Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. Cheesie_Wotsit
    Oct 26, 2018
    3
    Grand Theft Auto V DLC mixed in with Assassins Creed 3. That's what i've gotten from this after 10 hours of play. Won't bother finishing it as i'm bored now. Too grindy and not much going on other than the usual stuff that we've already played in a Rockstar game a million times over already. Runs poorly with bad frame rate dips and clunky controls. Just watch someone stream it.
  2. 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
  3. Legend6
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    This is an art of game.
    But not just a very fun game.
    And little boring....
  4. RomeoSaint
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is a true masterpiece. Don't be fooled by the red reviews, these are just unhappy PC players who are only hating and not reviewing.
  5. MaDDeW
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the best game. Best story. Best gameplay. Best graphics. Best everything. People who say, it's bad, bcause there is no PC version, you s*ck.… Expand
  6. predator73
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    You play in the living and evolving western world. In the game world this game is like a french revolution. Do a hundreds of hours of time travel in the Wild West!
  7. DK88
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game. Near perfection. Giving a 10 to equal the zero h8ers, otherwise it would be 9.5, which is not possible. You can almost feel the hard work Rockstar put into this game. Giving a 0 for reasons like "no PC Version" is just unfair. Shame on all of you h8ers.
  8. Barbod
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Every thing is perfect in red dead 2 . That's what we expect from this game.
  9. bestgodman
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    It's hard to wait until the November multiplayer
    The last generation of contemporary console
  10. MikeG4Life
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Wow Rockstar Games done did it again a real masterpiece definitely goty, The realism in this game is simply amazing with some amazing detailed graphics, story, characters and the music score is beautiful, I hate that people’s making a big deal out of the realistic features can’t wait for online in November hope it’s not a pay to win with buffalo cards etc like gta online because it totallyWow Rockstar Games done did it again a real masterpiece definitely goty, The realism in this game is simply amazing with some amazing detailed graphics, story, characters and the music score is beautiful, I hate that people’s making a big deal out of the realistic features can’t wait for online in November hope it’s not a pay to win with buffalo cards etc like gta online because it totally took the fun out of the online because everyone has lock on rockets vehicles etc lol.… Expand
  11. zephir93
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    e alla fine arriva rockstar e non ce n'é per nessuno, si dimostrano nuovamente i migliori sulla piazza tirando fuori l'ennesimo gioco che ci farà ricordare questa gen più di tutti.
    ancora troppo poco per tirare le somme, ma si tratta sicuramente di un capolavoro memorabile.
    grande sceneggiatura, comparto tecnico sontuoso, musiche che accompagnano ogni momento del gioco, fasi di shooting    e alla fine arriva rockstar e non ce n'é per nessuno, si dimostrano nuovamente i migliori sulla piazza tirando fuori l'ennesimo gioco che ci farà ricordare questa gen più di tutti.
    ancora troppo poco per tirare le somme, ma si tratta sicuramente di un capolavoro memorabile.
    grande sceneggiatura, comparto tecnico sontuoso, musiche che accompagnano ogni momento del gioco, fasi di shooting riviste e migliorate ma soprattutto... un'ia innovativa che reagisce alle nostre azioni. Questo é il salto di cui l'industria aveva bisogno da troppo tempo.

    dopo half life 2 finalmente enormi passi in avanti, rockstar come neil armstrong.
    settato nuovo standard impossibile da raggiungere    … Expand
  12. Tre251
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece of work. Coming from a PC gamer! I would buy a "used" console for this...
  13. hernaxx
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Le pongo un diez, solo por el hecho de que están entrando en enjambre niñatos medio bobos poniendo ceros sin haberlo tocado. Metacritic no debería dejar poner puntuaciones hasta pasado un tiempo desde el lanzamiento, porque esto es de coña y no tiene ninguna veracidad.
  14. Julious
    Oct 26, 2018
    0
    The game looks like GTA 5, sometimes it seems that this is it, only with mods. Rockstar had a good advertising campaign, but I personally did not like the game. At the beginning, she tries to seem interesting, but these are just scripts to start the game.
  15. clinfor
    Oct 26, 2018
    3
    It crashed multiple times on PS4 Pro even after downloading 3 patches. As for the game itself it is very boring and clunky. The character movement is not natural at all. Regarding the story mode it looks like it was a rushed release like God o War: out of place cutscenes and out of place missions
  16. ELGuztavos
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Best game I've played since the Witcher. The amount of content is overwhelming. Beautiful and amazing in every way
  17. mrfoxys
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Play it for 10hour straight, this games so beautiful, brilliant story so far, world sooo freaking big, to much to do..i love slow pace games like this.
  18. The_Steep
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best example of how high-quality games should be in an open world. Anyway, nothing new is Rockstar.
  19. Esshadow
    Oct 26, 2018
    4
    Just like most open world games, the novelty wears off and the world feels dead. It has nice gunplay but it gets repetitive fast and its story is its only saving grace.
  20. sw1ft111
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    NOFAP November now is possible thanks to this game.... thanks rockstarfor this game
  21. anto81
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Best open world game ever made,as usual Rockstar set the bar and on this one is very high,perfect!!!!
  22. saintninja
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    THIS. IS. AWESOME, DUDE! This is not a game. Seriously. This is new life, revolution in game industry! Sorry, Geralt, but you will be second now... Here astronomic level of detalization. Not polygons. But life of whole world. Everything here is alive. No programming, alive! Yes, you must play this... not game... masterpiece!
  23. amaclansm
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Ii think this game will be GAME OF THE YEAR 2018. One of the greatest games I have ever played.
  24. Kha-San
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    From the first 30 minutes of the game I knew I'll just like it. I mean a lot. A masterpiece and a must to play, you won't regret playing this masterpiece.
  25. TheAnon88
    Oct 26, 2018
    6
    What started as a-OK and kinda comfy western adventure, just unfortunately plagued by certain modern pet-peeve design choices, quickly nosedived to the "oh come the f* on!" category when the writers decided to throw more and more MODERN DAY identity politics BS into the story. All the talks about "white males" and obvious feministian jabs against men not only felt totally out of place, butWhat started as a-OK and kinda comfy western adventure, just unfortunately plagued by certain modern pet-peeve design choices, quickly nosedived to the "oh come the f* on!" category when the writers decided to throw more and more MODERN DAY identity politics BS into the story. All the talks about "white males" and obvious feministian jabs against men not only felt totally out of place, but completely ruined my immersion and respect towards the game and its developers. Instead of enjoying the beautiful vistas, I'm not dreading for a moment when I'll be hit by a literal "MAGA" joke.… Expand
  26. kyranoth
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    The best game in current console generation, and the best game I have ever played.
    Gameplay is great, fantastic story and maaany things to do without getting bored. Rockstar learned much from GTA V and this masterpiece is absolutely gorgeous.
  27. JTJSGamer
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Ah Rockstar, you've done it again. This game has a lot of hype going for it, and still went above expectations.
  28. warmakern
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly. This is true in most of Rockstar's long list of games, which often overwhelm the player with their sheer size and mechanical depth. Red Dead Redemption 2, however, stands out as a pinnacle among masterpieces. You may, understandably, assume that I'm simply riding the "Red Dead hype wagon" but, unless the game drasticallyRed Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly. This is true in most of Rockstar's long list of games, which often overwhelm the player with their sheer size and mechanical depth. Red Dead Redemption 2, however, stands out as a pinnacle among masterpieces. You may, understandably, assume that I'm simply riding the "Red Dead hype wagon" but, unless the game drastically changes after the first 10 hours or so, this is certainly not the case.

    From what I've experienced so far, Red Dead Redemption 2 offers the player an unprecedented amount of options in what to do and how to tackle the, both optional and integral parts of the game. Fortunately these options do not overwhelm the player, but are instead revealed progressively, allowing you to first master what is already there. After several hours spent with the game I was still constantly being surprised by a steady stream of new features and added complexity to pre-existing mechanics.

    All this depth, however, wouldn't be worth 2 cents if it wasn't for the incredibly high degree of fine tuning and polishment that went into the game. The frame rate stays smooth and constant throughout the whole experience and, incredibly enough, so far I haven't encountered a single bug during my 14 hours of playing the game. Rockstar have certainly nailed the shooting mechanics, but there are also more discreet options for those who aren't completely certain that lead is the be-all end-all problem solver.

    To summarize: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a must buy for anyone looking for a deep and fleshed out experience, that gradually unfolds during many hours of game time. It's not a game that you can rush through over the weekend (though, admittedly, I myself might in retrospect have been a bit too hasteful in order to experience as much as possible in a short time window). If you're willing to put in the time however, Red Dead Redemption 2 is guaranteed to offer you a complete and thrilling experience, brimming with possibilities for the player to discover. If I have one complaint regarding the game it's that it didn't come out sooner.    … Expand
  29. DeaconFrost
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I will keep this short and simple : EA ? Are you watching ? This is how games should be made. There you have it.
  30. Darklord1744
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Game of the year material, the way Arthur trotted through the snow, as well as the first instance when the game open up to you. A must play for all gamers.
  31. egormerk
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Great game, good graphics. little things worked out, amazing open world. I am enjoying playing this game.
  32. beb2592
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    So far, all I can say is: Wow! What a game!
    The beginning is a bit of a slow burn ( never boring just slow, still very interesting) bit once you get out into the open world everything sort of just clicks.
    The characters have great personalities so far, and I can actually already start to understand these people and form a connection to them. So far the story in good, looking    So far, all I can say is: Wow! What a game!
    The beginning is a bit of a slow burn ( never boring just slow, still very interesting) bit once you get out into the open world everything sort of just clicks.

    The characters have great personalities so far, and I can actually already start to understand these people and form a connection to them.

    So far the story in good, looking forward to seeing how everything pans out

    The graphics. My GOD the graphics are spectacular! Everything from the falling snow to the mud clinging onto your clothes when you are wrestling with an npc. Textures are detailed and the world feels alive!

    Now onto the gameplay, and sorry for being brief on all this ( I want to continue to play after this)
    It takes a bit to get used to coming from GTA IV, V, and the original Red Dead Redemption. This is due to, from what I can tell, there being more weight to everything. From running to firing your gun. Some may call this slow and clunky, I call it more real. If that is what they were going for.

    Overall so far great job Rockstar! Once again you have not disappointed me!    … Expand
  33. elraphael
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Genialna gra, co tu dużo pisać, gram dopiero 3h, ale już widzę że będzie to piękna historia, brawo R*.
  34. TheOnlineGamer
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played.

    Everyone has already gone on about how it has the most immersive open-world, godlike graphics/art direction, the most lifelike physics engine ever made (thank you Euphoria!), exquisite music and attention to detail, and that is all true, but I want to draw the attention to what really makes this game special: its connection to Red Dead    This is the greatest game I have ever played.

    Everyone has already gone on about how it has the most immersive open-world, godlike graphics/art direction, the most lifelike physics engine ever made (thank you Euphoria!), exquisite music and attention to detail, and that is all true, but I want to draw the attention to what really makes this game special: its connection to Red Dead Redemption 1.

    Most game sequels of this calibre completely neglect their previously established characters and story because they don’t have the confidence to try and build on them in case they flop and just make everyone hate their previous work as well, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is different. It actually HAS that confidence. And it delivers. This is the greatest video game narrative ever written. The choice to make it a prequel and tie it back to John Marston’s old days in the Dutch Van Der Linde Gang is hands down the BEST aspect of this game. It harkens back to characters you love, so you instantly have that connection and uses that context to establish new characters you’ll know and love as well. Arthur Morgan’s struggle with morality and the inevitable outcome of his actions is one of the most engaging gaming stories ever told and is a great successor to John Marston’s story which was also brilliant.

    I **** loved this game and I think it’s smart that Rockstar are investing in their new IPs instead of just hashing out another GTA (which would’ve been the obvious financial decision). But Rockstar isn’t like that. They’re not EA. They have actual integrity and want to be remembered for their resonance, quality and hard work rather than just taking the easy decision.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is proof of that.

    Now make L.A Noire 2, PLEASE!    … Expand
  35. JagWarr
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Quality. That is what this game is. Many try to do what Rockstar does, and many fall flat on their face. There is a reason why Rockstar takes years to develop their games. It's because they value QUALITY, rather than quantity.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has just set the bar for open world games. This masterpiece, this work of art, this gift from gods, is sooooo good that I told my girlfriend    Quality. That is what this game is. Many try to do what Rockstar does, and many fall flat on their face. There is a reason why Rockstar takes years to develop their games. It's because they value QUALITY, rather than quantity.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has just set the bar for open world games. This masterpiece, this work of art, this gift from gods, is sooooo good that I told my girlfriend I am too sick to come over and give her the D. I spent a week locked in my house playing this game. I havn't done that since I was a teen. So you can imagine how good a game is when you deny the D to a woman just to play a game.

    I havn't felt so apart of a video game world since Skyrim. Its that good. The level of detail is through the roof. The level of polish is through the roof. The level of replayability is through the roof. I can go on and on. GTA, step aside. RDR is the new king of the open world genre.    … Expand
  36. Germaniumer
    Oct 26, 2018
    0
    This game is good at graphics and atmosphere as western, but its operationality is very poor and we have to learn too many things to play well.
  37. ZMZMZM2900
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Read dead 2 is a fantastic game, from fun addicting game play to amazing graphics. I had loads of fun playing this game
  38. OVLange
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    You know if a game goes as far as detail to make you brew coffee via campfire before drinking it, or getting your weapons from a horse's satchel, or literally watching it's testicles shrink in cold weather, that this is game of the decade material.
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    95
    It’s an huge, outstanding piece of art – worth the hard-earned cash as well as countless hours that are needed to get to know at least some of the attractions of Rockstar’s rendition of Wild West. For those who put story first – the biggest virtue of Red Dead Redemption 2 is that it sets the stage for RDR 1 and does it wonderfully. [13/2018, p.40]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    Amazing not only for Western lovers. No other game has probably offered so many options to express yourself in the open world, and at the same time did not have such an interesting, rough and moving story. A magnificent experience, with a slightly slower start. [Issue#291]
  3. TrueGaming
    Nov 30, 2018
    95
    The first new game from Rockstar for this generation of consoles doesn't disappoint, it is as impressive as you hoped it to be.
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