Red Dead Redemption 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21344 Ratings

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  1. DEEK4991
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    While some may say the realism is annoying, I find that it grounds the experience and helps immerse yourself in the wild west. You may only be able to carry a few guns on your person at a time, but you can easily switch them out on your horse which can store all of your guns. Whatever you think of when you think about the wild west in film or television, you can do it in this game, fromWhile some may say the realism is annoying, I find that it grounds the experience and helps immerse yourself in the wild west. You may only be able to carry a few guns on your person at a time, but you can easily switch them out on your horse which can store all of your guns. Whatever you think of when you think about the wild west in film or television, you can do it in this game, from robbing trains in missions, or free roam on your own time, to hunting, capturing bounties, getting **** at the saloon and brawling, gambling, robbing literally any npc or store, lassoing someone and dragging them from your horse, you can do it. The world is massive and cohesive and truly feels like it is transcending the concept of a videogame and is closer to actual living and breathing art. The wildlife is insane and really behaves like their real life counterparts, deer will butt antlers while playing, coyotes will sniff out dead bodies, ravens or other scavengers will be attracted to the dead etc. If you love exploration, freedom, and an experience grounded in realism in the old American west this game has it. Rockstar and the wild west seem to be made for each other, ever since their success with GTA it has seemed like the wild west was perfect for their mature and violent, lawless videogames. on a last note, the music is epic! It's even more diverse than the first game. If you can respect the slower pace of the game. you will find enjoyment that surpasses most other gaming experiences.… Expand
  2. m2001mapm
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    One if not the best game of all times with no doubt about it. Better than Red Dead Redemption which is also one of the best games of all times.
  3. SuperGario
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    I can't say anything that hasn't be said, but I'll simply lay it out as succinctly as possible. Red Dead Redemption 2 is hands down the best video game ever created. A fully realised open world full of adventure, stunning vistas, a menagerie of wildlife and a story unlike anything you've ever heard. This is not only the absolute pinnacle of video games thus far, but it rightfully sits atopI can't say anything that hasn't be said, but I'll simply lay it out as succinctly as possible. Red Dead Redemption 2 is hands down the best video game ever created. A fully realised open world full of adventure, stunning vistas, a menagerie of wildlife and a story unlike anything you've ever heard. This is not only the absolute pinnacle of video games thus far, but it rightfully sits atop the precipice of entertainment as a whole. This is a game that deservedly sits among giants, legends of the the gaming world and will undoubtedly be remembered for decades to come.… Expand
  4. schweinehunde
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Не сторонник консолей ни в каком виде, но за "товарищей по несчастью" просто стыдно. Ставлю этой великолепной игре и ее замечательным авторам десятку, делая вклад против хейтерства. И с нетерпением жду выхода на ПК.
  5. KingMurke
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece of the decade for sure. Huge open world, guns blowing everywhere, thefts, horses, cowboys. What else can you ask for? Gonna be a tough one between this RDR2 and God of War for the game of the year...
  6. Angeleo
    Nov 2, 2018
    2
    Игра выглядит не плохо, но пока она будет эксклюзивом на PS4 покупать не буду из принципа. Ждём порт на пк, тогда оценку может и поменяю.
    Если ты это читаешь Эй Джекс, то можешь засунуть свой геймпад себе в анал.
  7. Manorde
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    It's kind of funny how just because a game doesn't appeal to you, the critics must be lying. I agree completetely with most critics, this is one of the best games I've ever played! Is the tutorial slow? Sure, but I love it. Interesting story and more importantly varied gameplay that show you a bit of everything you can do when the world opens up. And of course, the controls did feelIt's kind of funny how just because a game doesn't appeal to you, the critics must be lying. I agree completetely with most critics, this is one of the best games I've ever played! Is the tutorial slow? Sure, but I love it. Interesting story and more importantly varied gameplay that show you a bit of everything you can do when the world opens up. And of course, the controls did feel cluncky the first few hours, but after getting used to them, they feel great! And I don't know what kind of games the majority here plays, but I can't see why people dislike the gameplay. The combat feel exciting since you have to balance staying in cover with finding stuff and keeping friends alive, other objectives are varied and exciting without being too fast-paced. I love that the game encourages you to hang around at camp, hunting and exploring, but it doen't force you to do anything. You can just do whatever you want to at any time, which for me is the most important factor in making a game fun. Does a 10/10 game have to be perfect? Of course not, but the flaws cannot detract from how fun and impressive the game is. For me, the only "flaws" I can think of can either be changed in settings, or doesn't detract from the experience at all.… Expand
  8. Tony-22
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. From the beginning I was hooked. You learn a lot about the characters specially Arthur through conversations and interactions. The gameplay is smooth for the most part and the cut-scenes are fantastic. The game does an amazing job at telling the story of Arthur. Who is the hero and of course although he is not perfect, but who is. One really ends upThis game is absolutely amazing. From the beginning I was hooked. You learn a lot about the characters specially Arthur through conversations and interactions. The gameplay is smooth for the most part and the cut-scenes are fantastic. The game does an amazing job at telling the story of Arthur. Who is the hero and of course although he is not perfect, but who is. One really ends up admiring Arthur at the end of the story. The only complaint i have is that we did not have much choice on Arthur's fate and sometimes the mechanics are a a bit funky. Nevertheless the amazing graphics, incredible storyline, details and the huge map with millions of things to do make up for it.… Expand
  9. ptkuz
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    Rockstar, как всегда, смогли меня удивить. Настолько проработанного мира я не видел никогда. Уже неделю прохожу игру и понимаю что притронусь к сюжету еще очень не скоро. Я просто катаюсь по этому миру и исследую его. Просто великолепно. В этой игре хочется жить. Она просто великолепна. Но есть конечно и свои минусы. Ну, ужас, неудобный интерфейс. Я 3 дня разбирался как стрелять в воздух.Rockstar, как всегда, смогли меня удивить. Настолько проработанного мира я не видел никогда. Уже неделю прохожу игру и понимаю что притронусь к сюжету еще очень не скоро. Я просто катаюсь по этому миру и исследую его. Просто великолепно. В этой игре хочется жить. Она просто великолепна. Но есть конечно и свои минусы. Ну, ужас, неудобный интерфейс. Я 3 дня разбирался как стрелять в воздух. На геймпаде кнопок мало, а старались впихнуть все. Ну и конечно же, ждем на PC. Такую игру нельзя ужимать в рамках текущего поколения консолей. И я не понимаю логику сайта Metacritic. Сделайте авторизацию по аккаунту PSN, Microsoft и Steam. Никому не хочется читать отзывы малолетних дурачков, у которых даже игру нет.… Expand
  10. OsamabinLoobin
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    1. You CAN fast travel. You just have to be bothered to play the game in enough detail. Anyone saying they hate riding horses, probably should have NOT bought a western game. Most likely Butthurt PC Players. That being said, Arthur's Map actually uses fast travel (in camp)

    2. Arthur IS fast! You need to NOT SPAM FOOD. They make a point of explaining this pretty early in the    1. You CAN fast travel. You just have to be bothered to play the game in enough detail. Anyone saying they hate riding horses, probably should have NOT bought a western game. Most likely Butthurt PC Players. That being said, Arthur's Map actually uses fast travel (in camp)

    2. Arthur IS fast! You need to NOT SPAM FOOD. They make a point of explaining this pretty early in the game, so anyone saying he's slow, probably didn't play past 5 hours.

    3. FPS does NOT drop below 30. That's insane, and a blatant lie.

    4. Empty World? There's animal attacks, weather, random events, and NPC's out the ying yang. I have not felt alone in this entire game.

    5. Someone said you can't enter all the houses? Another Liar. Every building can be entered, and even robbed.

    6. Realistic features that are complained about, AREN'T required. You can always just buy food, fast travel, and use Legendary Animal trinkets. If you enjoy earning it, you'll have LOTS to do. "oh ma gerd, I can't wear a t shirt in snow"    … Expand
  11. LuisMapl
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    It's REVOLUTION Jonny Game of the year 11/10 Take my money Thanks Rockstar Games
  12. turnerpike20
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    I felt like this game was actually really good when it came to story and graphics and other things that games don't do as much like being able to grow facial hair. I played Red Dead Redemption back when that came out and I played it quite a lot and it's the same with this game. I bought this game on the Friday it came out and completed the story on Thursday with the only thing reallyI felt like this game was actually really good when it came to story and graphics and other things that games don't do as much like being able to grow facial hair. I played Red Dead Redemption back when that came out and I played it quite a lot and it's the same with this game. I bought this game on the Friday it came out and completed the story on Thursday with the only thing really getting in the way was school. When it comes to this game not being on PC I think when it does get on PC it will be a little bit better than what PS4 and Xbox One players have to go through like a bit more better graphics. This game was actually realistic and I felt that it really caught women's struggles to vote at the time which is a history setting of the game. However the problems I have with this game are the bugs that I am sure can be fixed but a problem I kinda do have that isn't much of a problem is the fact that the map is so big and to ride on a horse it can take up to a long time to get from point a to point b, but however it's pretty nice to have a big map and I felt this game really did bring back more than Red Dead Redemption I think it did improve from the last game. Really don't listen to all the people giving this game a 0 because they really don't know what a good game is as of right now I would say this is the game of the year or at least the game of the year so far. But really people giving this game a 0 have no real reason to argue because they either hate the fact that it's not on PC or they don't like the fact that it's mostly horse riding or they don't like the fact that they aren't getting passed chapter 1 of the game. Really complete this game and then tell me that it's bad because really there is a good story to this game and it explains a lot more to the first game. Really if you don't think you'll like this cowboy activity then don't play the game it's really that simple.
    I don't want to promote myself too much but check out my YouTube 'turner pike' if you want to see me play this game.    … Expand
  13. Hk_Phil
    Nov 17, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly, the review score is overhyped at a 10. I think this is around a 7. It’s good but not great. Yes there is attention to detail but it should be a fun game, not a simulator. Everything is muddy and drab and wet and depressing, with all NPCs living miserable lives. When the main character got terminal TB and started coughing up blood I quit. This downbeat town and the constant chores just wasn’t enough fun to keep me going.… Expand
  14. Robocop11
    Jun 20, 2019
    0
    The game is beautiful but extremely stocky and tedious. Every movement is slower than my grandpa, buttons feel just wrong...
  15. Alendrathril
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    This PC release is pretty disgraceful. I've never preordered a AAA title that didn't work--this is the first time. I've yet to get a refund. PC buyers beware: this is one of the most disastrous launches in the history of PC gaming.
  16. Daniel_64
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    RDR2 is a very beautiful game that has an amazing art direction and gameplay At First. I was taken aback at how beautiful the game is and how fun the game was. However picking up the game recently agian I can now see that unfortunately how stale the gameplay is. After your 20th or so mission you find the missions to be very repetitive for example get to point A or point B or kill all theseRDR2 is a very beautiful game that has an amazing art direction and gameplay At First. I was taken aback at how beautiful the game is and how fun the game was. However picking up the game recently agian I can now see that unfortunately how stale the gameplay is. After your 20th or so mission you find the missions to be very repetitive for example get to point A or point B or kill all these men in this town. I found the gameplay to get very stale very quickly which lead to me not being able to still play, once I had finished it afterwards. Overall RDR2 is a stellar game with a good narrative and art direction but lacks heavily in the gameplay section, which in my opinion is the most important part to a game.… Expand
  17. ArchNemesis86
    Jan 12, 2019
    7
    Single player is pretty good. Controls are outdated and sluggish. Story is pretty good. Online is awful. Filled with grindy gameplay, lack of content, and predatory microtransactions.
  18. Matt_H
    Jun 14, 2019
    0
    You cannot free aim in single player, because the game was never intended for free aim.

    The reload times and the auto-save system are both unbearable.
  19. ItGeraltOfRivia
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    Интересная игра, но лично для меня временами скучновата была, анимации собирания, разделивание туш это конечно хорошо, но если бы сделали возможность ее отключить было бы еще лучше(
  20. lolatron87
    Nov 25, 2019
    0
    To be honest the story makes no sense. Any emotion it tries to build is destroyed when you're mowing down 10000000000000 lawmen in cold blood.
  21. Svinoed
    Nov 16, 2018
    7
    Открытый мир 10. Музыка 10. Сюжет - 7 (концовку слили - телепортирующийся последний босс и пачка клише на уровне рукалицо в последней разборке) . Управление и меню (особенно выбор оружия) 1. По итогу 7. Магия повествования сломана менюхами, управлением и убогой развязкой. Если бы не последнии два пункта, то однозначно WIN!!!Открытый мир 10. Музыка 10. Сюжет - 7 (концовку слили - телепортирующийся последний босс и пачка клише на уровне рукалицо в последней разборке) . Управление и меню (особенно выбор оружия) 1. По итогу 7. Магия повествования сломана менюхами, управлением и убогой развязкой. Если бы не последнии два пункта, то однозначно WIN!!!
  22. Scuzzlebutt142
    Nov 9, 2018
    1
    Looks good, "immersive", to the point where it ruins game play. Mechanics are terrible, badly implemented, and not explained. Save system is crud.
  23. ElricWolfhart
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    I truly believe this game is an evolution of the medium. It presents the player with a world that is more alive than anything before it. A world with it's own laws (both physics and social), which are so deeply integrated into the moment-to-moment game play, that you're eventually funneled into experiencing the game differently from how we have been playing these types of games for theI truly believe this game is an evolution of the medium. It presents the player with a world that is more alive than anything before it. A world with it's own laws (both physics and social), which are so deeply integrated into the moment-to-moment game play, that you're eventually funneled into experiencing the game differently from how we have been playing these types of games for the past decade or so (with utter disregard for the game world, it's environments, and it's inhabitants). And some people are just not ready for such change.

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

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

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

    I couldn't be happier to see the days of Ubi-open-world icon hunting fests finally come to an end. The genre was in dire need of a new, refreshing take and as usual, it is Rockstar who has once again set the tone for the future of the genre, maybe even games as a whole. Get. This. Game. Now.    … Expand
  24. greekgod
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, all these people rating 6 and 7's are porn addicts with desensitized brains
  25. chescone
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Well, I haven't played this game. I won't play it for like another month. But I will give it a 10, because User Scores can't be trusted these days.

    I'm reading lots of burnt dudes who play on PC and that are angry because game didn't come out for PC and they gave it a 0. (HAHAHA BURN CRYBABIES!!!!) Second of all, i'm reading a lot of guys who gave it a 0 because there aren't any    Well, I haven't played this game. I won't play it for like another month. But I will give it a 10, because User Scores can't be trusted these days.

    I'm reading lots of burnt dudes who play on PC and that are angry because game didn't come out for PC and they gave it a 0. (HAHAHA BURN CRYBABIES!!!!)

    Second of all, i'm reading a lot of guys who gave it a 0 because there aren't any turtles in the game? Seriously??? Grow Up!

    And third, a lot of 0's because game does not run 60 FPS 4K. I'm just gonna say that i'm losing my faith in humanity.

    So, if these guys can give a game a 0 without even playing the game, and crying about turtles, and for not being patient with technology, I can give it a 10 just because. Cheers :)    … Expand
  26. Kiryu1120
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Only game as good as Breath of the Wild in the last few years. The responsiveness in the world / characters / towns / exploration is never before seen. Revolutionary game in multiple ways. Ignore the 0 out of 10 ratings. Fanboys of other games or/and consoles always trash the competitors. Sad
  27. FMishka
    Oct 27, 2018
    0
    Покупая RDR ты получаешь огромную атмосферную игру... Ах, да... Русской озвучки нет, а это значит, что ты будешь сидеть и смотреть в нижнюю часть экрана не проникнув в атмосферу игры... Игра стоит своих денег
  28. GamergodsFail
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Even at its worst, Red Dead Redemption 2 is just as great as its predecessor. It's bigger, more detailed, more realistic and improved upon in almost every way. Current technical issues could cease it from being Game of the Year quality, but for those who loved the last game will find plenty to enjoy here once again - so long as they don't mind it feeling a bit too similar at times.
  29. mohannedd
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    The game improves nearly every aspect on it's predecessor , visuals and graphics , Music and sound , Story and cinematics , gameplay , content and side quests , missions .
    It's a masterpiece .
  30. Floosticky
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Rockstar forced their staff to work 100 hour weeks. I wish they would have had them fix the movement and shooting mechanics.
  31. stiglitzz
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Returning after all recently released AAA games, Rockstar show you that you need such a real AAA project.
  32. Jk9785
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    Story-wise, Red Dead Redemption II is one of the best games I've ever played. Fleshed-out characters, good side quests, sharp dialogue, and a 60-hour adventure that is satisfying for the entire time. Technically speaking, the graphics and attention to detail are nothing short of phenomenal, though the cleaning of the guns and tending to your horse is a pain in the ass. My only major flawStory-wise, Red Dead Redemption II is one of the best games I've ever played. Fleshed-out characters, good side quests, sharp dialogue, and a 60-hour adventure that is satisfying for the entire time. Technically speaking, the graphics and attention to detail are nothing short of phenomenal, though the cleaning of the guns and tending to your horse is a pain in the ass. My only major flaw is that the gameplay is a little clunky, but you get used to it.… Expand
  33. junglebrother
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    I would gladly give 10, but apparently Arthur uses an ENTIRE pomade to groom his hair just once!
  34. Antitroll3
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Writing this review pretty much to try and balance out at least 1 of the fake reviews or PC users that are raging because it isn't out on PC.

    Not fair whatsoever to this fantastic game or the devs.

    So take this one trolls.
  35. Vule
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Reading negative user reviews... there are more and more idiots in this world by the day
  36. carlostylesfake
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    la mejor consola para jugarlo, en xbox falla el hdr 10 ya que es una consola mala para estafar gente
  37. minniechoi
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Yes, it could be uncomfortable to control and take long time to get used to it. However, you also can experience a lot of things which other games can't provide. Absolutely for me, it is one of the best games. Just play at least 10 hours, then you get real experience in this game.
  38. JordanH
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    I've played 30+ hours of the game and find that it's amazing, graphics are amazing and the gameplay is flawless, I'm a PC gamer myself but purchased on a console just to experience a masterpiece. The game is slow at the start but is clearly there to ease the player into the mechanics of the game. I found it to be one of the most satisfying and immersive games I've ever played.

    If this    I've played 30+ hours of the game and find that it's amazing, graphics are amazing and the gameplay is flawless, I'm a PC gamer myself but purchased on a console just to experience a masterpiece. The game is slow at the start but is clearly there to ease the player into the mechanics of the game. I found it to be one of the most satisfying and immersive games I've ever played.

    If this game is released on PC then I will most certainly be purchasing again as there is so much replay-ability and fun experiences that can be created from encounters with the npcs.    … Expand
  39. Mcdugan
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    This game is why i failed no nut November. Perfection in my eyes, absolutely deserves the praise its getting from critics and if you haven't picked it up yet I most certainly should xo
  40. UTM-
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    This is a game that looks and feels far beyond any game that is created to this date.
    The story was Good althought the pacing was very slow at the start of the game.
    The gameplay Is very realistic and satisfying but it can feel to straightforward witch can create tentionless moments.
  41. monolord
    Jun 30, 2019
    0
    Best game I've ever played! Best story, best gameplay, best graphics I've seen. Thanks RockStar for this masterpiece! :)
  42. FUKRDR2
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    WHY THE **** WOULD ANYONE WAIST THERE DAMN MONEY ON THIS P.O.S... The ****ing horses are one of the worst parts of this game. They are just plain stupid. My horse does nothing other than run my into **** and try to get me killed and she refuses to jump over any obstacles and yet I just spent 5 ****ing agonizing hours riding on this stupid poor excuse of an animal trying to find a bear inWHY THE **** WOULD ANYONE WAIST THERE DAMN MONEY ON THIS P.O.S... The ****ing horses are one of the worst parts of this game. They are just plain stupid. My horse does nothing other than run my into **** and try to get me killed and she refuses to jump over any obstacles and yet I just spent 5 ****ing agonizing hours riding on this stupid poor excuse of an animal trying to find a bear in "bear territory" and yet all of a sudden bears must have gone extinct because there is NO ****ING BEARS... WHAT THE ABSOLUTE **** IS THIS STUPID **** Why is it I can find a ****ing legendary animal in 30 seconds but I cant find a ****ing bear in 5 ****ing hours. I refuse to waist any more time on this game until that bull**** is fixed… Expand
  43. NoobToHero
    Nov 1, 2018
    0
    I played this game on my cousens' PS4 because I don't have one. Lame quality. Very similar to GTAV I played on PC. Maybe, when it would be released on PC and without full Russian support. Only subs? You kidding me? Try to play in foreign language with subs from couch. Rockstar failed again...
  44. LevMaleev
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    гавно ебанное рокстар опять обосрались но игра в принципе ничего такая я люблю лошадей
  45. mikeygarcia0
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Before getting the game I read that many people thought the controls were clunky and the game is slow paced. I was wary of these problems but have been curios about the game so I bought it anyway. The game is visually stunning. Everything from the trees to the snow and mud surprised me because of the amount of detail that was able to be achieved on a base PS4. All the dialogue in the gameBefore getting the game I read that many people thought the controls were clunky and the game is slow paced. I was wary of these problems but have been curios about the game so I bought it anyway. The game is visually stunning. Everything from the trees to the snow and mud surprised me because of the amount of detail that was able to be achieved on a base PS4. All the dialogue in the game is great. The combat I think is fun because of the ability to switch weapons on the fly and the dead eye mechanic. The game is pretty slow paced because of the need to travel everywhere on horseback(before you unlock fast travel to that location). I enjoy traveling everywhere because of the soundtrack, the environment, the random encounters. and all the animals you run into on you journey. I was really immersed in the world and played nearly a whole 12 hours straight. I just couldn't put it down. The only other game that has done this for me, (but not just at the level of RDR2) was The Witcher 3. I consider myself a patient gamer(reddit) but heard of the massive amount of content in this game and thought it'd be worth it(and it was). I am only 12-13 hours into the game and only 15% done with the story. I recommend this game with all of my 9 finger tips.… Expand
  46. Bzikster
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    i love this game. if you like game, you must play. if you want see best 2018 game - you must play
  47. Scimajor
    Jan 17, 2019
    0
    OK, so you're looking at my score and you're thinking "Are you kidding me?". Well, just hang on and listen for a moment and I'll explain.

    First off, this review is only for the multiplayer aspect of RDR2. I bought RDR2 for multiplayer and not single player. Below I'll list some pros and cons but the short version is that since Rockstar completely ignored the fact that the game would be    OK, so you're looking at my score and you're thinking "Are you kidding me?". Well, just hang on and listen for a moment and I'll explain.

    First off, this review is only for the multiplayer aspect of RDR2. I bought RDR2 for multiplayer and not single player. Below I'll list some pros and cons but the short version is that since Rockstar completely ignored the fact that the game would be dominated by griefers the game is nearly unplayable unless you are a griefer yourself.

    An analogy would be owning a Tesla Model X but a bunch of jerks keep intentionally blocking your driveway so you can't actually drive the car. It's the same with RDR2. All the pros listed below and thrown in the waste bin by the fact that Rockstar chooses, so far, to ignore the problem.

    Pros:
    - Stunning graphics
    - Massive world
    - Excellent characters and animations
    - Fun missions

    Cons:
    - You can't enjoy any of the pros in multiplayer without getting griefed again and again and again.    … Expand
  48. Karmazyn83
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphic is amazing (base PS4 model), the world is amazing, all animations, everything about this game is perfect. It is an ideal "being a cowboy" sort of fantasy. I love westerns and wild west setting and this game is dreams come true. The world is one if not the best looking world game ever designed. Everything is so well designed that is breathtaking. There areThis game is amazing. The graphic is amazing (base PS4 model), the world is amazing, all animations, everything about this game is perfect. It is an ideal "being a cowboy" sort of fantasy. I love westerns and wild west setting and this game is dreams come true. The world is one if not the best looking world game ever designed. Everything is so well designed that is breathtaking. There are almost 180 animals in game, the world feels organic and alive. I like gun play and all game mechanics. It is stunning bro. Well deserved 10/10. Game like this is released once every 8-10 years to I will make the most of it. Living the dream wooo hooo !… Expand
  49. Vavant
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is the best game ever. And more you play it, more you love it.
    To those, who compare RDR2 to Assassin creed. This is ridiculous. Did you hear voice acting in Origins? If you can’t tell **** from diamond, you have troubles in your head.
  50. reviewsszzz
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Game of the year, i bet everything i own that every singel negative review is a mad poor pleb who cant afford 60-70$ on a brilliant masterpiece and is forced to watch gameplay on youtube haha, this game is truly one of the best games ive ever played. 10/10 game of the year.
  51. kk84
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    How on earth can some people give this 6 or below for this beautiful game?
    Yes it can be slow some times but everything in this game is amazing its a masterpiece, from the sound, graphics, story, gameplay its really great. I bet the haters dont play this on a big tv screen one of the high ends tv on a ps4 pro. the difference is big! Or else they are to busy playing the children game    How on earth can some people give this 6 or below for this beautiful game?
    Yes it can be slow some times but everything in this game is amazing its a masterpiece, from the sound, graphics, story, gameplay its really great. I bet the haters dont play this on a big tv screen one of the high ends tv on a ps4 pro. the difference is big! Or else they are to busy playing the children game fortnite! Meeh.
    Everyone should try out this game and take it from what it is.
    Clearly game of the year without any doubts!    … Expand
  52. Devilsking
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    the best game of this generation easily, best graphics for open world game, nice story, strong content, beautiful sountrack
  53. Atermi
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    The PC-only whiners try to ruin Metacritiс for what's obviously the best game of the year and the first game to surpass the Witcher 3 in terms of quality.
    Good luck with that, lol.
  54. Wahorezko
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    лучшее во что я играл, со времен ведьмака, боже как я хочу в отпуск
  55. geistreiches
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I came here to see the highest user score in gaming history, left totally confused.. the game is perfect
  56. megudyeh
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This game is a pleasant masterpiece just like GTA5 was. But Rdr2 is more than a game. It's a history simulator, like a live museum where you get the authentic American western experience in the 19th century. The amazing details leaves me no doubt of this masterpiece. I think some people need to drop this instant gratification mentality because this game introduces new things in a naturalThis game is a pleasant masterpiece just like GTA5 was. But Rdr2 is more than a game. It's a history simulator, like a live museum where you get the authentic American western experience in the 19th century. The amazing details leaves me no doubt of this masterpiece. I think some people need to drop this instant gratification mentality because this game introduces new things in a natural pace. It's all butter smooth, doesn't feel forced upon you. But if you lack the appreciation for this damn fine game go play Fortnite or Blops4 to get your adrenaline fix.… Expand
  57. crazymurdock
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    The world is so detailed, it is quite incredible. It takes a while to get between objectives, but I like the break, and the views are spectacular. The missions are all really fun, which is great, because with the desperate nature of the story, I was worried it might be depressing to play. This is fortunately not the case.
  58. NescafeUser
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    I've read some negative and mixed user reviews and my god, either they are PC-users that just hate this game for being on consoles only, either players that did not grow up from tiny every-minute-fun game pants, that complain about game is only about riding a horse... How can be so not far-sighted.
    Long story short: love this game so much, measured narration, tons of details(oh, my, how    I've read some negative and mixed user reviews and my god, either they are PC-users that just hate this game for being on consoles only, either players that did not grow up from tiny every-minute-fun game pants, that complain about game is only about riding a horse... How can be so not far-sighted.
    Long story short: love this game so much, measured narration, tons of details(oh, my, how perfectly and with love crafted this world is).
    And gameplay is perfectly fitted with this setting, just have to mention this trick with revolver returning to your holster via double press L1, you just feel that Arthur spin it and return to holster.
    And plot... Just perfect, I'm on chapter 3 and can't stop discovering new features.
    This game is only one that can push me on buying Xbox One X, because it gives the better performance in this game.    … Expand
  59. Smilepaeesh
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Just perfect what Rockstar did, the game is a lot of perfection, great story, great characters, perfect.
    And the graphics and gameplay is very good, great soundtrack.
  60. OnandOff
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Great game, only complaint is that it takes too long to go places sometimes
  61. josephkarimi
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This user score shows how raged and upset are PC gamers!
    it is a 10 out of 10 as compare to any 10 out of 10 game cuz it's better than each one of them!
    the easiest way to describe it:
    westworld of gaming.
  62. MelvinBGG
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Had to write this review to balance out the hord of salty PC elitists and GTA online players.

    This game is incredible. The attention to detail, character development, atmosphere, deep gameplay mechanics, music, everything. Rockstar outdone themselves, and they deserve all the praise for masterfully crafting slow-paced games like this and L.A Noire. Games like this don’t come often. I    Had to write this review to balance out the hord of salty PC elitists and GTA online players.

    This game is incredible. The attention to detail, character development, atmosphere, deep gameplay mechanics, music, everything.

    Rockstar outdone themselves, and they deserve all the praise for masterfully crafting slow-paced games like this and L.A Noire. Games like this don’t come often. I loved every single second of the 70-hour experience.    … Expand
  63. Rapid_Ranger
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This game is a really great game best game I've played in all my years of gaming, Rockstar did a really great job and they deserve the credit. They captured the wild west perfectly down to the gun fights the scenry towns all the way down to the horses, it's worth the $60 don't listen to the PC players who gave the game a 0 their mad because they don't have the game all the users who gaveThis game is a really great game best game I've played in all my years of gaming, Rockstar did a really great job and they deserve the credit. They captured the wild west perfectly down to the gun fights the scenry towns all the way down to the horses, it's worth the $60 don't listen to the PC players who gave the game a 0 their mad because they don't have the game all the users who gave reviews with a 0 on here are trolls and upset PC gamers. The honest reviews are the ones in yellow and green, I recommend this game to anyone who wants a realistic immersive game and that enjoys being part of the wild west.… Expand
  64. GustavVasa
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    The game is Ali and Daryan, they both suck. The game is lol. ABABABABABABABADBABABABABABADBABABABABABBABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABABBBBABAABABABABABABABABABABABA
  65. Zyver
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games to come out this generation,absolutely shatter the concept of open world games as we knew it and sets a high bar for other games to come
  66. JamesTheSausage
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    It’s like the first one but with better graphics, better physics and more customisation options. The sense of immersion is immense due to the amazing graphics for the landscapes; the better physics includes things like making imprints in snow and mud and water waving when you move through it; the new customisation means you can give your cattleman revolver a longer barrel, better sights, aIt’s like the first one but with better graphics, better physics and more customisation options. The sense of immersion is immense due to the amazing graphics for the landscapes; the better physics includes things like making imprints in snow and mud and water waving when you move through it; the new customisation means you can give your cattleman revolver a longer barrel, better sights, a pearl handle, a gold cylinder, a black metal barrel and an engraving of a snake if you want. Some of the added complexity makes you have to take care of your horse better so you will be feeding it, patting it to reassure it, giving it horse medicine and even **** brushing it. I’m not sure if horse stuff will get tedious or turn us all into horse loving psychopaths. I mean you had horse medicine and stuff in the first game but it was just like take these horse pills and you get 30s or whatever of your stamina not running out so you can smack the go faster button in a race; now it’s all like a SYSTEM.
    Hunting now involves going into deadeye mode, following trails and looking at clues that can be **** or disturbed twigs and if you use the wrong weapon on prey it will **** the meat up like a shotgun on rabbits say.
    When you get a cougar pelt it doesn’t just go into some bottomless inventory you have to physically put it on the back of your horse and pelts can go bad if you don’t sell them. Speaking of that you now keep your extra weapons on your horse so you have to go back to your horse to change weapons, you always have your revolver knife and rope though.
    It’s all just more realistic, immersive and epic.
    Oh I can confirm you’ll never have to go into first person view if you don’t want to and the game feels more natural in third person, although first person is more immersive. I don’t think I could play the whole game in first person I would miss stuff, get stuck on things and fall off cliffs. Oh and if your horse dies it’s dead and you have to go and buy a new one and start from scratch with your horse bond which is a real stat. You can have multiple horses kept at the stable and you can name them.
    One slightly weird thing though is the story missions, I mean the graphics are great, the story is great etc. but it all feels very scripted. I think maybe it feels more scripted than it would to me because I tend to do what NPC’s tell me to do because I’m scared of failing the mission and having to restart it. There’s also those things you get where it’s like “press x to (something)” which is a like a mini sequence in a story mission that will never happen again where you follow button prompts to accomplish the plot thing.

    On the whole though you can really see that they spent a **** load of money and time making and polishing this game and the end result could conceivably be called a masterpiece.    … Expand
  67. MemesOverlord
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    True masterpiece. Russian PC gamers are trying to lower the rating, so do not consider their negative scores.
  68. KodyMED
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    No have a PC realise, its really bad, BUT game really nice! I wanna buy ps4 for this game! And i wait a PC realise!
    Amazing game. 10|10
  69. Kalty
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    I never played RDR before. I was never been much fan of Western, except Vinnetou from K.May. But RDR2 swallowed me totaly.
    Absolutely TOP class. Level of detail in graphics, music, atmosphere, story, people, nature, environment.
    I love this game. I love these rides in wilderness, hunting, fishing, robing or helping people. I love conversations with every single NPC. The changing    I never played RDR before. I was never been much fan of Western, except Vinnetou from K.May. But RDR2 swallowed me totaly.
    Absolutely TOP class. Level of detail in graphics, music, atmosphere, story, people, nature, environment.
    I love this game. I love these rides in wilderness, hunting, fishing, robing or helping people. I love conversations with every single NPC. The changing atmosphere of game through playtime.
    There are people which are not satisfied with RDR2. But for me its one of the best games. And I play video games for nearly 30 years now :)    … Expand
  70. Coltindavid
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Here’s an honest review of Red Dead Redemption 2, coming from a casual gamer that really enjoyed Red Dead Redemption (2010). Within the first 5 hours of this game you’re going to notice the sheer beauty of this game. Everyone can see that. If you’re someone that really appreciates how amazing this world looks you’ll see the attention to detail that has gone into this title. The world isHere’s an honest review of Red Dead Redemption 2, coming from a casual gamer that really enjoyed Red Dead Redemption (2010). Within the first 5 hours of this game you’re going to notice the sheer beauty of this game. Everyone can see that. If you’re someone that really appreciates how amazing this world looks you’ll see the attention to detail that has gone into this title. The world is alive. This game is meant to be played slow, you’re supposed to immerse yourself, pay attention, and overall just don’t get in a rush to finish it. Yes, some controls are clunky,... yes, there are some parts that get repetive. But this is the problem with my generation (millennials). Some scratches and blemishes on a masterpiece and it’s a terrible game. This game made $725 million in 3 days, made numerous records. You know when you were talking about a super fast car in school and there’s always that one kid that says no it’s not!! Well you’ll see a bunch of those kids on these reviews. If you’re looking for a Michael Bay experience, look elsewhere. Get this game, slow down, pay attention, immerse yourself and just enjoy this incredible game without nitpicking. It’s amazing and probably one of the best games if not the best game I’ve played.… Expand
  71. badshins
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    In order to enjoy this game you must set your expectations. This is a slow game and Rockstar have done this on purpose. Yes the controls are clunky and the gun fights pretty much use the same old system as GTA V, it don't think all of that is important. Sink into the game, play it for five hours or so and you'll get it. People are complaining about the lack of fast travel, in my opinion itIn order to enjoy this game you must set your expectations. This is a slow game and Rockstar have done this on purpose. Yes the controls are clunky and the gun fights pretty much use the same old system as GTA V, it don't think all of that is important. Sink into the game, play it for five hours or so and you'll get it. People are complaining about the lack of fast travel, in my opinion it forced you to relax into a slower pace of gameplay, not just a list of tick boxes, you HAVE to ride from place to place and along the way you will encounter people and events.Allow yourself to wander, don't just hit the challenges or rush the storyline and you'll reap the rewards of an immersive, beautiful open world. I have happily chased rabbits for hours in order to get a pristine pelt, or lassoed someone and left them on the train tracks. It's a milestone game, no doubt about it.… Expand
  72. DishyTheRuster
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    A well-crafted world with an incredible amount of detail. It succeeds at making you feel like your actions matter and the slow methodical gameplay bodes well for those who don't have an attention span shorter than a goldfish. It's a western that pushes you off the beaten track and lures you into the wild. A cinematic journey that is worthy of an Oscar for story-telling, score and graphicalA well-crafted world with an incredible amount of detail. It succeeds at making you feel like your actions matter and the slow methodical gameplay bodes well for those who don't have an attention span shorter than a goldfish. It's a western that pushes you off the beaten track and lures you into the wild. A cinematic journey that is worthy of an Oscar for story-telling, score and graphical polish. A beautiful world to get lost in!… Expand
  73. GutsPhilosopher
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    The realism is both to the games credit and detriment.
    You will find yourself blown away at times by the attention to detail, like snow and mud that gets crushed as you walk through it or horse balls that shrink in the cold. At other times, you'll feel frustrated as hell, like when you've been riding your horse for an IRL hour and still haven't gotten to where you need to be.
    This game    The realism is both to the games credit and detriment.
    You will find yourself blown away at times by the attention to detail, like snow and mud that gets crushed as you walk through it or horse balls that shrink in the cold. At other times, you'll feel frustrated as hell, like when you've been riding your horse for an IRL hour and still haven't gotten to where you need to be.
    This game has a very interesting story, and a set of characters that'll convince you they're real, but I'm sorry to say that this game really does deserve the criticism it's getting. The bounty system is broken: someone punches you and you defend yourself? Instant bounty. Someone shoots at you and you shoot them back? Instant bounty. While these bounties aren't terribly expensive they are exceedingly annoying because having one BARS YOU FROM DOING MOST QUESTS, and you can't pay them off without going to a post office. What am I supposed to do when I'm in the middle of butt**** nowhere, halfway to a quest location, and now I have to ride all the way back just to pay off a bounty? I am blown away that an aspect of the game play could be this broken. As for the aiming: yeah it isn't great, but it isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. Just go into your settings and change your sensitivity: it makes a world of difference.
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  74. Prussian
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    The people giving this game numbers in the 0-3 range clearly haven't played the game. It is clearly one of the most feature packed games that anyone has seen in decades. This is a greater achievement than Grand Theft Auto 5 by far, and it will only get better as the game gets patches and new content. The attention to detail in this game definitely shows that this game has been designed forThe people giving this game numbers in the 0-3 range clearly haven't played the game. It is clearly one of the most feature packed games that anyone has seen in decades. This is a greater achievement than Grand Theft Auto 5 by far, and it will only get better as the game gets patches and new content. The attention to detail in this game definitely shows that this game has been designed for years and years, and the story, while bleak, is very well written and casted. Arthur is probably one of the most likable characters that Rockstar has ever made, and the people around them feel like actual people. The features list goes on and on, and as a person who finished the story I can say it wasn't a waste of time. My only complaint is that the areas from RDR1 in the game feel rather empty, as in there are no real tasks to do there once you get there. There are easter eggs in the area however. Anyone giving this a 0 has either never played the game, is all pissy over it not being on PC yet, or has some vendetta against Rockstar. This game is a shoe-in for Game of the Year.… Expand
  75. sweet_ter
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game i've ever played! The story of Arthur -like a personal drama. Love it. Well done Rockstar! Thanks!… Expand
  76. Th3Gam3rGer
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a modern video game masterpiece! it's everything I ever wanted for the sequel. It's an epic tale of the Van Der Linde gang with fantastic characters and many surprises along the way. The presentation is absolutely mind-blowing. I think I've never seen an open world game that looks so stunning. The world feels alive and is filled with tons of little details.Red Dead Redemption 2 is a modern video game masterpiece! it's everything I ever wanted for the sequel. It's an epic tale of the Van Der Linde gang with fantastic characters and many surprises along the way. The presentation is absolutely mind-blowing. I think I've never seen an open world game that looks so stunning. The world feels alive and is filled with tons of little details. Rockstar showed once again why they are the king of the open world genre! There are dozens of things to see and do, naming them all would take a while! RDR 2 is a video game milestone and should be experienced first-hand.… Expand
  77. MisterHippie
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    I've waited years for a sequel (prequel) to Red Dead Redemption and all of the time spent waiting was completely worth it. Rockstar totally broadens the lore of the world I explored 8 years ago. The amount of depth to characters is immense and I actually found myself enthralled in the world and attached to the characters. The graphics are absolutely stunning on a PS4 and the world feelsI've waited years for a sequel (prequel) to Red Dead Redemption and all of the time spent waiting was completely worth it. Rockstar totally broadens the lore of the world I explored 8 years ago. The amount of depth to characters is immense and I actually found myself enthralled in the world and attached to the characters. The graphics are absolutely stunning on a PS4 and the world feels real and alive.

    There are few minor problems: primarily the movement does still have that classic Rockstar clunkiness to it and there's a few clipping errors with equipment at times. The beginning is a little slower than the original title, which I know has slightly turned off some players, but if it doesn't bother you and/or you can power through it, the aftermath will be worth the experience.

    But that's all nitpicking; overall, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a phenomenal game and gives the player a fantastic experience. For how much time, detail, money, and effort put into this game, $60 is an absolute steal for this piece of art.    … Expand
  78. zombiemiw
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    i loved the first game and im loving this one even more. people who are giving it a negative review are obviously trolling just to be controversial.
  79. entounhai
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    One word : Woah.

    What a game again for Rockstar Games, RDR1 was awesome and this one show how game need to be.
    As a fan of western movie / world this game for me is the saint graal.
  80. VodkaM
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Rockstar's best game as of yet.

    Best graphics on console. Best sound effects in a game I've experienced. Amazing story and characters. Great voice acting as always. I was happy to see that Steven Ogg voiced a character in the game, he's a great actor. I wish Landon Ricketts from RDR1 would've been in the game but sadly his voice actor passed away a few years ago. I really missed the    Rockstar's best game as of yet.

    Best graphics on console. Best sound effects in a game I've experienced. Amazing story and characters. Great voice acting as always. I was happy to see that Steven Ogg voiced a character in the game, he's a great actor. I wish Landon Ricketts from RDR1 would've been in the game but sadly his voice actor passed away a few years ago.

    I really missed the physics from GTA IV and RDR in GTA V, which was the biggest disappointment of GTA V in my opinion. But with RDR2, the great, realistic and amusing physics are back. The world is amazing, lots of animals, lots of collectibles to find, lots of characters to meet and lots of places to discover.

    When I'm riding around with my horse I stop pretty much every 30 seconds looking at the landscape, studying and hunting animals, exploring buildings, interacting with NPCs etc.

    The controls on the other hand are not the best, but I'm not sure if that's Rockstar's fault. To me it seems the controller doesn't have enough buttons, R2 is both aiming and interacting with an NPC, and R1 is both swapping between stuff to interact with or taking cover, which can be annoying at times. It would've worked great on a keyboard obviously. I hope the PS5's controller will get an upgrade in terms of buttons. Movement is a bit clunky but that didn't bother me too much, I get used to it pretty fast.

    Rockstar's RDR2 lived up to my expectations and brought even more. I really enjoyed the game. I started my second playthrough today and I'm going for 100% completion. It will take a while because there's so much to do, which is great. And it's not filled with annoying stuff like there is in other games.

    Best game of the decade in my opinion. I hope the online part will be amazing as well.    … Expand
  81. jawsreview
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    I would've written a 10 out 10 sooner but the hours this game got me invested ironically prevented me to write this score sooner :) LONG STORY SHORT, IF YOU WANNA RELIVE YOUR COWBOY AND SPAGHETTI WESTERN FILMS FANTASIES(with a hint of a TARANTINO AND SPLASH OF REVELENT IN THE MIX) THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU. THE CHARACTER AND DESIGN, AS WELL AS THE STORY, FEELS LIKE HIGH-QUALITY WESTERNI would've written a 10 out 10 sooner but the hours this game got me invested ironically prevented me to write this score sooner :) LONG STORY SHORT, IF YOU WANNA RELIVE YOUR COWBOY AND SPAGHETTI WESTERN FILMS FANTASIES(with a hint of a TARANTINO AND SPLASH OF REVELENT IN THE MIX) THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU. THE CHARACTER AND DESIGN, AS WELL AS THE STORY, FEELS LIKE HIGH-QUALITY WESTERN FILM. THIS IS A WORTHY SEQUAL TO RED DEAD REDEMPTION, now excuse me while go back riding into the sunset and do my daily lasso tricks and hijacking trains in this game(oh yeah you can hijack trains, make the chase really REALLY BLAZING) 100/100, 10/10, 1/1 IN MY BOOK :)… Expand
  82. Siffington
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    People saying this game is slow and tedious seriously have the attention span of a gnat. Not only has the deliberate pace of this game fully immersed me into the open world and into the shoes of Arthur Morgan, the attention to detail, animations and excellently written storyline have easily made this game the best I've ever played, and there's absolutely no contest. For an AAA game, itPeople saying this game is slow and tedious seriously have the attention span of a gnat. Not only has the deliberate pace of this game fully immersed me into the open world and into the shoes of Arthur Morgan, the attention to detail, animations and excellently written storyline have easily made this game the best I've ever played, and there's absolutely no contest. For an AAA game, it provides you with such a unique and niche experience that you just don't find in open world games these days and it is really saddening to see the gaming community so cynical about a product that tries to differentiate itself from the norm. The game might not be for everyone, but I personally think it's a must play and everyone should at least give it a shot. Absolute masterpiece Rockstar - well done.… Expand
  83. serhattas
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Usually, I never give art in any medium a perfect score. But Red Dead Redemption 2 is gaming at its finest, and is likely one of the strongest contenders against the idea that "video games are not art."

    From it's striking visuals of the barren wastelands of the west, to the vivid landscapes of the swampy south. Every moment in Red Dead is a picture and it's really easy to lose yourself    Usually, I never give art in any medium a perfect score. But Red Dead Redemption 2 is gaming at its finest, and is likely one of the strongest contenders against the idea that "video games are not art."

    From it's striking visuals of the barren wastelands of the west, to the vivid landscapes of the swampy south. Every moment in Red Dead is a picture and it's really easy to lose yourself just looking at the scenery. While I won't call this a perfect game; no game is perfect. There's a lot to love.

    -- Story --

    As it should be known by now, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to RDR, where we follow protagonist Arthur Morgan during the downfall of Van der Linde Dutch's gang during America's transition into the industrial age. The setting itself provides the conflict, in that the outlaw -- the romantic ideal of a rough gunslinger ruling by the law of a gun -- is being snuffed out.

    I don't want to spoil the game, but I have to note that it is powerful. We know where the characters are and where they are going to go because of the previous game. That inevitability is a constant reminder to the player, and while you may know it, it haunts you. But what I really love about this game, is that as Arthur Morgan, you feel like you're fighting a unwinnable war to remain free. And it really doesn't matter if you win, you just want to be free.

    -- Characters --

    A lot of the older characters, characters like Dutch, Bill Williamson, and John Marston, are almost put second seat to the newest additions. We get to see a lot of the people that made up Dutch's 'infamous' gang. And these characters almost come to life. Rockstar did an amazing job breathing personality into them, and through the conversations they have with Arthur and the other people in the camp, you slowly get attached to them.

    But the character that steals the show is likely the protagonist, Arthur Morgan. There is a Don Draper- esque quality to this character. He is depressed and hyper-aware of his life. Cynical and caring. What matters to him more than his own life and even money itself, is his gang. He becomes such a sympathetic character because of what he wants, which is to remain with his family of outlaws.

    -- Gameplay --

    The gameplay is alright. It's okay. There's not much to write about it. You ride on a horse for most of the game. You shoot people, and sometimes use an ability to slow down time to line up your shots. This isn't anything new from Rockstar gaming. But that's okay. In frankness, the gameplay serves as a supplementary addition to let people immerse themselves in the gameplay. And if I were to be honest, it really does. I spent countless hours just hunting cougars, bears, deer, and other animals just because it was so easy to lose yourself.

    What I really love about the Red Dead series is that while you're not playing a voiceless protagonist like games like Skyrim, you can still really lose yourself and become a character from a hundred years past.

    -- Side Missions --

    The side missions are very near the Witcher 3 quality of story telling. While I won't lie and say they are pulitzer prize winning short-stories, which they aren't. They are incredibly entertaining to the point where you actively purse them and not like in other games where they are pointless fetch quests.

    For example, there's one quest where you find beheaded and decorated bodies all across the map. You have to find multiple pieces of clues to pinpoint the serial-killer and eventually turn him into justice. Rockstar took their time putting some variety and quality in these stranger missions.

    -- Visuals --

    The visuals are good. The details are amazing. As an avid PC gamer, I am hard pressed to find something that matches the quality of this open world game. My only fault is the limitation of the hardware, which forces the game to remain at 30 FPS. But then again, if this were on PC, it likely be difficult to get it to 60 fps without lowering some settings.

    -- Conclusion --

    The game is good. And I wrote too much. If you like the old west and losing yourself in an epic story then pick up a copy and have a blast.    … Expand
  84. RockingJewish
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Personally I think that this game might be a one of the most dramatic games I've ever played.The story line is actually great.
    First 5-7 hours of the game may be boring because in this period of time developers try to teach you how to do necessary things and how to do all the other stuff like hunting,fighting,crafting etc. Those people who says this are:
    1)PC players without ability to    Personally I think that this game might be a one of the most dramatic games I've ever played.The story line is actually great.
    First 5-7 hours of the game may be boring because in this period of time developers try to teach you how to do necessary things and how to do all the other stuff like hunting,fighting,crafting etc. Those people who says this are:
    1)PC players without ability to play
    2)People who don't know what they buying
    Thank you R* Games for making our life more interesting than it was.    … Expand
  85. luisbortolaso
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Uma obra estupenda, estória sem precedentes, com personagens únicos, gráficos além da imaginação, cenários e localizações incomparáveis, um jogo para não só jogar e sim para ser apreciado em toda magnificiência esplendorosa.
  86. BigMatchu
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    BEST GAME EVER. Better than gta v . Better than witcher3. There's no game out there with that much detail and pure gameplay fun. Best game ever
  87. Futerk0
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    First of all: user score here is fake. There is a lot scores from users that never have played this one. I think that metacritic administrator should do something about it...

    About the game: Right now I am somewhere at 23% storyline progress and 25% overall progress. After... I don't know how many hours :D. If you loved GTA V this will be big adventure and great title for you. RDR2 is    First of all: user score here is fake. There is a lot scores from users that never have played this one. I think that metacritic administrator should do something about it...

    About the game: Right now I am somewhere at 23% storyline progress and 25% overall progress. After... I don't know how many hours :D. If you loved GTA V this will be big adventure and great title for you. RDR2 is going in another level of interactivity and immersion here. Graphics are just good, but in some places there are looking kinda post-GTA (and I don't know why, but main character is looking for me like he has something in common with Michael De Santa).
    This game is big and gorgeous.

    Minuses:
    - Some controller mechanics are not that easy to understand properly, so you can do them not so well some time,
    - This game is big: there is fast travel to unlock in your camp, but sometimes you will be dreaming about train station or cart nearby...    … Expand
  88. Alsvha
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    The game looks beautiful, but looks aren't all and it lacks substance to make it into the scores review sites seems to stumble over themselves to give. Don't trust the hype - it's good, but not perfect, far from it.

    Overall the game is good and the story for the most part is interesting, but suffers from a number of open-world syndrome with repetitiveness. Some of the mechanics seems    The game looks beautiful, but looks aren't all and it lacks substance to make it into the scores review sites seems to stumble over themselves to give. Don't trust the hype - it's good, but not perfect, far from it.

    Overall the game is good and the story for the most part is interesting, but suffers from a number of open-world syndrome with repetitiveness.
    Some of the mechanics seems either bugged or broken by design - such as Crime and Bounties and the gun play is iffy at best as well and while you can skip the parts mostly or live with it - it's the sign that again "close, but yet so far".
    It takes quite some time to get through the character "learning" the game so a lot of mechanics are locked far into the game without any explanation between that and the help section of the game (which suffers as well) plus the challenges. You have to google a lot.
    Also I think the NPC / Companions could be more fleshed out as a lot of the content and fetch missions seems shallow at best and random at worst.
    The whole 'gray zone' between Good and Evil is far too downplayed and a little too cliche for the genre, but I can appreciate the ideas.

    So a good game, but not the hyped up game or the review-scored game.    … Expand
  89. Boo59
    Oct 29, 2018
    1
    ne mohu naiti ingru v stime, na strimah vigladit na 1, tak je nekotorie strimeri ne chitaut subtitri, poetomu hotelos bi i ozvuchku na moi yazik
  90. RideMyDong
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I have played over 20 hours now (still in chapter 2) and I'm in love with the game. So much to do and see. 10/10 so far.
  91. Evolution069
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    For those people whining about the difficulty of the controls.... just go play on your smartphone to any games that require one finger to play. You'll be well satisfied and you wont be dumb enough to give the game 0 just over controls.

    For the other, this is an incredible game. Story telling, lots of activities, event that make you laugh. etc etc etc. Yeah the controls are tough to get    For those people whining about the difficulty of the controls.... just go play on your smartphone to any games that require one finger to play. You'll be well satisfied and you wont be dumb enough to give the game 0 just over controls.

    For the other, this is an incredible game. Story telling, lots of activities, event that make you laugh. etc etc etc. Yeah the controls are tough to get used to.... but meh, its like any other game where you just need to give it some time and youll be fine.    … Expand
  92. Tony_lender_ps4
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Лучшая игра за это год. ПК бояре вы не бояре а холопы
  93. TheAntivist12
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    Great looking game with a very involved world with loads to do. Music is very 1950's-western-esque, which is great. Although the controls can be clunky in certain situations, I don't think that it takes away from the immense detail in the graphics and writing. Very immersive. It's also quite slow at first but does a great job of building tension as the story progresses. I'm not sure howGreat looking game with a very involved world with loads to do. Music is very 1950's-western-esque, which is great. Although the controls can be clunky in certain situations, I don't think that it takes away from the immense detail in the graphics and writing. Very immersive. It's also quite slow at first but does a great job of building tension as the story progresses. I'm not sure how the game runs on a vanilla ps4 as I played on the pro, but the framerate was typically very smooth. Great game, hope to see a pc version soon!… Expand
  94. fatihyavuz
    Oct 28, 2018
    0
    çok durağan ve sıkıcı. beni hayal kırıklığına uğrattı.. daha iyi olabilirdi.
  95. Jum
    Oct 29, 2018
    0
    Terrible gameplay and lousy graphics make the game fall into mediocrity is simply very bad, nothing recommended if you plan to buy.
  96. Darkbozo
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    This is a good game but I miss some enhancements if compared with GTA V or even RDR1. Why keep using X to run? Why we still need to smash the button in 2018 to run faster? Why Arthur keeps unequiping his weapons? Why the lack of fast travel to the base camp? Horses are not cars, they're slower. It's frustrating to cross long distances smashing X like a retard. The control and the responseThis is a good game but I miss some enhancements if compared with GTA V or even RDR1. Why keep using X to run? Why we still need to smash the button in 2018 to run faster? Why Arthur keeps unequiping his weapons? Why the lack of fast travel to the base camp? Horses are not cars, they're slower. It's frustrating to cross long distances smashing X like a retard. The control and the response time are basicaly the same as GTA5...from 2013! 5 years ago. I feel lazy to complete some of side quests due all that. My problem with this game is basically technical. On other hand...really good missions, the story is amazin. charismatic characters. the main stream media exagerated to give this game a 95+ score.… Expand
  97. BigDegs29
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    Thought long and hard trying to decide whether to give this game an 8 or 9. Finally settled on an 8. And I'll tell you why.

    Positives: • The story and characters are well written. • The graphics are gorgeous. • The attention to detail is astounding! • The integration is amazing. Characters will remember your actions, react to you interacting with others, respond negatively or    Thought long and hard trying to decide whether to give this game an 8 or 9. Finally settled on an 8. And I'll tell you why.

    Positives:
    • The story and characters are well written.
    • The graphics are gorgeous.
    • The attention to detail is astounding!
    • The integration is amazing. Characters will remember your actions, react to you interacting with others, respond negatively or positively based on how they relate to your actions, respond to what's going on in the world around them, etc.

    The "Meh":
    • Immersion. It's a little too much. It's too slow. I like to get immersed in a story, not immersed in chores, you know?
    • The open world isn't all that different from other open worlds. On the surface level it appears great, but if you dig a little you find out how shallow and empty it is.
    • I've never particularly found that Rockstar games have great controls or engaging gameplay. That's still the case here IMO. The gameplay is passable, which is enough if the story is engaging (which it is). The controls are rough, as usual.

    I've enjoyed the 40 hours I've put into it. The first 20 hours were story heavy, and the other 20 hours were exploring. I'm going to go back now and finish the story now because I don't think the exploration is worth it.    … Expand
  98. PixelReviews
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Amazing game so much detail from mountains to deserts to forests. The 7 years of work put in the game is clearly present here. Sadly you have bunch of retaded Pc elitists / basement dwellers creating numerous fake empty accounts just to give this game a bad scores " waah no pc 0/10 " No 10/10 try it out.
  99. JasonMichael13
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Clearly a lot of care and hard work has gone into this game and it looks beautiful! Good work to all the employees! The attention to detail (Apart from the odd NPC standing on their chair) is amazing. Watching Arthur get scruffy, seeing some NPC's dancing with one another, being able to watch a stand-off and then challenging the winner (I then lost, I need to up my game) and having myClearly a lot of care and hard work has gone into this game and it looks beautiful! Good work to all the employees! The attention to detail (Apart from the odd NPC standing on their chair) is amazing. Watching Arthur get scruffy, seeing some NPC's dancing with one another, being able to watch a stand-off and then challenging the winner (I then lost, I need to up my game) and having my horse throw me off when I ran towards some crocodiles is actually awesome. I also love how we can interact with pretty much every NPC. I can't wait to dive further into the story (but right now... exams, joy)

    One thing I am a bit unhappy about is how some Rockstar employees were treated during the making of this game which is why it only got an 80. But to all you PC players who are hating on this. Just wait, I am sure it will come for you all. But don't just rate it badly because you are jealous. You guys get amazing hardware, us console "slobs" get amazing games ;)    … Expand
  100. Persona_SL
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    FVCK the PC nerds who give 0, please just get out of the genius game with your fvcking keyboard. Don't u know Rockstar will not give u **** the chance to touch this game? U r just losers, too poor to own a console. So playing it on YouTube is not enough to u? God damn idiots.
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
  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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