Red Dead Redemption 2

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  1. Starward
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    This game is simply amazing, to the graphics, gunplay, and even voice acting. I found myself being lost in the story, despite my disinterest in the western style. The game, ontop of an amazing story, also has very fun gameplay with a variety of guns within the western time period. Ultimately, this game has plenty of things to sink your time into and combined with great story, fun gameplay,This game is simply amazing, to the graphics, gunplay, and even voice acting. I found myself being lost in the story, despite my disinterest in the western style. The game, ontop of an amazing story, also has very fun gameplay with a variety of guns within the western time period. Ultimately, this game has plenty of things to sink your time into and combined with great story, fun gameplay, and beautiful graphics, which all correspond with eachother very well. This game might not be perfect, but it surely is close.… Expand
  2. dohh2008
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Story [9/10]
    - Interesting story line and I really care the characters from Van der Linde gang, as specially Charles.
    Graphic [9/10] - As an Open world game + Console, the graphic is very incredible, especially the weather system, fog and volume light. Sound /Music [9/10] - Excellent musical, fantastic voice acting. Gameplay/Animation [9/10] - The realistic gameplay mechanics,    Story [9/10]
    - Interesting story line and I really care the characters from Van der Linde gang, as specially Charles.

    Graphic [9/10]
    - As an Open world game + Console, the graphic is very incredible, especially the weather system, fog and volume light.

    Sound /Music [9/10]
    - Excellent musical, fantastic voice acting.

    Gameplay/Animation [9/10]
    - The realistic gameplay mechanics, the smooth interaction. incredible facial expression and the character's body language are so remarkable.

    For me, Red Dead Redemption 2 is the most amazing and memorable game I ever played.    … Expand
  3. Dragonreview
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    The Game is incredible with its large open world, different types of weapons to use, the music is great, the characters are unique form one another.
  4. Kalaharidemon
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    Yet again Rockstar pulls out another amazing gaming Experience. Enjoyed every minute of this great story and builds a perfect prologue to the original title. Fantastic characters and environment and a true connection made to the protagonist. Would it it a 10 but there are some inventory / clunky movements that need to be smoothed out :)
  5. Tahj
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Having played and enjoyed Red Dead Redemption, I assumed I would enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2. Even so, it surprised me with just how swiftly it ascended through my top 10, oftentimes shredding the competition, to rest in the second spot of said top 10.

    This game really is a marvel, and I must've thought to myself dozens of times 'how did Rockstar pull this off on console?' (PSPro    Having played and enjoyed Red Dead Redemption, I assumed I would enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2. Even so, it surprised me with just how swiftly it ascended through my top 10, oftentimes shredding the competition, to rest in the second spot of said top 10.

    This game really is a marvel, and I must've thought to myself dozens of times 'how did Rockstar pull this off on console?' (PSPro user). Between environmental details, LoD, draw distance, animations, incredibly low pop-in, etc., it's at times difficult to fathom.

    Gameplay-wise, my biggest skepticism pre-release was the sim-like aspects I kept hearing about - from maintaining your health and cleanliness, to your horse's health and cleanliness, to keeping watch on food going bad, keeping your weight in a good range, keeping your guns cleaned, and the list goes on. Thankfully I found none of these things detracted from the main focus of the game even a bit. I could've spent eons hunting, fishing, and doing other non-mission activities if I chose, but only doing them sparingly was enough to satisfy both me and the game's requirements.

    Missions, be they main, side, or 'pop-up', I found to be excellent probably 90% of the time, with the remaining 10% being just fine. The writing in particular, as well as the voice acting and performance capture, all play enormous roles in making it all so interesting. The music surrounding numerous interactions and set pieces is spot-on, fantastic, with my only complaints being I wish I'd heard more of it when outside of these times, and why isn't the soundtrack released yet?!

    Arthur as the player-character is so well done, with Rockstar finding the sweet spot between pre-defined character and blank slate that other games struggle with. His character arc is told wonderfully, with the addition of his journal in game offering a fair amount of insight into his tale as the story rolls on.

    I'd say this game is often what you make of it. You can hunt and fish, play poker or other games, explore constantly, and do many things outside of outlaw-style activities if you so choose. It isn't always robbin' and runnin', shoot-em-up, action all the time, but if you want that, you can get pretty close...however, in doing so, I think you miss out on a lot of the immersion this game can bring.

    The game isn't without a few flaws, of course...

    The controls are unintuitive and inconsistent, which when you look at how much has been done in this game in every other area, it's a shame this critical section was done so sloppy. It took a good while for me to get used to them, and even then... You may have played some games where it seems you stare at the mini-map more than the wider world before you? This can feel similar at times, except rather than the mini-map, it's staring at the bottom-right corner for which button to press, because of the inconsistencies I mentioned (for an easy example, looting bodies is triangle, but looting items from a lockbox is square).

    Where combat is concerned, it takes it fiddling with the settings a fair amount to feel right, at least it did for me. Once I got it there though, I found it great.

    Lastly, most missions and side-quests, once you undertake one, means you do it right then, through to the end. There's very little going round and collecting quests to then do at your fancy. They are generally highly-scripted, with little room for innovation on the player's part. This didn't bother me that much, honestly - it was more the peripheral things. As an example, my not wanting to move up in a shooting sequence because I could hit the enemies from where I was perfectly fine...but my gang member along on the mission wanted to, and eventually they get far enough away I inadvertently 'abandon' them, and have to restart the checkpoint.

    That's that...despite my complaints and pre-release skepticism, as I said, RDR2 has leapt to nigh the top of my list of games. I've had a ton of fun exploring this world, and on my second playthrough now, doing things differently, and enjoying it all again!    … Expand
  6. GamePresscz
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Je nasnadě ocenit bezednou originalitu a odvahu vývojářů pustit se do tak rozsáhlého projektu. Red Dead Redemption 2 je projekt, který si zaslouží respekt nejen náš a hráčské komunity, ale učit by se z něj mohla i některá ostatní vývojářská studia. Rockstar Games opět dokázalo, že dokáží to, co ostatní považují za nemožné. GamePress cz
  7. JAPCA
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Game with the best graphics for 2018 and with an interesting plot with a large open world.Rockstar made a lot of Easter eggs in the game, and it's cool!At first, the plot may seem boring and not interesting,but after 30-40% of the game you will like.It's worth the money.I advise you to play!)
  8. Lestda
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I play just 53 hrs aprox... but I can not stop exploring and exploring. xD My social life is finished. What I like most about this game is the amount of interaction that exists with the Open World, it is truly amazing. 9/10, just fix min bugs.… Expand
  9. Deolus
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    World is stunningly awesome and very realistic. Spent many hours just sitting and looking at the area I've been in while hunting. NPCs aren't as intelligent as they could be though and the simplest thing can get you a bounty unless you escape the area for a few mins.
    Story is good but I feel but could have been better but remember this is a sequel to RDR1 that I haven't played and needs    World is stunningly awesome and very realistic. Spent many hours just sitting and looking at the area I've been in while hunting. NPCs aren't as intelligent as they could be though and the simplest thing can get you a bounty unless you escape the area for a few mins.
    Story is good but I feel but could have been better but remember this is a sequel to RDR1 that I haven't played and needs to relate to the events that happened before then.
    I've seen lots of complaints about clunky controls, yes maybe a little. I would have preferred to play on PC but that wasn't an option. You can turn off all the auto aim stuff in the options though.
    I think this is a game for more mature players who have lots of patience. The younger generation will just want to run about frantically and get things done asap. This isn't their game.    … Expand
  10. Willar
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very good game but like all games, it has its flaws. Rockstar has crafted one of the most detailed and beautiful open worlds and combined it with a captivating story and memorable characters but it is often let down by tediously long journeys in between missions and some fidgety controls.

    Overall the game feels very similar to the original Red Dead Redemption    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very good game but like all games, it has its flaws. Rockstar has crafted one of the most detailed and beautiful open worlds and combined it with a captivating story and memorable characters but it is often let down by tediously long journeys in between missions and some fidgety controls.

    Overall the game feels very similar to the original Red Dead Redemption in terms of controls and plotting and it is a shame some lessons weren't learned from more recent titles in terms of being user-friendly and respecting the player's time.    … Expand
  11. star_dog
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    У Rockstar получилась отличная игра. Сюжет 10 из 10.
    Есть пара моментов которые меня напрягали во время прохождения игры. 1. Управление. Такое ощущение, что персонаж двигается по пояс в киселе. 2. Долгие переходы на лошади. В остальном, игра отличная
    Однозначное - Game of the year 2018!    У Rockstar получилась отличная игра. Сюжет 10 из 10.
    Есть пара моментов которые меня напрягали во время прохождения игры. 1. Управление. Такое ощущение, что персонаж двигается по пояс в киселе. 2. Долгие переходы на лошади. В остальном, игра отличная
    Однозначное - Game of the year 2018!
  12. Yugiohpojo
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    The story, characters, soundtrack and graphics are amazing, even the gameplay is fun, however, there are flaws with the gameplay aspect which can make the game a chore sometimes.
  13. FairReview85
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Rockstar did it again! GTA series and Red dead series just never stop to impress me. The world feels "ALIVE"! every NPC of Dutch gang is feel like real human that live and breath! They have difference hobby, preference and personality. After GTA4, Witcher 3 and Skyrim, this is the first game among so many other games that I've played in years that make me curios and care about the NPCsRockstar did it again! GTA series and Red dead series just never stop to impress me. The world feels "ALIVE"! every NPC of Dutch gang is feel like real human that live and breath! They have difference hobby, preference and personality. After GTA4, Witcher 3 and Skyrim, this is the first game among so many other games that I've played in years that make me curios and care about the NPCs around the protagonist. The world is filled with gorgeous places to visit, herbs to pick, animals to hunt, fish for catching, interesting random NPC to encounter, bar to drink and eat, poker to play, treasure to find, people to rob, bounty to collect, and so much more! The town events designs is astonishing! So many interesting things could happened around.

    Graphic : 10/10 (my god, i wonder how many times i stop playing just to admire the view!)
    Sound : 10/10 (as usual Rockstar games sound awesome!)
    Game-play : 10/10 (it's Rockstar, what else do we need to say?)
    Control : 9/10 (force walking in some places -1 point for me, it is OK but annoying)
    Mini-games : 10/10 (i swear to god, the poker and fishing mini-game alone are worth $59.99!)
    NPCs : 10/10 (conversation often contains some joke around. which is nice)
    World : 10/10 (everything feel so unique! hardly see any assets copy n paste like AC series)
    Physics : 9/10 (feel real in my opinion, and is way better than GTA5, some rare glitch -1 point)
    Horse riding: 10/10 (well, it put Witcher 3 horse riding experience to shame!)
    Combat : 10/10 (dead eye system kind of nail it for me!)

    This is not a game! This is a masterpiece! This is an experience that stick in your head for years to come! Rockstar just set a new standard for future open-world video game genre!    … Expand
  14. Gronak
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    This is the first Red Dead game I have played.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ----Conclusion
    Buy this game... even at a premium price. The experience is amazing for those who enjoy a good story with sophisticated story telling.    … Expand
  18. Ikkey
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    While not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out ofWhile not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out of it for a bit. Outside of that, this game is the best game Rockstar has ever put out. And this game deserves all the praise. Especially after GTAV being one of the less enjoyable games for me with a story I couldn't connect or relate to. I'm glad the folks over at Rockstar finally finished it.… Expand
  19. andrewstencel
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Okay, so the game is pretty great after it picks up on the open world and mission structure, but for me, at least, that's pretty much it. That said, the game is not a masterpiece, as it introduces many micro gameplay systems akin to simulation, that can be a bit cumbersome at times, but its overall mission structure and world are worthy of many hours playing.
  20. chaersi
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I've been playing the game on average for a few hours each day since its release but I'm still only at about 50% completion - this should give you some idea of the game's depth. There is so much to do and explore. Even when wandering around what appears to be an empty, barren but beautiful landscape you will inevitably stumble into some adventure.

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

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

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

    As always Rockstar controls leave something to be desired but they are acceptable and with some adjustments do not distract from the gaming experience.    … Expand
  21. zhangchuqiao123
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    This is not a fast food game and I don't think this game is so suitable for those who just want to rush through the game enjoying the thrill of gun fight.

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

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

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

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

    Final Score : 9.1 (Amazing, Unforgettable)    … Expand
  23. HappilyMoist
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    The game is super slow at times and definitely clunky, which definitely affects the pacing. You can't deny that. But the game has moments and times that counteract the slow gameplay and helps to strengthen the immersion.
  24. williamcolumbus
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    This game is hands down one of the best games of the year.

    From riveting gameplay, to good characters and a well planned storyline, this game is one of Rockstar’s best games to date. I do have a few gripes: - It take forever to travel across the map - Random event where people randomly start shooting you - Messed up bounty system, I got $40 bounty after a quest where you eradicate    This game is hands down one of the best games of the year.

    From riveting gameplay, to good characters and a well planned storyline, this game is one of Rockstar’s best games to date.

    I do have a few gripes:
    - It take forever to travel across the map
    - Random event where people randomly start shooting you
    - Messed up bounty system, I got $40 bounty after a quest where you eradicate a whole town and I got a $300 bounty for steal someone’s horse

    Apart from those problems, this is an amazing games and I would recommend it.    … Expand
  25. SpinningWheel
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Ok, so I do think all those 6's and 7's are just a little bit unfair, and I'd like to explain a few things to some people who clearly have ABSOLUTELY no clue what they're talking about.
    First of all: The controls. Seriously, WHAT THE **** IS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS? The controls are pretty much the same ones as the original Red Dead Redemption, with a few minor updates. But you get the usual:    Ok, so I do think all those 6's and 7's are just a little bit unfair, and I'd like to explain a few things to some people who clearly have ABSOLUTELY no clue what they're talking about.
    First of all: The controls. Seriously, WHAT THE **** IS WRONG WITH YOU GUYS? The controls are pretty much the same ones as the original Red Dead Redemption, with a few minor updates. But you get the usual: L1 for loadout, X to sprint, R1 for cover, D-Up for whistle, L2 to aim, square to jump... The only real change I noticed was L2, when you have your weapon holstered, is for opening a sort of action menu, for interacting with NPCs, so unless people seem to have brain damage and can't tell the difference between R2 and L2, and for some reason can't see the weapon in Arthur's HANDS, I can't do anything for them. So no, your character doesn't shoot on his own. It's just following the commands (R2 with the weapons holstered triggers the classic revolver hip-fire, that you get on a lot of western movies).
    Now, no fast travel? Yeah, these are all newcomers to the Red Dead universe, because you can fast travel using a wagon, same as the original Red Dead. You can also use a train for fast travel, but you unlock the campfire fast travel later in the game.
    Broken bounty system? Where you high while playing? You punch a guy on the street, you get charged for assault, what did you want? And by no means the police goes after you if you start a bar fight (which are pretty fun, the hands-on combat is awesome), they simply come to you and tell you to go away, and that's it. They WILL circle around you and wait for the fight to finish, but then they tell you to be on your way, and if you do so, all is forgotten, no bounty, no nothing. It's up to you to just walk away or to shoot everybody like an idiot and then claim "hurr durr broken bounty system hurr durr".
    So... No. By no means the game is technically broken.    … Expand
  26. RvH8484
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    I appreciate the varied open world RDR2 offers. Good graphics and a decent storyline. It misses some of the more adult and deep/darker themes of a game like the Withcher 3. Still a very satisfying experience.
  27. Drozdd_Mel
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Пиздатая игра, играл у друга ведь я бомж. Жду когда (если) портонут на пк. Сама игра чудесная, графон которым можно брать и обмазываться, Куча деталей, костюмов, член коня всё просто ахуенно. Количество разного оружия. Как же я ахуеваю когда убиваешь людей на дуеле или просто пока катаешся на лошади. Эта игра заставляет по чувствовать себя ковбоем когда ты весь в дерьме стоишь и пьёшь кофеПиздатая игра, играл у друга ведь я бомж. Жду когда (если) портонут на пк. Сама игра чудесная, графон которым можно брать и обмазываться, Куча деталей, костюмов, член коня всё просто ахуенно. Количество разного оружия. Как же я ахуеваю когда убиваешь людей на дуеле или просто пока катаешся на лошади. Эта игра заставляет по чувствовать себя ковбоем когда ты весь в дерьме стоишь и пьёшь кофе смотря на красивый закат. Просто офигенно. Если будет грамотный порт на пк, то я готов простить даже если моя ''Плотва" застрянет по среди дороги.… Expand
  28. MpB2468
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    When i read some of these negative reviews it baffles me that some people will call this "boring"
    or "overhype" and " no- replay- value". Let me tell you from someone who play this game twice
    and beat it twice and completing all side mission, hunting missions, etc.... this game is not "overhype" or "boring" at all. there's so much you can do in this game that will shock you , From    When i read some of these negative reviews it baffles me that some people will call this "boring"
    or "overhype" and " no- replay- value". Let me tell you from someone who play this game twice
    and beat it twice and completing all side mission, hunting missions, etc.... this game is not "overhype" or "boring" at all. there's so much you can do in this game that will shock you , From fishing for legendary fishes or a secret hunting mission for a lion, searching for all the easter eggs, or even robbing. People who say they play for hours and it's boring are people who are addicted to
    fast pace games because in red dead redemption 1 the game starts out slow too just like this one.
    I'm not saying this game has no problems at all the shooting is clunky but not as clunky as people say because most times the enemy stands still and you can get very easy head shot and in red dead redemption is the same way.. The gun problem is a major gripe i have, i hate when my guns get switch without me knowing. The people who say the character moves clumsy are people who never played red dead redemption 1 because in that game the character moves way clumsier then in this game. If you like red dead redemption 1 you would like this because almost the same thing except better story, more things to do, better graphics, and also a better and more interesting character. there are bugs here and there and the bull crap fast traveling make me mad but i got over it and use the cinema camera and hold x and allow my character to ride freely to the destination. The game is polish and it really delivers in quality    … Expand
  29. CerealKilla
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Absolutely brilliant game! Haven't spent too much time with the online mode yet but the story mode is phenomenal. Games like this don't come around very often but when you find one like this it really puts into perspective what all games should be striving to achieve.
  30. Weeznaz
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    This is my first game review. I haven't even finished the main story of RDR2, not most of the side quests, but wanted to get my thoughts out there. While I think this game is incredible, it's not perfect and to be honest it has a lot to learn from another game developer, Bethesda. There are many aspects from Fallout 4 I would love to see in a future Rockstar release.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bonus issues I would like to vent about:

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

    These are my thoughts. Let me know what you think.    … Expand
  31. FattyHaggs
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
    So You Wanna Be A Cowboy? Well now you can.an absolute immersive game of the wild west.that storm though!!! AMAZING. totally raised the bar on gaming standards.a completely different experience from an other game from any other era.
  32. dzhambulat2005
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
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  33. Esfor
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Поставил оценку 9 из 10 за замечательный сюжет, физику, атмосферу, в общем кампания получилась отличной. но вот онлайн очень хренорвый вышел
  34. Quicksilver2024
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    The game was amazing, and the story was incredible, but some slight movement issues.
  35. fabiola1
    May 5, 2021
    9
    excelente juego muy adictivo! no puedo dejar de jugarlo. totalmente recomendado
  36. agusandru
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Gran narrativa, graficos y jugabilidad. El contenido online deja mucho que desear
  37. Ross0203
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    A near flawless game. The story is Oscar quality, and is bolstered by the perfect voice acting and beautifully developed characters. It was difficult to put the controller down, each and every mission ends with a gripping development in the story that'll leave you wanting more.
  38. Succ2000
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a amazing game with a brilliant story, amazing graphics and visuals and great gameplay and must say has some interesting mechanics and unique ones as well as combat is very immersive and the world is full on detail. the world and game follows in a realist approach and brings many of rockstars games old features ( Like Gta's san andreas ) Weight system and will affect your character, another thing is the weapon hostler and i must say it can be a bit of a problem for some players but i got uses to it as you can only carry 3-4 guns but you will be able to carry more on your horse so make sure to pick out the right weapon when in tense situations.

    Tips.
    1. make sure to get past chapter 1 as the next chapter will be the best for exploration
    2. always stack up on tonic as food won't heal you as it will only regenerate health over time
    3. Make sure to carry horse revive because you trip on very small object like small rocks.
    4. Micah sucks (Don't search Why)    … Expand
  39. hiesh_morigan
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    Безумно красивая игра,насыщенная разнообразными и не надоедливыми миссиями.Хороший сюжет.Лучшая детализация и классная атмосфера!Всем советую
    Из минусов только излишний реализм(динамика в онлайне отсутствует).
  40. bananacupcake
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    I bought PS4 to play this game and never regretted. I would give it all 10 but what Rockstar did is beyond my understanding — that endless summer sucks and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after seeing credits. Despite this mess, I had a great time playing it and exploring the rich world Rockstar created. This is not a game like GoW or Dark Soul where a game challenges you and it's notI bought PS4 to play this game and never regretted. I would give it all 10 but what Rockstar did is beyond my understanding — that endless summer sucks and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after seeing credits. Despite this mess, I had a great time playing it and exploring the rich world Rockstar created. This is not a game like GoW or Dark Soul where a game challenges you and it's not about clicking buttons like crazy. It's a story-driven game where you learn its story step-by-step. So, if you really are in such games as Last Of Us or The Wold Among Us you'll definitely like it, if not, better find something else because it is really time-consuming and slow. The community around this game is awesome, I so liked being a part of /r/reddeadredemption.… Expand
  41. Fragz
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    This site is a joke, this the first time when i see the critics getting the game right and the users getting it wrong. Either people are trolling or just brain dead. This game is a game of the year contender and y'all say its mediocre. The disrespect, i can't take this site serious anymore.
  42. Xesger
    Mar 1, 2019
    9
    reviewers are all **** with bad jokes
    reviewers are all **** with bad jokes
    reviewers are all **** with bad jokes
    reviewers are all **** with bad jokes
  43. Darensais
    May 23, 2020
    9
    эта игра затронула меня.все на вышем уровне, от анимаций до сюжета. Огромное спасибо рокстар. 9 только из-за скучного начала.
  44. budlightlime
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Amazing storyline
    Epic characters
    Unreal gameplay
    Endless amounts of side quests
    Fun online
    It would be a 10/10 for me but the first 4-5 hours of the game was a bit slow
  45. Cheiradordemel
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First: You do not have much intimacy with the protagonist. But with the passing of history, you get involved with him, being a very charismatic and arrogant character at the same time. The graphics are wonderful with that realistic environment where you sit in the Wild West. You get involved with some characters and some not so much, not counting on exciting parts to take your breath away. But not everything is flowers, most of the time the mission is located in a distant place and needs to mount the horse to the place consuming a lot of time.… Expand
  46. Demilith
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego que lo amas o lo odias:
    Pros:
    -Apartado visual
    -Jugabilidad sistematica
    - Historia y narrativa

    Contras:
    - De tempo lento(en especial las primeras horas)
    - Movimiento tosco del personaje
    - Apuntado a veces impresiso    … Expand
  47. Elikka
    Dec 26, 2018
    9
    This game is great in many way. the visual, story telling, npc interaction, interesting side-quest, fighting system, realistic animation, horse riding system, immersive stuff (bathing, shaving, camping, ... etc) and a lot of detail.
    But it's not perfect. it still has something that I don't like and it's the main part of this game.
    - I like the realistic picking up animation but the    This game is great in many way. the visual, story telling, npc interaction, interesting side-quest, fighting system, realistic animation, horse riding system, immersive stuff (bathing, shaving, camping, ... etc) and a lot of detail.
    But it's not perfect. it still has something that I don't like and it's the main part of this game.
    - I like the realistic picking up animation but the controlling feel awkward. Sometime I have to switch to first person camera just for picking up a salmon can (when it has a lot of thing on the floor). I think it can be better than this. For the example use the touchpad on dualshock for picking up, tap to see what i can pick around here by show the popup menu and drag the touchpad to the thing that you want and run the animation .. or do something. I know you can press R1 for this, but it doesn't work when it has a lot of thing on the floor or table you still need to stand in front of that thing perfectly, it's not easy and waste of time.
    - In some mission I feel like this game locked my horse to the direction that the game think I should go. I know the game just don't want me to worry about riding and focus on shooting but it make me confused when this thing happen. The game should show something make me know when my horse is in autopilot mode.

    For overall it's still great but I know why some people don't like it. It's not for everyone, if you don't like the slow gameplay you may don't like this game.

    PS. I want to give 9.5 if I can.    … Expand
  48. legion444
    Dec 26, 2018
    9
    Great: Story, World, UI. I've read some negative reviews about the pacing, but that was not my experience. Found the story and characters to be some of the best in a video game, and Arthur Morgan is without a doubt a great protagonist. The UI allows for easy and quick switching of weapons and equipment. The world feels alive and is of course nice to look at. There's a lot to do, but it isGreat: Story, World, UI. I've read some negative reviews about the pacing, but that was not my experience. Found the story and characters to be some of the best in a video game, and Arthur Morgan is without a doubt a great protagonist. The UI allows for easy and quick switching of weapons and equipment. The world feels alive and is of course nice to look at. There's a lot to do, but it is still fun and beatable without being a completionist.

    Good: Controls. I've also read some negative reviews about the controls. If you don't like auto aim, it is possible to turn it off. However, it makes the fights faster paced and feel more like legitimate shoot outs. Take cover shoot, take cover, shoot. Horse controls were pretty good, but a few times my horse seemed to trip over something that wasn't there. Also, never have your horse follow a moving train, it will inevitably run in front of it at some point.

    Bad: The wanted system needs lots of work and is the main reason I don't think it deserves over a 9. It can seem random sometimes whether someone is able to identify you, even with a mask and different outfit. Robbing a train is almost impossible. Even if you leave no witnesses and are in the middle of nowhere, the law somehow manages to show up. Also, NPCs will on occasion start fights with you, even if you weren't being aggressive. Fighting back results in getting a bounty, which seems a bit odd when you are defending yourself.    … Expand
  49. QuasarFugaz
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    I'm giving it an 9/10 due to some annoying issues.

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

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

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

    Everything else is a 10/10.    … Expand
  50. CoreSplit
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    This is an amazing game. I have been playing games since 1992 (yes, i am 35).I could not believe the negative reviews on a game like this. I have completed the game and these are a few of my thoughts. Also, this is my first review on this site and i have created this account only to post a review of this game.

    I have never had a better immersive experience than this. The controls might    This is an amazing game. I have been playing games since 1992 (yes, i am 35).I could not believe the negative reviews on a game like this. I have completed the game and these are a few of my thoughts. Also, this is my first review on this site and i have created this account only to post a review of this game.

    I have never had a better immersive experience than this. The controls might be a bit cumbersome, yes. But looking past that and playing the game is totally worth it.

    Positives:
    1. Total immersion: the scenery is magnificent, the story is enthralling, even the side missions and the bounty quests are very unique and enjoyable. Heck even the travelling from place to place (i was pretty sceptical when i heard that there was no fast travel in rdr2) lends itself to the world and immerses you into it completely.
    2. The Characters: each and every character feels like a real person. Dutch, Sadie, Pearson, Micah, hamish, charlotter, just to name a few. There is an amazing texture to the world around you because of these characters.
    3. Morally ambiguous protagonist: agreed that there have been many games in the past few years boasting of the same, but Arthur Morgan and his characterization has been spot on.

    Negatives:
    1. Maybe the controls as mentioned in many negative reviews.
    2. Addictive: the immersion leads to addiction; i was not able to take my mind of it even at work. very few games have this effect. And in 10 days, even though i work 5 days a week, i finished almost 90% of this open world game.    … Expand
  51. uncle_wujek
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I liked the story, the characters are good, the story sometimes sags, the game lacks dynamics, but the overall impression is very positive
  52. Mr_Astaroth
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Un Juego simplemente maravilloso!!

    Lo bueno:Gráficamente un monstruo, una muy buena historia, un mundo abierto con un sin fin de cosas por hacer y descubrir. Lo malo: Bajones de frame rate brutales dentro de las ciudades(Ps4 Slim), el ritmo de la historia es lento y bastante predecible, un sistema de viaje rápido horrible. Veredicto: Un juego increíble que marcará un antes y    Un Juego simplemente maravilloso!!

    Lo bueno:Gráficamente un monstruo, una muy buena historia, un mundo abierto con un sin fin de cosas por hacer y descubrir.

    Lo malo: Bajones de frame rate brutales dentro de las ciudades(Ps4 Slim), el ritmo de la historia es lento y bastante predecible, un sistema de viaje rápido horrible.

    Veredicto: Un juego increíble que marcará un antes y después en el mundo de los juegos, pero no es ni por asomo un juego para todo el mundo.

    Se lo recomiendo a los jugadores que tengan la paciencia de jugar un juego con un ritmo lento y pausado, y sepan disfrutar de todas las actividades que les puede ofrecer Red Dead Redemption 2.    … Expand
  53. VG_Alex
    Jan 6, 2019
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 restored to the West of the United States in 1900, excellent narrative and character design, but the rhythm of the game is too slow so it's not acceptable for every player,It's more like a real world than a video game so player might take the time to it.
  54. delsin_rou
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    This is a very good game, I bought PS4 only for this game. Very relax game, I recomend it
  55. RonSonman
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rockstar. I specifically registered on this site to express an impression about this game. I adore her every cell of my body. This realistic model of the behavior of characters, horses and wild animals. But there is one problem. Bugs. A lot of them. And here is one of them. I fell from my horse, this is an Arabian horse, the rarest and most expensive in this game. So here. I fell from it and crashed on my own and you know what? I was reborn and it is not ... there is no horse, it just disappeared, only the saddle remained. Only because of bugs, I put 9 out of 10

    Ещё    … Expand
  56. EnglishVan
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing. It is fun, captivating, smart, realistic (for a video game), and pretty much every positive description. I refuse to go into details on why its great because they are all over the internet. Everything about it, from the combat, open world, story, characters, are top. The only issues is it isn't convenient enough, like how there is no fast travel until you unlock aThis game is amazing. It is fun, captivating, smart, realistic (for a video game), and pretty much every positive description. I refuse to go into details on why its great because they are all over the internet. Everything about it, from the combat, open world, story, characters, are top. The only issues is it isn't convenient enough, like how there is no fast travel until you unlock a certain point, walking around in camp is too slow, etc. But it is amazing and one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  57. imerrm
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    I really dont know why people hate this game. May be they want more action, faster gameplay, shootin' and everything like this. But Rockstar from the beginning said that it would be really slow and calm game. NOT LIKE GTA. And here it is. Idk for me this world exploring, hunting, side quests are very nice. I like this calm world, this story is PERFECT. I'll get 8 cause this game haveI really dont know why people hate this game. May be they want more action, faster gameplay, shootin' and everything like this. But Rockstar from the beginning said that it would be really slow and calm game. NOT LIKE GTA. And here it is. Idk for me this world exploring, hunting, side quests are very nice. I like this calm world, this story is PERFECT. I'll get 8 cause this game have problems with aim, with guns, and just because I understand that this game isnt perfect. Its a game i like. Im playin' it since it starts (for 2 month) every day and i havent finished it yet.… Expand
  58. IsaiasCWB
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a slow-paced game to thrill, but it's an incredible masterpiece. It is with a great homage to the western movies, however, some mechanics in it are half locked. It has a vast open world. Rockstar has been perfecting for more than 20 years making open world games, and is getting better and better, but since GTA 5, it seems that the company is always following the same formula and with few innovations. The plot of the game is very good, the story fits right with that of the first Red Dead, I found the beginning in the half snow based on the movie The Hateful Eight. is a masterpiece that was hard to do. one of the greatest games of this generation of consoles, a historical game and that will be remembered for years. worth to buy. It's not perfect, but it's worth playing.… Expand
  59. Sandro86
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    The best open world adventure game, second only to Witcher 3 and this says a lot!
  60. Coop123
    Jan 24, 2019
    9
    This game is more proof that video games should be considered an art form. Immersing yourself in a old western society going on crazy adventures and escaping the real world. The graphics are easily the best of all time and absolutely outstanding. Every time i look at this game it feels so real and really enhances immersion. The attention to detail, the faces, the horse's, waterfalls, snowyThis game is more proof that video games should be considered an art form. Immersing yourself in a old western society going on crazy adventures and escaping the real world. The graphics are easily the best of all time and absolutely outstanding. Every time i look at this game it feels so real and really enhances immersion. The attention to detail, the faces, the horse's, waterfalls, snowy mountains and more. The games environments are varied and Rockstar has put so much effort into how this game looks it is incredible. The voice acting is great, not only from the talented main cast but the random strangers in the world as well. The sounds of the world around you like crowded towns or the sounds of the nature and wildlife around you is incredibly detailed. The soundtrack is incredibly diverse and always feels perfect and is played at the right times. The story and its characters are easily the highlight of this experience. The beginning might be slow but the rest of the game is paced perfectly. The main game is long and creates a slower and more stretched out pacing that works to great effect and allows you to grow and understand each character. The world around you feels so real and detailed its incredible. Beggars in the street asking for money, suffragettes protesting women's rights, and even your own gang hanging around a campfire singing songs all add to this experience. The characters are all unique and have different relationships with each other. The main protagonist, Arthur Morgan seems like a pretty average character at first but his development throughout the story and coming to know him better makes him one of the best protagonists in gaming history. The themes and lessons, the way the society changes around you and does not accept outlaws any more, the tension between characters and slowly setting everything up all for it to crumble down is amazing. One of the best written and in depth narratives i have ever experienced in any medium. The game-play however is more of a mixed bag. Movement feels a bit slow and the cover system is very finicky. The auto aim is very obnoxious and gives you no control in combat. The shooting either feels too accurate or not at all at times. However the sound and environments of the battles, abilities like dead eye and dynamite and tomahawks and all the creative ways to take out enemies is great. Camp management and maintaining your health and weight and all the other role playing like mechanics are all welcomed and add a lot of depth and personalization. The game allows you to simulate a western world and immerse yourself. While most of the realistic mechanics work and are great, horses and controlling them can be very frustrating. Story missions while great are kind of repetitive and mostly end in a shootout, but some of them are really creative and change up things. Apart from the main story missions the game has a lot to see and do. Side missions and other things make up most of this game and all of it is top notch. The humor and wit of the side stories is incredible and there is so much to see and do. Random events and encounters add to the world as well. Sometimes these side activities are better than the main story missions. Mini games like poker and blackjack are fun and great ways to spend time, fishing and hunting are great and the mechanics are really refined. This was a long review of mine but this is an even longer game. The game may not be perfect but what it gets right mostly outweighs it. This game is an incredible experience unlike any other. A must buy beautiful and sad game with so much love that everyone must play.… Expand
  61. mainstreamkid
    May 16, 2019
    9
    I'm kind of scared of playing any other video-games now because I got a feeling they'll look and feel like crap in comparison to this.

    All my issues with this game have to do with story progression and pacing, but other than that, this is quite the masterpiece. CD Project Red, Naughty Dog and Rockstar are reigning over the video game industry, honestly, and I'm so glad there are    I'm kind of scared of playing any other video-games now because I got a feeling they'll look and feel like crap in comparison to this.

    All my issues with this game have to do with story progression and pacing, but other than that, this is quite the masterpiece.

    CD Project Red, Naughty Dog and Rockstar are reigning over the video game industry, honestly, and I'm so glad there are still big video-game companies that still care about the level of detail of their products instead of just how much content they can profit off, and gaming trends.    … Expand
  62. Jammers30
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally rolled the credits yesterday. What a game Red Dead Redemption is, it's sheer size and ambition is something to be marvelled at.
    The games chapters are a excellent way of telling your story as Arthur. It starts of quite slow giving you the opportunity to explore the open world, hunting, fishing and everyday life all work well in the game and never really feels out of place. As the chapters progress from around 4 the pace of the game changes, which limits your ability to freely wonder round much of the world.
    By the end of the game I was playing it by just doing the missions, it almost felt like a long slog. especially as fast travel is discouraged and the horse riding becomes a chore rather than a pleasant experience.

    My gripes with the game are the horse riding which as said becomes annoying, rather than enjoyable. although the bond with my horse was amazing and made that moment at the end of the game so much harder :(.
    The shooting mechanic through out the game is hot garbage, the auto aim works sometimes but then moves as you fire, missing your target. I did like the dead eye system, especially when opponents weak points are highlighted.
    My final disappointment is the Epilogue, which at least half of it felt drawn out and totally pointless. I get it's attempting to set up your new life as John but come on, some of the things you have to do are mundane and didn't need to be in there.

    After outlining my disappointments I feel confident to still give the game a 9, because all the good things in the game, the general look of it, the exploration, the story itself far outweigh the bad points.
    Its a masterpiece of this gaming generation with only a small few issues robbing it of a perfect score.    … Expand
  63. cremadiscampi
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I loved it, but it's not for everyone. The gameplay is slow and a bit clunky, but it is very immersive. Graphically it is outstanding and the world Rockstar created is incredibly vast and full of life. The music department delivers: the soundtrack complements and enhances what you see on screen, be it a shootout or a tragic moment. The story, while unoriginal, is compelling and evokesI loved it, but it's not for everyone. The gameplay is slow and a bit clunky, but it is very immersive. Graphically it is outstanding and the world Rockstar created is incredibly vast and full of life. The music department delivers: the soundtrack complements and enhances what you see on screen, be it a shootout or a tragic moment. The story, while unoriginal, is compelling and evokes emotions. The characters feel real in how they interact and the protagonist Arthur Morgan might be one of the best characters in gaming.… Expand
  64. loomax1984
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    Hi,there. This very good game.
    Worse than god of war,because of old game engine i think so.(from gta 4)
    Sometimes its pretty slow, because you have to travel by horse,but when you unlock fast travel in your compund,its will be ok. PROS: -great deep story -small details of the world -good physiqs -good graphics -very long story gameplay -huge world cons: -slow travel at the    Hi,there. This very good game.
    Worse than god of war,because of old game engine i think so.(from gta 4)
    Sometimes its pretty slow, because you have to travel by horse,but when you unlock fast travel in your compund,its will be ok.
    PROS:
    -great deep story
    -small details of the world
    -good physiqs
    -good graphics
    -very long story gameplay
    -huge world
    cons:
    -slow travel at the begging,later you wil used to it,and unlock fast travel-very good dialogs    … Expand
  65. Nebiee
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    I have yet to 100% this game, but I do plan too. Unlike most of the user reviews, I actually beat the damn game before I'm writing this. First off, the graphics are easily one of the best in any game yet to be released. The amount of detail put into the world building is astounding and clearly a TON of love was put into this game's atmosphere. Although the story is at sometimes a bitI have yet to 100% this game, but I do plan too. Unlike most of the user reviews, I actually beat the damn game before I'm writing this. First off, the graphics are easily one of the best in any game yet to be released. The amount of detail put into the world building is astounding and clearly a TON of love was put into this game's atmosphere. Although the story is at sometimes a bit predictable or cliche, I find that it is probably among the best that video games have to offer, on the same level of the first game and The Last of Us. What stands out the most is the character development, no game has the amount of depth poured into their characters as much as this game. Critiques that the story goes on too long are completely invalid when you actually look at the content that time is filled with, which never dips below above average. The sound design of RDR2 is pretty well done, and the music incorporation is done incredibly well. I am a sucker for good music in video games and the few moments where music is at the forefront are among my favorite parts of the game. My biggest gripe with the game is travel, although it is immersive to ride your horse everywhere, it does become quite tedious and boring after a while. This problem is solved though when you discover the fast travel map in your camp and learn to use stagecoaches and trains. Combat/gameplay are fun enough and immerse you into the world even further. Cover mechanics can be very wonky at times, but it never bothered me enough beyond inconvenience. All-in-all, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an immersive experience that is well worth the initial $60 price tag. I insist everyone give it a shot.… Expand
  66. Zeratex
    Jun 5, 2019
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a great open world western game, it focuses on realism so the game is very slow, the story progresses nicely except for Chapter 6 where i feel it was rushed.
    The characters are memorable especially the main ones.
    The controls are outdated but still work fine. The graphics and animation detail is amazing and one of the best in the gaming industry. A great    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a great open world western game, it focuses on realism so the game is very slow, the story progresses nicely except for Chapter 6 where i feel it was rushed.
    The characters are memorable especially the main ones.
    The controls are outdated but still work fine.
    The graphics and animation detail is amazing and one of the best in the gaming industry.
    A great variety of activities to do and spend time on..it is easy to sink 100+ hours in this game.

    Side quests are nothing impressive but they do their job well at least.
    Hunting is amazing, if you like hunting and wilderness this game is a must own.

    A great game, not a masterpiece as other people claim simply because of its basic gameplay and outdated controls and pacing issues in the story later on.

    9.0/10    … Expand
  67. NinjaFawful
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    It was a great experience that I would recommend to anyone to try at least once in their life.
    It had a amazing story supported by a great array of characters, I wanted to go back and experience it all again straight after I had finished, which is a sign of a good game for me.
    However, some parts of the game were quite slow, especially getting to the other side of the map when fast    It was a great experience that I would recommend to anyone to try at least once in their life.
    It had a amazing story supported by a great array of characters, I wanted to go back and experience it all again straight after I had finished, which is a sign of a good game for me.

    However, some parts of the game were quite slow, especially getting to the other side of the map when fast travel was not available. This did take quite a while, even whilst having the horse auto-run there for me.
    This issue was improved a bit after I unlocked fast travel, but that only takes you to the main towns, so you may still have to travel a fair distance before you get to your objective marker.
    Also, the main story missions were quite restrictive, telling you where to go and what to do. Personally, I didn’t mind this because I felt like I experienced the game the way Rockstar intended it, however I know some people will not agree with me and may find that their hand is being held throughout.

    Overall, I highly recommend this game. Definitely one of the best games of all time.    … Expand
  68. thedankertanker
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    Very good 9! Interesting story and a lot of content for discovering! Played many hour and every time something interesting happens with me or i find interesting places. Why 9? Bugs. Yes, there are bugs. Not critical but really annoying. For example: i was walking near house and one man teleported to me and started kicking, i ran away but animation started again and invisible man killed me!Very good 9! Interesting story and a lot of content for discovering! Played many hour and every time something interesting happens with me or i find interesting places. Why 9? Bugs. Yes, there are bugs. Not critical but really annoying. For example: i was walking near house and one man teleported to me and started kicking, i ran away but animation started again and invisible man killed me! NPC teleport very often. And textures are not loaded very quickly. 9/10.… Expand
  69. matt_maro
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    this game is a masterpiece, does it have flaws? yes, but what game doesn;t?

    the pros: beautiful world, very realistic in many ways, like fields mountains etc look real, water, well as real as it can be I guess. interactions with AI, everyone thought the witcher 3 had good interaction with AI, but no game has gone through the trouble of having actual dialogue with every AI in the game,    this game is a masterpiece, does it have flaws? yes, but what game doesn;t?

    the pros:
    beautiful world, very realistic in many ways, like fields mountains etc look real, water, well as real as it can be I guess.
    interactions with AI, everyone thought the witcher 3 had good interaction with AI, but no game has gone through the trouble of having actual dialogue with every AI in the game, where other games, if you try to talk to other AI they migth say one word or two or just grumble or ignore you, the devs went all out here,
    story is good, and for once you actually feel like your actions in the game, make a difference.
    the game does well to immerse you in the world.

    the cons:
    horse doesn't alway do as you command, and sometimes causing you to fly off, it can get very annoying at times,

    shooting: aiming is difficult, (but i am usually a pc gamer and used to pin point accuracy, so take this with a grain of salt).

    game is worth your time and money.    … Expand
  70. elfmirfkin
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    I give this game a good, solid 9. This review applies to the story mode only.
    A vast, beautiful, and imaginative open world, filled with colorful characters. Deep emotional story with funny, quirky, unusual, scary, and sometimes downright bizarre side missions and random encounters. I can only imagine the amount of research that went into designing the world and wildlife in this game.    I give this game a good, solid 9. This review applies to the story mode only.
    A vast, beautiful, and imaginative open world, filled with colorful characters. Deep emotional story with funny, quirky, unusual, scary, and sometimes downright bizarre side missions and random encounters. I can only imagine the amount of research that went into designing the world and wildlife in this game. From the way animals move, the seasons, the dynamic weather system and time of day events, this game's world is an absolute masterpiece. Good or bad, harmful or helpful actions influence the way NPCs react to the player and their dialog as well.. This rating system also influences some cutscenes and appearance of side missions.

    There is a lot of different animals (178) in this game which the player can hunt; the pelts and other body parts being used to craft special gear and clothing, or can simply be sold for money. Some players (like myself) enjoy grindy games. This one is a winner as far as that goes. R* did a great job immersing the player in the experience and getting the player emotionally invested in the main character.

    This game is a work of art but it isn't for everyone. There is quite a lot of time spent in which the action moves rather slowly. I don't view this as a bad thing. It is simply that the player needs to realize that this isn't the action-packed, fast paced game that GTA5 was.

    The reason why I don't give this a 10 is that there are some issues. There's issues with every game but the issues in this one seem to be ones that the devs could've and should've fixed. For example, the button and menu layouts are not very intuitive. In fact, they are counter-intuitive. You may be confused as hell the first couple hours. The removal of fast travel is another con. It's quite the burden when it takes 10 minutes to go from one place to another. The map is gigantic. Seriously freakin huge. We should've had the fast travel option earlier in the game, and should have been able to do it from a campfire like in RDR1. I understand why they didn't do this. I assume it is because they want the player to run into the myriad of random encounters. But that isn't fair to the players that just want to complete the story and not much else. The players that are going to explore are going to anyway, whether there's expanded fast travel or not.
    There's also far too many immersion breaking glitches. They are minor ones but they still matter. But I blame that on the game developing climate of today which seems to be "release now, patch later". But honestly, I expect more from R*, especially with the amount of work put into this game.

    Other than the small issues, the game overall is amazing. Once you get used to the controls and the menu, it is fantastic. It's not for everyone. Some players won't like it because it takes time to get into. The beginning is rather slow as well. Some people like balls to the walls, non-stop action and this game doesn't offer that. If you are doubtful, you should wait for the price to drop.    … Expand
  71. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    While the story of this game was terribly tragic, the narrative and portrayal value alone made every second worth playing. The emotion that the actors put into these characters while telling a story of a gang of outlaws in the dying wild west was so intense and emotional to watch, and you finding yourself caring for even the most minor characters because of it. Combat and other gameplayWhile the story of this game was terribly tragic, the narrative and portrayal value alone made every second worth playing. The emotion that the actors put into these characters while telling a story of a gang of outlaws in the dying wild west was so intense and emotional to watch, and you finding yourself caring for even the most minor characters because of it. Combat and other gameplay bits could be a tad frustrating at times, but the shootout nature of the game was always very pleasing and smooth, making you really feel like you were in an old western. The visuals were gorgeous, the soundtrack was AMAZING, and everything about this game really solidified it as the most magnificent game Rockstar has made yet. It's not perfect, but it is amazing, and comes with a high recommendation from me as a very solid game... Just, bring some tissues for the story...… Expand
  72. mertyboi
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    I had an amazing time with this game. The story, the characters, the scenery, it was some of the most engrossing gameplay I've experienced ever. I will say that the gunfights can become quite repetitive and the story can drag a bit especially in one specific location off the main map. It was truly hard to get back into it for a bit after that particular instance. But some smallI had an amazing time with this game. The story, the characters, the scenery, it was some of the most engrossing gameplay I've experienced ever. I will say that the gunfights can become quite repetitive and the story can drag a bit especially in one specific location off the main map. It was truly hard to get back into it for a bit after that particular instance. But some small bugs(which in my opinion, made the game pretty hilarious when they would occur, as it was not that often for me) and a few slow points in the game shouldn't diminish the fine work that Rockstar has brought forward.… Expand
  73. andybock
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Beautiful world but in the end it was a little to much mashing x for me. Everything is great just not a game that appealed to me. It is a must play
  74. BarelyLewd
    Mar 13, 2019
    9
    Not gonna write allot everyone in the world has played this game, so everyone already knows everything there is to know about this game, so all just give my one and only problem with the game which is the online, if Red Dead online wasn't terrible this game woulda got a 10/10 but Rockstar got too greedy.
  75. Neotis
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    An atmospheric game with magnificent landscapes, it can be described in many words, but it will drag on for a long time.
  76. thegamerfemale
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. almost perfect, the story is what i always wanted to see, the vanderlin gang, how it was formed(we get some of that) and how it died(we got all of that) we get to see arthur morgan's final months/years of life and how he did the best to change it, he helped so many people out, but all of it was for nothing jack goes on to follow his fathers footsteps and get revenge, he couldn't stop john from killing off the remaining gang membhers in the first game, its a sad story becuase all he did was for nothing, he dies getting john out of the pinkertons sight, he dies to micha bell, he killed so many people to protect the brother had had found in john and he did all of these bad things and there is 4 endings, i got the highest honor ending and it was tough but there is so many secret missions and all of that, all of the work arthur puts into the gang is useless, you earn so much money but it is all gone by epiolghue 1 and john and abigale break up, john goes back to killing, arthuer got terboclis he died for nothing and all he did was his best, this game is a story that was ment to be told and was a sad depressing story one that if anything was the best story i have had, all the interactions you can have with the people inside of the game, the vampire, the twin's who killed their parents and the mad preists, some where bad some where good, you get to know john, jack, arthur, and the rest of the vanderlin gang you loose so many of the gang from cahpter 1 to chapter 6 and you loose the man you play as through out those cahpters, to both dutch and micah, hosea was like arthurs father he never had, you could feel the emotion from the story as hosea and his wife are killed right enfrnot of arthur and how you feel is that you want to rip out the pinkertons apart, you feel for john when his son gets kidnapped, you do your best to help out everyone and get invested in the characters, by the end arthur cared about one thing his horse, the horse that had stuck with him through so much fire and so much bullets that he just stays there and helps it pass on to the next life.… Expand
  77. ParkerDk
    Oct 18, 2019
    9
    Good game，but it's hard to play.I will not share RDR2 with my friend.That's it.
  78. grahamd
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    Wonderfully written and presented, this simulation of the life of outlaw Arthur Morgan and his gang is stunning and really pushes the PS4 to its limits without frame rate issues. The sound design is fantastic and the world itself is realised in incredible detail down to every little minutiae.

    Occasionally clunky controls can hinder the experience a little, but ultimately it rises above    Wonderfully written and presented, this simulation of the life of outlaw Arthur Morgan and his gang is stunning and really pushes the PS4 to its limits without frame rate issues. The sound design is fantastic and the world itself is realised in incredible detail down to every little minutiae.

    Occasionally clunky controls can hinder the experience a little, but ultimately it rises above any shortcomings with the sheer quality of its dialogue.

    Arthur himself is quite a difficult character to gauge in the initial hours, coming across as a less approachable counterpart to the quirky John Marston we met in the original game. However, over time Rockstar explore his raisons d'etre and ultimately warm you to his personality - the diamond in the rough, if you will.

    I also found myself bonding (literally via an in-game mechanic) with his horse and found myself routinely stopping shop, brushing and feeding my horse and setting up camp for a coffee and bite to eat. This is truly a sim if you wish it to be, but arguably the bulk of this can be ignored should you wish to focus on the action.

    The soundtrack is, as with the previous entry, worthy of passing mentioned - some fantastic scoring provided by different bands afford each area of the map its own look and feel, and without any spoilers I find myself getting emotional every time I hear The Way it Is by Daniel Lanois now.    … Expand
  79. Twich
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing graphic and story (i loved Arthur and many others characters), but the gameplay is not too good, and the ending is quite boring.
    *The extreme realism is also quite unnecessary.
  80. res0nancer
    Jun 4, 2023
    9
    В свое время была куплена на ПС4 близ к дате выхода. После себя оставила положительные впечатления: красоты, ощущение стрельбы, путь главного героя, атмосфера запада, прекрасные живописные леса и широты. К сожалению, в игра не нашла баланс между реализмом кой она пытается вам предложить через анимации, взаимодействия с миром, однако тот теряется, когда на вас налетает 50 пачка бандитов илиВ свое время была куплена на ПС4 близ к дате выхода. После себя оставила положительные впечатления: красоты, ощущение стрельбы, путь главного героя, атмосфера запада, прекрасные живописные леса и широты. К сожалению, в игра не нашла баланс между реализмом кой она пытается вам предложить через анимации, взаимодействия с миром, однако тот теряется, когда на вас налетает 50 пачка бандитов или полицаев, которая будет не минуемо покрошена. Это и затянутость пролога - единственные существенные минусы игры.… Expand
  81. ZzzOleg
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    It's just an awesome game, and I don't understand why some people find the game boring):
    The story is interesting, the gameplay is varied, the graphics and details are amazing, in the open world you will find hunting, fishing, various mini-games and many random events, how can it be boring?
  82. SHiiK3n
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    Amazing storyline that lets you live the moments to its fullest, Arthur without a doubt is the best protagonist in gaming industry, Fun and divergent open world activities that makes you want to discover everything, Enjoyed the game so much but the first 2 hours was like hell.
  83. yungmasta
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    this is probably the best game i've ever played in terms of polish and quality but i got bored halfway into the story.
  84. Nawar
    Apr 3, 2019
    9
    I started play video games before 15 years, I played great games with super graphics, like this game i have never played.
    they did it really perfect.
    i give it 9 just cause it too realistic and this did a few problems with the gameplay.
  85. Stickers1
    Apr 16, 2019
    9
    I loved this game holy **** If you have never played a Red dead redemption game this is the best place to start. The game play while it isn't anything new its very addicting. Especially the story its fantastic i played red dead redemption as a child but appealed to a more mature audience so i could never get into it but after it being 8 years and me being an adult now this franchiseI loved this game holy **** If you have never played a Red dead redemption game this is the best place to start. The game play while it isn't anything new its very addicting. Especially the story its fantastic i played red dead redemption as a child but appealed to a more mature audience so i could never get into it but after it being 8 years and me being an adult now this franchise probably has to be my favorite from Rock-star. yeah grand theft auto is amazing but it comes no where close to this series if your wanting to buy this game spend that 60 dollars on this game you will not be disappointed the music though immerses you even more in the game. this is a high quality and it definitely shows but this is the story side of the review. If your looking to play the Online part i recommend you not buy this game go buy Grand theft auto Online.… Expand
  86. Mehrab4K
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Red dead redemption 2 is super enjoyable game graphic super realistic , smooth fps and nice soundtrack
  87. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    10 for story, history, characters and wild west in single, but 7 for multiplayer.
  88. Ofdoom
    Aug 20, 2019
    9
    Amazing single player story mode. Truly epic world and story brought to life by interesting characters. The story mode does feel a bit too long and I fear many will never reach the end as a result. Tons of side quests for those that want to spend even longer.
  89. ROMERIKO
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    En mi opinión es un juegazo. La historia es buena aun que tampoco es una obra de arte en ese sentido. Lo que si me ha parecido una obra de arte ha sido el apartado físico. Las físicas son muy muy buenas, los gráficos son muy buenos y demás pero las físicas son brutales. Luego viene la jugabilidad es muy buena el tema de la caza y la pesca no solo se basa en ir a pescar o cazar. Hay queEn mi opinión es un juegazo. La historia es buena aun que tampoco es una obra de arte en ese sentido. Lo que si me ha parecido una obra de arte ha sido el apartado físico. Las físicas son muy muy buenas, los gráficos son muy buenos y demás pero las físicas son brutales. Luego viene la jugabilidad es muy buena el tema de la caza y la pesca no solo se basa en ir a pescar o cazar. Hay que elegir armas artilugios de pesca cada zona tiene unos animales determinados y ademas de los suministros que te proporciona. en general es muy bueno y por eso le doy un 9. Los cuatro bugs y la historia simple no le dan el 10..… Expand
  90. mestre_farofa
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    pretty cool story and awesome characters but i feel that it's too long and with so many things to do that you end up not doing most of it.
  91. mixmaxmixz
    May 4, 2019
    9
    Лучшая из игр от rockstar, не знаю почему так многим не понравилось, но лично для меня это одна из лучших игр в которые я играл.
  92. Potato-Tomato
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Everyone should understand that this game is not for everyone. If you like measured gameplay, you like wild west, buy rdr2. If you like GTA 5, chaos, and you are 12 years old, then you should not disappoint yourself. The game does not spoil thanks to an exclusive console. Not worse, because this is Rockstar, but this is not GTA.
    Each game may or may not like it.
  93. TOFU_BNG
    May 20, 2019
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 Is a game with alot of heart and soul and is the standard Rockstar games should be striving to beat on every release. The game is perhaps the best Open World game released this generation as every aspect from Story, The open world, The world building, and Player Immersion are on another level.
    I have finished Red Dead Redemption 2 3 times now and have 100% game    Red Dead Redemption 2 Is a game with alot of heart and soul and is the standard Rockstar games should be striving to beat on every release. The game is perhaps the best Open World game released this generation as every aspect from Story, The open world, The world building, and Player Immersion are on another level.
    I have finished Red Dead Redemption 2 3 times now and have 100% game completion on the second playthrough, but each time through made me wanting more as once its over the sense of accomplishment is unprecedented. No other game is recent memory has made me so invested in the wellbeing of a character as much as RDR2 aside from maybe NieR Automata or Persona 3.
    Arthur Morgan the main character is one of deep morales and charm, his journey has been an absolute joy to watch time and time again and should be remembered as an example of how to write a conflicting character in not just video games but media as a whole.
    RDR2 has another fantastic character worth mentioning and that is the world itself which is brimming with life and it's own story to tell, Rockstar expanded upon the barren deserts of RDR1 by adding lush swamps, snowy mountains, vast fields and the entire RDR1 map as a nice end game surprise, but each chapter will introduce you to each of these environments and the environment of said chapter helps to flesh out the tone of that chapter itself which is a great way of adding environmental storytelling.
    I've gone on about how fantastic RDR2 is but what is keeping it from getting a 10 ? 2 major problems are holding RDR2 back from being nothing short of legendary and they include wonky combat and a terrible Multiplayer component.
    With RDR2 the gunplay was said to have been expanded and some cases it has been with the new fist fighting animations and weapon executions with a hefty amount of gore to accompany it, the problem is that the aiming and turning feels unresponsive until you fiddle around with the settings but even then the recommended setting might not be to every player's taste. I would recommend using the tutorial level to see what controls work best for you to have an even better time with the game.    … Expand
  94. LeftStickg
    May 22, 2019
    9
    i would recommend this game to people who like to play adventures game, and also i like the acting, if the online wasn't lagging so much i would give it a 10, but the game is still good.
  95. Coreborn
    Jul 11, 2019
    9
    No game is perfect. Every game of course has it's flaws and that's what makes the balance and creates the definition of perfection. But on the other hand, Red Dead Redemption 2 is standing on the circle of being a perfect game. Things that prevent it going from that position to inside of the circle are purely controversial. Some strongly agree that it deserves the game of the year or hellNo game is perfect. Every game of course has it's flaws and that's what makes the balance and creates the definition of perfection. But on the other hand, Red Dead Redemption 2 is standing on the circle of being a perfect game. Things that prevent it going from that position to inside of the circle are purely controversial. Some strongly agree that it deserves the game of the year or hell even decade, some say it's just long and goofy. I consider myself as in the first part.

    The things that's considered as boring and unnecessary are the foundation of the game. I also agree that riding a horse to some place after playing 60 hours is a chore but it's there. Gun play is a bit clunky but animations are top notch. Story is sometimes predictable but it's well presented as always. Good writing and amazingly likable characters, wonderfully created immense world and side activities are always welcome.

    So much effort was put into this, one can clearly see that, and as a developer myself, I wholeheartedly appreciate it. Red Dead Redemption 2 is this generation's first Rockstar game and it sure does not disappoint.    … Expand
  96. WLCouple
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    I'm almost 15% finished the game overall, which might be a little premature to review, but I just don't know if I can be bothered finishing the game, in all honesty. The things that are bothering me about this game are things that are fundamental to the gameplay anyway, and won't change no matter how much longer I play it. How to sum up RDR2: It's really not tha
  97. Jhon_Milton
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    I think this game is the best in history!!Advantages of the game, which will make you play it all day long:+the Atmosphere of the wild West +Worked open world +Interesting and addictive story. Of the minuses I note: -Bad economy online mode - less driving than other games. That's all you need to know about Red Dead Redemption 2
  98. Niksen
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    Incredible Story!
    Takes a bit too long to get going, but when it does it is an outstanding game with some negative aspects concerning the gameplay
  99. Maxi48
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Немного затянута и чрезмерно езды на лошади. Это единственные минусы игры. А так игра поколения.
  100. akuladon
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    Игра великолепна с технической точки зрения, есть куча игровых механик с которыми не заскучаешь, но у неё есть две проблемы.
    1.Она немного скучновата, но повеселится вполне можно.
    2.Ограбления банков и поездов доступны только в миссиях, я хочу блин грабить банки 24/7 но игра не позволяет Итог: твёрдая девять    Игра великолепна с технической точки зрения, есть куча игровых механик с которыми не заскучаешь, но у неё есть две проблемы.
    1.Она немного скучновата, но повеселится вполне можно.
    2.Ограбления банков и поездов доступны только в миссиях, я хочу блин грабить банки 24/7 но игра не позволяет
    Итог: твёрдая девять
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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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