Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 18,146 out of 21344
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  3. Negative: 1,937 out of 21344
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  1. MikeLeClerk
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I have never had so much fun playing a video game. This is easily a 10 from me. Already put so many hours into this beautiful game. You will not be disappointed.
  2. Clarkie
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    the trolls and fanboys are really workin overtime huh? Mad cause their favorite games are nowhere near 97 on metacritic.
  3. Mikayyyy
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game won more awards at the VGA for a reason, it is a spectacular game through and through.
  4. haram0825
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I think that the reviewer giving 1~7 score are not even played more than 10 hours. So I'm sad that they can't feel what i've felt.
  5. Bloodbourne
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game is 100% amazing in ever way. It is worth the 60 dollars throughout every single part of the game and is a true step forward in terms of technical achievement.
  6. Hlovesgames
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Do not listen to the trolls, go out and buy this game, worth every penny. The world in this game will captivate you for hours.
  7. ColeIsBAMF
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    If any game out there deserves a 10, this is it. This is a shining example of what video games should look like. Breathtaking experience.
  8. Hatkins
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    How anyone could dislike this game is beyond me. It is amazing and worth every dollar I paid for it. Do not sleep on this title, its a masterpiece.
  9. DannyDaMan
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Just finished this game and have now moved to Red Dead Online. Two amazing experiences. In my top 10 forever for games now.
  10. kaydonishere
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game has impacted me far more than anything else ever has, an easy perfect game score from me.
  11. Joshayboiiii
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Im only half way through the game but can say its already EASILY the best game Ive ever played.
  12. reggieisagamer
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game, while made under questionable conditions at Rockstar, is a true achievement for gaming moving forward. It tells the world that games are now being taken as seriously as movies.
  13. Corynintendofan
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Only a troll would even consider giving this masterpiece anything under a 9.5. Yes its that good.
  14. Anthonyisboss
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    One of a kind experience that will far outlast any other recent hit in terms of replay value.
  15. grownman
    Dec 12, 2018
    3
    This game is astonishingly tedious. Arthur spends much of the game following other characters on foot or horseback. As a player your only interaction is to continuously hold down the X button to match the leader's speed and steer with the left stick. Weapon and item selection is clunky. As is accessing the map screen. I was convinced to buy this game after reading the glowing criticThis game is astonishingly tedious. Arthur spends much of the game following other characters on foot or horseback. As a player your only interaction is to continuously hold down the X button to match the leader's speed and steer with the left stick. Weapon and item selection is clunky. As is accessing the map screen. I was convinced to buy this game after reading the glowing critic reviews. How any reviewer could give RDR2 a score comparable to that given to great games such as God of War or Horizon Zero Dawn is beyond me.… Expand
  16. Gaxeiro
    Dec 12, 2018
    7
    Gran juego y muchísimo contenido. Su mundo abierto te ofrece una infinidad de tiempo que emplear en misiones secundaria y pequeñas historias.
    Técnicamente es espléndido, cabe resaltar la iluminación y animaciones.
    La narrativa está muy trabajada, si bien la historia se alarga a veces con relleno innecesario, teniendo momentos cumbre que permanecen en la memoria. La jugabilidad deja    Gran juego y muchísimo contenido. Su mundo abierto te ofrece una infinidad de tiempo que emplear en misiones secundaria y pequeñas historias.
    Técnicamente es espléndido, cabe resaltar la iluminación y animaciones.
    La narrativa está muy trabajada, si bien la historia se alarga a veces con relleno innecesario, teniendo momentos cumbre que permanecen en la memoria.
    La jugabilidad deja mucho, muchísimo, que desear. Nunca tienes la sensación de un control total del personaje, el set de movimientos no es nada intuitivo y es muy fácil disparar a alguien con el que quieres hablar o patear un caballo al que te quieres subir. Los tiroteos no funcionan, o son un mero trámite con el apuntado automático o una ortopédica odisea que recuerda a tiroteos de San Andreas. Esto es un serio punto en contra, porque si te apetece dar un simple rodeo por el basto mapa o la historia no te convence, bien por su temática o bien porque te aburre, le resta mucho al juego, puesto que por momentos controlar a Arthur Morgan no sólo no es divertido, es frustrante.
    Aún así la gran cantidad de tareas y objetivos hacen que puedas entretenerte de muchas maneras, incluso algún que otro minijuego resulta muy adictivo.    … Expand
  17. TylerHodges
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece is a very strong word, and it shouldn't be used to describe a game often, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those times. The character building, and how alive and beautiful the world is is astounding, it sucks you in and makes you forget about reality with how immersive it is. Sure the controls may seem outdated to some, but they work fine, and the wheel didn't need to beMasterpiece is a very strong word, and it shouldn't be used to describe a game often, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those times. The character building, and how alive and beautiful the world is is astounding, it sucks you in and makes you forget about reality with how immersive it is. Sure the controls may seem outdated to some, but they work fine, and the wheel didn't need to be re-invented for this game, and it is easy to get used to after a couple hours of play. The highlight is the sheer amount of replay-ability to this game, as there are so many side quests to explore and it is just such an enjoyable game to play around in also, and I just couldn't recommend it enough… Expand
  18. DerBear
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Its created so much enjoyment for me, and I wont stop playing anytime soon.
  19. Jdawg12
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    This game shows what happens if you take quality of your product seriously. In fact, it might even show what happens if you take it TOO serious.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 looks beautiful, has great sound design, great world design and shows detail in pretty much every department. The world is actually full and doesn't feel like a big map with just some NPC's littered across it. With NPC's    This game shows what happens if you take quality of your product seriously. In fact, it might even show what happens if you take it TOO serious.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 looks beautiful, has great sound design, great world design and shows detail in pretty much every department. The world is actually full and doesn't feel like a big map with just some NPC's littered across it. With NPC's travelling in various ways, doing things in towns and having random encounters with you the world feels alive. As many games have claimed this over the years, this game actually accomplishes it.

    The story is well told with loads of characters and the protagonist Arthur Morgan, who is the center of moral here and has a excellent story to tell himself. You'll see the end of the Outlaw, with the Van der Linde gang struggling to exist in the new world. It also deals with moral, and how some members will develop due to the changes. Very interesting, and you even get attached to some of the characters. Well done on that part.

    The gameplay itself is very good and well thought out, however... the game actually suffers a bit from trying to be realistic with all the animations, inventory limitations and stiff aiming. It took me weeks before i fully adjusted, which was probably longer than it should have. Sometimes too much realism is negative for your game.

    I did notice quite a bit of bugs while playing, and some mechanics like the bounty system seemed either broken or poorly designed. I had several instances where i would get a bounty for a crime i committed ten minutes before, being miles away. The ability to hide your identity only works on civilians and not on lawmen, which in itself is stupid, and robbing trains is downright unnecessary when the bounty is higher than the loot.

    Hunting is very fun and challenging, but having to watch the skin animations over and over gets old after a while, and having a limit on storing big pelts feels incredibly annoying.

    In Summary, this game impressed me with it's content, quality and size. But it also made me question the necessity of realism in games for the first time. I give this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  20. LoganBaby
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    The most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. ForThe most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. For example, the stunning song that accompanies your ride back, later on, after the gang has been going through a particularly bad patch. The game is immersive and you want to be part of this world. This is what makes it 97%. Not whether the controls are simple enough (they are fine) or whether you can't transport instantly to sites (there is fast travel later) or that an ageing gunfighter doesn't move like spiderman. Superb.… Expand
  21. Alarosh
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    1. Лучшая проработка мира в мелочах когда я либо видел.
    2.Сюжет по началу скучноват, но потом начинает ехать с бешеной скоростью.
  22. Darensais
    May 23, 2020
    9
    эта игра затронула меня.все на вышем уровне, от анимаций до сюжета. Огромное спасибо рокстар. 9 только из-за скучного начала.
  23. KushFerrari
    Dec 17, 2018
    7
    In some aspects, RDR 2 is even better than the first. The level of detail is astonishing, the way NPC's continue contextual conversations with others, how interacting and making decisions can greatly impact the world's perception of your protagonist in a good or colossal way, which is also a refreshing change from the previous game. It really is a marvel of presentation and easily one ofIn some aspects, RDR 2 is even better than the first. The level of detail is astonishing, the way NPC's continue contextual conversations with others, how interacting and making decisions can greatly impact the world's perception of your protagonist in a good or colossal way, which is also a refreshing change from the previous game. It really is a marvel of presentation and easily one of the most authentic open worlds ever made. Combat is also improved, from the chaotic bass of nearly every weapon. The way a bullet from the slug of a double barrel scatters after being fired point blank, with a thunderous roar as limbs fly off from within your vicinity. It's pretty awesome, but the cover system is completely broken and a huge downgrade from the first one. The story and characters are expertly written and masterfully performed, with voice acting that rivals other films as a masterclass in introducing and creating compelling characters. The soundtrack is universally excellent, from old western folk ballads that make traversing the world more immersive, to the brilliant guitar notes and heavy drums that fire off as soon as combat erupts into a lively and deadly shootout. Back to the story, the first four chapters are among the best storytelling in any game, its extremely enthralling and incredibly nuanced. We follow a group of outlaws and outcasts trying to survive and escape a world that has changed with the times, and the remnants of remaining outlaws dwindle as civilization closes in. The dichotomy between Arthur and Dutch was riveting at times, both men raised and indebted to their idealistic beleifs and struggles that clash and erupt in front of them as soon as they're fed up with system that always catches up with them, as both men desperately yearn to get away from it. We see a man deteriorate in front of us and another man grow and change into a kind hearted, but superficial killer (depending on your choices.) After these four chapters, the games quality takes a nose dive as your forced to cooperate with endless shootouts and tedious trailing missions that grind the games pacing to a dramatic halt. The games design is very linear, and on missions and some of the side quests in the game, you never get that sense of accomplishment and pride in trying to approach something on your own. The game constantly leads you to this pathway and it just seems dated. Just as slowly as Arthur doubts and resents his charismatic mentor, I too was very much annoyed by the direction the game went. With mainstream critics and fanboys always sucking Rockstar's cock, i doubt the'll be changing things up.… Expand
  24. APM_
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. The finest game of the generation which revolutionises Open World games forever.
  25. BlackmarketTaco
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    This review is EXCLUSIVELY for the single-player, which packs well enough content to justify paying full price. The graphics are stunning on a launch PS4, which blew me away. I'm not spoiling anything about the story, but it is a perfect prequel to the original RDR. Arthur's character development is superb. I haven't been this emotionally invested in a game since I wrapped up the MassThis review is EXCLUSIVELY for the single-player, which packs well enough content to justify paying full price. The graphics are stunning on a launch PS4, which blew me away. I'm not spoiling anything about the story, but it is a perfect prequel to the original RDR. Arthur's character development is superb. I haven't been this emotionally invested in a game since I wrapped up the Mass Effect trilogy. The amounts of customization with clothing, weaponry, horses, and crafting are a huge enhancement to the original game. If you're a fan of the original RDR, you will feel the same way that I do.… Expand
  26. IvanMit
    Dec 19, 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.
  27. Zgr00gle
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Я прошёл эту игру не совсем полностью(только сюжетную линию), но уверен успею нагнать упущенное. Эта игра, своего рода, произведение современного искусства. Вопреки всем новым тенденциям развития гейм-дева, Rockstar Games снова задрала планку и по техническому, и по геймплейному, и по сюжетному аспектам в своём жанре. Я говорю именно про сюжетный режим. Кто-то пишет что игра слишкомЯ прошёл эту игру не совсем полностью(только сюжетную линию), но уверен успею нагнать упущенное. Эта игра, своего рода, произведение современного искусства. Вопреки всем новым тенденциям развития гейм-дева, Rockstar Games снова задрала планку и по техническому, и по геймплейному, и по сюжетному аспектам в своём жанре. Я говорю именно про сюжетный режим. Кто-то пишет что игра слишком скучная, но я с уверенностью могу заявить, что таковые люди мало читают книжки, ведь там мелким деталям типа описания местности, характерам, предметам, внешности и прочим уделено не мало времени. Так и здесь мелким деталям, раскрывающим быт, местность, характеры людей посвящается приличная часть игрового процесса, и я не считаю это скучным. Игра оставила очень много эмоций и впечатлений, и я с удовольствием к ней вернусь в свободное время.… Expand
  28. fernandodias
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    Very good game excellent campaign and online mode well interactive best buy in 2018
  29. kaancag
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to give it below 8. I just had to.

    Graphics: 10/10, simply amazing. The amount of detail and the quality overall is amazing.
    Setting / Atmosphere: 9/10, Towns and wilderness really takes you into wild west, truly feeling you're living in the era. When enter a saloon or a shop, it is authentic.
    Story: 5/10, This is where I was let down. The story is very repetitive in it's terms, I understand you're the prey and always on the run but come on. And when the story starts to make sense you die. All your investment to your personality is down the drain. And you die from tuberculosis. Meh.    … Expand
  30. superlucifer35
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    The Absolute classic in the open world genre,the best game of this year and for me of all time. It had the best Protagonist for me, the graphics, the music score, the voice acting, the utter brilliance of this game captivated me from the get go. It had the best storyline I have ever played, the attention to detail is phenomenal once again rockstar has shown the world how to make an openThe Absolute classic in the open world genre,the best game of this year and for me of all time. It had the best Protagonist for me, the graphics, the music score, the voice acting, the utter brilliance of this game captivated me from the get go. It had the best storyline I have ever played, the attention to detail is phenomenal once again rockstar has shown the world how to make an open world game. Game of All Time for me.… Expand
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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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