Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. chaersi
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I've been playing the game on average for a few hours each day since its release but I'm still only at about 50% completion - this should give you some idea of the game's depth. There is so much to do and explore. Even when wandering around what appears to be an empty, barren but beautiful landscape you will inevitably stumble into some adventure.

    Interacting with NPCs is also hugely    I've been playing the game on average for a few hours each day since its release but I'm still only at about 50% completion - this should give you some idea of the game's depth. There is so much to do and explore. Even when wandering around what appears to be an empty, barren but beautiful landscape you will inevitably stumble into some adventure.

    Interacting with NPCs is also hugely entertaining and has set a new standard in gaming. This interactivity helps the game world feel well realised and fleshed out as do the characters in your gang.

    Games work so well as an art form precisely because they offer escapism thus my biggest gripe would have to be the emphasis on "realism". It becomes quite repetitive at some points such as when picking up multiple items or skinning an animal. The inability to run in the camp or indoors is also quite grating.

    As always Rockstar controls leave something to be desired but they are acceptable and with some adjustments do not distract from the gaming experience.    … Expand
  2. druggy44
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Wow just wow i dont have the words to even describe this game, if youre thinking about buying it let me tell you go and do it RFN this game is by FAAAAAR the game of the motherf$%ing century, surpassing every game i have ever played in absolutley every aspect from graphics straight down to gameplay and everything else. The detail in the world the textures the soundtrack the combat the manyWow just wow i dont have the words to even describe this game, if youre thinking about buying it let me tell you go and do it RFN this game is by FAAAAAR the game of the motherf$%ing century, surpassing every game i have ever played in absolutley every aspect from graphics straight down to gameplay and everything else. The detail in the world the textures the soundtrack the combat the many mini games the robberies the interactivity the hunting the side quests and many more its absolutley 100% out of this world. I wish i could be born again just to experience this game one more time, now that being said it does has a few miss steps here and there but they are completley overshadowed by the many many many great aspects of this game so its not even worth discussing id just be nitpicking at that point. So in conclusion if you are still waiting to buy it and are reading this rn then wait no fu$%ing more GO AND BUY IT!!!! i dont care if you dont like westerns i dont care if you dont like realism i dont care if you dont have the time JUST DO IT spend your hard earned money on this because it is worth every penny of its purchase price.… Expand
  3. MR_laiyon
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    So, the game isnt perfect, because the gameplay can be repetitive or because there is WAY to much horse riding. But, I really like it. I love roleplay so this game is perfect for me and if you like gigantics and beautifuls worlds full of really good wrotted characters (with also 2000 ways to kill them) you would like exploring this world as Arthur. Thats just my opinion and I can alsoSo, the game isnt perfect, because the gameplay can be repetitive or because there is WAY to much horse riding. But, I really like it. I love roleplay so this game is perfect for me and if you like gigantics and beautifuls worlds full of really good wrotted characters (with also 2000 ways to kill them) you would like exploring this world as Arthur. Thats just my opinion and I can also understand that people dont like the game but, I think you really should try that amazing experience (also if you want to try it wait for the solds of christmas cause 80(canadian)$ is a little bit to much for just a try) now make your own opinion ( ^ω^ )… Expand
  4. juliogf
    Nov 26, 2018
    3
    Firstly, I would start rating metacritic, as the same score (3).
    The score of this game is manipulated. Probably developers and their family are voting too and this is not nice (This is dishonest !!!)
    RDR 1 is a 9, and when the store finishes you will give 10! RDR 2 is a 4 or 5. Ok to play, but the game is slow, sometimes appears that you are watching a movie...long journeys showing    Firstly, I would start rating metacritic, as the same score (3).
    The score of this game is manipulated. Probably developers and their family are voting too and this is not nice (This is dishonest !!!)
    RDR 1 is a 9, and when the store finishes you will give 10!
    RDR 2 is a 4 or 5. Ok to play, but the game is slow, sometimes appears that you are watching a movie...long journeys showing beautiful graphics (I don't care. I play capitalism2, aoe2, production line with horrible graphics and will give a 10 for all of them...)
    This game feels like grinding in an open world... So the score should be 4 or 5, but with the score fraud, I will give a = 3. Ok, I bought the game this time, but I will not trust anymore reviews by any game of yours Rockstar! you won this fight but not the war Rockstar.    … Expand
  5. SuperDuck23
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    As I progressed further and further through Red Dead Redemption 2, the game continually found new ways to surprise me with it's bold and elegant storytelling. With the help of a fantastic performance from Roger Clark and exceptional writing, Arthur Morgan will go down as one of the greatest video game protagonists of all time.

    The world is breathtaking due to the sheer level of detail    As I progressed further and further through Red Dead Redemption 2, the game continually found new ways to surprise me with it's bold and elegant storytelling. With the help of a fantastic performance from Roger Clark and exceptional writing, Arthur Morgan will go down as one of the greatest video game protagonists of all time.

    The world is breathtaking due to the sheer level of detail and dense wildlife Rockstar have put into it. Side quests are also worth your time as they flesh out Arthur's character making you appreciate the main story even more. I'm glad I took my time with the game, as I feel that's the best way to play through it. There's just too much there to ignore.

    Ultimately Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sheer masterclass in how to make an open world video game - where the flaws are so minimal compared to the strength of the positives, that it seems petty to complain about them. This will go down as one of my favourite games of all time.    … Expand
  6. Stigma219
    Nov 26, 2018
    1
    Game was not what I exspected. Beat the whole game in 3 days could not wait for it to end. Hated it, but i paid for it so I had to beat it. Last rockstar game I ever buy.
  7. chuckdnguyen
    Nov 26, 2018
    4
    Too slow a game. Honestly, I know it's realistic like the actual time period, and it's not grand theft auto (also by rockstar) or far cry / other open world 3rd person shooters where you can fast travel, but riding on a horse takes forever, and you can barely run, and picking up items takes minutes at a time. I know it's realistic, but I sure don't have the time to do every little actionToo slow a game. Honestly, I know it's realistic like the actual time period, and it's not grand theft auto (also by rockstar) or far cry / other open world 3rd person shooters where you can fast travel, but riding on a horse takes forever, and you can barely run, and picking up items takes minutes at a time. I know it's realistic, but I sure don't have the time to do every little action without being able to do it quickly. It's a video game, let me skip some tedious stuff... Quit it after 3 hours. Played the first and beat it, enjoyed story, but also ridiculously slow travel time on horse.… Expand
  8. darkhunt333
    Nov 26, 2018
    5
    It would be game of the year but the controls are sooooooo bad. I don't even have anything to compare it to bad.

    The bounty system is what you would expect from a ps1 gta game. One time I was standing still and got a bounty. For nothing, no reason at all. I started getting shot, I let it happen, more people started shooting me. Each one that joined shooting me added $5 to the    It would be game of the year but the controls are sooooooo bad. I don't even have anything to compare it to bad.

    The bounty system is what you would expect from a ps1 gta game. One time I was standing still and got a bounty. For nothing, no reason at all. I started getting shot, I let it happen, more people started shooting me. Each one that joined shooting me added $5 to the bounty

    The amount of padding for time that's added because there's no fast travel is criminal. They made a 20 hour game into 40-60 hours because you have to take your horse everywhere.

    Each mission is rinse and repeat.
    1. Take a 8 minute journey to get to camp.
    2. Start the mission
    3. Ride for 10 minutes to the objective at a snails pace talking about **** you already know
    4. Shoot People.
    5. You Win
    6. Ride 5-8 Minutes to the train/buggy to get closer to camp
    7. Ride 5-8 Minutes from where the train/buggy dropped you off back to camp
    8. Repeat steps 2-7

    It's a solid 5/10.
    Fix the controls or at least make them consistent it would be 8/10. It's the interactive medium.
    Fix the bounty system 9/10
    Fix fast travel 10/10    … Expand
  9. zerafian
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Rich with story, characters you attach too...even your horse, and over 30 hours in, the game still presents me with content thats surprising. I would give this game a 10/10 if it had more RPG elements like stats on clothing and a little more detailed stat layout for guns and your character. Along with upgradable skills. Some how though, the game doesnt even have me worrying about it.
  10. bowserfromsonic
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Rockstar is the best triple A studio by far. RDR2 is the most beautiful game ive ever played the script and the character design as a whole makes this a classic (they even got Dangelo up in this) the shooting is smooth as butter but the random NPC encounters and the world is what makes this game so unique.To sum up this game is the next step to open world gaming but the funny thing isRockstar is the best triple A studio by far. RDR2 is the most beautiful game ive ever played the script and the character design as a whole makes this a classic (they even got Dangelo up in this) the shooting is smooth as butter but the random NPC encounters and the world is what makes this game so unique.To sum up this game is the next step to open world gaming but the funny thing is that no one can make a videogame on this level like Rockstar does.also TAKE THIS L PC LLLLLLLLLLL… Expand
  11. andrewstencel
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Okay, so the game is pretty great after it picks up on the open world and mission structure, but for me, at least, that's pretty much it. That said, the game is not a masterpiece, as it introduces many micro gameplay systems akin to simulation, that can be a bit cumbersome at times, but its overall mission structure and world are worthy of many hours playing.
  12. spacestriker
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    The greatest game of all time. “WHEN THE CREDITS ROLL, YOU’LL HAVE CREATED ENOUGH INCREDIBLE MEMORIES TO FILL TEN LESSER GAMES
  13. July10435
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    At one time I did not know Rocktar Games but for the GTAs, Bully and Red Dead Redemption I know that it is the best video game company in the world when creating Red Dead Redemption 2 they are geniuses the game is spectacular and the graphics engine is incredible, this It is art all a masterpiece.
  14. king-flames
    Nov 26, 2018
    7
    good environment ... but lack the depth in the story and slow events ... boring play style with literally nothing to do in the game and it doesn't deserve the best game
  15. gurrkiin
    Nov 26, 2018
    6
    PROS:
    Graphics
    Animation
    Atmosphere

    CONS:
    Boring
    Bad Controls
    SLOOOOWWWW (~7-8 seconds to loot a single dead body ffs)
  16. GSingh9
    Nov 26, 2018
    0
    Literally one of the worst games I've ever played. Got bored of this **** game after a day of playing. If this is truly the best the industry has to offer, the gaming industry is in gigantic trouble and needs to gets its head of its own ass.

    Played on Xbox One X.
  17. jeguerra84
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This is Rockstar greatest game so far. The game has it all. Graphics, Gameplay, Story Line, all done in a very high quality. They just set the bar very high for upcoming open world games.
  18. daManne
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I absolutely love this game. I couldn't put it down. There is so much to do.
    The story is great with many twists and turns. And Morgan is probably my new favorite RDR character (together with Sadie of course).
    But there is one thing that really bothered me and made me subtract one point. At some point the story is over and the epilogue begins. And I get what they wanted to accomplish,    I absolutely love this game. I couldn't put it down. There is so much to do.
    The story is great with many twists and turns. And Morgan is probably my new favorite RDR character (together with Sadie of course).

    But there is one thing that really bothered me and made me subtract one point. At some point the story is over and the epilogue begins. And I get what they wanted to accomplish, but to me that epilogue was WAY too long. It really took me out of the experience and devalued the great and emotional ending of main story to me.    … Expand
  19. Arkhaya
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never touched the previous game, neither was I a huge western fan but this game allowed me to enjoy something I never touched or was interested in.
    The game has a lot of things to do with all mechanics flushed out. The best thing about this game is that there are different ways to do things and to experience things. Just because you are an outlaw, you don't necessarily have to be bad.
    This game has things a lot of other games should have. Things like massive character building, real life based mechanics, repetitive yet different tasks to do.
    But the game isn't completely perfect. The shooting and aiming in this game can be a lot better but it doesn't worsen the gameplay which allows it still feel realistic.

    There are a lot of small little things you have to do, like trying to pick up your hat or cleaning the gun, which can seem daunting but I like doing these tasks, I feel connected to the world and not everything is just running around shooting things like a maniac.
    The camp, trying to help people, robbing people, collecting debt, getting favors etc. There is so much in this game that you can play twice and have a different experience. Being the bad person makes you better at getting ammo, better at looting. Being a good man gives you benefits. You get to choose, but the game would obviously try to make you join the dark side, because it's more fun.

    The graphics are really nice, even for the early base consoles, I've never had an issue and have already put in 12h into the game, which means I have a long way to go.

    TL;DR: This game will fulfill your cowboy, western fantasies, and even if you have no interest, have a test or a look at the game, maybe it has something to offer to you, with more than just what you can see on the outside.    … Expand
  20. Ikkey
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    While not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out ofWhile not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out of it for a bit. Outside of that, this game is the best game Rockstar has ever put out. And this game deserves all the praise. Especially after GTAV being one of the less enjoyable games for me with a story I couldn't connect or relate to. I'm glad the folks over at Rockstar finally finished it.… Expand
  21. Oussama2018
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Rockstar once again delivers a phenomenal masterpiece with Red Dead Redemption 2. The game is gorgeous to look at, immersive, and interactive. There is so much to do in this massive world and everything is just so fun. I find it very hard sometimes to stop playing because it is just so incredibly fun to play. I have just recently finished the game and am planning to do a second playthroughRockstar once again delivers a phenomenal masterpiece with Red Dead Redemption 2. The game is gorgeous to look at, immersive, and interactive. There is so much to do in this massive world and everything is just so fun. I find it very hard sometimes to stop playing because it is just so incredibly fun to play. I have just recently finished the game and am planning to do a second playthrough and just enjoy the game as much as I can. An absolutely phenomenal game that everyone should experience.… Expand
  22. ninin
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of all time, The Rockstar has surpassed itself in several ways and made a game virtually flawless with magnificent soundtrack, plus the gameplay in the shootings to be quite fluid and the game was done with minimal details some almost imperceptible, I could stay here speaking for hours about this game because it is magnificent
  23. iandev99
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    Beautiful but boring as fook. Where are they going with them controls? Was more like a long boring movie than a game.
  24. phaedrusamerica
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    Depressing story line, plenty of random events that kill you for no reason, and game play mechanics that are so frustrating that routine things are difficult to accomplish. "Life sucks, everyone is a jerk, and bad things happen for no reason" should be this game's motto. The game is visually beautiful and takes realism to a whole new level. But it is not "fun." You will not haveDepressing story line, plenty of random events that kill you for no reason, and game play mechanics that are so frustrating that routine things are difficult to accomplish. "Life sucks, everyone is a jerk, and bad things happen for no reason" should be this game's motto. The game is visually beautiful and takes realism to a whole new level. But it is not "fun." You will not have "enjoyment" playing this game. Last time I checked that's what games were supposed to be for, but RDR2 is not built for your enjoyment or your fun. It is built to teach people who are looking to unwind from a stressful day at work that life could actually be a lot more painful and stressful than they thought possible. After playing RDR2 for a weekend I'm actually looking forward to going back to work on Monday.… Expand
  25. Outlawdundee
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Game is great the story starts slow but gets better the more you play really like game play mechanics and it has a really great story overall and it has the best graphics and animations i ever seen and the side missions feel like main story missions and this is one of the most detailed games i ever seen and hunting in this game is pretty realistic like the rest of the game but it has a fewGame is great the story starts slow but gets better the more you play really like game play mechanics and it has a really great story overall and it has the best graphics and animations i ever seen and the side missions feel like main story missions and this is one of the most detailed games i ever seen and hunting in this game is pretty realistic like the rest of the game but it has a few problems first of all you can only walk in certain areas of the game especially the camp alot of people including me really hate this and it really slows down the pace of the game i mean why cant we at least jog or run second the controls feel a bit slow but you can ajust them in the options menu second of all some of the challenges especially the gambler challenge relly on luck more than skill other people and myself find this really annoying and unfair overall the game is great and it is game of the year i wolud recommend this game to every one… Expand
  26. Gladio3110
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Rockstar made an exceptionally great game again. Can´t express how amazed i am
  27. pippolo66
    Nov 25, 2018
    6
    Big. Gorgeous. Realistic. Maybe too much realistic. Slow. Too slow. It's a wonderful far-west simulator. It's so real to become boring.
  28. Kalaharidemon
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    Yet again Rockstar pulls out another amazing gaming Experience. Enjoyed every minute of this great story and builds a perfect prologue to the original title. Fantastic characters and environment and a true connection made to the protagonist. Would it it a 10 but there are some inventory / clunky movements that need to be smoothed out :)
  29. ronhozz
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This game is as close to next gen gaming as you can get. Easily the best open world game since the witcher 3. If you enjoy western history or movies you will love this game. The beginning is slow yes, but if you can get past that part and the somewhat clunky/difficult controls the game has, i think you have one of the best gaming experiences of past decade and easily a GOTY contender.
  30. AudioRemedy
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    I have not dived into a game this hard in quite a while. Personally, I adore it, slight flaws and all. The gameplay is immersive (after tweaking a few controls), the characters are dynamic and interesting, the story takes interesting turns, and the endgame sequence is brilliant. My favorite part about it though - just like GTAV - is how the world just feels ALIVE. The NPCs areI have not dived into a game this hard in quite a while. Personally, I adore it, slight flaws and all. The gameplay is immersive (after tweaking a few controls), the characters are dynamic and interesting, the story takes interesting turns, and the endgame sequence is brilliant. My favorite part about it though - just like GTAV - is how the world just feels ALIVE. The NPCs are unpredictable, varied, and react to you in numerous ways. The huge map is littered with loot, animals, secrets, random events, sequences, and quests to keep you busy. Things are constantly happening, and curiosity is often well rewarded. Players are still finding new and unknown things! My only complaint is that the bounty/wanted system is a bit janky, but it did not detract from the overall experience for me. I greatly look forward to the multiplayer and/or PC release.… Expand
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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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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