Red Dead Redemption 2

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  1. Mudget
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Any score for this game less than an 8 is laughable. It is an absolutely stunning achievement in video game design, and currently represents the pinnacle of what an open world adventure can be. Controls took me about three solid days of playing to become totally comfortable with, and once that happened, any time I play, I am not here. I am there. Total immersion.

    Graphics and design    Any score for this game less than an 8 is laughable. It is an absolutely stunning achievement in video game design, and currently represents the pinnacle of what an open world adventure can be. Controls took me about three solid days of playing to become totally comfortable with, and once that happened, any time I play, I am not here. I am there. Total immersion.

    Graphics and design are unparalleled. This sets the bar. I didn't even know my PS4 could do what this game manages and it has all but ruined every other open world game I own (sorry Skyrim, sorry Witcher 3).

    Gameplay is as varied as any Rockstar game. In this one respect, it is GTAV on horses, it is Red Dead Redemption on ultra-steroids. Play poker, go fishing, chill by a campfire telling stories, rob a stagecoach, go hunting, watch a variety show, wander the countryside, whatever. If you see it you can go there but good luck getting there without being interrupted by a half-dozen side quests. The main quest is compelling and full of solid characters played by solid actors.
    Even though it sets the new bar, it's not perfect. I got frustrated (particularly in the early game) by how little personal agency I actually had. When it comes to the main quests and side quests, you are essentially on rails, doing what the game wants you to do (rather than what you want to do). It's impossible to play a totally "good" guy, and it's likewise impossible to play a totally "bad" guy. RDR2 makes you straddle that gap and ultimately always pushes you in the direction it wants for each event. But I came to accept that limitation, it's a small price to pay for the wonder of the world it lets you play in. Controls are also not immediately intuitive, there's a fairly steep learning curve, and eventually you learn that changing weapons or outfits on the fly isn't quite as easy as it should be - sometimes you leave stuff on your horse that you need, sometimes while flipping through the radials you hit the wrong thing - it's a little on the cumbersome side, and every button on the controller is used with both short and long-presses which adds to the initial confusion. Once you get it, though, and it starts to become second-nature, it's hard to imagine any other way they could have done it. A final thing to gripe about is just how often you are interrupted when you're trying to either do something else or just chill out. There's almost always someone coming up to you asking you to do something and if you engage them, you're suddenly back on your horse heading halfway across the map again. A lot of people find travel tedious, I don't, so I can forgive this, but it has caused me more than a few frustrating moments in the game where I was pulled away from what I really wanted to be doing. Combined with the 'on-rails' feeling of quests, there's very little actual player agency beyond making your guy look the way you want, and choosing between somewhat arbitrary "be a cool guy or be a dick" options throughout the game. I dock it a point for these things.
    But that's a hard point to dock, because this may be the greatest video game ever made, to-date. It's a huge, living, organic, nearly photorealistic world and a total dream-come-true for fans of the western genre. Your move, Bethesda. If they can make their next open fantasy world feel truly -this- alive, I will be in heaven. For now I'll do my business with a rifle.    … Expand
  2. Jes1310
    May 24, 2019
    9
    One of the most breathtaking games ever made, when it comes to graphics, sounds, acting and sheer size. A truly sandbox adventure, where there is hours and hours of gameplay.
    Actors do at great job, and the story of the gang is interesting and very well told.
    If you like the western genre this is a must play/buy.
  3. Proteus
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    Very attractive game and feels like the old wild west...we want that right? Just solid throughout but the I've seen nothing to really rave about besides consistent quality. Obvious choice for a FP single player fan and western fan.
  4. Markos-
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    This game is a 10 in so many aspects, and sets the new video game industry benchmarks in level of realism and detail, physics, and overall gaming experience. You can wander for hours and hours just to see where a river leads, looking for a new bird, or trying to hunt some rare animals in the mountains. It feels strange not to give this game a 10, seeing HOW superior it is to most otherThis game is a 10 in so many aspects, and sets the new video game industry benchmarks in level of realism and detail, physics, and overall gaming experience. You can wander for hours and hours just to see where a river leads, looking for a new bird, or trying to hunt some rare animals in the mountains. It feels strange not to give this game a 10, seeing HOW superior it is to most other competitors. However, an essential core part of it, the story, fell in my opinion a bit short of excellent. It was kinda too standard or predictable at many points, and did not really grab or surprised me too often. Some characters are interesting, mainly Dutch, but it was not enough for me to consider this story line one to remember. The other element that I found boring was the GTA-like frequent shootouts, with the usual shoot and cover mechanic, taking down hundreds of enemies with ease. I understand they needed to maintain the action fueled by these moments, but I would have preferred some shorter, less crowded gunfights more based on pure skill or smarts rather than just abusing the shooting/cover mechanics that we used so much in previous GTAs.
    Still, the rest of the game more than makes up for it. It is a master piece for the most part.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. RaysOfGrey
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Okay, right off the bat, I like to say this game is NOT perfect. It does, however, get a lot of things right.

    The GOOD: - Great story. You actually care for these people and their experience. I felt so attached I felt their hardship. -Beautiful. This ones easy and goes without saying. This is a 2018 game with amazing graphics -Plenty to do. I was well into the 40+ hours before I    Okay, right off the bat, I like to say this game is NOT perfect. It does, however, get a lot of things right.

    The GOOD:
    - Great story. You actually care for these people and their experience. I felt so attached I felt their hardship.

    -Beautiful. This ones easy and goes without saying. This is a 2018 game with amazing graphics

    -Plenty to do. I was well into the 40+ hours before I even started the story :P yes, thats the kinda guy I am. I started robbing, trading, hunting, gathering, exploring. Basicly anything I could do to see what could be done.

    -Gameplay. This is a personal thing. ive seen some people complain. And though I agree to some extend...I think the game play is just fine. I like the snap-to-target mechanic. I mean, i`m playing a bad ass and experienced cowboy. It should feel natural that I can mow down 5 guys withing a matter of seconds. Struggling with the manual aim just feels unnatural and like an unrealistic handicap.

    -No bugs. I have encounted NO bugs, and only MINOR glitches. LIke, this one time...Arthurs hand was clipping through his face during a dialoque with Dutch. But, thats really it.
    no crashes....no freezes....No framerate issies....nothing. Runs smooth !

    Now, THE BAD:

    -Chore. And it does....it really does feel like a chore sometime. Skinning, looting, walking, traveling. Yes, arthus feels like a real bulky and heavy dude. But it does tire after a while to skin the same f***ing deer for (literally) the 60th time.

    -Frustrating. Sometimes you get stuck behind something. Or because of the complicated controls you prompt soms command you didn't want. Like jumping into cover instead of picking up a gun.
    It nothing major or game breaking. Just small annoyance that kinda stack up over time and become irritating.

    -Slow and Big. The world is BIG. LIke, it`ll take you a solid 10 min to cross the map from A to B. Though I like the vastness and the regions to explore. It does get a bit annoying when you have to literally travel across the board to get a quest, animal, stranger request or something along those lines.
    The trains and the Coach fast travel system does offer some relief. I admit. But they never get you there all the way. Horseback travel does feel kind of satisfyin though. 60+ hours into it at this point and it still doesnt bother me to ride.

    Like I said, the game is not pefect. BUt I highly recommend. It's most definitly worth atleast 50$    … Expand
  7. Beast979
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Very detailed, and really fun to explore the game world. quests are good overall and there are a lot of different activities to keep you entertained....honestly it's real easy to lose yourself for several hours just exploring....my only disappointment with the game is the terrible control scheme...R* really needs to consider updating this because it just feels clunky.
  8. 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
  9. gugaloli
    Jun 9, 2021
    9
    Excelente jogo, com muitos detalhes e ótimos gráficos, embora não esteja gostando muito da versão de console quando comparada com PC (jogando via PS5, que aliás faz falta um patch).
    Mas sinto que é um game muito demorado, tudo leva muito tempo para acontecer (animações, atividades, objetivos e etc).
  10. Kunrya
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    The most beautiful and detailed world I've ever seen in a video game with some of the most memorable characters I've ever played. The story and voice acting are top notch. This is easily my favorite game that I've played on PS4 and its probably in my top 10 all time. For me, there was only one real drawback to the game, but it was a big one. The weapon/item wheel is clunky, frustrating andThe most beautiful and detailed world I've ever seen in a video game with some of the most memorable characters I've ever played. The story and voice acting are top notch. This is easily my favorite game that I've played on PS4 and its probably in my top 10 all time. For me, there was only one real drawback to the game, but it was a big one. The weapon/item wheel is clunky, frustrating and sometimes downright infuriating. And you have to use it A TON throughout the entire game.… Expand
  11. SergeantSoz
    Jan 31, 2019
    9
    The Good
    - The World - this is the greatest open world map I've ever experienced. There is endless things to do and people to meet. Side activities are just as fun as the story. Hunting especially is very fun. They even have the original map in the game for later on so full on nostalgia points there. Summing it up, the map isn't as empty as it looks, its very alive.
    - The characters -    The Good
    - The World - this is the greatest open world map I've ever experienced. There is endless things to do and people to meet. Side activities are just as fun as the story. Hunting especially is very fun. They even have the original map in the game for later on so full on nostalgia points there. Summing it up, the map isn't as empty as it looks, its very alive.
    - The characters - you fall in love with the gang. They're like your family. Everyone thought they'd miss playing as John but within a few missions you'll discover that Arthur Morgan is the greatest video game character ever made. The side characters are great too. Overall everyone is better than the first game and dialogue is A-level fantastic.
    The story - this is the best story in any game ever. Put both RDR games together and its one the greatest stories ever told in any medium. This game will make the first one have more of an impact if you decide to play it again.
    - The graphics - the first red dead had the best lighting in its time. This one steps the bar up way high. The environment is stunning. You can ride around doing nothing but sight seeing its so damn pretty. I could play this in VR but something about the awkward movement controls tells me it would be a headache.

    The Bad
    - Horse riding mechanics. You will hit trees. You will run into other people blocking the road. You will fall off cliffs because they don't always want to go straight. If thats not bad enough, the map is gargantuan and holding the joystick forward tapping the button gets really old. Horse riding is a chore.
    - You'll shoot someone in the face trying to talk to them because the aim your weapon button and talk button are the same. Genius right?
    - Frame rate dips in cities - it runs smooth when you get out in the open but go to a town, especially Saint Dennie and you'll be stuck in a slide show (minus 20 frames). Just bring this masterpiece to PC already. My computer can maximize the potential of this game.
    - Movement controls - its too floaty and doing simple things like picking stuff up or looting is a pain in the a**. The character's movement is fluid and realistic but its not fun. This is a video game after all.

    The Ugly
    - BOUNTIES!!! It is no fun committing crimes in this game. If you travel to a city for a mission and accidentally hit someone with your horse or some other small crime, they chase you out of town and the mission is locked and you have to come back later. Its extremely annoying. You can't even breath on someone without getting a bounty. If you commit a crime and there is a witness, regardless of whether you wear a mask or not, a complete stranger can identify you even in the wilderness where no lawmen are around. Its really stupid and frustrating. You'll rack up some bounties. Its impossible to behave in this game. I've gotten bounties just for defending myself.

    Overall one of the most memorable games I have ever played. I already want to play it again. Hopefully they will remaster RDR 1 and put it into this game to make it the most complete package ever. I havent' done online yet but I easily got over 100 hours of single player doing side missions and easter eggs. I still give game of the year to God of War because everything was flawless. This game is amazing but because of the gameplay issues and bugs (which i didn't mention), it isn't a perfect 10.    … Expand
  12. resh_aykut
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Yaklaşık 70 80 saatlik single player deneyimim ile şimdiye kadar oynadığım en detaylı oyunlardan birisi. Rockstar Games open world konusunda çığır açmış bir firma ve umarim diğer firmalar da bu oyuna verilen emeklerden bir ders çıkartır.

    Oyunda belli bir süre sonra fast travel'ı açmış olmama rağmen kullanma gereği duymadım hiç. Çünkü oyunu oynarken karşınıza türlü türlü etkinlikler ve    Yaklaşık 70 80 saatlik single player deneyimim ile şimdiye kadar oynadığım en detaylı oyunlardan birisi. Rockstar Games open world konusunda çığır açmış bir firma ve umarim diğer firmalar da bu oyuna verilen emeklerden bir ders çıkartır.

    Oyunda belli bir süre sonra fast travel'ı açmış olmama rağmen kullanma gereği duymadım hiç. Çünkü oyunu oynarken karşınıza türlü türlü etkinlikler ve yan questler çıkıyor. Gerçekçi dinamikleri , tüyleri diken diken eden müzikleri , atmosferi ile yılın oyunu olmayı hak eden oyunlardan birisi olmuş.
    Oyunun fizik motoru Gta 5'e kıyasla daha gerçekçi olmuş. Oyunu Playstation 4 Pro'da deneyimledim. Çözünürlük ve renk konusunda beni fazlasıyla tatmin etti. ( Samsung 49KS8500 ) Oyunun tek sıkıntısı HDR 'ın fake HDR olması. Bu konu ile ilgili bir yama bekledim fakat oyun genel olarak hatasız olduğu için gerek duyulmadı sanırım ama Rockstar Games bu konu üzerinde hızla çalışıyormuş. Oyun ile ilgili verebileceğim tavsiye tadını çıkara çıkara oynayın. Bol bol yan questleri karşınıza çıktıkça yapın. Bu oyun bittiğinde, open world oyunlarına bakış açınız , diğer oyunları değerlendirme kriteriniz fazlasıyla yükseltecek.

    Oyunun Multiplayer versiyonu için henüz bir video gelmedi fakat merakla beklemekteyiz. Single playerda deneyimlediğim şu tecrübeler ile multiplayer hakkında heyecanlanmamak özellikle GTA V Online başarısından sonra elde değil. God of war ve Red Dead Redemption 2 yılın oyunu adayı. Bu iki oyun içinde hangisi kazanırsa kazansın hak etmiş olacak çünkü.

    Oyuna puanım 9    … Expand
  13. ProgRules
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    It's VERY, VERY simple, are you the kind of person who plays Fortnite, COD, Battlefield, or for that matter, any kind of multiplayer game? Yes? Then Red Dead Redemption 2 is NOT for you. It's as simple as that.

    It is absolutely brilliant in so many ways and the only way to experience it, is of course, to play it. These idiots complaining about the controls and the chores and the fast    It's VERY, VERY simple, are you the kind of person who plays Fortnite, COD, Battlefield, or for that matter, any kind of multiplayer game? Yes? Then Red Dead Redemption 2 is NOT for you. It's as simple as that.

    It is absolutely brilliant in so many ways and the only way to experience it, is of course, to play it.

    These idiots complaining about the controls and the chores and the fast travel and the way the horse responds and the slow beginning and the slow burning manner of the game, well they are the kind of person I mentioned in my very first sentence.

    Is it better than GTAV? Yes.
    Is it better than the first Red Dead Redemption? Yes.
    Is it the best Rockstar game to date? Yes.

    Rockstar, I thank you for this masterpiece. It is appreciated.    … Expand
  14. kazuki1866
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    Este juego es muy bueno, tiene su curva de aprendizaje y aveces te sientes que no sabes que hacer, pero poco a poco le vas cojiendo el ritmo y descubres un diamante en bruto que a medida que juegas va dejando ver su brillo.
  15. BrutalBarracuda
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    The only thing that bugged me a little was the controls, clunky at best and so annoying when the game forces you to walk when i want to run, time and time again it does this. Apart from that the game is amazing. Not a single crash in the entire time spent finishing the game on a standard PS4. Great story, great variety in missions and tons to do if you want to 100% this game. Another thingThe only thing that bugged me a little was the controls, clunky at best and so annoying when the game forces you to walk when i want to run, time and time again it does this. Apart from that the game is amazing. Not a single crash in the entire time spent finishing the game on a standard PS4. Great story, great variety in missions and tons to do if you want to 100% this game. Another thing is the game is too easy, only failed a couple missions a few times. Characters are great, especially Dutch.… Expand
  16. DreamCore
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Definitely one of the best games ever created. It's insane how much effort and detail that's been put into this game. Everything from skinning an animal where you actually physically remove the skin to how snow falls of trees when you run into them. The graphics are insane too. I can't believe how they managed to get the game too look this good on an old PS4. They must've hired black magesDefinitely one of the best games ever created. It's insane how much effort and detail that's been put into this game. Everything from skinning an animal where you actually physically remove the skin to how snow falls of trees when you run into them. The graphics are insane too. I can't believe how they managed to get the game too look this good on an old PS4. They must've hired black mages to perform dark rituals to make it look this nice. Don't listen to the trolls giving this a 0, they are trolls after all. One of my main problems with open world games is terrible draw distance and LOD that makes stuff pop in and switch LOD level right in front of you (Edinburgh in Forza Horizon 4 is an example of how terrible it can look). I haven't experienced anything like that this far in this game. I hope they release it for PC at a later point so that I can play it in native 4k @ 60fps and experience this masterpiece one more time after finishing it on the PS4.… Expand
  17. Realisti
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    I got this game for single player experience which is awesome. I have finished this a long long time ago but decided to drop a few words here. I got sucked into that world for so many hours and loved the whole journey. I gave it 9/10 because it's not flawless (crime system is kind of stupid) but almost and if you're into online gaming that just doesn't reach the same level, at least notI got this game for single player experience which is awesome. I have finished this a long long time ago but decided to drop a few words here. I got sucked into that world for so many hours and loved the whole journey. I gave it 9/10 because it's not flawless (crime system is kind of stupid) but almost and if you're into online gaming that just doesn't reach the same level, at least not for me. Sure it's fun to play with friends for a while but it feels a little bit....dead. Lacks the spirit. You just grind levels, cash and gold to get stuff. PvP combat is very meh to me also. But that's just me, I know many appreciate online more than SP. Whatever you're into, this is a must game to play if you haven't already.… Expand
  18. peteraff1
    May 1, 2019
    9
    - Amazing world
    - Amazing characters (you really feel like in a family together)
    - Amazing story
    - Incredible voice acting
    - Hunting is amazing

    - Gameplay is very bad
    - shooting is terrible
    - Mission design is terrible
  19. HaloFever
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of gaming’s all time great achievements. Why not a 10 out of 10? Because the gameplay is rough and not up to modern standards.

    Before I wax ineloquently about the good, let us dispense with the matter of the bad. Gunplay and movement in Red Dead Redemption 2 are not snappy. The player character feels a bit like the lumbering tank from the original Red Dead    Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of gaming’s all time great achievements. Why not a 10 out of 10? Because the gameplay is rough and not up to modern standards.

    Before I wax ineloquently about the good, let us dispense with the matter of the bad. Gunplay and movement in Red Dead Redemption 2 are not snappy. The player character feels a bit like the lumbering tank from the original Red Dead Redemption. Aiming with the left trigger doesn’t bring up iron sites but instead moves the tiny dot that serves as the crosshairs to the nearest enemy. This arcade like system is great for tagging enemies while riding on horse back but feels terrible when moving through an army like in a Call of Duty game. The game also offers a Max Payne like time slowing down mechanic called Dead Eye, and if you have enough items to refill your Dead Eye, you can easily headshot every enemy. Again, the mechanic does not feel good when compared to modern shooters.

    The game will also frustratingly change the control schemes. Sometimes you press the right trigger to threaten someone with a gun. Other times, pressing right trigger will cause you to shoot them in the face. The same goes for stealth kills. In the right context, tapping the circle button will perform a stealth takedown or stealth kill, and other times it will start a fist fight. I accidentally killed quite a few NPCs that cancelled a few optional mission paths because of the poor controls. Dear Rockstar: there is a good reason most games use the X button for contextual actions and not the button used to shoot guns!

    Some of the contextual controls are a little gimmicky and reminded me of Call of Duty or a story driven game like Heavy Rain. This is because Red Dead Redemption 2 is really a giant narrative game disguised as an open world shooter. The original Red Dead Redemption was my favorite game of the Xbox 360/PS3 generation because of its fantastic story and those quiet moments learning to ranch from Bonney or teaching those same skills to Jack. I could forgive the clumsy tank controls because the open world was liberating and I wanted to finish John Marston’s story. Red Dead Redemption 2 doubles down on the story and even expands on some of the trippy story segments in Grand Theft Auto V.

    Funny thing, I was playing Life Is Strange 2 and felt the game was getting too real for 2020. So I bought Red Dead Redemption 2 for some good old fashioned cowboy shoot’m ups. Then Red Dead Redemption 2 lays on the contemplation of morality and regret. The game deals with respiratory disease, parenting, and bank loans! I felt like I needed a break from the all too real cowboy drama and played Overwatch for two weeks. Eventually though, I came back to cowboy land and the story had me hooked. Eventually, I finished the very long story after the second epilogue. What a ride.

    Like most people, my play through was not 100%. I have nothing against the game for having too much content. Like The Witcher 3 and every Elder Scrolls game, I have not desire to finish every fetch quest. Red Dead Redemption 2 offers hunting, fishing, scavenger hunts, lots of bounties to collect, and pointless conversation. The game also has old timey movies and “live” entertainment. At one time, I might have been fascinated by all of the effort that went into the game. I might have loved the on-line game as pointless as it seems. As I become a cynical old man, I lose interest in every nook and cranny of game. Still, I appreciate the game as the total product, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is the total product and then some. The game would have been well worth the original $60 asking price in 2018 and is well worth the $30 or less discount price today. You will be entertained.

    Rather than spoil the story, I will simply say that it is Rockstar’s best, one of the best in video games generally, and even better than the original Red Dead Redemption. The vast voice cast and animation work make this world feel real. Some of the dialogue is definitely B work and not at all consistent with the time period. When it counts, though, the dialogue, expressions, and camera angles are spot on. Not every game can have such a monumental effort behind it because not every game will sell as well as Red Dead Redemption 2. I think of it this way: RockStar was going to sell a lot of copies of this game no matter what, and they chose to make one of the best games ever made.

    All-in-all, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a must play, and chances are you have already played it.    … Expand
  20. deettis
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    Let me start by saying that I've been playing games all my life and I've played most of the big AAA games, I think. Rockstar games have never really been my favourites, for example I've never been able to play any GTA game till the end. The modern day urban US universe, the open world style of the game and the type of characters just aren't for my taste. Now, I do appreciate the overallLet me start by saying that I've been playing games all my life and I've played most of the big AAA games, I think. Rockstar games have never really been my favourites, for example I've never been able to play any GTA game till the end. The modern day urban US universe, the open world style of the game and the type of characters just aren't for my taste. Now, I do appreciate the overall high quality and the effort put in to all the GTA games, but I'm far from Rockstar fanboy. Thats one of the reasons I kept postponing RDR2 until recently. That said, boy, was I surprised.

    There were a lot of "just" good gaming when adventuring outside the storyline, but the unprecedented detail of almost every aspect of the game blew my mind all the time. Rockstar really found the secret of breathing life in to game characters and because of this, the story became the best part of the game. Arthur Morgan felt like much more than its technical and creative parts, same thing with many other main story (camp) characters. Arthur carried the story with his unusual main character personality and growing inner conflict so well that I've rarely seen it in big budget movies. Arthur carried the game from score of 8 to 9 or 9 1/2.

    Exceptional graphics, historical and graphical detail in every aspect, sound design, lifelike animation, character arc and voice acting and pretty much everything else in the game, in my opinion, pushed forward the standards of game development once more. I've played a few games after RDR2 and even thought they've been from a different genre and by no means bad games (Borderland 3, Warhammer Inquisitor, Mutant - Road to Eden) and the difference has been staggering.

    I guess I'll save the 10 score for a game that does something completely new in addition to what RDR2 did with all the previously listed aspects, but from all the games I've played in my almost 30years of gaming, RDR2 comes closest to a perfect game. I kind of get it that some people feel about RDR2 like I feel about GTA just because the universe and the characters aren't the kind you can get interested into, but just as I can appreciate the high quality and love put in to development of GTA games, I wish other could appreciate for RDR2.    … Expand
  21. GamergodsFail
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Even at its worst, Red Dead Redemption 2 is just as great as its predecessor. It's bigger, more detailed, more realistic and improved upon in almost every way. Current technical issues could cease it from being Game of the Year quality, but for those who loved the last game will find plenty to enjoy here once again - so long as they don't mind it feeling a bit too similar at times.
  22. ElricWolfhart
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    I truly believe this game is an evolution of the medium. It presents the player with a world that is more alive than anything before it. A world with it's own laws (both physics and social), which are so deeply integrated into the moment-to-moment game play, that you're eventually funneled into experiencing the game differently from how we have been playing these types of games for theI truly believe this game is an evolution of the medium. It presents the player with a world that is more alive than anything before it. A world with it's own laws (both physics and social), which are so deeply integrated into the moment-to-moment game play, that you're eventually funneled into experiencing the game differently from how we have been playing these types of games for the past decade or so (with utter disregard for the game world, it's environments, and it's inhabitants). And some people are just not ready for such change.

    In RDR 2, not only must you be aware of behaving "realistically" according to the environment's variables (crowded town vs hunting grounds), you are also tasked with making sure Arthur's needs are met, which goes from shaving and brewing your own coffee in the morning, to eating enough throughout the day, and properly resting at night to recover some much needed stamina. Taking a bath after a hectic gunfight also goes a long way into being more socially liked in-game. And don't even get me started with the care-taking of your horse and the relationship you can develop with it if you become a proper master! Brushing, feeding, patting, and even removing the horses' seat wins you points with your steed. These are all drastic changes and a shift into the realms of simulation, a shift most of us were unprepared for, but one I now welcome with open arms.

    I must say though that at the very beginning I was kind of taken aback with this new direction. But as I stuck with it, I realized I had started to really enjoy all of these sim-like mechanics. They may sound boring on paper, but if you just go with the flow, without wishing for the game to be something different, you might just start to realize the game's true genius. RDR 2 allows you to live out your most detailed cowboy fantasies, while also being the closest thing to a fully realized world we've seen in a game, and it provides a spectacular experience.

    As a matter of fact, all of these sim-like mechanics serve one purpose alone; to immerse the player in it's world in a deliberate and gradual manner, and it does so at it's own pace until you eventually give in. After a few chapters, I realized all these little tasks , when combined with the amazing story, breathtaking visuals, superb soundscape, and truly amazing animation, fuse to create an experience that is not of this gaming generation, but a solid first step into the next one. If there is one gripe I have, is the actual gun combat. The cover-based peek and shoot style is in dire need of revision for future iterations. There is nothing wrong with the system as is, it simply needs to evolve. We've played this shooting in other games before. It feels kinda old.

    I couldn't be happier to see the days of Ubi-open-world icon hunting fests finally come to an end. The genre was in dire need of a new, refreshing take and as usual, it is Rockstar who has once again set the tone for the future of the genre, maybe even games as a whole. Get. This. Game. Now.    … Expand
  23. CPD98
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    Rockstar siempre va dos pasos por delante de la competencia. Esto no es un simple videojuego. Esto es arte.
  24. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Gave it a 9 because it is a beautiful open world that has everything you want, you just don't get the freedom to do what you want. You are constricted to the story even though it is an awesome story. There should be an option to just create a character and live in that world and do whatever.
  25. Bluespell1
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    The graphics look great on the Xbox One even better on the X. The story is some of the best writing ever seen in a video game. The world is so alive. The gun play is very very fun. The game may not be the best every but way worth buying.
  26. shadowmancer66
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    PROS:
    Amazing graphics
    Wonderful soundtrack and sound design Beutiful animations Good and entertaining physics Enthralling story Top notch voice acting Being able to interact in several ways with NPC's Huge and very well designed open world Actions have real consequences and rewards Tons of customization options Plenty of content NEUTRAL: Lack of convenient fast travel Bugs    PROS:
    Amazing graphics
    Wonderful soundtrack and sound design
    Beutiful animations
    Good and entertaining physics
    Enthralling story
    Top notch voice acting
    Being able to interact in several ways with NPC's
    Huge and very well designed open world
    Actions have real consequences and rewards
    Tons of customization options
    Plenty of content

    NEUTRAL:
    Lack of convenient fast travel
    Bugs aren't too prevalent, but there's a few
    The mask doesn't seem to work properly
    Law enforcement is a bit too aggressive at times
    Tutorials on game mechanics could be better

    CONS:
    The controls aren't awful, but they're initially very confusing and the aiming doesn't feel too great
    Pay walled content    … Expand
  27. Deathlinks
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Let me start by saying there could be spoilers in this....

    You spend the first 1.5-2 hours doing a glorified tutorial... What they dont tell you but i will, is that you need to pay attention to every detail they tell you, every instruction, as there doesnt seem to be a way to figure things out afterward without sheer luck (still cant find my legendary grizzly skin) This game looks    Let me start by saying there could be spoilers in this....

    You spend the first 1.5-2 hours doing a glorified tutorial... What they dont tell you but i will, is that you need to pay attention to every detail they tell you, every instruction, as there doesnt seem to be a way to figure things out afterward without sheer luck (still cant find my legendary grizzly skin)

    This game looks great, a little less then i thought it would being in 4k and having HDR content, but great non the less.

    Character movement is a bit clunky, traveling takes forEVER! (The train is your friend!!!!)

    But overall so far, i LOVE the feel of the game, i love the gameplay in general. The story is kind of all over the place so far, not sure exactly what is happening, but im sure there will be a big pay off in the end.

    My last point, is to anyone who put in a review day one... either positive or negative, they are HIGH... They can not realistically put a review as that would not have been nearly enough content to justify it. This game evolves at a slower rate of gaining new abilities and activities, and that just wouldnt have been enough time. I dont even feel my review is fair to an extent hence the reason for the 9 when i damn sure thing it will end up a SOLID 10 in the end.    … Expand
  28. JOGS
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    If an ok gameplay-game gets an 8,5 on average just because of art, you know something is wrong in the game industry. Rockstar pls keep delivering. I love you for just doing your thing
  29. OOGYoda
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Fun, tough, filled with content and pleasing to the eye this game has gone on to stomp all predictions and polls since last year. All Fortnight/Battle Royale children need not apply to this game. Flea-jumping across the world won't save you here.
    The map is too large for such small-minded gameplay. You have to grind for sure but WoW has prepared me for life on this necessary evil. You can    Fun, tough, filled with content and pleasing to the eye this game has gone on to stomp all predictions and polls since last year. All Fortnight/Battle Royale children need not apply to this game. Flea-jumping across the world won't save you here.
    The map is too large for such small-minded gameplay. You have to grind for sure but WoW has prepared me for life on this necessary evil. You can kill your horse so be careful. Too many gunbattles with my horse parked in a neglectful manner have cost her life, and if you are in the middle of nowhere its a LONG walk to anywhere. Oh. Watch out being an outlaw! It can be downright deadly and expensive but only the tough and onery choose the path of lawlessness so its difficulty is par for reality.
    Plenty of upgrades for weapons, clothing, ammo, and even your camp but again I say the word GRIND GRIND GRIND! Control can be a bit wonky at times. Crouching outside an enemy camp trying to loot the dead you will stand straight up for all to see, your gentle turn to the right or left can end up being a 180 or 360 degree turn, and the gunfights can sometimes feel as if your trying to kill the "Terminator" (see Arnold Schwarzenegger movie) but those are points of complaint, in which time, practice and a little finesse can cure.
    If you like the Western genre and enjoy a challenge this game will easily bring 60 hours of fun nevermind the side missions! I have seen reviews already complaining of 'microtransactions' in the forthcoming live version but that remains to be seen.
    Is this game for everyone? Absolutely not! Yet you would be silly not to give it a shot, especially if you are a mature gamer with experience (40 years + here) who can take care of business without the linear likes of COD and pay-to-win Fortnite.    … Expand
  30. Roston
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    Definitely enjoyed playing the game, for what we have out there to choose from to play in 2018 it definitely stands out.
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#1 Best 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
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  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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