Red Dead Redemption 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. Selvaris
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Everyone will buy it even if it really is not for everyone. Those who look for GTA : Far West edition will be disappointed.

    It's definitely more complex and slow paced wich makes it one of the most immersive games ever. If you have the time for it, the game will greet you with a great journey.
  2. javironcho
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The game is amazing, as someone said, it is the game of the generation, my only criticism is that the semi automatic shotgun is not properly reloaded, but aside from that it is a long game, with a really good story and very fun overall
  3. Deependra
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    This game does deserve perfect 10. Most of the negative reviews out here are by PC gamers so, I am not surprised why the ratings are comparatively low.
    To all those people who are a console gamer, yet rated it as 0 or bad score, I believe you do not have patience to sit around and play these kind of games which is more focused on story. I just have one suggestions for you guys, sit and    This game does deserve perfect 10. Most of the negative reviews out here are by PC gamers so, I am not surprised why the ratings are comparatively low.
    To all those people who are a console gamer, yet rated it as 0 or bad score, I believe you do not have patience to sit around and play these kind of games which is more focused on story. I just have one suggestions for you guys, sit and play the game for few more days, explore it well, then come and rewrite the review. This game is masterpiece from each and every angle. All you need is, "time" to explore it properly.
    Pros:
    Great story so far
    Good effects
    Realistic approach
    Good open world game
    Great control.
    Great game mechanics .
    Huge world.
    Justified cowboy life.
    Side missions will keep you occupied.

    Cons:

    Can't really see any expect for no multiplayer experience on day one.    … Expand
  4. omfri
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    I was worried that the diffrent hygiene tasks should pull this gem down. But I was so wrong, all humans shall play this game before the grave! buy it or regret it this is an masterpiece. Thank you rockstar for this amazing game
  5. BBUENO
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    The best game ever. I just dream for an other game like this one. Please Rockstar take my money
  6. Allthat
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This game was developed over eight years, by thousands of people working long hours. And it shows. The level of polish is unparalleled, and the level of quality is immense; this is quite simply the best game of this console generation and easily one of the best games of all time. Am I surprised though? No. This is Rockstar after all, and anything they touch is gold, they have a knack forThis game was developed over eight years, by thousands of people working long hours. And it shows. The level of polish is unparalleled, and the level of quality is immense; this is quite simply the best game of this console generation and easily one of the best games of all time. Am I surprised though? No. This is Rockstar after all, and anything they touch is gold, they have a knack for making extremely high quality games and every Rockstar game release is a big event in the world of gaming. Games like this don't come out every year, so cherish this game. The only idiots hating on this game are the salty PC fan-boys who are sad that they cannot play this masterpiece.

    If I could rate this game higher I would but unfortunately Metacritic wont let me. This is an 11/10 for me, games like this only come along once in a generation and this game deserves all the praise it gets. Pure quality.    … Expand
  7. Goalzzz
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever. A game which serves as prequel to the game that came out on 2010. What an upgrade it was, for those who liked the first will definitely enjoy this more because this game is bigger, longer and definitely much more complex. So far it was one of the best open world games ever. The story tells about Arthur Morgan and the importance of change. Showing how the westOne of the best games ever. A game which serves as prequel to the game that came out on 2010. What an upgrade it was, for those who liked the first will definitely enjoy this more because this game is bigger, longer and definitely much more complex. So far it was one of the best open world games ever. The story tells about Arthur Morgan and the importance of change. Showing how the west evolved into a modern civilized place where gunslingers and outlaws must understand that the world have changed, consequences and rules based on action of characters on the game affects the people around them. The game involves chapters that sets the standard for the first game. The original Character of Red Dead Redemption returns with a wider Role than the first game with more in depth. While the Red Dead Redemption was ambitious due to the Red Dead Revolver not showing much promise as other rockstar IP. But this sequel of the original Red Dead Redemption is far more ambitious than GTA 5. I liked this game because this game shows how the world evolves and how Civilization changes. Difference on Honest and Non Honest Characters are very important and shows realism and Idealism which makes the character memorable for many years to come.… Expand
  8. Rahsmoove
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I normally don't give 10's to games but Red Dead Redemption 2 blew me away. From the presentation to the missions to the freeroaming, I was felt so immersed through out New Hanover. The the amount of detail in this game is unbelievable. I maybe overexaggerating, but this just might be most detailed I've played. In RDR 2's story you follow what occurred before it's predecessor being JohnI normally don't give 10's to games but Red Dead Redemption 2 blew me away. From the presentation to the missions to the freeroaming, I was felt so immersed through out New Hanover. The the amount of detail in this game is unbelievable. I maybe overexaggerating, but this just might be most detailed I've played. In RDR 2's story you follow what occurred before it's predecessor being John Marston, being apart of Dutch's gang as this time as an out law, Arthur Morgan. This time you make a good bond with all of the outlaws in the gang and story fellows them perfectly. The game makes you interact with your fellow gang members, look after your camp, make decisions in and out of missions (They actually shape your character), look after your horse and whole lot more. I like how get change in out of different types of clothes instead of using only outfits. You can also work on your personal grooming too. There so much to get involved in this game. it's a true masterpiece, improves at lot of gameplay mechanics from it's predecessor, it's worth $60 and I'd say it's definitely game of the year material and I don't say these quite often.

    BTW: To PC gamers,

    I got two options for you. Wait until there's a possible PC release or buy a PS4 or Xbox one to get RDR 2. If you already have one of those, get the game for it. Instead of acting like a complete lowlife mad man-child and downvoting the game because it wasn't created for your precious PC. Thank you!    … Expand
  9. HayvenMoses
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Been a gamer all my life,since the Atari,very few games have blown me away like this,The Last of Us the very First Tomb Raider,Splinter Cell come to mind. This games a once in a lifetime expierence,its so well done,the story,voice acting and gameplay are second to none. This is just one of those games EVERYONE should have,do yourself a favor pick this one up.
  10. Drakkhan
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    One of the greates Games i've ever played. IT sets new borders für open World, Detail, Story Telling and a lot of love to the Games itself. Rockstar is one of the greatest and shows in this game all there Skills and this game is pretty much close to a perfect Game. !0 Points and PLS PC RELEASE ROCKSTAR T:T
  11. MaxPayneIsGod
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    After numerous restarts and finally giving this game the time it deserves I feel i can now actually give a considered review.
    RDR 2 is a magnificent experience, its more of a simulation than a game, its as close as you're ever going to get to living life as a cowboy.
    The dynamic environment is something to truly marvel at and its something that only a few developers could ever dream of    After numerous restarts and finally giving this game the time it deserves I feel i can now actually give a considered review.
    RDR 2 is a magnificent experience, its more of a simulation than a game, its as close as you're ever going to get to living life as a cowboy.
    The dynamic environment is something to truly marvel at and its something that only a few developers could ever dream of coming close to. Everything is alive and the random encounters are worth the effort alone.
    It does start slow, so slow in fact I had given up on the game 3 times previously, but I pushed through and my god I'm glad i did.
    Full disclosure; I'm nowhere near completion but I'm far enough through to know that this is the best game I have played in 2020.
    Its an adult game, mature, there are no in-jokes, there is no satire, its based wholly in what probably was the reality of that time and place, this is not for gamers who want something as user-friendly and "ruleless" as GTA. This is a deliberately paced game and the amount of time that has been put into every aspect is something that needs to be experienced to believe.
    I was going to give this a 9 because of annoying framerate drops on PS4, but that's just not enough to sway me from the 10/10 I'm going to give it.
    It has an incredibly low completion rate and its a shame, but I can see why. It takes dedication and time and with the market as flooded as it is, as a mature gamer you owe it to yourself to invest in it.
    I absolutely hated this game when it released and its taken along time for me to comprehend what I was getting myself into.
    You must persist, learn it, understand it and love it.    … Expand
  12. Solid2312
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Best game of this generation in my opinion. The level of immersion and details only Rockstar can deliver for us. Great graphics, great story, huge open world, many different things to do. It is really a masterpiece.
  13. Saeedscorpion
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This game is easily a 10/10 ... this game is not for kids ...it is RockStar’s go and play it without doubt . It is not a **** or EA **** game
  14. lionars
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    "When the time comes, you gotta run and don't look back. This is over" Arthur Morgan
  15. MaximumD
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    I've now put in about 150 hrs into the game and I'm on a second playthrough right now so I've decided to re-review the game here. Slowing down the pace and really soaking in the game this time around has made me garner a greater appreciation for this mesmerizing open world. The slow pace of the game is not for everyone and those who blaze through the story will have missed a whole lot.I've now put in about 150 hrs into the game and I'm on a second playthrough right now so I've decided to re-review the game here. Slowing down the pace and really soaking in the game this time around has made me garner a greater appreciation for this mesmerizing open world. The slow pace of the game is not for everyone and those who blaze through the story will have missed a whole lot. That's what I see now that I'm taking my time. The game has some flaws to be sure, but it is a near masterpiece if not an outright masterpiece depending on what your game preferences are.

    The open world design on display here will be the golden standard moving forward for creating living, breathing game worlds. In that regard Rockstar have outdone themselves. I agree that some of the gameplay is clunky and the story is about as linear as it gets these days. Still the amount love and work poured into this game really shines through overall. I say take the advice of a lot of online sites and play the game as slowly as possible to soak it all. Go explore, find treasure, hunt, etc. Spend some time in the towns. On a second playthrough and I"m not even bored yet. I can't believe how much I actually missed on the first run.

    It's not perfect as there some glitches and well let's say the bounty system is kind of rigged and wonky at times. The law will basically always side against you in confrontation and it seems pretty unfair at times. Other times I had no idea if I was experiencing a glitch, logic fail, or if the bounty system was working as intended but just badly designed. I had some issues with the story overall, but that's really personal preference.

    ON the other hand, I love the slow paced nature of the shooting mechanics and all the stuff some people find tedious and unnecessary I find really helps provide total immersion in the game playing as newly iconic character, Arthur.

    Online, well that's another story. The same basic gameplay but a barebones world as compared to SP. There is work to be done there for sure.

    Overall though, I would give this game a 9.5 if I could, but have no problems giving it a ten here. I think it's up there with Witcher 3 as the games of the generation. It's truly a special product and you can see the love that Rockstar put into this. The level of detail is astounding. You can say it's unnecessary even, but it's there and it brings the world to life like no other game previously. Is it perfect? Nope, but what game has ever been? There are some flaws, but the overral package is amazing. I recommend that you shirk the naysayers and don't deprive yourself of the experience of playing this game. Hell, just rent it and try it out at least. You owe it to yourself to try the game and then decide if it's for you. Highly recommended, much better than GTA V and RDR 1.    … Expand
  16. berserklover
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    It's really fascinating to read review.

    You got one guy who gave it a 0/10 because it runs terribly on his brand new PC. The game isn't even out on PC. You got another who talks about the frame rate dips under 10 fps all the time. Even though, there's many video who did runs on the game and it's a constant 30 fps with 0 dips. Overall, like every popular group, You got 1 group who    It's really fascinating to read review.

    You got one guy who gave it a 0/10 because it runs terribly on his brand new PC. The game isn't even out on PC. You got another who talks about the frame rate dips under 10 fps all the time. Even though, there's many video who did runs on the game and it's a constant 30 fps with 0 dips.

    Overall, like every popular group, You got 1 group who will kiss everything bout the game, and the other who will give it a 0/10 because the first 5 minutes weren't good.

    I think it's 8/10, after 10 hours, it has a lot to do but my god, riding that horse from end to the other for each quest, gets a bit annoying. Took me 20 minutes to get one quest done because the horse ride was so far. Once in a while that would be great, but constantly just add time to gaming that we simply don't have today.

    The graphics are incredible, the best I've seen on console this generation. The only other game that compare is horizon zero dawn and god of war. Sadly, graphics aren't everything and the giant maps with nothing to do for 5 - 10 minutes at a time, that's just straight painful.

    I'll review it again and delete this one if it changes by 50 - 60 hours but if you are rating the game a 0/10, not only are you a **** reviewer, you should get your account revoke. Metacritic really need to clear that stuff up, it was the same with Zelda. You have a bunch of no life who watch a few minute on twitch (that's very clear from the 0/10) and comment right after. Many of you didn't even play nor really tried. Especially, the 10 or so review about how PC runs poorly.    … Expand
  17. IAmClementine
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful scenery, Amazing gameplay and story, anyone who gives under a 9 is delusional!
  18. akoahi
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    Excellent game, just perfect for me, new level of open world, deep emotion story and one of greatest video game protagonists.
  19. Fincasey
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Took everything from the first game and just expanded upon it immensely. Such an amazing immersive open world with so much vast amount of effort out into realism (respectable yo a video game of course haha) more than any game I can recall.
    Amazing world to explore with countless free roaming activities (hunting being the most addicting feature of it for me), amazing characters and    Took everything from the first game and just expanded upon it immensely. Such an amazing immersive open world with so much vast amount of effort out into realism (respectable yo a video game of course haha) more than any game I can recall.
    Amazing world to explore with countless free roaming activities (hunting being the most addicting feature of it for me), amazing characters and narrative (in order to do so need to TRULY play the game. Take the time doing as much as you can with little things such as spending time in camps where you’ll see numerous camp hidden dialogue /interactions that make for such a great experience, and often you’ll notice you missed in your first play through.
    Rarely would I ever say something like this, but 10/10.
    Only qualm being the at time annoying slow action animation of doing things, (eg picking up flowers for crafting ingredients or harvesting/skinning animals (albeit looking amazingly real.. again for a game) when say you kill 5 dear using deadeye and don’t wanna have to take (    … Expand
  20. Gurjinder_GJ
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is a really cool game. I recommend it to everyone. No compromises. Just rare quality.
  21. heckler
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Too bad the contemplative nature of this isn't what most people are after these days, because I really want more of this type of game. But barring that, I'm happy that we got one made by a dev studio with the caliber of Rockstar.
  22. weisscraft
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    I've passed the game through the end. And only 25% of players did this by the moment (this fact is got from PS achievements statistics). So most of the negative commenters don't have right to judge the game. It's completely 10/10.
  23. erfanbasket
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    10/10 must play dont judge it by first hours. there is a lot of things to learn so dont get frustrated.
  24. ketexan
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    After reading some of the reviews for this game, the only thing I can come up with to explain some of the bad reviews is this: Either all the hype for this game gave some reviewers such high expectations that no game, from any publisher, from any genre could live up to those expectations and the grievances are so minor and so nit-picky, that most people won't even notice them unless theyAfter reading some of the reviews for this game, the only thing I can come up with to explain some of the bad reviews is this: Either all the hype for this game gave some reviewers such high expectations that no game, from any publisher, from any genre could live up to those expectations and the grievances are so minor and so nit-picky, that most people won't even notice them unless they read the reviews first and then go out of their way to find it. If you are not the kind of person that plays a game, just to pick out the flaws of it, you will thoroughly enjoy this game and every last bit of the 80+ hours of single player game play. (assuming of course you try to 100% the game) some may finish quicker, others will take a lot longer (like me) but not once did I finish a 4 or 5 hour play session and regret spending that amount of time on the game. I always left reluctantly and not being able to wait to pick up the controller again.
    Lets get the obvious out of the way first. The graphics in this game are just absolutely amazing! The world is rich and vibrant and I found myself just stopping and looking around at the environment from time to time. The attention to detail is well documented and you can see the amount of work put into the graphics and the open world. The story kept me engaged and wanting to get to the next part of the story to see what happens next. I was invested in the characters. I genuinely liked some of them and disliked some of them. The story will grab your attention for sure. I found the game play to be very good. Sometimes the controls got a little bit tricky, running gave me a hard time for awhile until I got used to it. gun play was great. You can tweek the difficulty of it to your suiting. You can keep it simple with an auto aim, that does make head shots extremely easy, or you can turn it off and make it more difficult. However you like to fit your play style. There are a ton of weapons in the game, although I think most people, like me will find a few that they like the best and will stick with those throughout. I found the weapon wheel easy to navigate and not to clunky. I also like the fact that there are no micro-transactions for the single player mode. Now as far as online, this is Take-Two and Rockstar, so if you choose, there are plenty of opportunities to spend your money if you wish. Overall, this game is amazing. It will keep you coming back to finish it and try and 100% it. Hell, I even bought a copy for my xbox one x so I can play it on that system as well. This game definitely deserves to be mentioned as one of the best of this console cycle. If you have not played this game yet, go buy it. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  25. GreenKing
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    A truly impressive game that pushes the limits of this generation's consoles that also happens to have one of the finest stories in gaming. The characters are all very polarizing and draw you into the game's massive world, and the game just feels full of life.

    I actually preferred the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 to its predecessors, but I think that Red Dead Redemption had a better    A truly impressive game that pushes the limits of this generation's consoles that also happens to have one of the finest stories in gaming. The characters are all very polarizing and draw you into the game's massive world, and the game just feels full of life.

    I actually preferred the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 to its predecessors, but I think that Red Dead Redemption had a better end-game to mess around with. It's also quite easy to get enough money to unlock everything in the game, which is good and bad, in that it allows you to focus on other things without worrying about the next purchase, but also means you'll have every gun unlocked pretty early.    … Expand
  26. ps4lover
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Omg, what the **** wrong with PC gamers who gave 0 on this game.. Metacritic need to figure it out for keep haters, trollers and PC gamers away from give zero on games if it is not for PC version.. i played this for 2 hours last night so graphic is amazing and details like jaw dropping. gameplay is great.. physic and animations look realistic.. voice acting is top notch. music is so goodOmg, what the **** wrong with PC gamers who gave 0 on this game.. Metacritic need to figure it out for keep haters, trollers and PC gamers away from give zero on games if it is not for PC version.. i played this for 2 hours last night so graphic is amazing and details like jaw dropping. gameplay is great.. physic and animations look realistic.. voice acting is top notch. music is so good while playing game.. Please make Bully 2 and GTA VI for PS5.. RDR 3 should take event after RDR 1… Expand
  27. mohannedd
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    The game improves nearly every aspect on it's predecessor , visuals and graphics , Music and sound , Story and cinematics , gameplay , content and side quests , missions .
    It's a masterpiece .
  28. Razel90
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Absolue gem of a game, little slower paced than the first red dead redemption but its not such a bad thing as it allows you to take in all the mind boggling details.
  29. kpower
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    An adult video game. The realism brings the immersion home for me and I have never seen a more beautiful game. This game is very slow paced, but to it's benefit. There is no GTA ridiculousness here thank god. I will be playing this game for many years both online and off. Stop and smell the roses, its the more realistic open world experience ever made. People who dont like it are mouth breathers!
  30. Halovarth
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    look at all the idiots giving it 0's just because this game is not out on PC. its a console exclusive only. just like the first one. never came out on PC. what a bunch of idiots.
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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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