Red Dead Redemption 2

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  1. Razv
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    The graphics are breathtaking, from the amazing scenery to the incredible effects, everything is detailed and beautiful.

    The world created is the best a game has ever achieved, by a big margin. Not only is it huge, it's also extremely complex and filled with life. I did not expect this level of complexity this generation. The gameplay is varied and very fun. It gives you mundane    The graphics are breathtaking, from the amazing scenery to the incredible effects, everything is detailed and beautiful.

    The world created is the best a game has ever achieved, by a big margin. Not only is it huge, it's also extremely complex and filled with life. I did not expect this level of complexity this generation.

    The gameplay is varied and very fun. It gives you mundane tasks in order to get you into the atmosphere but not to the extent where it feels like a chore. And the variety of missions, side-missions and tasks is simply outstanding.

    The story is well crafted, beautifully ties into the previous game, masterfully develops the characters, and ends with a well crafted bang.

    Truly the easiest 10 out of 10 I gave.    … Expand
  2. masterplan
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games you could ever hope to play. Simply stunning in too many ways to mention here.
  3. Patman1234
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    It is without a doubt the greatest game ever made. If you can't handle gritty physical game play then don't bother, go and whine like the PC "Master Race" (LOL). Obviously everyone knows the kind of highly detailed, large open worlds Rockstar creates. This one is that on a hole new level and with an immersion not seen before in games. This pushes the open world genre forward like no gameIt is without a doubt the greatest game ever made. If you can't handle gritty physical game play then don't bother, go and whine like the PC "Master Race" (LOL). Obviously everyone knows the kind of highly detailed, large open worlds Rockstar creates. This one is that on a hole new level and with an immersion not seen before in games. This pushes the open world genre forward like no game since GTA III.

    As for people giving it a 0 because it isn't on PC. You can't review a game you haven't played so please grow up. Console gamers have had to listen to your comments on every gameplay video for every console game ever, saying the graphics/framerate etc are better on PC, and I am sick of it. No one cares that you have spent 5 or 6 times more and a machine to play games on. The performance may be better, but consoles are by NO MEANS bad. It's not just black and white, rubbish and amazing, there is an in between and RDR2 looks ridiculously good on PS4.

    Metacritic should remove anyone who mentions PC because they aren't reviewing the game, they are just sad and pathetic that they haven't got to play the greatest game ever made (by some margin as well). This isn't just a game, it's a life simulation set in the Wild West. Buy it and ignore the idiots who can't cope and need to get back to their mother's basements.

    Check the critic review score for confirmation, they know a lot more than the desperate PC fornicators. End.    … Expand
  4. TheOnlineGamer
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played.

    Everyone has already gone on about how it has the most immersive open-world, godlike graphics/art direction, the most lifelike physics engine ever made (thank you Euphoria!), exquisite music and attention to detail, and that is all true, but I want to draw the attention to what really makes this game special: its connection to Red Dead    This is the greatest game I have ever played.

    Everyone has already gone on about how it has the most immersive open-world, godlike graphics/art direction, the most lifelike physics engine ever made (thank you Euphoria!), exquisite music and attention to detail, and that is all true, but I want to draw the attention to what really makes this game special: its connection to Red Dead Redemption 1.

    Most game sequels of this calibre completely neglect their previously established characters and story because they don’t have the confidence to try and build on them in case they flop and just make everyone hate their previous work as well, but Red Dead Redemption 2 is different. It actually HAS that confidence. And it delivers. This is the greatest video game narrative ever written. The choice to make it a prequel and tie it back to John Marston’s old days in the Dutch Van Der Linde Gang is hands down the BEST aspect of this game. It harkens back to characters you love, so you instantly have that connection and uses that context to establish new characters you’ll know and love as well. Arthur Morgan’s struggle with morality and the inevitable outcome of his actions is one of the most engaging gaming stories ever told and is a great successor to John Marston’s story which was also brilliant.

    I **** loved this game and I think it’s smart that Rockstar are investing in their new IPs instead of just hashing out another GTA (which would’ve been the obvious financial decision). But Rockstar isn’t like that. They’re not EA. They have actual integrity and want to be remembered for their resonance, quality and hard work rather than just taking the easy decision.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is proof of that.

    Now make L.A Noire 2, PLEASE!    … Expand
  5. Saen
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    это как первый RDR, только еще круче. Просто не хочется выходить из игры
  6. Dethtrooper
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games and stories ever made.
    Hard to compare to anything. Totally unique
  7. luterskyrim
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Game is really cool, but pc version is not good as console version:))))))).
  8. Bulletnot
    May 25, 2019
    10
    Beautiful open world full of life. Makes you feel like you are in a real western and the story is great. Apart from a 30 hour story there are many side missions around the world and fun characters to meet. It’s clear that it has been in development long and the product is amazing. A must play for any gamer.
  9. Weses
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    It's rare to find a game of this quality and with so much emotional depth. You feel personally involved in its world, no matter how many other people may have played it. Rockstar has certainly done it again. Best game I ever played, right next to RDR1. I just wish these games weren't such a difficult task to create and that there was less "crunch" involved.
  10. kman5473
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    The standards everyone has for open world video games was raised so freaking high with this game. If you're reading through these reviews questioning whether or not you want this game, just get it. There's so much depth it's incredible.
  11. threepm
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    If you're looking for action, adventure, explosions and quick paced story... This game is probably not for you. If you enjoy the slow burn of a story unfolding, characters being revealed in small layers of complexity and enjoy what is quite honestly the most beautfiul game to ever be released on a "next-gen" console, then you will enjoy this game. Rockstar has outdone themselves in everyIf you're looking for action, adventure, explosions and quick paced story... This game is probably not for you. If you enjoy the slow burn of a story unfolding, characters being revealed in small layers of complexity and enjoy what is quite honestly the most beautfiul game to ever be released on a "next-gen" console, then you will enjoy this game. Rockstar has outdone themselves in every aspect of the original and built upon the systems and gameplay that existed before. Highly recommended.… Expand
  12. blackmagicmarkr
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I’m gonna get right down to brass tax here... if RDR2 doesn’t get a 10, no game deserves a 10. This weekend I got 20% of the single player complete, so I actually played the game before I wrote this review. I’ve read quite a few of the lower score reviews and most the of the gripes are flat-out silly. RDR2 is a masterpiece. The level of detail and immersion is jaw-dropping. I played RDRI’m gonna get right down to brass tax here... if RDR2 doesn’t get a 10, no game deserves a 10. This weekend I got 20% of the single player complete, so I actually played the game before I wrote this review. I’ve read quite a few of the lower score reviews and most the of the gripes are flat-out silly. RDR2 is a masterpiece. The level of detail and immersion is jaw-dropping. I played RDR and GTA5 extensively and I can tell you that the improvements and refinements here are plentiful and give us all reason to be joyous this winter. Word to the wise: make damn sure your console can breathe and gets breaks. I almost just killed mine playing this all weekend long. had some really high expectations and so far/somehow... they have been exceeded. Bravo Rockstar. You all are some amazing video game sorcerers.… Expand
  13. Neu-ro-man-cer
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Phenomenal game.
    ...and I am not a fanboy.
    I am an AI scientist, not a Rockstar Games employee. Have no relation to Rockstar Games, except for admiring them for the Art, they Create. I didn't finish RDR2 by far...but as far as I reached, I can tell this: RDR2 is the game, which achieves creating / re-creating a living-breathing environment (the Wild West) the most. No other game can /    Phenomenal game.
    ...and I am not a fanboy.
    I am an AI scientist, not a Rockstar Games employee.
    Have no relation to Rockstar Games, except for admiring them for the Art, they Create.
    I didn't finish RDR2 by far...but as far as I reached, I can tell this: RDR2 is the game, which achieves creating / re-creating a living-breathing environment (the Wild West) the most.
    No other game can / could do this so well until now, and I played nearly all (since the age of 3).
    All Elder Scrolls, all Fallouts, Horizon: Zero Dawn, most Assassin's Creed games, GTA3-4-5, and the list could go on (from Digger and Frogger in 80's to today's titles, since more than 35 years).
    ...and this is the game, that comes closest to reality, imho.
    The pace is slower, than GTA, or other action-games...but if you can reduce your BPM, and sync-in with the frequency of this Masterpiece, then you can experience something (a level of immersion, fun and Meaningful Freedom!), no other game can / could deliver until today.
    Did you climb up a barn, and sit in the window, and watched the sunset, while smoking a cigarette, and then observing the world through your binoculars, as the _autonomous_ inhabitans, NPCs, i.e. people, animals and all, live their life?
    Try to play it as if You Are Really There!!
    That is going to give you something, no other game could (to me it does / did).
    10 / 10.
    ...and this is my absolute score. Not in order to balance out all the zeroes (made by zeroes).
    This is my personal, objective (as far as possible) opinion of the quality of this interactive experience.
    Rockstar Games --------- Hats Off, and G.d Bless You for being, and for being so amazing a studio, shooting for quality, similarly to a few others, like e.g. CD Projekt Red.
    Thank you very much for the gift and the art.
    ...and you, all fellow players: please slow down, and explore, and pay attention to the details as well, while playing. Look at how the water splashes, when horses run through a stream - look at how the snow is swept by the feet of those horses - look at how the clouds are swirling and painting the sky - look at this Creation, at the World, and dream yourself away in it, slowly, peacefully, giving yourself enough time, hours each time you play, without pressure to complete or compete. Like a truly delicious dish, which is too tasty to eat it in a rush. Enjoy every bite, and every bit...and also please spread the word. This one truly deserves to Fly!    … Expand
  14. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I have just finished the game after about 60 hours, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics: Su Ps4 behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Great optimization.
    Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed. History and    I have just finished the game after about 60 hours, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics: Su Ps4 behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Great optimization.
    Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay: beautiful and fascinating, nothing to say, was from The Witcher 3, that I did not play such a huge and wonderfully unique title.
    You might not like the sometimes slow pace but you do not find excuses or things that do not make sense, this game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  15. Racer1
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game, so many details, good story, wonderful ost. 10 Rockstar of 10
  16. the5mufy1
    May 1, 2022
    10
    i'm just blown away! this game is beside witcher 3 probably the best game i've played in the last 10 years. only a handful of games can be this good! rockstar is LIT
  17. EruIiuvatar
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 brings to life the most vivid, immersive and alive Game World we’ve ever seen. The realistic gameplay mechanics, the smooth interaction with the NPCs and the game’s atmosphere send the gaming value of this title sky high. No matter the hype, no matter the wait, no matter the promotion, this game gives back to the gamers the lost hundreds of hours of contemporaryRed Dead Redemption 2 brings to life the most vivid, immersive and alive Game World we’ve ever seen. The realistic gameplay mechanics, the smooth interaction with the NPCs and the game’s atmosphere send the gaming value of this title sky high. No matter the hype, no matter the wait, no matter the promotion, this game gives back to the gamers the lost hundreds of hours of contemporary repetitive gaming. In RDR2, every hour is pure gold.… Expand
  18. achraj_nanda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best open world game ever, arthur morgan will be remembered for centuries! Great character development.… Expand
  19. Honelith
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    It's quite a massive achievement and one of those rare gaming experiences and it's so gigantic it comes on 2 Bluray discs. Whether it be on the PS4 or XBOX One, you're in for a visual treat in this expansive game with great audio and a brilliant soundtrack. I also love how intricate the features are such as being careful when running downhill as a single trip and fall could seriouslyIt's quite a massive achievement and one of those rare gaming experiences and it's so gigantic it comes on 2 Bluray discs. Whether it be on the PS4 or XBOX One, you're in for a visual treat in this expansive game with great audio and a brilliant soundtrack. I also love how intricate the features are such as being careful when running downhill as a single trip and fall could seriously injure you or kill you and the game has you nurturing your bond with your horse as you carefully explore the huge landscape trying not to accidentally injure or kill it all the while keeping yourself, your camp and your horse clean, well fed and staying in good health.

    It's all wonderfuly oldschool where it demands patience from you so you can really appreciate this wonderfully realized world, it's slow paced but held together with deep and well done mechanics where every action feels meaningful and weighty. The attention to detail in absolutely everything will astound you and the atmosphere in this game will stay with you forever.

    My only negative so far is that we had to wait for so long for this kind of gaming experience, RDR2 is a whole new type of open world game which only very few devs can deliver. It will be very interesting to see how Cyberpunk 2077 holds up after experiencing RDR2.

    Just imagine all the best westerns you've ever seen such as Once Upon a Time in the West, Tombstone, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Unforgiven, Appaloosa, Open Range, The Hateful Eight, Blackthorn, 3:10 to Yuma, True Grit, A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More etc and you've summed up what you're getting with RDR2.    … Expand
  20. Apollus
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 looks like Leonardo Da Vinci had sex with god!!!!!!!!
  21. seebee
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Rockstar at it’s absolute finest, outstanding experience. The gameplay, attention to detail and world building are incredible, almost faultless. The story and characters are what steals the show, well rounded, interesting and importantly, fun characters. Arthur Morgan will go down as one of gaming’s great characters.
  22. redsuns
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Graphics is incredible on the ps4. The world feels real and alive. Tons of things to do. RDR2 has raised the bar for open world games. One of the best game of all time. Rightfully deserved.
  23. premium_sauce
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Yep, the game is a masterpiece. I feel the negative reviews left here are mostly from people who expected a blend between GTA and a Call of Duty genre. To me, I’m impressed on how video games are becoming more and more realistic - this is probably the most well crafted video game ever made in our human existence. I also feel most people expected to walk into a town, kill and lootYep, the game is a masterpiece. I feel the negative reviews left here are mostly from people who expected a blend between GTA and a Call of Duty genre. To me, I’m impressed on how video games are becoming more and more realistic - this is probably the most well crafted video game ever made in our human existence. I also feel most people expected to walk into a town, kill and loot everybody. I understand why some people are missing the “gore” element. I admire and respect Rockstar for crafting such a beautiful game. I love the dialogue being non-American, I love the accents. I have played this game for about 20 hours and usually would fast travel between various waypoints. It is the first time in my entire Gaming life that I actually prefer riding my horse and set camp fires whenever.… Expand
  24. spats
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that rewards patience. You first have to get your head around the controls and the dozens upon on dozens of bespoke mechanics for brushing your horse, setting up a campfire, firing warning shots or putting on a bandana. But when you do and spend time interacting with these mechanics, it makes you all the more engaged with the whole world.

    Overly    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that rewards patience. You first have to get your head around the controls and the dozens upon on dozens of bespoke mechanics for brushing your horse, setting up a campfire, firing warning shots or putting on a bandana. But when you do and spend time interacting with these mechanics, it makes you all the more engaged with the whole world.

    Overly streamlining everything and allowing instant fast travel anywhere and everywhere would've taken away from that. I'm so glad they stuck to their vision.

    It's clearly not a game for everybody, but the game hit me like nothing else ever has. The story is amazingly well-written with some of the most memorable character moments in any video game. Rockstar really feel like they're in their element when not doing super cheesy social commentary in GTA (I love that too).

    The amount of hand-crafted content is truly impressive and the overall level of polish for such a big game is pretty staggering. For me this is undoubtedly a 10.    … Expand
  25. whatchel
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Hands down the best open world game ever made. Rockstar created a masterpiece.
  26. renaldowhat2
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This may be one of the best games of all time. It is better than the first one on so many ways. The writing is once again stellar. All of the characters are endearing in their own way. I want to punch Micah IRL. Stupid punk. But that says sonthing about this game. I totally hate that sob.
  27. Vlad21
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Best open world and best western-like game in the history of video games. Rockstar are gods.
  28. StainlSteelRat
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played RDR1, so SPOILERS AHEAD.

    That being said, this is not GTAV Horse Edition, much like RDR1 wasn't GTAIV Horse Edition. Player agency is what you make of it. I had one of the most powerful moments in gaming I've ever had...and I've been gaming since Pong (yeah, I'm old.)

    SPOILER FOR RDR1

    When John Marsten (one of the best characters in a game ever) died, I hunted down that **** marshall. His wife said he was fishing. I went down there as Marsten's son with a double barrelled shotgun and made the old man say his final words. He was sorry. He was just doing his job. Although I couldn't say anything because of the game mechanic, it made sense. That's exactly what I would have said. Nothing.

    Then I shot him with both barrels and watched him float away on the river.

    When you seek vengeance, dig two graves. One for your enemy, the other for your soul. That victory tasted like ashes in my mouth. I put down my controller and thought about that experience for a bit.

    That is a game. That is art. Art is something that makes you think about it for a bit, interpret it, and make it your own in one way or another. Not some grind fest, not seeing how many **** you can craft. All these other things have their place, but true art in crafting games comes from those vignettes that allow you to feel something.

    This game is the same, but better. It's a slow burn. For those of you that complain about frame rates (I don't have any of those issues, and I'm on a 1st gen PS4...refurbished) or fuzzy textures, stop being so pedantic. Focus on the experience. This isn't Nier Automata or MGS2k. This is a story game, a choose your own morality game.

    Did you feel bad when you went back to the widow to collect? I sure as **** did.    … Expand
  29. TJD2
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Red Dead Redemption II is one of the best games I have ever played. I was truly blown away by every part of it. Whether we are talking about the graphics, world building, or immersion - Red Dead II is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. The world feels completely alive and lived-in and it feels as though the events of the plot are happening around you. You truly feel as thoughRed Dead Redemption II is one of the best games I have ever played. I was truly blown away by every part of it. Whether we are talking about the graphics, world building, or immersion - Red Dead II is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. The world feels completely alive and lived-in and it feels as though the events of the plot are happening around you. You truly feel as though you are in Arthur's shoes as you traverse through Rockstar's new world they have created. The original map is also back as soon as you beat the main story! Multiple endings, an honor system, and many side activities such as hunting, fishing, photography, and bounties ensure this game never gets old. I love it!… Expand
  30. ocinom
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Will never come out on PC so cry and scream louder PC beggar race. It's better that way cause we don't want to play with hackers and cheaters lolololololo
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#1 Best 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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