intended (like a hero and not a GTAIV thug),Red Dead Redemption is a game that gets everything right: The script, the acting, the atmosphere, the game mechanics and most importantly the emotional connection. There have been few games that have moved me quite like RDR. It's ending is a masterstroke of subtlety, which is something you rarely see from gaming. If you play the game as it was intended (like a hero and not a GTAIV thug), it has a contemplative, lilting tone that stays with you long after the credits have rolled. Red Dead Redemption is a true adult gaming classic; mature, well written and with a huge heart. Basically speaking, it's one of the best games that I've ever played.… Expand
  25. Tecneek
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    A true masterpiece. Everything from the story to the soundtrack is just incredible. There is so much content to indulge in and you can spend countless hours just exploring the beautiful landscapes. The multiplayer is a blast and is surprisingly deep. The gameplay is as smooth as ever and Rockstar's Engine truly shines. All of the downloadable content is great as well and shouldn't be missed.
  26. OO8835
    May 17, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much, much better than GTA 4. Before anybody bashes me with this phrase, hear me out - it is simply a better game, it has that class and charm that I feel was lost after the GTA games on PS2. The graphics are very clean, the landscapes are fantastic (particularly at sunrise/sunset), a part of you feels like you're back in a classic Spaghetti Western when you play this, it's very authentic looking. The controls don't have a steep learning curve, the music is well done, even though I think this was the game's main weakness (I would have brought in Ennio Morricone for it), the characters are full of life (and if you have friends similar to Irish, it makes it all the more amusing), the side missions are mixed in difficulty and can happen anytime you're out on your horse or for a walk. Pure and simply, if you're interested in American History, Movies about the wild west, Graphic Novels about the wild west, dressing up like a Cowboy to a rodeo show, playing the hero or the antagonist, travelling around the south western USA and mexico, and have a 360 or PS3 available - this is a game that deserves a good look! Collapse… Expand
  27. leo020992
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    PERFECT history
    PERFECT gameplay
    PERFECT (the best i ever **** seen) shooting mode
    PERFECT graphics (it's 2013 and they still surprise me)
    PERFECT scenarios
    PERFECT ambientation of west
    PERFECT
    PERFECT
    **** PERFECT
  28. starmario123
    Apr 27, 2011
    9
    9.5/10 = Incredible = Despite a few bugs this game is seriously great!! Great world, great atmosphere.
  29. Harbinger
    Aug 14, 2010
    9
    Red Dead Redemption is an amazing game, but one can't help but notice that Rockstar is "copy-pasting" the GTA template too much on its games. I mean, seriously, you guys have too much talent to re-hash your previous work. Anyways, despite that, the game has great visuals (slight de-grade on texture resolution), an enganging story, and a very good multiplayer component. I would like toRed Dead Redemption is an amazing game, but one can't help but notice that Rockstar is "copy-pasting" the GTA template too much on its games. I mean, seriously, you guys have too much talent to re-hash your previous work. Anyways, despite that, the game has great visuals (slight de-grade on texture resolution), an enganging story, and a very good multiplayer component. I would like to point out that RDR's characters are too stereotyped and the twist and turns of the story are predictable, especially when it comes to the ending. But, everything else is spot-on and amazing, most notably the world itself, the combat, and the controls. I loved RDR and I recommend it to anyone who loved Westerns or GTA, for that matter. If you hate either of those two things, then RDR is not for you. A 9.8/10.… Expand
  30. harryf308
    Aug 14, 2010
    9
    What can i say, apart from, this game is just epic. When i played through the single player story missions, i could never keep on track for long, thanks to all the random side quests popping up, which distract you from the main missions. The old west is brought to life again in this frankly, epic game. The story mission is suitably long, although the ending is questionable on how good itWhat can i say, apart from, this game is just epic. When i played through the single player story missions, i could never keep on track for long, thanks to all the random side quests popping up, which distract you from the main missions. The old west is brought to life again in this frankly, epic game. The story mission is suitably long, although the ending is questionable on how good it is, the main single player campaign is very good. The only problems seen with the single player is the fact the game is quite glitched, and during a 6 hour bashing session of this game, there were around 1 glitch/ freeze per hour, which is bearable, however very frustrating when you're in the middle of a mission and end up restarting the ps3. This is the reason that the game, personally for me, is just kept off the 10/10 mark. Moving onto the multi player, the multi player is deep, and keeps you occupied well after the single player is completed, the attraction of getting better horses and guns keeps you interested, as well as the endless activities and things for you to do. This game is especially good when you have a few mates to make havoc with. Overall then, this game is a brilliant buy, i would definitely recommend it, as in my mind it is way above the quality of GTA 4, thanks to the endless tasks to complete, and the knowledge that the open plains on the map are always full of life gives a warm feeling to the game. I definitely recommend, it's an excellent buy!… Expand
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#1 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  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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