Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. Jacquesy
    Jan 5, 2019
    2
    This is so boring until a point i start to watch drama while playing it. This is not a "chill game", it's absolutely boring.
  2. TOPhysicsTutor
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    A beautiful game in an immersive world. The story line is excellent and the characters up there with the best of video games. With the range of challenges, side missions and special characters I think there is something for everyone.
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    A little too slow
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to 2010s red dead redemption where you play as Arthur Morgan, part of Dutches gang… If you’ve played the first red dead you know things go sour, so Red Dead Redemption 2 sets out to tell that story… Much like the first red dead, red dead redemption 2 sets out to immerse you with not only its environment and    Red Dead Redemption 2
    A little too slow
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to 2010s red dead redemption where you play as Arthur Morgan, part of Dutches gang…
    If you’ve played the first red dead you know things go sour, so Red Dead Redemption 2 sets out to tell that story…
    Much like the first red dead, red dead redemption 2 sets out to immerse you with not only its environment and storytelling but its mechanincs as well.. much like a team ico game..
    everything seems tedious, but its on purpose… the game wants you to feel completely in control at all times.. and its one of the things I love most about the red dead series,, you have to manually tap a button to gallop and go faster for example, you have to take care of your horse to increase its stats, it sets out to place you into another world, another time period.. youre essentially living another life away from your own… Red Dead Redemption feels that real…
    This tedium is also this games downfall…
    I loved both red dead redemption and red dead 2… however Red Dead Redemption 2 is nowhere near as enjoyable for me as the first… though they feel like vastly different games…
    Red Dead 2 isnt about exciting events taking place, no cinnmeatic moments, you feel like a member of the gang, contributing, doing jobs and collecting cash to upgrade around camp…
    and everything about this game is mythotical and slow, theres no fast travel in the way modern games have spoiled us with… you have to ride from place to place, take in this games world, run into its inhabitants and predators, thankfully this game is gorgeous at times, but I feel all the hype around how good this game looks is a little out of proportion…
    infact I feel most of red dead redemption 2 is generally overrated…
    but back to being slow… this is red dead 2s greatest asset and greatest flaw…
    for the first 20 out of 60hrs of this games campaign, I loved the slow pace living life as a cowboy… but I felt the story and game just drug on forever.. exciting things rarely happening… never really having fun…
    red dead redemption just isn’t a fun game…
    and that’s okay.. it’s a different kind of experience… again.. back to the point of wanting you to feel like youre living another life, that’s what I felt.. I was immersed into this world…
    but by the games final chapter I was just so bored, so uninterested on how anything turned out other than arthurs story…
    I just wish the campaign was fast and fun like the first games campaign… while everything around it stayed a little slower..
    just everything began to feel pretadictable, too samey… don’t get me wrong there are great moments throughout your 60 hour journey… but so much of it feels like needless padding, and things ive already done a thousand times… making me ultimately feel like the game over stays its welcome with the story…
    everything this campaign set out to achieve couldve been done in under 20 hours easily…
    there was no reason to drag it out other than a selling point of a long campaign that youll probably get too bored to even see through to the end…
    if somehow youre still craving red dead redemption after that 60 hours there is an online mode currently in beta, but I just wasn’t interested in doing more of the same with a silent protagonist with my friends online…. Sure I don’t have friends, but that’s not the point…
    the campaign itself had a hard enough time keeping my interest..
    that said I actually Love Red Read Redemption 2…
    I was just over it before it was over…
    Youll get your moneys worth here… but youll probably end up searching for the ending on youtube.
    I give Red Dead Redemption 2
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  4. NIGRED0
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    Just finished the game! I will write concisely. One of the brilliant game worlds. Rapture! Thanks for the adventure.
  5. bonlbonl
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    8 вполне заслуженная оценка, сейчас объясню почему.
    Плюсы:
    1)Сюжет(4, 5 и 6 главы и эпилог) - драматичная, кинематографичная, захватывающая и абсолютно нетипичная для Rockstar история , которая заставляет сопереживать. 2)Главный герой - это просто лучший протагонист в играх от Rockstar, интересный, разумный, когда надо серьезный. 3)Графика - очень красивая (но местами прям уровень PS3).    8 вполне заслуженная оценка, сейчас объясню почему.
    Плюсы:
    1)Сюжет(4, 5 и 6 главы и эпилог) - драматичная, кинематографичная, захватывающая и абсолютно нетипичная для Rockstar история , которая заставляет сопереживать. 2)Главный герой - это просто лучший протагонист в играх от Rockstar, интересный, разумный, когда надо серьезный. 3)Графика - очень красивая (но местами прям уровень PS3). 4)Музыкальное сопровождение - это один из лучших саундтреков в играх(наравне с Dragon Age:Origins). 5)Геймлей - (все что не связано со стрельбой) огромная куча доп. заданий, интересная система кастомизации , гора возможностей.
    Минусы: 1)Сюжет(пролог и 1, 2 и 3 главы) - Типичный Rockstar-овский юмор вместо нормального продуманного сюжета (я ,как и многие люди чуть не бросил игру на этих моментах, но главное перетерпеть). 2)Реализм - куча ненужного хлама в виде фишек для "реалистичности" , абсолютно тупо и не реалистично, вот пример - лошадь врезается в дерево если ты не успел её от него отвести во время скачки , в итоге ты и лошадь летите на землю(Лошадь не может быть такой тупой она может и сама уклониться от дерева или вам невдомёк Rockstar?) 3)Стрельба - оторвите руки тем людям которые занимаются стрельбой в Rockstar, и нет это не проблема геймпада и консолей , в других играх я могу нормально стрелять с геймпада а в этой почему-то нет.
    Как итог 8 из 10 , если бы еще весь сюжет был бы так же хорош как в 6 главе было-бы 9.    … Expand
  6. CTPELOK
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    One of the few games that I was able to go from start to finish. And seems to be the only one with an open world that I keep playing after passing.))
  7. here_and_there
    Jan 4, 2019
    7
    The game that demonstrated once and for all that realism must not be the ultimate goal of gaming.

    RDR2 would actually be a wonderful game with a stellar cast set in one the most incredible and lively realistic open worlds ever. But at its core it is basically a cowboy real life simulator, with heavy and hard realism as its main character. This doesn't only mean a beautiful and richly    The game that demonstrated once and for all that realism must not be the ultimate goal of gaming.

    RDR2 would actually be a wonderful game with a stellar cast set in one the most incredible and lively realistic open worlds ever. But at its core it is basically a cowboy real life simulator, with heavy and hard realism as its main character. This doesn't only mean a beautiful and richly detailed map teeming with human and animal life, love for detail and historical-geographical accuracy, but unfortunately also a lot of chores (they are literally called that in the game) that actually feel like real chores but are of primary importance to gameplay and progression. Incredibly slow walking, running and horse riding, slow animations (looting and skinning is a drag after you do it the tenth time, but the game needs you to do it hundreds of times), overly complicated health and stamina systems, dozens of subsystems (cleanliness of character, weapon and horse, camp economy, etc.) to keep track of.

    After a while it is so much that it takes away some of the fun and the doubt arises that it is all just a big trolling from Rockstar saying "Do you want realism? Here, take all your ugly and boring realism in the face", or worse: a way of making a 20-hour game with a big map into a 60-hour game with a seemingly huge map.    … Expand
  8. moregon
    Jan 3, 2019
    8
    If the controls were simplified and just a bit more thought out this game would be perfect.
  9. Dolosais
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Satisfying gunplay, intense shooting, Great story, minor bug(sometimes), variety and detailed open world, Brilliant AI, Incredible Graphics
  10. pjmccartney
    Jan 3, 2019
    0
    From its slavish conceit of realism, compulsive bigness, and astounding disinterest in telling a story worth the several dozen hours it demands, Red Dead Redemption 2 fails to justify its own excessive existence.

    My disappointment in Red Dead Redemption 2 stems from the assumption that the sheer extravagance of its excesses bears some sort of inherent artistic value. You're just left    From its slavish conceit of realism, compulsive bigness, and astounding disinterest in telling a story worth the several dozen hours it demands, Red Dead Redemption 2 fails to justify its own excessive existence.

    My disappointment in Red Dead Redemption 2 stems from the assumption that the sheer extravagance of its excesses bears some sort of inherent artistic value. You're just left with a labyrinthine chore of an open world that repeatedly undermines its own intent.

    RDR2's gorgeous expanse is irredeemably cheapened by a mistaken belief that "more" equates to "depth." All of the detail is wonderful and beautiful to experience and look at, but once the novelty wears off, a creeping, empty joylessness settles in instead. Throwing in pointless garbage is not what makes a virtual world feel like a lived-in experience. RDR2's selective realism shatters all illusion that its obsequious fetish for detail contributes to immersion in its story.

    The core design of the game's mechanics continuously contradicts itself as it tries to find its own identity. Despite being a game about outlaws and the "wild west," you are on rails for the vast majority of the main story's missions. The colossal world, while beautiful to look at, offers no meaningful interaction despite its excesses. In its haste to give me everything, Red Dead Redemption 2 finds purpose in absolutely nothing.    … Expand
  11. CandarianGaming
    Jan 3, 2019
    0
    My score is 0. It's a cinematic cut scene horse riding simulator. It has good graphics yeah it's a AAA game but gameplay wise it's the worst thing I've ever played. I honestly hate this "game"
  12. TheACCName
    Jan 3, 2019
    4
    A good single player but, tis is only a part of the game: The online (Red Dead Online) game feels like a mobile game, like a pay to win game. I won't buy it again.
  13. CoreSplit
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    This is an amazing game. I have been playing games since 1992 (yes, i am 35).I could not believe the negative reviews on a game like this. I have completed the game and these are a few of my thoughts. Also, this is my first review on this site and i have created this account only to post a review of this game.

    I have never had a better immersive experience than this. The controls might    This is an amazing game. I have been playing games since 1992 (yes, i am 35).I could not believe the negative reviews on a game like this. I have completed the game and these are a few of my thoughts. Also, this is my first review on this site and i have created this account only to post a review of this game.

    I have never had a better immersive experience than this. The controls might be a bit cumbersome, yes. But looking past that and playing the game is totally worth it.

    Positives:
    1. Total immersion: the scenery is magnificent, the story is enthralling, even the side missions and the bounty quests are very unique and enjoyable. Heck even the travelling from place to place (i was pretty sceptical when i heard that there was no fast travel in rdr2) lends itself to the world and immerses you into it completely.
    2. The Characters: each and every character feels like a real person. Dutch, Sadie, Pearson, Micah, hamish, charlotter, just to name a few. There is an amazing texture to the world around you because of these characters.
    3. Morally ambiguous protagonist: agreed that there have been many games in the past few years boasting of the same, but Arthur Morgan and his characterization has been spot on.

    Negatives:
    1. Maybe the controls as mentioned in many negative reviews.
    2. Addictive: the immersion leads to addiction; i was not able to take my mind of it even at work. very few games have this effect. And in 10 days, even though i work 5 days a week, i finished almost 90% of this open world game.    … Expand
  14. rscavino84
    Jan 2, 2019
    6
    Esperaba más, parece GTA pero del viejo oeste. la misma mecánica todo es idéntico,
  15. Mr_Astaroth
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Un Juego simplemente maravilloso!!

    Lo bueno:Gráficamente un monstruo, una muy buena historia, un mundo abierto con un sin fin de cosas por hacer y descubrir. Lo malo: Bajones de frame rate brutales dentro de las ciudades(Ps4 Slim), el ritmo de la historia es lento y bastante predecible, un sistema de viaje rápido horrible. Veredicto: Un juego increíble que marcará un antes y    Un Juego simplemente maravilloso!!

    Lo bueno:Gráficamente un monstruo, una muy buena historia, un mundo abierto con un sin fin de cosas por hacer y descubrir.

    Lo malo: Bajones de frame rate brutales dentro de las ciudades(Ps4 Slim), el ritmo de la historia es lento y bastante predecible, un sistema de viaje rápido horrible.

    Veredicto: Un juego increíble que marcará un antes y después en el mundo de los juegos, pero no es ni por asomo un juego para todo el mundo.

    Se lo recomiendo a los jugadores que tengan la paciencia de jugar un juego con un ritmo lento y pausado, y sepan disfrutar de todas las actividades que les puede ofrecer Red Dead Redemption 2.    … Expand
  16. fazzolini
    Jan 2, 2019
    6
    This is a game that looks great, with a good story, but full of bugs and with outdated and illogical gameplay mechanics. It takes effort to push myself to continue playing it. I would not recommend buying this game.
  17. Squareh00r
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    I've never played a Red Dead game before, and I had no plans on buying this based on my experiences with open world games, most especially those from Rockstar, not because I don't like them, but because I tend to get lost in the world by doing free roam and ignoring the main story quests up to a point that I get burned out or a new game releases which steals my attention, therefore notI've never played a Red Dead game before, and I had no plans on buying this based on my experiences with open world games, most especially those from Rockstar, not because I don't like them, but because I tend to get lost in the world by doing free roam and ignoring the main story quests up to a point that I get burned out or a new game releases which steals my attention, therefore not being able to finish this game at all.

    This time I took the plunge and bought the game. Since then, I've been playing for at least an hour a day (since playing for less than an hour with this game is really short). And by far I've enjoyed it and I see myself seeing (lol) this till the end. Currently nearing Chapter 4, I am now very much invested in the story, have watched several summaries of the first game even though it's not required to play this one, just because I want to know more about the back (or forward) story of the characters, the gang, and the world. That's how great the story is (so far) which made me, a non-believer, want to know more about it as I play along.

    Graphics are great and I'm just playing this on my PS4 Pro on a non-4K HDR TV. Controls are okay as well, I don't get the other reviews saying that the controls are bad. If there's one thing I'd want to change here is to add more fast travel options, but I guess they made it that way so you can see more of the world, and also because there are a lot of random stuff/side quests that you'll encounter along the way.

    So far, I'm very much in it and am expecting one hell of a ride with this game :) Will update this as I finish the game, hopefully soon. :)    … Expand
  18. Black123Tec
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This game is simply amazing!
    The world is very detailed and very beautiful!
    At first, it may seem very complex, but the game explains it all.
    In my opinion it is a masterpiece of Rockstar, but I would like the game to have more cheats, such as the time-changing cheat it had in Red Dead Redemption.

    Sorry for my English, I´m portuguese.
  19. Feize
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    It is the best game for role play.
    It does not become a problem under this best role play such as operability problem.
  20. Elro
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time. The sheer amount of detail that Rockstar poured into this game is nothing short of incredible. While it is slow paced this game is nothing short of incredible. It is one of if not the best looking game of all time. The main protagonist, Arthur Morgan is such an incredible character and I've seen many people that have not finished the game reviewing it and saying they didn't like him. But you must finish the game before you write a review because the way his character develops throughout the story is nothing short of amazing. You could be on your horse and suddenly a man collapses to the ground saying he got bit by a snake. And very minor spoilers: if you help him he will let you buy a gun and he'll pay for it when you see him again.
    I've never been so attached to a character in a game, I guarantee you will create a bond with your horse. Your actions will determine what happens in the game as having high honor by helping people and more will give you discounts on things you need to buy. Rockstar has created such a great world that you will feel bad for doing bad things. Now there is major Spoilers ahead so read at your own risk:

    At the beginning of the story Arthur Morgan seems like a forgettable protagonist. But as you go on he becomes a good man, of course depending on your honor level. He grows when he sees the downfall of the gang and his diagnosis of tuberculosis. He realizes the mistakes that he has made and all the pain he has caused. At the end of the game you have two options, you can go for the money or you can help John go to his family. reality starts to set in when Arthur realizes both of them aren't gonna make it and he sacrifices himself to help John return to his family. In the go with John ending which I picked, you go through the mountains and help John as you hold off the Pinkertons. The ending depends on if you have high or low honor as having high honor will give Arthur a good death as he lays on the mountain watching the sunset and then dies. While having Low honor will result in you getting shot in the head by Micah. The ending made me cry and just showed how beautiful this game and it's story is. A masterpiece and I would 100 percent recommend buying.    … Expand
  21. Wookie_66
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Most fun I've had with a game since GTA 5. Well done RockStar (Again). 10/10
  22. urbanercrown
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    a flawed masterpiece that is well worth playing to the end that shows pure talent and care. the game is closer to a 9 or 8.5 but the review bombs and 0s are complete lies. the biggest complaints i have are the occasional soulless missions or what appears to be social justice nods in a time where such things did not exist, detracting from the experience. Though its stunning animations,a flawed masterpiece that is well worth playing to the end that shows pure talent and care. the game is closer to a 9 or 8.5 but the review bombs and 0s are complete lies. the biggest complaints i have are the occasional soulless missions or what appears to be social justice nods in a time where such things did not exist, detracting from the experience. Though its stunning animations, attention to detail, and world is vast and deep that will keep you entertained for hours and has reached such high accolades that other devs could only dream of reaching. take notes, good games are rarely release in two year development cycles.… Expand
  23. Anti_badgame0
    Dec 31, 2018
    7
    Well i'm not certain about this game. Certainly RDR2 is an excellent game from a technological standpoint, with absolutely gorgeous graphics and an insane amount of detail that is easily commendable, but, personally, the gameplay is where RDR2 suffers.

    The game is slow, almost too slow for someone with not much time on their hands, and the slow pace makes it feel like nothing is being    Well i'm not certain about this game. Certainly RDR2 is an excellent game from a technological standpoint, with absolutely gorgeous graphics and an insane amount of detail that is easily commendable, but, personally, the gameplay is where RDR2 suffers.

    The game is slow, almost too slow for someone with not much time on their hands, and the slow pace makes it feel like nothing is being accomplished, which severely hinders the game's enjoyability. The wanted system is annoying at best, with an almost guaranteed Wanted level if you ever commit a crime, without the bandana, which seems useless anyways.

    The game isnt bad by any means, the level of detail and realism within the game creates an authentic 1899 environment but the gameplay seems slow.

    Let's face it, RDR2 is a good game with questionable gameplay, gameplay so inconsistent that it physically harms the game itself.    … Expand
  24. SPSYD
    Dec 30, 2018
    0
    Hot garbage, single player and online.

    The game itself dropped a massive spoiler during the single player story, two thirds of the way in, essentially telling the player a major final outcome of the game. The horses are constantly running into nonexistent objects, as if the horse hit-boxes are far larger than the horse itself. You'll be riding along and then suddenly appear to hit    Hot garbage, single player and online.

    The game itself dropped a massive spoiler during the single player story, two thirds of the way in, essentially telling the player a major final outcome of the game.

    The horses are constantly running into nonexistent objects, as if the horse hit-boxes are far larger than the horse itself. You'll be riding along and then suddenly appear to hit an invisible wall, potentially resulting in the death of you and even your horse. Your horse will also make giant leaps over nonexistent objects and again if it lands badly, you might die.

    You will run into a lot of trees, until with much relief you find out that you need to allow your horse to navigate them for you, except that relief soon goes down the toilet when you find that your horse will happily run you into trees by itself too.

    And continuing on the massive hit-box theme, your horse will often get stuck in small or nonexistent objects, so that you cannot move. This really sucks if you're trying to complete a mission against the clock or have baddies after you and sucks even more in PvP.

    In PvP, making money is a slow tedious struggle, so many people have been resorting to exploiting glitches and fighting over the regions where those glitches are triggered.

    If you try to make money in legitimate ways, if the game does not screw you, other players will. Expect your horse, laden with perfect pelts for sale, to be killed by griefers, causing you to lose all your hard earned resources.

    And if you do manage to get to an NPC that you should be able to sell your items to, expect them to be unresponsive for some reason. Just standing there, staring into space like zombies, with no option to interact with them. Then suddenly some griefer rides up and kills you and your horse while you were trying to figure out why the NPC is frozen. Never mind, you don't need that NPC now, since all your items have been destroyed.

    Oh and controller response is awful. Very laggy and inconsistent.

    This game is beautiful, however the unusable controls completely ruin the experience and it is just more micro-transaction hot garbage from R*.    … Expand
  25. Noori
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Wao the best game, entertainment product or whatever you say has ever created. It’s something beyond gaming, it’s a true lifetime experience. First ever in video game world I got lost. Everything feels so real and natural. I'd say the best game, best storytelling, best graphics, everything best ever. This is the game of the century.
  26. KayVen17
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 97/100    … Expand
  27. Bluwyf
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    This is a rockstar masterpiece every detail is absolutely beautiful, but i feel the rockstar formula for missions is outdated however this doesn't mean that the game doesn't deserve a 10
  28. G-Slayer
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    The PLOT is so great.This is the best game's plot I ever played.But The gameplay is so boring and I think Rockstar can make better like GTA 5's gameplay.
  29. ofek1
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    The best Rockstar game yet, and as a fan of their titles this game truly floored me with it's incredible visuals, animations and story. The gameplay is much more immersive this time and it's a welcomed change. every interaction in this game feels like a next gen proof of concept; from hunting, robbing and npc behavior.
  30. HeroinMan
    Dec 29, 2018
    7
    https://www.bananatic.com/eu/ps4/ Very good game with a lot of things to do
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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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