Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. the_lithium
    Nov 30, 2019
    8
    This game has some major highs and lows. (No spoilers ahead).

    The good: The world looks and feels amazing. The world is “real”. Very well written characters and a good story. Arthur Morgan is fantastic and very well acted. The graphics already feel next gen. The bad: Terrible controls. It’s sluggish and it feels like enemies move faster than you and like they have the upper hand.    This game has some major highs and lows. (No spoilers ahead).

    The good: The world looks and feels amazing. The world is “real”. Very well written characters and a good story. Arthur Morgan is fantastic and very well acted. The graphics already feel next gen.

    The bad: Terrible controls. It’s sluggish and it feels like enemies move faster than you and like they have the upper hand. Even though the world is so open you can do anything you want, playing like a bandit and wrecking things the GTA way becomes extremely punishing. While you can perform robberies in any store, it is often not a good idea to do so since this game will punish does acts more than it rewards them. You’re almost forced to stay on track and be a good sport if you want to move ahead. Outdated mission design that feels last gen. The story is good it goes on for too long and parts of it feels unnecessary. Horseback riding is a drag and there is almost no fast travel. You’ll end up riding around A LOT.

    The ugly: I actually like the controls and mission design of GTA 5 better than RDR 2. And GTA 5 was released by the same developer in 2014.

    Verdict: Very memorable game, but it comes with some major gameplay frustrations which makes what could have been the best game ever made feel like a remaster of a PS3 game which is already outdated on release.    … Expand
  2. gcatharino
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have ever experienced on any console. Complete immersion in an almost unlimited world. And there are, at the same time, tense, funny and emotive moments throughout the solid story. A game to enjoy every little detail, sending you directly to 1899. Strongly recommended.
  3. mente222
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Este es mi juego favorito tiene buenos graficos, buena historia y me gusta mucho su gran mundo abierto . No he jugado a muchos juegos pero en mi opinion este es uno de los mejores de la historia.
  4. Ughcgou
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia. Nadie necesita que lo defienda, jueguenlo y sabran
  5. Francw
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Gioco favoloso il mio preferito
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  6. Hobrick
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    Now I'll start this review off by saying that this game is a fantastic game, but it still has a lot of issues. The main issue with the game is definitely the controls and gameplay. But even with all of the issues I still love this game. The story and soundtrack are phenomenal and there are definitely more pros than cons. So let's just get to the summary.

    Summary: Gameplay - [7] The    Now I'll start this review off by saying that this game is a fantastic game, but it still has a lot of issues. The main issue with the game is definitely the controls and gameplay. But even with all of the issues I still love this game. The story and soundtrack are phenomenal and there are definitely more pros than cons. So let's just get to the summary.

    Summary:

    Gameplay - [7] The gameplay is very mixed for me. The biggest con of this game is the terrible controls. Shooting feels horrible and you pretty much have to use lock-on aim. Just doing anything feels bad because of the controls. The movement is extremely clunky and shouldn't be allowed in a finished game. Rockstar is known for using outdated gameplay mechanics but this is just so incredibly bad. At the same time beating someone up or shooting people is still very fun and they deserve a bit of credit for it.

    Story - [10] This game has one of the best game stories I have ever played. There really aren't any bad things about it. The game is essentially about the extinction of outlaws and how they are not wanted anymore. They have to flee from a place called Blackwater because of a heist gone wrong. But through all of this, we have a particular man called Arthur Morgan who is the protagonist. During the game, Arthur goes through a change and realizes he doesn't want to die a bad man. Throughout the game, you can see that he is trying to change for the better and in my eyes, he does succeed. And while changing he also has to stay in hiding with the gang.

    Graphics - [10] You all knew this was going to be a 10/10. The graphics are some of the best I have ever seen and the game deserves all the credit for it. The textures are fantastic and I could spend time sitting on my horse just looking at the environment. The graphics also help the game feel extra atmospheric.

    Soundtrack - [10] The soundtrack is fantastic in this game. The soundtrack fits very well with the western-theme. It sounds like something you would find in an old western movie and that is awesome. Some of the songs stand out more than others, but they are all top-class. I finished this game over half a year ago and I still listen to some of the songs from the soundtrack.

    In conclusion: The game is for the most part fantastic and a super good game. But Red Dead Redemption 2 also suffers from outdated gameplay mechanics and just the worst aiming in a game for a long time. Even though the game has some flaws it still didn't ruin the overall experience for me. In the end, I still loved the experience and I'm left with only happy thoughts and I will remember this game for a very long time.    … Expand
  7. arro253
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    Beautiful game but such a chore to play due to an incomplete fast travel system, clunky controls and the joyless chores involved.
  8. Sadboi
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best game that I have ever played, feels more like a really long, epic movie than a game. Definitely something I will replay at least once a year
  9. JoanSebastian_
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    The best game i´ve ever played. Everybody must enjoy this incredible adventure.
  10. lolatron87
    Nov 25, 2019
    0
    To be honest the story makes no sense. Any emotion it tries to build is destroyed when you're mowing down 10000000000000 lawmen in cold blood.
  11. luks_frr_
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra.
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia hasta ahora, si eres un jugador nervioso o ansioso no te lo recomiendo, es para jugar lento y disfrutando sus detalles e historia.
  12. Is_roman
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La trama e perfetta, il gamplay e perfetto, ci sono molte attività, emozionante quando Arthur muore mi ha fatto piangere, e invece nell epilogo quando muore Micah ho goduto… Expand
  13. Guided12
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Excelente. Inovador, jogo completo e que prende em sua historia. O melhor jogo de mundo aberto até o momento.
  14. Raptors
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Гра дуже гарна. Дії деталізовані є багато живописних місць. Захоплюючий сюжет який надає змогу побувати на місці бандита Артура Моргана. Всім бажаю в неї пограти.
  15. Equalizer_77
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    One of those games that will remain in the olympus of the history of video games, a masterpiece of Rockstars games, created with passion of love and especially technique when creating, sincesmente climbs one more step as we are talking about the best game of recent times, something that is worthy of the future. a story full and very rich argumentatively, debatable but clean gameplay, butOne of those games that will remain in the olympus of the history of video games, a masterpiece of Rockstars games, created with passion of love and especially technique when creating, sincesmente climbs one more step as we are talking about the best game of recent times, something that is worthy of the future. a story full and very rich argumentatively, debatable but clean gameplay, but speaking with the truth, I reiterate that this is a masterpiece, worth every penny, even want to pay more for it.… Expand
  16. ricjen27
    Nov 24, 2019
    7
    Im sorry but for me this game is a bit overrated.
    I understand why though, the graphics are amazing, the world to be explored is huge and the context is fun. But the storyline is shallow, and many of the arguments are a bit too silly that make all the characters loose their credibility. It is a pity.. But then if you aspire to create such a masterpiece, which the obviously did, and the    Im sorry but for me this game is a bit overrated.
    I understand why though, the graphics are amazing, the world to be explored is huge and the context is fun. But the storyline is shallow, and many of the arguments are a bit too silly that make all the characters loose their credibility. It is a pity.. But then if you aspire to create such a masterpiece, which the obviously did, and the world invented is so massive, the characters have got to go along side, and so some of their motivations.
    Not only that.. in te end it is just to big and unconquerable with not enough motivation to do so.. I left it with still a bout 40& to go.. im sure many others will too. A game not finished cant be that good.

    My favourite games are, Zelda BOTW, Inside, Last of Us, Celeste, Control & Horizon Zero Dawn.    … Expand
  17. Screwyuguys
    Nov 24, 2019
    6
    Very expensive in production and marketing containing a **** ton of details, this game forgets to be fun. Boredom - is the only word that crosses my mind trying to recall this game. It contains a lot of mechanics, but they just don't work. These hourly long animations that has no purpose but to slow down the gameplay.
  18. Rivon_Lexo
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Rockstar Games created ultra huge open world with almost unlimited amount of things to do and explore. Besides, this game tells a very interesting story about the life of the outlaws. Everything listed above combinates with perfect soundtrack. And of course, it's very detailed and realistic. For example you need to clean your horse sometimes, or it'sThis game is a masterpiece. Rockstar Games created ultra huge open world with almost unlimited amount of things to do and explore. Besides, this game tells a very interesting story about the life of the outlaws. Everything listed above combinates with perfect soundtrack. And of course, it's very detailed and realistic. For example you need to clean your horse sometimes, or it's characteristics will go bad. Some people find this game dull and boring, but I played it with great interest all the time. It's a game for serious people, who don't expect something new happening every second.
    10/10    … Expand
  19. ziGihouse
    Nov 22, 2019
    7
    Beautiful game and open world, but i loose all my nervous with stupid horse and simple walking
  20. hedgic
    Nov 21, 2019
    7
    PC release has tons of crashes
    Control buttons are not shaped as on controller what causes constant misclicks.
  21. DenisGromov
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень крутая игра!!! Понравилось все..графика,звук, сюжет просто на высоте!!… Expand
  22. XAKER4
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Игра медленная для тех у кого есть время ! Графика дизайн на высоте но эпоха нета экшена маловато от рокстаров! Это не гта5 уж точно
  23. Rasuk
    Nov 20, 2019
    7
    Doesnt make me feel like a outlaw on the free run. Otherwise the game story is 10/10
  24. Clownypants
    Nov 20, 2019
    4
    Paid reviewers cannot be trusted. I loved RDR1, completed every little task and achievement and hated to see it end. RDR2 was an absolute chore to get through and I was glad when it was finally over. If you so much as look at someone cross-eyed, they will pull their gun and you had better run. Try to defend yourself and the whole town will crash down on you with endless waves of lawmenPaid reviewers cannot be trusted. I loved RDR1, completed every little task and achievement and hated to see it end. RDR2 was an absolute chore to get through and I was glad when it was finally over. If you so much as look at someone cross-eyed, they will pull their gun and you had better run. Try to defend yourself and the whole town will crash down on you with endless waves of lawmen and search parties. Paying off your bounties was optional in RDR1, but not here. What kind of outlaw goes to the Post Office and pays his bounties? This makes exploring significantly more difficult and much less fun. In addition, the storyline is crammed with Hollywood's usual woke nonsense - 'strong' women, sad Indians, racist southerners, and even a jab at capital punishment. This was a bloated mess of a game; pretty to look at, but not much fun to play.… Expand
  25. Astrogenz
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Игра года. Всё проработанно, игра стоит того всем советую, но не всем зайдёт эта медлительность мне лично зашло
  26. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    “Holy mother of greatness Batman!” “It’s Red Dead Redemption 2!”
    “That’s right Robin, they say it’s a game so good once you play the game you will never want to do anything else”
    Almost everything about this game is perfect A true masterpiece I still play the game a year later and am bumping into new encounters and finding things that I haven’t seen before The law system is probably    “Holy mother of greatness Batman!” “It’s Red Dead Redemption 2!”
    “That’s right Robin, they say it’s a game so good once you play the game you will never want to do anything else”

    Almost everything about this game is perfect
    A true masterpiece
    I still play the game a year later and am bumping into new encounters and finding things that I haven’t seen before
    The law system is probably the only real flaw, as the “tedious” gameplay is only a flaw if you don’t like the attempts at realism    … Expand
  27. VirgonoShaka
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very weird game. Comparing it to the original is such a head scratching moment. So let's get to it. Is it better than RDR? Yes... and no. In detail, it is better because it takes the mechanics and good parts of the first one (the great characters, the absolute incredible story, the incredible atmosphere, locations and gunplay, great side missions) and cranks itRed Dead Redemption 2 is a very weird game. Comparing it to the original is such a head scratching moment. So let's get to it. Is it better than RDR? Yes... and no. In detail, it is better because it takes the mechanics and good parts of the first one (the great characters, the absolute incredible story, the incredible atmosphere, locations and gunplay, great side missions) and cranks it yet another notch, with an incredible cast of colorful characters, incredible costumization, and so, so much to do. But it is also worse than the first because in their quest of making such a grand game and experience, they endend up making it less of a game and more a simulation, with some parts becoming quite annoying and boring (game physics, long ass riding moments, chores, and the like). So did I have a good time? Heck yes, I loved playing in this world again and inmersing myself in the experience. But it also included a lot of moments where I felt I was doing a chore just to get to the next good part, and trying to complete the game felt like such a monumental task that I just don't have the time for it, even if I would like to. So Rockstar did make a incredible achievement with RDR2 that feels more like a full experience than a game. Maybe not for everyone but a great acomplishment nevertheless, and Rockstar really deserves a shoutout for really making an effort for taking one of the best games ever in the first one, and really pushing that to the limit, even if not everything may be for the better or not, depending on who you're asking.… Expand
  28. badnutz
    Nov 18, 2019
    6
    Top graphics and qualitative really good, but For me, the story does not get going and it's very boring after 3 hours of playtime
  29. ProMaster69
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games that I ever played its beautiful so realistic so emotional great characters great weapon mechanics and last but not least Arthur Morgan is the best gameing protagonist that I've ever seen im not going to tell anything about him because it will contain spoilers you have to find out by yourself and this game is definitely a worth buying
  30. v0Black_Clouds
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    The best game on Playstation 4 and a worthy sequel to the original Red Dead Redemption on PS3. RDR2 is not flawless, but what is?
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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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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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