Red Dead Redemption 2

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8.7

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  1. Mangust
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Rockstar наконец-то смогли создать по настоящему серозный проект. Режиссура, графика, сюжет на най высшем уровне.. Крутой открытый мир с множеством возможностей. Лучшая игра года.

    Из минусов стрельба (почему то рокстар не могу сделать нормальную шутерную составляющую без автоприцеливания)и может быть немного однообразный геймплей.    Rockstar наконец-то смогли создать по настоящему серозный проект. Режиссура, графика, сюжет на най высшем уровне.. Крутой открытый мир с множеством возможностей. Лучшая игра года.

    Из минусов стрельба (почему то рокстар не могу сделать нормальную шутерную составляющую без автоприцеливания)и может быть немного однообразный геймплей.
  2. rokfordchez
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Game is awesome! But easy to play
    Only one minus:
    There are no custom hard settings, it would be cool to put a realism mode. When npc kill u with one bullet (like in TLOU on grounded) and cold weather could kill in few seconds.
  3. adrewtoremember
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    This game will be used in future discussions of milestones in gaming. The graphics, world, and exploration accomplished here is nothing short of a masterpiece at the time of this review.

    I will boil down the pro's and cons to bullet point, because I know a lot of people wont bother reading a full amateur review. Pro's - Amazingly detailed open world - Gripping story - Graphics    This game will be used in future discussions of milestones in gaming. The graphics, world, and exploration accomplished here is nothing short of a masterpiece at the time of this review.

    I will boil down the pro's and cons to bullet point, because I know a lot of people wont bother reading a full amateur review.

    Pro's
    - Amazingly detailed open world
    - Gripping story
    - Graphics that are second to none on a game of this scale
    - Characters you grow to care about

    Cons
    - The line between what is fun, and what is too mundane is crossed way too often for the sake of realism
    - Looting and interacting animations take a painfully long time in a game that is centered around looting and robbing.
    - Travel in the world can feel terrible when you are essentially taking 5 minutes to go from point A to point B, (though this can be nice if you are like me, and trying to multitask.    … Expand
  4. TrophyUnlocked
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is more than just a game; it is an experience unlike anything I’ve seen that sets a new benchmark for open-world games. From the breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains, to the barren wastes of the desert near Blackwater, to the gator-infested swamps of Lemoyne, there is an unbelievable variety in the world’s environments. Within those environments areRed Dead Redemption 2 is more than just a game; it is an experience unlike anything I’ve seen that sets a new benchmark for open-world games. From the breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains, to the barren wastes of the desert near Blackwater, to the gator-infested swamps of Lemoyne, there is an unbelievable variety in the world’s environments. Within those environments are individuals that you may meet once and never see again, or you may come across them at a local saloon and they’ll reward you with a weapon of your choice; the programming team surely has talent unmatched. Although there are glaring issues in the story and gunplay, I am (mostly) able to look past them thanks to the unique vision Rockstar Games was able to execute at near perfection.… Expand
  5. jessejojo
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    This game is just awesome, the only thing that brings down the score is the draging story in the middle and really really bad controls.
  6. Ericossie
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    I’ve never played a Red Dead Redemption game before, but the trailers made me buy the game. I have to say: I’m not disappointed at all. This is one of the best games in the last 10 years. Loved every minute of it.
  7. junglebrother
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    I would gladly give 10, but apparently Arthur uses an ENTIRE pomade to groom his hair just once!
  8. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Un juego muy impresionante gráficamente, una joya en los detalles, muy pulido y bien trabajado se nota que es un juego de rockstar aunque no es para todo el publico ya que no es un juego de acción, en general es juego es una majestuosidad y el campeón a vencer en cuestión a mundos abiertos, el online por otro lado se siente un poco vació, incluso tiende a ser aburrido.
  9. Dark_Huntress
    Jan 14, 2019
    9
    A review from someone who recently got 100 % game completion

    Let's start with the big questions; - Is the game a trash that I should avoid buying? No. - So should I believe on the reviewers and buy the game right now? No. - Is the game a masterpiece? Depends... The main problem with RDR 2 wasn't the game itself, but the hype created by fanboys. You can tell that by all the    A review from someone who recently got 100 % game completion

    Let's start with the big questions;
    - Is the game a trash that I should avoid buying? No.
    - So should I believe on the reviewers and buy the game right now? No.
    - Is the game a masterpiece? Depends...

    The main problem with RDR 2 wasn't the game itself, but the hype created by fanboys. You can tell that by all the opinions saying the game is immersive, massive, with a good plot and all... But the final score is a 6,0/7,0. The hype made us believe the game would be something from another world, but it isn't, it's an excellent game for the generation, but stops there.
    - The world is stunning and alive and the details are amazing for the ones who actually want to explore. You can find letters, events, people and collectibles that give you the sensation of not being the center of the world, but a mere part of it. However, you may get annoyed by how much you have to explore to actually find something.
    - The story is slow paced but very immersive, with well written characters, you will love some and hate others. The plot hooking RDR 2 to RDR 1 is smooth and well made. Arthur, in my humble opinion, is a very charismatic character.
    - The gameplay is ok, nothing much different from its predecessor (RDR 1), with the difference being on Arthur's heavier moviments. It could be better but is far from being terrible. I would say annoying, just like GTA 5, where you get stuck in places you weren't supposed to.
    - Amazing soundtrack (you may not even enjoy the game, but one of the songs from it might catch you)
    - Multiplayer its an extra, just like GTA 5, another game that people forget it has an amazing story mode and blame R* for caring too much about the online (even when the fanbase itself cares more about the online...)

    RDR 2 is a must play IF you enjoy a slow paced, well written story, with good characters and a massive world to explore (and well, it's a game about cowboys, so you should expect to ride horses A LOT, of course). The game is a very cinematic experience and has everything to be a masterpiece but it really depends on you to decide this. If you enjoy fast paced stories with tons of action (everyone loves, won't blame you) or gets annoyed by huge maps that force you to explore (or just don't have the time fo it) then you shouldn't buy RDR 2.    … Expand
  10. superpyro296
    Oct 29, 2022
    9
    This is more a 8,5/10 game according to me. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a spectacular game with an epic story and massive amount of immersive details that you won't see in other games. Rockstar takes a lot of time to develop their games but it definitely worth it. That being said, I don't think this game is for everyone though...In term of gameplay, leveling system and controls, it'sThis is more a 8,5/10 game according to me. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a spectacular game with an epic story and massive amount of immersive details that you won't see in other games. Rockstar takes a lot of time to develop their games but it definitely worth it. That being said, I don't think this game is for everyone though...In term of gameplay, leveling system and controls, it's lacking...As a gamer, it's not the type of game where you will improve yourself. Just to give you an exemple, I'm sure you can complete all the missions without improving your weapons or any of your skills. This is not a classic RPG but more an immersive simulator that has a wonderful and emotional story. If English is not your first language (like me), I recommand that you use the subtitles.… Expand
  11. MaxSlattery
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Let’s get negatives out of the way, guarma section sucks. Alright now that that’s dealt with, onto the positives. Everything about the game is perfect. World building, music, characters, gameplay (which isn’t too challenging) is still fun, and an expert rly told story. Graphically, the game looks amazing. The real meat with red dead redemption universe, is it’s story. The themes createdLet’s get negatives out of the way, guarma section sucks. Alright now that that’s dealt with, onto the positives. Everything about the game is perfect. World building, music, characters, gameplay (which isn’t too challenging) is still fun, and an expert rly told story. Graphically, the game looks amazing. The real meat with red dead redemption universe, is it’s story. The themes created here are timeless and can apply to anyone. Arthur Morgan has one of the greatest character arcs In gaming, whether you choose a low or high honor play through. It’s message on one’s morals, beliefs, and purpose in the world are felt not only through its characters but through the player. As the century comes to an end and laws become more prevalent, Arthur faces an identity crises where he finds himself unsure of what his place is in this world. The story speaks volumes and translates perfectly over into 2010s red dead redemption game. This tragic tale is one that every person should experience. Greatly moving in every way.… Expand
  12. michaelb1928
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    most unparalleled. The story is predictable and feels a bit forced - some turn of events simply doesn't make sense and the characters turn either dumb or genius according to what's convenient in furthering the storyline - and it's also quite quite static.
  13. italo151
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    First and foremost, please understand RDR 2 is not an FPS (thank the universe), it is not a plat-former (again, thank the universe), and it is most definitely not a MMO or RPG. Now what is it you ask? Well I would say even with its flawed controls and quirky, kill a bird that runs into your body instantly, it is an amazing simulation/mini-rpg/single player god send game ever created. ItFirst and foremost, please understand RDR 2 is not an FPS (thank the universe), it is not a plat-former (again, thank the universe), and it is most definitely not a MMO or RPG. Now what is it you ask? Well I would say even with its flawed controls and quirky, kill a bird that runs into your body instantly, it is an amazing simulation/mini-rpg/single player god send game ever created. It is a gamre where you can pour 50+ hours into the story alone, 50+ hours into hunting and fishing, 50+ hours into anything you can think of and do it beautifully and with amazing attention to detail. So for the other people with opinions who hate it........ I suggest don't play it then. The sad part is a lot of those reviewers probably gave COD 8-10 and Battlefield an 8-10 and any other horrible FPS game in the last 10 years an 8-10, but that is your opinion and one you have the right to have, just like this is mine. If you want a game that you can pick up whenever or actually play through it in a week or take the next 2 years to play it a different way every time, then this is the game for you.

    I will give you one example of detail, I had just got in a shoot out, shot the guy in the head, one shot and saw some a 3 star buck in the distance, so I decided to go hunt the buck well about 5-10 minutes passed and I though well I forgot to loot the body let me see if it is still there. So I went back and there was the body but there where three California vultures in it so as I got closer I realized that the body had a huge hole in its chest, the vultures started picking at the body and a hole appeared in his chest, THAT WAS AWESOME. The attention to detail in most areas is astonishing.

    So, play it, don't play, i don't care because I will be playing it for the next 3-5 years on and off until the next amazing Rockstar game. GTA VI Vice City II??????    … Expand
  14. Vitor007
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Red dead Redemption 2 has a great communication with the player into your art direction incredible in your powerful gameplay. Your story is easy to understand, with no great difficulty. Felt in a GTA "sophisticated". A show of charts, becoming thus the best game of the year in my opinion.
  15. D1edYoung
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    Thats a very good game. Amazing open world with so much interactives, interesting charactes with themselfs lores, gently animations and interesting story. But the game should be some faster
  16. Etsogel
    Apr 18, 2019
    9
    Buen juego, excelentes detalles en el entorno, buena historia y trama, inesperados momentos de acción, sin embargo, avanza lento juego debido a los excesivos detalles que tiene.
  17. Serval_Cat
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    an amazing experience even for those who did not play the first game. great graphics, superb atmosphere and storyline. could be better if control is little bit easier.
  18. Maarten95
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    The soundtrack, graphics, side quests and characters are great. The characters feel realistic. For me this is one of the greatest games I have ever played. However there are a few bad points. The story drags abit around chapter 6, because you already know whats gonna happen. The game misses a fast travel option, which would have been more then welcome after chapter 5, because by then youThe soundtrack, graphics, side quests and characters are great. The characters feel realistic. For me this is one of the greatest games I have ever played. However there are a few bad points. The story drags abit around chapter 6, because you already know whats gonna happen. The game misses a fast travel option, which would have been more then welcome after chapter 5, because by then you have seen the entire map. Therefore I take one point of the final score, which ends being a 9.… Expand
  19. d25bev
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    50% through. Will update if anything happens to change my score. For me personally, this is a brilliant game. However it does have a few minor negatives.

    The game is absolutely gorgeous, I've played great looking games & graphics aren't everything but this has set the new bar. The characters & writing are great. The story, whilst starting off a little too slow is very enjoyable. The    50% through. Will update if anything happens to change my score. For me personally, this is a brilliant game. However it does have a few minor negatives.

    The game is absolutely gorgeous, I've played great looking games & graphics aren't everything but this has set the new bar. The characters & writing are great. The story, whilst starting off a little too slow is very enjoyable. The customisation for yourself, weapons, horses, camp etc is deep. I spent 30mins yesterday just customising my weapons.

    I like how realistic the game can be, hunting/supplying & working around your camp to get the best out of it. The fact you look after Arthur whether it's eating/resting/washing/shaving etc. It's never once felt like a chore or something, it's just something you do once in a while that has an effect on the game & helps break the missions apart with a greater feeling of a realistic game world.

    I do think Arthur's movement is slightly too heavy & slow. It's not bad, it could just be slightly less & still retain the same feeling of a realistic movement system. Lastly, controls. There's controls galore, it does feel overly complicated with so many different controls to remember & then on top of that with so many different weapon wheels, crafting options, item menu's, dialogue menu's etc. i'm often pushing the wrong buttons or being caught out when the game wants you to be using the dialogue menu whilst a fire fight breaks out. I do see how in some ways it adds to the game, making it a little more complex & it doesn't really lessen my enjoyment however a choice of a simpler system would've been nice.

    But overall i'm really loving this game. It's incredibly immersive, full of content (how games should be for £50+) & unlike some enjoyable but mediocre games you just want to rush through, i'm just really enjoying taking my time with these characters in this brilliant game world.    … Expand
  20. BreakzJ
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    This was for sure one of my Game of the year contenders but God of War took that for me. After my first playthrough is was tough deciding overall which RD I enjoyed more between this and Redemption 1. I loved the character of Arthur Morgan. I thought the voice acting was great and the dynamics between himself and Dutch were great. That being said, every time I heard John speak it just madeThis was for sure one of my Game of the year contenders but God of War took that for me. After my first playthrough is was tough deciding overall which RD I enjoyed more between this and Redemption 1. I loved the character of Arthur Morgan. I thought the voice acting was great and the dynamics between himself and Dutch were great. That being said, every time I heard John speak it just made me want to go back and play the original game. His character was one the best I've ever experienced in gaming. The ending of the first RD had pretty emotional and was one of the best game endings I've ever seen. RDR2 gave me mixed emotions by the end. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the whole experience. There is so much do in the vast, beautiful landscape. The hunting alone was fantastic. Tracking down your kills felt like the real thing. Fishing can be just as annoying as it is in real life. It's just an enjoyable game and I can't wait to see the future of Red Dead.… Expand
  21. TheGuyAarons96
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Great Game, really good story, Love the characters but, it does take forever to get to where you want to go.
  22. Materak
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a little too hyped, but still a solid game. Story is good. Shooting feels good. horses feel great. doesn't have the **** setup missions from gtav. I wish there were some more weapons; I wanted to go to another gunsmith and see the different weapons they had, but every vendor has the same thing. lots of fun shootouts. Has some good humor. Some cut-scenes were really amazing and showed emotion in an indirect manner. I wish the main character was a more compelling, but he still passes as a human being, but I think thats more of a matter of opinion. And lots of side stuff to do. Random encounters arent always a mission and i like that, keep it simple. I am almost done with the game and will be updating my review after that.

    FINAL REVIEW: A really great game. Arthur becomes a father like character by the end of the game and that made me feel a connection towards him. I ended up liking him more than John. The game gets A LOT better after the 3rd chapter. The pace picks up and tensions rise in the later chapters. The ending is set up very well and delivers an emotional experience that I loved so much. There were a few characters I wish I could spend more time with, but the character building was still pretty good. I wish the new area after you complete the game was less empty; there isnt much to do. Sorry if this review is a bit messy, Im just listing any criticism or praise that comes to mind. The people that are giving the game a 0/10 really need to grow the **** up and actually play the game.    … Expand
  23. GarretD
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is the first open world game in which i feel that the world actually is alive and the space is actually put to use instead of just being there.
    I've been absolutely blown away by the attention to detail and been loving the story of this game.
    The only thing i'm not a big fan of is the gun play its very clunky
  24. neo__25
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Amazing. I have been waiting for such a game for such a long time. So detailed and immersive. Definitely recommend it !!
  25. PlayGroundGames
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    El apartado técnico y artístico
    del mundo de Red Dead Redemption 2
    es, simplemente, espectacular. Seguramente es una mejores obras a nivel técnico de la historia. Poder subir a lo alto de una montaña y ver a lo lejos las distintas llanuras, vegetación, praderas, ríos... y todo ello a lomos de nuestro caballo, es algo digno de contemplar. Otro apartado a destacar es la    El apartado técnico y artístico
    del mundo de Red Dead Redemption 2
    es, simplemente, espectacular.
    Seguramente es una mejores obras a nivel técnico de la historia.
    Poder subir a lo alto de una montaña
    y ver a lo lejos las distintas llanuras, vegetación, praderas, ríos...
    y todo ello a lomos de nuestro caballo,
    es algo digno de contemplar.

    Otro apartado a destacar es la iluminación.
    El cómo interactúan las distintas luces con los objetos del entorno
    en función del movimiento,
    la hora del día y la intensidad de cada foco,
    hace que las distintas localizaciones
    se impregnen de una personalidad propia.

    La paleta de colores de esta segunda entrega
    es bastante más variada,
    ambientes fríos, otros más cálidos,
    con mucha o poca vegetación...
    Compone un lejano oeste mucho más colorido
    de lo que podríamos tener en nuestro imaginario colectivo.

    Las animaciones están cuidadas con un mimo especial.
    Al contrario que muchos otros juegos,
    en los que recoger un objeto del suelo
    significa pasar por encima
    y al segundo tenerlo en nuestro inventario,
    en esta producción prácticamente todas las acciones
    tienen su animación,
    lo que hace que todo se vuelva más tangible y físico.

    Combate

    Desde luego nos encontramos
    ante un juego clásico de Rockstar.
    Sandbox de mundo abierto, en tercera persona.

    Tiroteos, duelos o peleas a puñetazo limpio,
    serán una de las vías que tendremos
    para solucionar los problemas que se nos pongan por delante.
    Aunque no siempre habrá que usar la violencia,
    ya que se nos presentarán ocasiones
    en las que no hará falta que matemos a nadie,
    lo cual podrá beneficiar a nuestra fama,
    convirtiéndonos así en un hombre más o menos honorable.
    Entonces, los tenderos y comerciantes
    nos harán descuentos en sus negocios.
    Si estamos en busca y captura, nadie confiará en nosotros.
    Para limpiar nuestro honor,
    podremos pagar nuestras deudas en la oficina de correos. El Dead Eye vuelve con ciertas mejoras, pero sigue manteniendo la mecánica fundamental de ralentizar el tiempo para poder marcar distintos objetivos a la vez. Este tipo de habilidades nos ayudarán en momentos donde nos veamos superados en número, o contra depredadores letales. Porque habrá animales que en un abrir y cerrar de ojos nos devorarán en un instante. Conclusiones Red Dead Redemption 2 es, sin lugar a dudas, el nuevo estándar en cuanto a sandbox se refiere; la vara de medir por la que tendrán que pasar todos los siguientes juegos. Un hito al alcance de muy pocos estudios. La densidad y realismo que ofrece puede resultar abrumadora para algunos jugadores, incluso tediosa, pero lo cierto es que no hay producción equiparable en cuanto a valores de producción. Este es un producto para dedicarle horas, muchas horas. Realmente, cada vez que te pones a jugar sientes que es distinta a la anterior. En una cazas, en otra avanzas en la trama, otro día estás en busca de unos forajidos para cobrar el precio por su cabeza y otro día te persiguen a ti. Hay veces en que directamente te da la sensación de haber malgastado tu tiempo, solo porque has estado paseando con tu caballo o jugando al póquer en alguna cantina. Volver al viejo Oeste de la mano de Arthur Morgan es una experiencia refrescante y familiar, mantiene muchas de las cosas que hicieron grande a su predecesor, pero añade un sinfín de posibilidades. Ya podemos afirmar que Red Dead Redemption 2 ha cumplido las expectativas y no nos cansaremos de cabalgar en un tiempo.    … Expand
  26. RDR2
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    You know what's funny is that no matter what the troll user reviews are the critic score will stay the same. Now that the hype has calmed down for me I have to say that this game is superb. I am not even 15% of the way through the story, but it feels incredibly well fleshed out. The side quests are entertaining and people you run into are fun to interact with. I have spent a few hoursYou know what's funny is that no matter what the troll user reviews are the critic score will stay the same. Now that the hype has calmed down for me I have to say that this game is superb. I am not even 15% of the way through the story, but it feels incredibly well fleshed out. The side quests are entertaining and people you run into are fun to interact with. I have spent a few hours playing dominos, poker, robbing people, and hunting. There are plenty of hours you can spend just doing little things that have nothing to do with the main story and I think that is where the beauty lies in this game. I am excited to see what they bring to multiplayer next month and even it is underwhelming I will be glad to have payed for a great single player game. Hopefully a real review will sway a few people sitting on the fence! Good luck and have fun!… Expand
  27. XboxHasNoGams
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Solid game. Dont pay attention to the negative reviews, they are just jealous PC player review bombing the game for not being able to play it.
  28. thehomie
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    I love how much you can do in this game. Every where you go you see people doing stuff. You can even solve murder cases. The story is great, but im not that far so i dont know how it ends. The graphics on normal ps4 anint bad, but compared to the other .consoles it looks a little bad
  29. KennyTheLad
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    RDR2 is a great game, the visuals alone would give the score a 5 or 6, its such an immersive and realistic experience. There are a few hiccups in the game that hold me back on giving it a perfect score, sometimes the realism can be a bit mind numbing sometimes, it sometimes makes the game feel a little bit tedious, but the pros outweigh the cons by a massive amount here, the experience isRDR2 is a great game, the visuals alone would give the score a 5 or 6, its such an immersive and realistic experience. There are a few hiccups in the game that hold me back on giving it a perfect score, sometimes the realism can be a bit mind numbing sometimes, it sometimes makes the game feel a little bit tedious, but the pros outweigh the cons by a massive amount here, the experience is beautiful, it has one of the best stories that rockstar ever made, my biggest problem from the first game, was that it was just way too flat and barren, now you have mountains, swamps and so much more beautiful landscapes to explore, the combat is satisfying and very enjoyable and the npcs do more than just stand around for once, it is a great game and i completely recommend it for anyone who wants a single player adventure game. Even though i do think it fell ever so slightly under the perfect score, it is still one of the best games to come out this year.… Expand
  30. Fourheadedgoat
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    Yes, this game is beautiful-the best I've seen in that regard. Wait 'till you see snow on clothing, or a blizzard. However...the combat's disappointing. No ADS makes first person feel dated-though it is at least much less laggy, hence more playable than GTA V: Remastered. I'm playing with no aim assist and refuse to use DeadEye, and it's fine. The cover system is sticky and hasn't beenYes, this game is beautiful-the best I've seen in that regard. Wait 'till you see snow on clothing, or a blizzard. However...the combat's disappointing. No ADS makes first person feel dated-though it is at least much less laggy, hence more playable than GTA V: Remastered. I'm playing with no aim assist and refuse to use DeadEye, and it's fine. The cover system is sticky and hasn't been improved at-all since GTA V, when again, FarCry, Battlefield, Star Citizen, COD, Wildlands, MoH, Alien Isolation and Cyberpunk have all gone for vastly superior "soft" cover. Also, whilst in third person, you can see yourself hunkering down, whilst in first person, you can always see everything-which feels wrong and like cheating [the trade off for being in cover first-person in all these other games I've mentioned, is increased tension-as you can't see what's going on-I love that, as with the HUD disabled, you're forced to take lots of little "peaks" to eyeball targets, lest someone sneaks up on you]. They might as well have just made the camera third person whenever you're in cover. So if Cyberpunk nails all this first person stuff, which it looks like it already has; then with it's similarly deep NPC interactions, it will eclipse RDR2. So much for all these "objective" 10/10 reviews. I would give it a 9 out of ten, simply because it does pretty much everything else so well that anything less than an 8 seems churlish. But no game with combat this clunky, and lots of it; deserves a ten.… Expand
  31. Dante_MD
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Best Rockstar's game. Really awesome open-world. Game contain some bugs, but it's not critical.
  32. Supergunner49
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    This game blew me away, the visuals, story, gameplay are all great. A great way to take the first rdr and expand on it. I enjoy the small things you can do, shaving, chopping wood etc. They are all optional and not required. There are some very small things ill get annoyed with from time to time but not often enough for me to quit the game
  33. Bearish
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    I actually played the game...
    The Good:
    I'm usually more into action games then RPG's but the immersion in this game is insane. Arthur huddles during a gust of cold wind and rubs his hands when walking by a fire. The story is interesting and the world around you feels alive as it reacts and changes to your choices. Bounty missions are more then just riding to the dot and killing everyone    I actually played the game...
    The Good:
    I'm usually more into action games then RPG's but the immersion in this game is insane. Arthur huddles during a gust of cold wind and rubs his hands when walking by a fire. The story is interesting and the world around you feels alive as it reacts and changes to your choices. Bounty missions are more then just riding to the dot and killing everyone and are unique side stories all on their own. You aren't a cowboy terminator carrying 50 different guns on you. You need to prepare food and tonics, maintain your weapons, and survive in this harsh landscape. Your horse won't magically appear wherever you are and you can't store 500lbs of fur and supplies on your horse. You will have to make decisions based on what you really need and I love that feeling. The slow pace isn't boring its just methodical. I really got into the game as I climbed a mountain hunting a retired gunslinger, changed into my winter coat so my health wouldn't lower as the snow fell and took a moment to lite a cigarette to increase my dead eye while i wiped my rifle down with oil. Made sure my horse was fed and considered setting up camp to craft some special ammo in case things went downhill.

    The Bad
    The immense immersion can sometimes be a chore. Crafting items for a specific task is great but doing it one at a time is not as much. The controls in gun combat feel wonky. Lowering the dead space and increasing the aim sensitivity seems to of fixed this issue for me. The Wanted system will probably get a patch as some strange things can cause you to be wanted. The most blaring example is two guys in a fight and one was knocked out. On accident I picked up the knocked out guy and promptly set him down again. This triggered a witness to report me for assault. Its a very sensitive system. The honor system can also be wonky as many users, myself included, have reported killing in self defense triggering a lower honor event and sometimes also a wanted status. The story explains this a little later but at first its seems blatanty contradictory to be an outlaw that reminds people "I'm not a good man" but is constantly trying to raise your honor by doing good deeds and avoiding bad ones.

    Conclusion.
    I would not give this game a 10/10 as the wanted system and honor system both come across as buggy at times and these are important mechanics to the gameplay. The style, story, and detail make up for these occasional issues. The level of detail in the survival aspect feels more like a western outlaw RPG then a Rockstar game. How you feel about that just depends on your taste. If you love immersive RPG's or the red dead series this is a no brain buy. If you're on the fence it might be worth it to wait for a couple more patches to fix the various bugs and possibly rework the wanted and honor system.    … Expand
  34. SeekerOfLight
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    I’ve got approx 15 hours in this game so far, playing on an Xbox x, really enjoying the game, graphics great, it is slow paced game, which is ok by me, I’ve got black ops, for when I just wanna jump in and kill **** to me this is a game to just get lost in , tons of stuff to do, great story so far, if you like rockstar, and like this period of time, well damn , get out there and buy it,I’ve got approx 15 hours in this game so far, playing on an Xbox x, really enjoying the game, graphics great, it is slow paced game, which is ok by me, I’ve got black ops, for when I just wanna jump in and kill **** to me this is a game to just get lost in , tons of stuff to do, great story so far, if you like rockstar, and like this period of time, well damn , get out there and buy it, it’s impossible not to enjoy.… Expand
  35. MilesTheHawk
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    Hello, Cowboys and Cowgirls! I've played this game since December 2018, and I've gotta to say that this is one of the most phenomenal games I've played!

    The story has far the best thing I've experienced that I enjoyed spending time with my gang! The character development: Arthur Morgan is growing on me that he has become one of my favorite protagonists in Rockstar games. It's crazy how    Hello, Cowboys and Cowgirls! I've played this game since December 2018, and I've gotta to say that this is one of the most phenomenal games I've played!

    The story has far the best thing I've experienced that I enjoyed spending time with my gang! The character development: Arthur Morgan is growing on me that he has become one of my favorite protagonists in Rockstar games. It's crazy how long I'd played my first Red Dead Redemption as John Marston, but Arthur is better than John actually. Sorry, John.

    However, the map is pretty cool and interesting at the same time. There are also fun easter eggs and crazy funny bastards! The horse is pretty chunky and hard to control, but the relationship with the horse is about friendship and teamwork, but sometimes, I hate when my horse ran away from me because of the gunshots and snake-bite. It's disrespectful and annoying, but you get the hang of it. I like the weapons that it's fun to use it while fighting outlaws and lawmen. It's nice that I cleaned my weapons and relaxing like a true cowboy in the old west.

    Multiplayer, on the other hand, is not impressed and boring. I mean you don't get anything to do with this online because of shooting, riding around, deathmatch, and stranger's stories that will boost to high honor or low honor. I know it's a beta, but I hope this multiplayer will do something big instead of beta. Overall, a fantastic game and I've really enjoyed it! Rockstar strikes again!    … Expand
  36. Hardy35
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Игра с душой. Игра с большой буквы. Игра в которую вложены силы, средства и талант. Все это чувствуется с первых минут проведенных в ней. Хороший сюжет, в котором интересно смотреть и слушать диалоги до конца,графика радующая глаза и отлично проработанный звук. Идиоты которые минусуют игру за отсутствие русской озвучки и ПК версии, очнитесь! Нас и так заливает Free-to-Play каллом и играмиИгра с душой. Игра с большой буквы. Игра в которую вложены силы, средства и талант. Все это чувствуется с первых минут проведенных в ней. Хороший сюжет, в котором интересно смотреть и слушать диалоги до конца,графика радующая глаза и отлично проработанный звук. Идиоты которые минусуют игру за отсутствие русской озвучки и ПК версии, очнитесь! Нас и так заливает Free-to-Play каллом и играми сервисами. Rockstar пошли против этого течения и сделали отличную игру.… Expand
  37. VIRUSS
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    Игра хорошая красивая графика,но только на ps4 pro она красивая,а на обычной ps4 мыло.Очень интересный сюжет,взаимодействие со всеми людьми так что игра 10/10 но без игры на PC 9/10
  38. darwiner71
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    It is definitely the best game this year but not without minor issues. The night sky needs polishing, the AI in town will shoot you over nothing and it's always your fault. Other than that I love it.
  39. pocketducks
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    I never played the first RDR, but I have played plenty of GTA so I was very excited to try this game out. The graphics are amazing and is probably one of the most realistic games I've ever played.
    Yes, you do have to ride your horse everywhere, but there is a way to upgrade your campsite to fast travel. All of the negative reviews just about the horse riding are just people who suffer    I never played the first RDR, but I have played plenty of GTA so I was very excited to try this game out. The graphics are amazing and is probably one of the most realistic games I've ever played.
    Yes, you do have to ride your horse everywhere, but there is a way to upgrade your campsite to fast travel. All of the negative reviews just about the horse riding are just people who suffer from a need for instant gratification.

    There is a lot to do, collect, explore, etc. I walked into a random bar the other day and somehow got on this 4 part mission. Sweet.

    If you like attention to detail, good storylines and a game that requires patience and exploring; this game is for you.
    But if you are someone who needs to beat the game and complete 27 missions in one day, go play COD stories.

    I knocked it a point just because controls can be a little touchy and confusing sometimes, and there are minor glitches in the game. But i'm sure after a while these will be fixed/you get used to it.    … Expand
  40. specialguest--
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    A must-own masterpiece in almost every way, a bit sloggish in others. So let me begin by saying this is absolutely a must own. All the positive reviews are correct. This is a masterwork. What it is not very often however, is fast-paced and exciting.

    It has it's moments sure, but it also has hours of sometimes tedious game-play that is simply not enjoyable at times. It took me a long    A must-own masterpiece in almost every way, a bit sloggish in others. So let me begin by saying this is absolutely a must own. All the positive reviews are correct. This is a masterwork. What it is not very often however, is fast-paced and exciting.

    It has it's moments sure, but it also has hours of sometimes tedious game-play that is simply not enjoyable at times. It took me a long time to settle into this game. Like 8 to 10 hours long before I felt like I knew what I was doing and the systems made sense to me. The camera and controls somehow feel slow in today's world. This game has a lengthy and frankly boring tutorial, yet I still felt very bewildered in regards to controls and game mechanics for hours into the game. Did Rockstar intentionally make these things different just to be different or new?

    Nothing here feels intuitive to me, and I've been gaming for decades. I've played every big title in the recent memory, including the very biggest and most complicated titles, also dozens upon dozens of other games, and this one is throwing me off somehow. Somehow the menus feel weird and don't make sense. Figuring out how a game all fits together should not be this much of an obstacle.

    I don't know why, but for no good reason that I can discern, this game feels slightly alien to play.    … Expand
  41. Etrone
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Just Completed 100% Of The Game. Amazing Story Line. Memorable Characters. Player Movement Does Feel Chunky And A Bit Slow. Aiming while on a horse is difficult but you will get used to it. Dead Eye, sure you can kill easier and in a cooler way but I personally perfer to not use it while playing. 95% Of missions are well done and enjoyable. I Do however wish that they included moreJust Completed 100% Of The Game. Amazing Story Line. Memorable Characters. Player Movement Does Feel Chunky And A Bit Slow. Aiming while on a horse is difficult but you will get used to it. Dead Eye, sure you can kill easier and in a cooler way but I personally perfer to not use it while playing. 95% Of missions are well done and enjoyable. I Do however wish that they included more of the west side in early parts of the game. Overall Nice and smooth game definitly worth the price.… Expand
  42. timothyhys
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    My experience with the game so far has been nothing short of fantastic, the horse mechanics, animations and gunplay all look good and felt natural. Also, I've seen reviews complaining about the gunplay, especially due to the fact that you have to manually run around when in gunfights, manually reload at the same time. Though I do agree that it may not be fanciful to everybody that playedMy experience with the game so far has been nothing short of fantastic, the horse mechanics, animations and gunplay all look good and felt natural. Also, I've seen reviews complaining about the gunplay, especially due to the fact that you have to manually run around when in gunfights, manually reload at the same time. Though I do agree that it may not be fanciful to everybody that played it. For me I think it felt purposeful for the type of game it is trying to be. It's mainly due to the fact that each weapon has almost an entirely different feel. There's a certain weight to the combat and shooting due to this that other games have not yet explored. This type of gunplay has not been done before in any game, so I wouldn't blame people for disliking the slow paced, cinematic style Rockstar was aiming for. It does need time to get used to it, it's probably due to common gameplay expectations to come with these sorts of shooting games. It's not a secret Rockstar is a company of experimentation and innovations, it's also clear that their intention was to reinvent 3rd person shooting with a more grounded style of gameplay requiring precise movements and strategy that blends in with their animations. It's more than meets the eye and I just can't help but wonder how many look past all this. Knowing Rockstar as the richest gaming developer in our modern world with 8 years on this game, you would think that there would be a reason behind the gameplay mechanics and decisions in the final outcome. Sad to see that this is underappreciated because of how casual many games have been that fixed our expectations on good shooting mechanics.

    I have yet to finish the story and this was my overall experience with the game so far. Basically Rockstar nailed what they set out to do with this game in terms of immersion, however the disappointing factor for me was that of the NPC interactions, which wasn't as I had imagined originally when showcased in their gameplay trailer.

    This game has not met the criteria for next gen gaming, but what it achieves here has definitely not been done before either.    … Expand
  43. joshfeno
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Absolute outstanding video game, graphics are out of this world and one of the best stories i have experienced in a while. The small things such as brewing your own coffee and having to bathe, eat and keep your horse in good condition really gives the player an reality feeling and it feels like the horse you own is like a pet and you don't feel like bathing it or feeding it is a chore. ToAbsolute outstanding video game, graphics are out of this world and one of the best stories i have experienced in a while. The small things such as brewing your own coffee and having to bathe, eat and keep your horse in good condition really gives the player an reality feeling and it feels like the horse you own is like a pet and you don't feel like bathing it or feeding it is a chore. To conclude my rating is really high due to the overall enjoyment this game has brought me and i hope the online takes this game to the next level.… Expand
  44. EvanAmadey
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Привет людям из верхнего интернета, которые снижают рейтинг игры за то, что её нет на вашем куске железа, просто купите консоль... В этом году лучшие игры, в основном, на консолях, и вы действительно продолжаете игнорировать весь тот поток из шедевров? Хватит косплеить Хелен Келлер. Please, stop itПривет людям из верхнего интернета, которые снижают рейтинг игры за то, что её нет на вашем куске железа, просто купите консоль... В этом году лучшие игры, в основном, на консолях, и вы действительно продолжаете игнорировать весь тот поток из шедевров? Хватит косплеить Хелен Келлер. Please, stop it
  45. Helmuten
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    In the last 3-4 years or so only Zelda BoTW is better than this game. I't huge world and amazing wildlife, story missions etc. Not far from a perfect 10.
  46. ificouldificoul
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    This game is absolutely going to divide gamers like nothing else for one very important reason. This game is a SLOW burn hearkening back to the original traditions of the western genre. If you are looking for a tight shooter with an action packed plot like the latest blockbusters you are going to be insanely disappointed. Every second of this game is meant to relish in the constantThis game is absolutely going to divide gamers like nothing else for one very important reason. This game is a SLOW burn hearkening back to the original traditions of the western genre. If you are looking for a tight shooter with an action packed plot like the latest blockbusters you are going to be insanely disappointed. Every second of this game is meant to relish in the constant detail. The plot, the graphics, the characters are all excellent. The realism is enough to make you feel immersed but not so much that this game qualifies as a sim. The controls are very clunky but if you devote the time to them you will be roping bad guys and horses like a pro within a couple hours. That's the truth, this is a game you need to clear your calendar for.… Expand
  47. Gmod44
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    PROS: The story is excellent, graphics are the best I've seen on a base PS4, horse riding has improved since the first game, euphoria is back and better than ever, the games map is giant and diverse with an abundance of animals to hunt, your character is customizable from their clothes to hair and beard, horse is customizable as well.
    CONS: In-game days are too short (max 15 mins),    PROS: The story is excellent, graphics are the best I've seen on a base PS4, horse riding has improved since the first game, euphoria is back and better than ever, the games map is giant and diverse with an abundance of animals to hunt, your character is customizable from their clothes to hair and beard, horse is customizable as well.
    CONS: In-game days are too short (max 15 mins), default settings for gun play was not ideal (after playing with the settings I made it better), every time you get on your horse you put away your rifles and have to equip them again.
    In conclusion the experience of playing this game far outweigh the cons, and this will most likely win Game of the Year.
    Side-note: if you expect this game to play like GTA you will not like this game, if you don't like a story that slow burns/builds up you will not like this game, if you have a short attention span you will not like this game, if you don't like RPG elements i.e. having to eat you will not like this game.
    Also, the amount of people complaining about having to ride a horse everywhere blows my mind, are people really this dumb? It's a cowboy game, the only means of transportation is a horse or train, they didn't have supercharged cars or planes. If you don't enjoy riding a horse around the map, this game obviously wasn't made for your style of gaming (duh?).    … Expand
  48. Banana123
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    It's good but a bit overhyped, i like it and its a good western style game.
  49. Nsandoval123
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    Starting the game it is kind of slow, but when you get into it that will change and you will be able to do so many interesting things that could make this experience unique. I dont give it a 10 because there are some secondary issues as little bugs that affect the game play.
  50. RebelPorcupine
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    There are going to be a lot of people who don't like this game. The pacing is slow to start, you have to "pause" frequently to eat, the looting animations take a while, there's lots of riding, and the combat is pretty much the same as any other rockstar game.

    All that being said - I think the game is fantastic. I don't mind the long rides, the scenery is beautiful. The story is perhaps    There are going to be a lot of people who don't like this game. The pacing is slow to start, you have to "pause" frequently to eat, the looting animations take a while, there's lots of riding, and the combat is pretty much the same as any other rockstar game.

    All that being said - I think the game is fantastic. I don't mind the long rides, the scenery is beautiful. The story is perhaps the best we've seen in any game, ever. Graphics are incredible and dialogue is well written and acted. Most importantly, I enjoy myself every time I play. If you understand and accept that this isn't a fast paced, combat centric game, then I think you will too.    … Expand
  51. slavagamer
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    לא שיחקתי אבל אני עוד רגע מקבל ואז אני יקנה את וישחק אני מאמין שהמשחק 10 מתוך 10 rdr2 ps4slim
  52. Mastermich_
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great written Story, tragic Arthur plottwist in chapter 6 and the whole trying to survive is always interesting. Even though there are sometimes a lot of spaces between the cities but there are regularly some random events. One point away for the fact that the island of chapter 5 isn‘t available after chapter 5.… Expand
  53. DeusExCritica
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    RDR2 is a nice change of pace from the traditional open world games that rush you from one mission to another. It's deliberate, it's methodical, and it takes its time. Which unfortunately means that if you're looking for a game that will delivers action bit after action bit, this won't be what you're looking for. If however you're looking to immerse yourself in the Wild West, you're set.RDR2 is a nice change of pace from the traditional open world games that rush you from one mission to another. It's deliberate, it's methodical, and it takes its time. Which unfortunately means that if you're looking for a game that will delivers action bit after action bit, this won't be what you're looking for. If however you're looking to immerse yourself in the Wild West, you're set.
    The graphics look gorgeous on a PS4, I can only imagine how amazing they must look on a Pro,
    The gunplay is solid. Nothing too revolutionary, more or less the standard affair you'd a expect from a Rockstar game, but solid nonetheless.
    The mechanics are on a whole other level. The only game I can think of which featured mechanics of a comparable complexity is Kingdom Come: Deliverance. This feeds to my initial point of this game being a slow-paced and deliberate experience. Myriads of factors are at play, and you have to keep an eye on all of them. From eating, to keeping your horse and equipment clean. So again, if you prefer games with a faster pace, the mechanics could at times appear to be tedious. If on the other hand you're looking to be as immersed as possible, these mechanics will definately facilitate that.
    The voice acting and sound design is superb. The voice actors should receive their weight in gold for the performances they've given.
    If you liked the story of Red Dead Redemption, you're going to love this one. In a somewhat uncharacteristic direction for Rockstar, it actually takes itself seriously, which allows the creativenes of the writers to really shine, as it doesn't get undercut by the usual sarcasm you'd see in titles like GTA V.

    tl;dr
    If you like the idea of being immersed in an authentic and vibrant wolrd while following the engrosing tale of a wild west outlaw, definatelly buy this. It'll fulfill your expectations ten times over.
    If you want to just have shootouts while dressed up as a cowboy and don't care about the story or the world surrounding you, there's a chance you'll get bored.

    P.S. You can safely ignore like 80% of all negative reviews, Most of them are clearly from people who don't have a console and are pissed off at Rockstar for not releasing this on PC, so they clearly didn't even play it. (seriously there even is a guy who claims to have played it on a laptop and gave
    it a 0, wtf)    … Expand
  54. Foxsick
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    The cool game, live open world, many small details in the world, this is the best open world at the moment!
  55. SamLoboda
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Первая часть для меня была крайне неудобная в управлении и ожидал того же в продолжении, новая часть (надеюсь продолжительной серии игр) показала то как Rockstar Games умеет делать шикарные миры, отличный игровой мир переполненный деталями да ещё и с прекрасной графикой. Отличный показатель того как игра совершенствуется с каждой новой частью серии, будем ждать продолжение в котором будетПервая часть для меня была крайне неудобная в управлении и ожидал того же в продолжении, новая часть (надеюсь продолжительной серии игр) показала то как Rockstar Games умеет делать шикарные миры, отличный игровой мир переполненный деталями да ещё и с прекрасной графикой. Отличный показатель того как игра совершенствуется с каждой новой частью серии, будем ждать продолжение в котором будет реализована полноценная симуляция жизни (сюжет хф Матрица должен был начинаться с выпуска этой игры).… Expand
  56. nathsamlove
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    I haven't finished the story yet, however, I have completed 64.7% of the game. This game is a masterpiece, the story is incredible with emotional twists that really hit hard, the gunplay is enjoyable with awesome killcams and satisfying dead eye, the hunting is great, and even if it wasn't you don't have to spend that much time hunting if you don't want to. Arthur is a great character thatI haven't finished the story yet, however, I have completed 64.7% of the game. This game is a masterpiece, the story is incredible with emotional twists that really hit hard, the gunplay is enjoyable with awesome killcams and satisfying dead eye, the hunting is great, and even if it wasn't you don't have to spend that much time hunting if you don't want to. Arthur is a great character that I have grown fonder of throughout the game and I can't wait to see how his story ends.

    There are some bugs right now that I'm sure will be patched and yes the pace is quite slow, but that allows you to appreciate the world. It can be confusing and overwhelming at first but once you've put a few hours into it you will get the hang of most of the features. I haven't given it a ten because the movement is frustrating, there are a few bugs and the honour and bounty systems are confusing and annoying at times.

    It's easy to see past that though, if you have 100 hours of free time to spare, you could do worse than spending that time playing this incredible game. I can't wait for the online so I can play it with friends!    … Expand
  57. JohnnyS94
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a fantastic game it has met all my expectations, however it is not without fault. The environments, storytelling and cast of characters are great , also the attention to detail is awe inspiring. The fact that you have to press R2 to pull the hammer back on a revolver or cock a rifle before firing adds a whole new gameplay element to the game causing you to quicklyRed Dead Redemption 2 is a fantastic game it has met all my expectations, however it is not without fault. The environments, storytelling and cast of characters are great , also the attention to detail is awe inspiring. The fact that you have to press R2 to pull the hammer back on a revolver or cock a rifle before firing adds a whole new gameplay element to the game causing you to quickly learn how best to approach combat which is usually sticking to cover rather than walking towards everyone like the terminator. Now U'm not going to list all the things the game does well because everyone has said it already but the things it does poorly. First things first, the pacing of the game particularly in the beginning can be rather slow almost boring as the game demands to teach you all of the basics within the first 2 chapters which can be a chore at times. The bounty system also could use some work as there have been too many times when I have been on my horse and a random dog or person walks in front of me and I run them over by accident just t.o get in trouble with the law. The controls at time can also be extremely clunky especially in first person I literally cannot look backwards in first person without my horse driftng off the road or beginning to spin in circles. There are more flaws bit rather minor ones.

    Overall the gaame is amazing the story an characters are amazing but, because of the issues with controls and some other issues I can't give the game a 10. 10 is reserved for 'masterpieces' Red Dead Redemption 2 is cloe to it but not quite there I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys good storytelling and immersive wo    … Expand
  58. FroggyZzzzzz
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Amazing detailed game with incredible graphics, story and attention to details. Game have a lot of variety in activities and very good customization, Gunfights are very nice. Only 9/10 Because theres no fast travel and thats can be in some cases very annoying especially when my horse dies and i have to steal another, or just runs forever until i can find/ride another horse. simple fallsAmazing detailed game with incredible graphics, story and attention to details. Game have a lot of variety in activities and very good customization, Gunfights are very nice. Only 9/10 Because theres no fast travel and thats can be in some cases very annoying especially when my horse dies and i have to steal another, or just runs forever until i can find/ride another horse. simple falls from 1 meter almost (sometimes do) kills me. Fps on ps4 standard is stable in open areas but in cities are very unstable, maybe a lack of optimization in some areas, otherwise runs very well. Masterpiece from rockstar anyways....having a lot of fun, playing nonstop for about 17 hours. Thanks rockstar… Expand
  59. BiggieBrown
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 may be the best game I have ever played, (However I am still coming off of the hype) In terms of writing this game is sublime and the gameplay is great in many ways. The game's soundtrack fits it's time and is phenomenal as well. The open-world is expansive with many people to encounter, places to visit and things to do. The game is beautiful in many ways andRed Dead Redemption 2 may be the best game I have ever played, (However I am still coming off of the hype) In terms of writing this game is sublime and the gameplay is great in many ways. The game's soundtrack fits it's time and is phenomenal as well. The open-world is expansive with many people to encounter, places to visit and things to do. The game is beautiful in many ways and definitely pushes the PS4 and XBox One to their limits. I played on the Original PS4 and encountered very few frame drops and zero game crashes. I've ran into the odd glitch or two but nothing major, however, I have seen other people have more. A must for anyone who loves a good story or narrative. Don't buy this if you think it will be like GTA V.… Expand
  60. Efs
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 was incredible. The story was fantastic and I absolutely loved it. Some mission were mostly the same thing over and over again but they never seemed to get boring even it was repeating it self. I play games for their story and characters and this one definitely deserves a 9.5/10. After the ending I didn't really find much to do, so that sucks. Other than that the gameRed Dead Redemption 2 was incredible. The story was fantastic and I absolutely loved it. Some mission were mostly the same thing over and over again but they never seemed to get boring even it was repeating it self. I play games for their story and characters and this one definitely deserves a 9.5/10. After the ending I didn't really find much to do, so that sucks. Other than that the game is a must buy!… Expand
  61. DarkVentus
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Disclaimer: I played on Xbox One X and have no clue if there are bigger problems on base systems. (Small spoiler on random events, but no story spoilers)

    So i am here to address problems and hive a true score. Problems: 1.) Gunplay. Have you played GTAV or RDR1. It is basically ripped from both those games. 10 hours is not long enough to really get good using it. It takes a second to    Disclaimer: I played on Xbox One X and have no clue if there are bigger problems on base systems. (Small spoiler on random events, but no story spoilers)

    So i am here to address problems and hive a true score.
    Problems:
    1.) Gunplay. Have you played GTAV or RDR1. It is basically ripped from both those games. 10 hours is not long enough to really get good using it. It takes a second to really get proficient with it. Also, to the idiots saying there's a delay. You have to pull the trigger again to make Arthur rack another round idiot. Guns haven't always been simi-automatic.
    2.) Not fun. Are you serious??? I mean literally go into town and play poker. Won/lose money. Get mad if you lose shoot the guy in the face and have a standoff with the law. Kinda like GTAV. Only difference if the law isn't gonna chase you at all costs and kill other people to get to you like in GTAV. Also. The beginning is slow. Its called character building. Get your 10 hours of play time out. Come back around 25.
    3.) Empty world. Once again are you daft? There are literally random events that can happen if you just ride around! Granted theres not ine around every corner, but take some time and look. You get chain gang prison escapes, (slight spoiler)kkk meeting that always end hilariously by them killing themselves and random people who need help. Its not empty if you actually look people!
    Those are the main complaints.
    Review: pretty much pros and cons.
    Pros:
    Story, World building, characters, graphics, open world, days of fun, mini-games, hunting
    Neutral:
    Gunplay, gathering resources,(ie ammo and looting, picking herbs, and slow to start, but does pick up.
    Cons:
    Deadeye can make certain fights very easy. Note: Not a bad mechanic, just a tad overpowered. Some story elements are kinda unbelievable, but its a video game so meh, and no Red Dead Online at launch. Kinda sad, but at least we are getting it for free. So my total rating comes in at a 9/10. Not a flawless game, but it is dang close.    … Expand
  62. MisterHippie
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    I've waited years for a sequel (prequel) to Red Dead Redemption and all of the time spent waiting was completely worth it. Rockstar totally broadens the lore of the world I explored 8 years ago. The amount of depth to characters is immense and I actually found myself enthralled in the world and attached to the characters. The graphics are absolutely stunning on a PS4 and the world feelsI've waited years for a sequel (prequel) to Red Dead Redemption and all of the time spent waiting was completely worth it. Rockstar totally broadens the lore of the world I explored 8 years ago. The amount of depth to characters is immense and I actually found myself enthralled in the world and attached to the characters. The graphics are absolutely stunning on a PS4 and the world feels real and alive.

    There are few minor problems: primarily the movement does still have that classic Rockstar clunkiness to it and there's a few clipping errors with equipment at times. The beginning is a little slower than the original title, which I know has slightly turned off some players, but if it doesn't bother you and/or you can power through it, the aftermath will be worth the experience.

    But that's all nitpicking; overall, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a phenomenal game and gives the player a fantastic experience. For how much time, detail, money, and effort put into this game, $60 is an absolute steal for this piece of art.    … Expand
  63. ayxanshiraliyev
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Ending is amazing but the worst part about this game is its 1st chapter the rest is good
  64. samyatari
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that many people will say is one of the greatest games of all time and perhaps one of the only games that people cant find often as a much more refined experience of open world shooter games, for my case I can agree with that statement. Red Dead Redemption 2 offers amazing attention to detail in both story and game-play in which the player can really feelRed Dead Redemption 2 is a game that many people will say is one of the greatest games of all time and perhaps one of the only games that people cant find often as a much more refined experience of open world shooter games, for my case I can agree with that statement. Red Dead Redemption 2 offers amazing attention to detail in both story and game-play in which the player can really feel the amount of effort that was put into the game, nearly everything you do in this game is animated and the amount of realism can really blow your mind from how far Rockstar really went with this game. As much as I love the game as it is right now, and that Red Dead Online hasn't been released yet, I can only talk about the experience i have had so far from playing the game to explore, and playing the game's story components.

    The game in my opinion has some of the best story writing people haven't seen for ages when it comes to AAA game franchises, from people leaving games like Call of Duty or Destiny to finally finding and playing a game that has some story in which it will really leave a memory for you. The game also offers really amazing graphics and a good amount of weapon selection, and the players themselves feel like they have so many different things they can do in the game, leaving endless opportunities to unfold and create their own story outside of the game's own story missions.

    The main issues I have with game (I play on a ps4) are the fact that the game has so many animations for what you do that sometimes they can feel like they are dragging you down from versatility of your own movement. As someone that plays on ps4 I feel I am not the only one having this issue. I cant really say the same for some PC players because they aren't the ones playing on a controller.

    Whenever I try to perform an action, like for example moving a wagon with two horses on it, often times ill see myself struggling to stop the horses even though I spam R1 (which is how you stop them), and often times whenever I do, the horses will eventually get stuck on some rocks somehow, and make them basically unable to move. This is probably just me being completely reckless with what I do however, so take this sentence with a grain of salt for me being retarded as a player. But when it comes to actual movement in the game like I said before, sometimes whenever you perform an action, like taking food and such, the movement will feel very heavy and clunky compared to other games since literally everything you do has an animation, eventually this will result in players like me feeling like that its more of a chore to go loot items or skin animals.

    When it comes to gun-play the weapons in this game are very satisfying and amazing to use that often times you will find yourself too busy indulging in how great the weapons are, but when it comes to the different amount of weapons you can purchase and find, i'm slightly disappointed in what they did with this game. As much as I love the amount of customization you can have with yourself and the guns, the game just felt like there wasn't enough variety with what there was and that most guns feel like weaker re-skins of each other, even though this statement can be gone against with saying that you can customize your weapons to the point where they will feel different, but I feel as myself that even that isn't enough.

    As much as I love this game for the amount of effort put into it, i'll leave a solid 9 for now seeing as that not every game is perfect, but games like these will always have some sort of place in myself, especially that even with some flaws the game has, I myself am having a blast playing it.    … Expand
  65. Thawstrike
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story and Characters are great. It's a very immersive experience if you stay "in character" so don't run around blowing cows up with dynamite or something... Wait a while between missions, go hunting or fishing and talk to people. I've played 50 hours or so and I'm in chapter 3. One of the best gaming experiences I ever had. -1 point for losing pelts and furs when you die or reload aStory and Characters are great. It's a very immersive experience if you stay "in character" so don't run around blowing cows up with dynamite or something... Wait a while between missions, go hunting or fishing and talk to people. I've played 50 hours or so and I'm in chapter 3. One of the best gaming experiences I ever had. -1 point for losing pelts and furs when you die or reload a saved game, that's really annoying.… Expand
  66. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:8.5
    Graphics:9
    Characters:8.7
    Controls:7.8
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics: 8.5
    General details: 9
    Weapons: 8
    Sounds: 9
    Pro: tons of things to do
    Con: a little repetitive
  67. RockingJewish
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Personally I think that this game might be a one of the most dramatic games I've ever played.The story line is actually great.
    First 5-7 hours of the game may be boring because in this period of time developers try to teach you how to do necessary things and how to do all the other stuff like hunting,fighting,crafting etc. Those people who says this are:
    1)PC players without ability to    Personally I think that this game might be a one of the most dramatic games I've ever played.The story line is actually great.
    First 5-7 hours of the game may be boring because in this period of time developers try to teach you how to do necessary things and how to do all the other stuff like hunting,fighting,crafting etc. Those people who says this are:
    1)PC players without ability to play
    2)People who don't know what they buying
    Thank you R* Games for making our life more interesting than it was.    … Expand
  68. ptkuz
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    Rockstar, как всегда, смогли меня удивить. Настолько проработанного мира я не видел никогда. Уже неделю прохожу игру и понимаю что притронусь к сюжету еще очень не скоро. Я просто катаюсь по этому миру и исследую его. Просто великолепно. В этой игре хочется жить. Она просто великолепна. Но есть конечно и свои минусы. Ну, ужас, неудобный интерфейс. Я 3 дня разбирался как стрелять в воздух.Rockstar, как всегда, смогли меня удивить. Настолько проработанного мира я не видел никогда. Уже неделю прохожу игру и понимаю что притронусь к сюжету еще очень не скоро. Я просто катаюсь по этому миру и исследую его. Просто великолепно. В этой игре хочется жить. Она просто великолепна. Но есть конечно и свои минусы. Ну, ужас, неудобный интерфейс. Я 3 дня разбирался как стрелять в воздух. На геймпаде кнопок мало, а старались впихнуть все. Ну и конечно же, ждем на PC. Такую игру нельзя ужимать в рамках текущего поколения консолей. И я не понимаю логику сайта Metacritic. Сделайте авторизацию по аккаунту PSN, Microsoft и Steam. Никому не хочется читать отзывы малолетних дурачков, у которых даже игру нет.… Expand
  69. Spectrophobia
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    All around great and polished game. Simply a new level of story telling. if you like open-worlds, action, exploration and great story telling, this game is definitely a must play!
    Can't wait to see what Rockstar comes up with in the future. 9/10
  70. FromParadise
    Feb 2, 2019
    9
    RDR2 - одна из лучших игр в которые я играл, не каждая игра может заставить тебя (после её прохожления) интересоваться всей серией, и даже полюбить её. RDR2 - это как книга, меня всю игру не покидало чувство, что я смотрю фильм. Ни разу не засомневался в том, что я на Диком Западе... Множество проработаных персонажей, мир в целом, атмосфера, сюжет... Большой респект Rockstar за то, что ониRDR2 - одна из лучших игр в которые я играл, не каждая игра может заставить тебя (после её прохожления) интересоваться всей серией, и даже полюбить её. RDR2 - это как книга, меня всю игру не покидало чувство, что я смотрю фильм. Ни разу не засомневался в том, что я на Диком Западе... Множество проработаных персонажей, мир в целом, атмосфера, сюжет... Большой респект Rockstar за то, что они принципиально оставляют оригинальную озвучку, а в RDR2 над озвучкой работали профессионалы, это безоговорочно стало большим плюсом для игры (хотя, может с этим не все игроки согласятся, скорей всего), что ещё больше погрузилу в ту эпоху. Rockstar, вы -молодцы, снимаю перед вами шляпу за 8 лет труда, ceep going.

    P.S. Я не мог решить какую оценку поставить: 8 или 9... Но пусть будет 9.    … Expand
  71. warxtimes_1992
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    I´ve been playing Red Dead Redemption 2 for almost 30 hrs now. I still haven´t end the story, in fact im at a 36% completion, but i got to say that this game is one of the best gaming experiences i´ve ever had. The open world is alive, full of side activities and random instances which help the world feel alive. Graphics are good for a MASSIVE sandbox game. Frame-rate works fine on PS4I´ve been playing Red Dead Redemption 2 for almost 30 hrs now. I still haven´t end the story, in fact im at a 36% completion, but i got to say that this game is one of the best gaming experiences i´ve ever had. The open world is alive, full of side activities and random instances which help the world feel alive. Graphics are good for a MASSIVE sandbox game. Frame-rate works fine on PS4 except for maybe sometimes you enter a town, but it´s nothing bad. Main quest are interesting and very story driven, side quest are excellent and vary a lot, which is great. Music is awesome, full western style, the same with sound design. I´ve encounter some bugs here and there, especially during some conversations, but that maybe is the only low point. Overall great game, a must buy/own. You wont regret it.… Expand
  72. PS4LoverDavid
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    I just love this game. You must play it to understand. NPCs are like PEOPLE. You believe them, understand them. But sometimes you just say:"Why?" It is really hard to explain this. Just play it.
  73. Kid_Flash
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Red dead redemption 2 is a game with an incredible open world, plot, characters and dialogues, the game is worked out to the smallest detail in technical terms, the atmosphere of the game is incredible, its landscapes are works of art. The drawbacks of the game are that it accelerates a bit for a long time, but if at the beginning of the game there is something to do apart from the plot,Red dead redemption 2 is a game with an incredible open world, plot, characters and dialogues, the game is worked out to the smallest detail in technical terms, the atmosphere of the game is incredible, its landscapes are works of art. The drawbacks of the game are that it accelerates a bit for a long time, but if at the beginning of the game there is something to do apart from the plot, then later these lessons are less and the game starts to bother you because the additional tasks are tired, and the plot is still not accelerated. And the second minus is that too long journeys on the horse. The final score of the game is 9/10.… Expand
  74. chec13
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    Almost perfect, but there are some issues.

    Pros: - Great Graphics, seriously the graphics around Rhodes is just amazing. -Great voice acting -Great Gameplay -An extreme amount of depth -Great twists in the story (the journey is great) -Extremely good main character development Cons: - Can't run in camp and some other places. The game cherry picks what is wants to be realistic    Almost perfect, but there are some issues.

    Pros:
    - Great Graphics, seriously the graphics around Rhodes is just amazing.
    -Great voice acting
    -Great Gameplay
    -An extreme amount of depth
    -Great twists in the story (the journey is great)
    -Extremely good main character development

    Cons:
    - Can't run in camp and some other places. The game cherry picks what is wants to be realistic about, and this is one of them. Except it isn't to the benefit of the player or to anybody. Maybe they did it to try and extend the average players playtime.

    - Delayed shooting. With some guns, you will find that you have to first press the fire button to pull back the hammer, and then press the fire button again to fire. But a lot of times I would press the fire button to pull back the hammer so I could line up a shot, only to have it fire for me afterwords, which resulted in me dying multiple times.

    -Unlikable characters, at least at the beginning. Compared to the first Red Dead Redemption, these characters are a lot more cold-blooded. They will kill innocent people for the stupidest reasons. They then seem to try and redeem them by bringing in social issues. Great, so our main character isn't a racist, that cool, but I fail to see how that compares to mass murder. It just doesn't make sense that the whole world is bigoted except for our character. At least in the first red dead redemption, Marston killed because he wanted to get back to his family, in this game it really just comes down to greed though.

    Predictable ending- This isn't to say that the ending was bad. All I can say is that it could have easily been better. When I beat the game, I was angry, because I didn't think Rockstar would be so predictable. If you have played the first game and have a prediction about how this game is going to end, you are probably correct. Even though the ending was predictable, they could have at least made it meaningful (like the first rdr), they could have at least made it satisfying. All it really feels like though is a kick in the nuts.

    Camp Upgrades are pointless- sure fast travel is cool, but raising the happiness of people didn't really have a benefit, i never found myself needing ammo off my cart, or medicine, or even food. The camp system in this game is just something to motivate you to earn money, and then spend it.    … Expand
  75. spiderkobe
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    Played between 20-30 hours of this game so far and I’m in awe. This game has a true soul and it is so easy to get lost in the marvellous world rockstar has perfected!

    There is so much to do! Hunting, challenges, robbery, bounty hunting, treasure hunting and of course, the incredible story! I see many bad reviews complaining about clunky controls and spamming X to run, yet in the    Played between 20-30 hours of this game so far and I’m in awe. This game has a true soul and it is so easy to get lost in the marvellous world rockstar has perfected!

    There is so much to do! Hunting, challenges, robbery, bounty hunting, treasure hunting and of course, the incredible story!

    I see many bad reviews complaining about clunky controls and spamming X to run, yet in the settings you can change to the standard L3 FPS experience which I love! The controls are also pretty much GTA, moderated to the western open world!

    The world is insanely beautiful and really has a soul and story behind almost everything! I personally can not put this game down!

    Complaints about frame drops don’t occur with my game ever and the aim assist is completely customisable as many people complain about that! The deadeye feature is awesome and really fun and smooth!

    The slow style of the game is historically accurate and relaxing which I love, yet you can also go on a high speed train robbery and shoot up half a town!

    Sure the bounty system can get a tad annoying but unless you have just started the game and are super broke it is simple to just pay it off!

    Horses are incredible and when I lost my horse and couldn’t get it back I was devastated, which proves how interactive this game is! There are many species of horse with different speeds, styles, attributes and builds. ( You can also name them which I love!)

    It is impossible to get bored in this game as I get lost searching for some 200 species of animal, almost 40 species of fish, and almost 100 guns and weapons with constant Easter eggs and tiny side missions to distract you on your horse journeys which can get repetitive, but fast travel is easy to acquire early on and trains cost $2 or $3 but can get you anywhere!

    The map is so diverse with big bustling cities, smaller community-based town and farms and homesteads scattered around! Deserts, swamplands, urban areas, snowy mountains and beautiful animal-filled plains cover the map which makes it hard to get bored of the map.

    Rockstar has done it again and anyone giving negative reviews are either PC players just jealous of this amazing game, want the game for the wrong reasons or have played only 1-2 hours of the slow-paced yet fun and informative prologue!

    If you like an interactive and diverse open-world, incredible stories and just want a new game that isn’t a battle Royale, this is definitely the game to have!    … Expand
  76. Siivonen
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    yes the game is slow paste, and thats why it not for little kids whos attention span is from 15 mins to an hour at max.

    i my self in joyed the story and Rockstar Games really made me actually feel for these characters. There is a slight frame drop when ever entering into a city/town but the frames come back pretty quickly and i played RDR2 on my 4 year old PS4. The only glitches    yes the game is slow paste, and thats why it not for little kids whos attention span is from 15 mins to an hour at max.

    i my self in joyed the story and Rockstar Games really made me actually feel for these characters.

    There is a slight frame drop when ever entering into a city/town but the frames come back pretty quickly and i played RDR2 on my 4 year old PS4.

    The only glitches that i ran into was when a box fell of a map and a bear T-posed for a couple seconds.    … Expand
  77. GenericGamer283
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is the cultivation of Rockstar's entire gaming development history and sets new bars and expectations we as gamers will have for future games being released, especially Rockstar titles. Graphically, it is the most beautiful game in the market, as well as being more immersive than it probably should be. Some may say the "ultra-realistic immersion" hurts the gameplay asRed Dead Redemption 2 is the cultivation of Rockstar's entire gaming development history and sets new bars and expectations we as gamers will have for future games being released, especially Rockstar titles. Graphically, it is the most beautiful game in the market, as well as being more immersive than it probably should be. Some may say the "ultra-realistic immersion" hurts the gameplay as a whole, and while I don't agree with these statements, I could do definitely see how casual players might be annoyed by these aspects. In terms of the game's story, it's without a doubt the best modern western in recent years and a proper prequel to its predecessor. You will find a wide array of new and returning characters, each memorable in their own way, and with over 500,000 lines of dialogue, every person you meet feels "alive." All in all, with its expansive open-world and fun gameplay loop, this is a game I believe everyone should experience.… Expand
  78. Reaperofsouls4h
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Don’t listen to these bad reviews on here either they are trolls, pc users upset because they don’t have the game or Xbox one users / PS4 users bashing the other version of the game. This game is not for gamers with short attention spans . This game is for people who like to take there time and enjoy the scenery, enjoy the game. Now granted no game is perfect that’s why I gave it a 9Don’t listen to these bad reviews on here either they are trolls, pc users upset because they don’t have the game or Xbox one users / PS4 users bashing the other version of the game. This game is not for gamers with short attention spans . This game is for people who like to take there time and enjoy the scenery, enjoy the game. Now granted no game is perfect that’s why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 because no game is perfect. Now if rockstar does a few patch updates to address a couple problems the game has it would be a 9.5.. this is game of the year contender for sure. Either this or God of war will win game of the year but if I had to bet money on what it would be I would give it to red dead redemption 2. If you like westerns or open world games buy the game you won’t regret it.… Expand
  79. ApplehacksXD
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Great game big open world the start is a bit slow and alot of riding but nothing to big great ending if you have played rdr gun play is nice hunting is really good somethings dont get explained like how to equip your 2 ''big guns'' permanet
  80. keamylich
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    There's a lot of good things I could say about the game but I don't have time to name them all. On a technical level is very good especially taking into account that it's for consoles. The level of detail is astonishing even for a Rockstar game and the gameplay is one of the best I've ever seen. The dialog options alone are very good and the ways Arthur can interact with the enviromentThere's a lot of good things I could say about the game but I don't have time to name them all. On a technical level is very good especially taking into account that it's for consoles. The level of detail is astonishing even for a Rockstar game and the gameplay is one of the best I've ever seen. The dialog options alone are very good and the ways Arthur can interact with the enviroment makes this game feel real and alive.

    Controls are a bit clunky, like in many other Rockstar games, and the downside of the many options that are given to you is that you don't always take the action that you wanted to. It takes time to get used to but once you do is not so bad. The map being so big you're also going to spend a lot of time going from one place to another and even if random events and the beautiful world make it mostly entertaining, it does get annoying sometimes. This could have been easily fixed with a better fast travel system. Also the crafting and updates relies too much on hunting.

    All in all it is a great game and everything I hoped it would be even if it's not the perfect game some people claim it is. Giving it a 3 for example is ridiculous since it's clearly on a higher level than many other games and I don't think those kind of reviews should be taken seriously. It is definitely a strong game of the year contender.    … Expand
  81. NCPROD
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Плюсы:Пекари бомбят, Открытый мир, Проработка, Графика, Система NPC, Охота, Гемплей
    Минус:Сложноватое управление
  82. turnerpike20
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    I felt like this game was actually really good when it came to story and graphics and other things that games don't do as much like being able to grow facial hair. I played Red Dead Redemption back when that came out and I played it quite a lot and it's the same with this game. I bought this game on the Friday it came out and completed the story on Thursday with the only thing reallyI felt like this game was actually really good when it came to story and graphics and other things that games don't do as much like being able to grow facial hair. I played Red Dead Redemption back when that came out and I played it quite a lot and it's the same with this game. I bought this game on the Friday it came out and completed the story on Thursday with the only thing really getting in the way was school. When it comes to this game not being on PC I think when it does get on PC it will be a little bit better than what PS4 and Xbox One players have to go through like a bit more better graphics. This game was actually realistic and I felt that it really caught women's struggles to vote at the time which is a history setting of the game. However the problems I have with this game are the bugs that I am sure can be fixed but a problem I kinda do have that isn't much of a problem is the fact that the map is so big and to ride on a horse it can take up to a long time to get from point a to point b, but however it's pretty nice to have a big map and I felt this game really did bring back more than Red Dead Redemption I think it did improve from the last game. Really don't listen to all the people giving this game a 0 because they really don't know what a good game is as of right now I would say this is the game of the year or at least the game of the year so far. But really people giving this game a 0 have no real reason to argue because they either hate the fact that it's not on PC or they don't like the fact that it's mostly horse riding or they don't like the fact that they aren't getting passed chapter 1 of the game. Really complete this game and then tell me that it's bad because really there is a good story to this game and it explains a lot more to the first game. Really if you don't think you'll like this cowboy activity then don't play the game it's really that simple.
    I don't want to promote myself too much but check out my YouTube 'turner pike' if you want to see me play this game.    … Expand
  83. ChomoArigato
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    These are just my personal thoughts on the game.

    From start to finish this story of Red Dead Redemption 2 slowly works at almost masterfully telling not just Arthur's journey, but that of each member of the gang. I say “almost masterfully” due to the fact that some of the character's development can be missed if the player decides not to engage with each member frequently. And this too    These are just my personal thoughts on the game.

    From start to finish this story of Red Dead Redemption 2 slowly works at almost masterfully telling not just Arthur's journey, but that of each member of the gang. I say “almost masterfully” due to the fact that some of the character's development can be missed if the player decides not to engage with each member frequently. And this too has its own narrative aspects, ignore the gang too often, and they grow to dislike you. In my playthrough, I took every chance I could to engage each member, and with that… very seldom have I played a game where each character feels so genuine, unique, fully fleshed out, and alive. That doesn’t mean that everyone will like it, and not everyone does, but for me the slower pacing and build up really helps aid the narrative. Nothing feels too rushed or too forced, characters seem to react according to their personalities and perceptions, and when dealing with such a large cast that is a difficult thing to achieve. Although Rockstar's writers have attempted to curb a lot of their typical humor in favor of writing a compelling narrative, there is still plenty of humor to be found in the world, and it would seem to me that the dialogue finds itself to be much more authentically funny and realistic than some previous Rockstar titles.

    Personally, this game thrives on the mundane... and I think that's kind of the point. Things like taking a bath, resting at camp, going fishing, hunting, playing cards, dominos, or just chatting by the fire. All of these little things help establish a world that allows you to be human, to settle in and enjoy yourself, to relax before the inevitable gunfight or the long rides across an open wilderness full of threats and adventure. After catching Arthur up on some much needed rest after taking on a few chores and missions at the gang camp, I remember riding out into the forest to go hunting, only to find that I was the one being hunted by a cougar. Before I knew it, my trek to obtain meat for sustenance became a life or death situation when I realized that there was also a pack of wolves nearby who had come for the cougar's carcass. Stories aside from the narrative in RDR2 are plentiful and often... and they often have consequences and rewards. Spend too much time out in the wild without setting up a camp to eat and recover, and Arthur becomes drained of energy, which alters how he's able to hunt and fight. Neglecting food and Arthurs health deteriorates faster, rely on Dead Eye for too long and his ability is drained making gunfights and precision hunting more skill dependent. The introduction of cores to these elements was daunting at first, but as I continued through the game, I came to appreciate them and understand their purpose. Seldom was it that I found myself sitting at the other end of the controller not having a great time. Random events occur pretty frequently and include Ambushes, robberies, bounties, kidnappings, prisoner transports, and others and are fairly abundant.

    I did, however, encounter some technical and graphical issues. Things such as when mounting a horse near certain objects causing the animations to bug-out, I was unable to loot certain bodies after a gunfight if they were near other interactable objects (like weapons, tonics, and the like, where the solution was to move the body), and some texture pop-ins when riding really fast through densely forested/populated areas, but otherwise I had very few issues with the game. All things considered though, these issues were not game breaking and were honestly not surprising given how extensive this game truly is. I have tried to find any real major faults with the game from my personal perspective and honestly the positives far outweigh any negative in my book. And I do understand that the slower pacing will dampen some people's experience in the world of RDR2, but as I stated earlier, I found that aspect of it to actually aid the narrative and overall theme the game is attempting to establish.    … Expand
  84. UTM-
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    This is a game that looks and feels far beyond any game that is created to this date.
    The story was Good althought the pacing was very slow at the start of the game.
    The gameplay Is very realistic and satisfying but it can feel to straightforward witch can create tentionless moments.
  85. TheAntivist12
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    Great looking game with a very involved world with loads to do. Music is very 1950's-western-esque, which is great. Although the controls can be clunky in certain situations, I don't think that it takes away from the immense detail in the graphics and writing. Very immersive. It's also quite slow at first but does a great job of building tension as the story progresses. I'm not sure howGreat looking game with a very involved world with loads to do. Music is very 1950's-western-esque, which is great. Although the controls can be clunky in certain situations, I don't think that it takes away from the immense detail in the graphics and writing. Very immersive. It's also quite slow at first but does a great job of building tension as the story progresses. I'm not sure how the game runs on a vanilla ps4 as I played on the pro, but the framerate was typically very smooth. Great game, hope to see a pc version soon!… Expand
  86. Sathoreal
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    Замечательная игра НО -1 балл за городскую местность. Она очень тесная, настолько, что невозможно проехать на коне не задев какого нибудь бота, а если ты его заденешь, то за тобой начнут охоту законники от которых скрыться очень тяжело. Так же твой персонаж постоянно будет набрасываться на рядом стоящего нпс вместо того что бы сесть на лошадь и за тобой опять будут бегать. Очень неудобно,Замечательная игра НО -1 балл за городскую местность. Она очень тесная, настолько, что невозможно проехать на коне не задев какого нибудь бота, а если ты его заденешь, то за тобой начнут охоту законники от которых скрыться очень тяжело. Так же твой персонаж постоянно будет набрасываться на рядом стоящего нпс вместо того что бы сесть на лошадь и за тобой опять будут бегать. Очень неудобно, а в остальном игра шикарная.… Expand
  87. OnyxWolf
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    This would be a 10 out of 10 with the game's amazing visuals, story telling, gameplay, combat, literally almost every single tiny detail about this game is amazing. And when I say literally every single tiny detail I mean it. This games revels in the minute, in the tiny little details, in doing all of the motions of repairing a wagon wheel my pressing X and using the thumbstick. In havingThis would be a 10 out of 10 with the game's amazing visuals, story telling, gameplay, combat, literally almost every single tiny detail about this game is amazing. And when I say literally every single tiny detail I mean it. This games revels in the minute, in the tiny little details, in doing all of the motions of repairing a wagon wheel my pressing X and using the thumbstick. In having to go to a campfire, sit down, put the meat on your knife and hold it over the fire. And that's amazing IF that's what you're looking for. If you want a game you can sit down and get a huge amount done in 30 minutes and a game that gets to the point, then this game isn't for you. If you're the person who wants to sit down for an hour or so, and enjoy every single second of an amazingly constructed game that takes it time with it's story and gameplay, then this is for you. I am the latter so I enjoyed this game to the extreme and it would be a 10 out of 10 as I said if it wasn't for the fact that it does feel a little slow at time even for someone like me who has time to waste and enjoys the minute tiny things this game does so well. The story is long and at the end it did kind of feel like it dragged for a bit but that was no where near enough to ruin it. I would recommend this game to anyone who has the time to really sink their teeth into it, and a little bit of patience.… Expand
  88. Meekail
    Nov 10, 2018
    9
    Probably one of the best gaming experiences I've had in a while. Great story. Great gameplay. Great graphics. Arthur Morgan is one of my favorite protagonists of all time. It pretty much ticks off almost every box you could think of for an amazing game.

    This is the only game where I'm actually motivated to 100% complete, and not just to get the Platinum trophy. Even after I finished the    Probably one of the best gaming experiences I've had in a while. Great story. Great gameplay. Great graphics. Arthur Morgan is one of my favorite protagonists of all time. It pretty much ticks off almost every box you could think of for an amazing game.

    This is the only game where I'm actually motivated to 100% complete, and not just to get the Platinum trophy. Even after I finished the story, I still end up having a lot of fun just by riding around the map. It's also one of the most "immersive" games I've played. So many details. DETAILS.

    Only bit of complaint I have are the controls, which I did get used to. Turning on "Toggle to Run" instead of "Tap to Run" helped a lot. The interactions are a little clunky as well and I ended up doing a lot of things I didn't mean to. I do think they could fix them in a patch or something, and if they do, the game will get a 10 out of 10 from me!    … Expand
  89. Rkeats
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    The game is amazing, the detail is insane, all missions feel like they're supposed to be there, and every character you meet has a story of their own. I find the gameplay very fun and engaging although some people disagree. Especially whit the gunplay. The only downsides I see are the long distance travel times (not always an issue) and the wanted system. Not just because you hit someoneThe game is amazing, the detail is insane, all missions feel like they're supposed to be there, and every character you meet has a story of their own. I find the gameplay very fun and engaging although some people disagree. Especially whit the gunplay. The only downsides I see are the long distance travel times (not always an issue) and the wanted system. Not just because you hit someone or bump into someone accidentally lawmen should try to kill you and your bounty goes up an insane amount. It is all very over exagerated and tedious I hope Rockstar fixes this. Lastly, I just have a small issue with let's say helping a stranger and for some reason, your horse falls and hits them or something like that, and they get angry and don't give you a reward or acknowledge that you still helped them. Its a nitpick but I think these interactions could be improved upon as well as more organized in-game heists.… Expand
  90. Masebase12
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 was a great game and was worth the wait. It introduces many new features and aspects that are a great additions to the game. You play as Arthur Morgan who is in the Dutch Van Der Lin gang who wants to cling on to his outlaw life but is in a world surrounded by increasing civilization. The game looks and sounds great from the sound design to the voice acting and theRed Dead Redemption 2 was a great game and was worth the wait. It introduces many new features and aspects that are a great additions to the game. You play as Arthur Morgan who is in the Dutch Van Der Lin gang who wants to cling on to his outlaw life but is in a world surrounded by increasing civilization. The game looks and sounds great from the sound design to the voice acting and the cutscenes shows the amount of effort that rockstar has put in this game. The cutscenes themself feel like you are watching a movie, the even use elements that directors use in film. They use a bunch of non diegetic sound (sound the player can hear but not the actual characters) which gives the feeling of movies soundtrack playing at parts where the institute in the scene is building up, so the scene is accompanied by high pitched stringed instruments that give the game an authentic feel. This game has a lot of new features that are great, like the ability to customize your horses saddle and you horse having stats. Also the ability to clean/ admire your weapon. But then there are some features that feel like they couldn’t be added in like having eat and drink, shave and feed and brush your horse, it makes them game feel more like you have to chores then actually be an outlaw. But that’s the point, Rockstar was trying to go for realism, they wanted this to feel realstic, that’s why you have to do these things so make feel like you are an outlaw in 1899. The missions feel repetitive and the constant horseback riding to point a to b makes for very slow mid game making chapter 3 forgettable. My closing statement about this game is that it’s great but not amazing. Just like any other game it has things it can improve on, like the the sluggish horse movement, the clunky controls and repetitive missions. But it also excels at being a game that is immersive and shows pride in how much work rockstar has put in this game.… Expand
  91. JorgeCastillo
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    Juegazo! Por lo regular a mi los videojuegos de mundo abierto me terminan aburriendo por que me siento demasiado abrumado con tantas cosas que hacer sin motivación alguna del propio juego ,su paisajes repetitivos y misiones de recadero, pero este rdr2 ha despertado en mi querer hacer todas las misiones : secundarias, aleatorias , desafíos etc. Andar por el mundo que han creado y ver losJuegazo! Por lo regular a mi los videojuegos de mundo abierto me terminan aburriendo por que me siento demasiado abrumado con tantas cosas que hacer sin motivación alguna del propio juego ,su paisajes repetitivos y misiones de recadero, pero este rdr2 ha despertado en mi querer hacer todas las misiones : secundarias, aleatorias , desafíos etc. Andar por el mundo que han creado y ver los paisajes es basto todo tiene vida, los cambios de clima ,la caza de animales es de 10. Muy recomendado este título.
    Que le ha faltado para el 10 tiene pequeños fallos en los enfrentamientos a disparos las coberturas aveces son malas, algunas caidas de fps cuando entras a la ciudades . Pero nada esto me ha sacado de la inmersion que tiene el juego.    … Expand
  92. cdhewko
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    It's a great game. Buy it if you like open world exploring, hunting, and generally playing a cowboy. What could be better. Controls. It's pretty often I have to reload because of actions that were unintentional or just not planned because the tackle box is the same as mounting a horse, or you tap the right trigger by accident when you put the controller down and shoot someone. Sigh.It's a great game. Buy it if you like open world exploring, hunting, and generally playing a cowboy. What could be better. Controls. It's pretty often I have to reload because of actions that were unintentional or just not planned because the tackle box is the same as mounting a horse, or you tap the right trigger by accident when you put the controller down and shoot someone. Sigh. Still the best game this year in my opinion. Fallout 76 is a close second.… Expand
  93. VoodooDreamer
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    One of the most impressive games I've played to date. It has some of the most beautiful landscapes and graphics that I've ever seen from a console game. The story is rich and immersive, you really start to care about each character, you also hate some others! There's so much to do in the open world that it'll take some time to do it all. The only down side that I see in the game is theOne of the most impressive games I've played to date. It has some of the most beautiful landscapes and graphics that I've ever seen from a console game. The story is rich and immersive, you really start to care about each character, you also hate some others! There's so much to do in the open world that it'll take some time to do it all. The only down side that I see in the game is the slow pace gameplay at in chapter 1, the game feels very restrictive and it's almost annoying. And there obviously a lot of bugs at the moment being a new game and all, but I expect them to be fixed sometime in the future.
    I highly recommend you get this game, if you like story driven games with a beautiful open world with lots to do and you wanna live your fantasy as an old western cowboy....Then Red Dead Redemption 2 is for you!    … Expand
  94. Reiska1
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I've been waiting this for years. Honestly it blow me away. If you loved first red dead redemption you gonna love this! Don't get fooled by those negative comments giving this game 3/10. They' are mostly pc fanboys and little kids who play fartnite and **** on other games. Make up your own mind. This game isn't for everyone same can be said about every game. If you don't like it cool, andI've been waiting this for years. Honestly it blow me away. If you loved first red dead redemption you gonna love this! Don't get fooled by those negative comments giving this game 3/10. They' are mostly pc fanboys and little kids who play fartnite and **** on other games. Make up your own mind. This game isn't for everyone same can be said about every game. If you don't like it cool, and if you like it cool. I give this game 9/10 because no game is perfect 10/10.… Expand
  95. Quirktastick
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    I don't get it why so many people are complaining that much. They all say that the game is "clumsy", if they played a GTA game before they would find some similarities.

    As for the actual game, while not being perfect it is an amazing experience in almost every aspect. The story is pretty interesting and the open world is not only huge but also extremely immersive and full of encounters    I don't get it why so many people are complaining that much. They all say that the game is "clumsy", if they played a GTA game before they would find some similarities.

    As for the actual game, while not being perfect it is an amazing experience in almost every aspect. The story is pretty interesting and the open world is not only huge but also extremely immersive and full of encounters to make while traveling and events to partake in.

    The gunplay which plays a big role is really good. There is a total of almost 60 weapons from revolvers to rifles and an extensive customization of each gun. However I don't really understand why you can't buy a gun that is for sale unless you do some story mission or else.

    I wouldn't say the inventory system is bad but it definitely could use some improvements as finding something in particular can be tricky (especially starting out).

    Everyone said it at this point but yes, the game is really beautiful and the fact that while having amazing graphics it is really well optimized with an almost constant 30 FPS (unless you are in a big city for example, but it's still good), it is a sight for sore eyes. You also have to give credit to the incredible amount of details in this game : from the weapons you are carrying moving from side to side, the environment with the footprints in the snow and the grass moving with the breeze, It makes the game feel alive and really helps immersing yourself in this world.

    However the game do have some faults.
    For instance, while the main story will keep you interested it is a bit linear. I haven't played the first Red Dead Redemption, but the I found the witness system a bit extreme as if you press a wrong button you can hit a random person and be wanted for "unarmed assault" or worse. I had some bugs and glitch here and there but nothing game-breaking, but it's still frustrating when you need to silently takedown someone but pressing the button does nothing. Thankfully your allies do it for you if you take too much time. I also noticed something but after an early mission, you get a lot of money, thus breaking the economy a bit as you don't really need much more (unless you plan to buy yourself a lot of clothes and/or weapons)

    I won't describe every part of the game since many critics have and will do a better job than me, but overall the game is incredibly enjoyable even though it sometimes feels a bit repetitive and I would highly recommend playing it.    … Expand
  96. CATN1P
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Incredibly good game. I enjoyed every second of my two playthroughs. The characters and writing are incredible, the animations are pretty realistic, and the graphics are amazing. I can't wait to see what this game will look like on PC. A must-play
  97. bipson101
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Ignore the troll 'PC master race' negative reviews, this is an amazing experience in interactive story telling. Evocative characters, a living breathing world and engaging story (even if all who played RDR know the outcome). Yes, the controls are a little ropy at times and shooting a little stiff, but this is open world gaming at its finest.
  98. Shadow1995
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    Without out a doubt the most realistic game I have ever played, it would take me hours to list the reasons why I loved it, but the only reason I didn't give the game a 10, because I feel like it was a game, for me too big for it's own good. I doubt I will ever finish everything in that game.
  99. Rrazed
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    An amazing Game definitely worth getting, Overall this is an amazing game, large open world with many, many things to do. very good Story i enjoyed playing as Arthur Morgan, a few minor bugs here and there if you want to nitpick, plenty of end game things to do and looking forward to seeing how online will be. Rockstar put the time and effort into their games and they continue to not letAn amazing Game definitely worth getting, Overall this is an amazing game, large open world with many, many things to do. very good Story i enjoyed playing as Arthur Morgan, a few minor bugs here and there if you want to nitpick, plenty of end game things to do and looking forward to seeing how online will be. Rockstar put the time and effort into their games and they continue to not let gamers down and disappoint us.… Expand
  100. ThePowerfulAJP
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After putting in approx 70 hrs I have just about finished all story and side missions, still coming across more unfound random events, never seen so many random events in an open world game. Goes to show how love and time can create a game which blows all others out of the water.
    All the details and mind blowing, such as how both arthur and johns voice actors had to record the lines for side missions/events etc. only criticism is sensitive law enforcement and I once ate approx 50 cans of food and my game crashed due to the sheer volume of cans i had dropped in the valentine general store. Looking forward to online to see how this has been improved from GTA Online    … Expand
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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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