Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. bafzel
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Its so well made in all aspects that i cannot give it any other score than a full one.
  2. Thomas0968
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game, 10/10, love you, Rockstar!! But, I don't understand, why so many trolls in comments?… Expand
  3. Haytham22
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Amazing game with unbelievable atmosphere and a really realistic experience.
  4. SPARTY
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Эта игра стоила ожиданий, потраченных средств, и самое главное - времени!
    Red Dead Redemption 2 - это искусство. Но к сожалению или к счастью, не все в этом разбираются..
  5. I_DEPTH_I
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Смотрю видео на ютубе и мне нравится,но нету на ПК что очень меня печалит,но портить оценку игре я не очень то и желаю,ведь разработчики сделали и проработали кучу приятных глазу мелочей
  6. pureman
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    one of the best i have ever played. the slow pace of moving actually make me plan the route and think twice. so when i get used to the pacing of the game. i enjoy it so much and this game is really awesome. i hope more people can enjoy it too
    of course its not a game for everyone. but its definitely worth trying, its a pity to miss a masterpiece
  7. hippiechic7
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    I can't express on how AWESOME this game is!! Great story and graphics!! The hunting, fishing, and exploring alone makes the game so much FUN!!!
  8. FroggyZzzzzz
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Amazing detailed game with incredible graphics, story and attention to details. Game have a lot of variety in activities and very good customization, Gunfights are very nice. Only 9/10 Because theres no fast travel and thats can be in some cases very annoying especially when my horse dies and i have to steal another, or just runs forever until i can find/ride another horse. simple fallsAmazing detailed game with incredible graphics, story and attention to details. Game have a lot of variety in activities and very good customization, Gunfights are very nice. Only 9/10 Because theres no fast travel and thats can be in some cases very annoying especially when my horse dies and i have to steal another, or just runs forever until i can find/ride another horse. simple falls from 1 meter almost (sometimes do) kills me. Fps on ps4 standard is stable in open areas but in cities are very unstable, maybe a lack of optimization in some areas, otherwise runs very well. Masterpiece from rockstar anyways....having a lot of fun, playing nonstop for about 17 hours. Thanks rockstar… Expand
  9. Derangedxzombie
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Game of a generation, forgetting some of the best visuals in a game seen, the fantastic backgrounds music, the realistic and enjoyable voice acting or dialog, and huge world created with tons of content and mechanics. The detail is insane and shows how much passion the developers had for the game, most game developers are lazy and it shows, like BO4 with water in Blackout mode worse thanGame of a generation, forgetting some of the best visuals in a game seen, the fantastic backgrounds music, the realistic and enjoyable voice acting or dialog, and huge world created with tons of content and mechanics. The detail is insane and shows how much passion the developers had for the game, most game developers are lazy and it shows, like BO4 with water in Blackout mode worse than Ocarina of time on N64, and does nothing when shot at.

    To address some silly/lying negative reviews:

    Games boring: The first chapter acts as a tutorial and introduces characters, after it's free roam. The games huge and full of quality content and missions, challenges, activities, easter eggs. It's not a childish game like Fortnite is COD BO4, it's like a slow boiling Hollywood movie with a brilliant storyline and much to absorb.

    Clunky: The controls are like other Rockstar games, if you can't grasp them you shouldn't be playing games as they're really not that hard and have a ton of configuring options. Free aim does need some configuration but otherwise it's all well thought out considering how many different actions there are to perform.

    You can kill animals it's evil: My favourite bad reviews are SJW people whinging because you can kill animals in it, what do you think people did in 1899, telegram just eat for desert grown potato salad? Or maybe go TK Maxx for a nike winter coat and cowboy hat. Vegetarian was what apache's called bad hunters, veganism didn't exist until 1944. Even aggressive comanche Indians had 1-2 horses per every man/woman and live stock of several million wilderbeast/horses. Without live stock these silly people's ancestors probably would've starved. I love animals more than people but SJW's need to stop whinging because game developers choose to base a game on realism and history.

    It doesn't work good on pc: Really? The game isnt out on pc, only consoles.

    4K/HDR isn't good: game HDR calibration to 500, TV brightness to 47, TV HDR dynamic contrast to high, TV blacks to low, TV colour temp 50. Result = sexy visuals. As standard HDR causes asharper cricket textured picture but a bit darker with washed out colours, it could've been better off the bat, maybe they'll patch it soon. But these settings on my LG TV created a lively vivid picture.

    Bounty system is broken: No, it's realistic, exit an area quick enough and no bounty. Commit crimes next to lawman and you'll be wanted with a bounty. Wear a mask after the crime and you'll be hidden but be threatened to remove it, and if doing so will be recognized. Locked down towns go back to normal with time and bounties lessen with time. Chance clothes, shave hair, grow a beard, you'll lose the bounty or won't be recognized as easily depending on severity of changes. If you can't handle evading some bounty hunters or lawman, which is what the game is about believe it or not, go join a gang of pansies, not outlaws.

    And that's about it, a truly impressive game that raises the bar for many lazy quick cash grab developers.    … Expand
  10. ApplehacksXD
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Great game big open world the start is a bit slow and alot of riding but nothing to big great ending if you have played rdr gun play is nice hunting is really good somethings dont get explained like how to equip your 2 ''big guns'' permanet
  11. darkmoonx
    Nov 17, 2018
    2
    a very overrated and hyped game rock star is no longer the once we knew and is pretty sad
  12. Theirlaw
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    When a game is as good as this at immersing you in the environment, it makes the breaks in immersion, the bugs, all the more jarring.

    What a stunner! I don't think I have been so utterly captivated by a game since the first Tomb Raider or Baldur's Gate 2, Throne of Bhaal. Simply breathtaking level of detail from start to finish whether it be the horse management and riding, fishing,    When a game is as good as this at immersing you in the environment, it makes the breaks in immersion, the bugs, all the more jarring.

    What a stunner! I don't think I have been so utterly captivated by a game since the first Tomb Raider or Baldur's Gate 2, Throne of Bhaal. Simply breathtaking level of detail from start to finish whether it be the horse management and riding, fishing, poker, shoot outs, story, atmosphere. IT drips class from every pore.

    It is BIG! 51% ion and the game just opened up and I have been in this game every day since launch. Huge and very surprising but I wont spoil...

    Combat needs work
    Controls need work
    Bugs need work

    These three things break immersion and it slaps you in the face like s stinky wet cod fish. Fix them and this is the best game ever created, hands down.

    This is a truly next gen open world game.

    Zero voters? bahaahahhahah ahhahahahaha hahhahahahahah ahaaaahahahhahahahahahah etc    … Expand
  13. EwanManley
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    In the beginning it is said that god created the Earth and its inhabitants in 6 days. And on the 7th he rested but it is not told that there was a secret 8th day where this game is made so take that as you will.
  14. CrazyFox1
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    Rockstar has made yet another piece of art-game. Arthurs journey is a solid experience, and it's nice to follow John Marstons past, and see Dutch become a dillusional madman. The graphics is absolutely amazing, the world is organic and responds to your actions in clever ways, with tons of content and variety, and the story and characters are really well written and acted. And the music isRockstar has made yet another piece of art-game. Arthurs journey is a solid experience, and it's nice to follow John Marstons past, and see Dutch become a dillusional madman. The graphics is absolutely amazing, the world is organic and responds to your actions in clever ways, with tons of content and variety, and the story and characters are really well written and acted. And the music is one of the best I've heard in a video game, period.

    Some flaws I found in this game is that the controls feels clunky at times, and some of the animations, in pursuit of realism, tends to slow down the gameplay, whish is quite irritable.

    Despite its flaws, this is one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  15. Silvershade
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Immersive world, fun to play, lots to do and so beautiful, I have finished the main story in two weeks. Well done Rockstar !
  16. KirillKutz
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    I did not have a chance to get acquainted with RDR, so it was doubtful to start getting acquainted with the game with DDR2, and the theme of the Wild West I have never been close in games. But, nevertheless, I decided to trust Rockstar Games and pre-ordered the game. How much I was impressed by the first minutes of gameplay, graphics and of course the soundtrack. This magnificent, openI did not have a chance to get acquainted with RDR, so it was doubtful to start getting acquainted with the game with DDR2, and the theme of the Wild West I have never been close in games. But, nevertheless, I decided to trust Rockstar Games and pre-ordered the game. How much I was impressed by the first minutes of gameplay, graphics and of course the soundtrack. This magnificent, open world, where you do not just want to go through the game from beginning to end, and want to explore every corner of the world. These games are worth waiting for, these games are worth playing!… Expand
  17. TravisFinn
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing game and landmark achievement for Rockstar Games. It's truly almost perfect except for a major problem I have.

    Regarding the Epilogue of the game - I think it was a complete misfire and sloppily done. It's hard not to compare to RDR 1's epilogue but it just pales in comparison in a major way.

    Looking at RDR 1's epilogue, it set out on two goals; One, the player's agency to seek revenge for John's death, and what better way to achieve that than to play as a grown-up Jack! The second goal was to bring a poignant end to the game that added to the overall theme of the story - violence is fruitless and cyclical - "People don't forget. Nothing is forgiven". This was truly one of the greatest endings to a video game ever, and it was a shame to see RDR 2 fall so flat. Like 1, it set two goals: the Player's agency to kill Micah Bell as revenge for Arthur's death. And second, to set up the events of RDR 1 as you play John Marston.

    Rockstar surprisingly misses the mark on both points. My two major complaints lie in the length and pay off of the epilogue. First off, it is WAY too long. RDR 1's had one mission, 4 check points on the map and you were done. And it was simple and beautiful. RDR 2 however has two parts of an epilogue, most of it only concerning John's building of the Beecher's Hope ranch, and it is utterly boring. Character wise as well - John and Abigail are the only ones who further develop their relationship, wile returning characters like Charles, Sadie and Uncle really only serve to prop up John's goal of building a better life. What you get are last minute subplots and not too much character development which is a shame. Then, what really ruined the ending for RDR 2 for me was the final mission.

    It was totally CHEAP of Rockstar to cheat us out of a final confrontation with Micah, and instead we have to cower behind cover while we aren't allowed to shoot at him ever. Sadie gets captured like an idiot and then also Dutch appears... for some reason? I thought it was evident Dutch no longer trusted Micah at that point. If he did reconcile, where did Bill and Javier go? So many plot holes in a single moment and then boom... Dutch shoots Micah anyway and just leaves. Then John and friends go home and happy ending music plays. What a joke, seriously. Completely took me out of the game. Even worse, you get stuck playing John Marston if you didn't have a second save as Arthur. Just my opinion in the end but I was really let down with this epilogue.    … Expand
  18. mosabbir
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Almost 9 years of hard work has paid off for Rockstar Games. This is easily the best open world game ever made. Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't just match the original, it far exceeds it.

    This game nails everything across the board. A true game of the generation candidate.
  19. symbiotic
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Once you get past what I found to be a frustrating opening introduction in the snowy mountains, the game opens up like nothing I have experienced before. Truly amazing what they have achieved here. The level of immersion that takes over after a while is a testament to the brilliant underlying design, which in itself underpins one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen. Here's to manyOnce you get past what I found to be a frustrating opening introduction in the snowy mountains, the game opens up like nothing I have experienced before. Truly amazing what they have achieved here. The level of immersion that takes over after a while is a testament to the brilliant underlying design, which in itself underpins one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen. Here's to many hours exploring this incredible world...… Expand
  20. maddoctor78
    Oct 30, 2018
    5
    Игра великолепна. Прекрасный проработанный открытый мир. Отличные и хризматичные персонажи.Отличная проработка деталей. Рокстарс! После того как некоторые вот так по хамски о Вас отзывались - НЕ ВЫПУСКАЙТЕ ИГРУ НА ПК!!!! Из принципа. Что это за выходки такие? Вместо того чтобы по нормальному попросить, они еще чего то требуют от кого то ! Отношение свинское какое то,ей богу.Игра великолепна. Прекрасный проработанный открытый мир. Отличные и хризматичные персонажи.Отличная проработка деталей. Рокстарс! После того как некоторые вот так по хамски о Вас отзывались - НЕ ВЫПУСКАЙТЕ ИГРУ НА ПК!!!! Из принципа. Что это за выходки такие? Вместо того чтобы по нормальному попросить, они еще чего то требуют от кого то ! Отношение свинское какое то,ей богу.
  21. Jazzfusion11
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Just amazing!!! Rockstar once again proves that they are one of the best devs in the business. Beautiful graphics and wonderful atmosphere. The story is very good so far and I am loving everything about this game. I am a Pc player and I am embarrassed that pc users are giving this game a 0 just because this is a console game exclusive.
  22. JJBP
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Me parece ridiculo que muchos se quejen de que no este doblado, hombre aprender inglés es sencillo, el juego es una maravilla que con lo que llevo incluso supera al original, el manejo de la iluminación es hermoso, disfruten de esta obra de arte.
  23. ralmd
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    10/10. Just saw the end credits. What a masterpiece this is. And as I was watching it, I was thinking to myself how games, and particularly story driven games, have come such a long way.

    I didn't want it to end. I lost count to how many times I was left speechless and in awe of what I was watching / playing. I confess there were also a couple of moments that brought a tear to my eye,    10/10. Just saw the end credits. What a masterpiece this is. And as I was watching it, I was thinking to myself how games, and particularly story driven games, have come such a long way.

    I didn't want it to end. I lost count to how many times I was left speechless and in awe of what I was watching / playing. I confess there were also a couple of moments that brought a tear to my eye, such is the quality of the story, voice acting, motion capture and overall realistic mood of the cutscenes.

    I've always liked and played GTA games, since they were in 2D. But RDR2 is on a completely different level, even compared to GTA V IMO.

    I won't spoil anything but I'll just ask you not to skip the end credits (yeah, some people do that ^^). It's worth your time. Also, there's someone in there who played guitar, keyboard, bass... "and all kinds of weird instruments". ^^

    I can now say this is GoTY for me. I think the deciding factor for me is the historically grounded (and accurate replication) of the world and the story.    … Expand
  24. unca
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    One of the best open world games ever, with the single best story ever written for a videogame.
  25. pablo918
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Simply a fantastic game, a great story (So far, about 1/2 through the game) with fantastic characters and a truly human protagonist, great gameplay, especially shootings I just found them satisfactory, and despite what people say controls are simple, responsive, and if you’ve played gta intuitive, GREAT soundtrack. Rockstar has truly delivered a master piece full of details to discover andSimply a fantastic game, a great story (So far, about 1/2 through the game) with fantastic characters and a truly human protagonist, great gameplay, especially shootings I just found them satisfactory, and despite what people say controls are simple, responsive, and if you’ve played gta intuitive, GREAT soundtrack. Rockstar has truly delivered a master piece full of details to discover and tons of hours of fabulous content.… Expand
  26. Darkvenom39
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Well here is a very good example of why red dead redemption 2 deserves a 10 and not a 9 or 8, But yet im gonna talk with the downside a little bit and hope that Rockstar will fix later on in future games the movement system with that x tap and not to mention that sometimes the character walks way to slow and when youre holding the x button he sprints and crashes into people and you loseWell here is a very good example of why red dead redemption 2 deserves a 10 and not a 9 or 8, But yet im gonna talk with the downside a little bit and hope that Rockstar will fix later on in future games the movement system with that x tap and not to mention that sometimes the character walks way to slow and when youre holding the x button he sprints and crashes into people and you lose honor and even the horse riding is a bit of a pain they could at least make the movement in the game like TLOZBW Nintendo nailed the whole movement system perfectly but i know rockstar could take it to the next level with their realism POV (overall rockstar the movement is clunky and annoying at times) ... Now that thats out of my way (ill try to keep it short) the rest of the game is a 10/10 cuz you have so much to do besides story missions, you have fishing, hunting, horse caring, bounty hunting, side missions, attractions, and even just exploring the whole map is an adventure of its own ! i really see things where rockstar are taking their games and its definitely the step up in video games ! the story is outstanding with such a powerful voice acting ! and the actors on the cinematics are very talented ! the game sometimes even questioned me if im playing a real life story of another person or is this one of rockstars biggest game right now and they have totally nailed it on both ! the game is alive and very accurate in the historical time and age of outlaws right before ww1 and on the time of the countries civil war and the immigration to the usa... By far i think im just in love with this game the soundtrack the activities of mini games and just hanging around and doing chores in the camp and so much more that i mentioned before i am enjoying every bit of it ! and with all of what i have done in the game im still hungry to enjoy it more ! people all over youtube are finding more stuff and references in the game i also think i should do review videos to get into many more specifics but for now i do highly recommend this game ! this is the kind of game that should be in everybody's library and i am looking forward to see whats next with rockstar those guys are talented and even the people in the studio are very much talented and even the people in the game all the characters and npc's are very very talented i am very much in love with this game ! and did i also talk about the action on horses and gunplay? well thats where the game is a true wild west and you also need to take care of youre weapons and horses the shooting is sublime as well is the horse riding and chasing the action in this game is superb !!!! Even the progression system is super rewarding and i love the honor mechanic also it really makes a good change for your world in the game !! Overall this is a game i will never get out of my mind in ages i truly love this game!!!!… Expand
  27. z28guy30
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Hands down my favorite game of all time!!! There is an endless amount of things you can do in this open world game. This game has it all from immersive gameplay, stunning graphics with beautiful highly detailed scenery, , and even a game map with accurate contour lines for elevation! RDR2 is an absolute masterpiece!!!
  28. bybliko
    May 11, 2019
    10
    Это просто шедевр. Вы понимаете насколько она пророботана? Настолько пророботоной игры я не встречал. Рекомендуеться к покупке
  29. Zorello
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    masterpiece una de las mejores secuelas de la historia, un mundo abierto como pocos con ritmo único y una calidad de producción que solo rockstar puede lograr.
  30. mmarkk3
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Red dead Redemption 2 is hands down THE greatest open world video game ever made, and will go down as one of the best games of all-time! The amount of detail in all aspects in this game, is just mind blowing. Additionally, the amount of activities you can do besides the story mode, makes this game a steal at $60! LEGENDARY!
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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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