Red Dead Redemption - Game of The Year Edition (Xbox 360)

This game will keep you on end with it's engrossing story for hours and multiplayer will take even more time away from your day as take over gang hideouts, roam the land with your friends and/or posse that you can make. You can also play competitive gamemodes as well, which is a blast! This game is amazing even by today's standards. The graphics, story, multiplayer, and add-on content was amazing! This game deserves GOTY,10/10! STORYLINE: (Original Red Dead) John Marston was a former gang member who reappraised his life and resolved to put his past behind him to settle down with his young famiy. As Marston changed, so did the landscape. The Federal Government set it's sights on bringing their law to the whole country by any means necessary. When ruthless government ... MoreThis game will keep you on end with it's engrossing story for hours and multiplayer will take even more time away from your day as take over gang hideouts, roam the land with your friends and/or posse that you can make. You can also play competitive gamemodes as well, which is a blast! This game is amazing even by today's standards. The graphics, story, multiplayer, and add-on content was amazing! This game deserves GOTY,10/10! STORYLINE: (Original Red Dead) John Marston was a former gang member who reappraised his life and resolved to put his past behind him to settle down with his young famiy. As Marston changed, so did the landscape. The Federal Government set it's sights on bringing their law to the whole country by any means necessary. When ruthless government agents kidnaps Marston's wife and chld, and threatens to kill them unless he brings his former gang to justice, John is forced to hut down the very men he used to run with to save his family...STORYLINE #2 (Red Dead Undead Nightmare)The world of Red Dead has been swept by an apocalyptic plague. The dead are rising and wondering the Earth in search of fresh life to infect as great storms sweep across the the land under a veil of darkness. Plants rot where they sit and hordes of undead roam the land. There are stories that something else is out there (Mythical Beasts). Marston's wife and child were infected and he must find a cure or die trying...

I bought this PS 3 version based on the excellent reviews. First I want to thank you all for giving the pluses and minuses. Now first let me say that although I have played PC games since Adventure (those that know will tell you it was first or certainly one of very few that started PC gaming). That said I'm not a young player, probably one of the oldest. I went into this game because I love Westerns, especially the old Spaghetti Westerns. I wasn't disappointed. The fantastic graphics, sound effects, and music make this worth the money alone if you just want to see and hear the old West. I have only played this for a couple days so far (so many hours the first day I paid for it in my joints) and here are my pros and cons so far.Pros:Great value for the ... MoreI bought this PS 3 version based on the excellent reviews. First I want to thank you all for giving the pluses and minuses. Now first let me say that although I have played PC games since Adventure (those that know will tell you it was first or certainly one of very few that started PC gaming). That said I'm not a young player, probably one of the oldest. I went into this game because I love Westerns, especially the old Spaghetti Westerns. I wasn't disappointed. The fantastic graphics, sound effects, and music make this worth the money alone if you just want to see and hear the old West. I have only played this for a couple days so far (so many hours the first day I paid for it in my joints) and here are my pros and cons so far.Pros:Great value for the moneyExceptionally gorgeous scenery, graphics of people, animals, and environment are amazingly realisticRealism and variety of all weather conditions is phenomenalSound effects for weather, animals, and other environmental sounds make you feel you're thereNumerous voices in dialogue, monologues, and background chatterIncredible depth of possible exploration and open game playMost controls you will use to interact aren't difficult to master (walking, riding, shooting, etc.)You can play this the way you want to play it and survive most the time (one example is you get by okay by just picking plants, hunting, and skinning and then selling what you hunt and gather)Great fun majority of the timeCons:Some of the quests are dif.

I'll throw it out there.. I DO NOT really enjoy the GTA series. Sure, they are fun to hop around in and wreak havoc on the cities, but really.. just not my bag. I want a little bit more action and adventure and a little less turning a mirror on society. Just not my thing..So, I was REALLY skeptical about liking Red Dead Redemption. Sand-box style questing just wasn't for me I thought..I could not have been more wrong! The gameplay is excellent, with some intense fire-fights, cool "dead-eye" feature and fluid controls once you get the hang of them. I was expecting GTA on a horse, and while there are noticeable similarities, they really went out of their way to make this feel different and like it's own world.Game is beautiful, even though I'm playing it in now 4 ... MoreI'll throw it out there.. I DO NOT really enjoy the GTA series. Sure, they are fun to hop around in and wreak havoc on the cities, but really.. just not my bag. I want a little bit more action and adventure and a little less turning a mirror on society. Just not my thing..So, I was REALLY skeptical about liking Red Dead Redemption. Sand-box style questing just wasn't for me I thought..I could not have been more wrong! The gameplay is excellent, with some intense fire-fights, cool "dead-eye" feature and fluid controls once you get the hang of them. I was expecting GTA on a horse, and while there are noticeable similarities, they really went out of their way to make this feel different and like it's own world.Game is beautiful, even though I'm playing it in now 4 years after release, I'm still impressed by the level of detail considering it's age. This goes into cut-scenes which are really well done, have great voice acting and draw you into the story. The expansiveness of the environment, dangers in the wilderness, side quest, etc. are all very very cool and even mostly through the game like I am now, I didn't ever find anything to be TOO repetitive.Even the mini-games are pretty cool...I've spent a couple of hours just sitting there playing texas hold'em or Five Finger Filet and even the dice game. Sounds odd to play on the console, but it helps you in game if you're good enough and even has some little things you can do in the game that will make it feel more like a.

For me, it feels something like Bully, a Rockstar classic game, except it's in the wild west & no kissing with girls. I struggled early on with the game, couldn't get the hang of riding horses until much later & gun duels I didn't get good at until I read from online forum posts and after I actually finished the main storyline. It's a wonder I could ever get through it.But somehow, I actually enjoyed it and got addicted to it. It's not as strong as Rockstar's main game series, Grand Theft Auto, but it certainly has it's charms despite the flaws. Hunting animals, gathering herbs, bounty hunting, treasure searching and then selling them is the game strongest selling point. Sure, it has storyline that makes you hooked and interesting, unusual characters but that's ... MoreFor me, it feels something like Bully, a Rockstar classic game, except it's in the wild west & no kissing with girls. I struggled early on with the game, couldn't get the hang of riding horses until much later & gun duels I didn't get good at until I read from online forum posts and after I actually finished the main storyline. It's a wonder I could ever get through it.But somehow, I actually enjoyed it and got addicted to it. It's not as strong as Rockstar's main game series, Grand Theft Auto, but it certainly has it's charms despite the flaws. Hunting animals, gathering herbs, bounty hunting, treasure searching and then selling them is the game strongest selling point. Sure, it has storyline that makes you hooked and interesting, unusual characters but that's Rockstar's trademark in just about every game they make. It's the little things that actually shine through this game. Like playing Blackjack, a mini-game available in the game, I actually got addicted to it eventhough I only made a few in-game bucks from it. That's one example. Other things such as the unique encounters made the game feel like you're really in the wild west - it can get annoyingly repetitive sometimes but you can choose to ignore it.And that's only the main game - Undead Nightmare, the included companion single-player game, literally changed the wild west upside down and for me, unfortunately, it wasn't enjoyable.In Undead Nightmare, the wild west is littered with zombies, insane folks and silly jokes.

There is so much to love about this game that I don't know where to start! You assume the role of John Marston, a retired outlaw whose family is abducted by the government and used as a bargaining tool; John can see his family once he kills the remaining members of his former gang. John's quest sends him across the American West (specifically a fictionalized Texas and Mexico) of 1911, where locomotives are nearing their Golden Age, automobiles are just seeing the light of day, horses are the main form of transportation, and lawlessness abounds. This is an open-world game where you can explore at will, hunt, take on storyline quests as well as numerous sidequests, play minigames (like poker, horseshoes, blackjack, or liar's dice), purchase weapons and clothing, and ... MoreThere is so much to love about this game that I don't know where to start! You assume the role of John Marston, a retired outlaw whose family is abducted by the government and used as a bargaining tool; John can see his family once he kills the remaining members of his former gang. John's quest sends him across the American West (specifically a fictionalized Texas and Mexico) of 1911, where locomotives are nearing their Golden Age, automobiles are just seeing the light of day, horses are the main form of transportation, and lawlessness abounds. This is an open-world game where you can explore at will, hunt, take on storyline quests as well as numerous sidequests, play minigames (like poker, horseshoes, blackjack, or liar's dice), purchase weapons and clothing, and try to bring peace to your part of the world. Marston is a lovable and complex character who likens his former-self to Robin Hood and his current-self to a simple but honorable husband, though in truth he straddles the line between the good and the bad (and maybe even the ugly when you consider the scars on his hardened face). The characters you encounter are both charming and despicable, and always full of life. You can play as a fearless justice or ravage the land with your cruel deeds; the choice is yours. Horseback-riding is a ton of fun, the visuals, particularly the open plains at sunset, are gorgeous, and the controls are fluid and easy to pick up. The story, gameplay, and exploration will undoubtedly get you.

Good port but inferior to other platforms

I’ll get the obvious question out the way, the game runs smoothly at 30fps. I have had no crashes or frame drops after 30 hours of play time. This game originally released on the PS3 & Xbox 360 in 2010, don’t expect any technical prowess like recent Rockstar titles. This game is 14 years old, it does show its age. However, this is still an ambitious AAA game with a sprawling open world and a compelling story.Due to the Switch’s weaker hardware, there are some graphical cutbacks. Firstly, there is little to no draw distance, and the use of sharpening on low resolution textures looks really muddy in docked mode. Furthermore, the right analog stick placed beneath the main buttons makes camera control clunky (especially on horseback) but there is an auto centre option ... MoreI’ll get the obvious question out the way, the game runs smoothly at 30fps. I have had no crashes or frame drops after 30 hours of play time. This game originally released on the PS3 & Xbox 360 in 2010, don’t expect any technical prowess like recent Rockstar titles. This game is 14 years old, it does show its age. However, this is still an ambitious AAA game with a sprawling open world and a compelling story.Due to the Switch’s weaker hardware, there are some graphical cutbacks. Firstly, there is little to no draw distance, and the use of sharpening on low resolution textures looks really muddy in docked mode. Furthermore, the right analog stick placed beneath the main buttons makes camera control clunky (especially on horseback) but there is an auto centre option in the game settings. I would definitely recommend this port for the handheld experience. But if you intend to play this game on a TV, it would detriment your experience running this on a Switch

[Rewarded Review] An instant classic. Reborn

RDR1 was arguably my favorite game on the PS3. I just recently completed another playthrough of RDR2 since it had been a few years since I originally played it and it got me yearning for that RDR1 nostalgia. I'm so happy that this game got a refresh because it truly shines better than ever. The game plays effortlessly on the PS5 with a 60 fps frame cap. All the visuals have also been thoroughly reworked and that combined with the smooth frame rate has me rediscovering New Austin again! At first I thought that the $40 price tag was a bit steep for an old game but after having just finished the story again (first time since originally playing it on the PS3), I'd say it is well worth it. If you have not yet played RDR1 or RDR2, you are in for a massive treat! Pick them ... MoreRDR1 was arguably my favorite game on the PS3. I just recently completed another playthrough of RDR2 since it had been a few years since I originally played it and it got me yearning for that RDR1 nostalgia. I'm so happy that this game got a refresh because it truly shines better than ever. The game plays effortlessly on the PS5 with a 60 fps frame cap. All the visuals have also been thoroughly reworked and that combined with the smooth frame rate has me rediscovering New Austin again! At first I thought that the $40 price tag was a bit steep for an old game but after having just finished the story again (first time since originally playing it on the PS3), I'd say it is well worth it. If you have not yet played RDR1 or RDR2, you are in for a massive treat! Pick them both up now for less than the cost of one when they were released! Can't wait for another installment in the distant future. 5/5!

[Rewarded Review] One of the greatest western game ever made.

Spoiler Alert.After finally completing Red Dead Redemption I have these things to say. Other than a few glitches, there is absolutely nothing wrong with red dead redemption. For a game 10 years old the graphics, music and gameplay isn't even dated which I find amazing. We are just getting started. Red dead follows John Marston and his conquest to earn back his family from the US government, to do so he must hunt down his fellow gang members who betrayed him and left him for dead. The story starts when John is saved by Bonnie MacFarlane a local rancher, she helps John and soon John begins his epic conquest. In this amazing 10/10 story, John meets new people such as the Marshall, Seth, Irish, N.W Dickens and more, John continues to hunt down the gang members and ... MoreSpoiler Alert.After finally completing Red Dead Redemption I have these things to say. Other than a few glitches, there is absolutely nothing wrong with red dead redemption. For a game 10 years old the graphics, music and gameplay isn't even dated which I find amazing. We are just getting started. Red dead follows John Marston and his conquest to earn back his family from the US government, to do so he must hunt down his fellow gang members who betrayed him and left him for dead. The story starts when John is saved by Bonnie MacFarlane a local rancher, she helps John and soon John begins his epic conquest. In this amazing 10/10 story, John meets new people such as the Marshall, Seth, Irish, N.W Dickens and more, John continues to hunt down the gang members and eventually it leads him to Mexico. Mexico was a big part of the story and I was completely blown away by the music, story and gameplay there. Eventually John gets back to America and kills the last member of his gang. The ending half of Red Dead in my honest to god opinion, is the greatest video game ending half in video game history. John returns to his family and everything seems good, and spends quality time with his family, however the game makes the daring decision to kill Marston, yet somehow, they pull it off perfectly. Even for a game that is ten years old, online mode is still active and booming with fun. Hunting and shooting mechanics are flawless. The graphics for its age are again, amazing. The game excels at putting you in Johns shoes and making you feel like you are really there, in 1911. Even for a game that is ten years old, I found myself playing it more than every new game I have on my console. Rockstar games made a masterpiece, and I got it for ten dollars yet it beats games I've spent 100 dollars on. Strongly recommended for everyone. Warning you might cry.