Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. Franman123
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Rockstar has done it again. No game that I have ever played has even come CLOSE to the sheer size scope and beauty this game delivers. So much replay value in singeplayer AND online. Do recommend. 10/10
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. MattClerks
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game will forever be in my heart after finally playing through the whole story. Completely captivating from start to finish and an open world full of things to do.
  5. 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.
  6. MattChapin123
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Never have I played a game thats this fun, except maybe zelda. 10/10 in all aspects from the graphics to the stellar gameplay.
  7. HenryChapman
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I had never played the first red dead, and was a bit skeptical of open world R* games. However, I was absolutely blown away by this game. The realism, attention to detail, all the things one can do. its a 10/10 from me.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Mikayyyy
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game won more awards at the VGA for a reason, it is a spectacular game through and through.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. RaizenBS7
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In simple words for my, this game IT IS A WORK OF ART !!!
    From beginning to end.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Lennymaboi
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Lenny is forever the greatestttt. Getting drunk with ma boi Lenny was an awesome mission.
  19. 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.
  20. AidynStompsU
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    My bro let me play this game one night then I decided to go out and buy it myself. Had so much fun since and cant put the game down. Amazing open world and story.
  21. kaydonishere
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game has impacted me far more than anything else ever has, an easy perfect game score from me.
  22. Joshayboiiii
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Im only half way through the game but can say its already EASILY the best game Ive ever played.
  23. 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.
  24. CorbinCowboah
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Anyone who says it isnt a 10/10 probably hasnt even finished the game, enough said.
  25. Ayron123
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    You cant ask for more in a gaming experience. Its all there and it all works tremendously well.
  26. CHayman
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    I got this as an early Christmas present and its the best present Ive ever gotten. Cant put the controller down, this game is so addicting.
  27. Corynintendofan
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Only a troll would even consider giving this masterpiece anything under a 9.5. Yes its that good.
  28. Anthonyisboss
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    One of a kind experience that will far outlast any other recent hit in terms of replay value.
  29. Iamagodgamer
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game has come the closest that I have ever seen a game come to depicting real life. It is amazing. Thank you Rockstar.
  30. oidui9rj9id
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Juegazo donde las horas te pasan volando, se nota cuando una empresa cuida todos los detalles
  31. 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
  32. DerBear
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Its created so much enjoyment for me, and I wont stop playing anytime soon.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. DrewDaCritic
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This is just fantastic. A bit slow story movement in the beginning - but then it explodes. Speechless.
  36. DAWSONisCOOL
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    How can one not luh this game? I luh this game and you should too. ITS SO MUCH FUNNN
  37. DarrensFate
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Greatest game ever. The graphics are amazingggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  38. OldWestAshley
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Well I didnt think I would like this game for its violence, but the story is amazing. Would recommend.
  39. LexiLikeHorsie
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    I like horsieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  40. TimOutlaw
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Outlaws for life fellersssssssss yeehaw ride em cowboyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  41. Jakeisbaked
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Don't listen to the haters.
    Game is great! The world is beautiful, the script is awesome.
    Game play is not 10/10, but is good.
    Overall it's a 10 for me.
  42. Jman420
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Well to start out the story 60+ hours depending on your time consumption. The shooting mechanics are perfect because each gun has it's proper animation meaning when you a revolver the chamber rotates, or when you shoot lever action rifle you pull the lever before each shot. The bullet physics are spot on and the death animations are realistically perfect for the time period. The historicalWell to start out the story 60+ hours depending on your time consumption. The shooting mechanics are perfect because each gun has it's proper animation meaning when you a revolver the chamber rotates, or when you shoot lever action rifle you pull the lever before each shot. The bullet physics are spot on and the death animations are realistically perfect for the time period. The historical references are all there and make since with tongue and cheek personality as well as impartiality. The diverse cast of characters break stereotypes so this game is not just Grand Theft Horse, This game is a whole new step by Rockstars Games in order to bring back traditional story telling and multiplayer with a vast array of combat and minigames. Poker Dominoes Five Finger Fillet that is only included in the story mode but is reasonable because the Online is in the Beta Fish stage. Also the fist fighting is really impressive with the amount of detail and realism. The level design is perfect because of the amount of realism and environmental effects, So to some it all up the game has very few flaws that can't be picked at because the amount of positives out weigh the negatives. This game deserved game of the year.… Expand
  43. Benzboi
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    I gotta tell you that this is the best game I've ever played.
    This game is an accomplishment of effort and creativity. Thank You Rockstar, you killed it with this one!!!
    Perfect!!!
  44. UnknownPerson19
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    Despite having some network issues, RDR2 is definitely the game of the century.
  45. cucarambas
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Great game, thank you Rockstar! Amazing characters, plot. The best game I've ever played. It is a pity that not all ways to evaluate this brilliant work. People in 2018 love to play fortnite where you don’t need to think and empathize...
  46. superdetonador
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    The game is incredible, very detailed and realistic.The storytelling and the gameplay is amazing. Very immersive.
  47. Amrior
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    I think Red Dead Redemption 3 is one these special games that only appears every few years. A game that has the potential to shape future games sustainably. I spend more than 100 hours in RDR 2 and and I have't yet seen everything that this impressive world has to offer. Rockstar has created a world that is so beautiful, varied but still believable since the witcher 3 was no game worldI think Red Dead Redemption 3 is one these special games that only appears every few years. A game that has the potential to shape future games sustainably. I spend more than 100 hours in RDR 2 and and I have't yet seen everything that this impressive world has to offer. Rockstar has created a world that is so beautiful, varied but still believable since the witcher 3 was no game world anymore. If you take enough time you will find small and big stories everywhere and they are all different and unique. The game finds in almost every point the perfect balance between complexity and fun, whether hunting, fishing or looking for treasures. The main story is almost always exciting and convinces by cleverly set highlights. I think the graphics are the best you'll see in an Open World game on the current console creation and I've had almost no bugs so far (excluded RD online). This game needs time to unfold its magic and if there is one thing that is common to almost all the other reviews with a rating of 7 and less here, then it is that they've not taken that time.… Expand
  48. cucarambas95
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Great game, thank you Rockstar! Amazing characters, plot. The best game I've ever played. It is a pity that not all ways to evaluate this brilliant work. People in 2018 love to play fortnite where you don’t need to think and empathize...
  49. chuchu1chuuu
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    Best music, best history line, best graphics, best game play made this game the BEST game of 2018 BY FAR. I think this game is incredible in all aspects so, just play it.
  50. 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.
  51. z28guy39
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    This is literally my new favorite game of all time! Amazing graphics and gameplay! If you are looking for a great western game look no further.
  52. leifaklard
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    I started this game on October 26th and only today i've finished. It was so good that my wife that doesn't like most of the games came play too, most to hunt preys or fishing, but it was so interesting seeing her trying... xD The gameplay is so good and the story is awesome. Finally, today, December 17th, i don't know what to do... I'm in the middle of a crysis... Well... 10/10 Rockstar.
  53. MVBramley
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    I switched to PC gaming several years ago and never really looked back, except for one time a couple of years ago when I felt compelled to replay the first Red Dead Redemption and had to dust of my old PS3 to do it. There had been a handful of console exclusives over the years that looked interesting to me, but I could take them or leave them. Red Dead 2 was the exception. I bought a PS4I switched to PC gaming several years ago and never really looked back, except for one time a couple of years ago when I felt compelled to replay the first Red Dead Redemption and had to dust of my old PS3 to do it. There had been a handful of console exclusives over the years that looked interesting to me, but I could take them or leave them. Red Dead 2 was the exception. I bought a PS4 to play this game.

    Let me start off by saying that I am a fan of open world games. I've probably logged the most hours of anything I've ever played on one of Bethesda's many sprawling open world games, I played Breath of the Wild from start to finish, the last few Assassins Creed games, I tend to love the Far Cry series and I've liked most of the GTAs (particularly GTA5). This game was probably made for people like me and the high rating I gave it probably speaks to that fact.

    It's difficult for me to articulate just how different RDR2 feels to any of what came before... even the first RDR. On the face of things, the many activities you can participate in in the world of Red Dead aren't all that different from the things you could do in, say, Far Cry 5. You can hunt, you can go fishing, you can wander off in basically any direction and get yourself into trouble you're not really equipped to deal with yet. And much like with its sister (mother?) series GTA, you're never short on something to do, or strangers and weirdos to do them with. And yet... it is different.

    There's something slower about it, I feel like the game isn't constantly trying to entertain me with exciting stimuli and somehow this manages to be a good thing. Around 70% of the game seems to involve genuinely peaceful strolls and rides through idyllic simulated countryside, which only serves to make the action sequences stand out all the more.

    This is largely achieved by imposing limitations on the gamer that we aren't used to. Gamers and fans of GTA/RDR have come to expect certain things, like the ability to fast travel easily, the ability to store literally anything, big or small, in a Tardis-like pocket dimension hidden in a bag or satchel and various other unrealistic luxuries that this game withholds from you. OK, Arthur's satchel can still hold a hell of a lot, but you have to store all of your animal pelts and carcasses on your horse's back, where there is limited room. And sure, you can take a carriage from one town to another, or fast travel from your camp (after upgrading it), but you'll always have to ride back to your camp every time. Which is often. if you like hunting (I do) and you need to make room for more fresh kills, you have to drop the carcasses off with Pearson (the camp chef), or cart the larger skins all the way out to the Canadian Trapper before you can kill and skin more like it. This should be tedious. Somehow it isn't. Somehow the act of repeating these patterns of riding out, hunting, fishing, trading and returning to the camp winds up being a quite meditative process.

    I mentioned that I like hunting sims. It's a weird thing, I don't hunt, I never have, I have no desire to, but any game that includes a decent hunting sim seems to be improved by it, the more realistic the better. Well... RDR2 has the most vivid and visceral hunting sim I've ever seen. It takes a little getting used to (especially when you have to put an animal out of its misery, because you failed to kill it right the first time), but this is a big part of what makes the world feel so real.

    The small towns and cities are also beautifully realized. Saint Denis especially seems to be a fantastic period recreation of my favourite American city (New Orleans) and I enjoyed those parts of the game that were set there immensely.

    As for the story... if you've seen Netflix's Ballad of Buster Scruggs and you liked it, then this is probably going to work for you. I really loved it. I won't go into spoilers here, but I really enjoyed getting to know all of the gang members and embarking on these big, chaotic missions that disrupt the order of these towns and cities, or that peaceful countryside I just spent so long rattling on about.

    Like many RDR fans, I was hoping I'd get to play as John Marston again and was a little leery of his replacement 'Arthur Morgan', especially since John is present at the outset of the game as an NPC gang member. It took a little while, but Arthur really grew on me and by the end I think I wound up liking him more than John (the giant mustache I'd spent the whole game cultivating definitely helped).

    All in all, this might be my favourite game of the past decade. It was well worth buying the console to play it.    … Expand
  54. APM_
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. The finest game of the generation which revolutionises Open World games forever.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. Pitusina
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    great game graphics probably the best shooting is also great 100/10 but bugs are here too
  58. 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
  59. howhard
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    I picked RDR2 up on release night, and just finished the main story nearly 4 months later. Simply put -- Game of the year, game of the decade, game of the century (thus far). As far as weaknesses -- its' plot is definitely that of a video game -- which can be seen as a flaw, and the pacing is (refreshingly) slow. The handful of mediocre reviews I see for this game are deluded by someI picked RDR2 up on release night, and just finished the main story nearly 4 months later. Simply put -- Game of the year, game of the decade, game of the century (thus far). As far as weaknesses -- its' plot is definitely that of a video game -- which can be seen as a flaw, and the pacing is (refreshingly) slow. The handful of mediocre reviews I see for this game are deluded by some presupposition of expectations that could probably never be met, I guess some folks need to dissent from popular opinion. Normally I might be that guy as well, but this game is gold. The lack of interactivity those folks tend to complain about are minute in scale compared to the overall scope of the game.

    If RDR2 were able to be in VR it would be a near-singularity experience at times as far as immersion and detail, scale and pacing. Playing RDR2 during this long and crappy 2018/2019 winter season has been a life-saver from cabin fever, as the organic and immersive experience has been a nice getaway from the sub-zero cold and layers upon layers of waist deep snow keeping me trapped indoors.

    In a world where game reviews seem bought and paid for and 10/10's are way more common than they should be, RDR2 earns every bit of praise it's been showered with and should have handily beat out GOW for game of the year in 2018.    … Expand
  60. fernandodias
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    Very good game excellent campaign and online mode well interactive best buy in 2018
  61. Black123Tec
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This game is simply amazing!
    The world is very detailed and very beautiful!
    At first, it may seem very complex, but the game explains it all.
    In my opinion it is a masterpiece of Rockstar, but I would like the game to have more cheats, such as the time-changing cheat it had in Red Dead Redemption.

    Sorry for my English, I´m portuguese.
  62. 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
  63. xTh-3-nDx
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    I loved every moment I spent playing this game the only annoying thing i found is the horse controls
  64. Bluwyf
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    This is a rockstar masterpiece every detail is absolutely beautiful, but i feel the rockstar formula for missions is outdated however this doesn't mean that the game doesn't deserve a 10
  65. Noori
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Wao the best game, entertainment product or whatever you say has ever created. It’s something beyond gaming, it’s a true lifetime experience. First ever in video game world I got lost. Everything feels so real and natural. I'd say the best game, best storytelling, best graphics, everything best ever. This is the game of the century.
  66. NeoPz
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, one of the bests of this generation. Amazing story, amazing storytelling, amazing characters, amazing world, everything is amazing. And for those who are saying that this game is overrated, they just doesn't understood the proposal of this game. That's it, I don't wanna extend this too much.
  67. Wookie_66
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Most fun I've had with a game since GTA 5. Well done RockStar (Again). 10/10
  68. Elro
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time. The sheer amount of detail that Rockstar poured into this game is nothing short of incredible. While it is slow paced this game is nothing short of incredible. It is one of if not the best looking game of all time. The main protagonist, Arthur Morgan is such an incredible character and I've seen many people that have not finished the game reviewing it and saying they didn't like him. But you must finish the game before you write a review because the way his character develops throughout the story is nothing short of amazing. You could be on your horse and suddenly a man collapses to the ground saying he got bit by a snake. And very minor spoilers: if you help him he will let you buy a gun and he'll pay for it when you see him again.
    I've never been so attached to a character in a game, I guarantee you will create a bond with your horse. Your actions will determine what happens in the game as having high honor by helping people and more will give you discounts on things you need to buy. Rockstar has created such a great world that you will feel bad for doing bad things. Now there is major Spoilers ahead so read at your own risk:

    At the beginning of the story Arthur Morgan seems like a forgettable protagonist. But as you go on he becomes a good man, of course depending on your honor level. He grows when he sees the downfall of the gang and his diagnosis of tuberculosis. He realizes the mistakes that he has made and all the pain he has caused. At the end of the game you have two options, you can go for the money or you can help John go to his family. reality starts to set in when Arthur realizes both of them aren't gonna make it and he sacrifices himself to help John return to his family. In the go with John ending which I picked, you go through the mountains and help John as you hold off the Pinkertons. The ending depends on if you have high or low honor as having high honor will give Arthur a good death as he lays on the mountain watching the sunset and then dies. While having Low honor will result in you getting shot in the head by Micah. The ending made me cry and just showed how beautiful this game and it's story is. A masterpiece and I would 100 percent recommend buying.    … Expand
  69. Feize
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    It is the best game for role play.
    It does not become a problem under this best role play such as operability problem.
  70. NIGRED0
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    Just finished the game! I will write concisely. One of the brilliant game worlds. Rapture! Thanks for the adventure.
  71. WhiteWabbit
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I've played a lot of games, I've played for 35 years. And I've never seen something like that. The gameplay is what it is, not THAT bad, but not the best top notch thing you'll ever put your hands on. The thing is, I didn't give a rat's ring-dang-doo about it. Because for a few hours, I was Arthur Morgan, and I did my worst, tried my best.

    The writing is perfect, the characters make you    I've played a lot of games, I've played for 35 years. And I've never seen something like that. The gameplay is what it is, not THAT bad, but not the best top notch thing you'll ever put your hands on. The thing is, I didn't give a rat's ring-dang-doo about it. Because for a few hours, I was Arthur Morgan, and I did my worst, tried my best.

    The writing is perfect, the characters make you fall in love in a few hours, and after completing the story, you'll look at video games differently. There is definitely a "before" and an "after" Red Dead Redemption 2.    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. Fara
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome, the best of the year by far. A good story with charismatic characters, full of fear, hate, love, respect and loyalty. There is only one negative thing in all this game. There are some mechanics with some problems when you're riding your horse or when you run. However, the story (emotional as f***) and the soundtrack are just awesome. i have no words.
    I thought that    This game is awesome, the best of the year by far. A good story with charismatic characters, full of fear, hate, love, respect and loyalty. There is only one negative thing in all this game. There are some mechanics with some problems when you're riding your horse or when you run. However, the story (emotional as f***) and the soundtrack are just awesome. i have no words.
    I thought that Dutch and his gang were the good boys of the history but then I played this game and realised that they are just human, and like all humans they feel angry, love and hate.
    I played Red Dead Redemption 1 a few years ago and now it all make sense to me. I think this is a great ending for this "saga". Good job Rockstar!    … Expand
  75. Hokondrak
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Just beautiful, no words, good game design and the campaign is the best. 13/10
  76. isoperuna
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    I want to start by saying that I made an account only for this.

    Alright, I feel like I need to address the fact that this masterpiece has a user rating of 7.9 as of writing this review. Critics have rated this a staggering 97 which I agree with fully. RDR2 is groundbreaking, immersive, beautiful and addictive. I cannot fathom how anybody could seriously give this a rating under 9. The    I want to start by saying that I made an account only for this.

    Alright, I feel like I need to address the fact that this masterpiece has a user rating of 7.9 as of writing this review. Critics have rated this a staggering 97 which I agree with fully. RDR2 is groundbreaking, immersive, beautiful and addictive. I cannot fathom how anybody could seriously give this a rating under 9. The people rating this low are I would guess pissed off that RDR2 is the highest rated game on PS4 of all time. Yes, I can agree that other games out there may deserve the spot but come on people! 7.9? The over 1000 negative reviews on this title can't all be angry SJWs pissed off about the lack of women or whatever. I know this may sound a tad fanboyish but give this game the praise it deserves! Just because you don't agree with the critics doesn't mean you have to out of spite give it a low rating. I've finished all the main story missions and side quests, and am by no means saying the game is flawless. But hot damn the story is amazing. The world is beautiful to say the least, the characters relatable and lovable and the replay value is high up there. This is the first Rockstar title I have played and after that experience won't be the last!    … Expand
  77. Daleherbst
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    The game is amazing. A brilliant story with memorable characters, a dense open world and beautiful graphics. People find reasons to complain these days. people say the auto aim and linear missions are major issues and that your choices never impact anything at all. First of all just turn auto aim off. Second of all this game is meant to be cinematic it's not an rpg, also your honour levelThe game is amazing. A brilliant story with memorable characters, a dense open world and beautiful graphics. People find reasons to complain these days. people say the auto aim and linear missions are major issues and that your choices never impact anything at all. First of all just turn auto aim off. Second of all this game is meant to be cinematic it's not an rpg, also your honour level significantly effects how the ending plays out so yes the choices do matter. This is a refreshingly fantastic game for those willing to get immersed and that are able to handle a slower and more meticulously paced game. Buy it!… Expand
  78. LockdownZ
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    This game crosses boundaries and recreates the standard formula of gaming to make a beautiful masterpiece that no-one has ever experienced before. From the beginning till the end, this game shines with awesome detail, insane graphics and a breathtaking story which makes it the best game of the current generation. In my opinion there is no game, and not even one coming in 2019, that canThis game crosses boundaries and recreates the standard formula of gaming to make a beautiful masterpiece that no-one has ever experienced before. From the beginning till the end, this game shines with awesome detail, insane graphics and a breathtaking story which makes it the best game of the current generation. In my opinion there is no game, and not even one coming in 2019, that can possibly compete with Red Dead Redemption 2. This game just deserves a 10, everyone giving it a below 5 rating are probably hurt by the fact it is not on PC, or the game is too hard for them to even play.… Expand
  79. pablo_ng
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    The game of the generation.-------------------------------------------------
  80. MysteryBlokHed
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome. It's probably my favourite game I own for PS4. The minigames are great, the animations are detailed. It animates you getting weapons from your horse, polishing weapons, and looting bodies. There's a feature where if you hold X behind an NPC, you'll match their speed. There's a bounty system that stops you from just killing a bunch of people without being punished forThis game is awesome. It's probably my favourite game I own for PS4. The minigames are great, the animations are detailed. It animates you getting weapons from your horse, polishing weapons, and looting bodies. There's a feature where if you hold X behind an NPC, you'll match their speed. There's a bounty system that stops you from just killing a bunch of people without being punished for it. It seems like a lot of people don't like this feature, but I think it adds realism to the game.… Expand
  81. Rainsky702
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Great game all around, the graphics are good, the story line solid, this game has it all. You have to learn how to survive to live. I can't stop playing it,
  82. 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
  83. TheFoxCoops
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    The game starts slow but this only leads to an epic journey. The world, the characters, the work and dedication put into this masterpiece. It's not for everyone. It's not even a perfect game. Trying to get total 100% completion can be an unnecessary grind and the engine and controls need to be updated for Rockstar's next game. I'm talking a fresh, new engine. Not one used from the previousThe game starts slow but this only leads to an epic journey. The world, the characters, the work and dedication put into this masterpiece. It's not for everyone. It's not even a perfect game. Trying to get total 100% completion can be an unnecessary grind and the engine and controls need to be updated for Rockstar's next game. I'm talking a fresh, new engine. Not one used from the previous generation.

    Nevertheless, this will go down as one of the greatest video games of all-time. Just like this game is about the end of the wild west, I hope the same goes for Rockstar's approach to game design especially in their missions. There's a lot of competitors out there in the open world genre.    … Expand
  84. dzoniblejz
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Best game i have ever played. In one word - masterpiece. Story and graphics are on highest level,open world is so great and alive that will never get you bored. Only thing that i found frustrating were controls,but everything else is 10/10. Such a lovely experience.
  85. Iffan
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    Эта игра невероятная, rockstar достигли того недостижимого уровня в игроиндустрии. Всё что в этой игре происходило, её сюжет,навсегда останется в моем сердце. Спасибо rockstar, за то что они создали лучшую игру в истории
  86. 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
  87. WiseWanderer
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    this game is awesome. i like "slow" games and RockStar give us one of the best game in 2018
  88. perekur65
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    10 dutch plans of 10 needs for money. This game is beautiful. If you fall from your horse, then perhaps she'll die (Mr obvious)
  89. 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
  90. HarryBirth
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Just like the first one, RDR2 is another MASTERPIECE !!! Thank You again Rockstar, I love you so much !!
  91. 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.
  92. Stronger135
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    All good day. I guess I'm a little late with my review or review, whatever. I love Rockstar Games and their masterpieces very much. They release their projects every 5 years and I believe that this is the company that can afford to do so. And so, I have certain criteria for evaluating games. I'll tell you about it some other time. Let's get started! On the schedule here and say somethingAll good day. I guess I'm a little late with my review or review, whatever. I love Rockstar Games and their masterpieces very much. They release their projects every 5 years and I believe that this is the company that can afford to do so. And so, I have certain criteria for evaluating games. I'll tell you about it some other time. Let's get started! On the schedule here and say something special nothing. Great work has been done. Let me give you an example: a footprint from a boot left in the mud. Oh **** Eggs horse, which from cold are shrinking! The blood that comes out of the wound when you're in the water. 10/10 music in this game is also great, just no words! 10/10 Interface well with the usual + there is no unnecessary prompts or something. 8/10 the Gameplay... Well then you need to play. The most important feature of RDR 2 is that it events are created themselves. Just imagine, you're jumping on somewhere and suddenly encounter someone and then read the shooting where you win. Then you Rob the attacker and suddenly you are attacked by a pack of wolves (sorry for the tautology) and breaks you apart. Here is a small adventure of which no one knew, it's personal, I meant it. So also a wonderful shooting, walking, interaction with the game world. The realism of this world is off the charts. 10/10 Modes or how to entertain yourself here is more than enough. You can go fishing, hunting or Rob a train. You can go drink beer in the saloon or play poker (and he is very good here). 10/10 the Complexity of the, its as such here there is no. There is just a very smart AI, which just gives realism to this virtual world. 10/10 the Story here seems to be the most common. Interesting, exciting and long. It's a Western, so don't complain!!! 9/10 the Characters here are very well spelled out. You are experiencing with them all the misfortunes and hardships. You sympathize with them, I even let a tear in the end, I'm sure you do too. 10/10 Novelty. Rockstar release a new game after 6 years. Well, the excitement immediately rose around. Well, games with this theme is very small. 10/10 so what we get... Yes, exactly!!! 10/10 This game is a masterpiece! Just someone it seemed too dull and boring, and who is relished. Thank you all who have read up to here, very grateful! My advice to you: play only good games!… Expand
  93. Lux_Seraphim
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    I have never been a fan of westerns until I played this game. It’s a masterpiece
  94. CrustyCheese1
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Great game, possibly one of the best ever made. Great graphics, story, characters, gameplay. And the haters are mostly angry pc gamers mad over it not being on pc
  95. RainDog_45
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This one snuck up on me. The combat leaves a little something to be desired, but the pure immersion you feel when playing this game is unparalleled. I'd give it a 9.5 if I could but I'll round to 10 for an amazing story, groundbreaking graphics, and my love for hunting, skinning and trading.
  96. robin2_3
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    After two playthroughs I can safely say that Red Dead Redemption 2 is truly a masterpiece! Rockstar Games has created the most innovative game since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I truly mean that no other game since The Witcher 3 has been this innovative. Never have I played a game with such a big open world and such attention to detail. Rockstar has truly outdone themselves with this one.After two playthroughs I can safely say that Red Dead Redemption 2 is truly a masterpiece! Rockstar Games has created the most innovative game since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I truly mean that no other game since The Witcher 3 has been this innovative. Never have I played a game with such a big open world and such attention to detail. Rockstar has truly outdone themselves with this one. Not only is the world big and filled with small details and lore, but it also has the best-written story in any videogame ever created! I have never heard such compelling and smartly written dialogue in any game before. This game has over 500 000 recorded lines of dialogue, it is truly unbelievable! And the gameplay is just amazing, a little clunky at first (which is usual with a Rockstar game), but you will quickly grow accustomed to them. As always you can mess around with the controls in the options menu.

    To sum it all up, this game is almost perfect and it`s hard to say anything bad about it. Most definitely a must-buy. 10/10!    … Expand
  97. ad11111
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    I'll start off by saying it's impossible to take game reviewers serious these days. Who are these people? A game rated at 97 should be so groundbreaking and awesome - so flawless and polished - whoever made it deserves to be deified. At that rating we're talking wonders of the world - something only the gods could do better - an event of historical proportions.
  98. Trustedreviwer
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Good graphics decent story amazing open world. Its a shame it is not on pc because this game would be great.
  99. exeo
    May 13, 2021
    10
    ¿El mejor juego de la historia? Escribo esto viendo los títulos de crédito.
  100. cpolizzi
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is a truly amazing game. better than gta v-5... in my opinion. You will love this game. The story mode is the best part.
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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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