Red Dead Redemption 2

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  1. cr81d
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    The most detailed, impressive and realistic open world to date with a story that tops Hollywood's best.
    Though it does have a few annoying elements that take away from the immersion
  2. Mins76
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    This game will have you entertained by a thousend different ways, it's perfect to chill out, just a masterpiece. I don't put the 10 because, personally, the fights/battles have something that doesn't makes me enjoy them.
  3. sagemilli92
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 9 (just feels a little wonky at times)
    Visuals - 10 (nothing out there looks better)
    Story - 9 (some incredible moments, but can be a little drawn out)
  4. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    What can go wrong with a western and one of the greatest characters in video game history? I wanna give this a 10 so bad but there are some issues (like length) that make the game kind of drag. Still easily like one of the greatest games ever made LOL
  5. Crowolff
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    Definitely a good game, the story is great and it's quite immersive, you really connect with the main protagonist this game is worth your money and that is rare in this age and time so take your time and enjoy
  6. magnolia6
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    The best story I have ever encountered in any game to date. The ending in particular was very memorable.
  7. Kur0
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos, poco mas que añadir........
  8. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    The gameplay is fine but the story is totally great. I loved it. We just need money
  9. deig0
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    It was perfect, perfect, down to the last detail... Not exactly. The game is 95% perfect. The story is great, characters are amazing but gameplay (especially on shootouts) it's sometimes a bit rough. Except for that absolutely recommended.
  10. KeenGamer6
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    One of the best stories in gaming. World felt lived in and mechanics are best in class. Graphical fidelity was incredible for PS4 pro and I cannot recommend it enough. Its a very in depth game in terms of world building but some of it can feel like a grind. Push through to reap the rewards of a 10/10 story
  11. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Em primeiro lugar, Red Dead Redemption II não é um jogo para qualquer um.

    Em segundo, o jogo foi feito para ser aproveitado lentamente, parte por parte, capitulo por capítulo. Bem lentamente. Cada missão tem o seu próprio ritmo, cada arma tem sua "personalidade", cada cidade tem seu próprio organismo vivo, cada NPC uma vida, com certeza cada uma das milhares de linhas de diálogo foi    Em primeiro lugar, Red Dead Redemption II não é um jogo para qualquer um.

    Em segundo, o jogo foi feito para ser aproveitado lentamente, parte por parte, capitulo por capítulo. Bem lentamente.

    Cada missão tem o seu próprio ritmo, cada arma tem sua "personalidade", cada cidade tem seu próprio organismo vivo, cada NPC uma vida, com certeza cada uma das milhares de linhas de diálogo foi pensada e repensada várias vezes e raramente se repetem... o jogo é uma obra que reúne o melhor das 7 artes, com uma trilha sonora incrível e vibrante, cenários de tirar o fôlego, cinemáticas que são melhores que muitas obras de Hollywood, mecânicas que deixariam muitos outros jogos AAA no chinelo e interações interpessoais jamais vistas antes pela minha pessoa.

    Vivendo a vida de Arthur, você sente o drama de foras da lei num mundo onde eles não têm mais espaço, você sente a rivalidade pós guerra civil entre os estados (mesmo esses do jogo sendo fictícios), sente a raiva, o ódio, a alegria e a satisfação que o jogo tenta passar durante todos os momentos. Não tem como jogar apenas uma vez.

    Não sou fã dos títulos da Rockstar, inclusive mal joguei o maior sucesso até então, mas, na minha mais humilde opinião, RDR II poderia ser classificado facilmente como um dos jogos mais impactantes da década, senão um grande divisor de águas de gerações, pois cada centavo que eu paguei valeu a pena.    … Expand
  12. Lollllkkj
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    re dead redemption 2 è uno dei videogiochi open world meglio esistenti sul mercanto con una storia lunga più di 50 ore complessive. Una grafica che, per essere stato rilasciato nel 2018, è meravigliosa.

    Una storia emozionante che ti coinvolge dall'inizio alla fine, facendoti vedere e giocare cose che non ti saresti aspettato. Ottima anche la scelta dell'ambientazione che fino ad'ora non    re dead redemption 2 è uno dei videogiochi open world meglio esistenti sul mercanto con una storia lunga più di 50 ore complessive. Una grafica che, per essere stato rilasciato nel 2018, è meravigliosa.

    Una storia emozionante che ti coinvolge dall'inizio alla fine, facendoti vedere e giocare cose che non ti saresti aspettato. Ottima anche la scelta dell'ambientazione che fino ad'ora non ha eguali sul periodo storico in cui è ambientato il gioco. 9/10    … Expand
  13. endergunayu
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Such an amazing experiment for me. Unique easter eggs and infinite open world.If l talk about the story it is not the best work but still impressive!
  14. Axiom_show
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you haven't played this game yet, you have made a big mistake. No matter how much I describe this game, I said too little. This game is wonderful. In terms of graphics, the story has no equal. I gave it a score of 9 because of the online part, which is not good at all, and there are very few updates for the online part. is coming… Expand
  15. SuperSonicJunus
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Writing this in 2023 and I’m not so sure a game has been as impressive as RDR2 since that it came out. I think there might be too much land in the game to horseback through and the story takes a while to pick up and a lot of filler. But if that’s the only things I think is wrong with the game, you might think it’s the best game ever. Simply put, another masterpiece from Rockstar. OnlineWriting this in 2023 and I’m not so sure a game has been as impressive as RDR2 since that it came out. I think there might be too much land in the game to horseback through and the story takes a while to pick up and a lot of filler. But if that’s the only things I think is wrong with the game, you might think it’s the best game ever. Simply put, another masterpiece from Rockstar. Online mode has its moments but nowhere near as fun as GTA Online. Do think it would be better if there were up to 100 players in your lobby.… Expand
  16. SabreSouls
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2: A Triumph in Gaming Excellence

    Rockstar Games has once again delivered a tour de force in the realm of video game entertainment with their release of "Red Dead Redemption 2." This latest instalment in the Red Dead series stands as a testament to the studio's prowess in crafting immersive worlds and compelling narratives, reaffirming their place at the forefront of    Red Dead Redemption 2: A Triumph in Gaming Excellence

    Rockstar Games has once again delivered a tour de force in the realm of video game entertainment with their release of "Red Dead Redemption 2." This latest instalment in the Red Dead series stands as a testament to the studio's prowess in crafting immersive worlds and compelling narratives, reaffirming their place at the forefront of the gaming industry. In this review, we delve into the intricacies and grandeur of this masterpiece, exploring the remarkable attention to detail, the sprawling open-world environment, the multifaceted characters, and the emotional journey of Arthur Morgan, all of which contribute to elevating this game to a well-deserved 9/10 in our evaluation.

    A World of Astonishing Detail:

    One of the most remarkable aspects of "Red Dead Redemption 2" is the sheer depth of detail infused into every facet of its world. From the bustling streets of Saint-Denis to the tranquil beauty of the Heartlands, every location exudes authenticity and historical accuracy. The flora and fauna that inhabit the landscape feel alive, and the dynamic weather system adds an extra layer of immersion. The meticulous attention to detail extends to the characters, whose expressions and mannerisms reflect the nuances of their personalities and experiences. Players can spend hours simply wandering the world, discovering hidden secrets, and soaking in the breathtaking scenery.

    A Living, Breathing Open World:

    The game's open world is nothing short of a masterpiece in itself. It's a sprawling, living, and breathing entity that reacts to your actions and choices. Whether you're exploring the wilds, engaging in intense gunfights, or embarking on side quests, the world of "Red Dead Redemption 2" remains consistently engaging. It's a place where your choices matter, impacting not only your interactions with other characters but also shaping the overall narrative. The game's commitment to a living world is evident in the way NPCs go about their daily lives, the passage of time, and the evolving events that unfold as the story progresses.

    Multifaceted Characters:

    The characters in "Red Dead Redemption 2" are nothing short of extraordinary. Arthur Morgan, the game's protagonist, undergoes a profound journey of redemption, and his character development is nothing short of a triumph. His moral dilemmas, conflicts, and emotional depth draw players into his world, making you genuinely care about his fate. But Arthur is just one piece of the puzzle; the entire cast is richly developed, each with their own motives and desires. Whether it's Dutch's charismatic yet enigmatic leadership or the colourful assortment of gang members, every character adds depth to the game's narrative and keeps players invested in the unfolding drama.

    An Emotional Rollercoaster:

    At its core, "Red Dead Redemption 2" is a story of redemption and the consequences of one's choices. The emotional journey that players embark upon as Arthur Morgan is nothing short of harrowing and poignant. The game masterfully weaves a tale of loyalty, betrayal, and self-discovery, which leaves a lasting impact on the player. The moral choices presented throughout the game force players to grapple with their own sense of right and wrong, adding a layer of emotional investment that few games can match. It's a testament to the storytelling prowess of Rockstar Games that "Red Dead Redemption 2" can elicit such a range of emotions, from sorrow to triumph.

    Conclusion:

    In conclusion, "Red Dead Redemption 2" is a gaming masterpiece that excels on multiple fronts. Its meticulous attention to detail, sprawling open world, multifaceted characters, and emotionally charged narrative combine to create an experience that stands as a high watermark for the industry. It's a game that not only entertains but also challenges players to reflect on their own choices and moral compass. With its well-deserved 9/10 rating, "Red Dead Redemption 2" stands as a shining example of what can be achieved in the world of video game storytelling and world-building. It's an experience that will linger in the hearts and minds of players long after the credits roll, firmly solidifying its place among the greatest games of all time.    … Expand
  17. Samuestianloev
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia
    sino el mejor, el mejor mundo abierto jamás visto en ningún otro juego, una narrativa fantástica, un apartado jugable exquisito, ambientación increíble, preciosos paisajes acompañado de unos gráficos que algunas veces parece next-gen, pero, como todo juego, este también tiene sus fallas
    Las misiones se le pueden hacer repetitivas a más de uno,    Uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia
    sino el mejor, el mejor mundo abierto jamás visto en ningún otro juego, una narrativa fantástica, un apartado jugable exquisito, ambientación increíble, preciosos paisajes acompañado de unos gráficos que algunas veces parece next-gen, pero, como todo juego, este también tiene sus fallas
    Las misiones se le pueden hacer repetitivas a más de uno, el juego es largo, y aunque para mi eso no sea un problema, sí es cierto que algunas personas eso les pueda tirar para atrás, por lo demás, increíble
    Un juego faraonico, con millones de detalles, con un realismo i-m-p-r-e-s-i-o-n-a-n-t-e
    y una profundidad que nunca he visto en ningún otro juego.
    Una obra maestra, espero que rockstar mejore el error de las misiones en gta 6 y haya un equilibrio entre gran narrativa y misiones geniales, ya que en el gta 5 invirtieron más en misiones que en historia y en Red Dead Redemption 2 han invertido más en historia que en misiones, espero que sepan encontrar un equilibrio en su próximo gran juego. Obra maestra de los mundos abiertos, el mejor videojuego de la octava generación.    … Expand
  18. Captiosus
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    I'm well into Chapter 3 as I type this and the more I play the more I realize this game isn't a 9 or 10 game. I'm not even sure it's an 8, even though that's where I'm going to round my score to; I'd give it a 7.5 if I could do half scores.

    Pros: + Beautiful open world + Engaging story, though the protagonist is extremely dense + Open world elements present to the player organically    I'm well into Chapter 3 as I type this and the more I play the more I realize this game isn't a 9 or 10 game. I'm not even sure it's an 8, even though that's where I'm going to round my score to; I'd give it a 7.5 if I could do half scores.

    Pros:
    + Beautiful open world
    + Engaging story, though the protagonist is extremely dense
    + Open world elements present to the player organically rather than as a checklist of things to collect/do.

    Cons:
    - Minutia bogs down every aspect of the game.
    - Gunplay is horrid, significantly worse than the first.
    - Wildly inconsistent crime system.

    The pros speak for themselves, but I must elaborate on the cons. From the very onset of the game, it's made clear that you will be spending a large amount of your playtime managing the minutia of gameplay systems. Wear the appropriate clothing so you're not too hot or cold, or you'll lose stamina. Brush your horse or your horse loses stamina. Eat regularly or you'll lose health and stamina, but don't eat too much or you'll become overweight and have less stamina. Hunt for the camp, pay money for the camp, upgrade the camp (no one else does). Shave and bathe or the townsfolk won't interact with you positively. Clean your guns or they'll lose stats and eventually jam. Make sure you hunt silently and stay downwind so your scent doesn't startle your prey (or use scent masker).

    These systems start out enjoyable but devolve into complete tedium within a few hours -- and they NEVER let up. The quality of the story telling is bogged down entirely by the constant need to play Camping and Outlaw Simulator 1899.

    Also one of the most frustrating elements of the game is the crime system and how inconsistent it is. A couple examples: At one point I forgot to stow my Lancaster Repeater on my saddlebags and accidentially walked into the town of Strawberry holding it. A townsfolk decided I was disturbing the peace by doing so and ran to tell the Sheriff. I thought nothing of it, concluded my business, and left town. Moments later, I had a $10 bounty on my head and lawmen closing in on every side, shooting at me indiscriminantly, all for a disturbing the peace charge. Riding down the road in the second chapter, an O'Driscall man opened fire on me as I passed by and knocked my horse out from under me. I killed him in self defense and hid the body in the woods. A few moments later, after I'm LONG gone from the area, I get a notification that a crime has been reported and I'm wanted for murder with a $40 bounty. Despite no one having seen me there beyond the guy I shot dead.

    These incidents happen frequently. Defending yourself in fist fights or gun fights often ends up with YOU being the target of law. Even if you have high honor and no other bounties on your head. Then sometimes you can get into a fistfight in the middle of town, beat a guy to death, and get no repurcussions at all.

    Rockstar has always been hit-or-miss with their gunplay mechanics and when they initially released the first RDR in 2010 I was scared it would be a miss. Pleasantly the gun play in that game was top notch, better than most other Rockstar games. The same cannot be said for RDR2. The gun mechanics are back to the same old GTA5, sluggish, awful, design that leans heavily on aim assist to be useful. Even Dead Eye is a shell of its former self. I find myself avoiding gunfights entirely because the gunplay is so underwhelming and unrewarding.

    Unlike the first game, I'm not finding myself wanting to complete every challenge, or find every herb, or upgrade every item. The minutia has had an opposite effect on my play. I have one maxed horse and I couldn't give a damn about any others. I'm not busting my ass to buy item upgrades and I'm no longer bothering with camp chores because I'm only going back to camp when I have to launch story missions. It's easier to stay in a hotel or camp out anyway. The first RDR is a game I happily platinumed; RDR2 is a game I'll probably play once and never play again.    … Expand
  19. MrMT
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    It’s a beautiful story driven game, but it’s also slow and clunky. The first hours move at glacial pace, and it’s easy to make simple UI mistakes which make them even longer. Looting is slooooow. Searching cabinets is sloooow. Changing weapons is sloooow. Getting from a to b is sloooow. I may amend this over time, but so far I’d say it’s best in class as a living world with interestingIt’s a beautiful story driven game, but it’s also slow and clunky. The first hours move at glacial pace, and it’s easy to make simple UI mistakes which make them even longer. Looting is slooooow. Searching cabinets is sloooow. Changing weapons is sloooow. Getting from a to b is sloooow. I may amend this over time, but so far I’d say it’s best in class as a living world with interesting events and scenarios, but functionality is flawed.… Expand
  20. Catchy
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This is an updated review after completing the game.

    Story mode was great, attention to detail is the best I’ve seen in a game. However, controls and mechanics in this game is really annoying. The controls really felt clunky especially in some tight fighting scenarios, it was really frustrating. One example is when I was walking in town, I suddenly kicked a dog because my character    This is an updated review after completing the game.

    Story mode was great, attention to detail is the best I’ve seen in a game. However, controls and mechanics in this game is really annoying. The controls really felt clunky especially in some tight fighting scenarios, it was really frustrating. One example is when I was walking in town, I suddenly kicked a dog because my character wanted to do extra steps after I released the run button. I ended up getting wanted for “animal abuse”, got gunned down, and of course my manual save was 2 hours ago, autosave was after I got “resurrected”. Which brings me to the point of some annoying mechanics. I lost my horse which cost me 1400dollars, because some sneaky bounty hunters decided to jump me, I died and my horse died apparently, I respawned, but for some reason my horse didn’t respawn?!? I was left with some random horse, and again my manual save was long ago.

    All in all, a game I would recommend to complete the story, manual save often and have patience with the controls.    … Expand
  21. duffmanth
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    So I just finished the main story and I was generally very impressed with the game. The visuals, story, open world, characters, voice acting are all very impressive. The game is slow paced and there are stretches of the game that are boring/repetitive/tedious, but it's trying to tell a story, trying to immerse the player in the world, making the characters progress, and building towardsSo I just finished the main story and I was generally very impressed with the game. The visuals, story, open world, characters, voice acting are all very impressive. The game is slow paced and there are stretches of the game that are boring/repetitive/tedious, but it's trying to tell a story, trying to immerse the player in the world, making the characters progress, and building towards something overall. Too many people, especially gamers, have the attention span of a 2 year old. It seems people just want run and gun garbage games like Call of Duty that you can blow through in an afternoon!?

    Now, that being said, RDR2 has its issues. The shooting controls/mechanics need some tweaking, the hand to hand combat is frustrating cuz you can barely get a block in, the weapons/items menus could have been better laid out, and controlling your f*cking horse is an issue sometimes.

    RDR2 is a solid effort from Rockstar, it may not be a masterpiece, and it has its issues, but it's a GOTY/system seller that's better than most of garbage that's out there!    … Expand
  22. Gradstudent
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    It's a good but flawed open-world title. Certainly superior to several of those mediocrities that have come out this generation (I'm looking at you, Mass Effect: Andromeda and The Witcher 3), but it could've used shoring up in a number of areas.
  23. Agarwel
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Huge detailed word, impressive technical presentation with sone never-seen beautifull effect and impressive amount of handcrafted content (story, locations, dialogue). From the technical point of view there is nothing to complain about.
    But also - repetitive gameplay (most of the time you ride horse, shoot enemies or stealth them). And some gamedesign choices jsut takes time, but dont add    Huge detailed word, impressive technical presentation with sone never-seen beautifull effect and impressive amount of handcrafted content (story, locations, dialogue). From the technical point of view there is nothing to complain about.
    But also - repetitive gameplay (most of the time you ride horse, shoot enemies or stealth them). And some gamedesign choices jsut takes time, but dont add anything to the gameplay. Looting is detailed and slow, browsing shops is detailed and slow, hunting is detailed and slow... considering the game size and length this is nice first few times. But looting a house after 50 hours of gameplay is pain.
    The game is fun and difficult to put down because of the exploration, but not the gameplay itself.    … Expand
  24. karco
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    Good game. Graphics, animation and detalization of the environment are top notch. But game is not even close to 10/10 gameplaywise. Gameplay in latest Zelda and MGS 5 is much better and more fresh. Kingdom Come have more unorthodox open world and more creative quests. So RDR 2 is good game, a little bit more complex and a little bit more fresh than your average openworld, and a much moreGood game. Graphics, animation and detalization of the environment are top notch. But game is not even close to 10/10 gameplaywise. Gameplay in latest Zelda and MGS 5 is much better and more fresh. Kingdom Come have more unorthodox open world and more creative quests. So RDR 2 is good game, a little bit more complex and a little bit more fresh than your average openworld, and a much more polished, but not mindblowing (like Zelda, MGS 5 and Kingdom Come) gameplay experience.… Expand
  25. Velsuan
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Score (Setting-Story-Gameplay) :
    - Wonderful world! 10/10
    - Great story! 7/10 - Very clumsy and bad gameplay... 2/10 Verdict : 10+7+2 / 3 = 6.33 At this point, Rockstar should stop doing video games and start making movies... That would be very nice! OR... hire some game designers that are able to focus on actual good gameplay mechanics... The game is almost unplayable as it is    Score (Setting-Story-Gameplay) :
    - Wonderful world! 10/10
    - Great story! 7/10
    - Very clumsy and bad gameplay... 2/10

    Verdict : 10+7+2 / 3 = 6.33

    At this point, Rockstar should stop doing video games and start making movies... That would be very nice!

    OR... hire some game designers that are able to focus on actual good gameplay mechanics... The game is almost unplayable as it is right now.

    ****

    You know what... I played the game for 20 hours more... and I have to adjust my verdict on this game...

    I raise the score to 8/10.

    I have to admit... playing the game twice, what a breathtaking achievement! Sorry for the misguided first verdict. I was childish. Sorry for that.    … Expand
  26. tbouniverse
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    You can see how R* has gone above and beyond by the sheer details in this game. I disagree with the 9-10s and the 0-3s because they are either fanboys or trolls. I agree with constructive praise and criticism focused reviews which is what this is.

    Pros: - MASSIVE open world - bigger than GTA V. - Long and intense story campaign (70+ hours for me) - Reimagined fast travel mechanics    You can see how R* has gone above and beyond by the sheer details in this game. I disagree with the 9-10s and the 0-3s because they are either fanboys or trolls. I agree with constructive praise and criticism focused reviews which is what this is.

    Pros:
    - MASSIVE open world - bigger than GTA V.
    - Long and intense story campaign (70+ hours for me)
    - Reimagined fast travel mechanics makes you have to ride to your destination(encountering random events or NPC) and makes the game far more IMMERSIVE.
    - DYNAMIC characters and their actions keeps you at the edge of the seat on anticipation
    - fun side-activities like poker, five finger fillet, train/stagecoach robbery, NPC encounters with its own story.

    Cons:
    - Controls sometimes feel sloppy. Taking cover from a standing position is not smooth.
    - Can't skip a bath, grooming horse, and eating truckloads of food to stay healthy. This serves to make the game more annoying as skipping these chores influences your character stats and has to be done fairly regularly. In my experience, this served to kill momentum a lot of the time.
    - Lack of smooth fast travel mechanics in the endgame takes the immersion and adds in a headache since it can take you 7+ minutes to get to your destination.
    - Long story, if you work full-time, this will take you a while to complete since this is a 70-80 hour journey that requires a real commitment if you intend to complete it.

    This is a GOTY contender. It is a fantastic game where you can spend countless hours immersed in this world. It still has its shares of setbacks. The 97 is inaccurate as the critics failed to do a good job assessing a title for what it is, name recognition seems to play a big part in how they rate games. A better indicator is the user score, because most of the helpful reviews tells you what you need to know. 8.4/10.    … Expand
  27. Gonzi
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Everything is pretty much stellar. My only (but significant) critique is about the Rockstar formula, where there is open world in which I can be a stellar citizen, only to be showed in the shoes of a borderline serial killer in the cutscenes. This false freedom really rubs me the wrong way.
  28. sityoazzdown
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Great game, but it's an overrated 97 critic score. Red dead redemptionv2 is a third person or first person shooter/adventure game. You are trasnported back to the wild west, and this game is a prequel to red dead redmeption. You are part of Dutch's gang, which for some reason only has like 10 people.. nonetheless you basically try to survive and reach the "promiseland". Gameplay consist ofGreat game, but it's an overrated 97 critic score. Red dead redemptionv2 is a third person or first person shooter/adventure game. You are trasnported back to the wild west, and this game is a prequel to red dead redmeption. You are part of Dutch's gang, which for some reason only has like 10 people.. nonetheless you basically try to survive and reach the "promiseland". Gameplay consist of shooting, looting, side/main missions, hunting/fishing, and some side activities like poker.

    Pros: Random encounters.. you will meet strangers in your travels that may activate a string of side quests, strangers who may try to harm/ and or steal from you, strangers where your choices will effect your "honor", and a lot of random goodies that will organically only happen once, and never again. The random encounters are legit 10/10 in this game.

    Ton of content in this game.. there are tons and tons and tons of stuff to do in this game (not even talking about the main missions), side quests are decent, there are over hundreds of animals, and even some fun side activities.

    FInally, interesting group of characters you deal with.

    The So-So's: The story.. it's ok, but it has the same theme of the walking dead tv series.

    The cons: Unrewarding gameplay... there is legit nothing to buy, and all this game is about is making money, yet what's the point? Another example is hunting legendary animals... only to run 1 second faster?

    Clunky controls.. everyone's complaining about it, nuff said.

    The gunplay... meh..first there's auto aim..then you flick the analog stick up to headshot someone.. try doing this for 50+ hours, and imagine my huge eye roll when there's wave of enemies I have to kill. (and no I will not turn off auto-aim, it's the way the game was designed to be played!)

    The bounty system, total fun killer, remember the early assasins creed game where if you kill an civilian you get de-synchronized? multiply that by 100.. in the middle of nowhere and accidentally blew up an horse.. BOUNTY.. i can literally go on, but I'm sure other reviewers here already has.

    This game is great but it has a lot of flaws.. did I mention there's a decent amount of bugs? I enjoyed it, took me over a month to beat this game and not many games can do that. A huge polished world with magic in every corner, but with a questionable fun factor and flawed gameplay, it's going to be polarizing for a lot of people I believe.    … Expand
  29. spyrosmicha
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Good game but not as great as rdr1. Not a masterpiece as they try to present it. Becomes boring at some times and the multi-player is really bad
  30. ZaPaAl
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Game has huge quantity and quality in regards of characters, story, voicing, visuals. But the gameplay is basic and easy, as you can abuse dead eye over and over, which trivializes nearly any combat situation, no matter what your equipment is. Most combat is something like beeing swarmed by 50 people, which does not feel very realistic or very interesting. Game tries to aim for immersion,Game has huge quantity and quality in regards of characters, story, voicing, visuals. But the gameplay is basic and easy, as you can abuse dead eye over and over, which trivializes nearly any combat situation, no matter what your equipment is. Most combat is something like beeing swarmed by 50 people, which does not feel very realistic or very interesting. Game tries to aim for immersion, but walking at crawl speed in camp areas, slow transitions on fast travel, crafting, or even just using the interface can really strain patience.

    There are many side quests and random encounters to discover, and they can be quite fun, but you probably should stay away from all the other activities, hunting, fishing, gambling, challenges, the collecting and the open world in general. Most are not fun and very, very tedisome, they take days of playtime to complete and give you hardly any interesting reward. Some make combat even more easier and some are for unlockable fashion, but I never found any of it really worth it.
    For example, after a huge test of endurance I got myself the satchel of the east, which is a gigantic inventory upgrade. In after thought, this again made the game easier in a way it does not need, at all. Don't try to complete this game 100% or you are bound for serious exhaustion.

    Game somehow does not actually feel like it has much of "Western" vibe.

    Still, story and presentation are fantastic, but it downspirals into a very depressing last Arthur chapter. That lift's up again in the epilogue and after that reading up on what Red Dead Redemption is about, the complete story does leave a very moving emotional impact.    … Expand
  31. Darkbozo
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    This is a good game but I miss some enhancements if compared with GTA V or even RDR1. Why keep using X to run? Why we still need to smash the button in 2018 to run faster? Why Arthur keeps unequiping his weapons? Why the lack of fast travel to the base camp? Horses are not cars, they're slower. It's frustrating to cross long distances smashing X like a retard. The control and the responseThis is a good game but I miss some enhancements if compared with GTA V or even RDR1. Why keep using X to run? Why we still need to smash the button in 2018 to run faster? Why Arthur keeps unequiping his weapons? Why the lack of fast travel to the base camp? Horses are not cars, they're slower. It's frustrating to cross long distances smashing X like a retard. The control and the response time are basicaly the same as GTA5...from 2013! 5 years ago. I feel lazy to complete some of side quests due all that. My problem with this game is basically technical. On other hand...really good missions, the story is amazin. charismatic characters. the main stream media exagerated to give this game a 95+ score.… Expand
  32. Alsvha
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    The game looks beautiful, but looks aren't all and it lacks substance to make it into the scores review sites seems to stumble over themselves to give. Don't trust the hype - it's good, but not perfect, far from it.

    Overall the game is good and the story for the most part is interesting, but suffers from a number of open-world syndrome with repetitiveness. Some of the mechanics seems    The game looks beautiful, but looks aren't all and it lacks substance to make it into the scores review sites seems to stumble over themselves to give. Don't trust the hype - it's good, but not perfect, far from it.

    Overall the game is good and the story for the most part is interesting, but suffers from a number of open-world syndrome with repetitiveness.
    Some of the mechanics seems either bugged or broken by design - such as Crime and Bounties and the gun play is iffy at best as well and while you can skip the parts mostly or live with it - it's the sign that again "close, but yet so far".
    It takes quite some time to get through the character "learning" the game so a lot of mechanics are locked far into the game without any explanation between that and the help section of the game (which suffers as well) plus the challenges. You have to google a lot.
    Also I think the NPC / Companions could be more fleshed out as a lot of the content and fetch missions seems shallow at best and random at worst.
    The whole 'gray zone' between Good and Evil is far too downplayed and a little too cliche for the genre, but I can appreciate the ideas.

    So a good game, but not the hyped up game or the review-scored game.    … Expand
  33. backInBone
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    Looks great but plays not so great.
    Good: graphics, story, dialogue, voice acting, attention to details, content volume, etc..
    Bad: control, gameplay, game mechanics, quest design, etc..
    It takes a lot of time to finish and it can get tiresome at times. But the main story along with the side quests in Chapter 6 got me emotional so overall it was worth it.
  34. FogCityRoller
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    20 hours played thus far. I was super hyped for this game. Full disclosure: the atmosphere is fantastic & definitely among this generation's elite. The gameplay itself isn't at the level I expected it to be. Movement is so stiff it gives me anxiety. The story pacing is slow and at times tedious.

    Tutorial info is flashed at you too quickly and at the worst moments, except for info    20 hours played thus far. I was super hyped for this game. Full disclosure: the atmosphere is fantastic & definitely among this generation's elite. The gameplay itself isn't at the level I expected it to be. Movement is so stiff it gives me anxiety. The story pacing is slow and at times tedious.

    Tutorial info is flashed at you too quickly and at the worst moments, except for info relating to firearms and horses since you learn those while actually using them. Little else is explained when it matters. To clarify: in the middle of a riding segment when I'm trying to focus on what people are saying or doing, and watching where I am going, suddenly up in the top left corner of the screen a tip flashes in small font and last like 2 seconds. Something about medicine that I have no use for right now, what the hell did it say? I was too busy choosing dialogue options and avoiding running my wagon off the path to see it in time. This is NOT how you go about teaching people about mechanics.

    The gunplay is a joke.
    -If you're in cover you auto-aim perfectly every time you exit. You just popped out your head to see your target and are shooting at odd angles. Huh?
    -Out of cover you fight this bizarre jerky movement of the crosshair like your character has Parkinson's, despite standing still and shooting at a flat angle to your target. Huh?
    -Anyone who thinks aim will be better with an upward/downward trajectory than a sight line perpendicular to the line of gravity knows nothing about ballistics or optics.

    How does any of this make sense at all? It's like they got their notes backwards. You have to exert so much effort to get off a clean shot when actually aiming than just leaving cover and mashing the fire button. This garbage makes no sense. I wouldn't be irritated if this game didn't espouse realism on mundane details like a horse's junk changing size based on temperature. But they couldn't do ballistics accurately?

    Now I'll get over the crappy gunplay because I still love the setting, the voice acting, and storyline events like gang fights and train robberies. I will wander around this world aimlessly for hours before finishing the storyline. The game truly is beautiful. That don't mean I think it is 10/10 or GOTY material.

    -Hair does not look great in this game and pales in comparison to the rest of the graphics.
    -The human models overall aren't great unless it is a cutscene.
    -Most of the game's graphics are 12/10, then there are the few aspects that are 5/10. It should not be this inconsistent.

    The first time I shot a deer and stowed the corpse on my horse, my jaw dropped at how realistic the dangling body looked. Then there's the hair graphics, worse than The Witcher 3...a game that is over 3 years old.

    I have a love/hate relationship with Rockstar Games. They always get 95+ from major critic$ despite not being at that level at all just because of the developer's name. Then you have PC gamers who haven't even touched the game rating it a 0 because they can't play it. Both of these groups should be fired out of a cannon and into the sun.

    I do like Red Dead Redemption 2. It just isn't the GOTY trendsetter I hoped it would be. It seems to be doing too much following, not enough leading, and in some ways it's too far behind. It's a solid 8/10. God of War is the closest thing to a perfect game that we saw this year and the clear winner of GOTY.    … Expand
  35. firez
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    great game, slow paced of course but feels just like the old game which was a masterpiece.. docking points for no PC release and delay on online play. it has its control issues but it is a great story based game.
  36. Squareh00r
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    I've never played a Red Dead game before, and I had no plans on buying this based on my experiences with open world games, most especially those from Rockstar, not because I don't like them, but because I tend to get lost in the world by doing free roam and ignoring the main story quests up to a point that I get burned out or a new game releases which steals my attention, therefore notI've never played a Red Dead game before, and I had no plans on buying this based on my experiences with open world games, most especially those from Rockstar, not because I don't like them, but because I tend to get lost in the world by doing free roam and ignoring the main story quests up to a point that I get burned out or a new game releases which steals my attention, therefore not being able to finish this game at all.

    This time I took the plunge and bought the game. Since then, I've been playing for at least an hour a day (since playing for less than an hour with this game is really short). And by far I've enjoyed it and I see myself seeing (lol) this till the end. Currently nearing Chapter 4, I am now very much invested in the story, have watched several summaries of the first game even though it's not required to play this one, just because I want to know more about the back (or forward) story of the characters, the gang, and the world. That's how great the story is (so far) which made me, a non-believer, want to know more about it as I play along.

    Graphics are great and I'm just playing this on my PS4 Pro on a non-4K HDR TV. Controls are okay as well, I don't get the other reviews saying that the controls are bad. If there's one thing I'd want to change here is to add more fast travel options, but I guess they made it that way so you can see more of the world, and also because there are a lot of random stuff/side quests that you'll encounter along the way.

    So far, I'm very much in it and am expecting one hell of a ride with this game :) Will update this as I finish the game, hopefully soon. :)    … Expand
  37. BigDegs29
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    Thought long and hard trying to decide whether to give this game an 8 or 9. Finally settled on an 8. And I'll tell you why.

    Positives: • The story and characters are well written. • The graphics are gorgeous. • The attention to detail is astounding! • The integration is amazing. Characters will remember your actions, react to you interacting with others, respond negatively or    Thought long and hard trying to decide whether to give this game an 8 or 9. Finally settled on an 8. And I'll tell you why.

    Positives:
    • The story and characters are well written.
    • The graphics are gorgeous.
    • The attention to detail is astounding!
    • The integration is amazing. Characters will remember your actions, react to you interacting with others, respond negatively or positively based on how they relate to your actions, respond to what's going on in the world around them, etc.

    The "Meh":
    • Immersion. It's a little too much. It's too slow. I like to get immersed in a story, not immersed in chores, you know?
    • The open world isn't all that different from other open worlds. On the surface level it appears great, but if you dig a little you find out how shallow and empty it is.
    • I've never particularly found that Rockstar games have great controls or engaging gameplay. That's still the case here IMO. The gameplay is passable, which is enough if the story is engaging (which it is). The controls are rough, as usual.

    I've enjoyed the 40 hours I've put into it. The first 20 hours were story heavy, and the other 20 hours were exploring. I'm going to go back now and finish the story now because I don't think the exploration is worth it.    … Expand
  38. pongkrit03
    Nov 12, 2018
    8
    The 10 score reviews here must be some hardcore fanboys or Rockstar employee themselves since most of their accounts are only review RDR2 game. On the other hand, those who give 0-3 must be troll PC gamers. Anyway, I myself have played the game for 10 hrs+. Still early, but I do agree with most helpful user reviews here. This game is overrated, the score should be around 7-8. However, IThe 10 score reviews here must be some hardcore fanboys or Rockstar employee themselves since most of their accounts are only review RDR2 game. On the other hand, those who give 0-3 must be troll PC gamers. Anyway, I myself have played the game for 10 hrs+. Still early, but I do agree with most helpful user reviews here. This game is overrated, the score should be around 7-8. However, I give a 8 because I respect the sheer amazing detail Rockstar has put in this game. I will keep short here since many most helpful reviews did a great job of criticizing the bad things. Besides, I might revise my review later once I am done with the game.

    Major Pros
    - Amazing Detailed World
    - NPCs feel like real persons. Many different dialogues.
    - Hunting feels fantastic
    - Side activities are good, I love hunting down wanted criminals.
    - Various mini games. (I like poker game)

    Major Cons
    - Control is weird and need a lot of memorizing (But become less problem once you get used to it). You may need to check online for clearer explanation of control since ingame does not give you a controller mapping. (why ?)
    - No Fast travel in early game ( You need to upgrade camp to get fast travel ability but it costs a lot)
    - Law is too restrict. Bumping someone can easily lead to gunfight and you get a fine for murderer. This is not right. In real life situation, you should be able to apologize
    - Chores - can't skip taking a bath.
    - Lack of freedom in term of choices. Most of the times, you will have only 2 choices, good or bad, nothing in between. For example, there was a main mission that I had to talk with the priests, I could only talked politely with them, like I was interested in their religion, or choked their leader to dead. This felt wrong to me. I should have been able to aim my gun and threaten them to go away.
    - No quick save
    - Main character attitude is unlikable for me. I personally don't like his voice as well.

    In Sum, RDR2 is great in detailed world but not as great in gameplay. It is still a good fun game if you have patience but the realistic should be optional. For people who want fast paced game, devs should give a choice to skip chore scenes and allow fast travel at the beginning of the game.. For those who hasn't played the game yet, I would advise to wait and see if Rockstar will have a patch to tone down the wanted system or not. I love its realistic though but as it stands now my Witcher 3 is much better game in comparison.    … Expand
  39. Jezirah
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    All these reviews with 0/10 are annoying, also 10/10 with "this game WILL be amazing" who haven't played it...

    It's a solid game, nothing revolutionary... pro: big beautiful looking World good presentation smooth gameplay neutral: story - not enough seen to judge con: nothing revolutionary - too much hype world feels empty - authentic for western, but not for exiting    All these reviews with 0/10 are annoying, also 10/10 with "this game WILL be amazing" who haven't played it...

    It's a solid game, nothing revolutionary...

    pro:
    big beautiful looking World
    good presentation
    smooth gameplay

    neutral:
    story - not enough seen to judge

    con:
    nothing revolutionary - too much hype
    world feels empty - authentic for western, but not for exiting gameplay
    timesink - riding simulator
    (small one: no ballistics - when you shoot with a bow it flies straight forward)

    Good game for every western fan and for those who have nothing to play anymore...    … Expand
  40. RageoftheGODs
    May 10, 2019
    8
    8/10 and here’s why this may be the most overrated game of all time.

    I’ll start off by saying this game has an absolutely incredible amount of content and things to do in the world. The graphics are absolutely stunning, some of the best you’ll see in any game. Now that we’ve got graphics out of the way, let’s get on to what counts most: gameplay 1: +The gameplay is incredibly    8/10 and here’s why this may be the most overrated game of all time.

    I’ll start off by saying this game has an absolutely incredible amount of content and things to do in the world. The graphics are absolutely stunning, some of the best you’ll see in any game. Now that we’ve got graphics out of the way, let’s get on to what counts most: gameplay

    1: +The gameplay is incredibly realistic and immersive. You will literally feel like you’re actually living in the world. There is a mechanic for EVERYTHING; from picking up canned pears to brushing your horse to fishing and hunting. There is an animation for everything you do and they are incredibly realistic and well done. Why am I mentioning this?
    - it leads to extremely slow and sometimes very tedious gameplay. When you explore and loot a house, you have to sit through every animation whether that’s opening a drawer or searching the chimney. Everything has an animation and it can get very tedious.

    +Gun play is great, I have no complaints with fire fights. Again, you have to clean and maintain your guns which you guessed it, more animations that can get a bit tedious.

    +Maintaining your character: As you play through RDR2, you’ll have to eat food, smoke cigarettes, drink whiskey, etc. to maintain your “cores.” You have one for you health, one for stamina and one for “dead eye.” This was an aspect of the game I loved, if you eat too little, your character becomes underweight, eat too much and he becomes overweight. If you don’t maintain your cores, then your character and gameplay will suffer.
    -Some May not like this aspect of the game and just want to play the game. This is a complaint I’ve heard, so I’m listing it here even though I thought it was a great addition.

    Story:
    +The story is awesome, very engaging and you will grow to really care about the characters.
    -The story missions are very linear and scripted. They essentially just tell you what you are going to do, you don’t make hardly any of your own decisions to impact the mission. Start at point A, go to point B, do what the game tells you, then end of mission. Almost more like a movie. I will say that the story missions are fun however, I’d just like more freedom.

    Controls: I put this separate to gameplay simply because I forgot to include it earlier. Whoops.
    +The character movement is extremely realistic, very fluid and lifelike.
    -The controls can be very clunky. Because of the realism, it can annoying to position your character to pick something up or to sneak up on an enemy. Like other Rockstar games, you have to hold X/A to run. I just don’t understand this mechanic, it’s a video game, not real life, I don’t want to hold X every time I want my character to run. Otherwise he walks at a slow pace. This is a pet peeve of mine, I want my character to jog when I push the analog stick forward, not also have to hold X, it’s just an annoying mechanic.

    All in all, the game is very good and Rockstar deserves praise, but there is no way this game is a 97 out of 100. There are bugs, though minor for the most part, and gameplay is extremely slow.    … Expand
  41. BOWi
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    Context: I finished playing this game on January 2nd 2021, on PS4 Pro. I played for 72 hours. I give this game 79%, at best. (most of the lost points are for UX and bugs) The amount of bugs and unpolished things in this game is disapointing. Too many bugs are definitely immersion-breaking and occur during storytelling. During the entire playthrough, no matter what my protagonist wore, NPCsContext: I finished playing this game on January 2nd 2021, on PS4 Pro. I played for 72 hours. I give this game 79%, at best. (most of the lost points are for UX and bugs) The amount of bugs and unpolished things in this game is disapointing. Too many bugs are definitely immersion-breaking and occur during storytelling. During the entire playthrough, no matter what my protagonist wore, NPCs kept telling him to dress with warmer clothes, even though I used default outfits and had positive feedback in the UI, telling me I was wearing a right outfit.

    A second example: the game keeps shuffling your weapon loadout for obscure reasons.
    Third example: The last cutscene had me holding an invivisible gun for most of it...
    (Apparently, the latest patch introduced a lot of bugs.)

    Edited: Rockstar acknowledged the outfit bug and haven't yet fixed it. I'll bring my rating back to at least 7/10 once it's fixed.
    Edit in 2022: It has been fixed in 2021.    … Expand
  42. leaguehead
    Jan 17, 2019
    8
    This is a really good game. It's like the Witcher 3. You have to be patient, it's not all guns blazing running riot all the time. You have to buy and sell **** make potions, fish, groom your horse, help your posse with jobs. Addictive. People are saying their experience is buggy and lags. Nothing wrong with mine kids, tell mummy to get you better internet. It is rather annoying how youThis is a really good game. It's like the Witcher 3. You have to be patient, it's not all guns blazing running riot all the time. You have to buy and sell **** make potions, fish, groom your horse, help your posse with jobs. Addictive. People are saying their experience is buggy and lags. Nothing wrong with mine kids, tell mummy to get you better internet. It is rather annoying how you can't fast travel. On such a vast map you won't know fast travel until you play Witcher 3. The horse riding is frustrating also, especially when in panic situations of combat. The horse riding has nothing on Metal gear phantom pain or the Witcher 3. Online is awesome too. Can't wait till the next GTA, screw the pc lot just get it out already!… Expand
  43. viniloco
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Grande jogo, graficos incriveis, historia interessante do começo ao fim, só senti falta de mais interacao no modo historia, caça de procurados, duelos, (ate gta san andreas tem mais elementos de rpg que rdr2, poderiam começar pensar nisso né, ate porque grafico mais ilude que deixa o jogo imersivo...) talvez eu tenha alimentado muita expectativa, pra mim a diversao é mais importante que oGrande jogo, graficos incriveis, historia interessante do começo ao fim, só senti falta de mais interacao no modo historia, caça de procurados, duelos, (ate gta san andreas tem mais elementos de rpg que rdr2, poderiam começar pensar nisso né, ate porque grafico mais ilude que deixa o jogo imersivo...) talvez eu tenha alimentado muita expectativa, pra mim a diversao é mais importante que o grafico entao notei que nao balanceram o grafico com a diversao e jogabilidade, pelo menos pra mim, otima trilha sonora e efeitos, eu fechei o jogo e nao tinha mais vontade de jogar, quanto ao online, joguei no inicio porem nunca achei legal. Estou só aguardando a hora que os zumbis invadirem o mexico pra mim ir caçar eles no modo historia(vao lancar dlcs do modo historia ou ainda estão contando o dinheiro?). Ei Rockstar acorda pra vida, seus jogos foram otimos ate aqui, ouçam os usuarios, aprendam com os indies entre outras produtoras que vem crescendo em silencio. Valeu!… Expand
  44. Britmatt81
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    I really like this game. It looks amazing and feels like a movie where its realistic and feels like you are in a real world. So i wanna point out my positives and negatives.

    Positives Huge massive world which is incredible to explore. Believable characters and fun varied levels. Amazing detail and graphics Negatives. Controls are way too clunky for me as hard to stop and turn    I really like this game. It looks amazing and feels like a movie where its realistic and feels like you are in a real world. So i wanna point out my positives and negatives.

    Positives
    Huge massive world which is incredible to explore.
    Believable characters and fun varied levels.
    Amazing detail and graphics

    Negatives.
    Controls are way too clunky for me as hard to stop and turn player.
    Shootout controls are way too fiddly and cannot turn quickly and Arthur Morgan is too slow to hide for cover
    Way too easy and over sensitive to get a bounty on your head because you touched someone slightly.
    Spend the game money to buy stuff just to lose the lot once you finish the story missions.

    But ONLINE to come so will feel like a part 2 of this game.

    Just my thoughts.    … Expand
  45. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    A little too slow
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to 2010s red dead redemption where you play as Arthur Morgan, part of Dutches gang… If you’ve played the first red dead you know things go sour, so Red Dead Redemption 2 sets out to tell that story… Much like the first red dead, red dead redemption 2 sets out to immerse you with not only its environment and    Red Dead Redemption 2
    A little too slow
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to 2010s red dead redemption where you play as Arthur Morgan, part of Dutches gang…
    If you’ve played the first red dead you know things go sour, so Red Dead Redemption 2 sets out to tell that story…
    Much like the first red dead, red dead redemption 2 sets out to immerse you with not only its environment and storytelling but its mechanincs as well.. much like a team ico game..
    everything seems tedious, but its on purpose… the game wants you to feel completely in control at all times.. and its one of the things I love most about the red dead series,, you have to manually tap a button to gallop and go faster for example, you have to take care of your horse to increase its stats, it sets out to place you into another world, another time period.. youre essentially living another life away from your own… Red Dead Redemption feels that real…
    This tedium is also this games downfall…
    I loved both red dead redemption and red dead 2… however Red Dead Redemption 2 is nowhere near as enjoyable for me as the first… though they feel like vastly different games…
    Red Dead 2 isnt about exciting events taking place, no cinnmeatic moments, you feel like a member of the gang, contributing, doing jobs and collecting cash to upgrade around camp…
    and everything about this game is mythotical and slow, theres no fast travel in the way modern games have spoiled us with… you have to ride from place to place, take in this games world, run into its inhabitants and predators, thankfully this game is gorgeous at times, but I feel all the hype around how good this game looks is a little out of proportion…
    infact I feel most of red dead redemption 2 is generally overrated…
    but back to being slow… this is red dead 2s greatest asset and greatest flaw…
    for the first 20 out of 60hrs of this games campaign, I loved the slow pace living life as a cowboy… but I felt the story and game just drug on forever.. exciting things rarely happening… never really having fun…
    red dead redemption just isn’t a fun game…
    and that’s okay.. it’s a different kind of experience… again.. back to the point of wanting you to feel like youre living another life, that’s what I felt.. I was immersed into this world…
    but by the games final chapter I was just so bored, so uninterested on how anything turned out other than arthurs story…
    I just wish the campaign was fast and fun like the first games campaign… while everything around it stayed a little slower..
    just everything began to feel pretadictable, too samey… don’t get me wrong there are great moments throughout your 60 hour journey… but so much of it feels like needless padding, and things ive already done a thousand times… making me ultimately feel like the game over stays its welcome with the story…
    everything this campaign set out to achieve couldve been done in under 20 hours easily…
    there was no reason to drag it out other than a selling point of a long campaign that youll probably get too bored to even see through to the end…
    if somehow youre still craving red dead redemption after that 60 hours there is an online mode currently in beta, but I just wasn’t interested in doing more of the same with a silent protagonist with my friends online…. Sure I don’t have friends, but that’s not the point…
    the campaign itself had a hard enough time keeping my interest..
    that said I actually Love Red Read Redemption 2…
    I was just over it before it was over…
    Youll get your moneys worth here… but youll probably end up searching for the ending on youtube.
    I give Red Dead Redemption 2
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  46. Amleida
    Oct 28, 2018
    8
    I'll reserve my full review until after I've actually finished the game. I would like to point out that fast travel exists in the game, you just have to unlock it from the camp first, you kneejerk hobos that are freaking out over it.
  47. Figaro79
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Beautiful but very boring. Max 8/10. Hipe game, not masterice, soso game. 90% of game is horse riding. BORING!
  48. VmsCritic
    Mar 16, 2019
    8
    This is the first Rockstar game I've played. The focus on history and single player has caught my attention. The level of detail/graphics of the open world is amazing, outstanding even The Witcher 3. The beginning of the game is slow, so is the traveling by horse. I lacked patience a lot of times. In the chapter 3 the game became way better due to the change of city, landscape, enemies,This is the first Rockstar game I've played. The focus on history and single player has caught my attention. The level of detail/graphics of the open world is amazing, outstanding even The Witcher 3. The beginning of the game is slow, so is the traveling by horse. I lacked patience a lot of times. In the chapter 3 the game became way better due to the change of city, landscape, enemies, history, and the game just got better in chapters 4-5-6. Athur Morgan protagonist's performance is amazing. By the end of the game, I felt it was worth it.… Expand
  49. K5000i
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    all of these weird new accounts popping up to give out 0 scores really should be taken off as if u cant write an true honest review you really should just keep ur trap shut .
    still i'll try to give my take on this,
    so top marks of looks as everyone has said as for the controls , they seem to be about the same as gta , i'd like a 3rd speed in between walking & running tho, combat    all of these weird new accounts popping up to give out 0 scores really should be taken off as if u cant write an true honest review you really should just keep ur trap shut .
    still i'll try to give my take on this,
    so top marks of looks as everyone has said
    as for the controls , they seem to be about the same as gta , i'd like a 3rd speed in between walking & running tho, combat controls are ok & pretty much as the same as rdr & gta ,the weapon wheel has got me afew things only due to r1 release to select get muddled up with holding the stick in the direction i want to select & i release all buttons at once, but most gunfights are pretty easy with deadeye slow mo anyway ,quick combat mite be a bit harder but a fire arrow or explosive shot takes out most things as the target lock snaps on the same as most rockstar games.
    hunting is great & a good upgrade from rdr so mostly just more from the 1st rdr game.
    As for the story i kinda liked it ,by the end i like how arthur played out as i chose the good path. so by the time the last ride came up i had loads of side stuff done so was nice to hear the voices of the people i had met & helped along the way,of course there are afew slow & down moments but since i had played the 1st rdr game i knew how to keep the side content checked off during the main missions, iv still got afew things to do but only the exotics & cig cards really,but all of the side stuff works into the main game as if u want to boost ur stats or get better weapons its in the side missions & extras ie legendary animals leads to charms which give boosts & pelts for better equipment , the dreamcatchers lead to better bow skills ect ect ,its all linked together
    now for the bad points ,none of which will take the game into red like so many of the liars who scored 0 on here who seem to be unaware of what a bad game really looks like, ,., anyway
    yeah the slow camp walking is abit of a pain but as i said as 3rd walking speed would be nice,
    enemies seems to just spawn in during mission fights so u will get 3 guys on the left bang bang bang ,them 4 more will spawn in on the right bang bang bang bang , then 3more spawn in at the back ect ect if u run up to the spawn point u can get them appearing right next to u so bit too scripted there,
    the hunting legendary animals seems to always have the same 3 steps to it
    the games checkpoints & dead eye made everything a little too easy,iv still to go back & replay alot of missions so i can get the 70 gold but i rarely died in game & if i did i wouldnt be too far back during any mission , tho gta5 had this same thing as well & it made that game too easy as well.
    things in the middle ,ie parts of the game i want fussed about ,not good or bad
    the camp idea was good enough tho id go off for days & as long as u dropped of 1 or 2 hunts everyone was happy & i always was overstocked with goods & money (by the end of the game i had $20k) so i go tall the upgrades & kept the camp happy with little effort
    the horse bond in was ok but at times it freaks out & slows down or just heads for a tree, but as long as u get the hang of things u find out how far u can push it before starts shaking & bucking around,
    & thats about all in all, a pretty good game with afew issues but not many at all,    … Expand
  50. dape
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    To start with obvious: It is obviously one of best games this year. Great story, characters, graphics. Amazing voice acting.
    But...
    Accents in this game are totally wrong: I wanted cowboy simulator got my everyday simulator: "eat, shave, bath, pick clothes, clean horse, clean gun, pad horse, pad gun, pad beard, tend to camp". This is completely overshadowing story in my mind. On top of    To start with obvious: It is obviously one of best games this year. Great story, characters, graphics. Amazing voice acting.
    But...
    Accents in this game are totally wrong: I wanted cowboy simulator got my everyday simulator: "eat, shave, bath, pick clothes, clean horse, clean gun, pad horse, pad gun, pad beard, tend to camp". This is completely overshadowing story in my mind. On top of that there are outdated mechanics - 5 years ago it was cool, but now openworld games had moved. Bad fast travel, bad autotravel, sometimes traveling for dozens of minutes in a courier missions. Bad shooting mechanics - it got worst from GTA V if you can believe it. Still - game is very much worth playing, just has some annoyances that can take away lot of fun.    … Expand
  51. witcher6999
    Jan 28, 2019
    8
    Это лучшая песочница в которую я играл за последние годы.
    Огромный открытый мир, система квестов явно вдохновлена Ведьмаком 3, так как по дороге встречается много интерактивных приключений и выполняя один квест, через 20 минут ты уже можешь делать совсем другой, который встретился тебе по пути.
    Охота и рыбалка сделаны очень качественно с проработкой даже таких деталей как запах главного    Это лучшая песочница в которую я играл за последние годы.
    Огромный открытый мир, система квестов явно вдохновлена Ведьмаком 3, так как по дороге встречается много интерактивных приключений и выполняя один квест, через 20 минут ты уже можешь делать совсем другой, который встретился тебе по пути.
    Охота и рыбалка сделаны очень качественно с проработкой даже таких деталей как запах главного героя и направление ветра.
    Основные квесты это вообще шедевры в лучших традициях Рокстар, без комментариев 10 из 10.
    Единственный минус игры, это пожалуй довольно сложное на первый взгляд управление, но со временем привыкаешь )    … Expand
  52. Floosticky
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Rockstar forced their staff to work 100 hour weeks. I wish they would have had them fix the movement and shooting mechanics.
  53. Incoming_Attack
    Jan 29, 2019
    8
    Don't listen to these terrible low-score metacritic reviews playing this down as over-hyped. Here is what the game offers.

    Although it can be debated that the combat can seem under cooked and lackluster. While the objectives being mundane and repetitive, Red Dead Redemption 2 is what you make of it. Combat: The first major argument people will make against the game in the slew of    Don't listen to these terrible low-score metacritic reviews playing this down as over-hyped. Here is what the game offers.

    Although it can be debated that the combat can seem under cooked and lackluster. While the objectives being mundane and repetitive, Red Dead Redemption 2 is what you make of it.

    Combat:
    The first major argument people will make against the game in the slew of garbage user reviews is the combat. While it remains clunky there are some positive components. Killing an individual with a head shot or undertaking combat against a band of marauders feels satisfying. When firing weapons such as pistols, shotguns, carbines etc. the player can feel the kick of the weapon and the satisfying crackle it makes as you land a long distance shot killing a man from behind cover with a head shot. Other mechanics that assist the adrenaline of combat is the cover and dead-eye system. Combining the characters movement with the slow-motion gunslinger ability adds an interesting dynamic. It doesn't feel inherently overpowered and requires a bit of experience. When finally mastering this mechanic it not only makes you feel like your a character within a spaghetti western but provides a further sense of satisfaction to the combat when you eventually start unloading lead on 5 or 6 men with impeccable accuracy.

    Atmosphere:
    From the gritty mud roads of Valentine to the New Orleans inspired Saint Denis, everything from characters, interactions, locations and small details cooperate together to produce one of the most artistically driven atmospheres in recent video game history. Rockstar's new game world provides a great sense of location variety offering almost every type of player an area that feels interesting to them.

    Addressing many of the major issues from previous rock star games such as Grand Theft Auto where the world although large felt empty. RDR2 makes everything feel much more alive. Walking through towns you can see character's day to day routines, different community's mannerisms and how they interact with you, the player. Committing an act of violence on a town won't be forgotten and important decisions that you make affect the population's opinion of your character.

    This combined with little details such as personality in the most obscure of characters and emotional and dialogue responses to actions you have committed provides one of the best senses of consequence and realism that's on the market today.

    Not having appreciation for these elements is self-evident in many of these low meta critic reviews, as it doesn't provide for people who only want to shoot and listen.

    Story:
    The main narrative of RDR2 is decent at best. It offers a compelling enough story about Arthur Morgan and his cohorts and it does provide extra fan service and lore around the universally loved John Marston. While compelling at times, many interesting ideas are thrown away the moment a mission is completed. With some missions feeling uninteresting and bland at times.

    Pros
    -Great graphics & sound design
    -Deeply immersive atmosphere
    -Impeccable attention to detail
    -Decently sized map
    -Unique interactions with characters
    -A satisfying sense of discovery
    -A well designed healing system
    -Decisions that matter

    Cons:
    -Combat can be irritating
    -Story isn't consistently entertaining
    -Certain quest lines don't have an overall effect on your character when they should    … Expand
  54. JSagittarius
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Tak konecne dohrano. Tenhle jeden obrovsky kousek. Skoncil jsem na peknych 83% celkove kompletace. Coz vůbec není spatne. A hura se tu ted pekne rozepsat :D

    Asi zacnu prvne s chvalenim. Ten svet je něco uzasneho. Ten svet je proste jedna z hlavnich postav v tehle hre. Hlavne ze zacatku clovek jenom rad projizdi kolem a snazi se objevovat. To je další vyborny aspekt tehle hry. Kamkoliv    Tak konecne dohrano. Tenhle jeden obrovsky kousek. Skoncil jsem na peknych 83% celkove kompletace. Coz vůbec není spatne. A hura se tu ted pekne rozepsat :D

    Asi zacnu prvne s chvalenim. Ten svet je něco uzasneho. Ten svet je proste jedna z hlavnich postav v tehle hre. Hlavne ze zacatku clovek jenom rad projizdi kolem a snazi se objevovat. To je další vyborny aspekt tehle hry. Kamkoliv clovek pojede tak najde něco zajímavého. At uz je to dobrodruh co hleda zakopane poklady podle map, rozrezane telo masového vraha vyzivajiciho k jeho chyceni, chudaka jednonohého vojaka kteremu se splasil kun a odjel mu i s protezou, dalšího chudaka na kterého spadl kun, nebo dalšího chudaka kterého kousl had :D Timhle tim „random“ prvkem tahle hra exceluje. Svet kolem hrace pomalu roste. Tam kde jedna rodinka zacala se zaklady domu tak později ma hotove zdi a ve finále strechu.

    Další věc která se tyka světa. Zvirata, to je také něco dokonalého. Spoustu hodin jsem strávil jenom tim ze jsem lovil a pozoroval ruzne typy zvere od nizin az po hory. Ziskani spravnych zbraních na jejich lov apod.

    Proste atmosféra divokého zapadu je zde vypilovana do neskutecne vysky. Priroda, svet, lidi v nem. Tohle proste je pecka.

    Graficky to bylo také pekne. Je mi jasne ze v tak velkem svete se to proste sem tam neda uhlidat. Sem tam skobrtani anice ale nic hrozneho. I když mi prislo ze v epilogu toho bylo vic nez ze zacatku. Jakoby na nej autori uz nemeli tolik casu :D

    Ted uz budeme pomalu klesat :D Pribeh, no zadna luxusni story to moc nebyla. V nekterych pripadech jsem se pristihl jak otacim oci v sloup z rozhodnuti nekterych postav. To same pak platilo pro „příběhovou nesmrtelnost“. Proc nebyl problém prezit obrovskou přestřelku kde hlavni postavy prepadla nejaka skupina a v cutscenach to proste někdo musel koupit, a pak nasledne ho sunda chlap s nozem…. Postava Dutche byla od pulky k nesneseni. Porad jenom mlel o tom jak potřebujeme peníze a jak potrebujeme poslední velkou akci a jak pak odjedeme pryc….. a furt a furt to mlel. Nejzajimavejsi postava byla Mrs. Adler a ještě par. Hlavni postava Arthura byla fajn (co s nim autori udelali). Jen to byl proste ten typ: Prines tohle, prines tamto…… Slo to podle me udelat mnohem lepe. To same se da rici o samotnem finále hlavni casti. Ta honicka na te hore. Neskutecne prkenné. Ten finalni souboj byl cely, meh….strasne nuceny. No a epilog jsem tak nejak dohral z donuceni :D (holt jsem nehral první dil :D) Hodnoceni hlavni linky pribehu – tak 7/10.

    Ted si rejpnu do nekterych hernich mechanik. Toho člověka co delal design inventare bych vyhodil. A toho co delal nabídky, navigaci v menu apod. bych hned vyhodil po nem. Ty vole to byli nervy s tim menu. Třeba v obchodech stou knihou to byl dobry napad a sedelo to. Jenze navigace v menu, nejake filtrovani věci nebo takhle uplne priserne. To same platilo pro specialni obchody nebo upgrady v kempu. Clovek ani poradne nevi ze si muze poridit nejaky upgrade protože je to nastrkany pod peti kliknutima v dalších 30 zalozkach…..grrrrr. Sbirani itemu po svete……..grrrrrrrrrrrrr…. ke vsemu se musí prijit (coz chápu) ale k tomu se ještě musí postava natocit spravne. To ze to ma primo před sebou nestaci. On musí stat uplne presne. Navíc hra hraci vůbec nic nerekne. Ja rozumim ze hra ma spise mlcet a nechat hrace si tu hru prozkoumat ale tohle je uz moc. To ze když podrzim option tlacitko ze mi to rovnou zobrani mapu ? Takze nemusim jit do menu, vybrat mapu. Nebo ze když drzim tlacitko na sbirani tak Arthur sbira vse ve skriny a projizdi hned supliky ? Takze to nemusi clovek mackat porad dokola ? Tyhle věci proste ta hra tomu hraci mela rici. Místo toho mi opakuje same debilni napovedy které jsou k hovnu.

    Toho kdo rozhodl ze v kempu a v interiérech se bude chodit jen pomalu bych nakopal doprdele. V prvním kempu to jde ale jakmile je ta část kde je kemp v baraku a pokoj hlavni postavy je v patre….. grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. To same plati pro presun mezi questama. Ze zacatku to clovek nejak dava ale od pulky uz je to akorát prodluzovani hratelnost. Questy kdy jsem musel fakt projet celou mapu byly priserny. Tam jsem pak něco odevzdal a jel zase celou mapu zpatky. Neskutecne to rozmělňovalo pribehove napeti a zážitek. Mela tam byt moznost rychlého presunu v tech Questech. Sice je tam fast travel ale to je hlavne pro mimo pribehove prozkoumavani. To je fajn. Jen s téma questama to posrali.

    V tom ovladani když mel Arthur s necim interaktovat to bylo fakt prkene jako prase. Pomale chozeni. Prodluzovani hratelnosti presunama. Všechny tyhle ty věci tu hru neskutecne kazili.
    Svet, atmosféra, aktivity, nahodna setkani, zver 10/10
    Pribeh, ovladani, prkenost interakce, menu 6-7/10

    Vychazi mi tak nejak známka 8/10

    PS: Jo a ty hajzlove mi 2 mesice potom co jsem si hru koupil na PS4 ohlasi PC verzi :D    … Expand
  55. Dovahslayer
    Jan 21, 2019
    8
    I'm about 60% done with the game and ready to give my honest opinion about it. This is a tough one to judge. A tough one because everything that is not gameplay is pretty much 10/10. The graphics can't get much better on this hardware. The soundtrack is amazing. The writing superb. The world, ecosystems, NPC's awesome.
    And yet the gameplay is absolutely horrendous. Here is why:
    - The    I'm about 60% done with the game and ready to give my honest opinion about it. This is a tough one to judge. A tough one because everything that is not gameplay is pretty much 10/10. The graphics can't get much better on this hardware. The soundtrack is amazing. The writing superb. The world, ecosystems, NPC's awesome.
    And yet the gameplay is absolutely horrendous. Here is why:
    - The control scheme. I think every sane person can agree it's pretty bad. Complicated, unintuitive and inconsistent, no point writing an essay about it.
    - The actual controls of your character. The animation is very, very heavy. It's not realistic (unless Arthur is constantly drunk and drugged), it's impressive looking. While I'm okay with having running disabled in camp/certain situations why the hell can't I fast-walk outside the camp/buildings? The only three options available for the most of the game are: slow walk (you move even slower than NPC's), run and sprint. It's not immersive, it's immersion breaking. The only choices I have is to walk so slowly, my companions scream at me to hurry up and I can't effectively get anywhere or run which is way to fast to be immersive. The lack of fast walk outside the camp is just mind-boggling.
    - The mission structure is insane... ly bad. Missions consist mostly of walking/riding (read holding 1 button) while listening to dialogue. The rest of it is mediocre gunplay and heavily scripted events. Many people argue GTA followed the same principle (I don't like comparing these two very different series but for the sake of argument and mental exersise let's do this once) GTA missions indeed are structured comparably but driving cars in GTA is actually very engaging and one of the strongest points of the game (not to mention other means of transport such as helicopters, planes, bikes, you name it). In RDR2 riding horses is cool, but gets boring so very quickly the devs themselves decided to add a cinematic travel so you don't actually have to do it.
    - The scripting and autosaves are so bad, they give me flashbacks to 2003. Most of the missions have you follow a very specific path. If you walk too far you failed. If you don't go to X in time, you failed. You've fallen too far behind, you failed. Et cetera, et cetera. The game heavily punishes any kind of creativity, it wants you to do exactly as you're told and see exactly what you're intended to see. In addition to that checkpoints are sometimes awful (one example is while sneaking to a certain place: if you get discovered at any point you have to restart and the checkpoint is... before a 5-minute carriage ride). The post is too long as it is so I won't give many examples, but this is the first game in maybe 10 years where I've actually noticed a terrible checkpoint system.
    - No difficulty settings. While the gunplay is serviceable, the lack of difficulty makes the shooting sequence tedious as hell. Arthur can literally eat a few shotgun rounds before he falls and has a slow-mo op deadeye ability pretty much always up. The only difficulty there is comes in the form of incredibly clunky controls that can ocassionally get you killed.
    These are my main gripes with the game. I think RDR2 is an amazing piece of entertainment that fails hard as a game. My final score so far would be somewhere between a 4 and a 9 out of 10. It honestly depends on what you want from the game. If you want any sense of challenge, progress or mental exersise, there is absolutely none to find here. If all you want is to chill, take in the environment and watch a good story unfold this is the product for you.
    I've developed a love-hate relationship with RDR2 as I believe games should take advantage of the medium and use gameplay to enhance the experience and do things way outside the reach of the "traditional" entertainment. That's why it irritates me to see a product so caught up in itself, it forgot it's a game.
    If you've gone through this post this far, I want to apologize for any weird grammar you had to go through. This is not my native language and I was in a bit of a hurry but tried my best. Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  56. g8or8de
    May 18, 2019
    8
    It was a good game, but there are so many niggling issues and old gameplay mechanics (e.g. bad aiming, slowing down character movement in certain areas of the game) that really prevented me from enjoying this game. Although it's a good game, I would describe the gameplay as frustrating.

    Still, worth a play, but not a masterpiece.
  57. Metayerju
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Beautiful. Sometimes lengthy. Stiff mechanics. Gameplay is not too bad. I like it for 60 hours of play in nature.
  58. Izago
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2 é um jogo muito bom com muitos mais muitos detalhes e recursos se tem no jogo, se eu fossse citar tudo é extremamente feito com carinho e precisão, mas tem coisas que tem tanto detalhe que se tornam chata no jogo, por exemplo limpar arma, eu esqueci inumeras vezes de limpar a arma e a animação não é tao rapida assim e nos temos mais de 20 armas e ai? No acampamentoRed Dead Redemption 2 é um jogo muito bom com muitos mais muitos detalhes e recursos se tem no jogo, se eu fossse citar tudo é extremamente feito com carinho e precisão, mas tem coisas que tem tanto detalhe que se tornam chata no jogo, por exemplo limpar arma, eu esqueci inumeras vezes de limpar a arma e a animação não é tao rapida assim e nos temos mais de 20 armas e ai? No acampamento ele tem que andar lento? pois tudo é muito lento nesse jogo devagar e demora, isso faz com que prolongue o jogo mas sem o dinamismo necessário e isso é muito chato. O jogo inicilamente é muito confuso com controles confusos e muita informação e dica, e o jogo tem meio que um "tutorial" de umas 6h de jogo (para que o jogador aprenda as coisas básicas do jogo).

    Em quase toda missão você precisa ver cutscene de 3 minutos para depois ir com alguem da gangue até um local que demora mais 2 minutos de "conversinha" pra matar alguem e ter mais uma cutscene e depois você volta para o acampamento para ver mais uma cutscene.

    O jogo é fudido em várias coisas mas é muito lento em si, na missão principal se tornando chato joga la e faz com que a a história do jogo se torne excessivamente longo, poderia cortar varias missões do jogo e tirar umas 20h de jogo para melhorar, o modo livre do jogo é incrivel por outro lado, se torna mais divertido jogar livre fazendo as missões secundarias do que as missões principais.

    É um otimo jogo com muito mais altos do que baixos, trilha sonora impecável em quase todo momento ela é colocada simplismente certissima, uma historia boa no jogo, tudo é dinheiro, dinheiro e mais dinheiro, o mundo é muito bonito com toda a sua imensidão mas as texturas dos rostos dos personagens secundarios é fraca, as vezes muito estranha, mas o sandbox é um dos maiores jogos ja feito e com a quantidade de detalhes, personagens, armas, animais, plantas, cavalos, arremessaveis, roupas, chapeus e animais lendários.    … Expand
  59. mefdns
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    One of the best games for me. Perfect optimization for PS4. But i think more action with gunplay would be great. And shooting aspect can be better (how it feeling, how it controls).
  60. Empyrea
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    This is my first ps4 game and ok graphics are great but in my opinion this game can be boring especially because of the riding thing. It can get tedius. And I don't know why they did that when in the previous game they did a great job giving you the choice of traveling instantly. Now you only can do that from your tent once you've improved something of your camp. And let's no talk aboutThis is my first ps4 game and ok graphics are great but in my opinion this game can be boring especially because of the riding thing. It can get tedius. And I don't know why they did that when in the previous game they did a great job giving you the choice of traveling instantly. Now you only can do that from your tent once you've improved something of your camp. And let's no talk about the train. I finished the game without using it because always that I needed it wasn't available. Great! About the language for non native, I had the same problem than in GTA V, they talk to much when you are riding and normally characters have a lot of accent so you can barely undestand what they say and you cannot read while you are riding. Because all of this, in my opinion this game doesn't deserve more than an 8. And yes, this is a good game and it's about at least 40 hours of gaming (which is the double than the previous game) and that's ok. The main problem here is riding thing which I can't understand when it was already solved in the first Red Dead Redemption.… Expand
  61. negativeions
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Horse riding simulator, the series. Directed by Quentin Tarantino.

    This game is gorgeous. Bloody gorgeous. There is so much detail. Every bottle, bush, floor tile, brick, lamp post, plant, pipe is modeled and textured immaculately. It's so immersive. A couple of times I was in awe. The mid-19th century interior of the mansion in Saint Denis is incredible. I wanted to just walk around    Horse riding simulator, the series. Directed by Quentin Tarantino.

    This game is gorgeous. Bloody gorgeous. There is so much detail. Every bottle, bush, floor tile, brick, lamp post, plant, pipe is modeled and textured immaculately. It's so immersive. A couple of times I was in awe. The mid-19th century interior of the mansion in Saint Denis is incredible. I wanted to just walk around inside. The chandeliers were beautiful. The stage show cinema! Really cool. Graphics are A+.

    Sound is good as well. The score is good. The few country tracks aren't my taste but the final mission score and end credits score were great.

    The story is alright. Voice acting was great. Good dialogue for the most part. Many scenes had me laughing. Although, I found Arthur annoyingly goody-too-shoos by the end of it. Well, it is called red dead redemption after all. But still...

    And now the major issue: Gameplay. Looking through the end credits it's very hard to believe so many people worked on the gameplay. There's gotta be some money laundering going on or something. Rockstar went too far to the side of realism and animations. It would have been better if the controls were more responsive. All those years prior Rockstars own Max Payne has more responsive control. All they had to do was elaborate on those. Add contextual animations maybe but you have to keep the responsiveness. Never annoy the player. That's like gameplay 101. The gameplay is too lumbering as it is. I found myself overshooting destination objects or taking cover in spaces I didn't want or just struggling with generally unresponsive behavior sometimes. Melee combat was pretty pathetic. Mash square to block/dodge, circle to attack, rinse repeat.

    Other annoying gameplay mechanics (or lack thereof):
    -game doesn't make not use of of PS4 gyro. I don't care if hardly any 3rd party devs use it, it's there, it makes the experience better, USE IT. Right thumbstick for large, coarse movements, gyro for finer, granular aiming. Common sense. But no, only Nintendo has the intelligence to come up with that. Well, now it should be the standard. And if any other game after Breath of the Wild doesn't use gyro for aiming it's a FAIL.
    -when I place weapons on my person, they should be on my person AT ALL TIMES unless specified otherwise. The game decides that any weapon that's not in your holsters, will be put on the horse whenever you ride the horse, so you may or may not have to reequip them, it seems random or after a long time. Stupid. Speaking of which, don't auto choose what weapon is good for me for a mission. Let me figure it out, Tell me what the situation is through the characters then I can decide what the best weapons for the job are. Another common sense thing not implemented so it's a failure of basic common gameplay sense.

    RE: saving and dying. I would have preferred if the game was more like an RPG, where when you die, it's game over. You must reload. It takes away from the immersion when you die and you just start again nearby. There's little consequence for dying. It's just annoying. But very annoying because sometimes you fight in some random event, die and can't get back to that event with no chance to redo it. All Rockstar had to do was to allow random events to be replayed like missions and/or have the game auto-save BEFORE events so you have a chance to redo them. Also the game should save like an RPG where it saves your exact position and the exact state of the game world so you can reload and choose to do things differently to see what happens. Hopefully future Rockstar games can be like that.

    I wish the morality system made more of a difference like Knights of the Old Republic. I wish there were different endings and missions depending on how you play -- good guy or bad. I get that there is only 1 true story but more games should scrap that. Games are not movies.

    Zooming in and out of the map is painfully slow. The way fast traveling is presented is also a failure. I don't remember the names of the places. Just show me a map of where the place I can go to actually is so I can see how close it is to where I need to go. Use the same map screen from the options menu. This is common sense so that's just complete laziness.

    Oh, also there's no way to get rid of weapons you don't want. You have to scroll through all the crap you pick up and you'll be doing that a lot because the game doesn't keep the weapons you choose on your person. Which is just dumb.

    Oh and the idiocy of making the player do the mundane tasks like building a fence or whatever. Just cut to the end of the scene. Don't make the player do that sh*t. What're you drunk? That's a waste of development time.

    Despite these gripes, the game is still very immersive. For the most part I enjoyed it but it could have been better.

    8/10    … Expand
  62. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption. You play as Arthur Morgan who is a member of the Dutch Van Der Linde gang. The story is the standout here but be aware that it will require a commitment from the player to see it through to the end.

    The world of Red Dead 2 is huge and a sight to behold. Gorgeous vistas that have a variety of different    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption. You play as Arthur Morgan who is a member of the Dutch Van Der Linde gang. The story is the standout here but be aware that it will require a commitment from the player to see it through to the end.

    The world of Red Dead 2 is huge and a sight to behold. Gorgeous vistas that have a variety of different climates really immerse you in this vision of the old west. The graphical fidelity extends to the character models and the horses too. The way snow is displaced as your character wades through it for instance. Yet, perhaps this is also one of Red Dead 2's shortcomings.

    While the attention to detail and animations is top-notch. At times it can be painstakingly slow to do a simple action like looting a body. This may not seem like a big deal but it adds up over time. This extends to the lack of a fast travel system outside of the wagons or trains you can catch from major settlements. You're going to be doing a lot of riding on horseback. You get to take in the beautiful world that has been created. But there is a lot of downtime between missions.

    Combat and gunplay are satisfying and visceral. There is a variety of ways to approach a given situation. You can lasso horses and people (even dragging them if you choose). There is a lot of open-ended sandbox play to be had.

    Less fun are some of the context-sensitive actions. I can't count the time I mistakenly punched my horse when I wanted to mount it instead.

    There is a lot to love about Red Dead 2, especially a wonderful soundtrack with songs like "Cruel Cruel World" by legend Willie Nelson. It has some annoyances but these are fortunately minor and worth overlooking to see the story through to the end.    … Expand
  63. werewolf3d
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    Witcher 3 seems better for me .... But its a great game - Game of the year for sure ....
  64. ClarkKunt
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Best looking game of this console generation and maybe even on pc. Animations, weather effects, lighting etc. are really impressive. Story is pretty good, but gameplay is a bit slow and stiff.. But you will get used to it after few hours. I won't talk about framerate, because you know, peasant stuff. Especially in cities it´s painful for my eyes. But again, you will get used to it.
  65. lirlandais
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Il est clairement surcoté, beaucoup trop de choses à gérer, la maniabilité est encore plus lourde que le 1er, franchement déçu de se côté.
    Et que dire de la localisation? Entre être sans arrêt en train de lire les petites aides en haut à gauche en même temps lire les sous-titres et jouer, c'est horrible. Parfois il manque même des phrases entière. Avec tout l'argent qu'amasse Rockstar je    Il est clairement surcoté, beaucoup trop de choses à gérer, la maniabilité est encore plus lourde que le 1er, franchement déçu de se côté.
    Et que dire de la localisation? Entre être sans arrêt en train de lire les petites aides en haut à gauche en même temps lire les sous-titres et jouer, c'est horrible. Parfois il manque même des phrases entière. Avec tout l'argent qu'amasse Rockstar je pense qu'ils pourraient se donner la peine de faire des doublages dans plusieurs langues, d'autres studios moins fortunés le font alors pourquoi pas eux!
    Le framerate fait le yoyo, Faire un jeu magnifique ok, mais qu'il soit stable c'est mieux.

    C'est un très bon jeu, mais il ne mérite pas les notes qu'il se paye juste parce que c'est Rockstar....ça rappelle les notes ahurissantes que se prennent les Call of Duty chaque année.    … Expand
  66. Odessa161rus
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    Игра хороша , но ставлю 8 баллов из за версии этой игры на PS4 pro , местами жуткое мыло !!!! и да , главное .... могли бы и озвучку завести
  67. Mikeb86
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    Playing on a standard ps4 and I have to say the game looks amazing, however there’s no denying the gameplay is slow and has a clunky feel to it but I’ve had no major issues with anything so far, no crashes, not noticed any major dips in fps, I however don’t agree with the majority of reviews, yes the open world looks great but it is nowhere near the best open world, it’s quite empty to bePlaying on a standard ps4 and I have to say the game looks amazing, however there’s no denying the gameplay is slow and has a clunky feel to it but I’ve had no major issues with anything so far, no crashes, not noticed any major dips in fps, I however don’t agree with the majority of reviews, yes the open world looks great but it is nowhere near the best open world, it’s quite empty to be honest, yes there’s lots of animals, plants etc, but I prefer locations, hidden places in open world games and on that part games like Skyrim, fallout, witcher 3 have way better and fleshed out environments to explore, this is still a great game by all means just don’t fall for the hype that this is game changing, I’m hoping it doesn’t follow the typical rockstar formula where the majority of the game is repeating the same style quest over and over, but ten hours in, so far so good, I’m impressed. Also don’t be put off by some of the reviews, there seems to be some very bitter people out there, pc players mainly, it’s kind of sad to be fair… Expand
  68. josei1985
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    Visualmente espectacular. La historia, aunque una maravilla, se toma demasiado tiempo y el primer tercio del juego se hizo muy cuesta arriba. ¿Es aburrido? Sobre todo en ese primer tercio. Por lo demás una joya visual que hará que tu PS4 parezca un avión a punto de despegar. La jugabilidad me ha parecido lo de siempre. El pegar tiros es más reconfortante con puntería manual. DemasiadoVisualmente espectacular. La historia, aunque una maravilla, se toma demasiado tiempo y el primer tercio del juego se hizo muy cuesta arriba. ¿Es aburrido? Sobre todo en ese primer tercio. Por lo demás una joya visual que hará que tu PS4 parezca un avión a punto de despegar. La jugabilidad me ha parecido lo de siempre. El pegar tiros es más reconfortante con puntería manual. Demasiado contenido secundario y coleccionables.… Expand
  69. Berrlett
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Simply a master piece, worth the wait and would even be semi comfortable to say game of the year 2018 hot candidate along side god of War, from gameplay to narrative, atmosphere, characters and guns everything really thought through. I loved Arthur Morgan even if some movement weren't 100% polished the other thing I would have added are fast travel right from start as game map quicklySimply a master piece, worth the wait and would even be semi comfortable to say game of the year 2018 hot candidate along side god of War, from gameplay to narrative, atmosphere, characters and guns everything really thought through. I loved Arthur Morgan even if some movement weren't 100% polished the other thing I would have added are fast travel right from start as game map quickly expands as well as quick saves rather than going back a fair amount of the story every time you're dead. All in all a great experience, this year matched by God of War as these 2 will have a heated fight for GOTY.… Expand
  70. Suntherion
    Aug 21, 2019
    8
    What this game does good it does amazing and what this game is lacking it's very bad at.
    If you would like to be immersed by a western world, this is a game for you. It's a open world with a lot of details and beautiful visuals. I find the music in the game to be very fitting to the setting as well. if you want to get the most out of the story you need to play the whole game and should    What this game does good it does amazing and what this game is lacking it's very bad at.
    If you would like to be immersed by a western world, this is a game for you. It's a open world with a lot of details and beautiful visuals. I find the music in the game to be very fitting to the setting as well. if you want to get the most out of the story you need to play the whole game and should also try to take on as many side missions as you may. However the gameplay in itself is lacking, which of course, in a video game is important. The controls feels the same as in Grand Theft Auto (Which in my opinion was the worst about GTA aswell). This is still an extremely good game, particularly for those looking for a realistic experience.    … Expand
  71. sosad
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is great but not the best, some controls is too detail and annoying. i really hate that after loading a save, the character is randomly in somewhere not where i saved.… Expand
  72. fhqwhgads12
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This is clearly an amazing game with such a huge scope, but after a while I just got tired of it and couldn't wait for it to end. I didn't even finish the entire epilogue before uninstalling the game.
  73. NZAnimeManga
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    It's good. Very good - I'd recommend trying this. I would wait for a sale though. I cannot justify paying £50 for this.
  74. blinkdgb
    Dec 3, 2018
    8
    Listen, for people on here saying that you cant use two guns, one in each hand, well you can! and you can take peoples coach's and horses and so much more....you have to play more than 5 hours to have the double gun but still. People on here obviously haven't even played the game and all these bad reviews are just terrible! This is a great game. You don't want to have everything handed toListen, for people on here saying that you cant use two guns, one in each hand, well you can! and you can take peoples coach's and horses and so much more....you have to play more than 5 hours to have the double gun but still. People on here obviously haven't even played the game and all these bad reviews are just terrible! This is a great game. You don't want to have everything handed to you right away or you will start saying " They give you everything in the at the start and by the time you get half way through it gets boring". You guys aren't gamer's... This game is worth the $60 no doubt. there are people on here saying that didn't finish the game but giving it low scores....straight dumb. i will say it is slow at first but after the first few hours its fine.… Expand
  75. Dubeau
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    RDR2 is a fun rpg, but you do have to accept the cowboy thing. The story is long and somewhat repetitive, but really interesting if you see it like a small cult problem. I often like the side quests more. The graphics are superb and the world design is just amazing in details. Facial animation is a mix bag and depends on what character is in play. The music is in style and of good quality.RDR2 is a fun rpg, but you do have to accept the cowboy thing. The story is long and somewhat repetitive, but really interesting if you see it like a small cult problem. I often like the side quests more. The graphics are superb and the world design is just amazing in details. Facial animation is a mix bag and depends on what character is in play. The music is in style and of good quality. The sounds are spot on. I was impressed by all the animals sounds. The gameplay is a mix bag. The gun fights are acceptable and often fun, but I have experienced a lot of targeting issues. The horse riding required bounding. But the difference of going from the first level to the last isn't that great. There was a lot of small issues with the horse: placement, control, getting stuck in objects. I greatly recommend you do manual savings. Relying on auto save will put you in bad situations. I give the game a 82%. Small bugs all around but the game is huge. By no mean this game is for children, it violent and gory.… Expand
  76. Utrab
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    First of all, this is a GREAT game. However it's not a masterpiece. It has *like any other game* it's flaws. Rockstar is great at building a lively and beautiful world, sure. However they tried to create a game which was too realistic. You have to do everything and at first this seems like a great idea because the animations are amazing and the details are huge. But after a while, it justFirst of all, this is a GREAT game. However it's not a masterpiece. It has *like any other game* it's flaws. Rockstar is great at building a lively and beautiful world, sure. However they tried to create a game which was too realistic. You have to do everything and at first this seems like a great idea because the animations are amazing and the details are huge. But after a while, it just gets tedious. The graphics are amazing and even at a base PS4 it looks gorgeous. Lightning effects are some of the best I've ever seen in a game and the story is classic Rockstar, a huge, well written chaos. Arthur Morgan could be Rockstar's best character in terms of writing and I really enjoyed playing as him. Open world is beautiful as expected and it's full of things to do. Side-missions are as good as main-missions and random encounters are big fun. However sometimes the story just drags and you really feel like you are doing the same thing all over again. One last flaw is the epilogue. I get the point but it's WAY TOO LONG. Overall, great game.… Expand
  77. auditbadger
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  78. ramafonde
    Dec 26, 2019
    8
    This game has lot of amazing things, but also a lot of dumb mistakes that hold the experience down. I think the strongest point is the story. The characters are masterfully crafted, and the game makes them interact in an impressively natural way. The story of the gang is interesting from start to finish and it is able to create very powerful and memorable moments. There are some low pointsThis game has lot of amazing things, but also a lot of dumb mistakes that hold the experience down. I think the strongest point is the story. The characters are masterfully crafted, and the game makes them interact in an impressively natural way. The story of the gang is interesting from start to finish and it is able to create very powerful and memorable moments. There are some low points like chapter 5 but the game quickly recovers from it. I have no big complaints about the plot, just minor nitpicks. The world is also very detailed, full of life and side quests which makes it very interesting to explore, i think it is by far rockstars best world and is also a strong point. My issues with this game are related to gameplay; the cover system is completely broken, combine this with the clunky movement of the character and things can get really frustrating at times. Also, the game never forces you to try new things out and punishes you for experimenting so you always end up using the same 3 weapons. I think this is a shame because there a lot of tools at your disposal that if used properly could lead to much more interesting gameplay, but there is no real reason to think outside the box so you always end up fighting the same way which becomes repetitive after a certain point. But overall i think there is more good than bad, it is a shame because this game could have been a masterpiece but there is a lot of dumb mistakes that boggle down the experience. Still, the story is very good and the open world is fascinating so id recommend this game to everyone, but it is definitely not the generation defining game some people are hyping it up to be.… Expand
  79. oknsnl
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Gameplay : 6 (Meh Combat Mechanics)
    Story : 10 (Best story ever)
    Horse : 8 (Good riding but it is overused too much :))
  80. UnknownMight
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    + Arthur Morgan is hilarious
    + interesting plot for the most part + myriad of ways to commit crimes for earning money, if only money wasn't useless Cons: - money is useless: upgrading guns or anything is just for kicks since there is really no need with the exception of fast travel maybe - since money is useless, there is little motivation to do all those fun crimes the game    Pros:
    + Arthur Morgan is hilarious
    + interesting plot for the most part
    + myriad of ways to commit crimes for earning money, if only money wasn't useless

    Cons:
    - money is useless: upgrading guns or anything is just for kicks since there is really no need with the exception of fast travel maybe
    - since money is useless, there is little motivation to do all those fun crimes the game offers. You can rob trains, stores, stagecoaches etc etc but for what???
    - enemies drop like flies, they never increase in health so you run through the story with a generic repeater, I don't even know where I picked it from, I definitely never upgraded any guns
    - some nonsensical scenes: if a major char can die by walking into a trap, why doesn't Dutch die when waltzing into a mansion full of armed people with no cover???
    - the gameplay basically hides behind its writing: at its core you do the same thing over and over. Go to some place, shoot people eventually. It's just the setting changes everytime which gives the illusion of gameplay variety, and it works. Shooting people on a train then shoot people on a stagecoach later kinda feels different, you just don't have to take a closer look    … Expand
  81. SaviorGaming
    Jan 8, 2019
    8
    There isn't a lot to say and yet there is a ton at the same time. the story is great, the graphics are amazing. It may also have the best open world in gaming, at least if you are looking for something outside of the fantasy realm. The online however leaves much to be desired and after you finish its story leaves you with next to nothing to do. The single-player experience may be as closeThere isn't a lot to say and yet there is a ton at the same time. the story is great, the graphics are amazing. It may also have the best open world in gaming, at least if you are looking for something outside of the fantasy realm. The online however leaves much to be desired and after you finish its story leaves you with next to nothing to do. The single-player experience may be as close to perfect as any game out there but when your online experience has many microtransactions and little content its hard to justify rating it to high at this point.… Expand
  82. MannWithNoEyes
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome. These beautiful horns start up as Arthur rides through the blizzard and over the mountain with wind chimes twinkling in the background. It’s just 3 seconds in and I already am in love with this game. But what’s even crazier is that it gets better. The characters in the gang are complex and interesting. They all feel real distinct and all are attempting to find their way in a rapidly changing America. They’re all complicated and layered people and watching them all interact in the camp is so interesting. The camp, by the way, is awesome. Like Zelda, there are so many little details in this world that encourage you to just watch your surroundings. Your reputation changes with your actions in other towns, shopkeepers will be short with you if you’re known for stealing in a town. The characters all have their own schedules that are dynamic and can change with rain or as the story develops. They’ll play poker with each other, they’ll have drinks, they’ll get into arguments, they’ll fight, even their actions on their own are consistent with their character. Like Dutch can be found sometimes listening to classical music because he’s idealistic and believes in elevating himself. A lot of nights you can find them telling stories around a campfire. Even these minor side characters in the towns are developed in ways most other games don’t even try to do. These poker players in this town are just total dickheads. These two psychos murdered their mom and will try to rob you. People will actually react if you steal their horse and then return it to them later. There are a ton of little details sprinkled throughout the world that encourage you to press and probe it for little secrets and try to uncover what happened in these mysterious, creepy places. The story, too, is extremely strong. Each mission keeps building on the last by fleshing out these characters further and continuing to test their limits as the ties of the gang are strained and everyone just tries to hold on to what they care about before it all comes tumbling down. Despite their flaws, I truly cared about and loved these characters which made their circumstances all the more tragic. In the first half of the game I was completely enthralled, there were so many iconic moments and then D’Angelo came in here with Unshaken and I was floored. I could not wait to see what was next. Then: chapter 5 hit and all of the forward momentum of the story completely stopped and then for the rest of the game meanders towards a weak conclusion. And as the story started to falter a lot of other issues started to show for me as well. The cover system feels ancient, a lot of the game is spent just riding around on a horse, the combat gets a little repetitive as it just feels like one shooting gallery after another, and there are just not that many ways to approach the missions in the game. If the combat was just a little bit more dynamic than sitting behind cover or if there were more ways to approach missions then the weaker segments of the story would be forgivable but as it stands there is a dramatic drop in quality from the first half of the game to the second. Still, even the weaker segments in this game have some good moments in there and I wouldn’t even classify them as bad just weaker than the rest of the game. I would rather play the second half of this game than most other games this year. Definitely right now I’m going to give Red Dead 2 an 8 out of 10, but when I replay it that might bump it up to a 9 for me.… Expand
  83. Rage1947
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Single Player
    - Great story
    - Lovely environment/Graphics
    - Amazing cast and antagonist
    Very high attention to detail

    Online
    As bad as GTA 5 Online.....
  84. ocelotx
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    С этой серии я начал уважать Rockstar как разработчиков.
  85. se7enX90X
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    Gotta love all the moronic edgelords that came on here and gave this game a zero
  86. fetqqq
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Great game.
    But 8/10, -2 points because of:
    1. uncomfortable fast travel
    2. annoying law system(example: I caught a thief who stole my wallet - hit him and I'm wanted)
    3. "modern agenda" that sometimes(rarely) kills the atmosphere of Wild West realism
  87. maxgreat73
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    The game is good, huge, and with a very deep narrative. But it's still a classic open world, with a lot of things to do, but quite repetitive and sometimes boring. The hunt is good, but spending so much time to hunt every rare animal is too repetitive. The gameplay is really slow, and quite easy, no much challenge. It's stunning, but I didn't fell as part of the world and it's not asThe game is good, huge, and with a very deep narrative. But it's still a classic open world, with a lot of things to do, but quite repetitive and sometimes boring. The hunt is good, but spending so much time to hunt every rare animal is too repetitive. The gameplay is really slow, and quite easy, no much challenge. It's stunning, but I didn't fell as part of the world and it's not as engaging as in The Witcher 3 for example.… Expand
  88. ProNoob
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Deep, rich in variety and with an excellent story. RDR2 is masterful in so many ways, but let down slightly by clunky gun mechanics and minor gripes. The world we play in is the most alive I've seen in an open world game, the details in execution of side missions, NPC's who go about their daily lives, random events and the beauty of the map itself are all astounding. The exploration,Deep, rich in variety and with an excellent story. RDR2 is masterful in so many ways, but let down slightly by clunky gun mechanics and minor gripes. The world we play in is the most alive I've seen in an open world game, the details in execution of side missions, NPC's who go about their daily lives, random events and the beauty of the map itself are all astounding. The exploration, hunting, crafting and mini games are all fun in their own right and you can lose a lot of hours within them, which is what I'm doing on my second journey through the game, slowly slowly. My biggest problem is that the gunplay doesn't flow and is rather clunky for the most part, and there isn't really enough of it through main missions as you will spend more time getting to them than you will actually shooting, and being a cowboy game shooting should be done way better than it is. Dead-eye makes it all easier, but it is already quite easy, so I rarely use it, unless I use quick draw which is actually very well done. The story is brilliantly written and acted out, and especially by Arthur, which gets better as the game goes on.

    I recommend this game to anyone who wants a great story, deep world and wants to sink a lot of hours into.    … Expand
  89. HopXombie
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    On my second play through of story. Music, brilliant, Open world, breathtaking, Story arc, In general above average, character arcs, great for a video game. Animal behaviors, very good.

    What sucks...Game play (combat), out dated and clumsy. Inventory system, average. Linear game play, really sucks, no opportunity to play independently. NPC's telling you what to do every step of a    On my second play through of story. Music, brilliant, Open world, breathtaking, Story arc, In general above average, character arcs, great for a video game. Animal behaviors, very good.

    What sucks...Game play (combat), out dated and clumsy. Inventory system, average. Linear game play, really sucks, no opportunity to play independently. NPC's telling you what to do every step of a mission. "move up, move up, get down there" lol. Episode five Ugh! WTF. This part of the story arc seems pointless and took me out of enjoying the immersive experience of playing the game. The epilogue episodes were at times boring and for me too long.    … Expand
  90. rob_innes23
    Oct 9, 2019
    8
    I'm not going to try and say that this game is a groundbreaking experience, I am also not going to call it overrated. Red Dead Redemption II is a flawed masterpiece. It oozes quality and attention to detail that much is obvious, not to mention that Arthur Morgan may just be one of the most well written characters ever begot by fiction.

    Rockstar delivers yet another riveting story that    I'm not going to try and say that this game is a groundbreaking experience, I am also not going to call it overrated. Red Dead Redemption II is a flawed masterpiece. It oozes quality and attention to detail that much is obvious, not to mention that Arthur Morgan may just be one of the most well written characters ever begot by fiction.

    Rockstar delivers yet another riveting story that provides a beautiful context to their original classic. With characters so rich and believable coupled with their precariously downtrodden circumstances makes for a character driven story that is wholly unforgettable.

    All of that said, it isn't perfect. I am perfectly aware and in equal measure appreciate that traversing the south of America in 1899 isn't going to be the same as cruising through Los Santos at 130mph in a supercar with nitrous speed, but in terms of gameplay the constant horse riding from point A to B is pretty monotonous towards the end of the game once the game's novelty starts to fade. Some of the mission designs are straight up archaic with dull shooting galleries with deemphasised aiming that essentially play themselves.

    All in all, it is still an excellent game that, in spite of it's flaws, earns its redemption.    … Expand
  91. Split_Decay
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    In its lows it defines open world adventure. It its best it defines the same thing on a larger scale. I will openly admit I loved this game. From the varied cast of characters to the all-out shootouts it had me gripped. The open world was vast and very open, it allowed me to feel like a hard-head cowboy in the western dunes or high-rise mountains.

    While it played, felt and generally    In its lows it defines open world adventure. It its best it defines the same thing on a larger scale. I will openly admit I loved this game. From the varied cast of characters to the all-out shootouts it had me gripped. The open world was vast and very open, it allowed me to feel like a hard-head cowboy in the western dunes or high-rise mountains.

    While it played, felt and generally gave a gripping story and adventure, there was a couple of things that let it down. One of them was the lonesome cavern of the open world. Sure, it was beautiful and nothing was off limits, but at times it got bland and boring. For example, you could be riding the road from Saint Denis to Valentine and absolutely nothing happens. Maybe on the off chance you encounter a random event or some roguish thugs, nothing too grand though.

    The second downside was the lack of content after the epilogue. Once the main campaign is done you have a small epilogue to tie up the loose ends. After that though there is not much going on. No DLC content for the story either makes for not much fun.

    In conclusion this game is good, even great. The problem is the world can be too expansive for an actual enjoyable experience. I’m not saying make a gun shootout on every corner, but after you have passed a blind man about 30 times, I might as well have shot him and forget it ever happened. Also, with there being no solid content after the main story it does make you wonder. Now I like Rockstar as a company but, this game feels to have been made to be short term popular than a longer running title.    … Expand
  92. danield80
    Jun 23, 2021
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is an enormous game. The insane amount of detail cannot be found in any other game. Most of the time it runs at 30 fps which is pretty impressive for a game like this. Only my base PS4 sounds like it's going airborne any second.

    It's a typical Rockstar game, meaning countless hours and dozens of repetitive main missions which feel like errands.
  93. Professorfett
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Game of the year talk is upon us and you will see many, and I mean many people proclaim Red Dead Redemption as their game of the year. They won’t be wrong it isn’t a bad game at all, but I will talk about the game without the rose-colored glasses on for a bit and tell you that Red Dead Redemption 2 is a fantastic game with some noticeable flaws.

    You are part of an infamous outlaw gang    Game of the year talk is upon us and you will see many, and I mean many people proclaim Red Dead Redemption as their game of the year. They won’t be wrong it isn’t a bad game at all, but I will talk about the game without the rose-colored glasses on for a bit and tell you that Red Dead Redemption 2 is a fantastic game with some noticeable flaws.

    You are part of an infamous outlaw gang on the run from the law from beginning to the end. The gang you play is from the first game, but unlike the first one you don’t get any real new questions to ask just more answers. Let me explain. In the first you hear stories of Johns past and you can imagine what it was like. This game being a prequel they take time to only answer without really setting up anything new to the characters or any real new backstory to the ones from the first game. Arthur is your new main character that for the most part you can customize throughout the game. He is a good fit, but compared to other character in the gang you ride with he is way less interesting. I would have liked to play as the gang’s leader Dutch and get a closer glimpse into his madness. He is by far the most interesting character and I only wish he was the focus of the story. The campaign is long and the story has many cinematic moments that make you truly feel like an old west cowboy which is all we can ask for.

    The gameplay however is where more of my gripes come into play. The biggest one is the fact the game doesn’t know when to end. It has a good 4+ hour epilogue that they split into two parts. Rockstar typically speaking epilogue isn’t that long hell at max I’d expect 30 minutes. This wouldn’t be a problem if the 4 hours were action packed or emotionally engaging. Instead you do chores for half of it. Look I can shovel **** in real life I don’t need a game for that experience. I also couldn’t stand the horse mechanics in this game. I hate that I couldn’t fast travel and whistle for my horse because the dumb beast wasn’t near. My personal favorite which in fact made me fail a couple of missions is my horse’s ability to run head first into a tree. I did this more times than is funny, and after a while I almost shot the damn thing because that is such a stupid thing to include in a game with horses. I can ride my horse through a forest in The Witcher and get out unscathed, but in Red Dead I get near a tree and this stupid animal rams head first into itself preservation be damned. I want to end on a good note so I will talk about the gunplay. I love how the guns feel in this game. I chose the more powerful slightly slower weapons in the game but I felt it. I also adored when the missions would have you do these scripted scenes that felt like they were ripped out of a western movie. The world felt so alive that the town, random strangers, hell even the shops all remembered you and your actions.

    Overall Red Dead Redemption 2 is a great game and will still manage to make my top five games of the year. Some will love it more than me and that is fine it is a solid game. The things that annoyed me just really irked me to the point of not having a good time. In the end it is like 90% fantastic and like 10% not I give it still a full price.    … Expand
  94. peap21
    Aug 28, 2019
    8
    I'll make it relatively short:
    +++ : Visually STUNNING game. This is the most beautiful open-world I've seen on console. Decent amount of content.
    - - - : I've had very little fun playing this game. I still wonder how a AAA game like RDR2 can get the controls so wrong and counter-intuitive. I don't remember RDR1 to be so painful. The gameplay was compromised in favour of realistic    I'll make it relatively short:
    +++ : Visually STUNNING game. This is the most beautiful open-world I've seen on console. Decent amount of content.
    - - - : I've had very little fun playing this game. I still wonder how a AAA game like RDR2 can get the controls so wrong and counter-intuitive. I don't remember RDR1 to be so painful. The gameplay was compromised in favour of realistic physics/gestures. It's clumsy and confusing. You WILL shoot people whilst trying to politely interact with them.

    I wanted to play online pretty badly, but after 60h of single player I really couldn't take it any more.
    A very good game that could have been a great game.    … Expand
  95. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Rdr2 is a very very flawed game. But the strength of its writing is what makes this game such a worthwhile experience.
  96. popo876
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    pretty good game, fun to play If you are looking for something more like a adventure and not into something that have a non stop action all the time that your game. As a game dev myself seeing all those small detail in the game is so impressive. this help a lot to the immersion of the player.

    When I bought the game I was expecting a gta with cowboy in the far west and yes the engine is    pretty good game, fun to play If you are looking for something more like a adventure and not into something that have a non stop action all the time that your game. As a game dev myself seeing all those small detail in the game is so impressive. this help a lot to the immersion of the player.

    When I bought the game I was expecting a gta with cowboy in the far west and yes the engine is for sure the same and you feel it, but in gta everything go faster. In rdr2 everything is slower, is a bad thing and a good thing. In video game sometime you need to remove a bit of realistic situation for being able to play game. I understand the decision of only fast travel with train, but its not for all the player. Also for some mission its just a followiing a dude on your horse and I will have like to skip some of those moment, but in the same time you get very close to the character and your horse.

    the story and the visual universe are for sure incredible, for the gameplay its a bit more low, but if you like a good story and a pacing a bit low this game is for you. Also the game is very very very big and long.

    Sorry for the bad writing, I'm french Canadian    … Expand
  97. St1llers
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    Смешно смотреть как ПК бояри опускают оценку шедевральной игре, только из-за того чтоона не вышла на их ущербной платформе) Игра супер!!!
  98. ShockLobster
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    This game is an amazing piece of work. The attention to detail and nuance is awe inspiring, for a video game. The story and character development walk the line very well between providing original and engaging tales and people, while providing nods to both pop culture / spaghetti western entertainment interpretation of the cowboy era... and some of the hard truths about it.
    As a game    This game is an amazing piece of work. The attention to detail and nuance is awe inspiring, for a video game. The story and character development walk the line very well between providing original and engaging tales and people, while providing nods to both pop culture / spaghetti western entertainment interpretation of the cowboy era... and some of the hard truths about it.
    As a game though, RDR2 is not a perfect game. It isn't a 10 out of 10, a 5/5, a 100% or such. Playing the game itself, is where flaws show their ugly faces.
    Weapon equipping seems to have taken an odd step backward to the 'Halo' mentality, where you have a set number of holster slots you can field. I'm actually mostly alright with this. It's what happens when you interact with your horse, that there is a problem. Your longarm slots just plain depopulate. So, any time you get on your horse and plan to get off, you really need to check your weapon wheel to make sure your longarms came with you. Sometimes, arbitrarily, they do not.
    L1 is the button for readying / holstering your weapon. Intuitively, you would expect that whatever weapon you held last is what gets unholstered with L1. In this game, it's not only not the case, it's nearly completely arbitrary what happens. If you do absolutely nothing else from the last time you drew and holstered your weapon, you'll draw the same gun, whether it's a longarm or a handgun. If you had a longarm used prior, but you stop to loot a guy before engaging in combat again... you'll draw your pistol instead. If you skin an animal, you'll holster/unsheathe your knife, not a gun. If you carried something and dropped it or stowed it on your horse, you'll unholster... your hands. I am not sure what compelled the developer to not simply code the 'unholster' button to just default to 'whatever gun was intentionally picked last', but here we are. L1 doesn't even have any particularly transforming behaviors depending on context, like L2 or square or the rest. This is frustrating and I can't see how anyone could justify this functionality as 'fun' or 'intended'.
    Every other game out there from the beginning of this generation uses either the options button or pressing the touchpad as either going to main menu, or going to map. The touchpad is commonly used for map. The touchpad here instead changes camera distance. I've been playing this game for two days now and i am still pressing the touchpad thinking 'map'. I know long-press on options brings up the map, but it still bothers me. Not a big complaint, but the choice to make the buttons function as such aren't intuitive.
    The cues for context button presses are reduced to this tiny indicator in the lower right. I can understand they don't want to obstruct the visuals, but at the same time, what good are the visuals if you can't look directly at them because you have to watch out for a potential button to push that'll save your life, prevent you from reloading? The indicator should have been made a bit more ostensible.
    Difficulty in this game is weird. You're nearly immortal, so long as you can take cover. Step out of cover though and you may as well have stepped in the direct path of every bullet on earth. A hostile finds you out in the open? One or two guys can be manageable, but anything in excess of that, especially when it seems like they were warped in just outside of camera view to barrel down on you with horses that are absurdly fast, you're dead before you can even touch off dead-eye. Wolves will just tear out your throats with a one-shot, and can take an entire cylinder dump from a revolver and still come at you if you don't hit them in the head. Reloading sees you losing money and whatever skins / animals on your horse you haven't dropped off. I wasn't expecting Dark Souls punishment to come along with a rather obnoxious spike in difficulty over my original RDR experience.
    Lastly, the survival mechanics are much too tedious. Having stamina, health and deadeye being finite resources that you grow, are expected parts of the game. The 'cores', and worrying about having to drop to a submenu and eat a goddamn can of corn, or peaches or something, is just tedious. Add to that, having to wait *three days* between stew servings at camp? Seriously? I'm the dude on the ledger that's providing 2/3rds of the camp's income and logistical engineering leadership, yet I'm entitled to a plate of stew every three days, *and* the stats menu has the temerity to point out that i appear to be "underweight". The 'core' mechanics and tedium involved with keeping yourself fed, are needless in a mostly cinematic action experience type game such as this.
    Summary, RDR2 is a gorgeous game filled with amazing character, attention to detail, and horses that never stop pooping. It is marred however by problems with the 'game' part of it, that prevent it from being perfect.    … Expand
  99. rednutgaming
    Nov 7, 2018
    8
    I think a lot of these negative reviews are just impatience people who should maybe stick to something a bit more fast paced. i think the game is good there are a few issues no questioning that but every game has had some teething issues in the first stages of release before the patches come along and fix things. well worth the money and i would make that purchase again without question.I think a lot of these negative reviews are just impatience people who should maybe stick to something a bit more fast paced. i think the game is good there are a few issues no questioning that but every game has had some teething issues in the first stages of release before the patches come along and fix things. well worth the money and i would make that purchase again without question. as a returning red dead fan i was content with the prequel even thou it is questionable were the character actually fits into the story given there was no prior mention of him. all and all good solid game with a potential to grow with a few updates!… Expand
  100. WizardOfCoke
    Mar 11, 2019
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of the few games I picked up on release day last year, and it took me around five months and that was because at first I was enjoying my time with the game but that slowly changed I found elements to be tedious and monotonous, by the time I got to the prologue I just wasn't as interested in seeing the story play out and so it became a game where I would playRed Dead Redemption 2 was one of the few games I picked up on release day last year, and it took me around five months and that was because at first I was enjoying my time with the game but that slowly changed I found elements to be tedious and monotonous, by the time I got to the prologue I just wasn't as interested in seeing the story play out and so it became a game where I would play if I had nothing else I wanted to play as I just wasn't enjoying the overly realistic approach to the game as it made it far harder to have simple dumb fun.

    Let’s break it down, the game's story is possibly one of Rockstar’s best and while I didn't find it as interesting as GTA 5's story I did find myself enjoying two thirds of the story as I said I drifted away in the prologue as it felt like it was added purely put smiles on the faces of Red Dead Redemption diehard fans it was small quest all about how such a small insignificant part of the character's journey I personally don't feel like it needed to know the majority of the prologue it could've been kept ambiguous and I wouldn't have a complaint. But it was that portion that let down the entire game for me as I just stopped caring and lead to me not reminiscing about the experience from the first two thirds the parts I actually enjoyed and at points loved.

    How realistic is too realistic? That is a question I asked myself towards the end of the game, I've always enjoyed free roam games because it's usually a game I can pick up and play and just have some dumb fun for an hour with Red Dead I found myself getting bored at the constant stocking up your health, stamina and dead eye with consumables, you also had to clean your weapons to ensure it fired with the best damage, and if you want to try out a wacky hair style have fun waiting for it to grow as the magic barbers don't exist. And while I see that someone will enjoy these features I just didn't care for it by the end I would've preferred an option to turn it off and just allow regen so I can just mess around in this huge open world without thinking well I can't start a shootout because I haven't got many cigars meaning I'm not allowed to use deadeye, it just slowed down the game to a pace that made it tedious and boring.

    Read Dead Online, how could it fail? GTA 5 is overall an enjoyable experience with so much content and ways to play and the original Read Dead's multiplayer was incredible I put as many hours into that as I did with the single player and I just didn't find it enjoyable, it has so many features from the single player causing the same issues and it forces the story down your throat trying it's best to assure you play through it to a point where I just stopped caring and stopped playing and from what I can tell it's failed nowhere near as many people play is as what was expected.

    Now even if I’m mostly negative in the review you must understand this game still has so many elements that are incredible it’s going to go down as one of the best games for several reasons and I’m pretty sure you can just look at any other review and you’ll find all those reasons so I don’t feel the need to go into detail here but just understand I would still say this is a good game just not the best game for me.

    I think this game could've been amazing game, but it's just not an amazing Red Dead Redemption game, it has elements that would work in a DayZ or Arma setting with the large open world with realism elements the multiplayer could've had so many elements that would lead to huge roleplay servers but with Rockstar running all the servers that won't happen for now. I hope we see a Red Dead Undead Nightmare 2 as I think many of these elements will work better in that compared to a traditional Red Dead.    … Expand
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
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  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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