Red Dead Redemption 2

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  1. Newsmales
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Minor spoilers]

    I can't add much to the positives, those are given by many already and to reiterate, I have nothing to add to these many positive points. Unmatched graphics, compelling story (although temporarily), and a detailed world to explore that we haven't seen the likes of in our lives. The hunting, fishing and the mini-games are some of the most fun things I've ever done in video-games albeit that they are a little unrewarding. But there are some more things that need to be said.

    Quickly going over it, I'll start by saying that this game sets a new standard for the games of the future. Yet it also struggles with problems that should be way in the past by now. Most notably the controls. Most of the time they're unresponsive, clunky, and unsatisfactory. The gunplay is arcade-like with a pop-out-of-cover system that's downright bad. This makes the many missions in the game that involve multiple shooting galleries thrown at you in the form of waves of enemies very tedious. Moving your character feels like you're driving a vehicle, it doesn't feel organic. Whenever I try to stand in front of a desk or something of the like to grab something it feels like I'm parking a truck into a loading bay. The horses don't have a mind of their own outside of missions. This is particularly notable when you look back whilst being chased, perhaps to fire but after mere seconds your horse bumps into a tree or rock that is right in front of it. Another nuisance would be that the game is so full of wildlife that your horse runs over a rabbit about every five minutes of riding. Guns are selected for you in missions and magically appear on your back. To change them back to your preferred set is a chore you'll quickly get tired of. The list goes on. The fluidity and realism in this game is inconsistent.

    It's these things and the very numerous amount of bugs and glitches that really wear this game down over time as you play it. Especially the story, from Chapter 5 onwards it gets mediocre at its best. It's full of retcons, loose ends, and plot-holes. One example would be John Marston's daughter. We never heard a word about that. Another would be that in the first game it was mentioned that John left the gang after having been abandoned during a bank heist. We experience said heist happen, but he still runs with the gang for a while after that. As a final example, we never heard a word of Sadie and Charles in the first game despite them being both alive in the end. It's clear that Red Dead Redemption 2 was not planned or if it was, it surely lacks in some of the writing. Although, the first half of the story is stellar. The new characters are something to take note of, too. You really feel as if these people in the game are relatable. That's what makes them so well-written. It's merely that the story that accompanies these characters could've been better and more realistic. Chapter 5 is what particularly puts me off. It seemed like a tool to skip over some time in the story. In my eyes that particular chapter was pure lazy writing from beginning to end. The epilogue suffered a lot as well. It's length was by no means justified and provided little to nothing to the story. Some parts of the story could've been cut out entirely and it would've been just fine. Dare I say more concise and polished.

    To add, this game falls short in terms of feeling natural. It focuses on realism and the fact that this is your version of Arthur Morgan yet it insults that when you find that your choices in this game mean nothing at all. It also focuses so much on 'realism' that it becomes downright annoying. I have to keep track of my weight otherwise I suffer consequences but in order to do that I to either hunt or buy food for a ludicrous amount of money and then cook it one by one. Or I could eat 10 cans of beans. Right. It just feels unnecessary and particularly unrewarding. It's things like this that are in contrast to the rest of the game which is a movie-like experience.

    It is overall a great game but it really suffers from lack of polishing as well from it's own elements. This is a game that developers can learn a lot from in the future. As much from the good as from the bad. Thank you for reading my first ever review. Have a good day.    … Expand
  2. WenzelFegelein
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Красивый, проработанный мир по которому интересно гулять
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  3. Yugiohpojo
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    The story, characters, soundtrack and graphics are amazing, even the gameplay is fun, however, there are flaws with the gameplay aspect which can make the game a chore sometimes.
  4. Hrafn254
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I have to say, that the game (at least the currently available story portion) feels really amazing. But once you start sinking in the time, the wrinkles start to show. The world is fascinating, detailed to the finest level and given its size, that's an incredible feat. But the strive for authenticity take some of the fun from playing in it away. Especially the early hours are veryI have to say, that the game (at least the currently available story portion) feels really amazing. But once you start sinking in the time, the wrinkles start to show. The world is fascinating, detailed to the finest level and given its size, that's an incredible feat. But the strive for authenticity take some of the fun from playing in it away. Especially the early hours are very confusing and frustrating, trying to figure out, how things work, why in world this size is no apparent fast travel? Why can't you know the bonus objectives while playing the mission (for the first time)? Why are NPC reacting to you in weird and unexpected way? Why is your character behaving strange? Why are you being chased by the law by bumping into random NPC? It takes time to get used to the mechanics and the controls are quite clumsy and unpredictable. That's bit problematic, given that the game expects you to interact with the world very carefully or it will fight back your every action until you get back on track.
    The story is very good, despite you know (if you played the first game) what the events will eventually lead up to, but it builds the already-known characters in quite different way and makes them more life-like, with some genuine motivation for their behaviour, although not always in positive ways. It would be amazing if they could incorporate the cohesiveness between the cut-scenes and gameplay like they did in the last God of war, as the cuts between story bits and gameplay break the immersion, but that's just nitpicking. But what was very disappointing for me, was the story-mission composition. I had a feeling that I was either stuck in a walking simulator which was trying to deliver the story or in shooting gallery, where it felt that every citizen was a lawmen and I killed the population of given settlement many times over in a single mission. These things felt completely out of place given the realistic image the game is trying to create. So, story was interesting, it's delivery although not quite.
    These things lead me to conclusion, that although the game is technically and visually a generation ahead from anything I played in recent months, the other aspects don't quite match this quality. I don't doubt that the game is great, but in my opinion not as groundbreaking as many people (and reviewers) claim it to be.    … Expand
  5. OScube
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Missions are very restrictive but Rockstar has achieved a level of animation and world building that is unprecedented. If only we could approach missions as we desired.
  6. TheDeputyHunter
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    An overall masterpiece, an in depth story but sometimes felt it was dragging on for too long. The story itself has some epic moments to which everyone can enjoy. However there are many mechanics within the game which break these are minor but can sometimes ruin the experience.
    Minor issues, and a great story but aggressive NPC’s which can make the bounty/wanted system feel annoying for    An overall masterpiece, an in depth story but sometimes felt it was dragging on for too long. The story itself has some epic moments to which everyone can enjoy. However there are many mechanics within the game which break these are minor but can sometimes ruin the experience.
    Minor issues, and a great story but aggressive NPC’s which can make the bounty/wanted system feel annoying for players.
    There are huge problems with the controls in the game, you could be mounting your horse and click a certain button which could make you grab an NPC, in a crowded area this is basically game over as many witnesses will run and give you a wanted level.    … Expand
  7. Gronak
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    This is the first Red Dead game I have played.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the development of characters, I haven't seen many games do as good a job. This was the most fun I've had playing a game in years, there aren't many games that are set in the wild west. Some people said the story was predictable, perhaps they had played the first game so could work things out - this is a    This is the first Red Dead game I have played.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the development of characters, I haven't seen many games do as good a job. This was the most fun I've had playing a game in years, there aren't many games that are set in the wild west. Some people said the story was predictable, perhaps they had played the first game so could work things out - this is a prequel, I did not see a lot of the things coming. The story really drew me in and had me feeling good or bad for characters. The graphics and animations are great, it really helps make the game feel alive. There are also plenty of things to interact with in the world making exploring all the more fun.

    One downside to the game is that the controls feel clunky, maybe if you played Red Dead Redemption 1 you will already be familiar so this won't be an issue, but I would often accidentally pull my gun on someone for example. Another issue is that some of the quests are buggy - I spent at least half an hour following someone on a horse because they fell off and didn't get back on.

    Once the game has been completed, there is not much to do at all - bounty collecting and hunting gets dull and repetitive.

    Overall the game is great and well worth purchasing. You should definitely be able to get your moneys worth, just don't expect to be playing it hours a day for months on the same save.    … Expand
  8. uaandrei
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    very nice and well polished game. really enjoyed thw story. the horse ridding was getting annoying at some point though
  9. Tsantaella
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    El juego me ha encantado, tiene tantas cosas buenas como la ambientación, la banda sonora, los detalles, etc, que nunca podría acabar de contarlas. Asi que voy a decir directamente lo que veo que falla en el juego:
    -Los controles se sienten muy pesados y lentos
    -Los tiroteos pueden ser lentos en ocasiones. -Algunas misiones no tienen sentido que estén en la historia principal. -No está    El juego me ha encantado, tiene tantas cosas buenas como la ambientación, la banda sonora, los detalles, etc, que nunca podría acabar de contarlas. Asi que voy a decir directamente lo que veo que falla en el juego:
    -Los controles se sienten muy pesados y lentos
    -Los tiroteos pueden ser lentos en ocasiones.
    -Algunas misiones no tienen sentido que estén en la historia principal.
    -No está en PC (aunque esta última no es que sea un punto gravísimo si tienes una consola)

    Sobre la gente que dice que el juego es aburrido, o que no tiene nada interesante, me gustaría comentar que a lo que están jugando es un Red Dead Redemption, no a un GTA. Si me van a venir a decir que el RDR1 tampoco era un GTA pero era mas divertido quiero aclarar una cosa: El RDR1 tenia misiones del mismo tipo que este, pero en ocasiones, tenias la típica misión de un NPC loco que te hacia salirte totalmente del mundo del videojuego solo para recordarte que estas en un ""GTA PERO DEL OESTE"". Este juego quiere que te sientas dentro de el mientras te va contando la historia, esta clarísimo que va a haber viajes largos a caballo con conversaciones largas.    … Expand
  10. Bbplayer
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    If I could get if a 9.5 I would. The game is SO reactive to how you play, the honor system is great and the story is something to sit back and enjoy! There is so much to do outside of the main story as well.
    The only cons I have for the game are: The controls can be iffy especially during gunfights and the start is very slow if you haven't played red dead 1. If those were changed, the    If I could get if a 9.5 I would. The game is SO reactive to how you play, the honor system is great and the story is something to sit back and enjoy! There is so much to do outside of the main story as well.
    The only cons I have for the game are: The controls can be iffy especially during gunfights and the start is very slow if you haven't played red dead 1. If those were changed, the game would be a 10 for me. Highly recommend you give it a shot!    … Expand
  11. alone_to_die
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get deep I would like to explain my experience with you so that you can judge my critiques and such based on my experience. NO SPOILERS!

    ----I played RDR2 on the PS4-release, not the best way to play this game as its aged hardware is shown in the performance and average load-temps of the console.

    ----I have completed the game 76% my first run, and then I 85% completed it a second run... there is just too much to do. I believe I have a total of 100-120 hours sunk into this game as-of November 24, 2018. I am working on a 3rd play through which I will experiment with decisions and different hunting methods earlier than I did the other two.

    Now, to the straight forward stuff. Basic, need to knows.
    ----Ups:
    - Beautiful: This game is on of the best looking games out today and will not be aging badly for some time.
    - Story: It's no secret that Rockstar puts a lot of effort into making their stories tick like a clock, but this one knocked me off my chair. Not only did it tie up all the stories that needed to be answered from RDR1, but it gave me a new vision of what I had questioned about so many years ago. Great writing and pacing allows this almost 8 season long TV series, continue to intrigue and cause me to think deep, even after several runs. Characters make their own decisions that impact those around them, and Arthur is not told what he needs to think, he comes to his own conclusions and begins to do what he believes is best... Amazing to see a characters with actual humanity.
    - The Living World: The massive open world was to my surprise almost half the size of GTA 5 which at first made me hesitant. But the in gaming, the worlds size only shows it's true form through travel and experience through it; RDR2's world is living, which means every NPC has it's own life it must attend to as you rob trains and steal wagons. The animals behave correctly to situations, and stay together in herds or stay solitary, depending on the species. The world's environment feels real, not some half-ass'd forest shooter... FC4/5.
    - Things to do: Most games today have filler content inside their world to occupy the time of the gamer. Games like most of the AC franchise abused this, making it a very unwanted approach to open worlds. RDR2 thought does not have filler, it has a living, breathing world. People need assistance, animals behave according to your actions, NPC town folk respond to your decisions. You could either rob the store, or gain enough honor so that you get good discounts. Hunting, fishing, story missions, side quests, and random events are all triggered by the player, and this is a constant and it is rare for the triggered events to be similar to the last 10 or so that the player has been either subjected to or suggested to do.
    - The Ending Spoilers!!!: The ending was majestic, gracious, and fulfilling. I had the good ending, so Arthur died with fulfillment of his goal of delivering John safely to a future without outlaws and the untamed westerners. Arther's character arch is satisfying and give the player a sense of a grander scope that Rockstar has built this world into, a universe that mirrors ours. The west has been taimed...

    -----Downs:
    - Performance: On the older console, it does not run well. The PS4 does it's best so it's not the games fault that it's too beautiful. The XBOX One X though has amazing textures and performance, as comparing my PS4 to my friends XBOX X in the town of Valentine, the quality and performance were dramatically better on the newer, superior hardware.
    - Controls: The controls are the same with almost every other Rockstar game, clunking, and filled with different set configurations like half-pulled R2 or RB to prepare to draw for a duel. The aiming is extremely dependent on aim-assist and you would figure that Rockstar would have learned after 4 games but, at this point I think it's just their trade-mark now.
    - Chapter 5 Spoiler!!!: This chapter slows the game, with repetitive missions of go, shoot, slowly walk, shoot, leave/escape. It is a refreshing and nice break from the Pinkerton's and the other stresses of the Lemoyne, New Haven, and such. This chapter could have been done better I believe, with at the beginning, Arthur so happens to wash up only hundreds of feet from his buds, and the ship they were on also gets into a storm... just their luck.
    - Transition into the Epilogue: After the end of chapter 6, the epilogue begins. But what happens in the end of chapter 6 is very strong, and had me shocked, awed, and emotional for more than a couple of minutes, more like hours. But instead of slowing down and just letting the player realize what had happened, to ingest the importance of the events, it slings you into John Marston's farm simulator for a whole half-hour.

    ----Conclusion
    Buy this game... even at a premium price. The experience is amazing for those who enjoy a good story with sophisticated story telling.    … Expand
  12. Mudblood47
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    One of the most engrossing games I've ever played with a living breathing open world to explore. Accompanied by a story that features a diverse cast of well written and engaging characters that invest you in their story. This isn't a great game because it's flawless, it's a great game because the things it does well, it does exceptionally well and those things at least to me, matter farOne of the most engrossing games I've ever played with a living breathing open world to explore. Accompanied by a story that features a diverse cast of well written and engaging characters that invest you in their story. This isn't a great game because it's flawless, it's a great game because the things it does well, it does exceptionally well and those things at least to me, matter far more than more minor albeit frustrating concerns that many have already addressed.

    The controls are a bit clunky they take some getting used to and they will probably get you into trouble a few times in the early game, once you catch on to the pace of the game and have familiarized yourself this issue largely fades into the background. Another problem that has always plagued Rockstars games is insanely linear mission design, the story being told is well worth this irritation but failing missions at the drop of a hat for not going about it the way the devs wanted you to is a weirdly incongruous approach for a game where outside of missions you can go anywhere and do anything. This isn't to say the missions are bad, just overly restrictive to the point where they aren't using the game to its fullest potential.

    These gripes aside though the game never failed to keep me invested with an immense amount of content to appeal to all kinds I can see myself taking my time with this to 100% it as I do so few games these days as most of them are loaded down with unnecessary busywork, this games side activities require more thought and as such I don't feel like I'm just checking boxes.

    I can see some being turned off by slow pace of the game as the realism certainly gets in the way of efficiency, but it makes the game feel all the more authentic and I was happy for the trade off personally, The gamey nature of hunting in games like Assassin's Creed always turned me off so this is a great change of pace.

    Overall I think regardless of whether it's your cup of tea the boundaries Red Dead Redemption 2 pushes are hard to deny in terms of world design at the very least. This is the kind of exciting game I hope to play everytime I fire up a new one. More, please.    … Expand
  13. Outlawdundee
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Game is great the story starts slow but gets better the more you play really like game play mechanics and it has a really great story overall and it has the best graphics and animations i ever seen and the side missions feel like main story missions and this is one of the most detailed games i ever seen and hunting in this game is pretty realistic like the rest of the game but it has a fewGame is great the story starts slow but gets better the more you play really like game play mechanics and it has a really great story overall and it has the best graphics and animations i ever seen and the side missions feel like main story missions and this is one of the most detailed games i ever seen and hunting in this game is pretty realistic like the rest of the game but it has a few problems first of all you can only walk in certain areas of the game especially the camp alot of people including me really hate this and it really slows down the pace of the game i mean why cant we at least jog or run second the controls feel a bit slow but you can ajust them in the options menu second of all some of the challenges especially the gambler challenge relly on luck more than skill other people and myself find this really annoying and unfair overall the game is great and it is game of the year i wolud recommend this game to every one… Expand
  14. Cml182
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Still looks great years later.

    10 - All Time Favorite
    9 - Almost Perfect
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Enjoyable
    5 - Average
    4 - Not for me
    3 - Didn't like it
    2 - Bad
    1 - Horrible
    0 - Unplayable
  15. Ikkey
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    While not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out ofWhile not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out of it for a bit. Outside of that, this game is the best game Rockstar has ever put out. And this game deserves all the praise. Especially after GTAV being one of the less enjoyable games for me with a story I couldn't connect or relate to. I'm glad the folks over at Rockstar finally finished it.… Expand
  16. Nima_wolf
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    This game is so beautiful I can say this game is about how much you can use it sooo beautiful I love this game
  17. Arkhaya
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never touched the previous game, neither was I a huge western fan but this game allowed me to enjoy something I never touched or was interested in.
    The game has a lot of things to do with all mechanics flushed out. The best thing about this game is that there are different ways to do things and to experience things. Just because you are an outlaw, you don't necessarily have to be bad.
    This game has things a lot of other games should have. Things like massive character building, real life based mechanics, repetitive yet different tasks to do.
    But the game isn't completely perfect. The shooting and aiming in this game can be a lot better but it doesn't worsen the gameplay which allows it still feel realistic.

    There are a lot of small little things you have to do, like trying to pick up your hat or cleaning the gun, which can seem daunting but I like doing these tasks, I feel connected to the world and not everything is just running around shooting things like a maniac.
    The camp, trying to help people, robbing people, collecting debt, getting favors etc. There is so much in this game that you can play twice and have a different experience. Being the bad person makes you better at getting ammo, better at looting. Being a good man gives you benefits. You get to choose, but the game would obviously try to make you join the dark side, because it's more fun.

    The graphics are really nice, even for the early base consoles, I've never had an issue and have already put in 12h into the game, which means I have a long way to go.

    TL;DR: This game will fulfill your cowboy, western fantasies, and even if you have no interest, have a test or a look at the game, maybe it has something to offer to you, with more than just what you can see on the outside.    … Expand
  18. andrewstencel
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Okay, so the game is pretty great after it picks up on the open world and mission structure, but for me, at least, that's pretty much it. That said, the game is not a masterpiece, as it introduces many micro gameplay systems akin to simulation, that can be a bit cumbersome at times, but its overall mission structure and world are worthy of many hours playing.
  19. MR_laiyon
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    So, the game isnt perfect, because the gameplay can be repetitive or because there is WAY to much horse riding. But, I really like it. I love roleplay so this game is perfect for me and if you like gigantics and beautifuls worlds full of really good wrotted characters (with also 2000 ways to kill them) you would like exploring this world as Arthur. Thats just my opinion and I can alsoSo, the game isnt perfect, because the gameplay can be repetitive or because there is WAY to much horse riding. But, I really like it. I love roleplay so this game is perfect for me and if you like gigantics and beautifuls worlds full of really good wrotted characters (with also 2000 ways to kill them) you would like exploring this world as Arthur. Thats just my opinion and I can also understand that people dont like the game but, I think you really should try that amazing experience (also if you want to try it wait for the solds of christmas cause 80(canadian)$ is a little bit to much for just a try) now make your own opinion ( ^ω^ )… Expand
  20. chaersi
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I've been playing the game on average for a few hours each day since its release but I'm still only at about 50% completion - this should give you some idea of the game's depth. There is so much to do and explore. Even when wandering around what appears to be an empty, barren but beautiful landscape you will inevitably stumble into some adventure.

    Interacting with NPCs is also hugely    I've been playing the game on average for a few hours each day since its release but I'm still only at about 50% completion - this should give you some idea of the game's depth. There is so much to do and explore. Even when wandering around what appears to be an empty, barren but beautiful landscape you will inevitably stumble into some adventure.

    Interacting with NPCs is also hugely entertaining and has set a new standard in gaming. This interactivity helps the game world feel well realised and fleshed out as do the characters in your gang.

    Games work so well as an art form precisely because they offer escapism thus my biggest gripe would have to be the emphasis on "realism". It becomes quite repetitive at some points such as when picking up multiple items or skinning an animal. The inability to run in the camp or indoors is also quite grating.

    As always Rockstar controls leave something to be desired but they are acceptable and with some adjustments do not distract from the gaming experience.    … Expand
  21. MattyTheBigGey
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rockstar does an excellent job at creating a character-driven narrative and refining the already-existing and new game mechanics. This game really sets the bar for open-world singleplay games with depth and immersion.
    My only critique is the repetition of shootouts, where the game resorts to sending waves of enemies to increase difficulty. There was also a massive dip in quality in Chapter 5: Guarma, and the whole chapter seemed redundant and subjected the player to waves of enemies with little story.    … Expand
  22. Zoflo
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    I Love this game, The world is rich and filled with content to explore. The story is pretty good considering i found myself eager to see what happened next. The music was good, and even atmospheric at times. The only thing I can complain about is a certain story decision Rockstar made in the late game but I won't go into that cause of spoilers. All in all hands down my favorite title ofI Love this game, The world is rich and filled with content to explore. The story is pretty good considering i found myself eager to see what happened next. The music was good, and even atmospheric at times. The only thing I can complain about is a certain story decision Rockstar made in the late game but I won't go into that cause of spoilers. All in all hands down my favorite title of the year. In my opinion I think it deserves the 97 for this gen console.

    I even thought it was good enough to play through a second time cause of the replay ability it has So many side quests, countless interactions, and a lot to work towards. I don't regret the 60 dollars I payed for it in the slightest, and I can't wait to see what multiplayer has to offer.

    Overall I think Rockstar outdid themselves on the story mode alone, I would recommend it to anyone and especially western lovers.    … Expand
  23. zhangchuqiao123
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    This is not a fast food game and I don't think this game is so suitable for those who just want to rush through the game enjoying the thrill of gun fight.

    Rockstar has brought us a game to live a real cowboy life. However, living a real cowboy life not only means you can rob bank and shoot people, but also means you need to do chores. The horse riding is indeed long but I'd glad I can    This is not a fast food game and I don't think this game is so suitable for those who just want to rush through the game enjoying the thrill of gun fight.

    Rockstar has brought us a game to live a real cowboy life. However, living a real cowboy life not only means you can rob bank and shoot people, but also means you need to do chores. The horse riding is indeed long but I'd glad I can always find some interesting people along the way. The controls, well, I personally adopt them very quickly and have no problem with that. Besides the awesome storytelling, I actually really enjoy the pace of this game-- not so fast, not so slow, just perfect for me. Except I cannot fight with wild animals on the horseback, everything is just fine.

    I do understand those people who give 5/10 or even lower. This game is not for everyone to love It's too slow and too detailed for many players. The more problematic thing is, these details not always improve player's experience. About these details, some people like them, some do not, it's absolutely normal. RDR2 is definitely not "GTA: into the west" and it never will be. RDR2 is more serious and less ironic, with more reality in nature.

    The reason why I give 9/10 is because the present version still has some bugs. I'm so surprised that Arthur can get stuck in so many places. I'm now more that 1/3 completion, maybe I can come back later to give a more overall review when I finish the whole game. Although that would be 1.5 years later perhaps.    … Expand
  24. LoZ_Review
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    Uhm, after done 70% story of this game, I summary this :
    Gameplay : 9.2/10 (Wow, realistic and detail, best npc I have ever seen, slow but very good gameplay,
    but mission is little bit bored and cycles, but with insane deadeye, movement and graphics, Its seem good) Audio : 9.5/10 (Very good and realistic sound, damn good music and actors, they are good story tellers) Graphics : 9.6/10    Uhm, after done 70% story of this game, I summary this :
    Gameplay : 9.2/10 (Wow, realistic and detail, best npc I have ever seen, slow but very good gameplay,
    but mission is little bit bored and cycles, but with insane deadeye, movement and
    graphics, Its seem good)
    Audio : 9.5/10 (Very good and realistic sound, damn good music and actors, they are good story tellers)
    Graphics : 9.6/10 (good, insane snow effect, dirty clothes, so good, western so cool in this game)
    Story : 9.0/10 (A falling down gang, story teller fine, good game)
    Some other things : 8.5/10 (extra missons are great; the game has quiet many errors, such as weapon
    switch, etc, effect alot of in my gameplay)

    Final Score : 9.1 (Amazing, Unforgettable)    … Expand
  25. HappilyMoist
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    The game is super slow at times and definitely clunky, which definitely affects the pacing. You can't deny that. But the game has moments and times that counteract the slow gameplay and helps to strengthen the immersion.
  26. Phantom90
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    In an era where teririble games are released and that is considered normal, alone comes this!
    Red dead redemption 2 is pretty damn close to perfect, you’re eased into it at first and then by chapter 3 it’s literally game on! Game of the year by a long margin.
  27. yusuf_dgn
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Graphics : 10
    Gameplay : 9
    Atmosphere : 10
    Story : 9
  28. fnkrjnkie
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic!!! I put over 200hrs into it and loved every minute. The story, graphics, the music, the atmosphere. This truly is a top notch work of art. I am glad I gave it another chance. I am also glad I gave up on it and quit back when it came out because i don't think I would have gave it another shot had I beaten it back on ps4. This is a fantastic experience. When you playThis game is fantastic!!! I put over 200hrs into it and loved every minute. The story, graphics, the music, the atmosphere. This truly is a top notch work of art. I am glad I gave it another chance. I am also glad I gave up on it and quit back when it came out because i don't think I would have gave it another shot had I beaten it back on ps4. This is a fantastic experience. When you play it... you can really see and feel all the creative laid design choices and how smart they were implemented. same goes for fast travel. it forces you to really experience the game. not just play. That was a great experience. Thank you Rockstar!… Expand
  29. tram1872
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Characters, gameplay and story are great. Simply one of the best games ever made.
  30. RvH8484
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    I appreciate the varied open world RDR2 offers. Good graphics and a decent storyline. It misses some of the more adult and deep/darker themes of a game like the Withcher 3. Still a very satisfying experience.
  31. Drozdd_Mel
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Пиздатая игра, играл у друга ведь я бомж. Жду когда (если) портонут на пк. Сама игра чудесная, графон которым можно брать и обмазываться, Куча деталей, костюмов, член коня всё просто ахуенно. Количество разного оружия. Как же я ахуеваю когда убиваешь людей на дуеле или просто пока катаешся на лошади. Эта игра заставляет по чувствовать себя ковбоем когда ты весь в дерьме стоишь и пьёшь кофеПиздатая игра, играл у друга ведь я бомж. Жду когда (если) портонут на пк. Сама игра чудесная, графон которым можно брать и обмазываться, Куча деталей, костюмов, член коня всё просто ахуенно. Количество разного оружия. Как же я ахуеваю когда убиваешь людей на дуеле или просто пока катаешся на лошади. Эта игра заставляет по чувствовать себя ковбоем когда ты весь в дерьме стоишь и пьёшь кофе смотря на красивый закат. Просто офигенно. Если будет грамотный порт на пк, то я готов простить даже если моя ''Плотва" застрянет по среди дороги.… Expand
  32. spjuut
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    This game is something i've never experienced before. The realistic mechanics and animations and the loving touch from rockstar makes this a true masterpiece imo. The story is also the best i've experienced and never, not once in the stroy did i feel like i didn't want to do it. The graphics are incredible and the map is layed out very good. This world really feels alive with details likeThis game is something i've never experienced before. The realistic mechanics and animations and the loving touch from rockstar makes this a true masterpiece imo. The story is also the best i've experienced and never, not once in the stroy did i feel like i didn't want to do it. The graphics are incredible and the map is layed out very good. This world really feels alive with details like interacting with npc's which makes it even more alive. I will defenitely play it more than once.… Expand
  33. CerealKilla
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Absolutely brilliant game! Haven't spent too much time with the online mode yet but the story mode is phenomenal. Games like this don't come around very often but when you find one like this it really puts into perspective what all games should be striving to achieve.
  34. ThomasMarston
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very good game. It let you see how the gang changed from time to time and you can't enjoy every second in the game like a real Western cowboys. I've been a fan since the Red Dead Redemption and I can say that this game sastify my waiting for the sequel(or prequel). Every movement in the game was described perfectly and it feel like Rockstar has given all they canRed Dead Redemption 2 is a very good game. It let you see how the gang changed from time to time and you can't enjoy every second in the game like a real Western cowboys. I've been a fan since the Red Dead Redemption and I can say that this game sastify my waiting for the sequel(or prequel). Every movement in the game was described perfectly and it feel like Rockstar has given all they can for this game.… Expand
  35. RathorSSj3
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Un juego excepcional en todos sus aspectos. Unos gráficos y unas animaciones excelentes. Una cantidad de contenido abrumadora. Un modo historia muy acorde con la primera entrega y con una trama bien lograda y adecuada. Una ambientación increíble; paisajes espectaculares. La carisma y la personalidad del personaje claramente extraordinarios. Numerosos detalles y una inteligencia artificialUn juego excepcional en todos sus aspectos. Unos gráficos y unas animaciones excelentes. Una cantidad de contenido abrumadora. Un modo historia muy acorde con la primera entrega y con una trama bien lograda y adecuada. Una ambientación increíble; paisajes espectaculares. La carisma y la personalidad del personaje claramente extraordinarios. Numerosos detalles y una inteligencia artificial sorprendente. Una banda sonora espectacular. Duración prácticamente ilimitada. Sin duda, un juego que roza la perfección.… Expand
  36. Nasum
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Most of the negative reviews seem to be from people who either do not own the game or did not finish it.

    The controls are great. You do feel like a human person and not a gymnast filled with helium however, and this seems to have angered some. The gun play is satisfying. You have the option to free aim though the aim assist is intuitive and 99% of the time locks on the enemy I an    Most of the negative reviews seem to be from people who either do not own the game or did not finish it.

    The controls are great. You do feel like a human person and not a gymnast filled with helium however, and this seems to have angered some. The gun play is satisfying. You have the option to free aim though the aim assist is intuitive and 99% of the time locks on the enemy I an intending to shoot. The game is beautiful, the story line and characters are engaging. I can't recommend this enough. It's deserves the critical claim is has received.

    Some of the most useless criticism revolves around the game being "Go here, do this, go there, do that". Yeah, games have to have objectives, often where you travel.

    I can't imagine what more someone would want in a virtual cowboy game. It is exactly what you want it to be, don't buy the negative hype.    … Expand
  37. Weeznaz
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    This is my first game review. I haven't even finished the main story of RDR2, not most of the side quests, but wanted to get my thoughts out there. While I think this game is incredible, it's not perfect and to be honest it has a lot to learn from another game developer, Bethesda. There are many aspects from Fallout 4 I would love to see in a future Rockstar release.

    1: There's no fast    This is my first game review. I haven't even finished the main story of RDR2, not most of the side quests, but wanted to get my thoughts out there. While I think this game is incredible, it's not perfect and to be honest it has a lot to learn from another game developer, Bethesda. There are many aspects from Fallout 4 I would love to see in a future Rockstar release.

    1: There's no fast travel. I have spent way to much IRL time galloping across the map to get to quests. It's gotten so annoying that I am hard focusing on the main quest, ignoring the side quest right now. I prefer Fallout 4's method where you have to discover every new place once, but afterwards there is a decent fast travel system implemented.

    2: While RDR2 technically has a first person shooter mode, it is not good. Funny enough Fallout 4's first person shooting is more conventional, and more to my liking, but Fallout 4's 3rd person is unplayable. I would like an open world game where I can switch between Rockstar's 3rd person and, any competent first person shooter.

    3: Fallout 4 has a faster body looting system. I don't like it when Arthur takes forever to loot all the bodies he kills. Also Fallout 4 lets me steal clothing, why can't I do this in RDR2? Some of the enemies have cool looking clothing, but I can only steal their hat?

    4: I prefer the settlement building of Fallout 4 to the pre built camps from RDR2. In Fallout 4 I got to help customize my crib, I can't give the campsites any real character or arrange them. I'm not saying RDR2 needs to have physics breaking moments like Fallout 4, but I would like the ability to customize my crash pad.

    5: Fallout 4 and RDR2 have weapon management issues, but I slightly lean in the direction of Fallout 4. This is because Fallout 4 allows me to carry LOTS of unique weapons, meanwhile in RDR2 I get the sense that weapon carrying is more limited. While I love the weapon wheel from RDR2, and the multiple ammo types, I do wish RDR2 had a little bit better weapon variety. I understand the game is set in a realistic setting, but I can dream I guess.

    6: V.A.T.S has a more user friendly activation. While overall I prefer Dead Eye, I would like to press a button to activate Dead Eye and for it to be easier to use such as V.A.T.S. You can re balance Dead Eye, but I don't use it very much because I don't find it too easy to use.

    7: Fallout 4 has a drug crafting system which is more interesting and, for me, easier to use/figure out if it exists. I love Jet and Psycho in Fallout 4, I wish there was a counterpart in RDR2.

    8: Fallout 4 does not hide any weapons behind progression in the main story line. I haven't finished RDR2 story, I can't get access to the repeating shotgun. I want to buy it so bad, but for "reasons" I can't get it.

    9: Fallout 4 allows you to bring a cute dog with you into combat. After doing this, I am going to want to bring a dog with me in all open world games.

    Bonus issues I would like to vent about:

    Why does this game keep putting my damn weapons in my horse? I should have restarted a few missions after realizing my weapons didn't come with me after I get off my horse.

    These are my thoughts. Let me know what you think.    … Expand
  38. kruqnut
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    10/10, has flaws, but no game is perfect or can please everyone. Was a truly memorable experience and I have never had a video game impact me as emotionally as this work of art.

    I've been playing games for 30 years and this one is above and beyond anything I have ever experienced. It plays slow, and tedious, it kicks the norms of game progression in the nads. I've never played a game    10/10, has flaws, but no game is perfect or can please everyone. Was a truly memorable experience and I have never had a video game impact me as emotionally as this work of art.

    I've been playing games for 30 years and this one is above and beyond anything I have ever experienced.

    It plays slow, and tedious, it kicks the norms of game progression in the nads. I've never played a game that had the balls to slap your hard work in the face, and make you get weaker as you progressed just to fit a narrative.

    Maybe as a video game specifically it's not a 10/10, but when you view it as a piece of art, it is.

    Complaints about riding to missions are from people who don't give a **** to hear a story etc.

    If you just want a game for the gunplay go buy COD BLOPS 4, no story there to waste your time, you can just shoot and shoot and shoot.

    This is about the story, it's about the art.    … Expand
  39. BekaFet
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    Norm igra, pravda naskuchila, spaidy byl luchshe( Po idee luchshe kupit na avito za 4k ne ochen, rockstar idi nahuy
    Write on russian, be tolernat to me or you rasist
  40. NinnjaCone
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Mano... O jogo é foda pra caralho meu parceiro, então vai comprar logo essa porra, em vez de ficar lendo aqui review de povo gringo tudo viado.
  41. FattyHaggs
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
    So You Wanna Be A Cowboy? Well now you can.an absolute immersive game of the wild west.that storm though!!! AMAZING. totally raised the bar on gaming standards.a completely different experience from an other game from any other era.
  42. dzhambulat2005
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
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  43. Esfor
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Поставил оценку 9 из 10 за замечательный сюжет, физику, атмосферу, в общем кампания получилась отличной. но вот онлайн очень хренорвый вышел
  44. Quicksilver2024
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    The game was amazing, and the story was incredible, but some slight movement issues.
  45. Crooq
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    This is just fantastic. A bit slow story movement in the beginning - but then it explodes. Speechless.
  46. fabiola1
    May 5, 2021
    9
    excelente juego muy adictivo! no puedo dejar de jugarlo. totalmente recomendado
  47. oskarr
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This score is to the almost the story alone. It's one of my favourite games ever but I will probably never play the story again, because it's so long. The story is an amazing one-time experience. Other than the story I really liked the charachters and the enviroment in the game is just amazing.
  48. Hegels_Brother
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    The most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. ForThe most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. For example, the stunning song that accompanies your ride back, later on, after the gang has been going through a particularly bad patch. The game is immersive and you want to be part of this world. This is what makes it 97%. Not whether the controls are simple enough (they are fine) or whether you can't transport instantly to sites (there is fast travel later) or that an ageing gunfighter doesn't move like spiderman. Superb.… Expand
  49. leznis
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Best game ever!
    That game is so much realistic, that textures, gameplay, it's beautifull!
  50. Succ2000
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a amazing game with a brilliant story, amazing graphics and visuals and great gameplay and must say has some interesting mechanics and unique ones as well as combat is very immersive and the world is full on detail. the world and game follows in a realist approach and brings many of rockstars games old features ( Like Gta's san andreas ) Weight system and will affect your character, another thing is the weapon hostler and i must say it can be a bit of a problem for some players but i got uses to it as you can only carry 3-4 guns but you will be able to carry more on your horse so make sure to pick out the right weapon when in tense situations.

    Tips.
    1. make sure to get past chapter 1 as the next chapter will be the best for exploration
    2. always stack up on tonic as food won't heal you as it will only regenerate health over time
    3. Make sure to carry horse revive because you trip on very small object like small rocks.
    4. Micah sucks (Don't search Why)    … Expand
  51. Blackx2345
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and one of the finest characters in the history of video game is Arthur morgan . I am going to rate the story 10/10 gameplay 9/10 details 20/10
  52. Serginho07
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Это не игра, это нечто большее. Спасибо Rockstar за эти эмоции, я вас обожаю.
  53. hiesh_morigan
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    Безумно красивая игра,насыщенная разнообразными и не надоедливыми миссиями.Хороший сюжет.Лучшая детализация и классная атмосфера!Всем советую
    Из минусов только излишний реализм(динамика в онлайне отсутствует).
  54. Comradely
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    A solid narrative-driven title where beauty often comes at the cost of a lack of coherent and accessible game design. Most will have fun spending hours traversing the vast open world filled with opportunities and insane attention to detail. Some, however, will find many of the mechanics to be arduous and ultimately unrewarding. I’m somewhere in the middle. I love the aesthetic and theA solid narrative-driven title where beauty often comes at the cost of a lack of coherent and accessible game design. Most will have fun spending hours traversing the vast open world filled with opportunities and insane attention to detail. Some, however, will find many of the mechanics to be arduous and ultimately unrewarding. I’m somewhere in the middle. I love the aesthetic and the setting rules. But the controls are clunky, the menial tasks required (to e.g. care for your horse, keep your health from faltering etc) are tiresome and the honour system is based on an extremely lame moral compass.

    Having said that, I find a lot of the user scores on here to be quite tedious. Wealth is extremely easy to come by (there are a plethora of locations where there are gold bars, $500, simply sitting there for you to take). Train robberies ARE rewarding if done right. Having a bounty on your head isn’t a pain, bounty hunters are easy enough to kill. The combat with free aim on is very satisfying (although switching between weapons could be smoother and quicker). The world isn’t “empty” at all and the expectation that it would be any different in this sense (more populated) is a little surreal: this isn’t some steampunk recreation of the West with sprawling municipalities, it’s mostly rural and reflects the kind of primitive capitalism of the time. There’s a lot to do outside of the main story. And Arthur is a better character than John.    … Expand
  55. KonarkUA
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в которые я играл.

    Некоторые относят реализм к минусам. Народ, вы чего? Вам бы в гта играть. Это дикий плюс игры. Атмосфера просто завораживает. Мне лично было больно прощаться с персонажами, успел привыкнуть к ним.    Одна из лучших игр в которые я играл.

    Некоторые относят реализм к минусам. Народ, вы чего? Вам бы в гта играть. Это дикий плюс игры.
    Атмосфера просто завораживает. Мне лично было больно прощаться с персонажами, успел привыкнуть к ним.
  56. bananacupcake
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    I bought PS4 to play this game and never regretted. I would give it all 10 but what Rockstar did is beyond my understanding — that endless summer sucks and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after seeing credits. Despite this mess, I had a great time playing it and exploring the rich world Rockstar created. This is not a game like GoW or Dark Soul where a game challenges you and it's notI bought PS4 to play this game and never regretted. I would give it all 10 but what Rockstar did is beyond my understanding — that endless summer sucks and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after seeing credits. Despite this mess, I had a great time playing it and exploring the rich world Rockstar created. This is not a game like GoW or Dark Soul where a game challenges you and it's not about clicking buttons like crazy. It's a story-driven game where you learn its story step-by-step. So, if you really are in such games as Last Of Us or The Wold Among Us you'll definitely like it, if not, better find something else because it is really time-consuming and slow. The community around this game is awesome, I so liked being a part of /r/reddeadredemption.… Expand
  57. ProjectPatta
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best games Ive ever played, possibly in my top 5, maybe even top 3. INCREDIBLE story, graphics, and tons of stuff to do.
  58. sonyfanboy1993
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Well, Im a sony fan boy, so I didnt think Id like this game, but I love it indeed. Its better than any game thats come out this year by far and possibly one of the greatest of all time. Scratch that, its definitely one of the greatest but idk how Id rank it. I had so much fun with the story itself, now Im playing blackjack and can play that for hours on end. Hunting is fun too.
  59. PhilLamont
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    What more can you ask for in a video game? A completely 10/10 story from start to finish and a stellar online component with tons to do.
  60. AbePasture
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game is an open world masterpiece. All of the necessary elements are there and it improves upon the first game in nearly every way.
  61. MikeLeClerk
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I have never had so much fun playing a video game. This is easily a 10 from me. Already put so many hours into this beautiful game. You will not be disappointed.
  62. Clarkie
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    the trolls and fanboys are really workin overtime huh? Mad cause their favorite games are nowhere near 97 on metacritic.
  63. Mikayyyy
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game won more awards at the VGA for a reason, it is a spectacular game through and through.
  64. haram0825
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I think that the reviewer giving 1~7 score are not even played more than 10 hours. So I'm sad that they can't feel what i've felt.
  65. Bloodbourne
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game is 100% amazing in ever way. It is worth the 60 dollars throughout every single part of the game and is a true step forward in terms of technical achievement.
  66. Hlovesgames
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Do not listen to the trolls, go out and buy this game, worth every penny. The world in this game will captivate you for hours.
  67. ColeIsBAMF
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    If any game out there deserves a 10, this is it. This is a shining example of what video games should look like. Breathtaking experience.
  68. Hatkins
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    How anyone could dislike this game is beyond me. It is amazing and worth every dollar I paid for it. Do not sleep on this title, its a masterpiece.
  69. DannyDaMan
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Just finished this game and have now moved to Red Dead Online. Two amazing experiences. In my top 10 forever for games now.
  70. kaydonishere
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game has impacted me far more than anything else ever has, an easy perfect game score from me.
  71. Joshayboiiii
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Im only half way through the game but can say its already EASILY the best game Ive ever played.
  72. reggieisagamer
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game, while made under questionable conditions at Rockstar, is a true achievement for gaming moving forward. It tells the world that games are now being taken as seriously as movies.
  73. Corynintendofan
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Only a troll would even consider giving this masterpiece anything under a 9.5. Yes its that good.
  74. Anthonyisboss
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    One of a kind experience that will far outlast any other recent hit in terms of replay value.
  75. TylerHodges
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece is a very strong word, and it shouldn't be used to describe a game often, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those times. The character building, and how alive and beautiful the world is is astounding, it sucks you in and makes you forget about reality with how immersive it is. Sure the controls may seem outdated to some, but they work fine, and the wheel didn't need to beMasterpiece is a very strong word, and it shouldn't be used to describe a game often, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those times. The character building, and how alive and beautiful the world is is astounding, it sucks you in and makes you forget about reality with how immersive it is. Sure the controls may seem outdated to some, but they work fine, and the wheel didn't need to be re-invented for this game, and it is easy to get used to after a couple hours of play. The highlight is the sheer amount of replay-ability to this game, as there are so many side quests to explore and it is just such an enjoyable game to play around in also, and I just couldn't recommend it enough… Expand
  76. DerBear
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Its created so much enjoyment for me, and I wont stop playing anytime soon.
  77. Jdawg12
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game shows what happens if you take quality of your product seriously. In fact, it might even show what happens if you take it TOO serious.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 looks beautiful, has great sound design, great world design and shows detail in pretty much every department. The world is actually full and doesn't feel like a big map with just some NPC's littered across it. With NPC's    This game shows what happens if you take quality of your product seriously. In fact, it might even show what happens if you take it TOO serious.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 looks beautiful, has great sound design, great world design and shows detail in pretty much every department. The world is actually full and doesn't feel like a big map with just some NPC's littered across it. With NPC's travelling in various ways, doing things in towns and having random encounters with you the world feels alive. As many games have claimed this over the years, this game actually accomplishes it.

    The story is well told with loads of characters and the protagonist Arthur Morgan, who is the center of moral here and has a excellent story to tell himself. You'll see the end of the Outlaw, with the Van der Linde gang struggling to exist in the new world. It also deals with moral, and how some members will develop due to the changes. Very interesting, and you even get attached to some of the characters. Well done on that part.

    The gameplay itself is very good and well thought out, however... the game actually suffers a bit from trying to be realistic with all the animations, inventory limitations and stiff aiming. It took me weeks before i fully adjusted, which was probably longer than it should have. Sometimes too much realism is negative for your game.

    I did notice quite a bit of bugs while playing, and some mechanics like the bounty system seemed either broken or poorly designed. I had several instances where i would get a bounty for a crime i committed ten minutes before, being miles away. The ability to hide your identity only works on civilians and not on lawmen, which in itself is stupid, and robbing trains is downright unnecessary when the bounty is higher than the loot.

    Hunting is very fun and challenging, but having to watch the skin animations over and over gets old after a while, and having a limit on storing big pelts feels incredibly annoying.

    In Summary, this game impressed me with it's content, quality and size. But it also made me question the necessity of realism in games for the first time. I give this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  78. LoganBaby
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    The most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. ForThe most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. For example, the stunning song that accompanies your ride back, later on, after the gang has been going through a particularly bad patch. The game is immersive and you want to be part of this world. This is what makes it 97%. Not whether the controls are simple enough (they are fine) or whether you can't transport instantly to sites (there is fast travel later) or that an ageing gunfighter doesn't move like spiderman. Superb.… Expand
  79. Alarosh
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    1. Лучшая проработка мира в мелочах когда я либо видел.
    2.Сюжет по началу скучноват, но потом начинает ехать с бешеной скоростью.
  80. Darensais
    May 23, 2020
    9
    эта игра затронула меня.все на вышем уровне, от анимаций до сюжета. Огромное спасибо рокстар. 9 только из-за скучного начала.
  81. APM_
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. The finest game of the generation which revolutionises Open World games forever.
  82. BlackmarketTaco
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    This review is EXCLUSIVELY for the single-player, which packs well enough content to justify paying full price. The graphics are stunning on a launch PS4, which blew me away. I'm not spoiling anything about the story, but it is a perfect prequel to the original RDR. Arthur's character development is superb. I haven't been this emotionally invested in a game since I wrapped up the MassThis review is EXCLUSIVELY for the single-player, which packs well enough content to justify paying full price. The graphics are stunning on a launch PS4, which blew me away. I'm not spoiling anything about the story, but it is a perfect prequel to the original RDR. Arthur's character development is superb. I haven't been this emotionally invested in a game since I wrapped up the Mass Effect trilogy. The amounts of customization with clothing, weaponry, horses, and crafting are a huge enhancement to the original game. If you're a fan of the original RDR, you will feel the same way that I do.… Expand
  83. IvanMit
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    You know if a game goes as far as detail to make you brew coffee via campfire before drinking it, or getting your weapons from a horse's satchel, or literally watching it's testicles shrink in cold weather, that this is game of the decade material.
  84. Zgr00gle
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Я прошёл эту игру не совсем полностью(только сюжетную линию), но уверен успею нагнать упущенное. Эта игра, своего рода, произведение современного искусства. Вопреки всем новым тенденциям развития гейм-дева, Rockstar Games снова задрала планку и по техническому, и по геймплейному, и по сюжетному аспектам в своём жанре. Я говорю именно про сюжетный режим. Кто-то пишет что игра слишкомЯ прошёл эту игру не совсем полностью(только сюжетную линию), но уверен успею нагнать упущенное. Эта игра, своего рода, произведение современного искусства. Вопреки всем новым тенденциям развития гейм-дева, Rockstar Games снова задрала планку и по техническому, и по геймплейному, и по сюжетному аспектам в своём жанре. Я говорю именно про сюжетный режим. Кто-то пишет что игра слишком скучная, но я с уверенностью могу заявить, что таковые люди мало читают книжки, ведь там мелким деталям типа описания местности, характерам, предметам, внешности и прочим уделено не мало времени. Так и здесь мелким деталям, раскрывающим быт, местность, характеры людей посвящается приличная часть игрового процесса, и я не считаю это скучным. Игра оставила очень много эмоций и впечатлений, и я с удовольствием к ней вернусь в свободное время.… Expand
  85. fernandodias
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    Very good game excellent campaign and online mode well interactive best buy in 2018
  86. superlucifer35
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    The Absolute classic in the open world genre,the best game of this year and for me of all time. It had the best Protagonist for me, the graphics, the music score, the voice acting, the utter brilliance of this game captivated me from the get go. It had the best storyline I have ever played, the attention to detail is phenomenal once again rockstar has shown the world how to make an openThe Absolute classic in the open world genre,the best game of this year and for me of all time. It had the best Protagonist for me, the graphics, the music score, the voice acting, the utter brilliance of this game captivated me from the get go. It had the best storyline I have ever played, the attention to detail is phenomenal once again rockstar has shown the world how to make an open world game. Game of All Time for me.… Expand
  87. Richggg
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    it should be a 7/10, like everyone have already addressed, but the extra point for fishing in game and being actually a good game in 2018 and beat the crap out of cod bo4, bf5 and fallout 76.
  88. G-Slayer
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    The PLOT is so great.This is the best game's plot I ever played.But The gameplay is so boring and I think Rockstar can make better like GTA 5's gameplay.
  89. QuasarFugaz
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    I'm giving it an 9/10 due to some annoying issues.

    -Slow and unnecessary animations. If there are four items in a cabinet, do I really need to wait for four grab animations to inventory everything? Couldn't they just have added a take all option? -Clunky movement. While I do appreciate them going for a more realistic tone for the game, it doesn't translate well for controlling your    I'm giving it an 9/10 due to some annoying issues.

    -Slow and unnecessary animations. If there are four items in a cabinet, do I really need to wait for four grab animations to inventory everything? Couldn't they just have added a take all option?

    -Clunky movement. While I do appreciate them going for a more realistic tone for the game, it doesn't translate well for controlling your character.

    Everything else is a 10/10.    … Expand
  90. bonlbonl
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    8 вполне заслуженная оценка, сейчас объясню почему.
    Плюсы:
    1)Сюжет(4, 5 и 6 главы и эпилог) - драматичная, кинематографичная, захватывающая и абсолютно нетипичная для Rockstar история , которая заставляет сопереживать. 2)Главный герой - это просто лучший протагонист в играх от Rockstar, интересный, разумный, когда надо серьезный. 3)Графика - очень красивая (но местами прям уровень PS3).    8 вполне заслуженная оценка, сейчас объясню почему.
    Плюсы:
    1)Сюжет(4, 5 и 6 главы и эпилог) - драматичная, кинематографичная, захватывающая и абсолютно нетипичная для Rockstar история , которая заставляет сопереживать. 2)Главный герой - это просто лучший протагонист в играх от Rockstar, интересный, разумный, когда надо серьезный. 3)Графика - очень красивая (но местами прям уровень PS3). 4)Музыкальное сопровождение - это один из лучших саундтреков в играх(наравне с Dragon Age:Origins). 5)Геймлей - (все что не связано со стрельбой) огромная куча доп. заданий, интересная система кастомизации , гора возможностей.
    Минусы: 1)Сюжет(пролог и 1, 2 и 3 главы) - Типичный Rockstar-овский юмор вместо нормального продуманного сюжета (я ,как и многие люди чуть не бросил игру на этих моментах, но главное перетерпеть). 2)Реализм - куча ненужного хлама в виде фишек для "реалистичности" , абсолютно тупо и не реалистично, вот пример - лошадь врезается в дерево если ты не успел её от него отвести во время скачки , в итоге ты и лошадь летите на землю(Лошадь не может быть такой тупой она может и сама уклониться от дерева или вам невдомёк Rockstar?) 3)Стрельба - оторвите руки тем людям которые занимаются стрельбой в Rockstar, и нет это не проблема геймпада и консолей , в других играх я могу нормально стрелять с геймпада а в этой почему-то нет.
    Как итог 8 из 10 , если бы еще весь сюжет был бы так же хорош как в 6 главе было-бы 9.    … Expand
  91. SirKillerFTW
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    I don't even know where to begin with this game, I mean in the beginning, sure I didn't even want to buy the game and I didn't see any trailers for it and I didn't see any reviews for it either, hell, in the beginning, I only got the game because I was bored of other games like fortnite and I just recently finished the story arc for spiderman and that was nice and it had a great story butI don't even know where to begin with this game, I mean in the beginning, sure I didn't even want to buy the game and I didn't see any trailers for it and I didn't see any reviews for it either, hell, in the beginning, I only got the game because I was bored of other games like fortnite and I just recently finished the story arc for spiderman and that was nice and it had a great story but once I got Red Dead Redemption 2 man let me tell you my whole world lit up like a Christmas tree once I started playing this game, this game is amazing because of all the little things in the game from all the little interactions that you can make in the game and how they all build up to a great storyline, and the fact that you can play the character just how you want and nobody can tell you otherwise, just shows how much effort Rockstar put into this game when they were making this game. Another great thing that I love so much dearly about this game so much is that the characters in the game don't feel like NPCs and a bunch of Zeroes and Ones they feel like people that you really know in this game and in the game you start to grow a relationship and a connection with those people in the game and as that happens you start to grow a personal attachment to the protagonist as well (Arthur Morgan) and it's cool getting to know everything that he does and getting to do all the missions with him and just meeting strangers along the way, as much I would like to say everything about this game and its missions and storyline it would just be best if you were to just get the game for yourself and experience it for yourself or just look up videos in order but still it wouldn't be the same, and all the people saying that its overrated can say that but could you say that if you haven't bought the game yourself and experienced it yourself?`… Expand
  92. paultanase
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    It's not a perfect game by any means and IMO it deserves an 8.5 or a 9, but I'm putting it as a 10 to counter those morons who put it at 0 because "omg i don't like it so it's a 0" or those PC wankers who can't wait for it to come to PC.
  93. Limboman
    Jan 6, 2019
    8
    I am not here to write a positive review of this game, but instead critique it as a long-time fan of the original Red Dead Redemption with a couple major issues I had on my first playthrough with this game. I can go on about how good the game looks and good the story and cast are, but I want to express my opinion on the things this game has done outright wrong. Things that make the gameI am not here to write a positive review of this game, but instead critique it as a long-time fan of the original Red Dead Redemption with a couple major issues I had on my first playthrough with this game. I can go on about how good the game looks and good the story and cast are, but I want to express my opinion on the things this game has done outright wrong. Things that make the game one of my biggest disappointments in 2018 as a result, even though others would argue it's "perfect" and deserves a 10 rating. I am here to tell you as a huge fan of the series it is NOT perfect and here's why.

    The Controls

    First off the controls in this game are questionable at best and downright obnoxious at worst. Upon starting this game I was greeted by some of the worst aiming and sensitivity I have ever encountered thus far in my PS4 gaming experience. it was a terrible first impression and coming from a PC with perfect 1:1 accuracy and no acceleration with a gaming mouse is bad enough, but this was just on another level. I had to go on the internet and find an aim optimization guide just to bare playing the game, I know this may seem nit picky and to be honest it is, but it was really that bad (for me anyway.)
    My second gripe of the control system is the horses. Red Dead Redemption 1 had a slight learning curve with the controls for the horses you ride throughout the wilderness but it was something you were able to fully come to grips with in only a few minutes. It felt great and no other game had really felt that good with horse controls to me since (The Witcher 3 for example). Why Rockstar decided to change this in Red Dead 2 is quite frankly beyond me - I get that the horses in the original game were way too fast for a horse and were almost like sports cars, but keeping the same controls and nerfing the speed of the horse would have been preferable in my opinion. In the end I am used to the horse controls now in Red Dead 2 but I definitely was expecting them to use the same control scheme as it would have been recognizable to the fans of the series and only a slight learning curve would be had for the new players.

    THE SHOOTING/COCKING MECHANISM

    Why oh why Rockstar have you made the cocking mechanism of the gun as the same button as the fire button. I don't understand it and it is so obnoxious to have to spam fire in gun battles and the game actually suffers as a result of this - because what will end up happening is the game will recognize that extra pull of the R2 you did in that rapid spam fire-reload-fire and when you think you are done shooting you end up cocking and firing your weapon once more when you didn't want to. It is a terrible disappointment as the first game was so smooth and fluid. Apart from this I have no other real issue with the controls I think movement is solid and with some adjusting I got used to aiming too, I just wish the cocking was R1 and the firing R2. It would just make so much more sense to me.

    Freedom

    This game is an open world sand-box "do what the F you want" game yet it strips control away from you at any given time. During missions, I have to walk when the game wants me to, I have to go in this specific area over here to hide my wagon to complete this one mission (which makes the game UNPLAYABLE without the mini radar in the bottom left of the screen), I have to walk throughout camp and my horse can't go over into the camp and I can't look at my weapon wheel or even think about having my gun out. WHY NOT? If I want to full sprint with my horse while shooting a gun in the air as I use my camp as a bowling alley with the tenants being the pins, WHY CAN'T I? I just wish this game would give you the option to be an a**hole if you want to be! It is such a missed opportunity that I have to do exactly what the game wants me to or I die or I am just not able to do what I want at all or the game doesn't progress. I guess I understand the logic behind all of this as it makes the game more "cinematic" but for goodness sake I don't want to watch a movie I want to play a video game, let me be a jerk and do silly video game shenanigans while pretending to be a damn cowboy.

    8/10. Great, not perfect. The visuals, the music, the setting, the cast, the story, the dialogue, the voice acting - it's all fantastic but the game suffers as a result of some poor decisions made by Rockstar for their sequel to one of my favourite games of all time. I just wanted more.    … Expand
  94. MurphyBrandon
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    RDR2 does deserve a lot of its praise. The parts I enjoyed the most were the traditional western atmosphere and the characters' stories. HOWEVER, I think the gameplay mechanics can be pretty finicky at times and cause frustration. While horse-riding, the protagonist automatically un-equips his big guns so that whenever I get surprised on the road, I NEVER have the weapons that I manuallyRDR2 does deserve a lot of its praise. The parts I enjoyed the most were the traditional western atmosphere and the characters' stories. HOWEVER, I think the gameplay mechanics can be pretty finicky at times and cause frustration. While horse-riding, the protagonist automatically un-equips his big guns so that whenever I get surprised on the road, I NEVER have the weapons that I manually equipped before. Losing honor for bumping into a stranger accidentally or looting a corpse without witnesses gets annoying. The cover system can also cause some headaches by getting you stuck in a position that you don't want to be. Despite being an open-world game, the missions are mostly linear. The player has to follow Rockstar's predefined path.… Expand
  95. m0m0
    May 13, 2019
    8
    This game is quite good. It has the gimmicks of everyday activities that you can do. After doing it for a few times they become a chore, even things as simple as taking things off the table or the ground. Making simple things complicated is exactly what the modern generation games have been avoiding, and somehow it's a plus now that RDR2 is doing it.

    I stuck with the game for about    This game is quite good. It has the gimmicks of everyday activities that you can do. After doing it for a few times they become a chore, even things as simple as taking things off the table or the ground. Making simple things complicated is exactly what the modern generation games have been avoiding, and somehow it's a plus now that RDR2 is doing it.

    I stuck with the game for about 10-15 hours, the missions are so far apart half the time are spent riding between missions with vast empty lands in the middle. In the end I got bored of it. I also still don't quite understand why on every generation, rockstar games are always on the top of every review chart.    … Expand
  96. JamesGadas
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is not for everyone. This is not gta in the wild west. All the disadvantages that I list, in my opinion will be the most unpleasant in the game. 1) If you saved and turned off the game, and then downloaded the last save, you will appear 0-300 meters from the place where you saved. 2) The game is slow and boring up to chapter 4 and during the epilogue. 3) If you carry on your horse the skin of the legendary animal, and on the way the horse dies. And the horse and the skin will disappear and you will only have that part of the animal, which is needed to create amulets. And now I answer why I give the game the maximum rating, I am not joking, but everything else in my opinion in the game is perfect.… Expand
  97. Naren1480
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    For all the people who are giving negative reviews for this without even playing it I wouldn't say Red dead redemption 2 is a perfect game but it's a great game with minor flaws like the weird control scheme, and other gameplay aspects it was slow at the beginning but when the game picks up the pace there is a lot of fun in exploring the wide variety of biomes in the game. It has probablyFor all the people who are giving negative reviews for this without even playing it I wouldn't say Red dead redemption 2 is a perfect game but it's a great game with minor flaws like the weird control scheme, and other gameplay aspects it was slow at the beginning but when the game picks up the pace there is a lot of fun in exploring the wide variety of biomes in the game. It has probably one of the most engaging story and characters in an open world game. I haven't enjoyed a game like this after the Witcher 3 and Yes this game wants you to feel the world definitely worth it ignore THE PEOPLE saying this game is BORING this is one of those games you need to take your time with.… Expand
  98. derHirsch91
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This might be the best game of the last decade.

    It makes you appreciate and admire every detail. It's so deeply thought through that you sometimes can 't believe it. I'm not even a western lover but I love this game so much. The environment is absolutely astonishing and offers some breathtaking view while riding through the forest in the mountains.

    The only thing I don't like much - SPOILER ALERT - is that you can't play for Arthur after the main story ends. I mean I get it, It does makes sense after the story ending but it's still a shame, he's very likeable character, especially towards the end.

    That said, if you have a PS4 or X1, go ahead and get this game.    … Expand
  99. HarryBirth
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Just like the first one, RDR2 is another MASTERPIECE !!! Thank You again Rockstar, I love you so much !!
  100. Munizord
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This game is almost flawless. The details are unbelievable. It's gonna take a while to any game surpass the level of details this game has.
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    95
    It’s an huge, outstanding piece of art – worth the hard-earned cash as well as countless hours that are needed to get to know at least some of the attractions of Rockstar’s rendition of Wild West. For those who put story first – the biggest virtue of Red Dead Redemption 2 is that it sets the stage for RDR 1 and does it wonderfully. [13/2018, p.40]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    Amazing not only for Western lovers. No other game has probably offered so many options to express yourself in the open world, and at the same time did not have such an interesting, rough and moving story. A magnificent experience, with a slightly slower start. [Issue#291]
  3. TrueGaming
    Nov 30, 2018
    95
    The first new game from Rockstar for this generation of consoles doesn't disappoint, it is as impressive as you hoped it to be.
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