Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,937 out of 21344
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  1. tonka819
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    One of the most well written games of all time. The story is engrossing, the world is huge and immersive, and the characters are memorable. The gameplay has some quirks like all rockstar games when played in 3rd person but it never takes you out of the game completely. You could spend 100 hours easy in this game and never have a boring moment.
  2. VexyR
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Hello, here is finally the output of this giant .. Without doubt the most anticipated game this year and how! The 1 was simply masterful, the 2 is the worthy heir of the first.
    The atmosphere that gives off the game is superb, as much as the graphics, the grip rather "heavy" at the beginning can cool a lot .. However over time we get used to it and it becomes one of the strengths of the    Hello, here is finally the output of this giant .. Without doubt the most anticipated game this year and how! The 1 was simply masterful, the 2 is the worthy heir of the first.
    The atmosphere that gives off the game is superb, as much as the graphics, the grip rather "heavy" at the beginning can cool a lot .. However over time we get used to it and it becomes one of the strengths of the game.
    A great game, really!    … Expand
  3. lizardking420
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made. One of the best games ever made.
  4. mario999
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    BEST GAME EVER MADE. Everything is perfect, its crazy to play the best game and the worst game fifa19 in 1 month.
  5. ofek1
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    The best Rockstar game yet, and as a fan of their titles this game truly floored me with it's incredible visuals, animations and story. The gameplay is much more immersive this time and it's a welcomed change. every interaction in this game feels like a next gen proof of concept; from hunting, robbing and npc behavior.
  6. Fallout4
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    **** ALL THE ZERO!
    This is game is nothing close to a zero.
    All those people who gave this game a zero are people who have zero patience. This game is well crafted and well made. The story in this game is very captivating and it keep you engage. Also I know people say the controls are clunky but hear me out ,you have to set the controls to how you see fit and work with it then    **** ALL THE ZERO!
    This is game is nothing close to a zero.
    All those people who gave this game a zero are people who have zero patience.
    This game is well crafted and well made.
    The story in this game is very captivating and it keep you engage.
    Also I know people say the controls are clunky but hear me out ,you have to set the controls to how you see fit and work with it then you'll get accustom to it .
    All I have to say is have patience with this game. it is worth it.    … Expand
  7. Stenbocken
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Never liked GTA very much, but this game is excellent. The details, the atmosphere and the dialogue makes this a perfect open world game, so far.
  8. mgroman
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Unlike all those complaining about the game and how long/slow it takes...that's kind of the point. Also, if your complaining about the bounty system....go get some gold bars. I easily upgraded my camp for fast travel, and have had an absolute blast. I also am not a fan of GTA. Sorry/Not Sorry. This game is both beautiful and gorgeous and has a great storyline. Not sure whyu everyone saysUnlike all those complaining about the game and how long/slow it takes...that's kind of the point. Also, if your complaining about the bounty system....go get some gold bars. I easily upgraded my camp for fast travel, and have had an absolute blast. I also am not a fan of GTA. Sorry/Not Sorry. This game is both beautiful and gorgeous and has a great storyline. Not sure whyu everyone says the controls are too difficult...but I get it to some extent. That being said I feel like 99% of the reviews in the 5-7's are from people who prefer super fast gameplay and doing things without penalty. This is not this game. Be smarter maybe to avoiding the law and avoiding extensive bounties.… Expand
  9. TonHalik
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Seriously I don't get how anyone would like to give score less than 9 for this game. This is absolutely masterpiece!!! Best game I ever played. Epic story, most beautiful graphics you can get on ps4 up to date. 90% of games on the market can clean RDR's shoes. Thumbs up!!!
  10. qazxsw4320
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have ever played. Game of the year in my books.
  11. stiglitzz
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Returning after all recently released AAA games, Rockstar show you that you need such a real AAA project.
  12. apannilsson
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I've been bashing on Rockstar for years for only doing obvious and typical story, characters and games and never gave them much interest. This game however has completely blown me away and knocked all my other favorite games down a pin. The slow pace and the perfectly captured beautiful environment hooked me first. Then the expansive world and everything hidden in it got me going for ages.I've been bashing on Rockstar for years for only doing obvious and typical story, characters and games and never gave them much interest. This game however has completely blown me away and knocked all my other favorite games down a pin. The slow pace and the perfectly captured beautiful environment hooked me first. Then the expansive world and everything hidden in it got me going for ages. When i finally decided to get the story missions going the game just knocked me out. Was not prepared for it being so well written. Beautifully put together. Milestone in game making and an imposible standard for other companies to follow who now feels ages behind. Hat's off ,Rockstar. Well done.… Expand
  13. marekUltimate
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    + Лучшая игра поколения PS4 и XBOX ONE.
    + Новая планка в игровой индустрии. Все на высшем-запредельном уровне.
    + 4K HDR смотрятся отлично.

    - В Россию диски придут с запозданием 30 Октября.
  14. Borgoros
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A real masterpiece. You can do whatever you want, the details in everything is awesome. I love the first one, and I love RDR2 just as much!… Expand
  15. Nigme
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Сосните х.йца пк-бояре, как же всё-таки бомбят ваши жопы от отсутствия игры на Intel core I9 и RTX 2080ti! муахахахахахаха

    10 сморщенных яичек из 10!

    P.s. Игра унылая...
  16. JTJSGamer
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Ah Rockstar, you've done it again. This game has a lot of hype going for it, and still went above expectations.
  17. RodSal
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Master Piece

    Played this on release date at the end of 2018 and this game needs a nextgen patch asap because i want to replay Arthur´s legacy one more time.
  18. Slybot
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Just absolute masterpiece by Rockstar. On one shelf with Witcher 3, GTA 5, Last of us, and Half life 2.
  19. geistreiches
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I came here to see the highest user score in gaming history, left totally confused.. the game is perfect
  20. andreslu2700
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Es el juego con más atención al detalle que hayan lanzado al mercado, es posible uno de los mejores juegos de la historia.
  21. Justos91
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Game of the year? nah.

    Game of the GENERATION. Seriously impressive attention to detail. Great story (so far), tons of things to do that dont feel like a chore. Cant express this well enough. Everything feels worth doing and is fun! To the PC players, the salt is understandable, but you giving any kind of review is a blatant lie and you only did it out of spite. This is why user    Game of the year? nah.

    Game of the GENERATION.

    Seriously impressive attention to detail. Great story (so far), tons of things to do that dont feel like a chore. Cant express this well enough. Everything feels worth doing and is fun!

    To the PC players, the salt is understandable, but you giving any kind of review is a blatant lie and you only did it out of spite. This is why user score is useless.    … Expand
  22. Plndrm
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    its beautiful, the campagne is totally fine and fun, but i fear the possibilities of microtransactions in this game which could negatively affect the multiplayer part of this game. I mean thats the reason why i bought this game. So:
    Campagne: 10/10
    Online: 5/10

    i would rate it like this so far and will update this review when the multiplayer is fully released.
  23. BigMatchu
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    BEST GAME EVER. Better than gta v . Better than witcher3. There's no game out there with that much detail and pure gameplay fun. Best game ever
  24. m1stik
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    I'm sorry this game wasn't released on PC, but some games just should be exclusive at least for some time. Red Dead Redemption 2 is actually a revolutionary game on consoles.
  25. Sky123
    May 13, 2019
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 has a solid story, excellent graphics, well crafted atmosphere & atmospheric effects. Attention to Detail is at an other level, horse animations are extraordinary. A lot of effort is put into realism, World is filled with fauna and they will respond accordingly to player interaction e.g birds or grazing animals will escape if you fire at them. Mud and Blood will washRed Dead Redemption 2 has a solid story, excellent graphics, well crafted atmosphere & atmospheric effects. Attention to Detail is at an other level, horse animations are extraordinary. A lot of effort is put into realism, World is filled with fauna and they will respond accordingly to player interaction e.g birds or grazing animals will escape if you fire at them. Mud and Blood will wash away if you passes through water etc.
    The game require patience and is slow paced. There are certain things i am personally not a big fan but it didn't bothered me that much.
    Hope Rock Star bring the game to PC, So that i could play it for the 3rd time.    … Expand
  26. jeguerra84
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This is Rockstar greatest game so far. The game has it all. Graphics, Gameplay, Story Line, all done in a very high quality. They just set the bar very high for upcoming open world games.
  27. LeoAstinn
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Jogo incrível, ambicioso, comprometido, gráficos excelentes, detalhes impecável.

    O que destaca a Rockstar é os detalhes, e em RDR 2 o que não falta são detalhes, tudo muito fluido e bem produzido para uma perfeita imersão.

    Este é com certeza o melhor jogo da atual geração de consoles!
  28. nachopro
    May 11, 2019
    10
    el mejpr juego de rockstar de lejos historia increible ,gameplay bueno, buena banda sonora y el mejor mapa de la generacion

    el juego cae por las politicas de take two y el online porque es aburrido
  29. EXx
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    As someone who grew up watching Westerns with my father on Sunday mornings, this story caught me deep inside. However, I think that people of all tastes can enjoy it, not just Western lovers like me. The graphics are great, the world really feels alive, even the NPCs in the far corner of the map make you feel alive. The mechanics of the game are very comfortable, the animations feelAs someone who grew up watching Westerns with my father on Sunday mornings, this story caught me deep inside. However, I think that people of all tastes can enjoy it, not just Western lovers like me. The graphics are great, the world really feels alive, even the NPCs in the far corner of the map make you feel alive. The mechanics of the game are very comfortable, the animations feel realistic, even the voice cast did a better job than most Hollywood movie cast. I'm really sad that it's over, but I have to say I'm extremely happy to have had this experience. Whatever I write about this production, which has been meticulously processed to the smallest detail, will not be enough. That's why I decided to leave the fact that "horse testicles creep or shrink depending on whether the environment is cold or hot" and walk away.… Expand
  30. Beng97
    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
  31. RomeoSaint
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is a true masterpiece. Don't be fooled by the red reviews, these are just unhappy PC players who are only hating and not reviewing.
  32. Strategize
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    I rarely ever rate games on here, but this is one of those instances where I just have to show my appreciation. An absolute masterpiece of the medium, and the best game of the generation.

    If you're going into this game expecting GTA with horses rather than the slow, intimate, deliberate character driven game that it is, then you probably aren't gonna enjoy yourself.
  33. Nycore
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Best rockstar game and best cowboy game you can find out there. This is the most realistic and detailed open-world game that I have ever play, definitely the best game of this year along with God of War. It is incredible what rockstar has accomplished with red dead 2, it is on the same level of the Witcher 3 and nobody should pass on this gaming experience. Do not listen to all the trollsBest rockstar game and best cowboy game you can find out there. This is the most realistic and detailed open-world game that I have ever play, definitely the best game of this year along with God of War. It is incredible what rockstar has accomplished with red dead 2, it is on the same level of the Witcher 3 and nobody should pass on this gaming experience. Do not listen to all the trolls giving this game a 0, either they have never play the game or they are stupids undestands games with deeps systems.… Expand
  34. xaurax
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Muy buen juego para Ps4. Muchas horas garantizadas. Merece la pena, me quedo sin vida social
  35. TheAmsterdammer
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    I waited almost 8 years for this game and it did not disappoint! It's simply the best game of it's generation, on equal footing with the Witcher III and maybe even better.
  36. AzorAhai-_-
    Dec 11, 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 9.5 for me.
  37. RideMyDong
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I have played over 20 hours now (still in chapter 2) and I'm in love with the game. So much to do and see. 10/10 so far.
  38. Niesmialypawel
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games up to date. Masterpieces like that are released very rarely. Worth to buy console for that.
  39. KayVen17
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 97/100    … Expand
  40. lan19
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The level of depth display in the story mix with an additive play game makes RDR2 one of the best games I ever play. I hardly leave a positive review for games yet I find the needs to do this game justice
  41. broskej
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Роскошно, одна из лучших игр последнего времени, явный претендент на звание игры года! Играется отлично, за сюжетом интересно следить. Настоящее приключение на Диком Западе. Обязательно играть, всем без исключения!
  42. FelippeLemos
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    the best game of generation, epic graphics, soundtrack, history, rockstar games is the best
  43. JunCLJ
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I really have no idea why the PC gamers come in to pull down the user score? This is a great game, if you like GTA5, you must play this game. Very enjoyable game. For those PC gamers, please get yourself a PS4 now! I am same like you too, I'm a PC gamer too but with a PS4 in the same time. Nobody is discriminating you! Go buy a PS4 now, 12 months installment it is very cheap. I don'tI really have no idea why the PC gamers come in to pull down the user score? This is a great game, if you like GTA5, you must play this game. Very enjoyable game. For those PC gamers, please get yourself a PS4 now! I am same like you too, I'm a PC gamer too but with a PS4 in the same time. Nobody is discriminating you! Go buy a PS4 now, 12 months installment it is very cheap. I don't believe you can't afford to buy it.… Expand
  44. sebastiann
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    I'll go on record and say that this game is not for everyone.
    It's not perfect, but on the same breath it definitely isn't something to joke about.
    This game is overwhelming, frustrating, breath taking and an elegant space ship from another planet. In fact it's not something that's going to grip you from the start, it's not fast paced, it's more deliberate, it's more intentional and    I'll go on record and say that this game is not for everyone.
    It's not perfect, but on the same breath it definitely isn't something to joke about.

    This game is overwhelming, frustrating, breath taking and an elegant space ship from another planet.

    In fact it's not something that's going to grip you from the start, it's not fast paced, it's more deliberate, it's more intentional and it's something I've come to respect. When first started playing the game, I wasn't blown away by the story, it was okay, and a bit slow, but then something happened. I played more and more and more and more, and the biggest if not the best thing about this game among other things, is the worlds ability to make you feel really apart of it.

    You are not a player that's in control of this world, you are a player apart of it, and in some cases you even submit to it. I love playing this game, i love the interaction and it's the best game I've played since The Last of Us came out 6 years ago.

    Like I wrote in the beginning, this game isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy, a good and solid western, you will most likely really enjoy this game. And even if you don't it is still something you should at least experience once, because this my friends, has never been done like this before.

    Hope this helps :)    … Expand
  45. D3M0N07
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Best game. . .
    Best Graphics. . .
    Touching Story. . .
    insane detail. . .
    Good Gameplay. . .
  46. Krol234
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The game is just a masterpiece. Real drama story and unforgettable gameplay!
  47. Waterov
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Believe the hype. This game is astonishing. The slow pace (a bugbear of some) suits the genre and adds an unsurpassed level of realism and immersion that the GTA series has lacked. The attention to detail is unparalleled. Already the greatest game ever created and we've yet to witness Red Dead Online. Hats off to Rockstar.
  48. thomasllanos
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This game is a f* masterpiece. The plot, the gameplay, its world is so vast and deep. Couldn't be better.
  49. GoldBeard
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    I've put 10-15 hours in the game so far, and from what I've played, this is just ANOTHER masterpiece from the best western developers! other than the amazing world design, gameplay, graphics, writing...etc, the Sounds/music in this game is what shocked me the most, tbh!! if the game kept on surprising me till the end ( which I'm sure it will ) it'll be a VERY difficult choice between thisI've put 10-15 hours in the game so far, and from what I've played, this is just ANOTHER masterpiece from the best western developers! other than the amazing world design, gameplay, graphics, writing...etc, the Sounds/music in this game is what shocked me the most, tbh!! if the game kept on surprising me till the end ( which I'm sure it will ) it'll be a VERY difficult choice between this game and Breath of the Wild for the GOTG title, for me.… Expand
  50. Talha101
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The best game on this console generation. Be it the open world, the story, the graphics, the sound track or the number of interesting things you can do along the journey
  51. glauciobg
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This is not GOTY. It is GOAT - the greatest of all time.
    Absolutely a masterpiece.
  52. Vakmix
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    I spent way more time in the game and I am not even close to finishing the game. It is really awesome, and I love every bit of it. I love how the game slowly gives you new opportunities.

    Playing it on a PS4 Pro which I have purchased for this game only lol It runs well, but I have experienced some really huge FPS drop when I threw a molotov at a convoy. Besides this one time FPS    I spent way more time in the game and I am not even close to finishing the game. It is really awesome, and I love every bit of it. I love how the game slowly gives you new opportunities.

    Playing it on a PS4 Pro which I have purchased for this game only lol

    It runs well, but I have experienced some really huge FPS drop when I threw a molotov at a convoy.
    Besides this one time FPS drop, the game can hold its 30 FPS nicely.    … Expand
  53. gamemaster9897
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It took me a very long time to finally come around to playing this game as I was disappointed in Rockstar Games previous title, Grand Theft Auto 5, but after playing the game for the first time, I replayed right away, this is the most real and breathtaking world I have ever played in, Arthur Morgan is one of the greatest gaming characters of all time, and this is one the greatest videoIt took me a very long time to finally come around to playing this game as I was disappointed in Rockstar Games previous title, Grand Theft Auto 5, but after playing the game for the first time, I replayed right away, this is the most real and breathtaking world I have ever played in, Arthur Morgan is one of the greatest gaming characters of all time, and this is one the greatest video game I have ever played of all time, absolute Masterpiece!… Expand
  54. Calmacil
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    After playing for about 15 hours i‘m not sure if Red Dead 2 is my favourite game ever or the best game ever made - but it‘s certainly the most impressive.
    On a technical level no other game even comes close.
    The attention to detail in this beautiful world is unrivaled, other developers will need years to approach this downright insane and obsessive level of „we thought of everything“.    After playing for about 15 hours i‘m not sure if Red Dead 2 is my favourite game ever or the best game ever made - but it‘s certainly the most impressive.
    On a technical level no other game even comes close.
    The attention to detail in this beautiful world is unrivaled, other developers will need years to approach this downright insane and obsessive level of „we thought of everything“.
    Writing, Art, Score, Acting - you‘ll be hard pressed to find any shortcomings here.
    Gameplay is bound to be more divisive. I‘m sure there will be people who‘ll find this game slow and boring. I‘m not one of them, as i love classic Western. A slower pace is fitting and the correct choice, but this game will certainly not be for everyone. It‘s almost tailor made for my taste though, so i want to thank Rockstar. All your hard work and long hours did at least pay off.    … Expand
  55. MasterRiley
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2, like the first game, does a masterful job of depicting the old west through both its story and open world. Arthur Morgan is one of gamings most interesting and well fleshed out protagonists, even debatably better than John Marston. The journey he goes on and his evolving relationship with his gang members makes for an emotionally engaging and tragic narrative that isRed Dead Redemption 2, like the first game, does a masterful job of depicting the old west through both its story and open world. Arthur Morgan is one of gamings most interesting and well fleshed out protagonists, even debatably better than John Marston. The journey he goes on and his evolving relationship with his gang members makes for an emotionally engaging and tragic narrative that is on par with the writing of many films. The open world is gorgeous and filled with lots to do outside of story missions as you might come to expect from a Rockstar game. This time around you can interact with every single NPC in the game, with the choice to either greet them politely or antagonize them. This is by far the best new feature in the game, as it really makes each NPC and the world as a whole feel so much more alive. The music, both background score and the official soundtrack music is perfect at setting the tone of the story and world. The gameplay is the least innovative aspect, while still satisfying and fun to play, it doesn't offer up much new in comparison to previous Rockstar games. But when the rest of the game is so amazing I find myself forgetting how the gameplay is a little weaker in comparison.… Expand
  56. mrfoxys
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Play it for 10hour straight, this games so beautiful, brilliant story so far, world sooo freaking big, to much to do..i love slow pace games like this.
  57. energystorm
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    these uneducated people who only come to take **** about this game because it does not come out on PC because it's not the same as the first game I'm disgusted
    the game is in the best that was offered this year great graphics good adaptation and history
    but not these people who only come to provoke hatred I disgust them If there is so much desire to contradict me, I will be waiting for    these uneducated people who only come to take **** about this game because it does not come out on PC because it's not the same as the first game I'm disgusted
    the game is in the best that was offered this year great graphics good adaptation and history
    but not these people who only come to provoke hatred I disgust them
    If there is so much desire to contradict me, I will be waiting for you uncultured
    candidate for GOTY    … Expand
  58. GameCritic2000
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is an action-adventure romp through a changing West which takes place at the turn of the 20th century, and is a prequel to the previous title: Red Dead Redemption (PS3), story-wise; Another game which received near-perfect high scores from reviewers, and with good reason.

    Story: You play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who's having to fight for survival in a world    Red Dead Redemption 2 is an action-adventure romp through a changing West which takes place at the turn of the 20th century, and is a prequel to the previous title: Red Dead Redemption (PS3), story-wise; Another game which received near-perfect high scores from reviewers, and with good reason.

    Story:
    You play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who's having to fight for survival in a world where the Wild West becomes more and more tame with each passing day. Battling with wildlife, gang-life, and your own internal struggles of morality and mortality.
    Red Dead Redemption 2 does many things better than its predecessors, and provides an experience you simply will not get anywhere else, and with an online component released later this month, I feel the need to give it a perfect 10.

    Gameplay:
    This game is superb in its delivery-- The world is rich with detail. The stakes feel high. The culture reflected in the game, feels genuine (more often than not), and the questions of morality, answered by the player's actions, which is the heart of the protagonist's story-- truly felt pressuring at times, as I found myself teetering between outlaw and cowboy-savior, often.

    Sound:
    The soundtrack to the game is appropriate to the source material and does a good job of setting the mood dynamically. There aren't any tracks that have particularly jumped out at me as memorable, but I don't think the music in the game seeks to be catchy, it only seeks to set the stage.
    The sound design, all the weapons, interactions, voice acting, animal sounds, etc. all feel genuine.

    Controls:
    The controls for this game may be complicated for some, at first, but are worth sticking with to learn everything your character is capable of doing.
    The lack of approachability may seem like a negative mark for some, but I welcome the freedom in an open-world game.
    There are moments where the complex "you can touch and loot everything" approach may hinder the player from easily interacting with an area with loot in it, but again, I would take the minor inconvenience of having to stand just right to pick up an item in a pile, just to have the greater amount of freedom elsewhere.

    About negative reviews:
    I was very surprised to see that this game received (at the time of this review's writing) a sub-8 score.
    Negative reviews talk about how there's "nothing to do"-- or how the "controls" are bad, and "feel like an afterthought", but I strongly disagree.
    Like the game itself, the controls are complex and completely contextual, and a great deal of thought has gone into getting them right.
    This is both a pro and a con, as it allows for a great range of player choice, but also means that there's a bit of a learning curve for the player.

    Playing on the PS4 I have not run into any of the bugs some reviewers have come across, but I don't doubt that there are bugs in the game-- it's absolutely massive.

    Closing statements:
    I really have enjoyed my time playing Red Dead Redemption 2. I have other friends who are playing through it as well, and you know it's a special game when we always have a story to tell each other about our playthrough. Either something funny happened at the saloon, or we ran into a plan gone afoul. It's fun to discuss and compare what choices we've taken at key moments, and be excited to hear about them. (The last game that made me feel that way was Skyrim (2011)).
    Having played GTA Online for a while with some friends, I honestly can't wait for Red Dead Online to be released, because the only thing that would make this outlaw/cowboy open world experience better, would be robbing trains with actual friends!
    10/10    … Expand
  59. Dolosais
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Satisfying gunplay, intense shooting, Great story, minor bug(sometimes), variety and detailed open world, Brilliant AI, Incredible Graphics
  60. anfil18
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Un juego para recordar...El personaje de Arthur me parece de lo mejor que se ha escrito en un juego para su protagonista, su profundidaz y su evolucion es increible. Su historia, jugabilidad y contenido es brutal. Juegos que marcan en tu vida. Gracias rockstar
  61. dagnino
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of this generation.

    It's sad to see PC fans-boys trashing this game just because they can't play it....
  62. ArashGamer
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    What can I say? You can live with Arthur Morgan as same as John Marston in RDR1. A masterpiece ! RockStar nailed it again.
  63. Greenleafdas
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    One of best gamrs ever played. Thr feeling of the living world and the story is way more comolex then i expected
  64. ramayan
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    This is such a detailed and relaxing game, really makes you feel like a western gunslinger !
  65. spesini
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Incredible. Gameplay, story, quests, cutscenes, voice acting, graphics, immersion, technical state and everything else is 10/10.
  66. besantesteras
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    This game is awsome, unique and wonderful, and must be GotY!!! I don't understund PC gamer's who's give negative feedback for this game, only because they not can't download from TPB...
  67. agent13
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    According to my first hours, red dead redemption 2 is amazing and it stands up to my expectations rdr2 is easily the best Rockstar game ever and a game of the year or even game of the generation title attention to detail is incredible, voice acting is also one of the bests i have ever seen in a video game.
    I'm a big fan of realistic games and i loved rdr2
    About the pc gamers who gave the    According to my first hours, red dead redemption 2 is amazing and it stands up to my expectations rdr2 is easily the best Rockstar game ever and a game of the year or even game of the generation title attention to detail is incredible, voice acting is also one of the bests i have ever seen in a video game.
    I'm a big fan of realistic games and i loved rdr2
    About the pc gamers who gave the game a 0, I'm a pc gamer too and i preferred to play this game on pc but Rockstar must have a solid reason for not releasing the game for pc for now don't worry and stop giving 0s and fake reviews I'm sure they will eventually make the game available on pc as well.    … Expand
  68. wrinklysword
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    ALL the PC people giving low score...lol...PC masterrace for nothing.. This game is excellent
  69. MadMax3
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Um jogo com gráficos e história maravilhosos, e online que parece promissor.
  70. REEDDLES
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 10
    -Atmosphere: 10
    -Characters: 10
    -Graphics and design: 10
    -Gameplay: 8
    -Sound and Music: 10
    -Bugs: 10
    -Balance (Multiplayer): 8
    - Donates influence on the game (Pay to win): 9

    Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment):
    -Freedom of choice: 7
    -Coop in Story mode: 0
    -Multiplayer: 7
    -Mods and the ability to change the game: 0
    -Interface: 9

    Scores from 1 to 10, the higher the better    … Expand
  71. zorK90
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Let me just begin with saying that the level of detail and attention put into this game is mindblowing. I absolutely love the immersion level of this game. They've done it in a way that it just doesn't undermine the gameplay and make it boring.

    Characters and story are fantastic and a worthy (technically a prequel) to RDR1. The music is amazing and voice acting for the majority of time    Let me just begin with saying that the level of detail and attention put into this game is mindblowing. I absolutely love the immersion level of this game. They've done it in a way that it just doesn't undermine the gameplay and make it boring.

    Characters and story are fantastic and a worthy (technically a prequel) to RDR1. The music is amazing and voice acting for the majority of time is spot-on.

    This is a massive game that truly transports its players to a different time and different world. Honestly this game is nothing short of a western masterpiece. Hats off to you Rockstar.    … Expand
  72. Reaxvayu
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    I can see why some people find it dull, and the controls are undoubtably a battle. But for all that it's caught me.

    The writing, world, detail, AI, complexity and richness make up for the flaws me at least. Think of it as a long slightly difficult novel. You will get out what you put in. In that sense you can understand why the critics have rated it so highly. They had to finish to it,    I can see why some people find it dull, and the controls are undoubtably a battle. But for all that it's caught me.

    The writing, world, detail, AI, complexity and richness make up for the flaws me at least. Think of it as a long slightly difficult novel. You will get out what you put in. In that sense you can understand why the critics have rated it so highly. They had to finish to it, so were unable to give up in very slow first 5-10 hours (and I can understand why some people have).

    It's only by the end of the third area (about 15 hours in!) That you are really let loose, have mastered the controls and no what you are doing. After those speed bumps it's great

    I can't see myself playing anything else for a long long time.    … Expand
  73. The_Steep
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best example of how high-quality games should be in an open world. Anyway, nothing new is Rockstar.
  74. erpekechana26
    May 19, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida, historia increíble con unos personajes carismáticos a los que cojes mucho cariño, son humanos y los conoces poco a poco, el juego increíble es una historia muy madura y no la entenderán niños, no es un juego para todos
  75. Reed618
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I'm amazed to see so many people writing reviews after maybe 5 to 10 hours with this game. There's clearly an enormous amount to do and experience. Most complaints seem rather shallow too.
    I've been having a great time just riding around. The world is highly interactive with people to save from getting robbed, or gangs chasing you or just houses to break into and rob.
    I can't see this    I'm amazed to see so many people writing reviews after maybe 5 to 10 hours with this game. There's clearly an enormous amount to do and experience. Most complaints seem rather shallow too.
    I've been having a great time just riding around. The world is highly interactive with people to save from getting robbed, or gangs chasing you or just houses to break into and rob.
    I can't see this getting game of the year but personally I applaud the developers for trying to do something different. Instead of just remaking the first game they created something more challenging and in my opinion, very engaging. I think a lengthy single player campaign with a great story (so far from what i've played) with varied mission types and no microtransactions (in the single player) deserves a bit more praise.
    Sure there are flaws, the wanted system seems a bit broken and visually it's not going to win any awards, the start is slow and sometimes you're asked to ride long distances but personally those feel like small gripes in the grand scheme of things. I can see myself spending a lot of time with this and hope some people here will give it another shot and up their review score.    … Expand
  76. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    RDR2 is definitely my game of the year of 2018. Never have I been this immersed in a game before, there are so many details in this game that I never have experienced before except for maybe witcher 3. I have been playing since day one and I am a little over 50% completion. Every NPC I have came across whether it was during a main quest, side quest or chance encounter have beenRDR2 is definitely my game of the year of 2018. Never have I been this immersed in a game before, there are so many details in this game that I never have experienced before except for maybe witcher 3. I have been playing since day one and I am a little over 50% completion. Every NPC I have came across whether it was during a main quest, side quest or chance encounter have been remarkable. Every side quest I've done have always had an entertaining story and not just some generic npc with a fetch quest. All the voice acting is top notch and facial animations are great on ever npc I have come across. At first I didn't really care for Arthur as the main character because I wanted more of John but he really grows on you and I have really enjoyed his story. All the side content to keep you busy while progressing the story is amazing. I love hunting, fishing, playing poker and other games. The chance encounters really keep the experience refreshing because you never know what's going to happen as your out riding around on your horse. The main story is impressive, I enjoy the progression of Arthors story as well as learning more about the characters stories in my gang. The graphics are stunning, with the exception of the HDR mode. I will constantly find myself going off the trails and checking out the environments. The western music is great without being annoying. The controls are a lot better once you adjust them to your liking in the settings but the defaults are terrible. RDR2 is one of those games you can't rush into, should take your time to enjoy it and let things develop without only playing the main story. I'm looking forward to the 2nd half of the game and playing the multiplayer if a couple days, hopefully it's a better experience then GTAV multiplayer.… Expand
  77. megudyeh
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This game is a pleasant masterpiece just like GTA5 was. But Rdr2 is more than a game. It's a history simulator, like a live museum where you get the authentic American western experience in the 19th century. The amazing details leaves me no doubt of this masterpiece. I think some people need to drop this instant gratification mentality because this game introduces new things in a naturalThis game is a pleasant masterpiece just like GTA5 was. But Rdr2 is more than a game. It's a history simulator, like a live museum where you get the authentic American western experience in the 19th century. The amazing details leaves me no doubt of this masterpiece. I think some people need to drop this instant gratification mentality because this game introduces new things in a natural pace. It's all butter smooth, doesn't feel forced upon you. But if you lack the appreciation for this damn fine game go play Fortnite or Blops4 to get your adrenaline fix.… Expand
  78. ADeadDeath
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Um dos jogos AAA mais chatos que já joguei na minha vida. História muito sem graça, é mais um simulador de caminhada do que um jogo de ação. Quem espera um jogo de ação fique bem longe disso, mas se espera ficar passeando a cavalo 90% do tempo então esse é o jogo certo pra vc..
  79. crazymurdock
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    The world is so detailed, it is quite incredible. It takes a while to get between objectives, but I like the break, and the views are spectacular. The missions are all really fun, which is great, because with the desperate nature of the story, I was worried it might be depressing to play. This is fortunately not the case.
  80. eriksrevenge86
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Metacritic needs to clean-up some of these bogus reviews. This game feels alive. The story is amazing. The world is huge. Everything has meaning. I cannot recommend it enough. It’s the best open world game out right now. Love it.
  81. Jazzfusion11
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Just amazing!!! Rockstar once again proves that they are one of the best devs in the business. Beautiful graphics and wonderful atmosphere. The story is very good so far and I am loving everything about this game. I am a Pc player and I am embarrassed that pc users are giving this game a 0 just because this is a console game exclusive.
  82. DanielVNDM
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    It's a great great game, one of the best games for this consoles generation, besides The Witcher 3 and The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wiild. The fight for be the best game of this generation have a new aspirant
  83. mary5544
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm really happy while playing this game.
    And this game was crazy.
    My score:10/10    … Expand
  84. GreyInvasion
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    RDR 2 is a true masterpiece in world building and story telling. The controls and gameplay are very similar to GTA 5 and RDR 1 which is not a bad thing, but perplexes me as to why it is getting some hate from users.

    The soundtrack is exceptional. This is twice the game GTA 5 was to me.
  85. Bones93
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    From the moment I started the game up, i have never been blown away by a video game in this kind of way. Every single thing feels alive and a labour of love. Best graphics I have ever seen. Most emergent and immersive gameplay I have ever experienced...from hunting wild beasts to the thousands of mini games and fully developed side quests that feel like real main quest lines. There isFrom the moment I started the game up, i have never been blown away by a video game in this kind of way. Every single thing feels alive and a labour of love. Best graphics I have ever seen. Most emergent and immersive gameplay I have ever experienced...from hunting wild beasts to the thousands of mini games and fully developed side quests that feel like real main quest lines. There is litterly something to do or see at every turn it feels like. Couple all this with the greatest and most diverse world ever created for a video game, and you have an absolutely masterpiece. Also the writing must be given it’s due credit, I’ve never seen this quality in an open world game before. Witcher 3 was good in that aspect, but lacks the story and immersive gameplay of RDR2.
    Quite simply, my favourite game of all time and one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  86. mrauditore632
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Perfect game, nice graphic, nice gameplay, also created by rockstar games, complete masterpiece
  87. kamilburgaz
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    hazır denk gelmişken gelmiş geçmiş en iyi oyuna puanımızı verelim. ki ben götümüzden büyü çıkardığımız oyunların hastası, westernle de hiç işi olmayan bir insanım. yeşil renkten aşağı puan veren arkadaşların oyunu bitirmedikleri kanaatindeyim.
  88. STF13
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    História, trilha sonora e gameplay excelente! Com certeza fez a espera valer a pena.
  89. JustSandy
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    (Portuguese // English) - Red Dead Redemption 2 é mesmo incrível em todos os aspectos. O game é muito realista e pessoas que querem "jogar rápido" podem não ter paciência para experimentar a obra prima que é este game. E com certeza o problema é todo deles! É um game que tem que ser degustado com paciência e dedicação. E com poucas horas o jogador se acostuma com o ritmo do game, e se(Portuguese // English) - Red Dead Redemption 2 é mesmo incrível em todos os aspectos. O game é muito realista e pessoas que querem "jogar rápido" podem não ter paciência para experimentar a obra prima que é este game. E com certeza o problema é todo deles! É um game que tem que ser degustado com paciência e dedicação. E com poucas horas o jogador se acostuma com o ritmo do game, e se delicia com mais um tesouro criado pela Rockstar, que sem dúvidas é a melhor desenvolvedora de games do mundo. 10/10 // Red Dead Redemption 2 is really fantastic in every way. The game is very realistic and people who want to "play fast" may not have the patience to try out a masterpiece that is this game. And surely the problem is all of them! It is a game that has to be tasted with patience and dedication. With few hours into the game, the a player get used to the rhythm of the game, and delights this another treasure created by Rockstar, undoubtedly, the best gaming development of the world. 10/10… Expand
  90. xxSxx
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    NO SPOILER 100% STORY COMPLETION REVIEW
    This game is one of those special types of near-perfect games we rarely see.
    I finished the story completely, one of the best video game stories ever, without any doubt. The level of constrained freedom fits perfect with this game, every character is interesting and it only adds to second game in this franchise, Red Dead Redemption. I'm reviewing    NO SPOILER 100% STORY COMPLETION REVIEW
    This game is one of those special types of near-perfect games we rarely see.
    I finished the story completely, one of the best video game stories ever, without any doubt.
    The level of constrained freedom fits perfect with this game, every character is interesting and it only adds to second game in this franchise, Red Dead Redemption.
    I'm reviewing the singleplayer game and experience. I'm hopeful for Rockstar's next game to be as good as this, but I won't be surprised if this is a one time occasion of absolute master craft in terms of gameplay, story and detail.
    People that argue about the gameplay being clunky, I get what you mean. But that's Rockstar's style, on the options of freedom to choose during missions and that it is heavily scripted, this is not an RPG. Lastly, the video game is slow, etc. because it fits the style of the game, if you do not like the pace it is fine, but that means you don't like the Western style, Western is a more nuance genre than GTA's 'jerking off' genre.
    So, in conclusion, this game is for the players that like to dedicate themselves in slow paced adventures with more than enough action over it. :)

    Red Dead Online, well, for me it is best left untouched because of the awful micro-transactions and the extremely toxic players that will attack you on sight.    … Expand
  91. dzbnkx
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Vast open world, and I mean super vast. You will spend a lot of time on just riding a horse to places. The details are amazing, famous horses' balls or mud on clothes. It's Rockstar. 10/10
    + vast open world
    + details
    + realistic
    - slow gameplay (it's not a disadvantage for me, but it can be)
  92. silverXXwolf
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    It is absolutely pathetic that PC dunce muffins are smearing their salty skid marks all over the user score. RDR2 is an awe inspiring masterpiece on every conceivable level. Rockstar has proven, once again, to be the undisputed King of open world titles, completely redefining the capabilities of the gaming medium. Congratulations Rockstar, for yet another landmark achievement that will beIt is absolutely pathetic that PC dunce muffins are smearing their salty skid marks all over the user score. RDR2 is an awe inspiring masterpiece on every conceivable level. Rockstar has proven, once again, to be the undisputed King of open world titles, completely redefining the capabilities of the gaming medium. Congratulations Rockstar, for yet another landmark achievement that will be cherished for years to come. I hope you make billions off this title and never release a PC version...let them drown in their tears.… Expand
  93. LevMaleev
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    гавно ебанное рокстар опять обосрались но игра в принципе ничего такая я люблю лошадей
  94. jeffory
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, but slow. If you try to tackle this game with the mentality that it's another game to cross off the list you won't enjoy it. If you stop to take in the world you probably will.

    It is a beautifully crafted world with detail in everything. There were so many times I was taken back by events or interactions within the world and it felt beyond the scope of current games, like    Amazing game, but slow. If you try to tackle this game with the mentality that it's another game to cross off the list you won't enjoy it. If you stop to take in the world you probably will.

    It is a beautifully crafted world with detail in everything. There were so many times I was taken back by events or interactions within the world and it felt beyond the scope of current games, like the way animals act, npcs doing interesting things, or finding story easter eggs.

    Overall the story was good, there were some missions that seemed a bit out of place, and the pacing is slow, but it is breath-taking overall.    … Expand
  95. zephir93
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    e alla fine arriva rockstar e non ce n'é per nessuno, si dimostrano nuovamente i migliori sulla piazza tirando fuori l'ennesimo gioco che ci farà ricordare questa gen più di tutti.
    ancora troppo poco per tirare le somme, ma si tratta sicuramente di un capolavoro memorabile.
    grande sceneggiatura, comparto tecnico sontuoso, musiche che accompagnano ogni momento del gioco, fasi di shooting    e alla fine arriva rockstar e non ce n'é per nessuno, si dimostrano nuovamente i migliori sulla piazza tirando fuori l'ennesimo gioco che ci farà ricordare questa gen più di tutti.
    ancora troppo poco per tirare le somme, ma si tratta sicuramente di un capolavoro memorabile.
    grande sceneggiatura, comparto tecnico sontuoso, musiche che accompagnano ogni momento del gioco, fasi di shooting riviste e migliorate ma soprattutto... un'ia innovativa che reagisce alle nostre azioni. Questo é il salto di cui l'industria aveva bisogno da troppo tempo.

    dopo half life 2 finalmente enormi passi in avanti, rockstar come neil armstrong.
    settato nuovo standard impossibile da raggiungere    … Expand
  96. Moish
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece from Rockstar Games, the best looking open world game out there, great attention to detail in visuals and physics, greatly story driven single player but with game mechanics that don't restrict you and give you vast freedom to explore the open world with a lot of side content to do and even an online mode with lots more of things to do playing multiplayer.
  97. gnanasekaran
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Masterpiece !!!, Rockstar is king of open World games, they proved once again, Just Love It , my score 10/10 buy it ...
  98. TheSuchar
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Well, this game is what we want from Rockstar, pretty graphics, awesome story, and characters. I was dreaming about this game, and dream comes true. :)
  99. alexstunky
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Este juego es impresionante, cuesta cada maldito centavo gastado y quedas completamente satisfecho. Tiene un mundo abierto maravilloso, jugabilidad divertida, y lo más importante que debe tener un juego LA HISTORIA.

    Sin duda no podíamos esperar menos de Rockstar, esta gran compañía que cada entrega que saca se va superando así misma.
  100. Don_gonza
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    El juego mantiene su esencia y estilo, cuidado al máximo detalle en todo aspecto. 10/10 Junto a una historia de verdaderos forajidos.
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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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