Red Dead Redemption 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. Itsonlygabe
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    One of the most detailed and realistic games i've ever played. The characters are interesting and there is plenty of things to do in the world.
  2. NoBodysGamer
    Oct 28, 2018
    5
    The realism and depth. The game is realistic, so realistic that it is boring because it is so like real life. You have to cook, you have to dress accordingly, you have to brush your horse, the list goes on and on and on. I'm surprised they didn't make you take your turn to wash the dishes in camp in order to keep harmony. I understand realism and why it is important in games like thisThe realism and depth. The game is realistic, so realistic that it is boring because it is so like real life. You have to cook, you have to dress accordingly, you have to brush your horse, the list goes on and on and on. I'm surprised they didn't make you take your turn to wash the dishes in camp in order to keep harmony. I understand realism and why it is important in games like this (large, cinematic games) but the depth here doesn't add anything to the game except excess hours spent by the player doing these chores instead of actually engaging in the game. 'Depth' is fast becoming a code word in the gaming world for 'needlessly tedious tasks' but is defended with the 'realism' mantle. Realism and realistic are not the same things - I want the game to give me a sense of a real world, I do not want it to mimic my actual life. I play games to have fun, not to cook herbs I found.

    The bounty system is just horrible. Anything bad you do results in a bounty being put on your head (which increases if you do more bad things) - you have no choice put to pay off the bounty. If you do not bounty hunters randomly spawn and will shoot you to death. They will shoot you to death because 1) The computer has a very good shot and 2) because the shooting mechanic is so badly implemented that you will really struggle to fend off more than 2 of them. There is also an issue that NPC's assault you with abandon but, as soon as you defend yourself, you have a bounty marked on you. This, combined with the poor shooting system, means you spend most of your time avoiding combat - it's so weird because I was expecting to be able to cause havoc, instead I can't risk it because money is scarce and the bounty's so frequent. A stifling game mechanic.

    Flawed features. The hunting system works to a degree but has a number of issues. The rewards for hunting are pitiful and, given the time it takes to hunt, as well as the lack of space to store hunted animals, it is pretty much a redundant feature.
    The poker game in-game is nothing short of a joke. Don't even bother playing it as you will lose money if you play more than, say, 20 hands against the AI.
    Travel. By far the biggest problem. It takes ages to navigate this map - not because it is so big - but because you pretty much have to travel with your horse the whole time. Oh, and you cannot even follow set paths, so you have to control the giddy bastard for the entire time.
    Shooting system. Poor, very twitchy and inaccurate - not at all fun to use.
    Crafting. Requires hunting stuff. Hunting stuff is very time-consuming and, by an large, boring.

    Controls. They are awkward. It does not feel smooth nor intuitive. They aren't game breaking by any means but they could be a damn sight better.

    It is another game that equates quantity with quality, a trend in the gaming world whereby if you have massive crafting menu's and the ability to brush your teeth manually you're somehow revolutionising the industry. Maybe I'm the only gamer who wants the games to be, first and foremost, fun? I suspect there will be patches changing certain aspects of the game and, until they happen, I'd avoid buying the game. I'm playing now and wondering why I continue to do so because, after getting out of the snow section (the very first part of the story), everything has become a lot more tedious and dull. 10 out of 10 is honestly a joke score - that indicates perfection, and this game comes nowhere near that.

    Bugs: A random civilian started a fistfight with me and I was wanted for unarmed assault after I defended myself. The next time a man spontaneously attacked me, I decided to keep blocking just to see what would happen. Another random civilian shot him in the back and I was then wanted for murder. I steered my truck of a character to the outskirts of town only to find myself under investigation AGAIN because another random civilian was mauled by a mountain lion or something.

    I stopped hunting after my legendary bear pelt disappeared from the back of my main horse. I stopped riding my main horse entirely after I got tired of the game unequipped my weapons every time I made contact with it. The game is incapable of remembering that I put weapons in holsters, but it knows exactly when that horse is in need of grooming. Because you know what every video-game needs more of? Chores.

    But none of that matters because the graphics are nice. Hoof prints stay in the mud and horse testicles shrink in the cold.    … Expand
  3. Joaopedrobraga9
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    de um grande fa da rockstar games acho que superaram todos os jogos feitos por eles , o meu jogo preferido da rockstar era o gta 4 sabendo que nao era o melhor jogo mas sim o meu preferido claro que o primeiro red dead e o gta 5 e o san andreas sao melhores que o gta 4 , mas o rd2 supera todos em todas as mecanicas
  4. scorp332211
    Oct 28, 2018
    7
    I wanted to like this game. I wasn't a huge fan of the first one, but wanted to give this a try. The intro part was interesting. But once in the open world, things got boring really fast. Go here, free this guy, go back to camp. Rinse & repeat. This is the trouble with many "open world" games. There's no consistent story moving things along. I really hate hunting, and don't even mentionI wanted to like this game. I wasn't a huge fan of the first one, but wanted to give this a try. The intro part was interesting. But once in the open world, things got boring really fast. Go here, free this guy, go back to camp. Rinse & repeat. This is the trouble with many "open world" games. There's no consistent story moving things along. I really hate hunting, and don't even mention that you can go fishing. Boy that's a blast! The exciting scenes in the trailers are few and far between- only seen 2 in 10 hours. The graphics are PS3-after all the touting about the graphics- they are pretty washed out. The faces are not close to modern next-gen graphics. That's Rockstar for you. Overall, upset that I spent the money for the Ultimate Edition. Hopefully it will do well on Ebay!… Expand
  5. robdogs87
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    where do I start, been a fan of rockstar games quality for years. Starting with my passion playing GTA on PS1 before it was released in Australia. Since then, Rockstar have continued to provide a new experience with every game they release. Even after the lengthy intro it was worth the build up, the introduction to characters. I'm excited to see where the rest of the story takes me. Thewhere do I start, been a fan of rockstar games quality for years. Starting with my passion playing GTA on PS1 before it was released in Australia. Since then, Rockstar have continued to provide a new experience with every game they release. Even after the lengthy intro it was worth the build up, the introduction to characters. I'm excited to see where the rest of the story takes me. The level of detail they've taken to this game is breathtaking every time I step into the cold and the horses testes shrink. I feel like this will be the game of the decade.… Expand
  6. RareEpicness
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Best game of all time in my opinion. Unless you're not a fan of the western genre or a triggered pc player who can't play it because you don't have a console, there's no reason to not play his game! The vast open world combined with the frequent mini-missions and favors create an alive and immersive world which could claim 10 hours of your day if you're not careful.

    Hands down best game    Best game of all time in my opinion. Unless you're not a fan of the western genre or a triggered pc player who can't play it because you don't have a console, there's no reason to not play his game! The vast open world combined with the frequent mini-missions and favors create an alive and immersive world which could claim 10 hours of your day if you're not careful.

    Hands down best game I've ever played.    … Expand
  7. pocketducks
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    I never played the first RDR, but I have played plenty of GTA so I was very excited to try this game out. The graphics are amazing and is probably one of the most realistic games I've ever played.
    Yes, you do have to ride your horse everywhere, but there is a way to upgrade your campsite to fast travel. All of the negative reviews just about the horse riding are just people who suffer    I never played the first RDR, but I have played plenty of GTA so I was very excited to try this game out. The graphics are amazing and is probably one of the most realistic games I've ever played.
    Yes, you do have to ride your horse everywhere, but there is a way to upgrade your campsite to fast travel. All of the negative reviews just about the horse riding are just people who suffer from a need for instant gratification.

    There is a lot to do, collect, explore, etc. I walked into a random bar the other day and somehow got on this 4 part mission. Sweet.

    If you like attention to detail, good storylines and a game that requires patience and exploring; this game is for you.
    But if you are someone who needs to beat the game and complete 27 missions in one day, go play COD stories.

    I knocked it a point just because controls can be a little touchy and confusing sometimes, and there are minor glitches in the game. But i'm sure after a while these will be fixed/you get used to it.    … Expand
  8. Ebelon
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt the best game ive ever played, a true Next Generation game. The visuals the sound and the attention to detail makes this the most immersive game ever. The characters and the story is also one of the best from rockstar. Also see the return of characters like Jon marsten make you even more connected to the game. The game is deserving of a 10. The best open ive played in aWithout a doubt the best game ive ever played, a true Next Generation game. The visuals the sound and the attention to detail makes this the most immersive game ever. The characters and the story is also one of the best from rockstar. Also see the return of characters like Jon marsten make you even more connected to the game. The game is deserving of a 10. The best open ive played in a very long time.… Expand
  9. solomonking
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    the best open world i ever played , honestly when i played first time and interact with the world was surprised , i mean ok if u dont like the game that it but cant give 0 or 1 , angry pc gamers
  10. SuperMax156
    Oct 28, 2018
    2
    When the critics uniformly agree that something is brilliant that to me is not a good sign. The current 7.5 as rated by the users is actually more realistic. This game is not terrible, unfortunately though its just more of the same we have seen before, but with a horrible gunplay control system.
  11. SeekerOfLight
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    I’ve got approx 15 hours in this game so far, playing on an Xbox x, really enjoying the game, graphics great, it is slow paced game, which is ok by me, I’ve got black ops, for when I just wanna jump in and kill **** to me this is a game to just get lost in , tons of stuff to do, great story so far, if you like rockstar, and like this period of time, well damn , get out there and buy it,I’ve got approx 15 hours in this game so far, playing on an Xbox x, really enjoying the game, graphics great, it is slow paced game, which is ok by me, I’ve got black ops, for when I just wanna jump in and kill **** to me this is a game to just get lost in , tons of stuff to do, great story so far, if you like rockstar, and like this period of time, well damn , get out there and buy it, it’s impossible not to enjoy.… Expand
  12. portmanteau
    Oct 28, 2018
    4
    I really hope they update with an option to forgo all the slow clunky stuff and experience the narrative on its own. I genuinely want to see the story, but have no interest in grinding slogs and grooming mechanics. It's like watching a thriller and they say "sir, we know where the terrorists are" and then proceed to make you sit through a realtime 40 min car journey and a stop at theI really hope they update with an option to forgo all the slow clunky stuff and experience the narrative on its own. I genuinely want to see the story, but have no interest in grinding slogs and grooming mechanics. It's like watching a thriller and they say "sir, we know where the terrorists are" and then proceed to make you sit through a realtime 40 min car journey and a stop at the petrol station. before you get there. Just because there's 60hrs of story doesn't make it good. if for most of that you're riding a horse for half an hour at a time.… Expand
  13. Dj4y694
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I'll preface this by saying this game, like the first one, isn't going to be everyones cup of tea. However, I can't believe some of the criticisms I'm reading that are clearly either by people who haven't played the game or gave up after 1 hour, so I want to refute a couple of these.

    If you're reading reviews calling this a glorified movie then I can only assume they never bothered    I'll preface this by saying this game, like the first one, isn't going to be everyones cup of tea. However, I can't believe some of the criticisms I'm reading that are clearly either by people who haven't played the game or gave up after 1 hour, so I want to refute a couple of these.

    If you're reading reviews calling this a glorified movie then I can only assume they never bothered playing past the (admittedly long - around 2 hours) tutorial. Once you're in chapter 2 where the game really begins, the mission styles are no different from any previous Rockstar iteration, so if you loved those then you'll love this. I'm around 10 hours in and I've gone hunting, fought in gang shootouts, had bar fights, rescued people, stolen stagecoaches etc. and at no point was it a case of me holding X then pressing O, then a cut scene, then pressing X and so on, as others are making out.

    The map is vast and you will spend large periods riding your horse, but it's no different to the first game in that regard. You can take stagecoaches or trains in towns if you'd rather travel quickly, and again contrary to what people are saying on here, there IS a fast travel option (you just need to unlock it).

    The 'chores' such as maintaining health via eating really aren't tedious as people are making out either. You need to eat maybe every 20/30 minutes if that, and all the stats such as stamina and health are improved over time.

    I won't lie, the controls can be a bit fiddly and took some practice. I actually understand the criticism here, but it's a simply a case of getting used to the controls. 10 hours in and they're as natural to me as any other game.

    Quite simply if you loved the first game, then you're probably going to love this. It's taken everything that was great and added to it. The characters are engaging, the story is interesting, the world feels 'alive' and the graphics are the best I've ever seen in gaming.

    This game is brilliant and I'm thoroughly enjoying every minute.    … Expand
  14. lilboomshrimp
    Oct 28, 2018
    2
    pros: pretty; big world.
    cons: bad gameplay, disappearing weapons and quests, unrealistic AI. i should have just waited for this game to go on sale.
  15. skilly225
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    By far the best game I have ever played. I am a huge fan of the first game and this game some lived up to the hype, the first couple hours are slow as they ease you into the little community rockstar has created surrounding you, the main character, but it really serves a purpose to allow you to experience the plight they have been through in the recent weeks. From there the game sucks youBy far the best game I have ever played. I am a huge fan of the first game and this game some lived up to the hype, the first couple hours are slow as they ease you into the little community rockstar has created surrounding you, the main character, but it really serves a purpose to allow you to experience the plight they have been through in the recent weeks. From there the game sucks you in with some of the most immersive and engrossing gameplay I have ever experienced. The game allows you to just skip all of the filler content if you wish and just pound out the main story, there are no barriers here or levels to keep track of or any artificial time wasters to keep you from just ploughing through the main story, although you would be a fool to do so. It is phenomenal, in every sense of the word, and a game you should surely take your time with. It might be the best game ever made.… Expand
  16. Pooriya7
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    best open world game 2018 and best game every time red dead redemption 2 is best
  17. Aiden_Pearce
    Oct 28, 2018
    3
    a lot of frustration with the controls; but, more with saving in general. I guess i'm experiencing a glitch in that I'll save, turn off the ps4, return to the game and be several missions behind where I left off.. if I select dual wielding weapons, get on my horse, then pull because it defaults back to one weapon; it defaults and changes quite a bit. if you attempt to rob a train, alla lot of frustration with the controls; but, more with saving in general. I guess i'm experiencing a glitch in that I'll save, turn off the ps4, return to the game and be several missions behind where I left off.. if I select dual wielding weapons, get on my horse, then pull because it defaults back to one weapon; it defaults and changes quite a bit. if you attempt to rob a train, all hell breaks lose in a matter of seconds, and it's not at all realistic where handfuls of guys on horseback begin spawning; it goes GTA on you. it's an open world, yes, BUT it's very linear as far as missions and main story. the ragdoll crashes are absurd and you think there's no way your horse can't make it over this small rock (or around) and suddenly you're both on deaths door and react like you got hit by a bus. imo, the music is underwhelming. movement in general is weird in that i am unable to just slowly jog; or, i haven't figured it out.. it's like he walks very slow, or sprints. I had to switch to free aiming early on bc the auto aiming can be frustrating, if someone is closer to you and you pull your gun the auto-aim might have you auto target the guy that's further away; it's been very weird and has been easily a detriment more than an ''assist.'' One scenario I was leading someone to Strawberry and went to pull my bow on an animal, instead it auto-targeted the pedestrian I was helping, and he ran away screaming, I holstered the weapon instantly and tried to calm him down, but there was no such option and he just continued to run; i couldn't risk re-loading an earlier point bc i didn't know how much i'd have to re-play. Also, i don't like how ''poor'' the conditions of the animal pelts are; it seems like a lot of trouble for very little money; and after 25 hours of playing the game 99% of the time they've been in bad condition and ''poor.'' So far, i've sadly enjoyed playing poker the best.

    Playing as John Marston (and, that story) was far better, imo; so far. This is a nice world to ride around in for a while; and, i'll keep playing.

    This makes me just miss the first game.    … Expand
  18. Solid2312
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Best game of this generation in my opinion. The level of immersion and details only Rockstar can deliver for us. Great graphics, great story, huge open world, many different things to do. It is really a masterpiece.
  19. 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.
  20. SenatorJerald
    Oct 28, 2018
    8
    This is an amazing game, lets start with that. The world, the Ai, it's leaps and bounds beyond any other game but for all these review sites to give 10/10 and 100/100 you can then just ignore them.

    It's not a flawless game. The controls are clunky and have gone backwards since GTA 5 , yes it's beautiful watching animations but it also means the controls don't respond until the    This is an amazing game, lets start with that. The world, the Ai, it's leaps and bounds beyond any other game but for all these review sites to give 10/10 and 100/100 you can then just ignore them.

    It's not a flawless game. The controls are clunky and have gone backwards since GTA 5 , yes it's beautiful watching animations but it also means the controls don't respond until the animation plays fully.

    It just gets annoying at times when you are trying to control Arthur and he stops responding, returning to a mega slow arthritic pace and removes himself from cover because he's not responding to your actions...

    An Amazing but somewhat flawed game, 87/100    … Expand
  21. Pirante
    Oct 28, 2018
    5
    It is a pretty game, is does contain a huge amount of depth and realism, and the main story is good and engaging. However, outside of these positives, lie a ton of negatives that critics seems to be deliberately ignoring....

    The bounty system is just horrible. Anything bad you do results in a bounty being put on your head (which increases if you do more bad things) - you have no    It is a pretty game, is does contain a huge amount of depth and realism, and the main story is good and engaging. However, outside of these positives, lie a ton of negatives that critics seems to be deliberately ignoring....

    The bounty system is just horrible. Anything bad you do results in a bounty being put on your head (which increases if you do more bad things) - you have no choice put to pay off the bounty. If you do not bounty hunters randomly spawn and will shoot you to death. They will shoot you to death because 1) The computer has a very good shot and 2) because the shooting mechanic is so badly implemented that you will really struggle to fend off more than 2 of them. There is also an issue that NPC's assault you with abandon but, as soon as you defend yourself, you have a bounty marked on you. This, combined with the poor shooting system, means you spend most of your time avoiding combat - it's so weird because I was expecting to be able to cause havoc, instead I can't risk it because money is scarce and the bounty's so frequent. A stifling game mechanic.

    The realism and depth. The game is realistic, so realistic that it is boring because it is so like real life. You have to cook, you have to dress accordingly, you have to brush your horse, the list goes on and on and on. I'm surprised they didn't make you take your turn to wash the dishes in camp in order to keep harmony. I understand realism and why it is important in games like this (large, cinematic games) but the depth here doesn't add anything to the game except excess hours spent by the player doing these chores instead of actually engaging in the game. 'Depth' is fast becoming a code word in the gaming world for 'needlessly tedious tasks' but is defended with the 'realism' mantle. Realism and realistic are not the same things - I want the game to give me a sense of a real world, I do not want it to mimic my actual life. I play games to have fun, not to cook herbs I found.

    Flawed features. The hunting system works to a degree but has a number of issues. The rewards for hunting are pitiful and, given the time it takes to hunt, as well as the lack of space to store hunted animals, it is pretty much a redundant feature.
    The poker game in-game is nothing short of a joke. Don't even bother playing it as you will lose money if you play more than, say, 20 hands against the AI.
    Travel. By far the biggest problem. It takes ages to navigate this map - not because it is so big - but because you pretty much have to travel with your horse the whole time. Oh, and you cannot even follow set paths, so you have to control the giddy bastard for the entire time.
    Shooting system. Poor, very twitchy and inaccurate - not at all fun to use.
    Crafting. Requires hunting stuff. Hunting stuff is very time-consuming and, by an large, boring.

    Controls. They are awkward. It does not feel smooth nor intuitive. They aren't game breaking by any means but they could be a damn sight better.

    It is another game that equates quantity with quality, a trend in the gaming world whereby if you have massive crafting menu's and the ability to brush your teeth manually you're somehow revolutionising the industry. Maybe I'm the only gamer who wants the games to be, first and foremost, fun? I suspect there will be patches changing certain aspects of the game and, until they happen, I'd avoid buying the game. I'm playing now and wondering why I continue to do so because, after getting out of the snow section (the very first part of the story), everything has become a lot more tedious and dull. 10 out of 10 is honestly a joke score - that indicates perfection, and this game comes nowhere near that.    … Expand
  22. scottirltbh
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    The negative reviews on here are hilarious. "I don't like this game because the media loves it" Losers.
  23. Lepermessiah87
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    The first Red Dead Redemption is one of my favorite games of all time. I was skeptical that a better western game could ever be made. But Rockstar did it. This is a true next-gen game, something that you must experience for yourself. I just cant stop playing this game for days now, and theres still so much to do and explore. Masterpiece!
  24. Dewbringer
    Oct 28, 2018
    5
    I wanted to like this game but is so tedious and slow. You get wanted for people just walking in to you. They can shoot at you but if you defend yourself you get instantly wanted. Pelts just randomly disappear from your horse and you can only carry one big pelt at a time, so you must go back and forth to camp if you want to donate them.
    The horse can just run in ta a tree like a car. Are    I wanted to like this game but is so tedious and slow. You get wanted for people just walking in to you. They can shoot at you but if you defend yourself you get instantly wanted. Pelts just randomly disappear from your horse and you can only carry one big pelt at a time, so you must go back and forth to camp if you want to donate them.
    The horse can just run in ta a tree like a car. Are you hunting and kill an animal to close to a quest it will no longer be available for some time so you just wasted 15min of travel. You can´t follow the road automatically like in the first game so you have to actively steer all the time and the game loves to send you all over the place.And the need to it buy be cool at first but this is not a survivor game. It feels like they went for to much realism which is fine to a certain extent but it doesn't fit this game in my opinion. And its poorly implemented so most things just feel like a chore.
    So many cheap deaths from e.g. bounty hunters spawning super close to you. And if your horse dies from said bounty hunters , the one you been grooming and feeding a long time? it's just gone forever no options to go back from a earlier save its just gone.    … Expand
  25. Uxio121
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    uality. That is what this game is. Many try to do what Rockstar does, and many fall flat on their face. There is a reason why Rockstar takes years to develop their games. It's because they value QUALITY, rather than quantity!!!
  26. Anton2155
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    An amazing story, fantastic gameplay, and great graphics mixed into one pile of awesome western action. This is a game where you will get distracted all the time on your way to missions, and it feels like a living world. Game of the century!
  27. Don_gonza
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    El juego mantiene su esencia y estilo, cuidado al máximo detalle en todo aspecto. 10/10 Junto a una historia de verdaderos forajidos.
  28. rantingwaj
    Oct 28, 2018
    6
    Its pretty as hell but otherwise its ok I guess. At this point, anybody who has played more than a couple of world games knows what to expect in your average AAA open world big budget game, you get a hundred different quests across the map and you go to each one at your leisure so that the quest can play out. Some of the quests are really well written but so many are like your averageIts pretty as hell but otherwise its ok I guess. At this point, anybody who has played more than a couple of world games knows what to expect in your average AAA open world big budget game, you get a hundred different quests across the map and you go to each one at your leisure so that the quest can play out. Some of the quests are really well written but so many are like your average Ubisoft or Bethesda side quests, point drivel fetch quests.

    If the game wasn't so bug free and good looking I would have reduced another point because of how average it is but its pretty for sure so it gets a 6.    … Expand
  29. MidAirMan
    Oct 28, 2018
    6
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that does everything in its power to force you to play it one way. It has the illusion of being an open world game, but there are very limited things you can do.

    First off the bounty system is broken. If you try to be an outlaw you will have a bounty placed on you. From time to time magical bounty hunters who seem to have cell phones and the ability to    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that does everything in its power to force you to play it one way. It has the illusion of being an open world game, but there are very limited things you can do.

    First off the bounty system is broken. If you try to be an outlaw you will have a bounty placed on you. From time to time magical bounty hunters who seem to have cell phones and the ability to teleport always find you. Odds are they will kill you because the shooting mechanics in this game are very weak. Thats par for the course with Rock Star games. Robbing a train in single player outside of a mission is rather pointless. Once you dispatch all the guards on the train who are immediately alerted to your activities, the train comes to a screeching halt. This happens without fail and more law men appear out of no where and they will continue to do so. Sure you can try and rob a train, but it will end up costing you so much more in the long run.

    Truthfully this game wants you to just play the story missions. Hunting is a complete waste of time and you make so little money doing it, that its not worth doing at all. The game is at its best when you stick to the story. The map size is not the biggest they have ever made. Sure it takes forever to get anywhere and fast travel isn't really a thing. Sure you can hop on a train or take a stage coach, but the stage coach wont take you if you have a bounty.

    The game only holds an sense of realism onto the player. The world and all the NPCs in it seem to be able to do whatever they like without consequence. Stop a murder by killing someone and you will likely be reported for murder. The game doesn't want you to be an outlaw although your character is and if you try to be one it will punish you.

    Honestly for all the hype this game is a huge disappointment and missed the mark. It isn't even close to being as good a game as GTA V. I commend them for trying, but it is truly limited by the time period. Whats really disappointing is they didn't really improve upon Red Dead Redemption. I would dare say that game was better than this one.

    Also at the time of this writing there is no multiplayer. Even when it comes out there won't be much to do. This game will be forgotten in no time because it just isn't that fun. They tried to put fun things in it, but it isn't enough to make it enjoyable. For instance you can put a mask on your character when committing crimes. Despite this everyone knows who you are immediately, no matter what. Makes me wonder why this mechanic is even in the game. Seems to me it was just a story mechanic.

    I would say either don't buy the game or wait for a sale. Also play it with a pillow near by because its a snooze fest. If you have anger issues avoid this game as it will make you want to punch anything around you.    … Expand
  30. Deadheadbill
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Story, graphics and world building are heads above anything released this year. Like playing a Sam Peckinpah western. Highly recommended.
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    95
    It’s an huge, outstanding piece of art – worth the hard-earned cash as well as countless hours that are needed to get to know at least some of the attractions of Rockstar’s rendition of Wild West. For those who put story first – the biggest virtue of Red Dead Redemption 2 is that it sets the stage for RDR 1 and does it wonderfully. [13/2018, p.40]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    Amazing not only for Western lovers. No other game has probably offered so many options to express yourself in the open world, and at the same time did not have such an interesting, rough and moving story. A magnificent experience, with a slightly slower start. [Issue#291]
  3. TrueGaming
    Nov 30, 2018
    95
    The first new game from Rockstar for this generation of consoles doesn't disappoint, it is as impressive as you hoped it to be.
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