Red Dead Redemption 2

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8.3

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  1. Virgiawan2332
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time
  2. Gere201310
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    masterpiece,is the only word that fits this fantastic game.IT have a fantastic open world.
  3. Decorousfiber
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games!!! Really good characters who developed through the story. Gameplay is a little slow, but it won't be a problem after an hour or two.
  4. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  5. famsuo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This game has so many qualities that can't even be listed, the character development is perfect, the soundtrack is great, the graphics are magnificent and it's the best open world game I've ever played.
  6. kobaeee
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Years later this is still one of the most realistic games ever made. The world, people, and animals are all so belivable. On top of that the best cowboy/western game ever made.
  7. ryan49
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    이 게임을 플레이 하면서 단순히 게임 캐릭터를 조작하는 느낌이 아닌 정말로 내가 게임석 캐릭터 "아서"
    가 된 느낌이다 게임을 플레이 하는 모든 순간 사건 정말 잘 짜여져 있고 아름다운 그래픽과 현실 세계을 옮겨 논 세계 처럼 디테일 부분에서 다른 게임과 비교도 안될 정도로 완벽에 가까웠다.진짜 사람같은 npc 상호작용 먹이사슬 등등 재밌는 요소들로 넘처난다 스토리는 처음엔 고비가 있었고 살짝 지루 했지만 자위를 하면서 오르가즘을 느끼는 순간처럼 몰입있게 지나갔다 내 생의 완벽한 게임 아니 완벽안 작품 이라고도 할수 있는 예술작품.    이 게임을 플레이 하면서 단순히 게임 캐릭터를 조작하는 느낌이 아닌 정말로 내가 게임석 캐릭터 "아서"
    가 된 느낌이다 게임을 플레이 하는 모든 순간 사건 정말 잘 짜여져 있고 아름다운 그래픽과 현실 세계을 옮겨 논 세계 처럼 디테일 부분에서 다른 게임과 비교도 안될 정도로 완벽에 가까웠다.진짜 사람같은 npc 상호작용 먹이사슬 등등 재밌는 요소들로 넘처난다 스토리는 처음엔 고비가 있었고 살짝 지루 했지만 자위를 하면서 오르가즘을 느끼는 순간처럼 몰입있게 지나갔다 내 생의 완벽한 게임 아니 완벽안 작품 이라고도 할수 있는 예술작품.
  8. MastMM
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Com certeza sem sombra de dúvida merecia o Goty mas sabemos que ele e comprado nunca que gow é melhor que rd2
  9. ZeusB2009
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I ran into a small rock while riding my horse and flew 14 feet into the air 10/10
  10. Megataco2017
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    The visuals of this game are very impressive, the story is incredible, and the gameplay is pretty solid. The only thing I dislike is riding on your horse to somewhere during a mission.
  11. KingFerretti
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Na minha opinião o melhor jogo da década dele, uma obra prima que é impecável em todos os detalhes.
  12. XB_Miss-Sniper
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Everyone needs to try out this game. :)
  13. Josias91
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente sensacional com grafico muito bonitos e cheio de detalhes de impressionar qualquer um a historia muito boa contando um pouco da vida de arthur morgan
  14. Lonewolf6031
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    O jogo é perfeito em todos os sentidos. Personagens, inclusive secundarios, todos com ótimas personalidades, se destacando os membros das gangues. A história do game, apesar de ser gigante, não achei cansativa, ocasionando que todas as missões são importantes para a história da gangue. Até o momento, todas as missões principais tem o seu peso para o decorrer da gangue, não tendo nenhumaO jogo é perfeito em todos os sentidos. Personagens, inclusive secundarios, todos com ótimas personalidades, se destacando os membros das gangues. A história do game, apesar de ser gigante, não achei cansativa, ocasionando que todas as missões são importantes para a história da gangue. Até o momento, todas as missões principais tem o seu peso para o decorrer da gangue, não tendo nenhuma missão descartável. Parabéns pela rockstar :)… Expand
  15. YahirJotaCe
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Increíble!! Es un juego que empieza de una forma lenta pero con el pasar de las horas jugando te envuelves en ese mundo, que al final acaba destruyendote… Expand
  16. Julian3692
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de mundo abierto de la historia. La construcción de personajes es espectacular
  17. Erick666
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    El mejor videojuego de Rockstar y posiblemente el mejor mundo abierto de todos los tiempos, una joya sin dudas.
  18. MrKoscheii
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption for the Xbox One is a cinematic journey through the heart of the Wild West. The main story unfolds as a masterclass in emotional storytelling, introducing a cast of characters with rich, nuanced backgrounds that resonate deeply.

    The game's side quests offer a window into the realities of diverse regions, guiding players towards different narrative    Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption for the Xbox One is a cinematic journey through the heart of the Wild West. The main story unfolds as a masterclass in emotional storytelling, introducing a cast of characters with rich, nuanced backgrounds that resonate deeply.

    The game's side quests offer a window into the realities of diverse regions, guiding players towards different narrative outcomes. This dynamic storytelling approach adds layers of depth and unpredictability, keeping players engaged and invested in every twist and turn.

    Even in 2023, Red Dead Redemption's visuals stand tall, a testament to Rockstar's unwavering commitment to lifelike realism. The world it crafts, from sweeping views to treacherous terrain, is a breathtaking homage to the Wild West's beauty and danger.

    Customization in Red Dead Redemption also shines. The ability to tailor your character's appearance, right down to their hair and beard, as well as the extensive options for weaponry and steeds, adds a level of personalization and immersion that is aprecciated by we, gamers. Features like applying pomade are a delightful touch, making every detail feel purposeful.

    The diverse range of activities available is staggering. From the tranquil art of fishing to the heart-pounding pursuit of legendary animals, each venture offers a unique experience, ensuring there's never a dull moment in the expansive world of Red Dead Redemption.

    Where the game truly excels is in its commitment to realism. Every facet, from the intricacies of gunplay to the nuances of survival, is rendered with astonishing fidelity, creating an immersive experience that feels unparalleled.

    However, not without its quirks, the horse companion can prove to be a source of frustration, displaying moments of baffling decision-making that can lead to moments of frustration. Additionally, while the narrative offers a degree of freedom, there are moments where the linear nature of certain missions can feel restrictive.

    Stealth, too, can be a curious endeavor. Armed with a bow and knife, the level of audibility seems at odds with the weapons used, leading to moments of immersion-breaking incredulity.

    Important to note that I am reviewing the single player mode, so this game is earning a perfect score of 10/10. Its captivating narrative, rich characters, and unparalleled attention to detail make it a standout title in the gaming landscape. While the online mode may have faltered, the single-player adventure remains a triumph for Rockstar and a true gem for players seeking an unforgettable Wild West saga.    … Expand
  19. NachoYico
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Una obra de arte, Arthur y la banda quedarán para siempre en nuestros corazones, las canciones, las cinemáticas, la gente todo es único y se siente como si estuvieras viviendo el juego, era GOTY 10/10.
  20. Rand0mDude766
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Its simply best game ever :) if you think its "riding simulator" - quit gaming
  21. tebluspy
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Amazing storytelling and characters, a huge beautiful open world with plenty to explore and fun gameplay mechanics. One of the most immersive games out there.
  22. Tarik50
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Dünyanın en iyi açık dünyası, fizik motoru ,npcleri , görev dizaynı, hikayesi ve atmosferi olan oyundur.
  23. Btepro
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, el mejor de la anterior generación, goty de su año y de su década, punto.❤
  24. Asn1
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    It's so enjoyable . You can live with arthur and make him . It's perfect. Play it
  25. DoomQuakeDuke
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Questo, ragazzi, è pura arte. Solo chi è esperto di videogiochi può apprezzare l'immensa bellezza di questo capolavoro. Una storia fantastica, una giocabilità straordinaria e un ambiente perfettamente realizzato in ogni minimo dettaglio. Bellissimo. Ho giocato e completato la versione per PC che, ovviamente, con una buona scheda grafica, fa sembrare di essere davvero dentro quei cinqueQuesto, ragazzi, è pura arte. Solo chi è esperto di videogiochi può apprezzare l'immensa bellezza di questo capolavoro. Una storia fantastica, una giocabilità straordinaria e un ambiente perfettamente realizzato in ogni minimo dettaglio. Bellissimo. Ho giocato e completato la versione per PC che, ovviamente, con una buona scheda grafica, fa sembrare di essere davvero dentro quei cinque stati. ITALIAN USER
    This, guys, is pure art. Only those who are knowledgeable about video games can truly grasp the immense beauty of this masterpiece. An amazing story, genuine gameplay, and a perfectly crafted environment down to the smallest details. Beautiful. I played and finished the PC version, which, of course, with a good graphics card, makes it feel like you're truly in those five states...    … Expand
  26. killdrphil
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Pros:

    1. Great story and characters. 2. Great dialogue. 3. Tons of content. Solid content too. Not much filler. 4. Great graphics. As good as Witcher 3 (if not better). Cons: 1. Bad input lag. 2. Overly complicated and convoluted control system. 3. Bad honor system. I've killed a lot of innocent folk but because I've also greeted a lot of folk I'm somehow this really    Pros:

    1. Great story and characters.
    2. Great dialogue.
    3. Tons of content. Solid content too. Not much filler.
    4. Great graphics. As good as Witcher 3 (if not better).

    Cons:

    1. Bad input lag.
    2. Overly complicated and convoluted control system.
    3. Bad honor system. I've killed a lot of innocent folk but because I've also greeted a lot of folk I'm somehow this really honorable cowboy.
    4. Everyone in the game rushes you to hurry up all the time and it's annoying.    … Expand
  27. Shartrais
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Es un juego brillante en muchísimas cosas, como en la narrativa, el desarrollo de personajes, la iluminación, la dirección narrativa... Pero no consigue ser una obra maestra por querer ser un juego de mundo abierto, con muchas tareas que completar y mucho relleno.
  28. rudidlo
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Stunning successor to Red Dead Redemption. The storytelling is the most strong feature of this game.
  29. Adriaan1
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, good story, great gunplay! The game is a solid entry! Horse riding is really good!
  30. Achtlos
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Ok so... yeah the 9/10 is because the voice acting, story, direction, art composition is second to none. And those people that worked on this game, deserve the accolades they are getting, should have been Game of the Year. Here's the negative: during story sections, the game changes it's "rules" mid game, you can then no longer snipe to a distance, or do things your way, it's ONLY the wayOk so... yeah the 9/10 is because the voice acting, story, direction, art composition is second to none. And those people that worked on this game, deserve the accolades they are getting, should have been Game of the Year. Here's the negative: during story sections, the game changes it's "rules" mid game, you can then no longer snipe to a distance, or do things your way, it's ONLY the way the game allows it, or you fail.. and there's not always a prompt on what it desperately wants you to do.. it breaks the flow and pulls you out of the moment.… Expand
  31. Daimyo21
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Today the atmosphere for mainstream games seems to be "rush, rush, rush, headshot boom, rush, rush, rush".

    You can rush through RDR2 main story in a matter of 3 days. If you do, I guarantee you'll conclude that its boring, clunky, and overall not fun... R* has sold over a billion dollars worth of copies and made something truly special here. They made a game that they wanted to    Today the atmosphere for mainstream games seems to be "rush, rush, rush, headshot boom, rush, rush, rush".

    You can rush through RDR2 main story in a matter of 3 days. If you do, I guarantee you'll conclude that its boring, clunky, and overall not fun...

    R* has sold over a billion dollars worth of copies and made something truly special here. They made a game that they wanted to play and made design choices that not every gamer will agree with and even the most seasoned will question. Its just refreshing to see a large AAA company not pander to the lowest denominator (because marketing told them to) but instead made a game they want to play with the quality most expect from a R* title.

    There is a lot of detail in this game. The NPC schedules for example are fascinating. You can literally follow an NPC around for an entire day cycle and they actually have a life instead of just roaming aimlessly tricking you into thinking they are busy doing stuff only to find out they only go from A to B and then B to A.

    At first I felt some frustrations of many as well but it was sort of a fault to my own. The first chapter was amazing but extremely slow with very poor checkpoint placement. Also, getting used to the controls and tweaking them in settings takes time (i play the game with free aim only so its tough). I was excited after the tutorial chapter and got into this habit of rushing early on and it ruined the game for me until I took a step back and allowed myself to get lost in the details.

    The amazing view distances and visuals are captivating and you start to get really enveloped. The story is subjectively interesting and the characters are deep. The voice acting and mocap are some of the best in the game industry if not the best.

    The clunkiness has always existed in R* titles but since they went for more realism like they did in GTA IV, it definitely has its moments of frustration but you really start to feel that being careless has its consequences like it does in real life. I love it.

    If you're more of a casual gamer. Read Dead Online is a free second portion of the game that might be better suited for you. I sure will be playing it with friends and family and can't wait.

    Cheers!    … Expand
  32. DrZomboid
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Better than the first game, a must play. Even better tha GTA5 story. Only down side is long rides and limited fast travel. But hey, nice scenery.
  33. LuigiCuau
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Sin duda la mejor versión en One, a 4K Nativos, en una consola que no se quema ni hace mas ruido que un avión, con los mejores gráficos en una consola verdaderamente potente sin duda muy pero MUY SUPERIOR a la versión pippera de PS4
  34. GainesvilleGuy
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    May be one of the best games ever. Why give it only a 9 then? Here I list the reasons. A non-haters view of why this game isn't perfect. In fact there are very many negatives, enough to give any other game a much lower score. But what this game does right is so amazing it almost completely negates the negatives, but not quite. Here is what I didn't like:

    1) Controls are very    May be one of the best games ever. Why give it only a 9 then? Here I list the reasons. A non-haters view of why this game isn't perfect. In fact there are very many negatives, enough to give any other game a much lower score. But what this game does right is so amazing it almost completely negates the negatives, but not quite. Here is what I didn't like:

    1) Controls are very clunky. Clunky controls are to Rockstar games what bugs are to Bethesda games. Every game you hope they improve but they never do

    2) Inventory is very unwieldy. Don't get me wrong I love how they try to make it a bit more realistic by tying some of it to your horse (only for weapons though). But it never seems to remember my preferences of what guns to carry and there is no way to see a list of your inventory. You must cycle through one item at a time and the organization is very poor. Also, it lets you carry way too much for realism. I had an entire store full of items in my satchel most of the time.

    3) Combat difficulty was way too easy. Default auto-aim makes shooting trivial (and turning it off makes horseback shooting nearly impossible so that really isn't an option either). The near infinite supplies of instant-heal tonics/provisions while in battle makes it even more trivial

    4) Money was way too easy to accumulate. Made the "struggling to survive" vibe and dialogue pretty laughable when I had thousands of dollars on me by early mid-game (even after fully upgrading the camp)

    5) No real endgame after you beat the missions. Sure hunting and collecting exists but it would have really benefited from a ranch-building/upgrading mechanic (I think they are planning on adding this in online mode) to give purpose to keep going and earning more money. Despite the amazingness of the world I kind of need a purpose to play on other than creating chaos or goofing around. The money I had at the end was basically infinite so no need to earn more

    6) They don't really let you play an evil character. Sure you can kill innocent randoms but in terms of the missions and story characters you essentially are always this noble good guy. I guess because the SJW's would complain too much if it let you, for instance, not side with the Indians or suffragettes or ex-slaves. It would be refreshing to have the option to side with the army against the Indians for instance. In classic fantasy games you can side with evil factions but, again, the historical context I guess makes it too hard in this SJW world now. Rockstar used to have more balls but even they have cowed to the pressure these days and made being a true jerk impossible

    Problems 2, 3, and 4 above could probably be solved with some kind of hardcore mode, where inventory is limited, money is way tighter, heals are limited, and there is an actual death penalty. But there is no hardcore mode. My guess is they are saving that for online (where they hope to make more money with microtransactions probably).

    But anyway, these are a lot of problems. But I still highly recommend playing this the world is so realistic it kind of boggles the mind, and the story was very well done as well. The struggling bandit vibe was awesome but would have been better if they made money harder to obtain. And the graphics are the best I've ever seen (on XboxOne X)    … Expand
  35. cottemann
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    It's a great game but not perfect. The visuals are incredible and the game is overall amazing but sadly every once in a while you run into some mechanic in the game that really pulls you out of the game.
  36. kyle20ellis
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    I personally still hold that the original is the better one between the two games, but this is still a top tier gaming experience and a real treat for fans of the first game. Gorgeous graphics and environment, wonderfully engaging story and characters, another killer soundtrack and just a romping good time. I hope we'll get a Part III in the future.
  37. DedezzeSS
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    Отличная игра.
    Немного затянуто начало повествовния. Лично мне интересно стало часов через 5-6, но рад что перетерпел это время и по итогу насладился интересной историей.
  38. The_BlueRose
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Pese a su prácticamente impecable apartado técnico y una gran historia y personajes, esperaba un poco mas de Rockstar en este RDR2, sobre todo en el aspecto jugable y estructura de misiones.

    - La historia esta bastante bien, no llega a los niveles narrativos de The Witcher pero te la crees, al menos en parte. Hay ciertos momentos que pese a estar en cierta medida justificados parecen un    Pese a su prácticamente impecable apartado técnico y una gran historia y personajes, esperaba un poco mas de Rockstar en este RDR2, sobre todo en el aspecto jugable y estructura de misiones.

    - La historia esta bastante bien, no llega a los niveles narrativos de The Witcher pero te la crees, al menos en parte. Hay ciertos momentos que pese a estar en cierta medida justificados parecen un poco artificiales.
    El ejemplo mas claro seria el cambio de mentalidad de Dutch, ¿como puede ser que un lider nato pase de repente a un segundo plano? Me parece bien que se justifique mediante la influencia de Micah para crear una banda "mejor", pero no me creo que tenga peso suficiente para traicionar sus principios y a toda la gente que creyó en el. Se repite mucho la motivación del dinero, que pese a conseguir suculentos botines sigue necesitando más, sin dar ningún motivo real. Ademas es una precuela, ya sabes como va a acabar,

    Eso lleva a otro punto, la economia. De poco sirve entregar pieles si solo haciendo las misiones de historia vas a conseguir tanto dinero que al final no te lo vas ni a gastar todo. Y de este podriamos llegar a la situacion de forajidos que actuan como tal cuando le conviene al juego. Con un sistema de reputacion que no termina de funcionar.

    Arthur es un buen protagonista, pero ni de lejos uno de los mejores que se han hecho. Su estructura se basa en el clásico del chico que no le queda otro camino mas que el de robar. Esto no le hace mala persona "per se" ellos mismos reconocen que pese a ser forajidos "no son ese tipo de gente". Incluso los miembros de la banda hablan con Arthur diciéndole que no es una mala persona. Al final es en el que todos confian y este no les abandona.

    Su arco es bastante simple, cuando todo va bien sigue a Ducht, cuando este empieza a actuar de forma violenta y deja de lado a la banda, Arthur decide tomar su propio camino. Ya sea siendo bueno o malo. En una serie de misiones de reputacion que decidiran si eres buena o mala persona. Lo que hayas hecho antes importa poco vaya...

    - Jugablemente es donde tiene mas carencias: el juego ya es lento de por sí, si le incluimos gunplay realista y una falta importante de movilidad nos queda que en una situacion de tiroteo el jugador va con el pecho al descubierto, cuando seria mas conveniente que al entrar en situaciones de peligro adoptara una posicion mas agachada y menos expuesta a recibir un disparo. Ni las coberturas funcionan tan bien como deberian, funcionan peor que en la primera parte.

    - Ambientacion y apartado tecnico: aqui es donde realmente destaca el titulo. Recrea la naturaleza y la fauna como nunca antes se haya visto, con una distancia de dibujado que cuesta creer. Aqui es donde cazaras, pescaras y te pasearas por las ciudades y sus proximidades. Destacar los bien que estan hechas las tormentas, sobre todo el sonido de los truenos que es de 10.

    - Al final te quedas con el apartado tecnico y la ambientacion, jugablemente podria ser mejor, las misiones podrian estar mejor diseñadas, dando mayor libertad al jugador y la historia pese a ser buena no es de las mejores que he visto le falta profundidad. Es un juego largo y se hace aun mas largo debido a su ritmo lento, que en misiones no termina de cuajar pero cuando quieres pasearte un rato y contemplar el paisaje es fetén    … Expand
  39. Briscese
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lindos gráficos e como sempre a Rock Star sabe fazer um jogo.
    Vale a pena cada centavo gasto !    … Expand
  40. AHRbro
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    First of all: If you want this game for the Online or play it as some type of shooter or like fast paced games, don't waste your money and time in this game. You may want to give it a try and that is okay but I warn you this before my actual review.

    On my personal experience I think this game was built with love and dedication. It's pretty good if you like slow paced games. I liked this    First of all: If you want this game for the Online or play it as some type of shooter or like fast paced games, don't waste your money and time in this game. You may want to give it a try and that is okay but I warn you this before my actual review.

    On my personal experience I think this game was built with love and dedication. It's pretty good if you like slow paced games. I liked this game mainly because of the storytelling that works like a movie or a book. The narrative is the strongest pro in this game, but being honest, at some point I got bored between Chapter 1 and 2 but the story and character developments is so well done. Which is why I think it is not perfect.

    The graphics are stunning even playing it in an original Xbox One. The frame rate doesn't look too bad because the worst case scenario would be the game playing at 24-28 fps in the cutscenes which makes it look more like a movie.

    One of the main things that keeps this game from being perfect is Online which is not so compelling or attractive as GTA Online. It may seem boring at times and that is a huge letdown but I feel that Red Dead Online is more of a plus than a main feature of the game.    … Expand
  41. FunkGunner
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    The world is the real star of this game. A gigantic map with a lot of exploring to be had. The characters are fully realised and thought through. Rockstar definitely cared about presenting these characters in a way where you know them and feel connected emotionally all the way through. The story is exciting, humorous, and tragic. Crying at least a couple of times through this game is aThe world is the real star of this game. A gigantic map with a lot of exploring to be had. The characters are fully realised and thought through. Rockstar definitely cared about presenting these characters in a way where you know them and feel connected emotionally all the way through. The story is exciting, humorous, and tragic. Crying at least a couple of times through this game is a real possibility.

    The gameplay can seem a little slow and methodical at first, but eventually you get into the intentionally lazy pace and it gives you time to appreciate the gorgeous sights around you.

    This is a beautiful game, especially on the Xbox One X. The graphical detail is astounding. If you’re playing on 4K HDR, there are HDR settings in the menu, but they’re not perfect. The lighting is muted in cinematic mode, so set it to gaming mode and you’ll have to push your white levels up pretty high to get a good balance.

    While the game is impressive, it isn’t perfect. It comes pretty damn close though. A year after launch and I have not played it again since my first run through, and I haven’t played the online multiplayer since the day it launched. You’ll have to read another review to find out how that is going now. This is a single player game first. If you enjoyed Red Dead Redemption, I cant imagine you not liking this game.    … Expand
  42. TomWest2
    Oct 8, 2019
    9
    A perfection, a masterpiece, work still on progress, many bugs have to be fixed. But the open world, the missions, the script, the characters, the online make this game the best game of 2018 and one of the best game of this decade and History. We love rockstar for that.
  43. Firepistol95
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    Quick fire review:
    The graphics are great with such realism and detail tht is optimized for such weak hardware in todays age. So im impressed with very lil pop in tht I noticed in my playtime. Only graphical issue I noticed was shadow detail distance as ur moving about the world but its not obvious to the point of annoyance.
    The audio is beautiful and very immersive. Music choice is    Quick fire review:
    The graphics are great with such realism and detail tht is optimized for such weak hardware in todays age. So im impressed with very lil pop in tht I noticed in my playtime. Only graphical issue I noticed was shadow detail distance as ur moving about the world but its not obvious to the point of annoyance.

    The audio is beautiful and very immersive. Music choice is good, gun sounds are nice and meaty, movement, etc, etc sounds are really good.

    Story is pretty good, it reminds me of old 70s and older Western films where it concentrated on slow build up of characters, setting and scenes. Now honestly I find tht quite boring if it were a film, mostly bc of me being born in this modern time of speed, in entertainment.

    Gameplay is pretty slow, methodical and gunplay feels about almost the same as the 1st Redemption. Most of the ppl tht dont like the gameplay are just too used to fast-paced arcadey gameplay nowadays and consider this more slowpaced gameplay to "intentionally avoid the QoL of todays gaming", when tht is simply not the case. (albeit a few weird command placements on the controller) Now im not saying tht invalidates ppls criticism but it does show tht its just not the game for them. (or shuld I say dont hav the patience of learning something this complex for controller input, which is understandable) The gameplay u can get used to and it can feel a bit stiff but its still nonetheless enjoyable if ppl dont mind or enjoy the more slow, detailed gameplay.

    Edit: Forgot to mention tht it certainly isnt the best game of the year or generation. (it was overhyped) But its still definitely a solid game, from my exp and only had a few small frustrations with it.
    Not much in terms of replay value also. (grant it I dont replay many Open World games anyways, no matter how good they are)    … Expand
  44. whynogoodgames
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    If you are a fan of open world games,
    Westerns or rockstar in general you will love this game. I am playing it on a Xbox one s and it’s a beautiful game with only small dips happening during the most hectic sequences it’s easily the most polished rockstar game yet. If I am going to complain about anything it would be the fact the controls are not streamlined and can be unnecessarily    If you are a fan of open world games,
    Westerns or rockstar in general you will love this game. I am playing it on a Xbox one s and it’s a beautiful game with only small dips happening during the most hectic sequences it’s easily the most polished rockstar game yet. If I am going to complain about anything it would be the fact the controls are not streamlined and can be unnecessarily confusing in the heat of battle. An amazing experience so far definitely a must buy    … Expand
  45. CerenasNL
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    Bought Xbox One X and this game came with it for free. Immediately started playing it and really enjoying it so far (25% in the story so far). The game plays a bit slower than most people are used too, that you'll have to like. The controls you'll have to get used too, but the game doesn't throw you in the deep immediately. During the introduction you're quite limited in choices, butBought Xbox One X and this game came with it for free. Immediately started playing it and really enjoying it so far (25% in the story so far). The game plays a bit slower than most people are used too, that you'll have to like. The controls you'll have to get used too, but the game doesn't throw you in the deep immediately. During the introduction you're quite limited in choices, but afterwards you're set loose and free to do what you want. The game is so big and detailed you'll always see or experience something when roaming around. The countless random encounters you'll stumble upon make it interesting. The missions themselves are not too hard and are often quite interesting.

    To be short if you like a good RPG I can really recommend this game to you.    … Expand
  46. Saad307
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    had a great time playing this game havent finished but i seriously think this might finally be the game to beat withcher3 for me
  47. AliHakami
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    .............loooooooooooooooool.........................................................
  48. exleper
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Does exactly what it set out to do. Dont listen to the cry babys. Try it for yourself.
  49. Refreshment
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    At the beginning, i was afraid when this game launched. I had played red Dead Redemption before in my old Play Station 3 and i really liked it, in fact, i consider it one of the best games of the previous generation of consoles, so i didn't want to get disappointed with this precuel. After finishing it and having played over 140h i can say that i love this game. Everything is much betterAt the beginning, i was afraid when this game launched. I had played red Dead Redemption before in my old Play Station 3 and i really liked it, in fact, i consider it one of the best games of the previous generation of consoles, so i didn't want to get disappointed with this precuel. After finishing it and having played over 140h i can say that i love this game. Everything is much better than the previous game (what was a hard task). The characters are amazing, the story is gripping, the details are awesome... And of course the graphics of this Red dead Redemption 2 are so stunning that i'd dare to say that it is at the top of this generation... The game is just gorgeous. However, the game is not perfect. Some secundary missions are dull and some of the tasks you've to do to get the 100% either, in adittion, in despite of the map is huge there is a big part of it empty; with nothing interesting to do. But the worst part of the game it's clearly the online mode... Which has nothing to do with other Rockstar games like Grand Theft Auto.… Expand
  50. Theocrates
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Absolutely stunned by the quality of this game. One of the best looking, sounding, feeling etc. game of the last 10 years.

    PROS -Fantastic graphics (world looks stunning and detail is second to none) -Top notch story/writing (one of the best video game stories ever excluding the dreaded G****a) -Seemingly endless strangers to encounter, animals to hunt, easter eggs to find -All    Absolutely stunned by the quality of this game. One of the best looking, sounding, feeling etc. game of the last 10 years.

    PROS
    -Fantastic graphics (world looks stunning and detail is second to none)
    -Top notch story/writing (one of the best video game stories ever excluding the dreaded G****a)
    -Seemingly endless strangers to encounter, animals to hunt, easter eggs to find
    -All around great voice acting
    -Side activities are almost as fun as the main story
    -One of the best video game protagonists of all time

    Cons
    -Slow, floaty controls
    -Minor story faltering in middle acts

    This game is a must buy. The review bombing is evident here, this game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  51. torreto986
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    De los mejores juego de esta generación y el mejor personaje de esta generación Arthur Morgan
  52. Matias8654
    Nov 8, 2020
    9
    Un juego preciosista, con detalles muy cuidados y con un crecimiento de personaje de los mejores con los que he jugado. Un Arthur que ve como se refleja su vida y lo que pudo ser en otra persona.
  53. Noahboy
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    While the online mode is abysmal, and the story mode is very linear, Red Dead Redemption 2 has some of the best sound design, graphics, physics, musical score, storytelling, and voice acting of all time.
  54. Whitty1109
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    People are ridiculous. This game is great. The gameplay is fun and realistic. This isn't Doom, this is a western shooter. Gunfights were not fast paced in those days. The story and open world are awesome so far. Graphics are pretty good. I will admit that the movement is pretty clunky, but I got used to it and it's only bad when you are searching for loot. I give it a 9, because I willPeople are ridiculous. This game is great. The gameplay is fun and realistic. This isn't Doom, this is a western shooter. Gunfights were not fast paced in those days. The story and open world are awesome so far. Graphics are pretty good. I will admit that the movement is pretty clunky, but I got used to it and it's only bad when you are searching for loot. I give it a 9, because I will probably never give an open world game a 10, due to the inevitable repetitive side missions. It's okay to dislike the game, but anyone who gives this below a 7 is just ignorant. I disliked Prey and Bloodborne for example, but still recognize them as being around an 8 or a 9. They just weren't for me.… Expand
  55. Kingshadow890
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    After many hours of nonstop play and two sleepless nights I have finished one of the most exhilarating gaming experiences. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a hallmark of gaming with a truly lived in world a amazing story held together by a amazing cast of characters especially the protagonist Arthur Morgan. I won't go into any spoilers in my review, I should also inform you that my performanceAfter many hours of nonstop play and two sleepless nights I have finished one of the most exhilarating gaming experiences. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a hallmark of gaming with a truly lived in world a amazing story held together by a amazing cast of characters especially the protagonist Arthur Morgan. I won't go into any spoilers in my review, I should also inform you that my performance will vary from some users because I played on a Xbox One X. Lets start with the black sheep the slow opening a very long tutorial and beginning which is surprising to say the least while I did prefer this long opening I also know that some players will be turned off by this so fair warning. Players not used to slow paces and are used to the incredibly fast paced of a game such Grand Theft Auto might not feel entirely at home here. Needless to say though that doesn't change the beauty of this game and the detail in the world and how it builds not just in the world itself but in total with NPC's and the story. The new NPC system in place speaking of is a little barebones at times and can end in some mishaps but works most of the time with that in mind I also need to bring up a hallmark of Rockstar games clunky controls and sometimes bad contextual commands. It doesn't break the game and I am mainly speaking on the horses when I speak on the clunky controls. Moving past the controls is the gunplay it is better that GTA 5's and its predecessor's with a interesting focus mechanic needing to be able to relax yourself to get the most accurate shot. This would make the game more of a challenge if the enemies in the game were more accurate. The final thing I would like to touch on is the story and it is beautiful no other word describes it I won't go into any spoilers but the games story alone makes the 60$ price tag worth it in my opinion. This is the first review I've ever written on metacritic I hope that it helps people in deciding on if this game is for them. In My opinion this is the best game so far this year.… Expand
  56. BondMonster
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The single player experience of this game is Outstanding, To be able to experience the old west in all its ugly glory was a blast. The online component however lacked the excitement and was quite glitchy and not quite as fun as living in the old west and the story was fantastic.
  57. Ned_Flanders
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    This is the place to play this game.. until it comes out on PC. Graphics are so above PS4 and PS4 Pro. Fun, love the theme. Can be annoying with how many animations are present
  58. SamLoboda
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Первая часть для меня была крайне неудобная в управлении и ожидал того же в продолжении, новая часть (надеюсь продолжительной серии игр) показала то как Rockstar Games умеет делать шикарные миры, отличный игровой мир переполненный деталями да ещё и с прекрасной графикой. Отличный показатель того как игра совершенствуется с каждой новой частью серии, будем ждать продолжение в котором будетПервая часть для меня была крайне неудобная в управлении и ожидал того же в продолжении, новая часть (надеюсь продолжительной серии игр) показала то как Rockstar Games умеет делать шикарные миры, отличный игровой мир переполненный деталями да ещё и с прекрасной графикой. Отличный показатель того как игра совершенствуется с каждой новой частью серии, будем ждать продолжение в котором будет реализована полноценная симуляция жизни (сюжет хф Матрица должен был начинаться с выпуска этой игры).… Expand
  59. CodyKleiny
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    "This games story is the best" I have said several times for any game made by Rockstar, They just seem to have a better understanding of how to make people care for their characters they may or may not be rooting for in the end. Red Dead Redemption 2 I would have to say is either as good as the original or worse. now you might be asking "why worse?" Well that doesnt mean its technically"This games story is the best" I have said several times for any game made by Rockstar, They just seem to have a better understanding of how to make people care for their characters they may or may not be rooting for in the end. Red Dead Redemption 2 I would have to say is either as good as the original or worse. now you might be asking "why worse?" Well that doesnt mean its technically terrible that just means i liked more elements from the first game when it came out which Red Dead Redemption was a technical and beautiful marvel filled with a rich cast of characters and story including one of my favorite characters to come out of a Rockstar game "John Marston" Im sorry for blabbering off about the other game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is just as good as the original with even more focus on characters and somewhat not even characters that are apart of the story just random people on the street or people that you might play poker with have emotions, you can specifically bad mouth a random dude on the street and end off with a gun fight or drunken brawl
    now this of course is only possible with the technical minds at Rockstar and the hardware we use today. This interaction system allows players to even connect with in game characters that arent even important to the story at all. Now lets talk about Gameplay, the movement in this game is clunky but realistic in fact i havent really ever seen the characters movement in game break with put together animation. like when your character runs towards his horse and jumps on it like nothing with no real broken parts of animation its amazing. The gun play is awesome with the deadeye system making a return once again saving you from tight situations where you could be by yourself fighting close to 10 armed bandits. The game still has a realistic health function with not being able to take more than 20 shots like a tank but you still feel like you are in even more danger with every shot you take. there is a survival type element where you and your horse cant be sitting there taking shots and be running for long periods of time without eating or resting as that is a part of the game, thats right you actually have to consume items to keep your characters health,stamina,deadeye cores ripe for any chance you are in danger. cause if you are low on stamina you will dramatically slow down having to fight your pursuers without being able to run creating a battle that you were trying to run from making even worse now that you are as slow as an ox. Now talking about story progression, the story in the beginning is the slowest part of the game and mostly the worst but best part of it as you get to see characters you knew and new characters you can get to know, but this introduction could take hours to get past but its worth it. Id highly recommend anyone and i mean anyone even if they dont like westerns to give this game a shot, it isnt a perfect 10/10 but its definitly deserving its 9/10 rating.    … Expand
  60. BustNutKingTut
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Rockstar Games has done it again. Red Dead Redemption II isn't the next GTA like many people think. It's a whole different ballpark one that Rockstar has almost mastered.

    The beginning is a little slow but after you start picking up the pace in Chapter 2 it almost hurts to have to put the controller down (I mean like seriously YOU CAN INTERACT WITH ANYONE IN THE GAME HOW CRAZY IS THAT)    Rockstar Games has done it again. Red Dead Redemption II isn't the next GTA like many people think. It's a whole different ballpark one that Rockstar has almost mastered.

    The beginning is a little slow but after you start picking up the pace in Chapter 2 it almost hurts to have to put the controller down (I mean like seriously YOU CAN INTERACT WITH ANYONE IN THE GAME HOW CRAZY IS THAT) Two complaints I have are that general movement especially horse movement is clunky (I can't tell you how many times my horse just flops and I have to walk miles to buy a Horse reviver before it dies on me) and on the base consoles (Ps4/Ps4 Slim, Xbone/Xbone S) graphics are a bit blurry. Gameplay also does rarely gets repetitive at times (Mostly when you have to ride miles to get to a quest)

    Def a buy, def a game of a year but there are just some kinks that prevent me from giving it a 10 it's more like a 9.5/9.7    … Expand
  61. The-Magician
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    This game is a masterpiece! I'd like to offer my comprehensive impressions of this amazing artistic submission to the Xbox One. To set the stage, I am not a fan of Rockstar Games. What I mean by this is that my impression of the game is not influenced unfairly positively because of my view of the company as a whole. They have made games that I enjoy (RDR1, GTAV, Bully) as well as games IThis game is a masterpiece! I'd like to offer my comprehensive impressions of this amazing artistic submission to the Xbox One. To set the stage, I am not a fan of Rockstar Games. What I mean by this is that my impression of the game is not influenced unfairly positively because of my view of the company as a whole. They have made games that I enjoy (RDR1, GTAV, Bully) as well as games I did not enjoy so much (GTAIV, Rockstar Table Tennis.) With that being said, I'd like to jump into my review of RDR2.
    The first presentation of the game is stunning, wasting no time in immersing you in a detailed setting of the year 1889. This world feels almost tangible with its level of detail in it's sky-box, weather, and the characters within. The game is not without graphical glitches, but nothing I found as game breaking. The story does well to explain Arthur Morgan's (your player character) and gang's current situation without feeling unnecessarily expository. Once you have had the opportunity to watch the opening cinematic and finally jump into controlling the game, the immersion is not broken. In controlling Arthur, you can feel his surroundings in the way he moves through them and interacts.

    This, then, brings us to the controls of the game. The controls seem quite responsive though a bit sluggish and clunky at times. I had thought that this might be due the weather and environment of the prologue mission. However, even well after leaving this area, I occasionally would still experience this same issue. It is not overwhelming when it occurs but it can leave you frustrated as you choke an innocent bystander rather than mounting your horse right next to said bystander.

    I'd like to use this as a chance to segue into the next major topic, the honor system and fine details of your player character. While Arthur has an established history, the game gives you ample choice in what kind of man "your" Arthur Morgan is. I can tell that a ton of TLC went into this character and his systems. You can be a man of high honor and upstanding morals or the dirtiest of outlaw scum. This will, of course, also determine the ending you receive upon the completion of the game. Even during the duration of the game, NPC's will treat you differently based on your honor or even recent events. Arthur also has a plethora of customization and stats to help make him your own. He can gain or lose weight, both of which have certain benefits and detriments. Visual customization such as hair and beard style add a visual touch further differentiating one player from another, though, you will have to grow your hair and beard out for certain styles. Hats and clothing can be bought and worn as well.

    In terms of sound, musically, this game does well to sink you into the ambient feel of the "wild west." More of the music seems to be ambiance aiming to immerse you further into the game, but there are certainly some stand out, dramatic, tracks to be enjoyed. The ambient noise seems to match you surroundings from the noises of nature while out in the wilderness to the idle chat of NPCs while riding through town. The voice acting of the NPCs are great and the conversations can range from somber and serious, to outlandish and ridiculous. Your posse's voice actors are splendid. The conversation seldom feels forced and never feels out of place. The detail is exquisite. If you are speaking to a character as they walk away, Arthur will begin to raise his voice to ensure they can still hear. The same is true for characters walking closer. They will go from shouting to a normal volume for conversation. If you have an event interrupt your conversation with someone, after the interruption has passed, the character's will apologize for the disturbance and get the conversation back on track.

    This game is beautiful and does well on improving the original RDR formulas. In many areas. The "dead eye" aiming system is back as well as fun features such as the lasso. Horse riding has been improved to offer a more versatile system. Horses are all different. Some are large and slow, others are fast and small. Some are balanced. Taking care of the horse also effects it's performance. There is an area that I do not believe to be so improved though, the weapon menus. When opening the menu, a wheel comes up and time slows (but does not stop). One space may have multiple items which can be navigated by pulling RT or LT. I often found myself having to cycle though multiple slots to find the one item I needed.

    In summary, while this game is not perfect, it's darn close. I believe this game to be on par with other such masterpieces as GTAV and The Witcher 3. It has it's flaws but I think buyers will certainly be getting there money's worth as it is now for all edition's of this game. Even more so when the online beta hits later in November of 2018. If you are a fan of open worlds, good characters, great stories, and solid game play, this game should not escape your radar!    … Expand
  62. firedbattle
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    To be honest, I think this game is well made in general, despite all the bugs that it might contains. I've seen most of the negative reviews in here, and there might be a couple of basic reasons of "why they didn't enjoy the game at its fullest". First of all, play the actual game. By that, I don't mean that you should review the game based on your first impressions. If so, then you don'tTo be honest, I think this game is well made in general, despite all the bugs that it might contains. I've seen most of the negative reviews in here, and there might be a couple of basic reasons of "why they didn't enjoy the game at its fullest". First of all, play the actual game. By that, I don't mean that you should review the game based on your first impressions. If so, then you don't know how to review a game. Period. Second of all, the majority did not know that one can customize their controls based on their play-style: It could include adjustments in sensibility, button mapping, camera angle, first-person mode adjustments, etc. Always go to the settings before starting the actual game and adjust your controls. Experiment what's best, thus, making the game more fluid, and less bad reviews would appear because they actually read this comment. What I'm trying to say is that one has to solve their own issue with the game, or something that it might throw off their desire of continuing playing Red Dead Redemption 2. If it's something that's based on controls, which is what most of the bad reviews were concerned about, then solve it first in-game before criticizing stuff that doesn't make sense. That goes for the people who doesn't know how to actually play a game. It's disappointing seeing the majority like that.

    Now, I'm my opinion, this game has solid graphics, fixed cinematics, enjoyable gameplay and can't wait for the online beta. That's all. Simple.    … Expand
  63. Masebase12
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red dead redemption 2 is a great game, being a prequel to the first Red Dead Redemption it had a lot to live up to, which it did. Red Dead Redemption 2 has one of the best story modes I have played in a long time, it introduces the new main character Arthur Morgan who is a member of the Dutch van der lin gang who wants to be an outlaw in a world growing more with civilization. This game introduces features that are great like cleaning your gun and being able to upgrade and customize your horses saddle. There are some features that feel like their there just be there, like how you have to shave every other day if you want to keep a clean face, and how you have to eat to keep your cores replenished. But that’s what rockstar wanted they wanted this game to feel as real as it could be, they make you feel like you are living in 1899, that’s why you have to eat, shave and pull down the hammer or the lever on the gun to shoot again and you have to wait for the your to get center mass again. Another great thing about this game is the acting, the voice acting and physical acting is life like and realistic. They characters have conversations ranging from their personal life’s how they are feeling about other characters and their distrust of Dutch and Micah. This game also in its cutscene uses elements that directors of films use. It uses a lot of non diegetic sound which sound the audience can hear but not the characters in the game. It also uses light in a perfect way, in the end of the game when Arthur sends John away to be with his family Arthur gets in a fight with Micah, Arthur loses this fight and as he is sitting on the ground as he dies he looks off into the distance, and sees the sun rise, it kinda acts of symbol of Arthur hopes for John raises as he dies, this let’s Arthur die happy because he feels like in all of his life he has done bad, he thinks this time he has done something good. The closing statement I have about this game is that is amazing but not perfect it offers new and fun features but also some ones that feel like they could’ve been left out. The game suffers from repetitive missions which usually end up in a shoot out, riding your horse long distances just to start missions that end up making you leave on your horse. I still think that this game has a potential to be one of the best games of 2018 if not the best.… Expand
  64. HappyJoeShow
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 pushes the game industry forward, The game is truly a masterpiece, the attention to detail is on a level that only Rockstar themselves can achive. I will make a list of Pros and Cons Below to help those who are still deciding if they should purchase the game.

    Pros: -60 hour campaign with amazing animation and voice acting -Breathtaking visuals on all platforms    Red Dead Redemption 2 pushes the game industry forward, The game is truly a masterpiece, the attention to detail is on a level that only Rockstar themselves can achive. I will make a list of Pros and Cons Below to help those who are still deciding if they should purchase the game.

    Pros:
    -60 hour campaign with amazing animation and voice acting
    -Breathtaking visuals on all platforms
    -Large amount of side missions with well written characters
    -Arthur Morgan is one of the best video game protagonists of all time
    -Honor system much improved over the first game
    -Dead Eye System is fantastic similar to Vats from Fallout
    -Horse Balls expand or shrink based on temperature
    -Weapons need to be cleaned and maintained
    -Gore has been improved
    -Melee combat is awesome
    -World changes over time
    -First person camera is good
    -You can finally swim
    -Hunting and Fishing is detailed
    - Good Selection of Guns and Melee weapons
    Cons:
    -Frame rate drops in Saint Denis
    - Law is too sensitive and harsh in game
    -Clipping errors in clothing and guns
    -Minor Bugs
    -Controls are a little whack    … Expand
  65. Rambagla
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    This is one of the greatest games I have ever played. It is so fun and the fact that it's extremely open world is also amazing. The graphics are spectacular. Sometimes it can get annoying because you can't save in missions and some of those missions take so long. Sometimes the game is too 'hardcore' for me so I need a break but I truly believe its the best game ever created.
  66. aroyTheGamer
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 -- REVIEW !!

    This has been undoubtedly the best gaming experience I have had in years, the best after the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt , in terms of Open World games. The amount of details, the realism and sheer amount of authenticity is mind boggling and makes you hard to differentiate between a video game and real life. This is the most realistic , "non-gamey" video    Red Dead Redemption 2 -- REVIEW !!

    This has been undoubtedly the best gaming experience I have had in years, the best after the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt , in terms of Open World games.

    The amount of details, the realism and sheer amount of authenticity is mind boggling and makes you hard to differentiate between a video game and real life. This is the most realistic , "non-gamey" video game I have ever played.

    Everything from the hunting , to the walking , to the horse riding , to character interactions feels so damn realistic.

    Coming to the story, I just loved the story. Arthur Morgan is now one of my favorite video game character of all time now. And the game does a great job of creating a very well rounded story for him. Best protagonist of any Rockstar Game according to me.

    The side missions and stranger quests are on par of Witcher 3 levels and extremely well done.

    The only negatives of this game are that the game is too easy and does not have any difficulty slider, and the economy is kind of broken, and not so memorable ambient music. But some places the songs and background scores are epic !

    When a game is still able to pull me back into it's world even after spending close to 80-100 hours in it, that is the best kind of game !

    The best game of the generation, beside The Witcher 3 and God of War !

    PROS :

    Open World
    Characters
    Animations
    Realism
    Mission variety
    Story
    Protagonist
    Side Missions
    AI
    Organic NPC Activities and interactions

    CONS :

    Too Easy
    Economy is kind of broken, nothing to buy even if you have the money !
    Music is not so memorable at times

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  67. MrHugonautilus
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Story 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10 The Story of Arthur Morgan is one of the best i experienced in video games. The Characters of the Game are so filled with depth and emotion (some funny, some angry, some dumb, some annoying, some depressed and on and on). I enjoyed my time spent in New Hannover. RDR2s open world is stuffed with life and cool sidequests (that aren't even    Story 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10

    The Story of Arthur Morgan is one of the best i experienced in video games. The Characters of the Game are so filled with depth and emotion (some funny, some angry, some dumb, some annoying, some depressed and on and on). I enjoyed my time spent in New Hannover.

    RDR2s open world is stuffed with life and cool sidequests (that aren't even titled sidequests). Everywhere you go you have the feeling of an reacting world. Animals, People and nature reacts to Arthur. It just looks so beautiful. I played it on my Xbox One x in 4K. Absolutely nice.

    RDR2 would be a total 10/10 if there werent so many bug in the Gameplay. Its slow. It takes its time. Its horse riding. And last but not least....its horse riding.    … Expand
  68. TenthTen
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    near perfect. after i got red dead redemption 2 i have not been able to stop playing it. the story is great even though it throws characters at you way too fast for you to learn who they are. i'm not going to spoil anything but the ending is one you'll remember. the gameplay is so well done that it puts gta 5 to shame. the guns are all unique and have their own advantages and disadvantagesnear perfect. after i got red dead redemption 2 i have not been able to stop playing it. the story is great even though it throws characters at you way too fast for you to learn who they are. i'm not going to spoil anything but the ending is one you'll remember. the gameplay is so well done that it puts gta 5 to shame. the guns are all unique and have their own advantages and disadvantages and don't get me started on the gun customization. and fist fights are done really well too. all of that combined with great graphics and lots of things to do will keep you playing for months if not years.

    online however feels like a dulled down version of story mode that you can play with friends as of november 30th it's still in beta but it still feels lacking. a lot of missions are repetitive and boring (not to mention they don't pay well) and the only use of those missions is to get players to attack you. speaking of players attacking you brings me to the pvp of online. it is odd at best because in mission pvp sometimes after a player has already taken damage they might not from your next shot like one time i had a double barrel shotgun and hit a player directly in the chest and the damage stunned him so i shot again to get the kill and he took no damage but there was the blood effect. overall online could use work in the full release but right now it's kinda bad. my rating would be a 9/10 losing one point for the beta not quite working right    … Expand
  69. Scot72704
    Dec 13, 2018
    9
    This game is amazing probably the greatest story mode I have ever played. the online mode could get some fixes but it’s fun I can’t wait till they add more things to it, I only gave it a 9 cause the online mode like I said needs fixes
  70. Jazo312
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Story mode: This is just incredible after more than 70 hours of the main story and side quests I’m at 92% completion and the rest of my achievements are for online and I still play and run around on story looking for anything to do hoping that I’ll get on of the many random encounters, and you can also do bounty hunting as many times as you want or rob, for instance stealing stage coachesStory mode: This is just incredible after more than 70 hours of the main story and side quests I’m at 92% completion and the rest of my achievements are for online and I still play and run around on story looking for anything to do hoping that I’ll get on of the many random encounters, and you can also do bounty hunting as many times as you want or rob, for instance stealing stage coaches robbing the banks and so forth or you can just have some stupid fun and use cheat codes, either way it’s endless fun no matter what. Online: although a bit laggy and the occasional glitch occurs it’s always good fun to start a town shoot out or steal a stage coach with your friends, although there’s not as many random encounters in online it still has a little story in it as well, it could be better but then again at the time of this review it’s good for a beta. ascetics: beautiful, just beautiful I have no words except it looks Gorgeous. Controls: nothing much to say here well all know by now rockstars controls aren’t the best but you do get use to it over time. Overall this game have its flaws but either way IT IS a masterpiece maybe not all will like it, but I definitely think this is worth the $100 AUD and would recommend for anyone… Expand
  71. connrrs
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the greatest game's I have ever played. The graphics are superb, the world is immersive, but most of all, the characters and the story are what drives this game to be one of the greatest. The storytelling in this game is some of Rockstar's best work. The "morality" meter at the bottom of the screen caries Arthur into what kind of person the player chooses,Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the greatest game's I have ever played. The graphics are superb, the world is immersive, but most of all, the characters and the story are what drives this game to be one of the greatest. The storytelling in this game is some of Rockstar's best work. The "morality" meter at the bottom of the screen caries Arthur into what kind of person the player chooses, an evil one or a good one, and you will pay for it in the end. As of gameplay, Rockstar Games have successfully found the perfect balance of storytelling and action, as each mission is packed with an even amount of conversations, cutscenes and horse riding, gunfights. However, I rate this game a 9 instead of a 10 due to the over excessive amount of "realistic" aspects to this game, that generally just lower the quality of life aspects. For example, when picking up items/looting bodies, you must loot each individually, one by one. Another example is how if your horse is not in range, you cannot call it, and you are stuck having to walk or steal another horse. Nevertheless, this game is definitely in my top 5 games I've ever played, and for anyone who enjoys RPGs a must-play.… Expand
  72. toastyboy
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that has it's flaws, but has a great story none the less. If you liked the first game, you'll love the second game. It's great characters, story pacing, and endings is what this game amazing in my opinion. The only complaints I have about this game is that Chapter 5 was just god awful compared to the rest of the game, and it doesn't let you know what theRed Dead Redemption 2 is a game that has it's flaws, but has a great story none the less. If you liked the first game, you'll love the second game. It's great characters, story pacing, and endings is what this game amazing in my opinion. The only complaints I have about this game is that Chapter 5 was just god awful compared to the rest of the game, and it doesn't let you know what the last mission is so you can't get everything you wanted to do done.
    Overall, this game is a game that I will cherish forever. It's memorable characters, story, and stranger missions will always seem unique to me.
    9/10 get rid of Guarma and I'll replay 10 more times.    … Expand
  73. BotenKevin
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    One of the best campaigns I have ever played. It's unfortunate that the online mode is underdeveloped but the story mode absolutely makes up for it in every way. The game pacing starts slow and tends to slow down at certain points of the story but it's contrasted with fast paced, palm sweating action as well. Every NPC has their own unique story and characteristics. I often found myselfOne of the best campaigns I have ever played. It's unfortunate that the online mode is underdeveloped but the story mode absolutely makes up for it in every way. The game pacing starts slow and tends to slow down at certain points of the story but it's contrasted with fast paced, palm sweating action as well. Every NPC has their own unique story and characteristics. I often found myself wandering from the main story to pursue side quests and other activities. This game captivated me while raising the standard for the term "Masterpiece".… Expand
  74. Rezonate99
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    This is a game that puts many others to shame, almost everything about the game is amazing but like every game, it has its flaws, none that are game breaking, most are just annoying (falling off your horse is one) all the best bits from the first game are back as well as some nice additions, really worth the money.
  75. GentleCat
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    A wonder of a game. I do not think this can even be called "a game". It exceeds what you can expect of a game. It has reached a level of refinement as high as cinema. Of course it is not perfect. There are some bits that could be considered dispensable (Guarma ?) but I think that the overall experience is marvellous. The way this game allows you to interact with your environment is quiteA wonder of a game. I do not think this can even be called "a game". It exceeds what you can expect of a game. It has reached a level of refinement as high as cinema. Of course it is not perfect. There are some bits that could be considered dispensable (Guarma ?) but I think that the overall experience is marvellous. The way this game allows you to interact with your environment is quite unprecedented. The story isn't that extraordinary, but the way it is told is excellent. I can see some people complaining about how "slow" or "sluggish" the game can be : I would say that to me, it is essential to the story telling. It is not a Grand Theft Auto and should not be.… Expand
  76. onderd
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    At the first time I played this game. I gave a negative rating. Because I had not enough time to play this game with joy. I left the game at 45% and said I will never play the rest.

    But I played the game 6 months later and this time without a rush. And I agree this time that is a perfect game. But as I mentioned in the first paragraph, don't play it in rush. I also don't suggest to play    At the first time I played this game. I gave a negative rating. Because I had not enough time to play this game with joy. I left the game at 45% and said I will never play the rest.

    But I played the game 6 months later and this time without a rush. And I agree this time that is a perfect game. But as I mentioned in the first paragraph, don't play it in rush. I also don't suggest to play after a long and quicker game like Witcher. It might be tiring to play 2 such long games    … Expand
  77. drakerain
    Jul 3, 2019
    9
    Red dead redemption 2 is unlike any game I have ever played before, I was invested in every character until the very end. My advice is to take the game slow unlike I did and savor every moment. There are some features that could be fixed there are a lot of glitches and running is a little janky. But it is still my favorite game of all time.
  78. v3st1az
    Aug 22, 2019
    9
    Outstanding. Great. Awesome.

    There is everything you need in the game: – huge world with beautiful nature and various animals and plants(you'll do a lot of photos I'm sure) – different activities(meeting strangers, all sort of robberies, bounty hunting, gambling, fishing/hunting, horse racing, exploring, talking around a campfire and list goes on) – good story about people, who can't    Outstanding. Great. Awesome.

    There is everything you need in the game:
    – huge world with beautiful nature and various animals and plants(you'll do a lot of photos I'm sure)
    – different activities(meeting strangers, all sort of robberies, bounty hunting, gambling, fishing/hunting, horse racing, exploring, talking around a campfire and list goes on)
    – good story about people, who can't find their place in modern society
    – plenty of Easter eggs and points of interest
    – and bunch of other stuff

    P.S.(for Russian-speaking)
    Поражают дебилы, ставящие 0 баллов, только потому, что "неудобно читать субтитры на английском" – God damn fools.    … Expand
  79. It_is_decided
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    I love the characters and the story that the game is trying to tell; the only critique I have with the game. is specific m mechanics and how in some specific missions they carry you the whole way and tell you exactly what to do.
  80. BradMorgan
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    Red dead redemption 2 is a unique experience in the meadow and breathtaking world of America. Together with an emotional story, Rockstar made sure that I will never forget this experience.

    A huge positive point of the XBOX One X version is how stunning it looks in native 4k (the graphics of the ps4 pro version are super blurry). Is the game perfect? No. The story comes slowly in the    Red dead redemption 2 is a unique experience in the meadow and breathtaking world of America. Together with an emotional story, Rockstar made sure that I will never forget this experience.

    A huge positive point of the XBOX One X version is how stunning it looks in native 4k (the graphics of the ps4 pro version are super blurry).

    Is the game perfect? No. The story comes slowly in the first chapters and will certainly not be experienced as fun by everyone. I too felt that the story at the start of the game did not really fit with a fleeing gang of outlaws. Partly due to the focus on realism and the many gameplay mechanics that sometimes run together, this can lead to irritation. Also the mission design is a bit outdated and the the western feeling we all know from the first RDR is missed in the second game.

    Yet this game is so much more than shooting enemies and making it to the next chapter. There is something beautiful in exploring the lands on your own. Seeking freedom in the quietness of the wilderness. Encountering a lot of events in the vast open world. Discovering all kinds of animals and people. It really is one big adventure. And because the gang is haunted by the law, no chapter is the same. There is a continuous change in locations, feelings and behavior of the characters.

    In addition, Arthur Morgan is by far the most human protagonist I ever played. His feelings, actions, emotions and changing view of the world as the story progresses. It is a fantastic and unforgettable experience!    … Expand
  81. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    I’m playing RDR2 on my One X now and it is truly a sight to behold. Native 2160p with a solid 30fps. Best looking game on XBOX this generation.
  82. Colty250
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Almost everything about this game is amazing, the story is an incredible 60 hour journey which expands on the Van Der Linde gang mentioned in the first game (the game is a prequel.) Arthur is an amazing character and a much more interesting character than John Marston, his backstory could of been touched more but perhaps that is being saved for another game or expansion. There is enoughAlmost everything about this game is amazing, the story is an incredible 60 hour journey which expands on the Van Der Linde gang mentioned in the first game (the game is a prequel.) Arthur is an amazing character and a much more interesting character than John Marston, his backstory could of been touched more but perhaps that is being saved for another game or expansion. There is enough content in this game to last over 100 hours not including the ever expanding online mode. You can fish, hunt, collect, explore and experience the immersive open world scenery and random encounters. The soundtrack is also incredible and is a perfect match for the game. The gang's characters are all interesting in their own way and give you insights into their lives in random interactions in the camp. On another note, the last few hours of the story are incredible and leave you wanting more, despite playing the game for 50+ hours already which is always something that indicated how good a game is. The only downside I could find is that the movement mechanics feel a bit dated and are similar to Grand Theft Auto V, although the gun mechanics are great.

    Played on Xbox One X (3840x2160 @ 30fps)    … Expand
  83. GordonGekkoSU
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game! Best game of 2019 for sure!

    . There’s a ton of content for you to get to grips with and you will definitely not be getting bored anytime soon
  84. Bersk
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Este juego tiene impresionantes animaciones y gráficos que seran dificiles de superar en años


    Las mecanicas de el juego pueden ser algo lentas ya que tienen animaciones para todo pero eso es bueno desde mi punto de vista



    La historia es hermos yucho mas la redención y loz personajes
  85. BoRN_2B_FreE
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Сюжет не очень, в остальном шикарная игра: графика, геймплей, побочки, охота. А да и еще хотелось бы попросить разработчиков Rockstar переосмыслить выполнение заданий в миссиях и подумать о введении уровня сложности
  86. Vegito901
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Red Dead 2 is objectively amazing. Though, after playing Skyrim and The Witcher 3 I didn't feel like I was really free. The world is really big and I knew that I was in the States, but in scale it felt little compared to the States, and it's not the biggest problem.

    But you know why? The game is absolutely enormous, the main and the history are touching and more if you choose to be good    Red Dead 2 is objectively amazing. Though, after playing Skyrim and The Witcher 3 I didn't feel like I was really free. The world is really big and I knew that I was in the States, but in scale it felt little compared to the States, and it's not the biggest problem.

    But you know why? The game is absolutely enormous, the main and the history are touching and more if you choose to be good at the end. It made me felt like a world was disappearing after the end.    … Expand
  87. username_contai
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    red dead redemption 2 and a masterpiece you like the
    characters, the graphics are beautiful, there are lots of easter eggs, lots to do - my right - Graphics: 9, Music: 9, Gameplay: 8, Plot: 10, Fun: 8, Rating: 9
  88. f1o_o1f
    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.    … Expand
  89. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    A true master piece. Amazing graphics, great story and characters. Only the multiplayer is a big letdown, otherwise it's almost perfect. Instant classic
  90. osmanlis
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    I was like the protagonist of a good western movie. It was a great experience both in terms of story, game play and graphics.
  91. tnul
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    the game is good but there is one minus: at first the horse impresses with its intellect. but then it infuriates. it constantly dumps you, constantly slows down especially on the rocks. but basically the game is good. I do not recommend it to those who do not appreciate the plot games and sandboxes.
  92. normcdn
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    WOW! Graphics and Story wise ... Perfect! It is the most elaborated storey-line game I ever played. I played this game only because of the review. I am not cowboy style gamer, but this game is great! The only drawback is distances !!!!!!! Geez it takes forever to travel in horses :-)
  93. Marramiau
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    Brillante... lastima que se haga muy lento en demasiadas ocasiones.

    Lo he jugado en la Xbox one X y es sencillamente superlativo a nivel técnico ya que tanto los gráficos como el sonido son de otro mundo.

    Una obra de arte.
  94. WilliamHaole
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    O jogo já Começa frenético com tiroteio na neve, e você realmente percebe quando um jogo começa com um boa narrativa, diferente de outros jogos só pq tem uma capinha azul. O nível de detalhamento desse jogo e impressionante. da sujeira no rosto do protagonista até a perfeição no movimento dos cavalos. Agora eu entendo pq demorou tanto para lançar esse jogo. As secundárias são muito boas,O jogo já Começa frenético com tiroteio na neve, e você realmente percebe quando um jogo começa com um boa narrativa, diferente de outros jogos só pq tem uma capinha azul. O nível de detalhamento desse jogo e impressionante. da sujeira no rosto do protagonista até a perfeição no movimento dos cavalos. Agora eu entendo pq demorou tanto para lançar esse jogo. As secundárias são muito boas, mas algumas são longas e tem algumas que são do outro lado do mapa. Muito demorado. Mas a história é impressionante. Não e existe nenhum jogo igual dessa geração com essa qualidade e perfeição na história. Quem jogou, sabe como esse jogo é perfeito.… Expand
  95. piscesperiod
    May 8, 2020
    9
    Red Dead Redemption 2 is a great game. I love the music, the shooting, the sheer size of the world, the depth in each character's story, the cutscenes;the game is so beautiful, you can ride for hours through the swamps, the mountains, the cities. You can customize your character, your weapons, hunt and fish, damn you can even lasso by-standers and drag them, drown them in the river (beenRed Dead Redemption 2 is a great game. I love the music, the shooting, the sheer size of the world, the depth in each character's story, the cutscenes;the game is so beautiful, you can ride for hours through the swamps, the mountains, the cities. You can customize your character, your weapons, hunt and fish, damn you can even lasso by-standers and drag them, drown them in the river (been there, done that) ...
    I do believe though that the game somehow 'sabotages' itself a little bit - there's so much to do, it becomes cumbersome and it requires a lot of personal commitment if you wish to complete this game. This is true not only about RDR2 in particular, but most open-world games these days.
    Overall, a great game. A must-play for sure.    … Expand
  96. Thebluefox101
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Simply the best story i have ever experienced in a game, so well written and sad.

    Looks beautiful and plays great plus i genuinely cared about the characters.

    Online was great fun for a while but is ultimately pretty trash
  97. Hyrox1
    May 12, 2020
    9
    You can immediately see the handwriting of Rocktar, these guys pay attention to all the smallest details in their games, just as other developers do their projects in a hurry. Psychos, blood, debauchery-this is immediately associated with Rockstar games, I love this game
  98. krosh1001
    May 15, 2020
    9
    игра хорошая
    +
    Сюжет Графоний
    Геймплей Детализация
    -
    Баги(МНОГА)
    Иногда отключает просто так
  99. Googleit
    May 15, 2020
    9
    This game is the one of the best games ı have ever played. Story mode is really good and exciting. There is a really little problem which is: Side activities like bounty hunting, they are kind of boring but except those game is nearly perfect
  100. Capitals2018
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. Red Dead has amazing story-telling with a massive open world and great characters. The missions are fun and usually jam packed with action. Being an outlaw is so fun in this game, and exploring places like Saint Denis is really a treat. You get emotionally attached to the characters, and you get mad and sad along with them. There are a few problems though. TheThis game is a masterpiece. Red Dead has amazing story-telling with a massive open world and great characters. The missions are fun and usually jam packed with action. Being an outlaw is so fun in this game, and exploring places like Saint Denis is really a treat. You get emotionally attached to the characters, and you get mad and sad along with them. There are a few problems though. The missions after a while of playing do get a little repetitive, which leads it to get boring. And the fact that you have to follow Rockstar’s movie-like mission layout instead of trying to do something your way gets kind of annoying. But overall, Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar at its finest, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.… Expand
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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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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. BaziCenter
    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.
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  3. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Oct 29, 2018
    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.
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