Red Dead Redemption

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  1. asylumspadez
    Nov 25, 2011
    9
    It was good, Not as great as everyone made it out to be but it was well worth playing. Had a fair share of annoying bugs and glitches and a campaign filled with repetitive objectives though. Other then that it was fine.
  2. Vitor17
    Oct 27, 2010
    9
    nearly perfect graphics, gameplay is very reliable and and you spend most of the time having a lot of fun just by riding around with your horse, the plot is good, but gets very tense at some parts, and I often felt sad about the end of a side mission
  3. thejonez
    Apr 4, 2013
    9
    Red Dead Redemption can not help but be compared to Grand Theft Auto IV. The story is interactive, addicting, and overall, fun. The graphics are absolutely phenomenal and look very close to real life. Completing the game 100% takes about 40 hours because of the engaging side quests and long story (57 missions). The story alone without considering optional side missions, challenges, andRed Dead Redemption can not help but be compared to Grand Theft Auto IV. The story is interactive, addicting, and overall, fun. The graphics are absolutely phenomenal and look very close to real life. Completing the game 100% takes about 40 hours because of the engaging side quests and long story (57 missions). The story alone without considering optional side missions, challenges, and strangers would probably take about 20 hours. I found myself doing the side missions first, and then doing some of the story, and then more side missions. Rockstar Games really showed improvement from Grand Theft Auto IV in terms of keeping interest of players, better story and graphics, and filling an open world with various things to do. You could even start up a game of Texas Hold 'Em or Five Finger Fillet. I really enjoyed Dead-Eye and it is really what polishes the game. Red Dead Redemption really shows the open world genre what it is all about and really immerses you in the Western culture of 1911, even if you are not into cowboys and the wild west (which I sure was not). I could not bring myself to rate it a 10 out of 10 for the following reasons. I am not going to spoil it, but the ending to the story was very disappointing, not because it was underwhelming or anticlimactic, but because it ended abruptly and was unnecessary. Furthermore, the save system and computer AI are both awkward. Many times my horse would commit suicide and would require me to get a new one. I found it kind of odd that my horse has no problem jumping off a 300 foot cliff, but there is an invisible wall every time I tell it to go down a 5 foot incline. The glitches are very numerous and you will undoubtedly run into some; such as, sinking underneath the solid ground and going under the map with long motion blurs, dueling someone as they are facing the wrong way, your horse randomly dying for absolutely no reason, objects rendering right in front of your eyes; that kind of stuff. I really hate that the majority of the missions told you to go really far away to actually start doing stuff. All that accomplished was tiring me and wasting my time. One last negative thing, the online multiplayer, in my opinion, is worse than Grand Theft Auto IV's. It works on a experience point system where you work your way up the ranks, but it is irritating because everyone else is already there and you will just get wasted away. You have no chance if you are new so get ready to do a lot of boring missions just for XP. In Grand Theft Auto IV, everyone had a chance; not so much here. Overall, great open world game that really should be picked up for its amazing single player mode and addicting, non-stop, can-not-put-it-down-until-it-is-one-hundred-percent-completed gameplay, with few problems and annoyances.… Expand
  4. claychastain
    Nov 25, 2010
    9
    Definitely one of the best games ever made. I love the concept of a western shooter and it's surprisingly how seldom this genre has been tried even though it's one of the most iconic American adventure stories. A few games have tried and they failed miserably. This one succeeds in all ways, which is impressive to say the least. It's engaging in that the story is actually fun to follow andDefinitely one of the best games ever made. I love the concept of a western shooter and it's surprisingly how seldom this genre has been tried even though it's one of the most iconic American adventure stories. A few games have tried and they failed miserably. This one succeeds in all ways, which is impressive to say the least. It's engaging in that the story is actually fun to follow and there's so much to see and do that it never gets boring. Get this game.… Expand
  5. Snipestrifer
    Jan 6, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing. It looks beautiful in every way, and the combat plays out incredibly well, with brilliant set pieces and side missions. There is always something to do in this game, whether it's storming a gang hideout to capture your old friend, or just playing a bit of poker, you'll never get bored. The storyline is great with some very funny characters (and some serious ones),This game is amazing. It looks beautiful in every way, and the combat plays out incredibly well, with brilliant set pieces and side missions. There is always something to do in this game, whether it's storming a gang hideout to capture your old friend, or just playing a bit of poker, you'll never get bored. The storyline is great with some very funny characters (and some serious ones), with some well done dialogue (But nowhere near as good as mass effect, nothing will be). The only reason this doesn't get a 10 is because of a few glitches and bugs, especially the 100% glitch (Still got Redeemed though), but rockstar has announced they're addressing the issue.… Expand
  6. TheQuietGamer
    May 5, 2011
    9
    This game is one of the best I've ever played, the story and characters are fantastic, the graphics are some of the best I've ever seen in a game, the voice acting, soundtrack, and sound effects are FANTASTIC!!!! and it's just so much fun to play, it takes things that you wouldn't think that are fun like horse breaking and cattle herding and makes them so much fun, and to top things off itThis game is one of the best I've ever played, the story and characters are fantastic, the graphics are some of the best I've ever seen in a game, the voice acting, soundtrack, and sound effects are FANTASTIC!!!! and it's just so much fun to play, it takes things that you wouldn't think that are fun like horse breaking and cattle herding and makes them so much fun, and to top things off it has amazing multiplayer to boot, this is no doubt one of the best games of 2010, and a must play, right now you're probably asking "if it's so perfect why not a 10?', there is a few flaws holding it back, like a few glitches, long load times, and the fact that riding everywhere takes up a lot of time and can get boring, but those are easily overlooked, this game is just shy of perfection, I can't think of anyone I wouldn't highly recommend this too.… Expand
  7. allystew
    May 26, 2011
    9
    Truely brilliant game. If you liked GTA IV and like western movies this is a must have. Great gameplay, story telling, graphics and voice acting. So much to do, side missions, mini games and even hunting. I love the "Dead Eye" shooting mechanic. To even mention how good the ending is does not do it justice, I stood up and cheered! As close to a 10 without being a 10 that I can give.
  8. Nosidda89
    Feb 14, 2011
    9
    I was never a fan of Grand Theft Auto, and when I heard that Red Dead Redemption was like a clone of GTA, I didn't know if I'd like it. But I decided to check it out cause it did look interesting, and plus being a criminal was optional this time around, which is great cause I don't like being the bad guy in video games. Plus I grew up in Texas, so playing a western style game wouldI was never a fan of Grand Theft Auto, and when I heard that Red Dead Redemption was like a clone of GTA, I didn't know if I'd like it. But I decided to check it out cause it did look interesting, and plus being a criminal was optional this time around, which is great cause I don't like being the bad guy in video games. Plus I grew up in Texas, so playing a western style game would probably remind me a bit of home. The result? Fantastic! The game definately went beyond my expectations. It had a very good story. It was funny, dramatic at times, and of course it was action packed. The game stars John Marston, a man who once walked the path of an outlaw, but decided to walk away from that life to start a family, and go straight. But Govenment officials decide to kidnap his family, in order to blackmail John into hunting down his old gang members. John agrees to do it for the sake of his family, and so you must now travel around, looking for these outlaws. Throughout the game, you have to travel between towns and countries to complete quests for people in need, so you can earn the trust of the people who can help John find his old friends and kill them. On top of the things you must do to progress, the game has a huge amount of sidequests that will earn you honor and fame, which will help unlock more side-quests, so you can get more done, and get more found. The world in this game is big, and I mean really big. It's almost as huge as the world in Elder Scrolls IV, if not bigger. So you'll never get bored of exploring the beautiful landscapes of New Austin Texas. The combat system is pretty much flawless, it's just like many other 3rd person shooter systems, you hold a button to aim over Johns shoulder, and press another to shoot. The crosshair is pretty small, it's basically a tiny white dot, but believe it or not, it's not hard to get used to at all, cause once you learn the dead-eye targeting system, you won't care how big the crosshair is. With the dead-eye system, you can freeze time, and place you crosshair on the enemy, and set your spots where you want to shoot your enemy, then once you release the time freeze, John will automatically shoot in those exact spots. Of course this has limitations, you have a dead-eye meter, and once it runs out, no dead-eye for a while. Don't like it? Tough luck cowboy. The game has all the freedom of a GTA game, you can go around and rec havoc, or you can help the good towns people. Wanna get drunk? Go to the bar and have a few drinks why don't ya? Wanna do a little gamblin? Stop by town and play some poker, some blackjack, or heck maybe even some liars dice if ur in the mood. But how bout some bounty huntin? You can do that too sonny boy. When you see a wanted poster, take it, and get yourself a nice bounty by hunting down the bastard who broke the law. It's all a great time, and why not even go into the wild, and do some hunting? Or maybe you wanna go wrangle some horses. How bout racing? Or maybe you just wanna get into some trouble with the law like you did in GTA. It's all there, all the freedom of GTA and more. Of course the game isn't perfect. As many people will tell you, Red Dead Redemption is a very glitchy game. I was once playing the game, and when I stopped in the wild to inspect something I found, I saw as my horse took off flying like it had wings. It went so high up, that it fell to the ground and died, luckily I had a horse certificate with me so I could call another one, but that was funny. It was like my horse was abducted by aliens. lol So yeah, you will expirience glitches, and probably alot of them, but they usually won't interfere with the overall progression of the game. Bottom line, this game is great, and it's a must by if you own a 360 or PS3, especially if you're a big fan of Grand Theft Auto. If you havn't already, get this game as soon as you can. I give Red Dead Redemption a 9/10.… Expand
  9. sprinkill
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    Had I reviewed this game immediately upon release, I'd have given it a 10. We're now nearing 2016, however, and I have to adjust accordingly. Having given The Witcher 3 a 10, I must therefore give this game a 9.

    The open world consists of a large fictional United States territory modeled after Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico during the early 20th century. Cars are a new invention. You'll    Had I reviewed this game immediately upon release, I'd have given it a 10. We're now nearing 2016, however, and I have to adjust accordingly. Having given The Witcher 3 a 10, I must therefore give this game a 9.

    The open world consists of a large fictional United States territory modeled after Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico during the early 20th century. Cars are a new invention. You'll also venture into Mexico, which is connected by bridge(s) to the aforementioned fictional U.S. territories. There's a lot to do, and although it's a 360 game, the graphics are gorgeous. The world is extremely immersive, and you'll actually want to take a look around. I spent hours just roaming around the desert hunting, which is a good way to make money, incidentally. The main character is likable, and you'll actually want to see him succeed as the game progresses. The overall plot is very good as well.

    The game does an excellent job at making you feel like you're in the Wild West. Rockstar made the game, so that's not surprising. This is basically Grand Theft Auto: Wild West. Like I stated earlier, there are cars in the game, but they're limited to a beginning cut-scene, and one mission where you man a mounted machine gun. Apart from that, your mode of transportation is a horse, the mechanics of which are quite good (better than the Witcher 3, in fact). The combat is good as well, however, if you've played any of the GTA series, you'll be largely accustomed to it.    … Expand
  10. ihQprinsessa
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    All i remember was hog-tying people to railroads and watch them explode really ;D But to be honest, i felt the game was pretty solid if you don't mind some of the bugs along the way. I didn't like the fact that i could drown and the fact when you targeted you could hit the head every time with a little move with your finger. But generally a very enjoyable game.
  11. Sceptic
    Mar 26, 2011
    9
    Is this GTA set in the old west?Yes,yes it is.
    An amazing game in a great setting.With great visuals,story,sound and gameplay this is one of the years best games.If you love westerns with Deadwood,Unforgiven and Clint Eastwood amongst many others,you will adore RDR.However,I found that after 20 or 30 hours the game became a bit of a chore.
    The story seems to drop off and the usual    Is this GTA set in the old west?Yes,yes it is.
    An amazing game in a great setting.With great visuals,story,sound and gameplay this is one of the years best games.If you love westerns with Deadwood,Unforgiven and Clint Eastwood amongst many others,you will adore RDR.However,I found that after 20 or 30 hours the game became a bit of a chore.
    The story seems to drop off and the usual Rockstar mission structure started to bore me and getting to the end was a relief really.
    That being said,hire or buy?I don't care,just play it!    … Expand
  12. digiblox
    Feb 23, 2011
    9
    If you played GTA games before and liked any one of them. You will like this game. This game feels like a GTA game, BUT imagine GTA with more freedom and less Sandbox feel and GREAT story. I LIKE this game. Also, if you have to chose between PS3 or XBOX 360 for this game, get this one. XBOX 360 version looks way better.
  13. samus_smash
    Jul 11, 2011
    9
    The only criticism I can think of is the plethora of bugs, some of which are hilarious, like the bird people, donkey woman, etc. Others however, force you to restart the game.
  14. Jcrank42210
    Mar 30, 2011
    9
    Red Dead Redemption is a very good game and John Marston is one of my favorite Video game characters of all time. This game was amazing and deserves to be the game of the year, absolutely loved it.
  15. SpartanEdge
    Jun 15, 2011
    9
    This is a really good game.Alot of attention & love has obviously gone into it.I am so close to giving this a ten.even though i cant reall
    y fault this game,I dont think its 'quite' a ten.Though i can understand people that did give it a top score.Everything plays & handles well.The horesriding,gunplay,movement,cover system,its all good.The graphics are truely outstanding,& look almost    This is a really good game.Alot of attention & love has obviously gone into it.I am so close to giving this a ten.even though i cant reall
    y fault this game,I dont think its 'quite' a ten.Though i can understand people that did give it a top score.Everything plays & handles well.The horesriding,gunplay,movement,cover system,its all good.The graphics are truely outstanding,& look almost photorealistic.Its a shame the game doesnt have some contemporary modern/western fusion music like Red-Dead Revolver had,but great game nonleless.    … Expand
  16. Watermelon789
    May 31, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red Dead Redemption stands on top on many of my games and i appreciate the marvelous work that Rockstar has made. Very similar to GTA in terms, both are sandbox. The dialogue is amazing, very real if i say, incredible graphics are beautiful in all aspects. Wild West never looked so good , so if you want a great story line, great action, exploration all well mixed up this is worth looking out. Oh yeah , and the end will be memorable . Hope so.… Expand
  17. M-Rod
    Apr 13, 2011
    9
    Red Dead Redemption is like the GTA games but better.Its just like GTA but western.If you like GTA games you will love this game.The graphics, the action, and the adventure are really good.
  18. RFCxDaViDxRFC
    Apr 28, 2011
    9
    Absolutely spectacular. Rockstar have really out done themselves with this beauty of a game. The wild west theme does not usually appeal to me, but a western sandbox game? Sign me up. The graphics are spectacular and there is not a moment of boredom. If you don't fancy doing the missions, pass the time with such fun things like putting people in hogties and drag them round the cities or goAbsolutely spectacular. Rockstar have really out done themselves with this beauty of a game. The wild west theme does not usually appeal to me, but a western sandbox game? Sign me up. The graphics are spectacular and there is not a moment of boredom. If you don't fancy doing the missions, pass the time with such fun things like putting people in hogties and drag them round the cities or go on bounty hunter missions or play poker or just go hunting. The story connects well with the gameplay and leaves the player in awe at the magnificence of this game. The only thing that lets it down is a slight problem with the gameplay. After a few hours of playing, my head was pounding and my eyes were red raw. I began to feel sleepy, but the kind where you don't want to because the game was so awesome. This still didn't stop me playing it. Definitely worth the money.… Expand
  19. Cotts1988
    May 1, 2011
    9
    An engaging game with a great storyline, Red Dead only suffers from seeming slightly familiar. There have been so many sandbox games released since GTA3 that the genre is becoming a tad tired. However, Red Dead has a unique setting which creates unique gameplay mechanics. The story itself is also one of gamings finest, with an ending that ranks as one of the best ever featured in a game.An engaging game with a great storyline, Red Dead only suffers from seeming slightly familiar. There have been so many sandbox games released since GTA3 that the genre is becoming a tad tired. However, Red Dead has a unique setting which creates unique gameplay mechanics. The story itself is also one of gamings finest, with an ending that ranks as one of the best ever featured in a game. There are a couple of characters who are minorly irritating along the way, but there are also some great characters to balance them out. The game itself is also very long and has a number of great missions. Red Dead Redemption has fantastic entertainment value, great graphics and sound and a brilliant story meaning that this is one of the best games of 2010.… Expand
  20. drlowdon
    Jun 12, 2013
    9
    As civilization begins to encroach on the Wild West reformed outlaw John Martson is threatened by federal Marshalls and forced to pick up his guns in order hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends.
    In terms of open world settings Rockstar have outdone even GTA IV for epic scale with the breathtaking, expansive and diverse landscape providing the perfect background for the    As civilization begins to encroach on the Wild West reformed outlaw John Martson is threatened by federal Marshalls and forced to pick up his guns in order hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends.
    In terms of open world settings Rockstar have outdone even GTA IV for epic scale with the breathtaking, expansive and diverse landscape providing the perfect background for the games story to take place. Despite some slightly overly long journeys between destinations the player’s interest in the games narrative is easily maintained thanks to a set of characters that are also amongst Rockstars best.

    In terms of gameplay Red Dead Redemption sticks pretty close to the now familiar template. Characters with missions that need completing can be seen on the in game map and once accessed further instructions are provided. While the primary focus is obviously on shooting there is a far greater variety in these missions than in the latest in the GTA series. The run, gun and cover system is virtually lifted straight from GTA IV including an auto-aim that can be switched off for those after a real challenge. This, along with a limited bullet time mechanic, is largely successful at allowing the player to feel like a hot shot gunslinger without making the game too easy.

    On top of the single-player campaign a generous number of co-op and competitive multi-player modes are also available. After all the pre-launch hype it is disappointing to realise that these don't really compete with the best online shooters but they certainly provide an entertaining distraction from John Marston’s story.
    With a charismatic lead character and hours of gameplay Red Dead Redemption is amongst Rockstars greatest achievements.    … Expand
  21. Talis1206
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Um ótimo jogo, traz o melhor do velho oeste e lhe faz viver o final dessa época...
    nenhum momento do jogo você sai da imersão do velho oeste.
    simplesmente MARAVILHOSO!!!
  22. ShockUSC11
    Oct 12, 2011
    9
    This game is so close to flawless it isn't even funny. I would have rated it a 10 but i thought some tweaks could have been made to some of the stranger missions and to the end part of the game. Otherwise i loved and will never regret buying this stunning and amazing game.
  23. Bigredd77
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Feel almost ashamed to give this game a 9 out of ten but I find myself going back to it so often and it is like San Andreas where you can have fun just being a lunatic shooting at strangers ect. Love the fact you can play it outlaw or hero and even intermix the two. It's a must have game just for the fact you don't have to try too hard in order to have fun. Bullet time is a blast as well,Feel almost ashamed to give this game a 9 out of ten but I find myself going back to it so often and it is like San Andreas where you can have fun just being a lunatic shooting at strangers ect. Love the fact you can play it outlaw or hero and even intermix the two. It's a must have game just for the fact you don't have to try too hard in order to have fun. Bullet time is a blast as well, Zombies is even fun.....well it can get old. Still an awesome game and you can pick it up now 4 cheap, happy hunting :)… Expand
  24. Runfocovah
    Aug 18, 2012
    9
    Really good and very original. It truly feels like a GTA in the Old west. The lack of use of the hookers is irritating. Graphics, sound and voice acting is kickass.... I played this game for hours and hours to the point Im almost sick of it.
  25. Redfelcon
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    I loved it ! It was a fun and amazing story. The game play was average and the graphics were soso. What keep me playing was the story. Shocked and AWE when a game makes you drop your jaw you know it was worth the money. A good story can bring a game back from the dead and RED DEAD REDEMPTION is that game. Oh if you don't like westerns then I suggest spending your money elsewhere after allI loved it ! It was a fun and amazing story. The game play was average and the graphics were soso. What keep me playing was the story. Shocked and AWE when a game makes you drop your jaw you know it was worth the money. A good story can bring a game back from the dead and RED DEAD REDEMPTION is that game. Oh if you don't like westerns then I suggest spending your money elsewhere after all its about the west.… Expand
  26. diehard-gamer
    Aug 31, 2012
    9
    I really liked this game. I bought it on a whim, not expecting that much, and really liked it. Good story, plus its a nice open world, even if the story line is thrown at you rather forcibly if you stray near the story 'trigger points'. Only two things I didn't like - and both were probably down to my limited button pushing skills, One was, when I was out hunting wildlife like vultures andI really liked this game. I bought it on a whim, not expecting that much, and really liked it. Good story, plus its a nice open world, even if the story line is thrown at you rather forcibly if you stray near the story 'trigger points'. Only two things I didn't like - and both were probably down to my limited button pushing skills, One was, when I was out hunting wildlife like vultures and wolves I often found myself shooting passing cowboys by accident (honest, judge!). Second was the fast draw challenges which I could never get the hang of, so ended up just avoiding. An easier save game option would have solved both these for me. Overall, a great game. One warning though. There are a couple of really nasty bits in the game which justify the 18 rating. If you just skim the start of the game you may be tempted to let your kids play it. Don't, the nasty bits are really nasty.… Expand
  27. TTW107
    Feb 12, 2012
    9
    Most definitely one of the best games I've ever played. I really like the grand theft auto series but I think this is better than gta IV. They're both amazing but personally I just like the feel of red dead more than gta. Maybe because I've played several gta's and only one red dead so it sticks out to me more. I got so involved with the characters which made the ending that much moreMost definitely one of the best games I've ever played. I really like the grand theft auto series but I think this is better than gta IV. They're both amazing but personally I just like the feel of red dead more than gta. Maybe because I've played several gta's and only one red dead so it sticks out to me more. I got so involved with the characters which made the ending that much more powerful. Amazing. Probably a game I will come back to quite a few times later in life.… Expand
  28. Johng4
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    Damn this game is fun as hell. The story is suprinsingly interesting and the mission are varied and really fun. There is no excuse to not buy this game. Theres alot of guns in the game but i usually stick to my pistols. Its not as long as the GTA games but so what, this game is amazing.
  29. highlifewest
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    buy this game amazing content great multiplayer and doesnt dissapoint in the story. occasional bugs but overall this deserves its game of the year award
  30. watithink123
    Apr 13, 2012
    9
    Red Dead Redemption is a good example on how to make a fantastic game and Rockstar show's that example once again with their games. The campaign in RDR is amazing and ecery mission means something. And the multiplayer is fantastic and a lot to choose from game modes. Campaign 9/10 Multiplayer 9/10 Red Dead Redemtion 9.7/10
  31. Dakoda
    Jul 30, 2012
    9
    I was impressed when I finally completed the game. I was even MORE impressed with the Undead Nightmare campaign. This game itself is already a masterpiece. The world is magnificent and the details are delightful. Overall beautiful game.
  32. PatrykG
    Jan 3, 2013
    9
    RED DEAD REDEMPTION is one of the best open world games ever made and defenetly the best Western game, i RDR has Top voice acting especially the Protagonist John Marston and the graphics are amazing, the story too! RDR has emotional moments that are just so powerful between each character, 9/10.
  33. Timmy12
    Aug 6, 2012
    9
    The game is amazing, because it is not the same like gta.
    Here you can play Minigames,make missions or someone speak to you on a way to a mission.
    The World is amazing too , because all is different.
    You can hunt bears in the Forrest or wanted persons.
    The Game is a must buy.
  34. frankbilders
    Feb 5, 2013
    9
    Rockstar has produced another classic, but this time in an era rarely explored. Games that take place on the american frontier are rare, you have games like Call of Juarez, but, Red Dead Redemption is truly the first epic 'wild west' game. The protagonist, John Marston, is similar to other Rockstar protagonists, but I think he's a good character. The storyline is pretty good, but it movesRockstar has produced another classic, but this time in an era rarely explored. Games that take place on the american frontier are rare, you have games like Call of Juarez, but, Red Dead Redemption is truly the first epic 'wild west' game. The protagonist, John Marston, is similar to other Rockstar protagonists, but I think he's a good character. The storyline is pretty good, but it moves slowly like GTA IV. Technically, the game is good looking but textures on rocks and such are kind of blurry, there are some glitches, the controls are well done. Overall a great game.… Expand
  35. smithbhurricane
    Sep 9, 2012
    9
    Wow. Very in depth story, loved all the characters, and allows an amazing amount of freedom. I get the GTA comparisons, but unlike GTA this game doesn't leave you bored after a few hours.
  36. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: AWESOME.
  37. teun
    Jan 12, 2013
    9
    This game is a trip back in time, when horses and stagecoaches were the most popular means of transport and when wild buffalo roamed the prairies of Th Wild West. This game looks simply stunning and the storyline is well-balanced. This game takes you from the Mexican Desert to the the slops of the Rocky Mountains and constantly throws new environments and side quest at you. You will neverThis game is a trip back in time, when horses and stagecoaches were the most popular means of transport and when wild buffalo roamed the prairies of Th Wild West. This game looks simply stunning and the storyline is well-balanced. This game takes you from the Mexican Desert to the the slops of the Rocky Mountains and constantly throws new environments and side quest at you. You will never get bored here. With the familiar grand theft auto controls and fluent movement Rock Star keeps up with it's impressive list of productions over the years. A world full of nasty characters and here and there someone to help you, but it's clear that in The Wild West.. The only one you can trust, is yourself..… Expand
  38. shprea
    Jun 27, 2013
    9
    We all know that Rockstar can make some awesome open world games, however Red Dead Redemption might just be their best work.
    There are many reasons why this game is fantastic. The story perfectly meshes with the whole wild west theme of the game, as does the music. All the characters you meet are unique, very well acted, and memorable. The gameplay is terrific and never gets stale, not    We all know that Rockstar can make some awesome open world games, however Red Dead Redemption might just be their best work.
    There are many reasons why this game is fantastic. The story perfectly meshes with the whole wild west theme of the game, as does the music. All the characters you meet are unique, very well acted, and memorable. The gameplay is terrific and never gets stale, not even 30 hours into the game. Really, the best part of this game is just riding your horse through Mexico without any destination in mind just to take in the scenery.

    An awesome game all around

    9.4/10    … Expand
  39. askewreviews
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    More mature, deeply developed and cinematic than anything else Rockstar had done before, Red Dead Redemption really outdid my expectations. The story is gripping and well-paced, leading you across a huge and varied map. The combat is tight and stylish, though unfortunately the movement controls aren't as precise. Firing while on horseback takes a lot of getting used to, as does navigationMore mature, deeply developed and cinematic than anything else Rockstar had done before, Red Dead Redemption really outdid my expectations. The story is gripping and well-paced, leading you across a huge and varied map. The combat is tight and stylish, though unfortunately the movement controls aren't as precise. Firing while on horseback takes a lot of getting used to, as does navigation in general. These slight imperfections do nothing to tarnish the masterpiece that is RDR, and it holds its place as one of the best console exclusives of this generation.… Expand
  40. CartoonHuman
    Mar 18, 2013
    9
    The best game that Rockstar games has produced by far! Possibly one of the best Xbox 360 games of all time! I thoroughly enjoyed my entire experience playing this game. The narrative was truly engrossing until the end. The end tends to drag on just a tad too long. It is hard to go into detail about that without dropping spoilers so that is as much as I will say. All in all, this was oneThe best game that Rockstar games has produced by far! Possibly one of the best Xbox 360 games of all time! I thoroughly enjoyed my entire experience playing this game. The narrative was truly engrossing until the end. The end tends to drag on just a tad too long. It is hard to go into detail about that without dropping spoilers so that is as much as I will say. All in all, this was one of the best games I have played on my Xbox 360 and will certainly hold on to it for a long time to come.… Expand
  41. Scorpion
    Jun 28, 2013
    9
    It's amazing how Red Dead Redemption is fun, its minimal details make all the difference, the main character John Marston is one of the best because it set already see on your profile that he is an honorable man trying to rescue his family, the story an optimal history the best style Sergio Leone with moments of humor, violence and somber, even with not very good graphics and lengthyIt's amazing how Red Dead Redemption is fun, its minimal details make all the difference, the main character John Marston is one of the best because it set already see on your profile that he is an honorable man trying to rescue his family, the story an optimal history the best style Sergio Leone with moments of humor, violence and somber, even with not very good graphics and lengthy minutes riding the game manages to be catchy.… Expand
  42. Cloud73
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    Summary: This game is one of Rockstar's best.

    -------- This is a video game. It is incredible. It's gameplay is smooth and intrinsically engaging. You should probably already know what you're in for if you're looking at this review, so don't be surprised that it's a third person shooter with emphasis on the western aesthetic. You'll feel like a cowboy in this, and not the good 'ol    Summary: This game is one of Rockstar's best.

    --------

    This is a video game. It is incredible.

    It's gameplay is smooth and intrinsically engaging. You should probably already know what you're in for if you're looking at this review, so don't be surprised that it's a third person shooter with emphasis on the western aesthetic. You'll feel like a cowboy in this, and not the good 'ol western kind, either. It's like The Unforgiven meets... well, actually, its mostly like The Unforgiven. You're going to shoot your way through tons of mooks, and probably feel pretty bad ass whilst doing it.

    However, I mention The Unforgiven because this game has an amazing storyline. I would even go into saying that the story, atmosphere, and characters of the game make it better than the gameplay itself. You can get bored of the gameplay after the solid 40+ hours you'll be asked to play it, but the story will be stuck with you long after the game isn't there. Go into the game because you want to play a game, but for the love of God, beat the game. You'll come away from it with a story.

    I only dock a single point because it has, in the past at least, suffered from the rare glitch or bug. I might even excuse that, because I don't remember actually seeing anything bad during my playthrough.    … Expand
  43. Deusex
    Mar 18, 2014
    9
    Amazing western.
    Pros:
    Lots to do.
    Great graphics.
    Great gameplay.
    Great voice acting, characters, story and main protagonist.
    Great variety in missions.
    Amazing weather effects.
    Addictive side activities, strangers tasks, hunting, challenges to perform.

    Cons:
    In game economy can feel pointless at times.
    Honour and fame doesn't feel too deep and different.
  44. S0me_Guy
    Jul 18, 2014
    9
    GOOD: Great Story; Interesting characters; RPGs elements are in the missions (ex. choosing if you kill him or if everyone else gets to kill him); Great voice acting; Great graphics; Lengthy campaign that lasted me 40 hours); Side missions are really fun to do; Not one mission felt the same as another one; Cool open world to explore combining America and Mexico in the old west; Cool NPCSGOOD: Great Story; Interesting characters; RPGs elements are in the missions (ex. choosing if you kill him or if everyone else gets to kill him); Great voice acting; Great graphics; Lengthy campaign that lasted me 40 hours); Side missions are really fun to do; Not one mission felt the same as another one; Cool open world to explore combining America and Mexico in the old west; Cool NPCS who do their own business (drinking, horse racing, murdering, playing games, etc.); Fun and abundant amount of side activities (Blackjack, horse breaking, arm wrestling, bounty hunting, etc.); Fun Dead Eye mechanic where you pick targets in slow motion and shoot them; Awesome and fun weapons (my favorite is the lasso); Sometimes, you can use a gatling gun and got to shoot a cannon on one mission; Various vehicles to drive or ride(horses, mules, carriages, etc.); Best horses in gaming history; Cool outfits to collect; Good map and GPS system; Can purchase property (items, houses, horses, etc.); As you go through the game, you will get famous and hear NPCs talking about you as you walk around; Depending on your actions, you will gain and/or lose honor which will make people act a certain way around you; No bugs or glitches that I went through in the single player; Okay checkpoint system; Great autosave system

    BAD: In the downloadable version that I got, the multiplayer is broken and crashes immediately after I log on, if I log on; Most loading screens are long; After car racing(one-man carriage with a horse) on one mission, I couldn't do it as a side activity(pretty fun doing that); COULD NOT **** ANY OF THE ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF PROSTITUTES; Could not drive an automobile; Wish there was a whip in the game

    FINAL VERDICT: Just alone with the single player, it earns a 9/10! This is my favorite Rockstar game and should be played by everybody. It's an ALL TIME LEGEND!    … Expand
  45. aver233
    Aug 14, 2018
    9
    Insanely good game. Engaging story and beautiful and diverse open world. The second best Rockstar game ever after GTA 5. Red dead 2 will probably be the 2018 GOTY
  46. jelikey
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    This is a really good game.Alot of attention & love has obviously gone into it.I am so close to giving this a ten.even though i cant reall
    y fault this game,I dont think its 'quite' a ten.Though i can understand people that did give it a top score.Everything plays & handles well.The horesriding,gunplay,movement,cover system,its all good.The graphics are truely outstanding,& look almost    This is a really good game.Alot of attention & love has obviously gone into it.I am so close to giving this a ten.even though i cant reall
    y fault this game,I dont think its 'quite' a ten.Though i can understand people that did give it a top score.Everything plays & handles well.The horesriding,gunplay,movement,cover system,its all good.The graphics are truely outstanding,& look almost photorealistic.Its a shame the game doesnt have some contemporary modern/western fusion music like Red-Dead Revolver had,but great game nonleless.    … Expand
  47. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Red Dead Redemption
    Immersion Done Right
    This is how you make an open world game, with immersion in mind. Red Dead Redemption does a perfect..not nearly perfect, but a perfect job at pulling the player into it’s western world. Red Dead Redemption tells the story of John Marston a former western showdown gun slinging bad guy trying to redeem himself. He does so by repaying life debts    Red Dead Redemption
    Immersion Done Right
    This is how you make an open world game, with immersion in mind.
    Red Dead Redemption does a perfect..not nearly perfect, but a perfect job at pulling the player into it’s western world.
    Red Dead Redemption tells the story of John Marston a former western showdown gun slinging bad guy trying to redeem himself.
    He does so by repaying life debts and hunting down a few old friends.
    But you are given freedom in the way you handle things outside of the games 13 hour main campaign.
    Outside of the story is where the beauty of this games immersion really starts to shine
    Its clear to me now why so many systems from this game have been added to series like assassins creed and also why it works here and not for them.
    Red Dead redemptions world is basically a giant desert, it’s pretty empty.. this can turn off a lot of players, It won’t and doesn’t surprise me at all to hear many find this game to be boring.. it can be, but isn’t really a run around and have fun kind of game…there are very few npcs roaming and inhabiting the world, but those that do all have a personality and a story to them.
    As you travel throughout the world on horseback you’ll run into strangers asking for your help, all which is optional.
    Some wanting help with getting a land deed, their wife, or are just in need of some materials that you can find organically in the open world.
    All of which you can deal with in your own way, you can pay someone off or just kill them and take what you’re there for.
    There is however an honor scale, you can get away with doing a few not so good things, but if you terrorize the world, the npcs will react to you in a bad manner.
    Adding to the oraganicness, You can also pick flowers, herbs, and hunt and skin animals.
    Hunting in Red Dead Redemption feels so right because the animals feel alive and real like all other npcs, they don’t feel like they are triggered or spawned into the world, they feel like they live there.
    Everything down to the mechanics screams immersion.
    The game asks for physical input in both running and controlling your horse.
    You have to pay attention to the game, you can’t just hold a button and go, It definitely takes time to get used to such a system of immersive mechanics, but once you do you will greatly appreciate it.
    Where the game does loose its spark at least for me is about 1/3 of the way through the main campaign. While the story really is great and the characters are brilliant, the mission design after the first 3rd of the game all plateaus.
    At first you are doing immersive tasks like hurdling cows in a bad storm, going out to catch a wild horse, really bringing the world to life, but later in the game it gets massively boring and repetitive..
    It turns into a lot of cover based follow the marker 3rd person shooter and ride shotgun while you take out the bandits following you over and over and over, luckily if you can manage to stick it out through this grindy section of the mexico part of the game, things start to pick up again for the final 3rd and missions will begin to feel varied just like before.
    But the annoying npcs that accompany you on many missions constantly rushing you and never shutting up about how slow you’re going doesn’t make the campaign any more enjoyable.
    But trust me, it’s worth it to make it to the end of this game.
    There’s also a free roam multiplayer where you can join other players in the same open world from the single player game to take over gang hideout and earn some cash, unfortunately multiplayer these days is pretty nonexistent, so don’t expect to get too much out if unless you have dedicated friends to play with.
    Red Dead Redemption is a beautiful and immersive game.
    I found it to be relaxing, boring and grindy at times, but Escapism at its finest.

    For what it is
    Action Adventure 9 /10
    Overall 9/10    … Expand
  48. MasterThiefXIV
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Red Dead Redemption is a great western themed open world game. It puts you in the cowboy boots of John Marston, a former outlaw who is now in trouble with previously associated gangs and government men, and is also trying to get back with his family. It seems a bit cliche at first, cuz it is, but it's not a bad thing because it takes a cliche setup and does cool things with it. To gain hisRed Dead Redemption is a great western themed open world game. It puts you in the cowboy boots of John Marston, a former outlaw who is now in trouble with previously associated gangs and government men, and is also trying to get back with his family. It seems a bit cliche at first, cuz it is, but it's not a bad thing because it takes a cliche setup and does cool things with it. To gain his "redemption" he meets interesting and memorable characters along the way, and asked to participate in assaults and movents and gets involved with different factions and there's some good plot twists and a few really sad moments. Even though John Marston is a little bit of an **** you still care about him and his motivations as he shows real emotion and is well written and performed. This game is made by the same people as GTA, so it takes heavy influence from the GTA games. It's an open world game where you do story missions, side missions, buy weapons and supplies from stores play mini games such as poker, and of course mess around and have chaotic fun in your own way. The open world is pretty big and surprisingly diverse. There's country side, a swampy forest areas, snowy mountains, and of course deserts. But each desert has a different tone to it, such as one that's Arizona like red while another is blaring white hot sand. You travel through the open world through riding horses all over the place which can get extremely boring at times, or fast travel by setting up a camp or paying for a carriage ride. The story missions can also get a bit repetitive. A lot of them just have you ride your horse to some place, shoot some guys that somebody doesn't like and that's it. But every now and then something refreshing happens such as raiding a fort or defending a train. The horse riding feels a bit weird at first but once you get the hang of it it works pretty well. The shooting works like a standard third person shooter. Rb take cover, lt to auto aim at an enemy, rt to shoot. But the cool thing about this game is dead eye, which allows you to slow down time and aim at specific parts of an enemy and it shoots for you. While his is fun, it's a bit overpowered and gives you an unfair advantage over the enemies at times. Which brings me to a problem I personally had with the game, but it may not bother everybody. This game is EXTREMELY easy. There is no difficulty setting, so I don't have an option to make the game more challenging if I want to. I know games these days are generally pretty easy, but can still be a little challenging every now and then, but this game is almost never challenging at all. But this May not bother everybody. One new thing this game adds is the fame and honor system. If you help random strangers and do jobs, you will gain honor and fame. But if you start shooting random people and stealing stuff, you will lose fame and honor and get a bounty on your head. In GTA if you did bad stuff you could simply wash your sins away by getting your car resprainted at pay n spray and the cops go away, so it's a nice change. This game also fixes a lot of the incredibly annoying problems that GTA IV didn't fix by adding the weapon wheel, less rag dolly physics, and a freaking mid mission checkpoint system so you don't have to start a mission all over again. All these improvements made their way into GTA V. In terms of graphics, while the game came out in 2010, it looks like it came out in 2013. They really are that freaking good. Every texture is super detailed and and it has an impressive draw distance where you can gorgeous vistas from clifftops. There are some glitches, but none of them are game breaking. There mainly just funny glitches that you tubers like to exploit for fun. The sounds effects are rather average. Gunshots sound like gunshots. Horses sound like horses. Footsteps sound like footsteps. But the voice acting is incredible as normal for a game made by Rockstar Games. The soundtrack is also very good, it sounds western the way it should. So if you like open world games, I'm not sure if this is a must have, but it's definitely worth checking out if you get the chance. After all it is super cheap nowadays. But if you want a good western cowboy game, then it's without a doubt a must have. There really aren't that many western games out there and it's awesome to see a reputable company like Rockstar to take the time and money to make one.… Expand
  49. Gialinhnguyen88
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    The game is totally awesome. The graphics and soundtracks are great. The Western atmosphere is present brilliantly, and with brilliant voice acting. Although there are a few technical issues here and there, but still cannot hold back one of the best games of 2011, if not, of all time.
  50. ireviewthings1
    May 8, 2015
    9
    The reason I would never get rid of my XB360.

    A world build by Rockstar, inspired by some of the most iconic movies of all time. A fresh wind of a scenario and a marvellous mixture of crazyness, desperateness, adventure and romance. So often I would make camp with only my horse with me, underneath night sky luminescence, coyotes howling from a distance and a single guitar string    The reason I would never get rid of my XB360.

    A world build by Rockstar, inspired by some of the most iconic movies of all time. A fresh wind of a scenario and a marvellous mixture of crazyness, desperateness, adventure and romance.

    So often I would make camp with only my horse with me, underneath night sky luminescence, coyotes howling from a distance and a single guitar string swinging and would be reminded why a young fella would want to be a cowboy.

    Masterpiece.    … Expand
  51. Cynicalcritic
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I might be a bit late to the party but Red Dead Redemption has probably become one of my all-time favorite games. The story is top notch with characters that flirt within a world of moral grey, there are characters that are characterized as more black and white good or bad but most of the characters are very morally grey with characters such as the main protagonist, John Marston a former outlaw and one of the last remaining embodiments of the old west myth who wants to escape his past for his family's sake but won't hesitate to threaten people in order to achieve his goals, or Abraham Reyes a revolutionary fighting for the freedom of the poor but as events unfold, it turns out he's just as bad as the man he's trying to usurp power from. A majority of the enjoyment of the story comes from the interactions with the numerous characters where they spout about topics such as politics, the government, the changing of the times (a theme that doesn't really get touched upon until John makes it to Blackwater) and the morality he tries to uphold despite his past as an outlaw. If there's one failing I find with the story is that it underdevelops it's villains somewhat. A lot of the horseback dialogue while riding to missions is used to reveal details about John's past with his gang led by Dutch Van der Linde and his other remaining living members, Javier Escuella and Bill Williamson but not many interactions take place between Bill and Javier with John but the limited ones that do occur, Rockstar makes sure to give them so much character that you can vividly imagine what life was like between all of them back when they were friends but I feel the game would've been better if they developed Bill and Javier more cause a majority of the game is about finding the remaining Van der Linde gang members and Dutch doesn't factor in until the last third of the game who gets the most in game development as to who he is as a character and why he does what he does outside of the in mission horseback dialogue. Enough about the story cause that still holds up extremely well, what about gameplay? The game still plays as good as ever but it has started to show it's age. RDR does play more as a Western-themed GTA without the ability to do all the ridiculous stuff that GTA is known for. RDR 2 has developed more of an identity outside of the western-themed GTA but RDR does hold more ties to GTA than RDR 2 does. The gunplay (which there is a lot of) feels solid but at times clunky, namely when you're aiming while riding your horse. When on foot, it feels solid but it does use a lock on feature when you take aim and sometimes transitioning from one target to the next can feel weird to do but the Dead-Eye feature does help in that regard somewhat. Horse riding feels very fast and smooth but maintaining momentum is difficult. It's a game that at its time of release, it helped to push the Rockstar open world model more towards a grounded less clunky style of movement and gameplay but the clunkiness is still there as evident from the early year RAGE engine stuff. Speaking of the RAGE engine, this game looks so much better than GTA IV and it still holds up pretty well in terms of modern standards. Since the old west setting doesn't contain many buildings and a lot more open space, the team at Rockstar were able to squeeze more detail out of the world and the character models although some of the character models do look dated now, namely the animations and the hair. Another thing the game does extremely well is the handling of the cinematic scenes. The camera is utilized much better but it's still very minimalistic in stuff like camera movements and framing but they do manage to pull off some really cool looking shots during the cutscene moments. All in all, Red Dead Redemption has gone down as one of the best games of the 7th generation and a game that still holds up extremely well compared to most games at the time. If you haven't played this already, play it.… Expand
  52. amotherscrime
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    Damn near perfect.

    It's been a while since I played it but from what I can remember it was incredibly well made and most importantly vivid. The story, characters, etc. You could feel it. You really lived the life of John Marston. And there wasn't much to snap you out of it. Some minor, MINOR things. But hardly noticable. Not to mention the vastness of the map (which was **** immense    Damn near perfect.

    It's been a while since I played it but from what I can remember it was incredibly well made and most importantly vivid. The story, characters, etc. You could feel it. You really lived the life of John Marston. And there wasn't much to snap you out of it. Some minor, MINOR things. But hardly noticable.

    Not to mention the vastness of the map (which was **** immense for it's day) and the fantastic graphics.

    One of my favorite games of all time and probably the peak of Rockstar Games.    … Expand
  53. kyle20ellis
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Red dead redemption have a clearly unique style. I enjoyed the story and found it very interesting and it make it better with the characters who are very well written and can be very believable. The end was heartbreaking and the western world is clearly the best represented in this game. I enjoyed each part of this game and all the story make us want to know the end. An unforgettableRed dead redemption have a clearly unique style. I enjoyed the story and found it very interesting and it make it better with the characters who are very well written and can be very believable. The end was heartbreaking and the western world is clearly the best represented in this game. I enjoyed each part of this game and all the story make us want to know the end. An unforgettable experience. This game can engage us just with the sound design, the universe and the story. A cult Video game.… Expand
  54. WhiskeyStories
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    Honestly one of the best games ever made. Mindblowing world-building, a classic western story, great characters, fun gameplay, amazing graphics (for the time, though it holds up very well) and finally some fun side-missions that just make you want to explore every inch of the map. For me it's kind of a perfect game, and I did not even have access to its multi-player (because of my **** netHonestly one of the best games ever made. Mindblowing world-building, a classic western story, great characters, fun gameplay, amazing graphics (for the time, though it holds up very well) and finally some fun side-missions that just make you want to explore every inch of the map. For me it's kind of a perfect game, and I did not even have access to its multi-player (because of my **** net connection at the time).… Expand
  55. GuitaristGamer
    Aug 7, 2016
    9
    The good: Awesome gameplay, outstanding history, huge open world, one of the best music uses in videogame history. If you don't like John Marston history and ending (Spoiler free) I don't know what in the world did you smoke. Gameplay is just incredible. Music use is just magic.

    The bad: Rockstar games. Multiplayer servers have been broken, and Rockstars seems not to care. Also, after    The good: Awesome gameplay, outstanding history, huge open world, one of the best music uses in videogame history. If you don't like John Marston history and ending (Spoiler free) I don't know what in the world did you smoke. Gameplay is just incredible. Music use is just magic.

    The bad: Rockstar games. Multiplayer servers have been broken, and Rockstars seems not to care. Also, after completing the main missions, you do a couple of side missions (Stranger missions are not that impressive), maybe the Legend of the West outfit and you'll see yourself bored, massacring Blackwater a hundred times

    The ugly: Jack Marston. (For reasons I won't say to avoid spoilers) you end controlling John's son, Jack, at one point in the main campaign. He's freaking annoying! And you have to stay with that annoying kid with a preeeetty significant period of time... Trust me on this. Play it and you'll know what I mean

    Conclusion: Best Rockstar games release to date in my opinion, and my personal favorite. A masterpiece in audiovisual and history level. Though free roam gets boring after a time and multiplayer is broken, the game itself is just awesome. 9/10    … Expand
  56. AstralAssassin3
    Dec 3, 2016
    9
    One of my favourite games ever created and arguably, one of the best games of all time. Let me get into it:

    Pros: -Outstanding story with memorable characters - Really fun gunplay, wiht a variety of shotguns, snipers, rifles, pistols, revolvers and more! - Good variety of missions - Beautiful graphics for the Xbox 360 - Very cool landscape and world - Huge amount of content -    One of my favourite games ever created and arguably, one of the best games of all time. Let me get into it:

    Pros:
    -Outstanding story with memorable characters
    - Really fun gunplay, wiht a variety of shotguns, snipers, rifles, pistols, revolvers and more!
    - Good variety of missions
    - Beautiful graphics for the Xbox 360
    - Very cool landscape and world
    - Huge amount of content
    - Very cool reputation system that changes the world around you
    - Bullet physics and dead eye are fun to play with

    Cons:
    -A few bugs and glitches here and there
    -The mechanics can be a bit clunky and can take time to get used to.

    Overall scores:
    Story: 9.5/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 8.5/10 (for the Xbox 360)
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  57. Sinnuhe
    Dec 6, 2016
    9
    This world is giant! The history is really epic, and de gamplay is awsome. The characters and personality is really true and is very easy believe the story and the characters!
  58. BlakDak666
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    I am not a big fan of Rockstar's work. Much like Halo and other well known series of games in the past decade, I generally have seen hyped games like Grand Theft Auto games to be a bit goofy and boring for my taste. Of course I can't deny there is reasons why they are so good and popular, but making such wacky antics felt more of Saint's Row honestly. Bully was also one of those games tooI am not a big fan of Rockstar's work. Much like Halo and other well known series of games in the past decade, I generally have seen hyped games like Grand Theft Auto games to be a bit goofy and boring for my taste. Of course I can't deny there is reasons why they are so good and popular, but making such wacky antics felt more of Saint's Row honestly. Bully was also one of those games too but I respected Rockstar more for trying to be different and still show their style all the same way. When Red Dead Redemption came around however I was very interested and in retrospect I see it as an important game and one of the best wild west styled games ever made.

    Red Dead Redemption is an open world sandbox wild western shooter that has you playing as John Marston, a former outlaw put up by the gov't to hunt down his former comrades so he can get his family back and resume his life. The time is in 1911 and it's during the end of the Wild West age and the emergence of a new modern age, so it plays itself as a dark and grim end to one the most iconic American symbols in history. Unlike previous western games like Red Dead Revolver struggling to make mainstream and critical success in a modernized world, Redemption's emergence was something of a phenomenon that grew to be loved and acclaimed by many (myself included) for finally having a fun and wonderful moment of being a cowboy.

    The single player is the main part of the game. The activities you do range from herding, horse breaking, hunting outlaws, poker, horsehoes and more really drives home the marriage of fantasy and grit the Wild West has on the modern minds. The story itself isn't outstanding, but it's very good at making John Marston a likable and memorable character that plays off the movies and shows that had Clint Eastwood and Dean Martin. Some would write off his character as simple but I'd argue that having simple characters add more mystique to them as long as the context of their character is intriguing and answers the main questions we ask while leaving the rest to our own thoughts. The ending and epilogue is one of the best gaming moments in any open world shooter I have ever played and the amount to do leading up to those moments can make you emotional as they happen. Criticisms of the story would be some mission design isn't that good and the combat can be a bit too easy. Money is practically useless and there is repetition in the side missions.

    The multiplayer is a mixed bag. The co-op side is very fun with friends; riding as a posse and being outlaws is a jubilation of charm and fun that is goofy and yet badass. I loved running with strangers and friends into towns, stealing and being chased down by sheriffs in the sunset. You can level up your character and earn different character skins, weapons and more, but I found this to be pointless as it makes customization feel limiting and not as rewarding. The competitive shootout modes and such are cool ideas, but don't always flow well and I wasn't really impressed with it. It felt more like something tacked on then a well rounded mode. I felt if Rockstar had only made the game open world co-op instead and focused more on level design fitting around players than the experience would be far better. Still, despite my issues, I consider it to be one of my better multiplayer experiences in recent memory and I do respect the chances Rockstar took with them.

    The combat and cover system screams the action of Wild Western Clint Eastwood films. The gun shots, explosions, clumping of horse hooves and intensity is wonderful and extremely satisfying. A bit iffy on cover control at times, but for what it's worth and what it brings to the table, I did not feel disappointed with it. The music is pretty dam good, with a Western feel mixed with a modern style, mirroring the times of the game's world. The graphics and atmosphere was amazing, with dynamic night and day cycles, weather, shadowing and more that gave the game a sense of realism. Of course being such a big game there is going to be technical problems, but through patches and time those issues were gone and my enjoyment for the game was in full force.

    I spent over 60 hours in Red Dead Redemption and I loved it's world, characters and concept. It really feels like being a cowboy/outlaw of those old shows, but with a sense of identity and choice that solidifies itself as an important game for not only being different but also accomplishing a good deal in the process. While it does have issues under it's belt, Red Dead Redemption always was a great game to me as a teen and in retrospect as a adult one of the best open world games and open world stories of all time.    … Expand
  59. Dragonfly44
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    It's an amazing game. The story is amazing and gripping. The gameplay is stupendous. There's a lot to do and it's still fun even when their is nothing left to do except shoot at people. It's not perfect and has a few problems like the dullness of riding horses, but other than that its spectacular. Rating - 94%
  60. SilverOrlov
    Sep 22, 2022
    9
    Before playing the second part, I decided to get acquainted with the first(I didn't want to search how to play because I didn't have a console[only for several exclusives]). I was pleasantly surprised by how well this "gaming old man" was made. An interesting story, many different, no less interesting, side-quests, pretty good graphics. Not without its own claims, such as the fact that theBefore playing the second part, I decided to get acquainted with the first(I didn't want to search how to play because I didn't have a console[only for several exclusives]). I was pleasantly surprised by how well this "gaming old man" was made. An interesting story, many different, no less interesting, side-quests, pretty good graphics. Not without its own claims, such as the fact that the hunting animals here are only for sale, without the possibility of crafting. But nevertheless, I think this game deserves its high ratings. The most important flaw that I can write here is the torn and highly caricature presentation of the main story. Often I seemed to lose the "thread of the story".… Expand
  61. Nasreddine
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبة ريد ديد ريدمبشن 1 لعبة كما يقول الناس سبقت عهدها إلى الأن الجرافيكس الخاص بها يعتبر جيد
    الحبكة في القصة جيدة جدا قليل ألعاب الي تعطيك قصص مثل ريد ديد 1
    الجرافيكس مثالي يعني في 2010 كان هذا الجرافيكس واقعي
    تقييمي هو 9/10    … Expand
  62. SunshineRex1885
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Este jogo como todo jogo da Rockstar claramente segue o padrão de qualidade que a mesma mantém em todos os seus títulos, o game tem ótima ambientação estilo velho oeste, personagens carismáticos e uma história que segura a atenção do jogador em todos os seus momentos, e diga-se de passagem, foi o único game que eu joguei que conseguiu me emocionar em seu final, é de fato um final que deixaEste jogo como todo jogo da Rockstar claramente segue o padrão de qualidade que a mesma mantém em todos os seus títulos, o game tem ótima ambientação estilo velho oeste, personagens carismáticos e uma história que segura a atenção do jogador em todos os seus momentos, e diga-se de passagem, foi o único game que eu joguei que conseguiu me emocionar em seu final, é de fato um final que deixa o jogador sem palavras, assim também como o seu realismo providenciado pela engine " Rage ", este que faz o protagonista ter movimentos extremamente realistas como nós temos em nosso dia a dia. Falando agora de seus itens secundários, vamos as críticas, alguns itens como as missões de estranhos são em sua maioria sem sentido, em nenhum momento senti que havia algo concreto por trás dela, somente objetivos bobos em um contexto bobo, mas ainda assim renderam bons momentos, o que eu realmente não gostei neste game foram seus minigames, a Rockstar já vem a tempos implantando mini games extremamente complicados em seus jogos e me estressando com isso a um bom tempo, porém nada se comparou ao stress causado pelo minijogo " Five Finger Fillet ", este que beirou o impossível para mim, pensei até mesmo que não conseguiria chegar aos 100% do jogo por conta disso, em questão o jogo é grandioso em seu modo história, mas seus objetivos secundários deixam a desejar grandemente, temos outro que são os desafios, a temática é interessante, mas alguns como o de caça por exemplo apresentava objetivos completamente difíceis como por exemplo matar 3 ursos de cada vez com um tiro, eu lembro que consegui matar alguns com um tiro e o jogo não contabilizou e aí está outra coisa que me enraiveceu, além do que se o jogador morrer enquanto faz algum desafio, pode acabar perdendo o progresso já conquistado no mesmo e isso não faz o menor sentido pra mim, além do que acabei gastando mais tempo que o necessário em determinados desafios por conta disso, por esses motivos deixo aqui a nota 9, um jogo com modo história maravilhoso e impecável, porém com ítens secundários desinteressantes em sua maioria, mas claro, ainda assim foi um dos jogos que amei ter experimentado e recomendo fortemente a todos.… Expand
  63. Radianser
    May 28, 2021
    9
    Играю на ПК, но, так как тут нет странички пкшной рдр2, оставлю отзыв к версии xbox.

    Я совершенно не понимаю почему все "текут" от этой игры. У нее много проблем, вот они: 1) СЛИШКОМ, МАТЬ ТВОЮ, МЕДЛЕННО! 2) Мне очень сильно не понравилась стрельба. Кто-то скажет: "Реализм!", я скажу - тупизм. Почему Артур промахивается из карабина с расстояния 30 метров по неподвижной вазе?!?! Что уж    Играю на ПК, но, так как тут нет странички пкшной рдр2, оставлю отзыв к версии xbox.

    Я совершенно не понимаю почему все "текут" от этой игры. У нее много проблем, вот они:
    1) СЛИШКОМ, МАТЬ ТВОЮ, МЕДЛЕННО!
    2) Мне очень сильно не понравилась стрельба. Кто-то скажет: "Реализм!", я скажу - тупизм. Почему Артур промахивается из карабина с расстояния 30 метров по неподвижной вазе?!?! Что уж говорить про врагов, они просто неубиваемые терминаторы - в каждого надо засадить по 3-4 пули чтобы он сдох, и это при идеально вычищенном оружии! Надо стрелять в голову! - подскажут мне опытные игроки, и да, при стрельбе в голову тебе придется потратить всего 2!!! С**А патрона! Какого хрена первый патрон всегда сбивает шляпу с головы? Неизвестно. Р-реализм.
    Учитывайте еще, что оружие неавтоматическое, и передергивать затвор нужно нажатием той же самой лкм (сидишь и барабанишь по мышке). От этого стрельба становится еще менее комфортной и доставляющей удовольствие.
    3) Розыск. Тебя З**БУТ охотники за головами, если ты должен денежку за плохое поведение, и не важно была ли на тебе маска в момент совершения правонарушения, искусственный интеллект рокстар геймс вычислит тебя даже под ней. Р-реализм. Для примера: у меня была перестрелка с охотниками за головами, которую я проиграл. Не страшно подумал я и загрузившись развел костер, чтобы восстановить силы. Рядом никого не было, только начал жарить мясо на костре, как появилась банда охотников за головами, и пока я выходил из режима отдыха, меня уже убили) Дальше смешнее - загрузился я в той же локации недосчитавшись нескольких долларов в кармане, только начал двигаться и... угадаете что произошло дальше? ТА ЖЕ САМАЯ БАНДА третий раз подряд решетит тело главного героя за 1,5 секунды! Ммм, уже чувствую, что скоро пойму эту игру и буду получать удовольствие (нет).
    4) Стрельба верхом на лошади, когда тебя кто-то преследует. Мало того, что придется испытать все "удовольствия" перечисленные выше, так ты еще хрен нормально прицелишься и скорее всего упадешь со своей лошадью с обрыва, потому что ты не видишь куда едешь, а у лошади автопилота нет, к сожалению(
    5) Подводя итог в пятом пункте хочу сказать, что играя в эту игру ты не ощущаешь себя главным героем, ты вообще никто в этой игре, один среди таких же нпс. Убери из этой игры графику и логотип Рокстаров и что останется?

    P.S. Проведя в этой игре 117 часов, со временем я реально начал кайфовать. Игре требуется время, чтобы забраться в сердечки самых нетерпеливых.    … Expand
  64. Arya977
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Amazing
    Score.....................Great
  65. osmanlis
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    I was like the protagonist of a good western movie. The story, game play and graphics were very good.
  66. Za_Uvek
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    I just finished playing RDR for the second time in my life and I'm pleased to say that it holds up more than well. In fact, for a game that is now over 10 years old, it holds up so well that I am confident that it has cemented itself in video game history as a classic.

    This was released at the time that Rockstar started to really refine game-play in all their titles. Once GTA IV was    I just finished playing RDR for the second time in my life and I'm pleased to say that it holds up more than well. In fact, for a game that is now over 10 years old, it holds up so well that I am confident that it has cemented itself in video game history as a classic.

    This was released at the time that Rockstar started to really refine game-play in all their titles. Once GTA IV was released, it was just a matter of slight tweaks here and there to make all future titles exceptional. And that really shows in the first Red Dead. Controlling John, house riding and gun-play is extremely intuitive, responsive and easy to pick up. This in turn makes the entire open world experience a delight and so much fun! Which I might add, this world has just the right amount of content that adds extra engagement without feeling bloated (which is rare in the genre these days).

    The open world is fun, but also incredibly beautiful. I played on a Xbox Series X and the slight upressed graphics only slightly enhances what was already a stunning looking game. Additionally, I remember frame drops on the 360, which were completely gone as everything ran smooth from start to finish. But the Series X only touched things up as the art direction and design is what makes Red Dead a masterpiece. That also extends to the brilliant sound! Sure, the firing of guns, gallop of hooves and overall effects sewn into the journey are very impressive. But it is the score that ties the whole art design together. Each location is enhanced by the music and given a unique sense of atmosphere as you travel from one place to the next. Oh, also, there are some nice original licensed songs thrown in at just the right time for good measure.

    After considering all that, how could this ever be a classic without a masterfully written story behind it. This also came at the time when Rockstar made the wise decision to hire 'no-name' actors for their roles. But they are actors that fit every colourful character perfectly all of which have some of the best dialogue in gaming to work with. The story itself is classic Rockstar, mixing parody with drama that remains a great formula for entertainment to this day. It is Johns journey itself that really wins it all. No matter how you chose to play, you will join John on a struggle to leave the outlaw life behind, while battling his very inner nature.

    I could go on and on really as there is so much to love about this game. I played this again after RDR2 and adored how it organically felt like it rounded off John Marston's saga with Dutch and his gang. But that story is one piece that makes a complete package and that package will forever be a must have for any gamer's library.

    (PLAYED ON XBOX SERIES X)    … Expand
  67. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Rockstar's best narrative game. Simple with an emphasis on the progression of John Marston creates a lasting and emotional impact.
  68. Awes0meSauce
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Incredible game!... Undead Nightmare also showed us how a great DLC should compliment the game.
    I adored the "Spaghetti-Western" feel & vibe through out the game. While I loved Red Dead 2, I wish it had more of original Red Dead's "flavor". In fact, I wish Rockstar would redo Red Dead Redemption and update it with the same graphics, engine, etc. that Red Dead 2 had -- before launching a    Incredible game!... Undead Nightmare also showed us how a great DLC should compliment the game.
    I adored the "Spaghetti-Western" feel & vibe through out the game. While I loved Red Dead 2, I wish it had more of original Red Dead's "flavor". In fact, I wish Rockstar would redo Red Dead Redemption and update it with the same graphics, engine, etc. that Red Dead 2 had -- before launching a Red Dead 3!    … Expand
  69. Dariya
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Summary:
    I got myself one of d'em good games, partner!
    The Good: + The story is pretty good and probably one of the best I have ever seen in a Rockstar game. + The slow-motion ability works very well. The Bad: - Every single character is either paranoid, drunk, a fraud or just wants to use you without doing anything back for you. - There are several glitches that often caused    Summary:
    I got myself one of d'em good games, partner!

    The Good:
    + The story is pretty good and probably one of the best I have ever seen in a Rockstar game.
    + The slow-motion ability works very well.

    The Bad:
    - Every single character is either paranoid, drunk, a fraud or just wants to use you without doing anything back for you.
    - There are several glitches that often caused major problems.
    - Multiplayer servers were almost completely empty.    … Expand
  70. Vadwes
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Отнимаю за убийство без каких-либо мотивов в конце.
  71. M1sfiT__
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos. Dispensa mais explicações. A Rockstar quando pega para fazer jogo sabe fazer algo excelente.
  72. Vini2fs
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    the classic game from rockstar, made in 2010 and that gave rise to one of the best games of all time rdr2, even though it is relatively old red dead redemption has aged very well and even a player accustomed only to the new generation (x series and ps5) still manages to have a good experience with red dead redemption.
  73. Promisesandlies
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    RDR (2010) is one of my favorite games, better than RDR2 imo. If rumors of remaster or remake are true, i really hope they also make PC version and release it alongside consoles version, not 1 year later..
  74. Nart566
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    I love you rockstar. One of the best games I have played. Everything is perfect. There is one thing, I didn't like: First hours of the game. I get bored at first few hours. That's the reason why I don't give 10.
  75. StrangeSlayer
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Una obra maestra en juegos de acción y Open World,una narrativa increíble con personajes carismáticos y muy interesante de principio a fin,un protagonista legendario que sin dudas es de los mejores de los videojuegos, un mundo vivo lleno de cosas por hacer, una excelente banda sonora y una jugabilidad divertida y muy buena
  76. ZeroMajor
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    RDR can be loved in different ways, you name it, thrilling gameplay, its open-ended scopes, and an immersive story, here you have a true art. Even if you come only for one thing, you would come to appreciate all the different things this game manages to achieve as a 2010 game. It is indeed a great game, however, its replayability is hindered by the number of missions involving just movingRDR can be loved in different ways, you name it, thrilling gameplay, its open-ended scopes, and an immersive story, here you have a true art. Even if you come only for one thing, you would come to appreciate all the different things this game manages to achieve as a 2010 game. It is indeed a great game, however, its replayability is hindered by the number of missions involving just moving around to activate the mission, often leading people to find the earlier chunk of the game tedious and affect enjoyability. Without it, you still have a pretty good game. Try it out if you have the chance to get it.… Expand
  77. zezeljmare
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    EN:
    Another evergreen from Rockstar Studios. Personally, it is better for me than the second part. The world is brilliantly and beautifully constructed, as is the story in it that unfolds beautifully. The mission has a lot, as well as great and actually fun mini-games. The characters are great done, great voice acting, the animations are great, especially for Dead-eye ability.
    SRP:    EN:
    Another evergreen from Rockstar Studios. Personally, it is better for me than the second part. The world is brilliantly and beautifully constructed, as is the story in it that unfolds beautifully. The mission has a lot, as well as great and actually fun mini-games. The characters are great done, great voice acting, the animations are great, especially for Dead-eye ability.

    SRP:
    Još jedan evergrin iz Rockstar studija. LIčno mi je bolja od drugog dela. Svet je sjajno i lepo izgrađen, kao i priča u njemu koja se lepo razvija. Misija ima dosta, kao i odličnih i zapravo zabavnih mini igrica. Karakteri su odlično urađeni, sjajan voice acting, animacije su odlične, pogotovo za Dead-eye sposobnost.    … Expand
  78. Crimson5
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Очень хорошая игра. Без замедлений прошёл её второй раз. Для 2010 года это великолепно.
    Отличная стилистика, сюжет, харизматичные персонажи, неплохой геймплей. Это одна из моих любимых старых игр и останется ей навсегда.
  79. PatchWurk777
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    This game is a beautiful work of art that aged amazingly, but is held back by it's janky controls and convoluted dueling system.
  80. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  81. XRenkM
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    História impecável, o início de uma franquia maravilhosa (undead nightmare e red dead redemption 2) e varias horas de gameplay pela frente.

    9/10
  82. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    RDR is one of my favorite games... i think i played it for like a 1000 hours
    this game is what i call a masterpiece!
  83. MLG_MAX
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    this game will always be one of my favorites and I will recommend it to everyone
  84. Trchckn
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. John Marston, un protagonista genial, con un objetivo claro, facil de encariñarse con el, su muerte fué dolorosa.
    El juego ta piola    … Expand
  85. matidestrro
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Still to this day, one of my favorite video games of all time. Truly amazing writing, it is full of that characteristic rockstar satire and that doesn't make it seem like the game isn't serious - its perfectly balanced. Atmosphere of this vast, open world where most of the time you are by yourself is special and works exceptionality good, music feels like it has this rhythm that makes youStill to this day, one of my favorite video games of all time. Truly amazing writing, it is full of that characteristic rockstar satire and that doesn't make it seem like the game isn't serious - its perfectly balanced. Atmosphere of this vast, open world where most of the time you are by yourself is special and works exceptionality good, music feels like it has this rhythm that makes you going, but also is creating tension. I finished it in hardcore mode and I've had good fun because of the new challange. One thing that may seem like it aged poorly is mission structure, it seems very repetitive, but story remains compelling. Also playing it on xbox series x with higher resolution makes it look fresh till this day.… Expand
  86. BayernRalle
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    Worse graphics than Red Dead Redemption 2 but an overall a better experience.
  87. gayass123
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    The game is a masterpiece, but offers somewhat poor replayability. Definitely get the game.
  88. YouveBeenVexed
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    The storyline is enough to keep me hooked on the storyline. After playing Red Dead Redemption 2, I decided to check out this one and was not disappointed. I prefer the darker storyline this has compared to a way better ending to the story.

    However, the gameplay and some aspects of the story really show that the sequel definitely improved upon the ideas presented in this game.
  89. TheEvilEye05
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    The story is amazing, emotional and the ending is just breathtaking, it takes the characteristic humor of Rockstar as always but makes a great narrative still. And the gameplay is as good and immersive as the story,
  90. v_melez
    May 15, 2023
    9
    O jogo é excelente, personagens marcantes, gráficos bonitos até hoje... os maiores problemas seriam algumas missões que além de maçantes parecem que só foram adicionadas pra inflar conteúdo e o mapa relativamente vazio e pouco diverso, fora isso é uma ótima experiência.
  91. Dannyboy31805
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    A truly great game and it’s fully backwards compatible to be played on the newer gen so play it if you don’t mind a little bit older graphics. It still has a great story and good gameplay. The online is surprisingly still fun and has people in it. If you like story games with combat and a big map and collectible guns, outfits, and properties then this would be a great game for you to play.A truly great game and it’s fully backwards compatible to be played on the newer gen so play it if you don’t mind a little bit older graphics. It still has a great story and good gameplay. The online is surprisingly still fun and has people in it. If you like story games with combat and a big map and collectible guns, outfits, and properties then this would be a great game for you to play. Liars dice is also a highlight and poker of course. I 100% the game so you know I’m pretty much an expert.… Expand
  92. PaRaDoXD.
    May 19, 2010
    8
    There is much sence in Jesse J words. Game has solid story polished gameplay, but its brings nothing new. Really pity that for most game journalist GTA4 - is colosus and best of the best games 4 ever. Seems thats same mechanic and gameplay doesn't confuse game reviewers even if its not changing for years. Respect 2 Eourogamer thats gives fair score to last "mega hits" thats brings There is much sence in Jesse J words. Game has solid story polished gameplay, but its brings nothing new. Really pity that for most game journalist GTA4 - is colosus and best of the best games 4 ever. Seems thats same mechanic and gameplay doesn't confuse game reviewers even if its not changing for years. Respect 2 Eourogamer thats gives fair score to last "mega hits" thats brings nothing new 2 gameplay and in game industry also (I mean Alan Wake and RDR). Its really rare to find honest reviews with fair score from experienced gamers, not from journalists thats like to go to conferences, whatch there booty girls go to afterpartys, and thats never would wright not popular opinion about higly PR'd game or from eminent game designer. For all who read reviews and looking on score to make desicion to buy or not to - the answer with RDR - its must buy and play. But its the same candy in different cover selling over and over again. Ps. Why thats stupid comparison with GTA? This game more looks like a Gun.… Expand
  93. MarkW
    May 19, 2010
    8
    I somewhat agree with Jesse. The game is fun in my opinion. It's a change of scenery from the GTA's. I do believe it was just re-skinned to look like a western. I also believe that it is getting higher than usual scores because it's a western-themed game. I also think there are way too many perfect scores for this game, someone's getting their palms greased to make it I somewhat agree with Jesse. The game is fun in my opinion. It's a change of scenery from the GTA's. I do believe it was just re-skinned to look like a western. I also believe that it is getting higher than usual scores because it's a western-themed game. I also think there are way too many perfect scores for this game, someone's getting their palms greased to make it saound good. I think it's happening more often than the past. I played GTA IV for like a week, hopefully Red Dead will leave a better impression. So far it has?… Expand
  94. DARC_Legions
    Aug 24, 2010
    8
    Ok, I just have to throw my 2 cents in here. In my opinion, the game was all-around perfect EXCEPT 2 things: First, the game is a bit glitchy, but its not glitchy often enough to ruin the game or anything. But, the biggest reason why I would not recommend this game is because THE GUN TARGETING IS GARBAGE! I set it to auto-targeting mode (called "Casual Targeting") and my friend'sOk, I just have to throw my 2 cents in here. In my opinion, the game was all-around perfect EXCEPT 2 things: First, the game is a bit glitchy, but its not glitchy often enough to ruin the game or anything. But, the biggest reason why I would not recommend this game is because THE GUN TARGETING IS GARBAGE! I set it to auto-targeting mode (called "Casual Targeting") and my friend's 4-year-old son cleared out the Fort Mercer Gang Hideout (unlocked fairly late in the game) in about 4 minutes. He was mainly just pressing L & R-Trigger repeatedly. This game is TOO EASY. Then, if you set it to "Expert Targeting" it thankfully removes the auto-aiming, but the gun aiming is WAAAY TOO SLOW even on the max setting! Yes, the gun targeting is terrible, and ruins an otherwise great game. I am on 360 version btw. However, I did really enjoy the storyline in this game.… Expand
  95. 6xdandangp
    Dec 29, 2012
    8
    Just when I thought that Rockstar Games couldn't create anything other than overhyped crap, I was proven wrong with this game. And I must tell you, it never felt so good to be wrong.
  96. simondaustin
    Sep 22, 2010
    8
    Great game. Beautifully crafted. One negative would be some of the content. i know that is an "adult" game etc etc... I just think they add some aspects just for the shock factor rather than it's actual benefit to the game.
  97. austinbond
    Dec 10, 2010
    8
    A massive sandbox game full of beauty and splendour, Red Dead: Redemption proves that RockStar can make a grand and fantastic western game. What I didn't like were the many glitches and a very offensive rape joke that made me lose interest in the main character. Super Mario Galaxy 2 or Bayonetta should be GOTY instead.
  98. darkmana
    Jan 31, 2011
    8
    With GTA i generally just screwed around, ran people over and really didn't play the game's storyline at all and thus got bored very fast. With RDR however the storyline enticed me time and time again to stop exploring and pushing hookers down stairs to continue the storyline. The ability to slow down time and blow our a man's knee-caps or shoot a man in 10 different places before he hitsWith GTA i generally just screwed around, ran people over and really didn't play the game's storyline at all and thus got bored very fast. With RDR however the storyline enticed me time and time again to stop exploring and pushing hookers down stairs to continue the storyline. The ability to slow down time and blow our a man's knee-caps or shoot a man in 10 different places before he hits the ground was all kinds of fun. The ending to this game be beautiful, heart warming and really enjoyable to play. The biggest issue I have with the game though is that after i beat it I lost all interest in playing it. They do allow you to keep going of course, but only the side quests remain and i beat the bulk of those as i went.… Expand
  99. samtheham56
    Oct 27, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has a very strong storyline and gameplay. The games has plenty to do but after a while it gets quite boring. Amazing graphics but poor multiplayer… Expand
  100. matroycem
    Apr 26, 2013
    8
    Another great game from Rockstar. Red Dead Redemption is the first Western game to really make it work. The Open world setting is varied and rich and filled with nice little side quests and things to search out. The game has a fairly strong AI and some good set pieces. This review is maybe a little bias as I have now played Far Cry and the Animals in Far Cry are better and there are moreAnother great game from Rockstar. Red Dead Redemption is the first Western game to really make it work. The Open world setting is varied and rich and filled with nice little side quests and things to search out. The game has a fairly strong AI and some good set pieces. This review is maybe a little bias as I have now played Far Cry and the Animals in Far Cry are better and there are more of them but this does not mark down the skill of the game.
    The Characters are well voiced and the game has a good strong plot that does move along nicely. The horse annimation was very good and it did upset me loosing a horse I had for a long time.
    The ending seemed a little rushed for me as you have a lot of missions between major plot moments early on, these seem to reduce as the game went on until it was almost only major plot driven missions towards the end. I did not venture much online with this title as with Rockstar they mainly focus on the campaign which is good.
    If you are a GTA fan and also like Clint Eastwood westerns give this a look    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#1 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 96
  3. Negative: 0 out of 96
  1. Extreme Gamer
    95
    'Red Dead Redemption' is a must buy. Every Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 owner should play this game (as long as they're over 18 and not a member of PETA). The only reasons I can't give this game a full 10 are the annoying glitches, connection issues and the lack of difficulty.
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  2. AceGamez
    97
    At times breathtaking, often awe-inspiring and never, ever dull, Red Dead Redemption is already one of 2010's biggest hitters, and is likely to become one of this generation's greatest achievements. A staggering work of art.
  3. GamerNode
    100
    RDR is a phenomenal game that stands out as one of the year's best. The utmost attention to detail is apparent in every aspect, and is something that no gamer should miss.
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