Red Dead Redemption 2

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  1. SevChannel
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    Все очень долго ждали выхода этой игры. Все думали что это будет что-то похожее на гта5 в виде вестерна или доработанная первая часть. В итоге это полностью новый проект со своими плюсами и минусами. При этом плюсов явно больше чем минусов! Лично я при прохождении заметил всего несколько маленьких минусов таких как:
    Очень много езды на лошади. Не то чтобы это минус просто карта игры    Все очень долго ждали выхода этой игры. Все думали что это будет что-то похожее на гта5 в виде вестерна или доработанная первая часть. В итоге это полностью новый проект со своими плюсами и минусами. При этом плюсов явно больше чем минусов! Лично я при прохождении заметил всего несколько маленьких минусов таких как:
    Очень много езды на лошади. Не то чтобы это минус просто карта игры настолько огромная что передвижение по ней становится очень затянутым . Багов лично я не заметил проблем в сюжете тоже. Короче мне кажется 10/10    … Expand
  2. Mastermich_
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great written Story, tragic Arthur plottwist in chapter 6 and the whole trying to survive is always interesting. Even though there are sometimes a lot of spaces between the cities but there are regularly some random events. One point away for the fact that the island of chapter 5 isn‘t available after chapter 5.… Expand
  3. mario4993
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    One word: masterpiece 10/10
    I will never understand how can this game be same price like call of duty or other sports game, unbelivable.
  4. zaki2033
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    Напишу на родном русском языке. Ставлю 0/10 по просто причине отсутствие на ПК. Вы можете сказать, что я не должен ставить 0/10 только из-за того, что меня обделили и будете правы, но голос мой и я решаю, как им распоряжаться. Просто обидно то, что Рокстар в который раз обделяют не просто пекарей, а своих же фанатов, своих же пользователей. У меня ПК в раза 3 дороже прошки, просто не хочуНапишу на родном русском языке. Ставлю 0/10 по просто причине отсутствие на ПК. Вы можете сказать, что я не должен ставить 0/10 только из-за того, что меня обделили и будете правы, но голос мой и я решаю, как им распоряжаться. Просто обидно то, что Рокстар в который раз обделяют не просто пекарей, а своих же фанатов, своих же пользователей. У меня ПК в раза 3 дороже прошки, просто не хочу наступать на те же грабли с 360 хуаном когда вышла ГТА 5. Купил я эту консоль прошёл ГТА, поиграл часов 150 в мультиплеер и всё. Больше не запускал эту дьявольскую машину. И когда перепроходил ГТА 5 на компьютере, хоть это было и во 2й раз, но получил куда больше удовольствие чем тогда, когда проходил впервые на хуане. А тратить 20к+4к на одну игру бредово.… Expand
  5. JackCaptain
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    This game is basically what every open world game should be like
    The immersion
    The music
    The freedom
    The need of more MONEY
  6. myman69
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    its the best game i have ever played, the hype was real with this one but it has out done my expectations with this game, really if you didn't buy this game by now then WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIVE GO GET IT NOW.
  7. maksimdgurov
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    That's wonderful game! The best in the world after TheWitcher3. Yes, it's long? buy for me it's positive moment.
  8. FromParadise
    Feb 2, 2019
    9
    RDR2 - одна из лучших игр в которые я играл, не каждая игра может заставить тебя (после её прохожления) интересоваться всей серией, и даже полюбить её. RDR2 - это как книга, меня всю игру не покидало чувство, что я смотрю фильм. Ни разу не засомневался в том, что я на Диком Западе... Множество проработаных персонажей, мир в целом, атмосфера, сюжет... Большой респект Rockstar за то, что ониRDR2 - одна из лучших игр в которые я играл, не каждая игра может заставить тебя (после её прохожления) интересоваться всей серией, и даже полюбить её. RDR2 - это как книга, меня всю игру не покидало чувство, что я смотрю фильм. Ни разу не засомневался в том, что я на Диком Западе... Множество проработаных персонажей, мир в целом, атмосфера, сюжет... Большой респект Rockstar за то, что они принципиально оставляют оригинальную озвучку, а в RDR2 над озвучкой работали профессионалы, это безоговорочно стало большим плюсом для игры (хотя, может с этим не все игроки согласятся, скорей всего), что ещё больше погрузилу в ту эпоху. Rockstar, вы -молодцы, снимаю перед вами шляпу за 8 лет труда, ceep going.

    P.S. Я не мог решить какую оценку поставить: 8 или 9... Но пусть будет 9.    … Expand
  9. Kid_Flash
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Red dead redemption 2 is a game with an incredible open world, plot, characters and dialogues, the game is worked out to the smallest detail in technical terms, the atmosphere of the game is incredible, its landscapes are works of art. The drawbacks of the game are that it accelerates a bit for a long time, but if at the beginning of the game there is something to do apart from the plot,Red dead redemption 2 is a game with an incredible open world, plot, characters and dialogues, the game is worked out to the smallest detail in technical terms, the atmosphere of the game is incredible, its landscapes are works of art. The drawbacks of the game are that it accelerates a bit for a long time, but if at the beginning of the game there is something to do apart from the plot, then later these lessons are less and the game starts to bother you because the additional tasks are tired, and the plot is still not accelerated. And the second minus is that too long journeys on the horse. The final score of the game is 9/10.… Expand
  10. bluebullet
    Jul 5, 2022
    8
    This game is really good. The story is great and the world not only feels alive, but is. The gameplay isn't the best though and can get repetitive very fast. If you're gonna play this game, take your time and don't rush things. Do those side missions, they offer a lot.... Well the ones that aren't "Collect 50 of (x)" offer a lot.
  11. Intercosmic
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Simply among the greatest games ever created, the ambiance, the atmosphere the game builds through music while you’re riding your horse through the shockingly beautiful world is something i have never experienced with a game before. The brilliant writing and characters also propel the game to give you one of the best, most heartwarming experiences you will ever have. I don’t think we’llSimply among the greatest games ever created, the ambiance, the atmosphere the game builds through music while you’re riding your horse through the shockingly beautiful world is something i have never experienced with a game before. The brilliant writing and characters also propel the game to give you one of the best, most heartwarming experiences you will ever have. I don’t think we’ll ever get a game this detailed and this beautiful for a long time. I bow to Rockstar for making this game possible.… Expand
  12. Conter
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego esta buenísimo, la verdad la mayoría de criticas o bien no tienen el juego o solo jugaron un pedazo, el gameplay puede ser lento, no, en lo absoluto el problema son los controles ? tampoco, el juego es frenético y avanza a una velocidad normal, comer es súper rápido solo preciosas dos botones el el inventario y listo, el cambio de armas es rápido, el echo de no tener todas las armas no significa que sea lento o tedioso, puedes llevar 4 a elegir 2 rifles o escopetas y 2 pistolas distintas, el bañarte no es obligatorio y no te afecta y creo que no se necesita mucho, es solo opcional, el dormir hace que guardes la partida y recarga tu salud, tu resistencia no es problema ya que siempre cuentas con tu caballo y este te sigue, el personaje es rápido al correr y si caminas puedes hacerlo rápido, el echo de que una zona este restringida por la ley no significa que no puedas pasar, la verdad mientras no pases cercas de la comisaria o de la policía, no pasa nada,… Expand
  13. TylerJL1
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    A bit overrated for sure but this game sure does deliver a great experience. It was the first game since 2011 that I bought for not only the full price but also got the special edition. It is still one of my favorite game of 2018.

    The story is great at the start, halts about half-way but picks up for a great ending. Characters are great, nice to see returning faces from RDR1, even if I    A bit overrated for sure but this game sure does deliver a great experience. It was the first game since 2011 that I bought for not only the full price but also got the special edition. It is still one of my favorite game of 2018.

    The story is great at the start, halts about half-way but picks up for a great ending. Characters are great, nice to see returning faces from RDR1, even if I know their outcomes :(. The graphics are beautiful and it's just a great game that I can loose myself in. Again, it's not perfect or revolutionary but considering that video games these days are just so uninspiring, full of microtransactions, or released promising to get better over time, it's a breath of fresh air knowing that Rockstar (depsite their major faults) are still on the "good" side of gaming, for now at least.    … Expand
  14. TI_ProJecT
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Лично для меня - лучшая игра последних лет и лучшая игра 8го поколения. Невероятная проработка деталей, внимание буквально ко всем элементам, уйма занятий и очень живой мир.
    Сюжет простой, но "жизненный", здесь нет стандартной борьбы со злом, нет исключительно плохих или хороших персонажей. Персонажи развиваются, у них меняется мировоззрение, ты просто веришь им.
    Как говорит Логвинов -    Лично для меня - лучшая игра последних лет и лучшая игра 8го поколения. Невероятная проработка деталей, внимание буквально ко всем элементам, уйма занятий и очень живой мир.
    Сюжет простой, но "жизненный", здесь нет стандартной борьбы со злом, нет исключительно плохих или хороших персонажей. Персонажи развиваются, у них меняется мировоззрение, ты просто веришь им.
    Как говорит Логвинов - "11 из 10".    … Expand
  15. Cspurlock81
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    RDR2 is exactly what I thought it would be... AMAZING! I've had it since it's release and I'm still roaming every bit of the terrain and finding all the Easter eggs I can before actually diving in to the story. Also I'm glad Rockstar held off on releasing the Online-Multiplayer. Gives people time to jump in and get a real feel for what FUN & EXCITING times lie ahead for this masterpiece.RDR2 is exactly what I thought it would be... AMAZING! I've had it since it's release and I'm still roaming every bit of the terrain and finding all the Easter eggs I can before actually diving in to the story. Also I'm glad Rockstar held off on releasing the Online-Multiplayer. Gives people time to jump in and get a real feel for what FUN & EXCITING times lie ahead for this masterpiece. Also, you can't knock 17 million copies sold in it's first couple days. To all those complaining about story time and slowing down the player... Must I remind you, the game is set in 18 friggin 99! Go play GTA V if you wanna go fast lol. Imagine traveling from town to town on horseback back then. You'd spend half a day to 3 days, or even months if you were heading to a different region. And I don't have a problem with my controls. See they have this option in the controls to play with your sliders to maximize your experience. Auto aim is for chumps who run out in a hail of gun fire and kill everyone while getting shot to bits LMAO. Free-Aim is for Pros who like to take their time, find cover, and drop em like flies! If RDR2 had a difficulty option you auto-aim folks would play on "the easiest easy" difficulty. While us gaming VETS would play on Billy "The Kid" Difficulty, which would be the Ultimate challenge. I LOVE RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2! HANDS DOWN GAME OF THE YEAR!… Expand
  16. ZombieKos10
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Единственная игра rockstar, в которую мне довелось поиграть. И как же она хороша)
    Саундтрек 10/10
    Сюжет 9/10 Геймплей немного может надоедать из-за бесконечного катания на лошади, но он безусловно крут 9/10 Графическая состояние прекрасно 10/10 Атмосфера дикого запада отлично выдержана, легко погрузится с головой 10/10    Единственная игра rockstar, в которую мне довелось поиграть. И как же она хороша)
    Саундтрек 10/10
    Сюжет 9/10
    Геймплей немного может надоедать из-за бесконечного катания на лошади, но он безусловно крут 9/10
    Графическая состояние прекрасно 10/10
    Атмосфера дикого запада отлично выдержана, легко погрузится с головой 10/10
  17. Starward
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    This game is simply amazing, to the graphics, gunplay, and even voice acting. I found myself being lost in the story, despite my disinterest in the western style. The game, ontop of an amazing story, also has very fun gameplay with a variety of guns within the western time period. Ultimately, this game has plenty of things to sink your time into and combined with great story, fun gameplay,This game is simply amazing, to the graphics, gunplay, and even voice acting. I found myself being lost in the story, despite my disinterest in the western style. The game, ontop of an amazing story, also has very fun gameplay with a variety of guns within the western time period. Ultimately, this game has plenty of things to sink your time into and combined with great story, fun gameplay, and beautiful graphics, which all correspond with eachother very well. This game might not be perfect, but it surely is close.… Expand
  18. mikeycannon
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    All I can say is Arthur deserved a better send off. After ending the game I almost cried when I went back and saw pictures of healthy Arthur from the beginning of the game. Time is ****
  19. Kalaharidemon
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    Yet again Rockstar pulls out another amazing gaming Experience. Enjoyed every minute of this great story and builds a perfect prologue to the original title. Fantastic characters and environment and a true connection made to the protagonist. Would it it a 10 but there are some inventory / clunky movements that need to be smoothed out :)
  20. halfo
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Top stupidities I have read on why this game is so bad (read with whiny voice):

    1 - I can't run when I'm at camp. 2 - I can't fast travel from the beginning of the game. 3 - I can't skip the animation when you skin an animal. On a game that offers so much, if these are the best complains you can come up with to justify a bad rating, really, go play some random online FPS and leave    Top stupidities I have read on why this game is so bad (read with whiny voice):

    1 - I can't run when I'm at camp.
    2 - I can't fast travel from the beginning of the game.
    3 - I can't skip the animation when you skin an animal.

    On a game that offers so much, if these are the best complains you can come up with to justify a bad rating, really, go play some random online FPS and leave this for the ones who really can enjoy the good stuff.

    I have also read about how many bugs there are. Of course you will find some bugs from time to time in such a game, but the amount and the severity of the bugs are sure OK. The game experience is not ruined at all.

    There are only two possible ratings for such an unprecedented milestone in the game industry: 9 and 10. I respect the 9 ratings due to the principle that there is always room for improvement, and of course they could have done some things a whole lot better (particularly on story variations depending on your choices and honor). But 10's are not about polished games with no bugs at all or easy controls, they are reserved for the few masterpieces that are released every year. And this is sure one of them. 10 for me.    … Expand
  21. heyace
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I played RDR a lot in 2010-2011, complete play-throughs of the main story and all the side quests, as well as the online version. I found the immersion incredible and after a while, I realized that playing the game was more about being in the environment than just executing the next goal; the environment was so rich, I often found myself avoiding the next main story objective, wantingI played RDR a lot in 2010-2011, complete play-throughs of the main story and all the side quests, as well as the online version. I found the immersion incredible and after a while, I realized that playing the game was more about being in the environment than just executing the next goal; the environment was so rich, I often found myself avoiding the next main story objective, wanting instead to explore and enjoy the little things.

    I think this is one of the reasons I find RDR2 so good. After about 10 hours in, that feeling came back – I just wanted to be in the environment. The missions are fun, and the story is the best story I’ve found in a game, and so, consequently, I’m not in a rush to see it finish; it’s like when you realize you’re watching a really fantastic movie, and you don’t want it to end. A game offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in an environment more fully than a movie, and a correctly constructed open-world game allows you to do it at a leisurely pace rather than race from task to task, and still enjoy the time as it passes. If not, why bother making it open world? The world itself has to be the star of the show, as much as the missions, story, or anything else.

    I’ve played most open world games. Character movement is better in other franchises. Gunplay is better elsewhere, inventory management has better implementation examples in any number of other titles. However, as much as I love the other open worlds out there, none is quite as impressive to me as RDR2. The thought put into it is evident. The scale of the accomplishment is impressive. Dialogue between characters is exceptional, and when I compare it to many recent titles it makes them look lazy and amateur. Though it has bugs, I’ve encountered very few, which is a nice, refreshing change compared to the normal bug set I usually get from Bethesda or Ubisoft. This game not only feels polished, but contains all kinds of extra things that have exceeded my expectations in delightful ways. I’m not yet finished with the main story, though I feel like I’m close to the end – and I’m ready to give it the award for best story in a video game. The writing is superb.

    I acknowledge that some of this has to do with a fondness and sentimentality for RDR. To their credit, Rockstar seamlessly knitted RDR2’s prequel story into the beginning of RDR, and they knew exactly how to hit all the right emotional buttons for anyone who loved the 2010 title.

    There are always negative reviews of things. Some of the negative reviews I’ve read are, of course, not at all my experience. I’m 50+ hours into RDR2 and I’ve loved every minute of it; I don’t want it to end. A lot of it comes down to personal preference. In the seven years between RDR and RDR2, I played a lot of other open world games, and I realized very quickly into RDR2 that the pace of those games was not what the environment of West Elizabeth was all about. I remembered thinking to myself halfway through the game that someone who wasn’t patient was probably going to hate RDR2. Patience has its rewards, and sure enough, it made for an extremely rich, emotional experience story-wise, something I rarely – if ever – get from the other titles I’ve played. There’s plenty of action in this game if you want to engage action, but there’s also the slow pleasure of a casual poker game or a horse ride just to see the sights (as opposed to a ride to get to the start of a mission). Since I find the environment so enjoyable, the game works for me whereas it might not for someone who just wants to execute the main story as quickly as possible.

    I’m not unfamiliar with that desire; there are some games where I just want to get to the end because the world isn’t rich enough to hold my attention. With RDR2, as much as I want to complete the full story, I never want it to end…probably because it’ll be another seven years for a sequel.

    It’ll be worth waiting for if it’s this well made and executed. Hat’s off, Rockstar. You’re like the Kubrick of video gaming. Not a lot of output, but when you do…wow. Thanks for the good work.    … Expand
  22. GamePresscz
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Je nasnadě ocenit bezednou originalitu a odvahu vývojářů pustit se do tak rozsáhlého projektu. Red Dead Redemption 2 je projekt, který si zaslouží respekt nejen náš a hráčské komunity, ale učit by se z něj mohla i některá ostatní vývojářská studia. Rockstar Games opět dokázalo, že dokáží to, co ostatní považují za nemožné. GamePress cz
  23. AlexSus
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Ну на 8 пойдёт, прям вау как это клёво не было. Сюжет классный но могли бы сделать и более интереснее. Графон нормальный но и не вырви глаз. Развитие в лагере абсолютно бесполезное, просто фишка которая есть и всё, профита особого нету, ну разве что фаст тревел. Ну так под пивко покатит мой вердикт.Ну на 8 пойдёт, прям вау как это клёво не было. Сюжет классный но могли бы сделать и более интереснее. Графон нормальный но и не вырви глаз. Развитие в лагере абсолютно бесполезное, просто фишка которая есть и всё, профита особого нету, ну разве что фаст тревел. Ну так под пивко покатит мой вердикт.
  24. MERKUT
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This game is divine! Horse racing in which the eggs are compressed in the cold; beautiful graphics, it is amazing **** !; the plot is beautiful. It remains for this game to go on the PC and then the entire gaming audience will enjoy this candy!
  25. skydrone_flight
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    it's not a game, it's a life experience.This is a beautiful game. Maybe the best graphics ever to date in video games Fantastic
  26. JAPCA
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Game with the best graphics for 2018 and with an interesting plot with a large open world.Rockstar made a lot of Easter eggs in the game, and it's cool!At first, the plot may seem boring and not interesting,but after 30-40% of the game you will like.It's worth the money.I advise you to play!)
  27. Lestda
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I play just 53 hrs aprox... but I can not stop exploring and exploring. xD My social life is finished. What I like most about this game is the amount of interaction that exists with the Open World, it is truly amazing. 9/10, just fix min bugs.… Expand
  28. Fcheic
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    In my personal opinion I make two settings: First, it is not a game for everyone. I say this because it is a game worthy of appreciation and not play anyway.
    Second: It is a work of art when seen and understood the whole concept of what this game represents.
    Every minute is worth it, but only if you know how to appreciate the details without haste.
  29. bencrvr
    Dec 10, 2018
    7
    Beautiful world, bad interface. Definitely an amazing technical achievement. I enjoy riding the horse around and bonding with it and looking at the world. Hunting is pretty fun, I don't mind the animations there. But the animations get excessive and bog things down a lot and the controls often suck. The input lag sucks and the slow movement speed sucks. Deserves game of the year for theBeautiful world, bad interface. Definitely an amazing technical achievement. I enjoy riding the horse around and bonding with it and looking at the world. Hunting is pretty fun, I don't mind the animations there. But the animations get excessive and bog things down a lot and the controls often suck. The input lag sucks and the slow movement speed sucks. Deserves game of the year for the sheer scope and beauty of the world but it's often not fun to play. The story is stupid, I would have killed that Micah guy right away. Stopped playing the story when you break him out of jail and instead of blwing his brains out when he goes psycho, the game forces you to go along with him and protect him, which means killing an entire town. There's no sense of choice in the narrative until the end, which I'll never get to because **** Dutch and that gang, I'm a lone wolf. Would've left those stupid ****s behind right at the beginning. The narrative was too small in scope, I really don't give a **** about some gang, I want something a little wider in scope. The grandeur of the world felt sharply contrasted by the strict narrative. A choose your own adventure in this world would be sweet. Maybe that's what online is like, I'd better check it out.… Expand
  30. LeMonk999
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Amazing game!
    This game offers tremendous details and a quite authentic (?) experience of the old wild west accompanied by great story and fun stranger activities.
    Game-play It is easy enough to get the hang of it especially after the hand holding segments. And after a short while you'll be popping head-shots here and there. Horse-riding is great and I find myself preferring this    Amazing game!
    This game offers tremendous details and a quite authentic (?) experience of the old wild west accompanied by great story and fun stranger activities.

    Game-play
    It is easy enough to get the hang of it especially after the hand holding segments. And after a short while you'll be popping head-shots here and there. Horse-riding is great and I find myself preferring this method of navigation more than fast travelling so that I can enjoy the awesome environment and meeting weird strangers on the road.

    Hunting is a bit of a mixed bag as they have introduced a new 3-star system rating the quality of the game. You'll have to stop, observe, and then choose the right weapon to kill it for the perfect pelt. This, although quite fun on paper, impacts a little bit on the experience. Because hunting is not really necessary except for collecting perfect pelts in order to upgrade and craft pouches, clothing and your settlement. I find myself spending a bit too much time in searching and hunting. And if you don't perform a perfect kill, the quality of the pelts will be knocked down and you'll have to do it all over again...

    Story
    It was great! For a big fan of the first installment, it was a great ride. It helped flesh out the old known characters and at the same time introduce new distinct ones. The story made sense and is impact-ful. It is a well written prequel to the original RDR. I don't want to spoil the story so i'll leave it right here. All I can say is it will be able to satisfy old fans and new comers.

    The side missions add even depth to the main character as well. Sometimes some stranger missions will let you know more about his past and have more insights into his nature. while other missions have surprising easter eggs that will leave you smiling if you understood what it meant. I'd strongly suggest people not to miss these stranger missions as it is the best way Rockstar had made use of this side mission mechanics so far. and i hope they would keep on doing this to their upcoming franchises (GTA 6 maybe? please?)

    Graphics and mechanics
    Despite the fake HDR thing that's a bit of a let down. This game looks gorgeous in SDR! the dynamic weather system feels realistic and interacts with you. rains pour on you and your horse. mud gets splashed onto the horse as you ride through it. strong winds affect Arthur's walking animation. And most importantly, the horse's balls shrink or hang lower depending on the temperature!

    Small details are put into the game everywhere. you'll smell when you haven't taken a shower for a long time and animals will be able to detect you from a longer distance than usual. animal carcasses will progressively rot if left on the ground. Your horse poops and complains about walking through tough bushes.

    One little gripe i had with the game is the way your horse follows you to the next fast travel location on the train. nearly every time whenever i took the train to St Denise it will become suicidal and walks into the train causing it to be knocked back and drop any large items stowed on it.

    In short.
    Stunning game, didn't like the hunting    … Expand
  31. EgoTrippin
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    this game should be all time best game line up. the greatest open world game ever.

    Hail to the rockstar games.
  32. Newsmales
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Minor spoilers]

    I can't add much to the positives, those are given by many already and to reiterate, I have nothing to add to these many positive points. Unmatched graphics, compelling story (although temporarily), and a detailed world to explore that we haven't seen the likes of in our lives. The hunting, fishing and the mini-games are some of the most fun things I've ever done in video-games albeit that they are a little unrewarding. But there are some more things that need to be said.

    Quickly going over it, I'll start by saying that this game sets a new standard for the games of the future. Yet it also struggles with problems that should be way in the past by now. Most notably the controls. Most of the time they're unresponsive, clunky, and unsatisfactory. The gunplay is arcade-like with a pop-out-of-cover system that's downright bad. This makes the many missions in the game that involve multiple shooting galleries thrown at you in the form of waves of enemies very tedious. Moving your character feels like you're driving a vehicle, it doesn't feel organic. Whenever I try to stand in front of a desk or something of the like to grab something it feels like I'm parking a truck into a loading bay. The horses don't have a mind of their own outside of missions. This is particularly notable when you look back whilst being chased, perhaps to fire but after mere seconds your horse bumps into a tree or rock that is right in front of it. Another nuisance would be that the game is so full of wildlife that your horse runs over a rabbit about every five minutes of riding. Guns are selected for you in missions and magically appear on your back. To change them back to your preferred set is a chore you'll quickly get tired of. The list goes on. The fluidity and realism in this game is inconsistent.

    It's these things and the very numerous amount of bugs and glitches that really wear this game down over time as you play it. Especially the story, from Chapter 5 onwards it gets mediocre at its best. It's full of retcons, loose ends, and plot-holes. One example would be John Marston's daughter. We never heard a word about that. Another would be that in the first game it was mentioned that John left the gang after having been abandoned during a bank heist. We experience said heist happen, but he still runs with the gang for a while after that. As a final example, we never heard a word of Sadie and Charles in the first game despite them being both alive in the end. It's clear that Red Dead Redemption 2 was not planned or if it was, it surely lacks in some of the writing. Although, the first half of the story is stellar. The new characters are something to take note of, too. You really feel as if these people in the game are relatable. That's what makes them so well-written. It's merely that the story that accompanies these characters could've been better and more realistic. Chapter 5 is what particularly puts me off. It seemed like a tool to skip over some time in the story. In my eyes that particular chapter was pure lazy writing from beginning to end. The epilogue suffered a lot as well. It's length was by no means justified and provided little to nothing to the story. Some parts of the story could've been cut out entirely and it would've been just fine. Dare I say more concise and polished.

    To add, this game falls short in terms of feeling natural. It focuses on realism and the fact that this is your version of Arthur Morgan yet it insults that when you find that your choices in this game mean nothing at all. It also focuses so much on 'realism' that it becomes downright annoying. I have to keep track of my weight otherwise I suffer consequences but in order to do that I to either hunt or buy food for a ludicrous amount of money and then cook it one by one. Or I could eat 10 cans of beans. Right. It just feels unnecessary and particularly unrewarding. It's things like this that are in contrast to the rest of the game which is a movie-like experience.

    It is overall a great game but it really suffers from lack of polishing as well from it's own elements. This is a game that developers can learn a lot from in the future. As much from the good as from the bad. Thank you for reading my first ever review. Have a good day.    … Expand
  33. WenzelFegelein
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Красивый, проработанный мир по которому интересно гулять
    + за сюжет
    + за кооп
  34. Yugiohpojo
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    The story, characters, soundtrack and graphics are amazing, even the gameplay is fun, however, there are flaws with the gameplay aspect which can make the game a chore sometimes.
  35. Hrafn254
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I have to say, that the game (at least the currently available story portion) feels really amazing. But once you start sinking in the time, the wrinkles start to show. The world is fascinating, detailed to the finest level and given its size, that's an incredible feat. But the strive for authenticity take some of the fun from playing in it away. Especially the early hours are veryI have to say, that the game (at least the currently available story portion) feels really amazing. But once you start sinking in the time, the wrinkles start to show. The world is fascinating, detailed to the finest level and given its size, that's an incredible feat. But the strive for authenticity take some of the fun from playing in it away. Especially the early hours are very confusing and frustrating, trying to figure out, how things work, why in world this size is no apparent fast travel? Why can't you know the bonus objectives while playing the mission (for the first time)? Why are NPC reacting to you in weird and unexpected way? Why is your character behaving strange? Why are you being chased by the law by bumping into random NPC? It takes time to get used to the mechanics and the controls are quite clumsy and unpredictable. That's bit problematic, given that the game expects you to interact with the world very carefully or it will fight back your every action until you get back on track.
    The story is very good, despite you know (if you played the first game) what the events will eventually lead up to, but it builds the already-known characters in quite different way and makes them more life-like, with some genuine motivation for their behaviour, although not always in positive ways. It would be amazing if they could incorporate the cohesiveness between the cut-scenes and gameplay like they did in the last God of war, as the cuts between story bits and gameplay break the immersion, but that's just nitpicking. But what was very disappointing for me, was the story-mission composition. I had a feeling that I was either stuck in a walking simulator which was trying to deliver the story or in shooting gallery, where it felt that every citizen was a lawmen and I killed the population of given settlement many times over in a single mission. These things felt completely out of place given the realistic image the game is trying to create. So, story was interesting, it's delivery although not quite.
    These things lead me to conclusion, that although the game is technically and visually a generation ahead from anything I played in recent months, the other aspects don't quite match this quality. I don't doubt that the game is great, but in my opinion not as groundbreaking as many people (and reviewers) claim it to be.    … Expand
  36. OScube
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Missions are very restrictive but Rockstar has achieved a level of animation and world building that is unprecedented. If only we could approach missions as we desired.
  37. Techsensei
    Jul 5, 2020
    6
    this is in no way a masterpiece not even by a long shot. except for good graphics, there is nothing master or enjoyable, absolutely overhyped trash or the critics were paid off by rockstar. I will never trust the likes of IGN anymore
    -The gameplay is horrible and tedious.
    -gunbattles are trash -bad and sluggish controls -nothing enjoyable about the missions -80% of the game is just    this is in no way a masterpiece not even by a long shot. except for good graphics, there is nothing master or enjoyable, absolutely overhyped trash or the critics were paid off by rockstar. I will never trust the likes of IGN anymore
    -The gameplay is horrible and tedious.
    -gunbattles are trash
    -bad and sluggish controls
    -nothing enjoyable about the missions
    -80% of the game is just riding on the horse doing nothing
    -a lot of cliche one-liners
    -when you move Arthur in a house or at camp. he moves like a very old man. Not fun!
    -no proper fast travel
    -Terrible health setting!
    -there is no emotional connect with the main or any side character, in fact, you will barely remember any side character.

    Don't go by these so-called critics, all Bull!    … Expand
  38. TheDeputyHunter
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    An overall masterpiece, an in depth story but sometimes felt it was dragging on for too long. The story itself has some epic moments to which everyone can enjoy. However there are many mechanics within the game which break these are minor but can sometimes ruin the experience.
    Minor issues, and a great story but aggressive NPC’s which can make the bounty/wanted system feel annoying for    An overall masterpiece, an in depth story but sometimes felt it was dragging on for too long. The story itself has some epic moments to which everyone can enjoy. However there are many mechanics within the game which break these are minor but can sometimes ruin the experience.
    Minor issues, and a great story but aggressive NPC’s which can make the bounty/wanted system feel annoying for players.
    There are huge problems with the controls in the game, you could be mounting your horse and click a certain button which could make you grab an NPC, in a crowded area this is basically game over as many witnesses will run and give you a wanted level.    … Expand
  39. Gronak
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    This is the first Red Dead game I have played.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the development of characters, I haven't seen many games do as good a job. This was the most fun I've had playing a game in years, there aren't many games that are set in the wild west. Some people said the story was predictable, perhaps they had played the first game so could work things out - this is a    This is the first Red Dead game I have played.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the development of characters, I haven't seen many games do as good a job. This was the most fun I've had playing a game in years, there aren't many games that are set in the wild west. Some people said the story was predictable, perhaps they had played the first game so could work things out - this is a prequel, I did not see a lot of the things coming. The story really drew me in and had me feeling good or bad for characters. The graphics and animations are great, it really helps make the game feel alive. There are also plenty of things to interact with in the world making exploring all the more fun.

    One downside to the game is that the controls feel clunky, maybe if you played Red Dead Redemption 1 you will already be familiar so this won't be an issue, but I would often accidentally pull my gun on someone for example. Another issue is that some of the quests are buggy - I spent at least half an hour following someone on a horse because they fell off and didn't get back on.

    Once the game has been completed, there is not much to do at all - bounty collecting and hunting gets dull and repetitive.

    Overall the game is great and well worth purchasing. You should definitely be able to get your moneys worth, just don't expect to be playing it hours a day for months on the same save.    … Expand
  40. uaandrei
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    very nice and well polished game. really enjoyed thw story. the horse ridding was getting annoying at some point though
  41. Tsantaella
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    El juego me ha encantado, tiene tantas cosas buenas como la ambientación, la banda sonora, los detalles, etc, que nunca podría acabar de contarlas. Asi que voy a decir directamente lo que veo que falla en el juego:
    -Los controles se sienten muy pesados y lentos
    -Los tiroteos pueden ser lentos en ocasiones. -Algunas misiones no tienen sentido que estén en la historia principal. -No está    El juego me ha encantado, tiene tantas cosas buenas como la ambientación, la banda sonora, los detalles, etc, que nunca podría acabar de contarlas. Asi que voy a decir directamente lo que veo que falla en el juego:
    -Los controles se sienten muy pesados y lentos
    -Los tiroteos pueden ser lentos en ocasiones.
    -Algunas misiones no tienen sentido que estén en la historia principal.
    -No está en PC (aunque esta última no es que sea un punto gravísimo si tienes una consola)

    Sobre la gente que dice que el juego es aburrido, o que no tiene nada interesante, me gustaría comentar que a lo que están jugando es un Red Dead Redemption, no a un GTA. Si me van a venir a decir que el RDR1 tampoco era un GTA pero era mas divertido quiero aclarar una cosa: El RDR1 tenia misiones del mismo tipo que este, pero en ocasiones, tenias la típica misión de un NPC loco que te hacia salirte totalmente del mundo del videojuego solo para recordarte que estas en un ""GTA PERO DEL OESTE"". Este juego quiere que te sientas dentro de el mientras te va contando la historia, esta clarísimo que va a haber viajes largos a caballo con conversaciones largas.    … Expand
  42. Thiccbanana17
    Dec 12, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm gonna split this into two: the online and the story.
    Story: The story was absolutely perfect. Whoever wrote this game should get a reward, the dialogue is great, the characters are well written, the soundtrack is my favorite Rockstar soundtrack ever. Everything was perfect, but the game hits a low point after the Saint Denis bank heist gone wrong. Your ship somehow sinks, you somehow find every gang member on the ship together, and you somehow get caught up in a war. It just seems random. Games like five finger fillet, poker, or just sitting around a campfire at night with the gang is enjoyable. The free world is even better, the amount of detail Rockstar put in this game is incredible. One of the main problems of this game, though, is the shooting. Rockstar holds your hand and once you turn off aim assist, it's like Arthur is blind. The cover system is the worst too, and it's downright annoying. Overall, the story is a 4.5/5
    The online mode- Online is fun in the beginning, you get busted out and in the finale you get to suit up like ghetto iron Man, but from there it gets a bit slow and grindy. Game modes are fun to play, but the free-world is just so stripped of the story mode. They got rid of the side games like poker or five finger fillet, which would've been fun to play with friends. Fishing is the only game you have in online, but it's such a chore to have to rank up, get a bow, have to upgrade that bow. Overall, online in it's current state is lackluster, and a tad disappointing. 2.5/5
    Overall: 7/10    … Expand
  43. Bbplayer
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    If I could get if a 9.5 I would. The game is SO reactive to how you play, the honor system is great and the story is something to sit back and enjoy! There is so much to do outside of the main story as well.
    The only cons I have for the game are: The controls can be iffy especially during gunfights and the start is very slow if you haven't played red dead 1. If those were changed, the    If I could get if a 9.5 I would. The game is SO reactive to how you play, the honor system is great and the story is something to sit back and enjoy! There is so much to do outside of the main story as well.
    The only cons I have for the game are: The controls can be iffy especially during gunfights and the start is very slow if you haven't played red dead 1. If those were changed, the game would be a 10 for me. Highly recommend you give it a shot!    … Expand
  44. alone_to_die
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get deep I would like to explain my experience with you so that you can judge my critiques and such based on my experience. NO SPOILERS!

    ----I played RDR2 on the PS4-release, not the best way to play this game as its aged hardware is shown in the performance and average load-temps of the console.

    ----I have completed the game 76% my first run, and then I 85% completed it a second run... there is just too much to do. I believe I have a total of 100-120 hours sunk into this game as-of November 24, 2018. I am working on a 3rd play through which I will experiment with decisions and different hunting methods earlier than I did the other two.

    Now, to the straight forward stuff. Basic, need to knows.
    ----Ups:
    - Beautiful: This game is on of the best looking games out today and will not be aging badly for some time.
    - Story: It's no secret that Rockstar puts a lot of effort into making their stories tick like a clock, but this one knocked me off my chair. Not only did it tie up all the stories that needed to be answered from RDR1, but it gave me a new vision of what I had questioned about so many years ago. Great writing and pacing allows this almost 8 season long TV series, continue to intrigue and cause me to think deep, even after several runs. Characters make their own decisions that impact those around them, and Arthur is not told what he needs to think, he comes to his own conclusions and begins to do what he believes is best... Amazing to see a characters with actual humanity.
    - The Living World: The massive open world was to my surprise almost half the size of GTA 5 which at first made me hesitant. But the in gaming, the worlds size only shows it's true form through travel and experience through it; RDR2's world is living, which means every NPC has it's own life it must attend to as you rob trains and steal wagons. The animals behave correctly to situations, and stay together in herds or stay solitary, depending on the species. The world's environment feels real, not some half-ass'd forest shooter... FC4/5.
    - Things to do: Most games today have filler content inside their world to occupy the time of the gamer. Games like most of the AC franchise abused this, making it a very unwanted approach to open worlds. RDR2 thought does not have filler, it has a living, breathing world. People need assistance, animals behave according to your actions, NPC town folk respond to your decisions. You could either rob the store, or gain enough honor so that you get good discounts. Hunting, fishing, story missions, side quests, and random events are all triggered by the player, and this is a constant and it is rare for the triggered events to be similar to the last 10 or so that the player has been either subjected to or suggested to do.
    - The Ending Spoilers!!!: The ending was majestic, gracious, and fulfilling. I had the good ending, so Arthur died with fulfillment of his goal of delivering John safely to a future without outlaws and the untamed westerners. Arther's character arch is satisfying and give the player a sense of a grander scope that Rockstar has built this world into, a universe that mirrors ours. The west has been taimed...

    -----Downs:
    - Performance: On the older console, it does not run well. The PS4 does it's best so it's not the games fault that it's too beautiful. The XBOX One X though has amazing textures and performance, as comparing my PS4 to my friends XBOX X in the town of Valentine, the quality and performance were dramatically better on the newer, superior hardware.
    - Controls: The controls are the same with almost every other Rockstar game, clunking, and filled with different set configurations like half-pulled R2 or RB to prepare to draw for a duel. The aiming is extremely dependent on aim-assist and you would figure that Rockstar would have learned after 4 games but, at this point I think it's just their trade-mark now.
    - Chapter 5 Spoiler!!!: This chapter slows the game, with repetitive missions of go, shoot, slowly walk, shoot, leave/escape. It is a refreshing and nice break from the Pinkerton's and the other stresses of the Lemoyne, New Haven, and such. This chapter could have been done better I believe, with at the beginning, Arthur so happens to wash up only hundreds of feet from his buds, and the ship they were on also gets into a storm... just their luck.
    - Transition into the Epilogue: After the end of chapter 6, the epilogue begins. But what happens in the end of chapter 6 is very strong, and had me shocked, awed, and emotional for more than a couple of minutes, more like hours. But instead of slowing down and just letting the player realize what had happened, to ingest the importance of the events, it slings you into John Marston's farm simulator for a whole half-hour.

    ----Conclusion
    Buy this game... even at a premium price. The experience is amazing for those who enjoy a good story with sophisticated story telling.    … Expand
  45. Mudblood47
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    One of the most engrossing games I've ever played with a living breathing open world to explore. Accompanied by a story that features a diverse cast of well written and engaging characters that invest you in their story. This isn't a great game because it's flawless, it's a great game because the things it does well, it does exceptionally well and those things at least to me, matter farOne of the most engrossing games I've ever played with a living breathing open world to explore. Accompanied by a story that features a diverse cast of well written and engaging characters that invest you in their story. This isn't a great game because it's flawless, it's a great game because the things it does well, it does exceptionally well and those things at least to me, matter far more than more minor albeit frustrating concerns that many have already addressed.

    The controls are a bit clunky they take some getting used to and they will probably get you into trouble a few times in the early game, once you catch on to the pace of the game and have familiarized yourself this issue largely fades into the background. Another problem that has always plagued Rockstars games is insanely linear mission design, the story being told is well worth this irritation but failing missions at the drop of a hat for not going about it the way the devs wanted you to is a weirdly incongruous approach for a game where outside of missions you can go anywhere and do anything. This isn't to say the missions are bad, just overly restrictive to the point where they aren't using the game to its fullest potential.

    These gripes aside though the game never failed to keep me invested with an immense amount of content to appeal to all kinds I can see myself taking my time with this to 100% it as I do so few games these days as most of them are loaded down with unnecessary busywork, this games side activities require more thought and as such I don't feel like I'm just checking boxes.

    I can see some being turned off by slow pace of the game as the realism certainly gets in the way of efficiency, but it makes the game feel all the more authentic and I was happy for the trade off personally, The gamey nature of hunting in games like Assassin's Creed always turned me off so this is a great change of pace.

    Overall I think regardless of whether it's your cup of tea the boundaries Red Dead Redemption 2 pushes are hard to deny in terms of world design at the very least. This is the kind of exciting game I hope to play everytime I fire up a new one. More, please.    … Expand
  46. Outlawdundee
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Game is great the story starts slow but gets better the more you play really like game play mechanics and it has a really great story overall and it has the best graphics and animations i ever seen and the side missions feel like main story missions and this is one of the most detailed games i ever seen and hunting in this game is pretty realistic like the rest of the game but it has a fewGame is great the story starts slow but gets better the more you play really like game play mechanics and it has a really great story overall and it has the best graphics and animations i ever seen and the side missions feel like main story missions and this is one of the most detailed games i ever seen and hunting in this game is pretty realistic like the rest of the game but it has a few problems first of all you can only walk in certain areas of the game especially the camp alot of people including me really hate this and it really slows down the pace of the game i mean why cant we at least jog or run second the controls feel a bit slow but you can ajust them in the options menu second of all some of the challenges especially the gambler challenge relly on luck more than skill other people and myself find this really annoying and unfair overall the game is great and it is game of the year i wolud recommend this game to every one… Expand
  47. Cml182
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Still looks great years later.

    10 - All Time Favorite
    9 - Almost Perfect
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Enjoyable
    5 - Average
    4 - Not for me
    3 - Didn't like it
    2 - Bad
    1 - Horrible
    0 - Unplayable
  48. iandev99
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    Beautiful but boring as fook. Where are they going with them controls? Was more like a long boring movie than a game.
  49. Ikkey
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    While not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out ofWhile not perfect, this game surpassed all expectations for me. I have never enjoyed a video game as much as i did with this one. The story, characters, too much detail. It has everything I wanted a game to have and i commend it for that. While the gameplay is less than stellar as usual for Rockstar, and the Epilogue coming in Immediately after an emotionally driven finale took me out of it for a bit. Outside of that, this game is the best game Rockstar has ever put out. And this game deserves all the praise. Especially after GTAV being one of the less enjoyable games for me with a story I couldn't connect or relate to. I'm glad the folks over at Rockstar finally finished it.… Expand
  50. coolwali
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    A game that feels like it resents being a game. One who's missions take away any sense of agency from the player and are so otherwise scripted that it defies belief.

    Try to be creative during a stealth mission? You get a game over and are forced to follow a slow NPC instead of using the mechanics to create your own path. Try to kill a guy you're chasing in a mission tha game tells you    A game that feels like it resents being a game. One who's missions take away any sense of agency from the player and are so otherwise scripted that it defies belief.

    Try to be creative during a stealth mission? You get a game over and are forced to follow a slow NPC instead of using the mechanics to create your own path. Try to kill a guy you're chasing in a mission tha game tells you to kill? Game over. You weren't supposed to kill him yet, it's not cinematic enough.

    Add in the rigid and unresponsive gameplay that hasn't evolved much since 2008 and you have an odd game. A game that has a gorgeous and technically proficient world, but with mission design and gameplay that feels designed for a cheap 3rd person shooter from 2007.

    The story is amazing but at times I wish I were watching this as a TV show. At least I could fast-forward through the boring parts then.    … Expand
  51. Nima_wolf
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    This game is so beautiful I can say this game is about how much you can use it sooo beautiful I love this game
  52. Arkhaya
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never touched the previous game, neither was I a huge western fan but this game allowed me to enjoy something I never touched or was interested in.
    The game has a lot of things to do with all mechanics flushed out. The best thing about this game is that there are different ways to do things and to experience things. Just because you are an outlaw, you don't necessarily have to be bad.
    This game has things a lot of other games should have. Things like massive character building, real life based mechanics, repetitive yet different tasks to do.
    But the game isn't completely perfect. The shooting and aiming in this game can be a lot better but it doesn't worsen the gameplay which allows it still feel realistic.

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

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

    TL;DR: This game will fulfill your cowboy, western fantasies, and even if you have no interest, have a test or a look at the game, maybe it has something to offer to you, with more than just what you can see on the outside.    … Expand
  53. andrewstencel
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Okay, so the game is pretty great after it picks up on the open world and mission structure, but for me, at least, that's pretty much it. That said, the game is not a masterpiece, as it introduces many micro gameplay systems akin to simulation, that can be a bit cumbersome at times, but its overall mission structure and world are worthy of many hours playing.
  54. freyes5291
    Feb 8, 2021
    0
    The game would have gotten better then 0, had it released multiplayer in a timely fashion. Also, priority on when you can start playing based on how much money you spent on the game? No thanks. Thanks Rockstar for wasting $60 of my hard earned American dollars for a snake without the venom. Biggest let down of the year.
    UPDATE: Still haven't added the "Stand-off" feature to deathmatch(no    The game would have gotten better then 0, had it released multiplayer in a timely fashion. Also, priority on when you can start playing based on how much money you spent on the game? No thanks. Thanks Rockstar for wasting $60 of my hard earned American dollars for a snake without the venom. Biggest let down of the year.
    UPDATE: Still haven't added the "Stand-off" feature to deathmatch(no deathmatch mode added still)
    TOTAL GARBAGE!    … Expand
  55. MR_laiyon
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    So, the game isnt perfect, because the gameplay can be repetitive or because there is WAY to much horse riding. But, I really like it. I love roleplay so this game is perfect for me and if you like gigantics and beautifuls worlds full of really good wrotted characters (with also 2000 ways to kill them) you would like exploring this world as Arthur. Thats just my opinion and I can alsoSo, the game isnt perfect, because the gameplay can be repetitive or because there is WAY to much horse riding. But, I really like it. I love roleplay so this game is perfect for me and if you like gigantics and beautifuls worlds full of really good wrotted characters (with also 2000 ways to kill them) you would like exploring this world as Arthur. Thats just my opinion and I can also understand that people dont like the game but, I think you really should try that amazing experience (also if you want to try it wait for the solds of christmas cause 80(canadian)$ is a little bit to much for just a try) now make your own opinion ( ^ω^ )… Expand
  56. chaersi
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I've been playing the game on average for a few hours each day since its release but I'm still only at about 50% completion - this should give you some idea of the game's depth. There is so much to do and explore. Even when wandering around what appears to be an empty, barren but beautiful landscape you will inevitably stumble into some adventure.

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

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

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

    As always Rockstar controls leave something to be desired but they are acceptable and with some adjustments do not distract from the gaming experience.    … Expand
  57. MattyTheBigGey
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rockstar does an excellent job at creating a character-driven narrative and refining the already-existing and new game mechanics. This game really sets the bar for open-world singleplay games with depth and immersion.
    My only critique is the repetition of shootouts, where the game resorts to sending waves of enemies to increase difficulty. There was also a massive dip in quality in Chapter 5: Guarma, and the whole chapter seemed redundant and subjected the player to waves of enemies with little story.    … Expand
  58. Zoflo
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    I Love this game, The world is rich and filled with content to explore. The story is pretty good considering i found myself eager to see what happened next. The music was good, and even atmospheric at times. The only thing I can complain about is a certain story decision Rockstar made in the late game but I won't go into that cause of spoilers. All in all hands down my favorite title ofI Love this game, The world is rich and filled with content to explore. The story is pretty good considering i found myself eager to see what happened next. The music was good, and even atmospheric at times. The only thing I can complain about is a certain story decision Rockstar made in the late game but I won't go into that cause of spoilers. All in all hands down my favorite title of the year. In my opinion I think it deserves the 97 for this gen console.

    I even thought it was good enough to play through a second time cause of the replay ability it has So many side quests, countless interactions, and a lot to work towards. I don't regret the 60 dollars I payed for it in the slightest, and I can't wait to see what multiplayer has to offer.

    Overall I think Rockstar outdid themselves on the story mode alone, I would recommend it to anyone and especially western lovers.    … Expand
  59. zhangchuqiao123
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    This is not a fast food game and I don't think this game is so suitable for those who just want to rush through the game enjoying the thrill of gun fight.

    Rockstar has brought us a game to live a real cowboy life. However, living a real cowboy life not only means you can rob bank and shoot people, but also means you need to do chores. The horse riding is indeed long but I'd glad I can    This is not a fast food game and I don't think this game is so suitable for those who just want to rush through the game enjoying the thrill of gun fight.

    Rockstar has brought us a game to live a real cowboy life. However, living a real cowboy life not only means you can rob bank and shoot people, but also means you need to do chores. The horse riding is indeed long but I'd glad I can always find some interesting people along the way. The controls, well, I personally adopt them very quickly and have no problem with that. Besides the awesome storytelling, I actually really enjoy the pace of this game-- not so fast, not so slow, just perfect for me. Except I cannot fight with wild animals on the horseback, everything is just fine.

    I do understand those people who give 5/10 or even lower. This game is not for everyone to love It's too slow and too detailed for many players. The more problematic thing is, these details not always improve player's experience. About these details, some people like them, some do not, it's absolutely normal. RDR2 is definitely not "GTA: into the west" and it never will be. RDR2 is more serious and less ironic, with more reality in nature.

    The reason why I give 9/10 is because the present version still has some bugs. I'm so surprised that Arthur can get stuck in so many places. I'm now more that 1/3 completion, maybe I can come back later to give a more overall review when I finish the whole game. Although that would be 1.5 years later perhaps.    … Expand
  60. LoZ_Review
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    Uhm, after done 70% story of this game, I summary this :
    Gameplay : 9.2/10 (Wow, realistic and detail, best npc I have ever seen, slow but very good gameplay,
    but mission is little bit bored and cycles, but with insane deadeye, movement and graphics, Its seem good) Audio : 9.5/10 (Very good and realistic sound, damn good music and actors, they are good story tellers) Graphics : 9.6/10    Uhm, after done 70% story of this game, I summary this :
    Gameplay : 9.2/10 (Wow, realistic and detail, best npc I have ever seen, slow but very good gameplay,
    but mission is little bit bored and cycles, but with insane deadeye, movement and
    graphics, Its seem good)
    Audio : 9.5/10 (Very good and realistic sound, damn good music and actors, they are good story tellers)
    Graphics : 9.6/10 (good, insane snow effect, dirty clothes, so good, western so cool in this game)
    Story : 9.0/10 (A falling down gang, story teller fine, good game)
    Some other things : 8.5/10 (extra missons are great; the game has quiet many errors, such as weapon
    switch, etc, effect alot of in my gameplay)

    Final Score : 9.1 (Amazing, Unforgettable)    … Expand
  61. HappilyMoist
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    The game is super slow at times and definitely clunky, which definitely affects the pacing. You can't deny that. But the game has moments and times that counteract the slow gameplay and helps to strengthen the immersion.
  62. Phantom90
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    In an era where teririble games are released and that is considered normal, alone comes this!
    Red dead redemption 2 is pretty damn close to perfect, you’re eased into it at first and then by chapter 3 it’s literally game on! Game of the year by a long margin.
  63. yusuf_dgn
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Graphics : 10
    Gameplay : 9
    Atmosphere : 10
    Story : 9
  64. fnkrjnkie
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic!!! I put over 200hrs into it and loved every minute. The story, graphics, the music, the atmosphere. This truly is a top notch work of art. I am glad I gave it another chance. I am also glad I gave up on it and quit back when it came out because i don't think I would have gave it another shot had I beaten it back on ps4. This is a fantastic experience. When you playThis game is fantastic!!! I put over 200hrs into it and loved every minute. The story, graphics, the music, the atmosphere. This truly is a top notch work of art. I am glad I gave it another chance. I am also glad I gave up on it and quit back when it came out because i don't think I would have gave it another shot had I beaten it back on ps4. This is a fantastic experience. When you play it... you can really see and feel all the creative laid design choices and how smart they were implemented. same goes for fast travel. it forces you to really experience the game. not just play. That was a great experience. Thank you Rockstar!… Expand
  65. tram1872
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Characters, gameplay and story are great. Simply one of the best games ever made.
  66. RvH8484
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    I appreciate the varied open world RDR2 offers. Good graphics and a decent storyline. It misses some of the more adult and deep/darker themes of a game like the Withcher 3. Still a very satisfying experience.
  67. Drozdd_Mel
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Пиздатая игра, играл у друга ведь я бомж. Жду когда (если) портонут на пк. Сама игра чудесная, графон которым можно брать и обмазываться, Куча деталей, костюмов, член коня всё просто ахуенно. Количество разного оружия. Как же я ахуеваю когда убиваешь людей на дуеле или просто пока катаешся на лошади. Эта игра заставляет по чувствовать себя ковбоем когда ты весь в дерьме стоишь и пьёшь кофеПиздатая игра, играл у друга ведь я бомж. Жду когда (если) портонут на пк. Сама игра чудесная, графон которым можно брать и обмазываться, Куча деталей, костюмов, член коня всё просто ахуенно. Количество разного оружия. Как же я ахуеваю когда убиваешь людей на дуеле или просто пока катаешся на лошади. Эта игра заставляет по чувствовать себя ковбоем когда ты весь в дерьме стоишь и пьёшь кофе смотря на красивый закат. Просто офигенно. Если будет грамотный порт на пк, то я готов простить даже если моя ''Плотва" застрянет по среди дороги.… Expand
  68. spjuut
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    This game is something i've never experienced before. The realistic mechanics and animations and the loving touch from rockstar makes this a true masterpiece imo. The story is also the best i've experienced and never, not once in the stroy did i feel like i didn't want to do it. The graphics are incredible and the map is layed out very good. This world really feels alive with details likeThis game is something i've never experienced before. The realistic mechanics and animations and the loving touch from rockstar makes this a true masterpiece imo. The story is also the best i've experienced and never, not once in the stroy did i feel like i didn't want to do it. The graphics are incredible and the map is layed out very good. This world really feels alive with details like interacting with npc's which makes it even more alive. I will defenitely play it more than once.… Expand
  69. CerealKilla
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Absolutely brilliant game! Haven't spent too much time with the online mode yet but the story mode is phenomenal. Games like this don't come around very often but when you find one like this it really puts into perspective what all games should be striving to achieve.
  70. ThomasMarston
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very good game. It let you see how the gang changed from time to time and you can't enjoy every second in the game like a real Western cowboys. I've been a fan since the Red Dead Redemption and I can say that this game sastify my waiting for the sequel(or prequel). Every movement in the game was described perfectly and it feel like Rockstar has given all they canRed Dead Redemption 2 is a very good game. It let you see how the gang changed from time to time and you can't enjoy every second in the game like a real Western cowboys. I've been a fan since the Red Dead Redemption and I can say that this game sastify my waiting for the sequel(or prequel). Every movement in the game was described perfectly and it feel like Rockstar has given all they can for this game.… Expand
  71. RathorSSj3
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Un juego excepcional en todos sus aspectos. Unos gráficos y unas animaciones excelentes. Una cantidad de contenido abrumadora. Un modo historia muy acorde con la primera entrega y con una trama bien lograda y adecuada. Una ambientación increíble; paisajes espectaculares. La carisma y la personalidad del personaje claramente extraordinarios. Numerosos detalles y una inteligencia artificialUn juego excepcional en todos sus aspectos. Unos gráficos y unas animaciones excelentes. Una cantidad de contenido abrumadora. Un modo historia muy acorde con la primera entrega y con una trama bien lograda y adecuada. Una ambientación increíble; paisajes espectaculares. La carisma y la personalidad del personaje claramente extraordinarios. Numerosos detalles y una inteligencia artificial sorprendente. Una banda sonora espectacular. Duración prácticamente ilimitada. Sin duda, un juego que roza la perfección.… Expand
  72. Nasum
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Most of the negative reviews seem to be from people who either do not own the game or did not finish it.

    The controls are great. You do feel like a human person and not a gymnast filled with helium however, and this seems to have angered some. The gun play is satisfying. You have the option to free aim though the aim assist is intuitive and 99% of the time locks on the enemy I an    Most of the negative reviews seem to be from people who either do not own the game or did not finish it.

    The controls are great. You do feel like a human person and not a gymnast filled with helium however, and this seems to have angered some. The gun play is satisfying. You have the option to free aim though the aim assist is intuitive and 99% of the time locks on the enemy I an intending to shoot. The game is beautiful, the story line and characters are engaging. I can't recommend this enough. It's deserves the critical claim is has received.

    Some of the most useless criticism revolves around the game being "Go here, do this, go there, do that". Yeah, games have to have objectives, often where you travel.

    I can't imagine what more someone would want in a virtual cowboy game. It is exactly what you want it to be, don't buy the negative hype.    … Expand
  73. Weeznaz
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    This is my first game review. I haven't even finished the main story of RDR2, not most of the side quests, but wanted to get my thoughts out there. While I think this game is incredible, it's not perfect and to be honest it has a lot to learn from another game developer, Bethesda. There are many aspects from Fallout 4 I would love to see in a future Rockstar release.

    1: There's no fast    This is my first game review. I haven't even finished the main story of RDR2, not most of the side quests, but wanted to get my thoughts out there. While I think this game is incredible, it's not perfect and to be honest it has a lot to learn from another game developer, Bethesda. There are many aspects from Fallout 4 I would love to see in a future Rockstar release.

    1: There's no fast travel. I have spent way to much IRL time galloping across the map to get to quests. It's gotten so annoying that I am hard focusing on the main quest, ignoring the side quest right now. I prefer Fallout 4's method where you have to discover every new place once, but afterwards there is a decent fast travel system implemented.

    2: While RDR2 technically has a first person shooter mode, it is not good. Funny enough Fallout 4's first person shooting is more conventional, and more to my liking, but Fallout 4's 3rd person is unplayable. I would like an open world game where I can switch between Rockstar's 3rd person and, any competent first person shooter.

    3: Fallout 4 has a faster body looting system. I don't like it when Arthur takes forever to loot all the bodies he kills. Also Fallout 4 lets me steal clothing, why can't I do this in RDR2? Some of the enemies have cool looking clothing, but I can only steal their hat?

    4: I prefer the settlement building of Fallout 4 to the pre built camps from RDR2. In Fallout 4 I got to help customize my crib, I can't give the campsites any real character or arrange them. I'm not saying RDR2 needs to have physics breaking moments like Fallout 4, but I would like the ability to customize my crash pad.

    5: Fallout 4 and RDR2 have weapon management issues, but I slightly lean in the direction of Fallout 4. This is because Fallout 4 allows me to carry LOTS of unique weapons, meanwhile in RDR2 I get the sense that weapon carrying is more limited. While I love the weapon wheel from RDR2, and the multiple ammo types, I do wish RDR2 had a little bit better weapon variety. I understand the game is set in a realistic setting, but I can dream I guess.

    6: V.A.T.S has a more user friendly activation. While overall I prefer Dead Eye, I would like to press a button to activate Dead Eye and for it to be easier to use such as V.A.T.S. You can re balance Dead Eye, but I don't use it very much because I don't find it too easy to use.

    7: Fallout 4 has a drug crafting system which is more interesting and, for me, easier to use/figure out if it exists. I love Jet and Psycho in Fallout 4, I wish there was a counterpart in RDR2.

    8: Fallout 4 does not hide any weapons behind progression in the main story line. I haven't finished RDR2 story, I can't get access to the repeating shotgun. I want to buy it so bad, but for "reasons" I can't get it.

    9: Fallout 4 allows you to bring a cute dog with you into combat. After doing this, I am going to want to bring a dog with me in all open world games.

    Bonus issues I would like to vent about:

    Why does this game keep putting my damn weapons in my horse? I should have restarted a few missions after realizing my weapons didn't come with me after I get off my horse.

    These are my thoughts. Let me know what you think.    … Expand
  74. kruqnut
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    10/10, has flaws, but no game is perfect or can please everyone. Was a truly memorable experience and I have never had a video game impact me as emotionally as this work of art.

    I've been playing games for 30 years and this one is above and beyond anything I have ever experienced. It plays slow, and tedious, it kicks the norms of game progression in the nads. I've never played a game    10/10, has flaws, but no game is perfect or can please everyone. Was a truly memorable experience and I have never had a video game impact me as emotionally as this work of art.

    I've been playing games for 30 years and this one is above and beyond anything I have ever experienced.

    It plays slow, and tedious, it kicks the norms of game progression in the nads. I've never played a game that had the balls to slap your hard work in the face, and make you get weaker as you progressed just to fit a narrative.

    Maybe as a video game specifically it's not a 10/10, but when you view it as a piece of art, it is.

    Complaints about riding to missions are from people who don't give a **** to hear a story etc.

    If you just want a game for the gunplay go buy COD BLOPS 4, no story there to waste your time, you can just shoot and shoot and shoot.

    This is about the story, it's about the art.    … Expand
  75. BekaFet
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    Norm igra, pravda naskuchila, spaidy byl luchshe( Po idee luchshe kupit na avito za 4k ne ochen, rockstar idi nahuy
    Write on russian, be tolernat to me or you rasist
  76. NinnjaCone
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Mano... O jogo é foda pra caralho meu parceiro, então vai comprar logo essa porra, em vez de ficar lendo aqui review de povo gringo tudo viado.
  77. FattyHaggs
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
    So You Wanna Be A Cowboy? Well now you can.an absolute immersive game of the wild west.that storm though!!! AMAZING. totally raised the bar on gaming standards.a completely different experience from an other game from any other era.
  78. dzhambulat2005
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
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  79. Esfor
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Поставил оценку 9 из 10 за замечательный сюжет, физику, атмосферу, в общем кампания получилась отличной. но вот онлайн очень хренорвый вышел
  80. Quicksilver2024
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    The game was amazing, and the story was incredible, but some slight movement issues.
  81. Crooq
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    This is just fantastic. A bit slow story movement in the beginning - but then it explodes. Speechless.
  82. Lack_of_Luck
    Dec 7, 2018
    3
    Скучная, монотонная игра с незаслуженно высоким для нее рейтингом.
  83. fabiola1
    May 5, 2021
    9
    excelente juego muy adictivo! no puedo dejar de jugarlo. totalmente recomendado
  84. oskarr
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This score is to the almost the story alone. It's one of my favourite games ever but I will probably never play the story again, because it's so long. The story is an amazing one-time experience. Other than the story I really liked the charachters and the enviroment in the game is just amazing.
  85. Hegels_Brother
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    The most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. ForThe most amazing game, that draws you in as you progress. There is sadness as characters are lost and satisfaction as perceived wrongs are righted. The game accelerates as you move through the missions. Some of the reviews on here seem by players who haven't got beyond basic training. This is a shame as they have missed out on some dramatic missions. There are always surprises. For example, the stunning song that accompanies your ride back, later on, after the gang has been going through a particularly bad patch. The game is immersive and you want to be part of this world. This is what makes it 97%. Not whether the controls are simple enough (they are fine) or whether you can't transport instantly to sites (there is fast travel later) or that an ageing gunfighter doesn't move like spiderman. Superb.… Expand
  86. Nalve
    Dec 8, 2018
    6
    Как по по моему мнению игра показалась очень скучной . Первые 10 часов геймплея я играл с удовольствием , а потом игра уже надоела .
    Плюсы игры:
    1.Атмосфера С одной стороны атмосфера просто самая лучшая,что я видел , а с другой очень уж скучно Минусы: 1.Скучный сюжет 2.Навязчивый реализм 3.Озвучка    Как по по моему мнению игра показалась очень скучной . Первые 10 часов геймплея я играл с удовольствием , а потом игра уже надоела .
    Плюсы игры:
    1.Атмосфера
    С одной стороны атмосфера просто самая лучшая,что я видел , а с другой очень уж скучно
    Минусы:
    1.Скучный сюжет
    2.Навязчивый реализм
    3.Озвучка
  87. leznis
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Best game ever!
    That game is so much realistic, that textures, gameplay, it's beautifull!
  88. Succ2000
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a amazing game with a brilliant story, amazing graphics and visuals and great gameplay and must say has some interesting mechanics and unique ones as well as combat is very immersive and the world is full on detail. the world and game follows in a realist approach and brings many of rockstars games old features ( Like Gta's san andreas ) Weight system and will affect your character, another thing is the weapon hostler and i must say it can be a bit of a problem for some players but i got uses to it as you can only carry 3-4 guns but you will be able to carry more on your horse so make sure to pick out the right weapon when in tense situations.

    Tips.
    1. make sure to get past chapter 1 as the next chapter will be the best for exploration
    2. always stack up on tonic as food won't heal you as it will only regenerate health over time
    3. Make sure to carry horse revive because you trip on very small object like small rocks.
    4. Micah sucks (Don't search Why)    … Expand
  89. Blackx2345
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and one of the finest characters in the history of video game is Arthur morgan . I am going to rate the story 10/10 gameplay 9/10 details 20/10
  90. Serginho07
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Это не игра, это нечто большее. Спасибо Rockstar за эти эмоции, я вас обожаю.
  91. hiesh_morigan
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    Безумно красивая игра,насыщенная разнообразными и не надоедливыми миссиями.Хороший сюжет.Лучшая детализация и классная атмосфера!Всем советую
    Из минусов только излишний реализм(динамика в онлайне отсутствует).
  92. Comradely
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    A solid narrative-driven title where beauty often comes at the cost of a lack of coherent and accessible game design. Most will have fun spending hours traversing the vast open world filled with opportunities and insane attention to detail. Some, however, will find many of the mechanics to be arduous and ultimately unrewarding. I’m somewhere in the middle. I love the aesthetic and theA solid narrative-driven title where beauty often comes at the cost of a lack of coherent and accessible game design. Most will have fun spending hours traversing the vast open world filled with opportunities and insane attention to detail. Some, however, will find many of the mechanics to be arduous and ultimately unrewarding. I’m somewhere in the middle. I love the aesthetic and the setting rules. But the controls are clunky, the menial tasks required (to e.g. care for your horse, keep your health from faltering etc) are tiresome and the honour system is based on an extremely lame moral compass.

    Having said that, I find a lot of the user scores on here to be quite tedious. Wealth is extremely easy to come by (there are a plethora of locations where there are gold bars, $500, simply sitting there for you to take). Train robberies ARE rewarding if done right. Having a bounty on your head isn’t a pain, bounty hunters are easy enough to kill. The combat with free aim on is very satisfying (although switching between weapons could be smoother and quicker). The world isn’t “empty” at all and the expectation that it would be any different in this sense (more populated) is a little surreal: this isn’t some steampunk recreation of the West with sprawling municipalities, it’s mostly rural and reflects the kind of primitive capitalism of the time. There’s a lot to do outside of the main story. And Arthur is a better character than John.    … Expand
  93. KonarkUA
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в которые я играл.

    Некоторые относят реализм к минусам. Народ, вы чего? Вам бы в гта играть. Это дикий плюс игры. Атмосфера просто завораживает. Мне лично было больно прощаться с персонажами, успел привыкнуть к ним.    Одна из лучших игр в которые я играл.

    Некоторые относят реализм к минусам. Народ, вы чего? Вам бы в гта играть. Это дикий плюс игры.
    Атмосфера просто завораживает. Мне лично было больно прощаться с персонажами, успел привыкнуть к ним.
  94. julione
    Dec 11, 2018
    7
    Beautiful graphics kind of interesting story.
    The game play however feels just like gta 5 but with slower weapons. I little outdated for a game that is released in 2018.
  95. bananacupcake
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    I bought PS4 to play this game and never regretted. I would give it all 10 but what Rockstar did is beyond my understanding — that endless summer sucks and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after seeing credits. Despite this mess, I had a great time playing it and exploring the rich world Rockstar created. This is not a game like GoW or Dark Soul where a game challenges you and it's notI bought PS4 to play this game and never regretted. I would give it all 10 but what Rockstar did is beyond my understanding — that endless summer sucks and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth after seeing credits. Despite this mess, I had a great time playing it and exploring the rich world Rockstar created. This is not a game like GoW or Dark Soul where a game challenges you and it's not about clicking buttons like crazy. It's a story-driven game where you learn its story step-by-step. So, if you really are in such games as Last Of Us or The Wold Among Us you'll definitely like it, if not, better find something else because it is really time-consuming and slow. The community around this game is awesome, I so liked being a part of /r/reddeadredemption.… Expand
  96. arush436
    Dec 11, 2018
    7
    Rockstar have created a breathtaking, breathing world which although at first is visually impressing, is completely ruined by the sheer frustrating and poor design decisions. I actually think I enjoy watching others play this on YouTube rather than playing it myself.

    Don't get me wrong, it has some beautiful moments of gameplay, ad the music/soundtrack is amazing. But this game has been    Rockstar have created a breathtaking, breathing world which although at first is visually impressing, is completely ruined by the sheer frustrating and poor design decisions. I actually think I enjoy watching others play this on YouTube rather than playing it myself.

    Don't get me wrong, it has some beautiful moments of gameplay, ad the music/soundtrack is amazing. But this game has been an exercise in patience to say the least. Not being able to run in camp, horses slowing down and sprint becoming disabled randomly throughout missions, poor choice of controls, a pointless core system which is completely unnecessary and overly complicated, randomly falling of horses which choose randomly when to jump over a crash or to ignore it. Also, there are way to many collectibles (cave drawings, dreamcatchers, cards, dinosaur bones and more). Why have them? They all amount to the same thing - googling the location and travelling there on your horse (which again, can be a nightmare). The treasure hunting was a very welcoming side quest as each treasure gives a clue to the next's location (adding actual gameplay value).

    I couldn't pinpoint the exact problem - but riding through a town or city was an eyesore and produced headaches. I think it was something to do with a low framerate, but it was just very clunky and NOT smooth. I don't have the latest and greatest TV or PS4 but God of War 4 was the opposite. Always smooth and beautiful.

    I thought it was a poor decision to not have hours played added like in the GTA series. I invested 60+ hours and it would have been nice to see exactly the time I'd put in.

    The online suffers from the same clunky controls and framerate at times and the choice to add player location on to the radar completely killed the different activities for me. Especially the well thought out Battle Royale style games.

    Overall this is a game which could have been so much more if more time was invested in more important areas like controls, and playability. Maybe invest less time in massive maps and more in the actual gaming experience. Having said that it really is the most beautiful game i've ever seen, but the game mechanics and playability, are sadly dreadful.    … Expand
  97. ProjectPatta
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best games Ive ever played, possibly in my top 5, maybe even top 3. INCREDIBLE story, graphics, and tons of stuff to do.
  98. sonyfanboy1993
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Well, Im a sony fan boy, so I didnt think Id like this game, but I love it indeed. Its better than any game thats come out this year by far and possibly one of the greatest of all time. Scratch that, its definitely one of the greatest but idk how Id rank it. I had so much fun with the story itself, now Im playing blackjack and can play that for hours on end. Hunting is fun too.
  99. PhilLamont
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    What more can you ask for in a video game? A completely 10/10 story from start to finish and a stellar online component with tons to do.
  100. AbePasture
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This game is an open world masterpiece. All of the necessary elements are there and it improves upon the first game in nearly every way.
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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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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