Red Dead Redemption 2

 Xbox One
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5168 Ratings

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  1. notengonombre
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    One of the best stories out there, in both quality and quantity, beautiful scenery not a 10 only because of some pacing problems but outside of that one of the greatest games i have played
  2. GhostKill
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Perfect! From Undead Nightmare to traversing the plains in this game- it is the bomb! Hunting, shootouts, and even zombies- this game is incredible. Jon Marston is a great character with super dead eye abilities and it's just so much fun. Red Dead is GTA in the old west and it's a win!
  3. j007
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    A strong game in all respects in terms of the deep story, the deep characters, the fun gameplay and the open world rich in activities and realism made the game an integrated experience ❤️
  4. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  5. Alex197
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games I’ve ever played, one thing some people may not like is that it is very story driven and the mechanics aren’t anything special but the immersion of the game plus the enjoyment I had playing the story feels like enough for me to give it the top spot on my must play games I am willing to bet that no matter what kind of game you like you’ll probably still loveThis is one of the best games I’ve ever played, one thing some people may not like is that it is very story driven and the mechanics aren’t anything special but the immersion of the game plus the enjoyment I had playing the story feels like enough for me to give it the top spot on my must play games I am willing to bet that no matter what kind of game you like you’ll probably still love this game story alone… Expand
  6. LXIX333333
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    RDR2 has one of the greatest stories in any video game to date, I really wish they make a next-gen update sometime soon, but Rockstar is currently working on GTA 6 rn, but the game is amazing, online is alright, but story is really good, I'll even say that this game is better than GTA 5 in general, GTA is better for online multiplayer, and RDR is better for story mode, but enough of theRDR2 has one of the greatest stories in any video game to date, I really wish they make a next-gen update sometime soon, but Rockstar is currently working on GTA 6 rn, but the game is amazing, online is alright, but story is really good, I'll even say that this game is better than GTA 5 in general, GTA is better for online multiplayer, and RDR is better for story mode, but enough of the comparison stuff, I love this game, and I am super excited to play the next one, although, it may be several years before we get RDR3… Expand
  7. NoPleaseNo
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    It might be one of the best game ever! Everything is great in this game and I had so much fun playing it! Just do it!
  8. wrchambers01
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game with the great western influence. It puts an interesting spin on the setting by making it more modern. Red dead 1 felt like it was made to have a prequel story, and this absolutely fills those shoes and exceeds it.
  9. MycroftHolmes
    Dec 14, 2022
    7
    Excellent open world experience that suffers from repetitive gameplay.

    The gameplay is exceptionally easy and lets the player slow time and select targets to headshot, making any challenge nonexistent. Money is easy to come by, but has almost no value as the player can only buy a few already inexpensive items. This fact also clashes with the main story line, where the player is    Excellent open world experience that suffers from repetitive gameplay.

    The gameplay is exceptionally easy and lets the player slow time and select targets to headshot, making any challenge nonexistent. Money is easy to come by, but has almost no value as the player can only buy a few already inexpensive items. This fact also clashes with the main story line, where the player is repeatedly told they have almost reached their goal on money. The story itself is on rails with an admittedly self-aware oafish protagonist who can choose to be searching for redemption or sinking to the depths of depravity.

    The game excels most when you are avoiding the storyline or taking it slow and enjoying the environment, Stunning visuals, incredible animations and an attention to detail. It can be easy to get lost in a world that feels alive, but getting lost in the world is probably the best use of your time in this game.    … Expand
  10. Voodoo123
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Played and completed on Xbox series x (initially started on Xbox one x but then upgraded). Seminal visual quality locked 4k HDR visuals (albeit at 30fps). Simply industry leading quality animations, storylines, textures,lighting,soundtrack,effects work,open world map design and ai systems. The only criticism I would say is the game is unreasonably long to play through all the side contentPlayed and completed on Xbox series x (initially started on Xbox one x but then upgraded). Seminal visual quality locked 4k HDR visuals (albeit at 30fps). Simply industry leading quality animations, storylines, textures,lighting,soundtrack,effects work,open world map design and ai systems. The only criticism I would say is the game is unreasonably long to play through all the side content with main missions it's around 60-70+hrs. The game is a work of art. It saddens me the houser bros are not going to be leading the way on future rockstar games but this serves as an example of the pinnacle output of these studios (slave labor working conditions aside!!). If you like open world games and have take any pleasure in a western setting then get this game now!… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. NeGaT1iVe
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest game ever. If you're attention span is more than today's generation

    Usual rockstar gameplay design which works in every game
    Beautiful Graphics
    Best Video Game Story . 2022.    … Expand
  13. The_fat_panda64
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    The games sound track the games graphics the story it's just amazing and in My opinion is better than gta5
  14. Miner_Kobold
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time no doubt. Great story, graphics, and open world.
  15. Kalcool12
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    | Turning a game into an Experience |

    The game is fantastic, with graphics that will definitely test how time manages with the future of video games, and a story is perfectly woven together that makes me surprised they managed to pull this game off. There's a web of stories and conflicts and relationships and enemies and storylines to follow that should make it jarring for the    | Turning a game into an Experience |

    The game is fantastic, with graphics that will definitely test how time manages with the future of video games, and a story is perfectly woven together that makes me surprised they managed to pull this game off.

    There's a web of stories and conflicts and relationships and enemies and storylines to follow that should make it jarring for the player, yet never does it become incomprehensible. The tone of the game is consistent throughout, never feeling like it's too much or too little. However, The most impressive aspect of the game, to me, is how the story doesn't serve the game, rather the game serves the story.

    The gameplay is slow. That is a gripe I have with the game, with *way* too many missions where all you do is... follow. It really halts the game down and makes it hard to get into at first. But in that same vein, there's a reward, with a shootout or a chase or something that adds to the excitement of the game. And the story is levitating it all, wondering what's gonna happen next or what the characters will do.

    Again, the game is slow. It's a bit too slow, and there is a chapter in the game that just felt completely unnecessary, but as an experience, it surpasses those flaws and by the end of the game, you'll want to play it again.

    I know the intro may be boring, but it gets better. Trust me.

    OH and the open world is AMAZING. Second-best in any video game, behind Breath of the Wild. However, it's an open-world that feels more alive than any video game out there.    … Expand
  16. osprey
    Nov 30, 2022
    4
    I absolutely loved RD1 and never got tired of playing it. I was so excited to play this game and at first was struck by the beauty of the world and the quality of the voice acting. Love how real the horses are and how they behave exactly like real horses. The first game was full of fun things to do and surprises to find in the wilderness. This game has none of that. The constantI absolutely loved RD1 and never got tired of playing it. I was so excited to play this game and at first was struck by the beauty of the world and the quality of the voice acting. Love how real the horses are and how they behave exactly like real horses. The first game was full of fun things to do and surprises to find in the wilderness. This game has none of that. The constant maintenance of your character your horse and the camp are tedious beyond belief. The controls are ridiculously convoluted and you can't stay out of trouble no matter how careful you are. The game crashes or locks frequently and everything you try to do is ruined by the weakness of your character. I fail constantly and as for objectives to get a gold, forget about it. I am so sad that the game I love so much has become one I freaking hate. The four points are for the beauty of the game and the things that they did right, everything else has ruined this game for me. I will pass it on to my son and see if he can wring any fun out of it and maybe show me where the fun is. Biggest disappointment since Mafia 3. Update, my son hated it too!… Expand
  17. Newrobinlol
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    Should go without saying but this is an all time great game and will go down as such for sure.
  18. tptTPT
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    great game, if you want to play a game and not a donation simulator, then I recommend buying it. But this certainly does not apply to the online mode, which is dead and generally not interesting in itself. and the game is quite slow not everyone can like it
  19. Ovarense
    Nov 17, 2022
    1
    A game that definitely it was not made to think of consoles or the new generation that was already coming.
  20. Isaac8849
    Nov 16, 2022
    6
    A shallow game. Story only takes horse-riding gun shooting gameplay so far. Good graphics I guess.
  21. Draqun
    Nov 14, 2022
    4
    I have never liked Rockstar productions. The GTA series is a downright failure in my eyes. RDR2 praised by many friends turned out to be little better. The game is pretty, the storyline moderately interesting, while the gameplay is a tragedy. The game tires me out so much that I play through it piece by piece. I need a week's rest for every hour of play.
  22. RafaMC10
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Only one word to describe this game: MASTERPIECE. Is a piece of art. Is a lot more than a game. Is an experience.
  23. Thui
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Mundo aberto vivo e imersivo, trama envolvente com um dos melhores finais, personagens marcantes e roteiro bem escrito, bem otimizado, simplesmente incrível!
  24. parmesancheese
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Great Open world and great story, some game elements were not perfect but this game delivers on everything promised.
  25. GSTVCF
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    I´ve played it on pc, it´s the best game i ever played, amazing graphics, beautiful scores and the best Western story i´ve ever seen, such an alive world filled with charismatic well written characters. What a game
  26. Murilo_felippe
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's simply one of, if not the best game I've ever played in my life, its cinematography is simply incredible, the gameplay is fluid and immersive, The soundtrack is definitely one of the best in gaming history.… Expand
  27. TheDirtyDan
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games ever created.!! i played on PC, crazy Experience!

    Only Con: theres an Animation for everything, like looting and all that Stuff. Gameplay often feels slow comparing to other RPGs.
  28. JackJ2992
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    About as immersive, well written and stunningly beautiful as any game ever made. Of course no game is perfect but this one has no major faults at all, nit pick and you'll find cracks but it holds water better than any other game I've played. A masterpiece.
  29. max421
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time, no flaws with travelling, or performance, or story, or shooting, or anything. Perfection.
  30. lucas1232322113
    Sep 24, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is so so slow its almost unbearable the controls feel very clunky imo and the vigorous "task" you have to do almost feel like chores. Also the bounty system is totally broken if you accidentally bump into a npc you'll have a 300 dollar bounty. I feel like Rdr1 is a much better game. Also I hate how Rdr2 is a prequel because they most definitely pulled Authurs character was pulled out of thin air and like he should've been mentioned in Rdr1 if Authur had that much of an impact on John's life. Leaving the story being kind of semi broken because half of characters aren't mentioned in the Rdr1 even though they had, like I said had a big impact on John becoming a gunslinger. Also I agree with this dude about the tutorial it's long as hell and the amount of times I had to travel there and then here to do CHORES.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#2 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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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. 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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