Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. sepehrcharbi
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played In my life great graphic and story and slow pace game play which I like
  2. Chocoferu
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    [ESP]
    Es PERFECTO. Nunca me gustaron los juegos western, pero este me ha enganchado totalmente.
    Tiene mundo abierto, pero no es como la mayoría, sino que este está VIVO. Puedes seguir la historia principal, pero a la vez el mundo sigue a su bola y te pueden ocurrir cosas aleatorias y no programadas, como que te atraquen, o te ataquen repentinamente, o que alguien necesite ayuda y puedas    [ESP]
    Es PERFECTO. Nunca me gustaron los juegos western, pero este me ha enganchado totalmente.
    Tiene mundo abierto, pero no es como la mayoría, sino que este está VIVO. Puedes seguir la historia principal, pero a la vez el mundo sigue a su bola y te pueden ocurrir cosas aleatorias y no programadas, como que te atraquen, o te ataquen repentinamente, o que alguien necesite ayuda y puedas ayudarles o perjudicarles o pasar de largo indiferente, y todo tiene sus consecuencias.

    Es tan inmersivo, que a veces cuando acepto una quest, me quedo tan absorto que 2 horas después me acuerdo que tenía que entregar esa quest!    … Expand
  3. Frankdnb
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games of this generation. This game will be remembered as the leap of open world games into the next generation of consoles.
  4. BLK99
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Genial, 100% recomendado, es increiblemente adictivo... graficos increibles, una excelente historia y un gameplay solido, no muy espectacular pero es un shooter de epoca, no es que se le pueda sacar mucho... se necesitan es mas actividades.

    Espero con ansias varios DLCs para single player, no me interesa tanto el online pero de seguro va a ser una locura, no se puede esperar menos de    Genial, 100% recomendado, es increiblemente adictivo... graficos increibles, una excelente historia y un gameplay solido, no muy espectacular pero es un shooter de epoca, no es que se le pueda sacar mucho... se necesitan es mas actividades.

    Espero con ansias varios DLCs para single player, no me interesa tanto el online pero de seguro va a ser una locura, no se puede esperar menos de los desarrolladores    … Expand
  5. mikeygarcia0
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Before getting the game I read that many people thought the controls were clunky and the game is slow paced. I was wary of these problems but have been curios about the game so I bought it anyway. The game is visually stunning. Everything from the trees to the snow and mud surprised me because of the amount of detail that was able to be achieved on a base PS4. All the dialogue in the gameBefore getting the game I read that many people thought the controls were clunky and the game is slow paced. I was wary of these problems but have been curios about the game so I bought it anyway. The game is visually stunning. Everything from the trees to the snow and mud surprised me because of the amount of detail that was able to be achieved on a base PS4. All the dialogue in the game is great. The combat I think is fun because of the ability to switch weapons on the fly and the dead eye mechanic. The game is pretty slow paced because of the need to travel everywhere on horseback(before you unlock fast travel to that location). I enjoy traveling everywhere because of the soundtrack, the environment, the random encounters. and all the animals you run into on you journey. I was really immersed in the world and played nearly a whole 12 hours straight. I just couldn't put it down. The only other game that has done this for me, (but not just at the level of RDR2) was The Witcher 3. I consider myself a patient gamer(reddit) but heard of the massive amount of content in this game and thought it'd be worth it(and it was). I am only 12-13 hours into the game and only 15% done with the story. I recommend this game with all of my 9 finger tips.… Expand
  6. TrophyHunters
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Sour puss PC players complaining about "console peasants" and rubbish framerates, get a grip, I own a PS4, pc and Nintendo switch, I love my PC, I also love the comfort of having a PS4, always loved the exclusives they bring, I've played about 5 hours of red dead redemption so far, incredible detail, story so far is amazing, brings alot to the table, and I've barely scratched the surfaceSour puss PC players complaining about "console peasants" and rubbish framerates, get a grip, I own a PS4, pc and Nintendo switch, I love my PC, I also love the comfort of having a PS4, always loved the exclusives they bring, I've played about 5 hours of red dead redemption so far, incredible detail, story so far is amazing, brings alot to the table, and I've barely scratched the surface this is how games are meant to be made/played. Some of these reviews shouldn't even be alloerd, literally complaining it isn't on pc, wait your turn, youll end up buying something you've previously ripped into.… Expand
  7. DanBenevenuto
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is FANTASTIC, I loved playing this game ! The history of rdr2 is amazing... I GOT LUMBAGO ! - Uncle
  8. dyinginbeauty
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This game is an incredible experience if one allows oneself to give in to it - my advice upfront is not to play this whilst rotating other games, but to commit oneself to it.

    Don't pay attention to critics who say the controls are clunky and minor details are a chore - controls take time to get used to, but once figured out they become intuitive whereby basic actions like drinking    This game is an incredible experience if one allows oneself to give in to it - my advice upfront is not to play this whilst rotating other games, but to commit oneself to it.

    Don't pay attention to critics who say the controls are clunky and minor details are a chore - controls take time to get used to, but once figured out they become intuitive whereby basic actions like drinking coffee, loading your horse saddle with items, drawing from your saddle when dismounting etc. becomes all second nature to your control of Arthur.

    The atmosphere achieved in this game, made possible by the graphics engine, voice acting, musical score, and sheer level of detail in the open world is unlike anything I have seen before.

    It might be boring for some who want an action based game, but for those who want a deep, atmospheric experience, and who can allow themselves to be patient in learning and reading up the basics will be highly rewarded.

    If you give it a go play with the mobile/tablet app alongside - put the map on this whilst turning on only the compass ingame - creates an even better experience imo.    … Expand
  9. Fisal1001
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    amazing .. WONDERFUL .. AWESOME
    The atmosphere in the game is wonderful .. I will spend wonderful times in the world of cowboy
  10. Kiryu1120
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Only game as good as Breath of the Wild in the last few years. The responsiveness in the world / characters / towns / exploration is never before seen. Revolutionary game in multiple ways. Ignore the 0 out of 10 ratings. Fanboys of other games or/and consoles always trash the competitors. Sad
  11. elraphael
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Genialna gra, co tu dużo pisać, gram dopiero 3h, ale już widzę że będzie to piękna historia, brawo R*.
  12. 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.
  13. inory850628
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly,this is a very good game
  14. trollkiller55
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Amazing...as close to being inside a movie or novel as any game has achieved. Some clunky control issues (be careful how you use "L2" on Ps4) are more than made up for by incredible writing and voice acting. The visuals are spectacular. A masterpiece.
  15. Calitoris
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I don't review games almost ever but holy sh*t these PC gamers are the biggest bunch of cry babies. 0/10 REALLY?! Are you reviewing the game or your horrible outlook on life. Go buy a PS4 and play the game, borrow it from a friend, or just shut up. I guarantee it's a phenomenal game so rating it a 0 isn't helping the cause to get it ported to PC and at this point I hope it never does forI don't review games almost ever but holy sh*t these PC gamers are the biggest bunch of cry babies. 0/10 REALLY?! Are you reviewing the game or your horrible outlook on life. Go buy a PS4 and play the game, borrow it from a friend, or just shut up. I guarantee it's a phenomenal game so rating it a 0 isn't helping the cause to get it ported to PC and at this point I hope it never does for you sad sacks of negativity and video game cancers… Expand
  16. Arbanblade
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Going to add this review to the positives only because I decided to read the Negative reviews and Realized how absolutely ridiculous some of them are. Either these "reviewers" are hapless uneducated twits that couldn't form a coherent sentence if they had a red dead revolver held to their heads(ha ha see what I did there?), or they are bots. Or perhaps they are simply paid trolls toGoing to add this review to the positives only because I decided to read the Negative reviews and Realized how absolutely ridiculous some of them are. Either these "reviewers" are hapless uneducated twits that couldn't form a coherent sentence if they had a red dead revolver held to their heads(ha ha see what I did there?), or they are bots. Or perhaps they are simply paid trolls to ridicule the game. Regardless of which it is for ever 1 seemingly legitimate negative review there were 10 complaining about nonsensical bull **** or PC master race, or various other ridiculous things. I've played about 3 hours of this game so far, and while I think the beginning starts off very slowly I did find that it picks up speed as you go along. I am excited to continue playing this game and I may edit my review from a 10 later on. But for now my score is based solely on erasing at least one of those ridiculous bot reviews.… Expand
  17. NescafeUser
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    I've read some negative and mixed user reviews and my god, either they are PC-users that just hate this game for being on consoles only, either players that did not grow up from tiny every-minute-fun game pants, that complain about game is only about riding a horse... How can be so not far-sighted.
    Long story short: love this game so much, measured narration, tons of details(oh, my, how    I've read some negative and mixed user reviews and my god, either they are PC-users that just hate this game for being on consoles only, either players that did not grow up from tiny every-minute-fun game pants, that complain about game is only about riding a horse... How can be so not far-sighted.
    Long story short: love this game so much, measured narration, tons of details(oh, my, how perfectly and with love crafted this world is).
    And gameplay is perfectly fitted with this setting, just have to mention this trick with revolver returning to your holster via double press L1, you just feel that Arthur spin it and return to holster.
    And plot... Just perfect, I'm on chapter 3 and can't stop discovering new features.
    This game is only one that can push me on buying Xbox One X, because it gives the better performance in this game.    … Expand
  18. Kenx
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    This game is not for everyone. I can understand that some people dont like this game.
    Here is my experience
    In my case i love this game, But I have to said that the first time was really difficult to finish the game, so I decided to give the game a rest. Suddenly after a month i was playing GOW, I feel like i wanted to play RDR 2. Ones i came back i could not stop playing it. im type    This game is not for everyone. I can understand that some people dont like this game.
    Here is my experience
    In my case i love this game, But I have to said that the first time was really difficult to finish the game, so I decided to give the game a rest. Suddenly after a month i was playing GOW, I feel like i wanted to play RDR 2. Ones i came back i could not stop playing it.
    im type oif player who loves visiting everything and doing all types of activity. The majority of gamers just want to start playing a game and all has to be action, shoots ... You do not give a **** about the rest. BUt for the rest of us who ENJOY(the most important word) games and take this games with calm, this game is a **** MASTERPIECE.
    The gameplay, the riding(althought is true that you miss the fast travel)... But the most important thing about the game, the history.... I can not tell u with word the feelings that this history marked something in my videogames history.
    In conclusion:
    -if you are the type of player who does not enjoy searching things or doing extra activity`s i can understand that the game can be boring.
    -For the rest of us this videogame is history of the vieogame industry.    … Expand
  19. homelesswaffle
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Rockstar continue to prove why they are the best in the business. I loved Red Dead Redemption but never thought they would make another. Then Red Dead 2 was announced and to be honest, I wasn't the least bit excited. But after watching the trailers and reading about the features that they were including, I couldn't help but feel a little giddy. I started playing at midnight on the releaseRockstar continue to prove why they are the best in the business. I loved Red Dead Redemption but never thought they would make another. Then Red Dead 2 was announced and to be honest, I wasn't the least bit excited. But after watching the trailers and reading about the features that they were including, I couldn't help but feel a little giddy. I started playing at midnight on the release night and I couldn't be happier. They have truly created something special. I ran around for more than 4 hours in the opening area alone just looking at everything and touching everything. It's a fantastic time user. I've talked to every single NPC I've come across just so i don't miss anything. Arthur is on par with Marsten in terms of player characters. I love the bond you actually form with your horse. You might already know what becomes of the Van Der Lin gang after playing Red Dead 1 but you have no idea of how it gets to that point playing Red Dead 2. This is a generational achievement and I feel privileged just to be able to experience it.… Expand
  20. Futerk0
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    First of all: user score here is fake. There is a lot scores from users that never have played this one. I think that metacritic administrator should do something about it...

    About the game: Right now I am somewhere at 23% storyline progress and 25% overall progress. After... I don't know how many hours :D. If you loved GTA V this will be big adventure and great title for you. RDR2 is    First of all: user score here is fake. There is a lot scores from users that never have played this one. I think that metacritic administrator should do something about it...

    About the game: Right now I am somewhere at 23% storyline progress and 25% overall progress. After... I don't know how many hours :D. If you loved GTA V this will be big adventure and great title for you. RDR2 is going in another level of interactivity and immersion here. Graphics are just good, but in some places there are looking kinda post-GTA (and I don't know why, but main character is looking for me like he has something in common with Michael De Santa).
    This game is big and gorgeous.

    Minuses:
    - Some controller mechanics are not that easy to understand properly, so you can do them not so well some time,
    - This game is big: there is fast travel to unlock in your camp, but sometimes you will be dreaming about train station or cart nearby...    … Expand
  21. Serpico
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Estamos ante la obra maestra de Rockstar y uno de los mejores videojuegos de toda la historia, dudo mucho que Rockstar vuelva a hacer algo que iguale, o supere esta obra.
  22. hort
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    GOTY no doubt! And vey likely game of this generation as well!! Stop reading it and go play the gdg!
  23. maciappula
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    The perfect characters, the perfect story, the perfect environments.
    The perfect game.

    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played alongside The Witcher 3 and God of War.
  24. estradas
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Unforgettable experience, one of the greatest games.

    9/10 gameplay
    10/10 graphics
    10/10 story
    10/10 environments
  25. BSchwarz95
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Out of countless players, I'm the 152nd to earn a 100% statistic in the main game (on PS4). I've put in 202 hours and only need the Grin and Bear It, and Gold Rush trophies. I don't remember the last time I've sunk so many hours into a single player campaign and I still can't get enough of it. The storytelling, gameplay, open world, characters, and creative freedom are simply astoundingOut of countless players, I'm the 152nd to earn a 100% statistic in the main game (on PS4). I've put in 202 hours and only need the Grin and Bear It, and Gold Rush trophies. I don't remember the last time I've sunk so many hours into a single player campaign and I still can't get enough of it. The storytelling, gameplay, open world, characters, and creative freedom are simply astounding and I can't see another game within the next two years dethroning this as a contender for Game of the Decade.… Expand
  26. bobishere
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    Changed my review, the game is amazing and full of great characters that you fall in love with.
  27. Phoenix123
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    This game is simply beautiful. Everything about the game is near perfection. The story is amazing, the environment is incredible, the characters are unforgettable. Rockstar absolutely knocked this out of the park. One of the best games I've ever played.
  28. ft5777
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    The only other Rockstar game I ever played was GTA 5, that I bought mainly because I was intrigued by the 97 score on metacritic. I wanted to see for myself what the fuss was all about. While I loved the world, story and characters in that game, I felt that the controls were clunky and not responsive enough and the menus subpar, all of which somehow lowered the quality of my playtime.The only other Rockstar game I ever played was GTA 5, that I bought mainly because I was intrigued by the 97 score on metacritic. I wanted to see for myself what the fuss was all about. While I loved the world, story and characters in that game, I felt that the controls were clunky and not responsive enough and the menus subpar, all of which somehow lowered the quality of my playtime.

    So when Red Dead Redemption 2 was released and many players complained about the same gameplay issues in addition to too many animations and a very slow pace, I was skeptical. I didn't start the game for another month because of a fear to be disappointed. I waited until the moment was right for me to start it. And what an adventure it has been.

    Yes the pace is slow, yes the way Arthur Morgan controls is sometimes slow and clunky (especially in the camps and areas where you're not supposed to run), yes button mapping is not ideal and leads to the occasional unwanted fights and bounties on your head. Yes, there is an animation for almost every action and it can takes quite some time to loot all the ennemies down after a gun fight. This is all frustrating. Yes, the fast travel is limited. However, in my mind, this is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. The positive points for RDR2 far outshine the negatives.

    The world around you feels alive, with more possible interactions that you could ever dream of. The graphics are stellar and the panoramas stunning (I wish there was a real photo mode in the game). The map itself is beautifully designed and varied with many biotopes, there are more details in this game that one can discover in 200 hours of play time. The story is very well written and moving. It's slow to build up but that is the time necessary to get attached to the characters and really feel it. As far as I can remember it is the only game that made me shed a tear and felt like a gut punch. The characters are deep and it is a pleasure to discover their lives and interact with them.

    The game is long, and the slow pace allows you to take it all in and is essential to the overall experience. Do I wish that there was a more extensive and more practical fast travel system ? Yes maybe... But actually no. Because now that I finished the game I fondly remember all these hours riding around on my beloved horse, I remember this feeling that I was actually travelling somewhere to accomplish something, and not just choosing a location on a map and teleporting to it, admiring these landscapes along the way, hearing all those sounds. I almost feel nostalgic about it now. As if I went on an adventure with a group of friends. I want to talk about my experience with people as if I lived it myself. Listening to music tracks from the game transport me immediately back to these days.

    In conclusion, what an experience that was. It was something completely new, a game with which I interacted like no other games before. Despite its shortcomings, Red Dead Redemption 2 is not really a game, it's an adventure that takes you for a wild ride all while sitting in your couch. If you can allow the game enough time to suck you in, don't say no to a great adventure when it knocks on your virtual door.    … Expand
  29. El112119
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    This game made my mind blown away by the graphics, the world...im just in love with this game, every NPC moves realistically by their animations and so is Arthur, since we grew to love John Marston on the First Red Dead...Arthur ( In my Opinion) is much better ...i love playing as Arthur....This game is a Masterpiece on it's own, don't let the Troll Review of this game get you from stayingThis game made my mind blown away by the graphics, the world...im just in love with this game, every NPC moves realistically by their animations and so is Arthur, since we grew to love John Marston on the First Red Dead...Arthur ( In my Opinion) is much better ...i love playing as Arthur....This game is a Masterpiece on it's own, don't let the Troll Review of this game get you from staying away from it.… Expand
  30. BenFoldsLaundry
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Only a hair behind TLOU2 graphically in my book here in 2020. Every where you turn you feel like you’re in a western painting. A beautiful game, that tackles a dying American dream, while living your most notorious cowboy fantasy. Where gameplay doesn’t feel innovative, the story, setting, and relationships make up for it more than enough. It’s not for impatient person, it’s an explorationOnly a hair behind TLOU2 graphically in my book here in 2020. Every where you turn you feel like you’re in a western painting. A beautiful game, that tackles a dying American dream, while living your most notorious cowboy fantasy. Where gameplay doesn’t feel innovative, the story, setting, and relationships make up for it more than enough. It’s not for impatient person, it’s an exploration of the wilderness best enjoyed with a pot of coffee or a glass of whiskey. Best open world design I've ever experienced. Truly a joy to get lost in this virtual wilderness.… 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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