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  1. Nov 1, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest game I've ever played and in my opinion the greatest game ever made, don't listen to the negative reviews, they're either salty PC players or Fortnite/COD players who can't appreciate what a real game looks like.
  2. Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Even with the bugs that most games have from a launch, the game is amazing, personally i hadn't ran into any bugs myself, I have completed the main story of the game and strayed a little away from side missions, something i do honestly regret, my overall completion of the game is around 75% so far and the game is amazing, i cant wait for the online segment to be released but that's notEven with the bugs that most games have from a launch, the game is amazing, personally i hadn't ran into any bugs myself, I have completed the main story of the game and strayed a little away from side missions, something i do honestly regret, my overall completion of the game is around 75% so far and the game is amazing, i cant wait for the online segment to be released but that's not exactly a bad thing, i'm sure that the game will have a few Single player Expansions and then a bunch of Free Online Updates, the game play of this game is a bit clunky as with most Rockstar titles, the thing i do not like however is some features of the game it doesn't tell you about and i had to learn them from Online Sources or by experimenting myself, but that won't make me review the game any less Expand
  3. Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Any score for this game less than an 8 is laughable. It is an absolutely stunning achievement in video game design, and currently represents the pinnacle of what an open world adventure can be. Controls took me about three solid days of playing to become totally comfortable with, and once that happened, any time I play, I am not here. I am there. Total immersion.

    Graphics and design
    Any score for this game less than an 8 is laughable. It is an absolutely stunning achievement in video game design, and currently represents the pinnacle of what an open world adventure can be. Controls took me about three solid days of playing to become totally comfortable with, and once that happened, any time I play, I am not here. I am there. Total immersion.

    Graphics and design are unparalleled. This sets the bar. I didn't even know my PS4 could do what this game manages and it has all but ruined every other open world game I own (sorry Skyrim, sorry Witcher 3).

    Gameplay is as varied as any Rockstar game. In this one respect, it is GTAV on horses, it is Red Dead Redemption on ultra-steroids. Play poker, go fishing, chill by a campfire telling stories, rob a stagecoach, go hunting, watch a variety show, wander the countryside, whatever. If you see it you can go there but good luck getting there without being interrupted by a half-dozen side quests. The main quest is compelling and full of solid characters played by solid actors.
    Even though it sets the new bar, it's not perfect. I got frustrated (particularly in the early game) by how little personal agency I actually had. When it comes to the main quests and side quests, you are essentially on rails, doing what the game wants you to do (rather than what you want to do). It's impossible to play a totally "good" guy, and it's likewise impossible to play a totally "bad" guy. RDR2 makes you straddle that gap and ultimately always pushes you in the direction it wants for each event. But I came to accept that limitation, it's a small price to pay for the wonder of the world it lets you play in. Controls are also not immediately intuitive, there's a fairly steep learning curve, and eventually you learn that changing weapons or outfits on the fly isn't quite as easy as it should be - sometimes you leave stuff on your horse that you need, sometimes while flipping through the radials you hit the wrong thing - it's a little on the cumbersome side, and every button on the controller is used with both short and long-presses which adds to the initial confusion. Once you get it, though, and it starts to become second-nature, it's hard to imagine any other way they could have done it. A final thing to gripe about is just how often you are interrupted when you're trying to either do something else or just chill out. There's almost always someone coming up to you asking you to do something and if you engage them, you're suddenly back on your horse heading halfway across the map again. A lot of people find travel tedious, I don't, so I can forgive this, but it has caused me more than a few frustrating moments in the game where I was pulled away from what I really wanted to be doing. Combined with the 'on-rails' feeling of quests, there's very little actual player agency beyond making your guy look the way you want, and choosing between somewhat arbitrary "be a cool guy or be a dick" options throughout the game. I dock it a point for these things.
    But that's a hard point to dock, because this may be the greatest video game ever made, to-date. It's a huge, living, organic, nearly photorealistic world and a total dream-come-true for fans of the western genre. Your move, Bethesda. If they can make their next open fantasy world feel truly -this- alive, I will be in heaven. For now I'll do my business with a rifle.
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  4. Oct 28, 2018
    9
    Este juego es muy bueno, tiene su curva de aprendizaje y aveces te sientes que no sabes que hacer, pero poco a poco le vas cojiendo el ritmo y descubres un diamante en bruto que a medida que juegas va dejando ver su brillo.
  5. Nov 2, 2018
    9
    There is so much on offer in this game and so much to do. The fact that I am happy spending time doing 'camp chores' really hits home how invested I am becoming in the game. I'm about 50 hours in and slowed right down on the missions. Halfway through chapter 2. The game is gorgeous and if you get bored of one activity then do something else. So much to choose from. I really enjoy hunting.There is so much on offer in this game and so much to do. The fact that I am happy spending time doing 'camp chores' really hits home how invested I am becoming in the game. I'm about 50 hours in and slowed right down on the missions. Halfway through chapter 2. The game is gorgeous and if you get bored of one activity then do something else. So much to choose from. I really enjoy hunting. There are so many button combinations I'm still getting used to it all. As far as combat is concerned it doesn't have the ease of games like Uncharted or COD etc but it's not a run and gun. It's all about keeping your deadeye topped up and thinking tactically. It isn't perfect but it's one of the best games I've ever played. Expand
  6. 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.
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  7. Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 seems to be the sequel I'd hoped for to the original game. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but if you come into the game as a fan of the original then you can expect to be quite satisfied with the game after the long and dull initial introduction prologue. The world and the variety of activities you can do is vast and beautifully executed, and theRed Dead Redemption 2 seems to be the sequel I'd hoped for to the original game. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but if you come into the game as a fan of the original then you can expect to be quite satisfied with the game after the long and dull initial introduction prologue. The world and the variety of activities you can do is vast and beautifully executed, and the storyline quests are interesting and satisfying. Unfortunately the game does require you to complete activities as the gang and working with NPC's can be a chore, this is where the original game is marginally superior in that it was a solo adventure. The framerate also suffers a hitch here and there but does not detract from the overall experience. The characters in the game are memorable and there are some nice links to the original game in this one (being a prequel) for example you can visit the original Blackwater, Armadillo and Thieves Landing which is quite nostalgic and well remastered. If you enjoy exploration and collectables there are many interesting hidden items and a complete compendium of animals, fauna, weapons, gangs etc. to reveal and study. It is easy to be carried away simply looking for some of these items to discover what perks (if any) they unlock. The controls are complicated to get to grips with, and can lead to some frustrating deaths in the heat of a shootout. Some of the games mechanics can also seem complex, such as the inventory management which is not terribly well explained. Overall this game is a gorgeous and worthy successor to the original game, and will provide many hours of your life lost to simple distractions and side missions. Great job yet again Rockstar. Expand
  8. Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Not a perfect game, with the controls being clunky and the horse not riding up to you. There are things that should be options for the player to choose, such as if you keep the guns on you at all times or not, to skip the bathing thing or not, aiming options should be way more accessible and not buried within menus. There are glitches that have caused me to get wanted while not being inNot a perfect game, with the controls being clunky and the horse not riding up to you. There are things that should be options for the player to choose, such as if you keep the guns on you at all times or not, to skip the bathing thing or not, aiming options should be way more accessible and not buried within menus. There are glitches that have caused me to get wanted while not being in the area or having my guns vanish when i load into my game for the first time that day. Despite this and the complaints saying they dont want to have to eat or hate riding their horse, its a good game, its the wild west, what did you expect to ride? Duels are not at all explained so be careful when entering one, your horse can die easily if you dont take care of it, and dont trust your bandanna to keep your identity safe, wear the full head mask if you can. Animal conditions are not explained at all and sometimes feel like they are stacked against you as even the best shot may not yield a good pelt. A bit repetitive but this does feel immersive, the upkeep is annoying but it adds to the atmosphere. I got this game and spiderman within a week of each-other and i have to say that i am enjoying Red Dead Redemption 2 way more, the graphics, game-play and tone all come together to provide an enjoyable experience.

    Obviously some patches are needed and im sure they will come, the online being delayed gives people time to enjoy the single player so dont be put off by the lack of it. Alot of activities and npc's are locked behind missions but traveling the world in chapter 2 will still feel worth while. If you are trying to pick between Spiderman, ACO, and RDR2, go for RDR2.
    (I also own ACO but its basically an origins DLC).
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  9. Oct 29, 2018
    9
    I wouldn't note this game a 10 but it is indeed a great great game no one should pass on!
    Somehow though I don't totally dig the controls and think the gameplay have its flaws.
    I don't feel like the character is perfectly responsive to my commands. Combat/gunfights feel underwhelming. Might be the best game of the generation so far but still waiting on The Last of Us 2 to hit the
    I wouldn't note this game a 10 but it is indeed a great great game no one should pass on!
    Somehow though I don't totally dig the controls and think the gameplay have its flaws.
    I don't feel like the character is perfectly responsive to my commands.
    Combat/gunfights feel underwhelming.

    Might be the best game of the generation so far but still waiting on The Last of Us 2 to hit the perfect mark!
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  10. Oct 29, 2018
    9
    You know what's funny is that no matter what the troll user reviews are the critic score will stay the same. Now that the hype has calmed down for me I have to say that this game is superb. I am not even 15% of the way through the story, but it feels incredibly well fleshed out. The side quests are entertaining and people you run into are fun to interact with. I have spent a few hoursYou know what's funny is that no matter what the troll user reviews are the critic score will stay the same. Now that the hype has calmed down for me I have to say that this game is superb. I am not even 15% of the way through the story, but it feels incredibly well fleshed out. The side quests are entertaining and people you run into are fun to interact with. I have spent a few hours playing dominos, poker, robbing people, and hunting. There are plenty of hours you can spend just doing little things that have nothing to do with the main story and I think that is where the beauty lies in this game. I am excited to see what they bring to multiplayer next month and even it is underwhelming I will be glad to have payed for a great single player game. Hopefully a real review will sway a few people sitting on the fence! Good luck and have fun! Expand
  11. Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece. Massive world, realistic animations, it is like real life simulator. Should PLAY...
  12. Oct 28, 2018
    8
    las animaciones y fisicas son demaciado buenas y los graficos se ven bien pero los controles son demaciado complejos para cosas tan sencillas como las armas del caballo, aunque seguramente me acostumbrare
  13. Oct 28, 2018
    8
    This game looks and plays incredibly well. Story is well executed and good to play through. Enough Said. :)
  14. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая игра десятилетия. Несомненно самая глубокая всех возможных аспектов. Expand
  15. Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Best graphics, best physics. Booze, shooting but... Wtf Rockstar, I played 35 hours, where are the courtesans?
    8/10!
  16. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Великолепная игра с очень интересным сюжетом и огромным количеством механик. Если тупой экшн и пострелушки единственное , что вас интересует, смело пропускайте эту игру , она не для вас. Эта игра неспешная с медленным повествованием , но невероятно интересным сюжетом. Только ради этой игры стоит покупать консоль.Великолепная игра с очень интересным сюжетом и огромным количеством механик. Если тупой экшн и пострелушки единственное , что вас интересует, смело пропускайте эту игру , она не для вас. Эта игра неспешная с медленным повествованием , но невероятно интересным сюжетом. Только ради этой игры стоит покупать консоль.
  17. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Es un juego lleno de posibilidades , ponen 0 porque no sale en pc , dejan puntuar a cualquiera parece . Le doy un 0 a metacritic por dejar puntuar a cualquiera ,muy mediocre su pagina.
  18. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. The world is truly immersive and draws you in straight away, i have spent the entire weekend playing this game and i still feel like i have barley scratched the surface. The best way to play is to take your time and try to experience everything it has to offer. There has been times where i have gone off to complete one side mission etcThis game is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. The world is truly immersive and draws you in straight away, i have spent the entire weekend playing this game and i still feel like i have barley scratched the surface. The best way to play is to take your time and try to experience everything it has to offer. There has been times where i have gone off to complete one side mission etc and spent hours breaking off from the main story just getting side tracked in the world and what it has to offer. i see the game as more of a life simulator where you become Arthur Morgan and in my opinion this is what makes the game great. i love the realism of having to eat, sleep and bath i don't find it boring or a chore as others are suggesting i think it adds to the immersion and makes the game all that much better. looking after your camp and been able to talk and interact with anyone in the game world makes the game feel lived in and alive. The shooting mechanic is great and feels weighted having to cock your gun before you pull the trigger adds a new challenge to combat. This game has been 8 years in the making and it has been well worth the wait, i think Rockstar have topped the bar yet again with Red Dead redemption 2 and set the standard of what an open world game and what a triple A title in general should be. This is easily the game of this generation and is one of my top 3 games of all time. Expand
  19. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    I have played for over 50 hours by now and I must say, this is by far one of the best gaming experiences I had in years. As a fan of the original Red Dead and the open world genre, I came into this game with a lot of expectations and I must say, my expectations were still blown away. The game does however have a few cons which I will start with.

    For starters, the game at times feels
    I have played for over 50 hours by now and I must say, this is by far one of the best gaming experiences I had in years. As a fan of the original Red Dead and the open world genre, I came into this game with a lot of expectations and I must say, my expectations were still blown away. The game does however have a few cons which I will start with.

    For starters, the game at times feels unresponsive, as if your controls aren't really doing anything, and it can take you out of the immersion for a moment. Second, the survival aspect is a bit of a chore at first but at some point you get used to it and it becomes enjoyable, the only thing that annoys me about it is how quickly the quality of your weapons can degrade, it seems as if your gun can go from perfect condition to nearly broken in just one firefight. Aiming can also sometimes be rather clunky.

    There is one complaint I see a lot and it's that the game is slow, this was done intentionally. The game FEELS like a western, it feels immersive, not fast paced like a modern game such as Grand Theft Auto, I personally love the pace and feel like it fits perfectly. But it's not incredibly slow like some of these reviewers are making it seem to be, it's still a rather fast game.

    Now for the pros.

    This game is a graphical marvel, I have honestly never seen such a good looking open world game on console, every little thing blows me away. The lighting is just perfect and god, I get overwhelmed just thinking about it. Gameplay is also fantastic, despite being clunky sometimes, gun play is awesome and can sometimes make you feel like you're in real danger, fights are realistic and will force you to think things through instead of shooting aimlessly. Horse controls are perfect, every horse is unique and delivers a different experience, the bonding progress is also one I found enjoyable. Exploring whilst on horseback is just great, sometimes you'll find an amazing view and you'll have to stop for a moment and just say wow. And voice acting? I have never seen a game where every single character, including small NPCs have amazing voice acting like this, it blows me away. On the point of voice acting, let me talk about the story.

    The first half of the story is rather slow, you get introduced to the characters but your actions feel like they don't have any heavy toll, however, this does change a lot towards the middle of the story. The second half of chapter 4 is when things really start to pick up and things start going wrong for the gang and all you can do is sit and ask "what's going to happen next???" and force yourself to play more to find out. The way character's change through the story is fantastic, just purely fantastic. An example that shouldn't be too spoilery due to the first Red Dead is Dutch's character. At the start of the game he is a smart, respectable and sensible man, he's an outlaw with a code and at times is a character that you as the player will even look up to. However, a particular event in the middle of the story, we see that change. Dutch becomes violent, he abandons his code, he does things that put the gang at risk for no particular reason, we see Dutch transform into who he is in the original Red Dead, including the whole natives part, we can see how that came intro fruition. He's not the only character that shows a lot of change however. Just to drop a few names of fantastically written characters: Arthur, Dutch, Sadie, Micah, Rev Swanson, Molly (despite her rather small role). I wouldn't say that so far John is the best written character, but his voice acting is fantastic and it feels good to see him again.

    In conclusion, this game is truly something else, and if it weren't for really small technical flaws, this game would be perfect. I can say though that this is now by far my favorite game and definitely deserves GOTY. Well done Rockstar on another amazIng title!
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  20. Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Looks amazing and for the most part I find it excellent. Don't waste your money on the special additions. The items are very poor and don't come until chapter 2.
    Needs some patches to improve to a 9 or 10 rating for me.
    For me these would be: Fast Travel (yes they have it but it's very poor) - Can take an age to get / do anything. Sometimes I like a quick hour blast at a game.
    Looks amazing and for the most part I find it excellent. Don't waste your money on the special additions. The items are very poor and don't come until chapter 2.
    Needs some patches to improve to a 9 or 10 rating for me.
    For me these would be:
    Fast Travel (yes they have it but it's very poor) - Can take an age to get / do anything. Sometimes I like a quick hour blast at a game.
    Getting bounties - They come about far too easily, someone comes riding fast into you and they get hurt, you get the bounty. Whats the point in the mask? It offers no protection. I'm not expecting immunity, but it literally does nothing.
    Having to slow walk around a camp to do anything - Why? Just why
    Weight levels - No need for it. It's trying to be too real. Takes away some of the enjoyment when you have to start dealing with it.
    For me it could easily get a 10 rating. Just whats wrong with it at the moment makes the game tedious to deal with at times.
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  21. Oct 30, 2018
    6
    Нету консоли, но ставлю 10 чтоб вышла на пк.
  22. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Мне стало обидно за очередной шедевр от Рокстар и от того, что просто игра не вышла на PC и дурачки побежали обваливать оценку игры. И я, как адекватный ПК-бояре, намерен хоть чуточку восстановить баланс и ставлю 12/10.
  23. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Последнее время считал что Rockstar зажрались смотря на GTA V, но увидя RDR 2 я охуел (Извините за эмоции), столько мелких деталей я нигде не видел
  24. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Пожалуй один из лучших опенворлдов на данный момент. В отличии от других этот мир интересно изучать, проводить в нем время. Например, просто играть в покер по 5 часов увлекает. Постоянные "рандомные события" дополняют простое изучение локаций. Одна из лучших график на консолях.Пожалуй один из лучших опенворлдов на данный момент. В отличии от других этот мир интересно изучать, проводить в нем время. Например, просто играть в покер по 5 часов увлекает. Постоянные "рандомные события" дополняют простое изучение локаций. Одна из лучших график на консолях.
  25. Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2 was supposed to be the revelation of the year, as a game. But there are many details that dissapointed me in the game. The story about Arthur Morgan and the gang is pretty "slow" at the beginning because of the tutorial. In general, the plot is so good, but as you play the main story, it will become boring because there are some unnecessary missions, which just delayRed Dead Redemption 2 was supposed to be the revelation of the year, as a game. But there are many details that dissapointed me in the game. The story about Arthur Morgan and the gang is pretty "slow" at the beginning because of the tutorial. In general, the plot is so good, but as you play the main story, it will become boring because there are some unnecessary missions, which just delay you (that explains why the campaign is so big). Talking about the aim: I have never seen such a terrible aim. Is so difficult to kill your enemies with the "normal" aim, unless you enabled the aim assist that is so much better. Other detail is the GAMEPLAY: When you are riding a horse you just CAN'T PLAY! Is one of the most terrible gameplay, is so hard to move your horse with precision that sometimes my horse stambles on invisible things. And other thing that is SO annoying is the fact that, in the camp, you just can move slowly. I know some people will say that in real life you would not run on this situation, but the point is the game is not supposed to be like real life. But seriously, the worst thing in the WHOLE game is to take 5 minutes riding a horse to reach a mission on the map that you probably will take 2 or 3 minutes to complete.

    GENERAL SCORE: 8
    This game is not bad but not good, it shows its positives and negatives elements but in general the game is pretty good, otherwise, it's pretty frustrating in some parts.
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  26. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    This game is so near perfection that in 20 years time people will still be talking about it. Easily the best game of this generation.
  27. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 12/10 THE BEST GRAPHIC
    THE BEST CAMPAIGN
    This is the best game of history.
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  28. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Absolutely fantastic, I love EVERYTHING about this game so far, from fishing, hunting, exploring the massive world, to just messing around in general, everything just feels great & most importantly, fun. The story is brilliantly paced, I'm only about a quarter way through the third chapter but so far its amazing, every character is interesting & has their own unique personality, you canAbsolutely fantastic, I love EVERYTHING about this game so far, from fishing, hunting, exploring the massive world, to just messing around in general, everything just feels great & most importantly, fun. The story is brilliantly paced, I'm only about a quarter way through the third chapter but so far its amazing, every character is interesting & has their own unique personality, you can tell Rockstar really went the extra mile with this game in every aspect possible. I honestly could go all day about how great this game is but I'll just keep it at that.

    Sidenote: It honestly amazes me how Rockstar just nails it out of the park everytime, they definitely have another timeless classic on their hands with this, I'd even go as far to say that this may very well be the "San Andreas" of the Red Dead franchise.
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  29. Oct 31, 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.
  30. Nov 1, 2018
    9
    Starting the game it is kind of slow, but when you get into it that will change and you will be able to do so many interesting things that could make this experience unique. I dont give it a 10 because there are some secondary issues as little bugs that affect the game play.
Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. 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. 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.