Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,937 out of 21344
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  1. 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.
  2. vincent770
    Nov 5, 2019
    5
    I'm not sure how long I've played now but the main story is around 17%. From what I've experienced so far:

    The game is for you if: - you like wildwest setting - you like single player story with good voice acting - you have a lot of time to do chores and menial tasks - you enjoy riding horse for 2-3 mins at a time to get from point A to point B The game is not for you if: - you    I'm not sure how long I've played now but the main story is around 17%. From what I've experienced so far:

    The game is for you if:
    - you like wildwest setting
    - you like single player story with good voice acting
    - you have a lot of time to do chores and menial tasks
    - you enjoy riding horse for 2-3 mins at a time to get from point A to point B

    The game is not for you if:
    - you don't like wildwest setting (obviously)
    - you suck at precision shooting and prefer rapid fire shooting
    - you have job/other obligation and cant afford to spend 6 hours per day playing the game
    - you like continuous engaging gameplay instead of doing chores over and over again

    Pros and Cons
    Pros
    - Good voice acting
    - Decent open world size
    - A lot of details in customization, you can change shirt, boots, hat, coat, even customizing your horse and weapons. While it does have some significance in GTA V, I just don't see it here (like I want that cool spoiler on my car but couldn't care less if my horse has long hair or spiky hair). Some people might find this appealing though.

    Cons
    - Riding system is poorly designed to say the least. You need to keep your finger on the X button all the time and it's very tiring. You can autopilot it by engaging cinematic mode but still it's very slow progress where the horse would trot leisurely. You can't leave it either because you need to be aware of your situation such as having a bunch of guys trying to kill you midway

    - Poor riding systemm combined with almost non existent feasible fast travel. You can only do it by going to a coach station (this might not the correct term) and it only works when there is a coach there. The destination is very limited and for the in game economy the price is quite steep. I have about $200 left on my pocket while holding buying a rifle - a short range passage cost 4.5 and long range cost about double. Surely not something I can use very often. So hours on the horseback it is.

    - Grindy hunting system and the weight the game put on it. It tied on everything so far, better gears, skill upgrade, special equipment, and so on. This will takes a lot of your time and you will hate every second of it.
    a) animal you're looking for is marked by image on the map. You go there and they might/might not exist

    b) you need perfect skin to get anything out of it and for it you need perfect animal, perfect shot, at a perfect spot. The game randomize the animal condition so you need to use your binocular from afar, mark the perfect one if you find can it, getting closer on your knees, and hoping for a perfect shot. Missed the shot and they will scamper to god knows where.

    c) Useless tracking system. You can choose to track your target but when there are a lot of activities the you will also see other tracks and other animals highlighted. Not to mention the trails is difficult to see and gone within seconds.

    d) Seeing small animals is difficult, let alone hunting them and landing perfect shot. They're always running between grasses and difficult to see.

    e) On top of that, progression is tied to hunting. Want better gear? hunt. Want more deadeye skill? hunt. Want more of everything? hunt. It's basically designed that there is no way to skip it.

    Still have some motivation to continue but I don't know if it's enough to get me to finish the game. I only have 1-2 hours to play and most of the time I want real gameplay on those 2 hours, not hiding behind bushes trying to headshoot a deer before my hand shaking for drawing bowstring 2 seconds too long.    … Expand
  3. Power5804
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RDR2 is a flawed masterpiece. The graphics, animations, world, characters, and story are all top notch. Without going into spoiler territory I grew very fond of Arthur Morgan and Dutch has to be one of the most complex video game characters ever. However, the only thing holding it back from a perfect score is the underwhelming controls. A game like this should control better than a game that came out 6 years ago, but it doesn't. RDR2 is my favorite game of 2018 as it's a flawed masterpiece.… Expand
  4. DrXbox
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    The game, to say the least, is legendary
    The details of the world are very awesome
    The story is great in its narration and events
  5. Bombaster
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Великолепная игра, прошел 3 раза, то что твориться на ПК комментировать не буду на пс все норм, хотя у меня Слим.… Expand
  6. Zazter
    Nov 6, 2019
    3
    I want to love this game. But after spending over 30 hours on it with at least 7 spent on useless animations I must admit defeat. It feels like Rockstar have sacrificed a lot of things for the sake of realism. On my wishlist for a patch is;
    - An option in the settings for shorter animations
    - The ability to cook all meat of the same kind at once - More responsive and faster aiming - Skip    I want to love this game. But after spending over 30 hours on it with at least 7 spent on useless animations I must admit defeat. It feels like Rockstar have sacrificed a lot of things for the sake of realism. On my wishlist for a patch is;
    - An option in the settings for shorter animations
    - The ability to cook all meat of the same kind at once
    - More responsive and faster aiming
    - Skip the animal rating, a pelt gets ruined if you use the wrong weapon or shoot it multiple times it's ruined if you do it right the pelt/carcass is perfect
    - Horses that doesn't fall because you rode to fast over a rock so small you didn't even notice it

    My wishlist for a future game is;
    - All of the above
    - Please, please, please let us as players be creative in how we choose to tackle issues in story missions

    I just wanted too love this game but I simply can't at the moment in it's current state    … Expand
  7. MrNickWhite
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    A story-driven masterpiece. Gorgeous to look at, wonderful to experience. In the top 3 of my all time favorite games.
  8. Sorviqon
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    Fine Game, exactly what i expected. Nice worldbuilding, perfect atmosphere, good voice acting. Extremely fun to play, but not groundbreaking.
  9. Daylz4316
    Dec 16, 2019
    10
    Лучше во что играл за последние пару лет
    С момента релиза и по сей день, игра не исчерпала своих возможностей(синглплеер)
    Так же нельзя не отметить (живой) и постоянно растущий мультиплеер. Наиграно овер 300 часов, знаю о чем говорю    Лучше во что играл за последние пару лет
    С момента релиза и по сей день, игра не исчерпала своих возможностей(синглплеер)
    Так же нельзя не отметить (живой) и постоянно растущий мультиплеер.
    Наиграно овер 300 часов, знаю о чем говорю
  10. idletime
    Nov 7, 2019
    2
    This game was the biggest let down in years... Horrible/old gameplay mechanics that literally didn't change one bit from the game they made 7 years prior. The story/missions were terrible and extremely repetitive and lazy. Horrible writing and worse gameplay. The slow crawl is what does it though, hunting, miserable, every time you step into a camp and CANNOT run, miserable... The world isThis game was the biggest let down in years... Horrible/old gameplay mechanics that literally didn't change one bit from the game they made 7 years prior. The story/missions were terrible and extremely repetitive and lazy. Horrible writing and worse gameplay. The slow crawl is what does it though, hunting, miserable, every time you step into a camp and CANNOT run, miserable... The world is the best part of this game and I say the world because the character graphics were absolute **** Then when online hit it just got worse... I forced myself to finish this slow crawl of a repetitive **** game and then deleted it from my ps4 and haven't played it since...… Expand
  11. Maxonchik
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    The best game I have played. For some it was boring, but for me it is the best game in my life.
  12. Imikon2008
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра отличная даже за Джона поиграть можно. В эпилог вообще достойна своих денег. Но… Expand
  13. Kryss_Everson
    Apr 18, 2020
    5
    Je mets la moitié car le jeu est bien réalisé dans l'ensemble mais sinon, quel ennuis... C'est bien beau de vouloir faire un jeu réaliste mais si c'est pour que ce soit saoulant si vite, ça n'en vaut pas la peine. Et même à ce niveau, c'est raté car il y a beaucoup de choses qui font sortir de l'immersion voulue. Je ne suis pas fan de GTA mais je préfère encore celui-ci à ce RRD2.
  14. 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.
  15. MustafaM710
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    yeah pretty good game, fun and intuitive game play, great dialogue, awesome story, amazing music, tiny things in this game are slow and repetitive but, I think this game is definitely one of the greatest games of all time maybe the greatest. outlaws for life.
  16. Vaderklint
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Great immersive experience! Rockstar has really made great game that will keep you occupied for a long time ahead!
  17. Ake1lo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра. Физика, геймплей, сюжет - просто конфетка. Атмосфера чувствуется очень хорошо, я понимаю, что нахожусь на диком западе.
  18. jezus_maryjus
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    excellent. The best game ever. excellent. excellent. excellent. excellent. excellent.
  19. Revialus
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Шикарный привёл к шикарной игре 2010
    ...........................................
  20. mbregieira
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of this generation, if not the best. The world of red dead redemption 2 breath life, it's amazing.
    The story of redemption of Arthur Morgan is one of the best story ever told in a videogame.    … Expand
  21. AlonExTReme
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    Great game!
    The game from the future.
    PC Version - probably the best graphics ever.
    My Score: 9/10
  22. Eakw
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the best games in the world of playstation graphics and music and the way to play… Expand
  23. AlexFaj22
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    One of my favourite time killers, it's so easy to lose yourself and spend endless hours in the most realised, incredible game world. I've spent endless hours just taking in the world, whether it be in the bustling city of Saint Denis, the small town of Valentine or the varying camp sites that the gang sets up in.
    The story is even better and more realised, with every scene expertly    One of my favourite time killers, it's so easy to lose yourself and spend endless hours in the most realised, incredible game world. I've spent endless hours just taking in the world, whether it be in the bustling city of Saint Denis, the small town of Valentine or the varying camp sites that the gang sets up in.
    The story is even better and more realised, with every scene expertly written in every way, the ending had me in literal tears and the epilogue, while a bit of a slog at times is still a great explanation into how the next game is set up.
    The only complaint I have is the ridiculous aiming system with it being so easy just to pop in and out of cover just to instantly lock onto enemies without even needing to touch the right stick.    … Expand
  24. KAKASHI97
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    VERY GOOD Best game for now on ps4 and xbox one
    but not have every language
  25. hmert58
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This game is the best open-world game ever. I can't enjoy any game after playing RDR 2. Thank you RockStar.
  26. 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
  27. Sylaman
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    This game is masterpiece and many can be said to praise it, BUT:
    1) It's going boring close to the middle
    2) No quick transfer in so MASSIVE open world and sometimes the games transforms in Simulator of Horse Riding.
    It's must-to-play but you're to be VERY patient
  28. benettonchik
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    То что и следовало ожидать от Rockstar. Игра проработанная до мельчайших деталей. Прекрасный сюжет, уносящий на Дикий Запад на долгие часы. Проработанные персонажи, которым сопереживаешь (особенно главный персонаж). Конфликты, отношения, сюжетные повороты - все на высшем уровне. Спасибо, Rockstar.То что и следовало ожидать от Rockstar. Игра проработанная до мельчайших деталей. Прекрасный сюжет, уносящий на Дикий Запад на долгие часы. Проработанные персонажи, которым сопереживаешь (особенно главный персонаж). Конфликты, отношения, сюжетные повороты - все на высшем уровне. Спасибо, Rockstar.
  29. Coot
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Incredible story, very nice graphics, lots of quests, and a great soundtrack. 10/10
  30. youpilalala
    Dec 6, 2019
    2
    Le jeu qui se résume à être joli , mais complétement vide . Un scénario habituel à la rockstar qui vole pas plus haut que les mouches sur la queue du canasson , un gameplay lourd et complétement dépassé .
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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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