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  1. Nov 9, 2018
    10
    The presentation side of the game is simply stunning and both the visuals and sound design create an immersive experience that stays with you throughout. I love a good story and Red Dead Redemption 2 delivers in all areas here keeping things interesting and exciting at all times. There’s a ton of content for you to get to grips with and you will definitely not be getting bored anytime soonThe presentation side of the game is simply stunning and both the visuals and sound design create an immersive experience that stays with you throughout. I love a good story and Red Dead Redemption 2 delivers in all areas here keeping things interesting and exciting at all times. There’s a ton of content for you to get to grips with and you will definitely not be getting bored anytime soon because the content has tons of variety as well. I really enjoyed the world in which the game takes place in because the detail is off the charts and traversing around the nooks and crannies always feels rewarding. Each different mechanic that’s present in the game has been done to perfection and the best thing is that they all feel important and combine together extremely well. There’s plenty of progression to be made in a number of key areas and the way you’re able to interact with NPC’s is very clever and creative to say the least. It does take a while for the game to get going at the start. Overall Red Dead Redemption was a masterpiece in my opinion and without a doubt it was my favorite game that Rockstar had ever done. The reason I say was is because Red Dead Redemption 2 is now my favourite Rockstar game of all time and to say it reached my huge expectations and then some would be a massive understatement. My excitement levels for this game were simply off the charts and after only a few hours with this game it became quite clear that a lot of love and effort has gone into all areas. Visually the game looks superb and when you combine that with the stunning and very immersive sound design you end up experiencing an adventure and story like no other. If that wasn’t enough then you also get mechanics and gameplay that are compelling at all times and you won’t be getting bored anytime soon either because there’s more than enough varied content here to keep you satisfied for a while. In terms of problems the game basically doesn’t have any and apart from a slow start you won’t find any issues within the fantastic world in which the game takes place in. At the end of the day then I can’t recommend Red Dead Redemption 2 enough because it’s took what was good from the first game and improved it while also adding its own unique features, and when it’s all said and done I can definitely see this game ending up being game of the year for 2018, with Tomb Raider coming in 2nd. Expand
  2. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly. This is true in most of Rockstar's long list of games, which often overwhelm the player with their sheer size and mechanical depth. Red Dead Redemption 2, however, stands out as a pinnacle among masterpieces. You may, understandably, assume that I'm simply riding the "Red Dead hype wagon" but, unless the game drasticallyRed Dead Redemption 2 isn't a game that should be taken lightly. This is true in most of Rockstar's long list of games, which often overwhelm the player with their sheer size and mechanical depth. Red Dead Redemption 2, however, stands out as a pinnacle among masterpieces. You may, understandably, assume that I'm simply riding the "Red Dead hype wagon" but, unless the game drastically changes after the first 10 hours or so, this is certainly not the case.

    From what I've experienced so far, Red Dead Redemption 2 offers the player an unprecedented amount of options in what to do and how to tackle the, both optional and integral parts of the game. Fortunately these options do not overwhelm the player, but are instead revealed progressively, allowing you to first master what is already there. After several hours spent with the game I was still constantly being surprised by a steady stream of new features and added complexity to pre-existing mechanics.

    All this depth, however, wouldn't be worth 2 cents if it wasn't for the incredibly high degree of fine tuning and polishment that went into the game. The frame rate stays smooth and constant throughout the whole experience and, incredibly enough, so far I haven't encountered a single bug during my 14 hours of playing the game. Rockstar have certainly nailed the shooting mechanics, but there are also more discreet options for those who aren't completely certain that lead is the be-all end-all problem solver.

    To summarize: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a must buy for anyone looking for a deep and fleshed out experience, that gradually unfolds during many hours of game time. It's not a game that you can rush through over the weekend (though, admittedly, I myself might in retrospect have been a bit too hasteful in order to experience as much as possible in a short time window). If you're willing to put in the time however, Red Dead Redemption 2 is guaranteed to offer you a complete and thrilling experience, brimming with possibilities for the player to discover. If I have one complaint regarding the game it's that it didn't come out sooner.
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  3. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This game is so much. Looks fantastic on Xbox One X. Looking forward to online mode.
  4. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt the best game ive ever played, a true Next Generation game. The visuals the sound and the attention to detail makes this the most immersive game ever. The characters and the story is also one of the best from rockstar. Also see the return of characters like Jon marsten make you even more connected to the game. The game is deserving of a 10. The best open ive played in aWithout a doubt the best game ive ever played, a true Next Generation game. The visuals the sound and the attention to detail makes this the most immersive game ever. The characters and the story is also one of the best from rockstar. Also see the return of characters like Jon marsten make you even more connected to the game. The game is deserving of a 10. The best open ive played in a very long time. Expand
  5. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I understand everyone has different tastes in games, but with that being said the people giving this game a 4 or lower are just being ridiculous. Regardless of how you feel about it personally there is no doubt that this is one of the most finely crafted video games ever made, there's no subjectivity about it.
  6. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Lamentablemente tengo que decir, que la comunidad gamer es sucia, embustera y mediocres. En la página de metacritics de Xbox y aquí de PS4 se llenaron de gamers de Pc. Ya niños ratas criticando algo que no jugaron. Las personas muchas veces como aquí queda reflejado son mediocres Aguante Rockstar Y #RedDeadRedemption2 #RDR2
  7. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Excelent performance, good graphics, good sound and gameplay, best game so far on the xbox one x
  8. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, simply amazing! From the immersion, to the world building, to the writing, this game is fantastic!
  9. Oct 30, 2018
    10
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    10 сморщенных яичек из 10!

    P.s. Игра унылая...
  10. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Benchmark of console games for this generation. Not many negative things to say about the game when you are getting use to how things work in the game.
  11. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego en Xbox one x 4k nativos impresionante, definitivamente el juego se disfruta muchísimo más en esta consola
  12. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Somebody is spamming the user's review with the same negative review. Played 10 hours of it and I am bored. Never gonna play it again. Played this already ten years ago, it's the same thing. Same game. Same game.
  13. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, the attention to detail is next level. Game of the year for sure. Do not listen to all the salty PC players. Hopefully they will dry their tears and move on shortly.
  14. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    now yes here is the best version of the game because now if the gaming experience is the best and with real 4k not like the competition that lies
  15. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Its time to say thx for rockstar for the best expirience on xbox one x
    And this is the time wen burning negative points from pc users makes game more great 11/10
  16. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This game looks better on the xbox compared the ps4, why the user score difference? is the same game after all, besides the graphics.
  17. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    A perfect experience game. Open world gameplay, story... Everything. And it's great on Xbox One X.
  18. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    juego mde 10 lastimas que los haters vengan a crearse cuenta a darle negativos lamentable
  19. Feb 22, 2019
    10
    The biggest problem with this game is that we won't have another one like that until at least 10 years.

    Because there is only one studio in the world capable of giving 7 years of its time and ressources to create such a perfect work of art. And this studio will first release a new GTA in 2 or 3 years. And then they'll be able to offer us a more mature project like RDR2. The game
    The biggest problem with this game is that we won't have another one like that until at least 10 years.

    Because there is only one studio in the world capable of giving 7 years of its time and ressources to create such a perfect work of art.
    And this studio will first release a new GTA in 2 or 3 years. And then they'll be able to offer us a more mature project like RDR2.

    The game looks absolutely gorgeous on Xbox One X.
    The animations in this litteraly made me want to chop woods, drink coffee, ride horses, hunt etc etc...

    Rockstar seems to be picking the best from every studio has to offer, you can see some of Ubisoft work, Kojima's work and many more and it's like they're giving a masterclass. They're saying through the game : "Hey students, look at how you should do things".

    How many games, in every day and age, can offer you a Solo story of a 100 hours ?
    CD Projekt said they wanted to do Something like RDR2, well I really like CDPR and it's great that they want to learn from the best because we absolutely need more projects like that.
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  20. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    This is the highest achievement in art and games. While I gave it a rating of 10 it is not perfect but compared to other games Red Dead Redemption 2 stands head and shoulders above all else. I say this not only as a gamer but also as a game developer. There are some things that may seem rough around the edges but everything in this game is deliberate and indeed sets itself apart from allThis is the highest achievement in art and games. While I gave it a rating of 10 it is not perfect but compared to other games Red Dead Redemption 2 stands head and shoulders above all else. I say this not only as a gamer but also as a game developer. There are some things that may seem rough around the edges but everything in this game is deliberate and indeed sets itself apart from all other games ever released. Period. Does it cater to the lowest common denominator? Hardly. There are and will be detractors but those will be from those who are used to everything being laid out for them mindlessly in a wash of a saturated game market where fast and loose is rote. Red Dead 2 is a game to be savored with a map to be explored and missions to seek out without relying on map blips or text overlay directing which way to go. The story is immersive and easily the most cinematic of all games Rockstar has produced. All characters are deep and unique. The environments are lush and vistas unmatched by any other developer of open world games. While the main story takes anywhere from 50-60 to complete I easily surpassed those numbers to soak up every possible side mission and quest that I would stumble upon as well as using the companion app and strategy guide to seek out. The companion app itself is a great way to view the world map, shop for in-game items read the strategy guide or manual and/or track play progress while comparing with friend's progress as well. The online portion is still in Beta development but once ironed out will make Red Dead Online the future of online gaming as successor to GTA Online. There is so much to do, over 500 different animals to seek out and hunt and fish. Even portions of the map from Red Dead Redemption 1 are included as part of gameplay in both single and online play. This is a stunning achievement on many levels. The number and quality of systems designed for this game are well beyond and much more enjoyable than say things going on in the most recent Assassin's Creed games. The limitations on certain aspects make complete sense. However with such detailed systems in a console title there are controller input limitations causing some controller input schemes to be layered but once understood players can select items fairly quickly and get easier to use as one goes along. I am having such a great time playing both single and online in RDR2 that I will be playing this game for longer that I ever did GTA V/Online (played through single player at least 3 times on that one and was regularly playing Online until this was released). Once online is filled out with the types of content we expect I can only imagine playing this game for the foreseeable future indefinitely only to be interrupted by other releases along the way, only to return here. This is the only game that caused my to purchase a new 4K TV and Home Theater system to get the most out of this game. A decision I do not regret. All benchmarks for performance agree that the XBox One X is the system to play Red Dead 2 on and I cannot agree more. Get this game. It is a muts have for current generation consoles. Expand
  21. Mar 18, 2019
    8
    Let start off with the positive: The open world environment is beautifully visual, the story was great and we know what will happen in the end of the story but we don't know how it's going to be, and the charathers and voice acting were on point, especially Roger Clark as Arthur Morgan, the protagonist of the game. The soundtrack had that old western movie vibes to it and theLet start off with the positive: The open world environment is beautifully visual, the story was great and we know what will happen in the end of the story but we don't know how it's going to be, and the charathers and voice acting were on point, especially Roger Clark as Arthur Morgan, the protagonist of the game. The soundtrack had that old western movie vibes to it and the cinematography makes it looks like an award-winning movie.

    All that I love is good, but the game do suffer some flaws. While playing the game, some sections on the game gets a bit buggy at some parts. I don't mind long games because the world of RDR2 is huge and there are plenty areas to explore, but despite how long the game is, it can get a little boring doing some things over and over again. During missions, there are marks in the game that tells you where to go and it has boundaries. I wish they can give us a non-linear missions where you can do whatever you want to craft your experience instead of linearly scripted missions where you have to follow what the game tells you to do and you fail f you mess it up. That's probably the main issue have with this: Big environment world to explore yet you have to follow the game how it tells you to play.

    Overall, it is a great game to play but it can sometimes turn you off at some point. I originally gave this game a 10/10, but after realizing some mistakes while playing the game, I'll give it 8/10
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  22. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    A video game who made me cry, there's no need to say more.
    Still cannot believe that Arthur's gone, even if I know that's the best ending and the redemption for him.
    I'll miss you, Arthur.
  23. Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Red Dead Redemption 2 (Xbox One S): (Playthrough Date 26.11.18)

    After 89 hours and 38 minutes I have now played Red Dead 2 through. What can I say, the game is absolute Game of the Year material for me. The story, the atmosphere, the setting, the technology and much more are simply breathtakingly good. I will now only pick up a few superficial points and start with the few negative
    Red Dead Redemption 2 (Xbox One S): (Playthrough Date 26.11.18)

    After 89 hours and 38 minutes I have now played Red Dead 2 through. What can I say, the game is absolute Game of the Year material for me. The story, the atmosphere, the setting, the technology and much more are simply breathtakingly good. I will now only pick up a few superficial points and start with the few negative ones:

    - Controls: Rockstar-like, unfortunately a bit wobbly and sluggish, it could certainly be solved a little better, but overall I got along with the controls, played both first-person and third-person perspectives and had a lot of fun with both .

    - Bounties: To be honest, I don't know whether the whole thing is a bit buggy or should work like that, but often masks and the like just didn't help to avoid being investigated. Then there were moments in the game where I was frustrated by the whole bounty system and sometimes switched off the console.

    Now I can't really think of what I could criticize, so on the positive side (just a little insight):

    -Story: Very roughly, the story is simply breathtakingly staged, told, set to music, etc. Characters are simply wonderful (Sadie) and Arthur is perfectly written and presented from front to back, and the voice acting is absolutely top notch. One or the other time my eyes got wet too.

    -Gameplay: Despite sluggish controls, I had a lot of fun exchanging gunfire, looting, riding and exploring. There is a lot of collectibles to discover, which I didn't really do, but still found some Easter eggs and cigarette pictures, etc.

    -Technique: Well, let's go ahead the game is wonderful. My jaw dropped several times, be it a wonderful view over a gorge or a gloomy event in the fog. The world offers an incredible number of different and very atmospheric facets and is wonderfully thought out. I hardly had any great graphic glitches or bugs, only the horse sometimes had its own physical laws.

    All in all, I'm not surprised that I played a very good game, but it turned out to be more than that, namely a masterpiece.

    For me very clear 10/10 deluxe bathrooms.
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  24. Apr 25, 2021
    9
    This. This game. It's one of the best I've ever played.
    The characters, the emotions, the story, the world, the fanservice... it's pretty much all there.
    Now, I've played the predecessor about 4 months back so I am a bit biased but I think you can very well enjoy it without having any prior experience with Red Dead. The obvious out of the way: this game is gorgeous. I played it on
    This. This game. It's one of the best I've ever played.
    The characters, the emotions, the story, the world, the fanservice... it's pretty much all there.
    Now, I've played the predecessor about 4 months back so I am a bit biased but I think you can very well enjoy it without having any prior experience with Red Dead.

    The obvious out of the way: this game is gorgeous. I played it on Xbox One S, which is not exactly a power-house, and it ran pretty well. Sure, a few frame-drops here and there. Texture pop-ins, too (mostly in the end-game), but far too little that it could bring down the score. Here and there the facade might break a bit, especially in first-person (which is included out of the box), but otherwise it is easily the most immersive 3rd-person game I've come across.

    The characters are great and very lovable (and, very often, very despisable) and quite well written. You'll know almost all of their names by the end (and there are some 30 or 40 important chars), especially since the main story itself is pretty long. Their interactions and emotions toward each other can be felt strongly and one loves and hates with them along the journey.

    Media focused on the realism this game provides from the start but I found it perfect. It is a slow game overall and some mechanics might need some getting used to. But it isn't nearly as realistic as many would want you to believe. Sure, every once in a while you've gotta eat, same as your horse. But you'll always have enough provisions and the penalty for not doing so is pretty minor. Most other things come quite natural and are not too heavily relied on by the game's mechanics or gameplay.

    The only (big) thing I did NOT like here were the controls... It is known by many as the nemesis of Rockstar and this game is no different. I'm all for a realistic approach and having a slower character does not bother me too much. However, shooting behind cover, indoors, or with a Machete-wielding lunatic some feet away from you, can become very annoying to deal with. There is a lot to tweak in the game-settings but it never really felt sufficient. This, however, has been a problem since the first game came out and, by now, I've lost all hope for a "perfect" implementation by Rockstar.

    COMPARED TO RDR1:
    If you've not played Red Dead Redemption, this section is of no use to you. If you have, here are some things that stood out to me, compared to the first game.

    Riding:
    Riding was pretty much perfect in RDR. I found the tank-controls to work great, and the audio-visual feedback was on the brink of perfection.
    They ditched that.
    Don't get me wrong, the riding in RDR2 is still very good. The horses feel heavier and they added maneuvers to make them more agile. It certainly has more realism to it, but a mix of the two might have been a better choice (just my opinion though). Tank-controls + more maneuvers + weighty horses = perfect?
    As it stands, though, RDR will remain the best riding game for me (for now).

    Duelling:
    Oh well, duelling is anything but fun in this game.
    The first one had you move your hand to your weapon, pull it out, and log-in your targets.
    The second one has you pull the trigger... slowly. But it's not really more than that, with a bit of aiming at the end to get off the killing shot. At the same time, you have to focus on your opponent, while watching the "pull-the-trigger-slowly"-meter in the bottom right corner. The bigger your monitor, the more cumbersome it is.
    Again: there's a tad more realism here, as you don't get the opportunity to get 6 targets in at once, but the "pulling-the-trigger-slowly" mechanic was very annoying and absolutely no fun. Luckily, there aren't that many duels here, so it's not too big of a deal. A mix of both mechanics would have been better, though (again).

    Fishing (and a bit of swimming):
    Well, there wasn't anything in RDR. There is now. Have fun :)

    Hunting:
    In RDR, you manly had your region and maybe a certain spawn-point to hunt specific animals.
    RDR2 gives you the chance to actually track down your prey. Similarly to the "witcher-vision" in Witcher 3, you can discover clues with your Dead-Eye-vision, making it possible to search and find (legendary) animals in a more immersive way.

    Story:
    Honestly, I found the story in RDR to be just about enough. It's not bad, but also not great. It suffices and does not overstay it's welcome (it's not that long, really). Would probably make a good movie-series though, i guess.
    RDR2 dumps that and presents a pretty big amount of story missions, intrigue, friendship, family, etc. It's just really, really good. I'm not sure if it's perfect, but certainly great. It's an awesome prequel and if you liked RDR, you'll most likely enjoy what's offered here.
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  25. May 9, 2020
    10
    The best version of this masterpiece of the western genre. The narrative, facial expressions, and the graphics are impressive. An open world that does not neglect any detail. 10/10
  26. May 13, 2020
    10
    Çoküzel fırsatı olanlara öneririm sadece xboxda değil bütün platformlarda oynayabilirsiniz arada fps düşüleri oluyor ama çok önemli değil bence.
  27. May 1, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game. Deep dramatic history, huge games world. Top soundtracks. Great details.
  28. Apr 13, 2021
    8
    No lo he terminado pero me esta gustando mucho el nivel de detalle altísimo la historia es excelente, la exploración, Easter eggs, vale la pena no es perfecto es lento, tiene mucha acción momentazos, las misiones secundarias hay unas muy buenas que te caes para atrás dándote cuenta de que si las hiciste en un futuro vuelves a pasar y hay consecuencias por eso.

    Lo malo que le encontré es
    No lo he terminado pero me esta gustando mucho el nivel de detalle altísimo la historia es excelente, la exploración, Easter eggs, vale la pena no es perfecto es lento, tiene mucha acción momentazos, las misiones secundarias hay unas muy buenas que te caes para atrás dándote cuenta de que si las hiciste en un futuro vuelves a pasar y hay consecuencias por eso.

    Lo malo que le encontré es algunos aspectos de la jugabilidad los encuentro incoherentes como que es muy realista para unas cosas bajando la velocidad de juego o disminuyendo la diversión y que te lleva muy de la mano en Misiones solo hay una forma de completarlas y si no lo haces exactamente así entonces fallaste la misión pero encuentro que esto es algo menor, pero para un mundo abierto hace que no se sienta tan abierto y juegos mucho más viejos han logrado esto
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  29. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    A tour de force in immersion and storytelling in a beautiful crafted world.
  30. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    The Unforgettable Game

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has the best game story I have ever seen in my life. It is a story that you will never forget. All the characters in the guange are well built and have leggings and a past that justifies why he is in the guange. Whenever I remember the story I get emotional, it talks about honor, loyalty and betrayal. I never forgot their names, John Marston,
    The Unforgettable Game

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has the best game story I have ever seen in my life. It is a story that you will never forget. All the characters in the guange are well built and have leggings and a past that justifies why he is in the guange. Whenever I remember the story I get emotional, it talks about honor, loyalty and betrayal. I never forgot their names, John Marston, Bill Williamson, Hosea Matthews, Dutch Van Der Linde, Sadie Adler, Micah Bell, Charles Smith, Leopold Strauss, Abigail Roberts, Jack Marston, Javier Escuella, Uncle, Lenny Summers, Sean Macguire, Mary-Beth Gaskill, Tilly Jackson, Karen Jones, Pearson, Susan Grimshaw, Molly O'Shea, Josiah Trelawny and Reverend Swanson.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has very beautiful graphics, mainly because it is an open world game with a giant map. The setting is fantastic, it has swamp areas, the big and lively city of Saint Dennis, small towns like Strawberry, Rhoades, Valentine, the New Austin desert, the snowy and mountainous area north of the map, farms, rivers, lakes waterfalls, forests, and more. The game has many details, for example, if you fall on the floor your clothes get dirty, the horse's testicles decrease in cold areas, etc.
    The gameplay is great, with a huge variety of weapons of the time, which can be customized, improving them or just making them more beautiful. Guns will rust and get dirty with use, especially if you get into the water with them, which makes it inaccurate, regrow more slowly and may fail, so you need to clean it, as you use the same gun, you gain affinity with time with it, which makes you reload and shoot faster and more accurately.
    It has a lot to do, like hunting more than 200 species of animals, terrestrial, such as bears and wolves, aerial and aquatic, such as alligators and fish. There are 15 legendary animals to be hunted, there is the legendary bear, legendary alligator, legendary panther, many others. You can cut your hair, buy clothes, collect resources to make your own clothes (and unique clothes with the skin of the legendary animal you hunt), gun shops, bars with room to rent, stable to buy, sell and customize horses, post office to pay the reward and buy a train ticket, general store to buy various things, etc.
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 18, 2018
    100
    Unquestionably 2018's best game, and an all-time open-world masterpiece. [Christmas 2018, p.89]
  2. Nov 2, 2018
    100
    It doesn’t matter if you are gamer, a human being, or an alien from another planet; Red Dead Redemption 2 is a title that you just can’t miss. The bar set by RDR2 is so high that even Rockstar itself will probably have a hard time raising it. One of the best releases in the history of digital entertainment.
  3. 90
    While it has some notable but minor flaws, it's hard to argue that Red Dead Redemption 2 is not a masterpiece. The end result of the meticulous detail, wonderful writing and stunning looks is an open world that sets a new bar for believability, and a time and place I can't stop thinking about or wanting to be a part of.