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An epic survival game taking place in the Wild West, following the outlaw John Marston

An epic survival game taking place in the Wild West, following the outlaw John Marston

Vote: (732 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Rockstar Games

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(732 votes)

Free

Developer

Rockstar Games

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Red Dead Redemption has a deep and involving story.
  • This game's graphics and atmosphere are excellent.
  • Red Dead Redemption's online play is addicting.

Cons

  • This game's horseback riding can feel redundant after several hours of game play.
  • Red Dead Redemption's mission structures could be more varied.

Red Dead Redemption is an open world game that takes place in a highly stylized Wild West environment. The player assumes the role of a cowboy named John Marston. This game is very similar to games like Grand Theft Auto. The player travels on horseback to various locations on the massive map to complete objectives.

Red Dead Redemption's plot is filled with many twists and turns that keep the game interesting. John's wife and son are kidnapped at the start of the game. The player must slowly build connections in the game world to get to the climax of the game's story. The player uses several firearms to engage in combat with enemies. A lot of this game's combat takes place on horseback. The player can utilize a special move that targets and eliminates multiple enemies at once.

Red Dead Redemption is a very story driven game, so most of the events center around the game's environment. The player can stumble across scripted events on the map that forces him to make quick decisions. The game implements a morality system that is similar to a lot of role-playing games. The player can choose to make good or evil decisions. These decisions determine how parts of the story unfold.

Red Dead Redemption is a beautiful looking game. Most open world games render cities and enclosed areas. This game's vivid depiction of America in the early 1900's is stunning. The game occasionally looks like a living painting. There are many secrets to uncover on the map. The massive game world is filled to the brim with vivid details. The only issue with the game's size and scope is that a large number of unexpected glitches can occur. The player's horse occasionally becomes stuck in the terrain. Some enemies and items on the map seem to spawn in front of the player's eyes.

Red Dead Redemption is a very long game. Players can expect to spend at least 40 hours finishing the single player campaign. Players can complete many of the main missions in any order. This game also has a large number of side quests and optional objectives. Red Dead Redemption's only real issue is its mission structure. The player spends the vast majority of the game riding on horseback across the detailed terrain. This is fun for the first few hours of the game. It becomes repetitive around the second half of the game because the terrain rarely changes. Players looking for an open world game with a western game should definitely try Red Dead Redemption. It is one of the best open-world games ever made.

Pros

  • Red Dead Redemption has a deep and involving story.
  • This game's graphics and atmosphere are excellent.
  • Red Dead Redemption's online play is addicting.

Cons

  • This game's horseback riding can feel redundant after several hours of game play.
  • Red Dead Redemption's mission structures could be more varied.