Red Dead Redemption

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3237 Ratings

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!! rdr
  2. Murdockk
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Eskilerin en iyilerinden xbox 360'da oynamıştım hey gidi zamanlar be hala yıllar geçse de oynanır....
  3. 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
  4. PedramMGHZ
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Very good game . Impressive Graphics . Impressive Story . And Good Gameplay
  5. vova22379
    Jul 2, 2023
    6
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  6. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    Like Canis Canem Edit (AKA Bully) before it, Red Dead Redemption is the sandbox format of GTA transferred to a different environment, this time the wild west. It's all beautifully represented and technically very impressive, but like the aforementioned game the change of setting does little more than limit the scope of the missions and scenarios; they are always little more than "ride toLike Canis Canem Edit (AKA Bully) before it, Red Dead Redemption is the sandbox format of GTA transferred to a different environment, this time the wild west. It's all beautifully represented and technically very impressive, but like the aforementioned game the change of setting does little more than limit the scope of the missions and scenarios; they are always little more than "ride to point A, shoot some people, then ride to point B...and shoot some people". As a whole it looks great and the story keeps you reasonably interested, but it lacks the variety, humour and likeable characters of GTA San Andreas.… Expand
  7. FulSector
    Jun 24, 2023
    4
    After reading all 330 of the mixed reviews I found not one of them mentioned the game's most glaring flaw. GJ ppl, it's no wonder gaming continues to improve at such an incredible rate. It's a sandbox game made by control freaks who put systems in the game that punish the player for doing anything more than bumping into an NPC. It invalidates the point of the sandbox genre. If GTA III,After reading all 330 of the mixed reviews I found not one of them mentioned the game's most glaring flaw. GJ ppl, it's no wonder gaming continues to improve at such an incredible rate. It's a sandbox game made by control freaks who put systems in the game that punish the player for doing anything more than bumping into an NPC. It invalidates the point of the sandbox genre. If GTA III, VC, or SA had attached a permanent character penalty every time you ran over a pedestrian, they would not have been popular games. RDR should not be a popular game. For example, out in the middle of nowhere with no other people around, a law officer chased an outlaw to get his bounty. I stepped in to help, shot the bounty, and in response both the bounty and the officer start shooting at me. So I kill both, incur a -200 'Honor' penalty, and game pop-ups messages telling me it's going to lock my out of quests and erase my save file if I don't start playing like a nice boy. It's pants on head stupid, it completely defeats the purpose of the sandbox genre, and removes all the fun from the game. This is less like an actual game and more akin to some kind of virtual training simulator for dogs, where the players are the dogs, being trained to do completely pointless and unrewarding things for no purpose that they have to do anyways because that's what the designers wanted. The entire game is designed as an anti-fun just follow instructions control freak's training exercise. It's basically an interactive cut-scene simulator, where every single moment and every event that occurs in the game is scripted according to what the developers wanted or did not want the player to do. It has almost zero actual entertainment value, and as noted, not a single critique on this site leads to the game's most obvious flaw and are all basically invalid or I wouldn't have left this review.… Expand
  8. Zinaldo
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    one of the best games ever I played the game story and it game play are fantastic
  9. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    This game captures the cowboy atmosphere better than almost anything. It's story and themes are heartbreaking and profound, and fitting for the era. Its gunplay is responsive and and it goes out of its way to offer depth to the non-combat life on the plains. Overall a tragic and profound experience, and a ton of fun.
  10. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    10
    In my 30 years of gaming, Red Dead Redemption is my favourite game to date. It’s a shame R* didn’t supersede this with RDR2. A true Masterpiece if you’re into Wild West movies and feel like taking the role of the lead character.
  11. Dingytheman
    May 18, 2023
    5
    Like GTA games but with horses, except horses are nowhere as fun to use as a car or bike as you'd imagine. No cool radio to set the mood either cause you didn't have those back then. And just those two things alone make it a lot more boring, there's not a lot of interesting things to do and the story was pretty forgettable tbh. GTA with cars is better than with horses but overall RockstarLike GTA games but with horses, except horses are nowhere as fun to use as a car or bike as you'd imagine. No cool radio to set the mood either cause you didn't have those back then. And just those two things alone make it a lot more boring, there's not a lot of interesting things to do and the story was pretty forgettable tbh. GTA with cars is better than with horses but overall Rockstar games are really overrated and its gameplay mechanics aren't particularly deep or rewarding. I tried to replay this game because tbh it looks really pretty and immersive but quit in the first hr because I just remembered how boring it was the first go round.
    Giving this game anything over a 7 is pure madness.    … Expand
  12. DGS14
    May 16, 2023
    10
    el mejor juego hasta la llegara de Red Dead Redemption II, goty 2010 y segundo mejor de la década 2010
  13. 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.
  14. Yacine-31
    May 12, 2023
    10
    Her story is very beautiful And I recommend playing it to say the least because it is legendary
  15. 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,
  16. Legendb2015
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    Update 3/31/23: I used to have this game on Xbox, Red Dead Redemption Digital Edition (the game itself is a 10/10) on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation toUpdate 3/31/23: I used to have this game on Xbox, Red Dead Redemption Digital Edition (the game itself is a 10/10) on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragile "TOS". The multi-billion dollar business has no obligation to provide valid evidence for something so permanent as a PERMAMENT SUSPENSION FROM ACCESSING ANY OF YOUR PAID FOR CONTENT ON THEIR SYSTEM?!?! The thing is...you CANT leave any real hateful comments and cuss words in reviews or XBOX doesn't even even save them, just blanks it out like you didn't type anything at all. Also I would've never said anything that warrants this kind of permament suspension, at worst I was talking crap on EAs Sims 4 predatory gaming practices of cutting a main game up and selling it to you in 20-$40 "game & expansion packs". So the suspension is complete BS, groups of circle jerks can get together and report something you typed as offensive and it auto-bans you and some lame gamer on a power-trip volunteering for their "ambassador" program (more circle jerks with fragile egos) reviews the ban and appeal. Boycott Xbox, they don't deserve your money with their "woke" parenting of even the lamest of things like GAME REVIEWS. I literally cant even sign into my account to access offline content, its ALL GONE thanks to an Abusive system MS lets auto-handle, the first miss steps of "AI". Buyers BEWARE. (END UPDATE) OLD POST FOLLOWS:
    Did I forget to go back and review one of the best games of all time?! Well let me rectify that situation, given the abolish spawns gaming hath given us since thy release of this classic. Story-A+, Graphics at the time A+, Character personality A+ Mission amounts and Side Mission content A+...this will forever be the pinnacle of gaming, because its been nothing but downhill since this game in the industry. So much so that I know Red Dead Redemption 2 coming up in a few months, wont live up to its older sibling in terms of old gamers familar with this series. This was back when "DLC" wasnt being chopped from the main game to be sold later, and once that trend started, games have been shallow and too short, for "full" experiences to be sold to you later for more $$. This company "Rockstar", used to have my upmost respect...but GTA V online ruined that. I fear, actually, I know, Red Dead Redemption 2 online will have low trickling pay offs for their in game $$ and way overpriced EVERYTHING just to try to get you to buy their in game currency "Red Dead Bonds" or some BS. You heard it hear first...I wont be buying Red Dead 2 until its on a huge sale or I just playing the single player when I can borrow a disk from a friend. I no longer tolerate, play, or recommend any game that models EA/Activision/Ubisoft and all the rests predatory game models. My wallet is closed like the rest should be until this industry changes its ways back to being consumer friendly and non predatory. Get ready for "loot" boxes in Red Dead 2 everyone...RIP Red Dead Redemption, your legacy will never be forgotten.    … Expand
  17. RyanRetroGamer7
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    This game is by far the best game on the Xbox 360, and one of the best games of all time! While RDR2 surpasses this game greatly, this game is still incredible!
  18. Rayees
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made!!!

    1. Mr. John Marston's a good man! 2. I'd had an opportunity to play 'Red Dead Redemption 2' for a very short period of time and was more than impressed by the physics, gameplay mechanics, and other technical details done by RockStar Games. I thought of getting RDR2, but then thought to give it a try to RDR1 before RDR2 as I compared the graphics of    One of the best games ever made!!!

    1. Mr. John Marston's a good man!

    2. I'd had an opportunity to play 'Red Dead Redemption 2' for a very short period of time and was more than impressed by the physics, gameplay mechanics, and other technical details done by RockStar Games. I thought of getting RDR2, but then thought to give it a try to RDR1 before RDR2 as I compared the graphics of both games. Personally, I would've not tried RDR1 after playing RDR2 as the graphics of RDR2, I feel, are exceptional. Keeping the graphics apart, I was stunned and surprised by the minute details RDR1 has. Details such as the sounds of horses’ shoes riding from one turf to another change the terrain sound, the ground's heat rising at distance, dust eroding while walking or moving wagon, NPCs getting annoyed if bumped into, etc. I have to mention that my friend persuaded me to take RDR1, and I was more than happy and pleased to play this game as all my friend's assertions were correct.

    3. The main character's development and other characters in the game feel real while playing this video game. Apart from the main story missions, this open-world game took me by surprise regarding the Stranger Missions and the behavior patterns of such characters. The reactions of the Non-Player Characters while interacting with them were surreal all the time. Playing this game would make the player feel like living in the real old west world.

    4. The dialogues and the grammatical language were fabulously scripted as they portrayed how people used to converse in that era. The advantages and disadvantages of both sides- outlaws/uncivilized and civilization can be inferred through the dialogues of the in-game characters.

    5. Running on horses and playing missions give a very different feeling in this modern age. Action, thrill, adventure, and many items and aspects can be discovered while playing and exploring, apart from as well as while completing the main story!

    6. The background score and the music in this game are simply great as they provide great intensity while playing, whether roaming free or doing missions.

    7. All in all, the story is beautiful and enthralling at the same time.    … Expand
  19. The_saver1328
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Rockstar game ever, I love the story and you will love John marston character development over the story, I cried when he was gun down at the end, that how good Rockstar can make a character… Expand
  20. Formula3
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Jogo top... história brutal... recomendo muito. Quem puder que o jogue numa one x ou serie s/x pelo seu melhoramento a 4k.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. gayass123
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    The game is a masterpiece, but offers somewhat poor replayability. Definitely get the game.
  24. MLG_MAX
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    this game will always be one of my favorites and I will recommend it to everyone
  25. 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
  26. DonRamon
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    A pesar de tener un movimiento horripilante, el combate, la sensación y la historia no tiene comparación.
  27. BayernRalle
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    Worse graphics than Red Dead Redemption 2 but an overall a better experience.
  28. RDRFANFUHATERS
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    Oh boy oh boy rdr1 is on if the best games I played from the story to the gameplay to the guns to the characters to the places to the hunt and the best thing the horses man this game is a change in the game’s history I don’t to spoil the game. man just play’t
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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:
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  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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