Red Dead Revolver

 Xbox
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
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  1. drlowdon
    Mar 28, 2013
    6
    Rescued from cancellation by Rockstar Games Red Dead Revolvers strained development is all too obvious in the games lack of polish, both in terms of visuals and gameplay. Despite this there are enough interesting ideas in this third-person shooter to ensure it never becomes a chore to play and, if nothing else, it provided the template for the fantastic follow up Red Dead Redemption.
  2. Uter
    May 25, 2004
    6
    This is a classic example of huge potential, but disappointing execution. The gameplay is too disjointed, and a little sloppy. The highlites include an awesome soundtrack, a perfect beginning story (The Outlaw Josey Wales), and a nice western theme everywhere. It's really a shame that more effort wasn't put into the gameplay. I'm going to be looking out for a sequel which This is a classic example of huge potential, but disappointing execution. The gameplay is too disjointed, and a little sloppy. The highlites include an awesome soundtrack, a perfect beginning story (The Outlaw Josey Wales), and a nice western theme everywhere. It's really a shame that more effort wasn't put into the gameplay. I'm going to be looking out for a sequel which will hopefully fix the probs.… Expand
  3. MichaelC.
    Jun 9, 2004
    6
    Everyone is saying that this game didn't live up to their expectations...hmmm....maybe I was the only person who had really low expectations for this one. I really can't see making an awesome "wild west" game, and until someone proves me wrong, here I am. What can be said about RDR? How about this: the graphics are a joke, the story doesn't even approach uniqueness, and the Everyone is saying that this game didn't live up to their expectations...hmmm....maybe I was the only person who had really low expectations for this one. I really can't see making an awesome "wild west" game, and until someone proves me wrong, here I am. What can be said about RDR? How about this: the graphics are a joke, the story doesn't even approach uniqueness, and the (crappy) soundtrack gets old quick. The gameplay, you ask? Well, its not that bad, albeit repetitive. The levels they throw in for unique gameplay include a barfight (awful level), plenty of 'duels' (I still haven't figured those out yet), and levels where you can play as alternate characters, which aren't so bad. In summation, you really gotta be aching for a new 3rd person shooter to buy this one.… Expand
  4. SaraSassypants
    May 26, 2022
    6
    This was a really hard game and not in a fun challenging type of way either. The checkpoints take you back to the beginning of the stage in some parts so can be frustrating when you die. Parts I particularly struggled with Chapter 13: The Traitor, there are waves of enemies and cannons firing at you and no checkpoint. Chapter 16: Jailbreak, get lost easy and lots of doubling back withThis was a really hard game and not in a fun challenging type of way either. The checkpoints take you back to the beginning of the stage in some parts so can be frustrating when you die. Parts I particularly struggled with Chapter 13: The Traitor, there are waves of enemies and cannons firing at you and no checkpoint. Chapter 16: Jailbreak, get lost easy and lots of doubling back with hardly any health top-ups. Chapter 24: Battle Finale, you have to quick draw/dead eye against Mr. Kelley which is really tough but after beating him you then have to fight him again as he runs around the town. Fail and you have to do the quick draw again which took me at least 15 times every time. Chapter 25: The Siege, what can I say about this level. Enemy and mini boss after enemy and mini boss. If your health goes down or your companion dies, restart from scratch. There's a timer so it's wave after wave. After that the rest was pretty easy but there's no doubt this game is tough and repetitive which is why my rating is on the lower side. What I did like about the game was that it introduced Westerns to the console which were few and far between at the time and a GREAT setting for adventure games. It also meant we got Red Dead Redemption so it started off an amazing series of games.… Expand
  5. Cementer200
    Sep 28, 2020
    6
    Red Dead Revolver is a average game. RDR is a third person shooter set in the wild west. The story is ok the gameplay is good.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best Xbox Game of 2004
22
#22 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
26
#26 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 61
  3. Negative: 4 out of 61
  1. Edge Magazine
    80
    Gameplay purists may scowl, but Read Dead Revolver is a triumph for beautifully observed atmospherics, characterisation and slapstick set-pieces you cannot fail to enjoy. [June 2004, p.100]
  2. RewiredMind
    80
    The lack of any real reason to play the game again once the final credits have rolled also manages to hamper the score. Red Dead Revolver is truly stellar fun whilst it lasts.
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  3. AceGamez
    80
    It's a very exciting and fun single player experience and great in multiplayer if you've got some buddies willing to play. If only they'd put it on Live…
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