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Red Dead Redemption 2
2018 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · Stadia · Action-adventure · Open-world · Western
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a remarkably detailed western epic built around Arthur Morgan’s gradual moral and emotional unraveling. Critics consistently praised its expansive, reactive world, richly written characters, atmospheric presentation, memorable side activities, and powerful depiction of a dying outlaw community. Its greatest weaknesses are deliberate pacing, rigid mission design, cumbersome realism systems, occasional technical problems, and some repetitive objectives. Even so, the game’s environmental storytelling and sense of place make exploration unusually rewarding, while its central narrative gives the vast open world considerable dramatic weight. It is ambitious, immersive, and emotionally resonant, though it demands patience from players seeking faster, more flexible action.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-17
Pros
- Richly written characters and emotionally powerful story
- Highly detailed, reactive open world full of discoveries
- Excellent atmosphere, visuals, music, and environmental storytelling
- Strong gunplay, exploration, horse systems, and side activities
Cons
- Slow opening and deliberately measured pacing
- Rigid mission structure with frequent fail states
- Some realism mechanics feel intrusive or cumbersome
- Technical issues and occasional animation or physics glitches
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 88/100
- Destructoid · United States · 95/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100