Red Dead Redemption for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

Though at times riddled with bugs and glitches, this game still did not disappoint.

The main character, as well as almost all side characters, were all fairly "grey" and entertaining, with only a few stereotypical characatures. The gameplay was fun and engrossing, sound effects did a good job of being accurate, but also aestheticaly pleasing. With almost every event you come across (except some major story elements) you can choose which way you want to approach them, as an evil outlaw, or reformed lawman type.

Graphics are standard, a bit outdated in some ways but the lip mapping for character dialogue was so accurate it was almost like watching a movie, which made scenes involving dialogue infinitely more entertaining, along with the very well written and delivered dialogue.

The story itself is well done, nothing too spectacular, but with enough twists and turns to be entertaining at almost all points. Special recognition has to go to the music, which is mostly instrumental and fits the scenes perfect, except for one instance of use of music with lyrics that is perhaps one of the best moments in gaming in the last couple years for me.

All in all an absolute game of the year candidate, even with a few bugs here and there, very few of which impacted actual gameplay (mostly cosmetic). Highly recommended to those that like open world games, and even for those only interested in playing through the main storyline, this game will not disappoint, and has some terrific moments.

I'll keep this review short. I'm generally a light-to-moderate game player... few hours a week at the most. However this game has kept me up 'til 4am on more than just a few work days. When I get to work (4 hours later), I can't wait to get home and pick up where I left off.

My FAVORITE feature of the game is that you can complete missions as you choose, spending your free time hunting/gathering, exploring the gorgeous settings or just playing some cards.

The game is a huge time-waster for me... but in a GOOD way. =)

~Krzysztof

Before I start, everyone who reads this please rate as helpful. :)

Red Dead Redemption is made from the brilliant creators of the successful Grand Theft Auto series; Rockstar games. Just by knowing that much, most of you would look into this game.
You play as former outlaw John Marston. Your family is taken hostage by the goverment until you kill the members of your old gang of thieves and outlaws.
I'm going to rate the main things of this game x out of 10.

STORYLINE- 10/10. When you finish RDR or have played it a while, you might start to think that this story is unbelievable for a video game. Most video games have made up, cheesy stories that when you finish, you really don't get what the parts in-between were for anyway...but in RDR, every mission has a purpose on the story. (Except for Stranger missions; etc.)
The only thing I have to say bad about the missions are that they are the occassional GTA "do this, do that" kind of missions. People tell you what to do, you do it. :/

GRAPHICS- 9/10. Considering they used the same game-engine to make this game as they did with GTA4, it didn't surprise me that the graphics were great. I loved the detailed and accurate aspects in this game. Even when you throw a knife at a person, it actually STAYS inside of the guy, not just dissapears out of nowhere, leaving the enemy crying in pain for a knife wound that isn't there? :P

GAMEPLAY- 10/10. Realistic and great. 'Nuff said.

SOUND- Uh, can't really rate this accurately. But for you people out there who it really matters to I guess I don't really have anything bad to say about it. Oh, but the dialogue in this game is great though. The voiceover for John Marston should win an oscar or something.

CHARACTERS- 8/10. Each and every character is unique and rememberable.

OVERALL- I rate this game a 10/10. This is definately a great and hard to find gaming experience. I would reccomend buying it, but if you're low on cash definately rent it. (PLEASE RATE+)

Very few games deserve the big 10 out of 10 and I can vouch that Red Dead Redemption deserves it 100%. Every aspect of this game you can look at and examine closely and find little to no problems what-so-ever. It's practically a flawless game.

Red Dead Redemption throws so much at you. Great graphics, huge array of likable characters, great voice acting, LEGENDARY STORY, awesome missions, addictive and enjoyable combat, tons of side quests and missions, a huge array of weapons you would not even expect to find in 1911 and many more.

There's only a few drags about this game which are all mainly small though. Money really loses its usefulness very early in the game. The is almost nothing to buy for the most part. Looting bodies becomes pretty annoying and redundant and by the end you just won't care anymore. Plus, the travel times to some places can be extremely long and fairly boring as well.

Small problems aside this is a very very close to perfect game. Anyone fond of video games period will most likely be sucked into this masterpiece.

Rockstar brand really hit a homerun here. The perfect blend of graphics, control and flow of story line (My God the storyline). I've always loved westerns since Gun but Red Dead Redemption is far superior in all categories.

THIS GAME IS AWSOME YOU CAN DO PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING FROM HUNTING TO BOUNTY HUNTING GET THIS GAME

Rockstar has done it again with its vast open world gameplay this time set in the west with a updated engine from GTA IV. this game has tons of stuff to do from playing 5 finger fillet to horse shoes and taking down bandits from wanted posters. the graphics are beautiful u can look over a mountain and see for miles into the distance. the acting is top notch and just like any western they have the old fashion duels.

This game is nearly flawless in my opinion the only problem I have found with it is the fact ya cant swim its not a big issue, but it is frustrating however. Everything else is perfect the graphics are amazing the control scheme is very easy to use cover system isnt bad and the multiplayer is great and has very fun game modes. This being a rockstar game it has a fantastic story line and its long which makes it worth a rent and a buy.

This is a GTA4 clone set in the old west. Doesn't sound that great does it? Well that description does not do this game justice. Everything has been upgraded, sound graphics gameplay. What this game does is craft a great western story around a familiar platform found in the GTA series.

But this isn't GTA4, not by a long shot. RDR stands on it's own and has created the first stellar western game on any console. RDR did for western games what Batman Arkham Asylum did for suoerhero games.

I am 7 hours in and cant wait for more. I just wish that there was a chance to pick a good or bad choice 'ala Mass Effect. There were times my character agreed to things that I did not want him to agree with, they were all scripted events and I had no choice at all. A little more RPG and a little less meta-game would have been more immersive. I am kinda tired of rounding up horses and cattle.

This is a very fun game and should not be missed.

This game makes Grand Theft Auto 4 look like a kid with the graphics and the way the game tries to catch your attention instead of visa versa.

Pros
-Graphics are beautiful and make this game come alive and it's world seems so real like the way the sun sets and rises or how it rains and snows at certain times like real life.
-Gameplay is fun and makes the game endlessly entertaining. There is not a moment that seems dull I have played about 50 percent of the main missions and yet have played the game for about 25 hours all together. This game has random missions and bounties. Also has Texas Hold Em Poker, Spades, Horseshoes, Liars Dice, Five Finger Fillet, and Arm Wrestling which can easily last for hours playing.
-AIs are virtually impossible to seem dull or get annoying if you pull a gun on some people they shoot back others put their hands up in fear. The law will track you down endlessly if you do not ride fast and the people shout out things in fear or in pleasure. The people seem so real you will think they came out of the actual time period.
-Shooting and Hunting makes this game even more entertaining than ever. You can hunt 40 different types of animals including mammals, snakes, and birds. Then you can skin the animals for meat, horns, pelts, and hearts to make ALOT of money to spend on things you need or want. Also, the economics are built well as to say if one animals is near a town you try to sell it to the people will not pay as much for it and visa versa. Shooting mechanics are fun and dead eye targeting system is the funnest shooting modification built into a game yet just paint your targets on there ANYWHERE on the body.

Cons
Graphic defects RARELY and sometimes the computer gets too lucky in a game of poker. Also, the only other thing would be they need FISHING because whats a good western without some fishing involved.

This game gets a RARE 10 from me for overall performance, creativity, and fun. If you want to be a cowboy play it.

This is the Best Game since Fallout 3. The story is well written and the sandbox exploration is great. You never feel like you are bogged down with forced action and never any dull moments.. I was out hunting when a bunch of bandits randomly riding by hopped off thier horses and tried to rob me... I cant wait to get home and play it again tonight.

I have to say this exceded my expectations, and i have only played the single player so far.

Graphics/animations are very good, the terrain out in the open country gets a little repetative after awhile, but what can you do with a bunch of rocks and cactus!! Very good considering how much open terrain there is.

Missions are fun and varied. moving from known location to location is a nice add-on.

The only problem I have to nit pick on is the control for switching to a different weapon. Find it sort of hard to switch in the middle of a fight while running around or on a horse, to switch to a different weapon. for example shooting the gun out of some guys hand and then switching to the rope to hog tie.

I would give it a 9+, just short of 10.

The only flaw of the game is no quit option you have to save it and dashboard it but other than that its very good. Multiplayer mode is very funny to play enjoy the game everyone

This was a great change of pace I played GTA4 and was extremely dissapointed they took everything that made that game fun out of it. So I was a little worried about this one too so thats why i got it through almighty gamefly first and i have to say I haven't stopped playing it since yeah some parts of the story drag out but you can tell there going to make another one come on if you've beaten the game you know they wouldn't leave it hanging like that.

The ending wasn't a big shock I felt it was leading up to it but the twist was nice. The game play is awesome hunting is g\fun if you know where to look hent buy all the maps and look for the animals on the map thats where they are. Breaking horses is a challenge but you can get some great horses that way which make the races a lot easier. I have to say the online game play is a little off stilll but I'm sure they'll fix it I played ten games yesterday where it was me and two other guys against 6 people it was insane you can't play hold your own with three people. But other than that i have to say one of the best open world games I've played you just have to play it for your self.

First things first, superb graphics, smooth gameplay, gigantic collection of guns, missions, activities, and so much freaking more. This is indeed, a stellar game. If I were you I'd run to gamestop and buy it..like now. Red Dead Redemption has officially set the standard. I have no idea how they fit this"perfect awesomeness" in a disc, but I'm greatfull rockstar did it. The realistic terrain, carnage, and pedestrians, and well as the crazy bandits who rob you for no reason. comon, it's a must have. So get offline and go get it. til then

Thanks for listening,

Sam

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Pro's
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There is so much you can do this game. The story is great from what i can tell so far. What you can do varies from robbing some nice people from a small town or robbing people with a nice hand in poker. You can skin animals you kill or drag people around with your rope. The game is very entertaining and sucks you into the story. There is multiplayer in this game and it is also very entertaining you can play your typical game types like capture the flag or team deathmatch but some of the games start off with a unique stand off, in which the game counts down from 3 and you draw your gun and shoot the enemy team...the people who win get a 5second lead because they dont need to spawn.
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Con's :(
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There isn't much wrong with the game from what I can tell so far except for a few glitches which get irritating and some points like your horse ramping 300 feet into the air off rocks, which you die from, or online in free roam when your character is not visible (which they fixxed today I believe) Other than a few glitches here and there from the game being new it is a GREAT game. So go throw on your spurs and ride the wild west.

WARNING CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS i am going make review short this game is amazing starts out a little slow replay value 10 from side missions to main this has it all would to any who enjoys sandbox games and if u extremely love cowboys this might be the best game ever

normally i dont compare games to others,but this is the exception.red dead redemption is grand theft auto for cowboys.but thats where the differences end.this game is on point,from the controls,to graphics,and the story,this game is top notch!i felt like clint eastwood in a "fist full of dollars".having duels,saving women in distress,and not to mention making money.also there are so many diffrent costumes that can be opened to give your character a particular look.this is a no brainer...GET THIS GAME!

Red Dead Redemption seems to be a verry great game.Wide open fields and wonderful plains give you a great feeling you dont have to have a big tv to experiance this. The game has a great opening sequence and a long campaign with lots of different things to do my favorite part of this game is its alot like the gta series it has a lot of violence and fun in it. It has a great storyline kind of like a western movie. Tthough there are some things i dislike about it like the fact that there are no cars and or any othe technology but what do i expect this is the old west. On a rating from 1 to 10- 10 being great I would give this game a 9.5 its amazing game and fun with friends.

This was a very good game. For a novice video game player, its very easy to get through without pulling your hair out. There is an "auto-aim" feature that helps people who stink at that part of video games. Its still semi-challenging, and its a lot of fun. The plot is pretty straightforward but still keeps you busy, and you feel like your actually accomplishing something when you do the missions. And if your one of those that can't focus on one thing for two seconds, you can always randomly go around killing animals or other people. The most annoying part of this game to me was the horse. It worked fine a lot of times, but theres plenty of times when the horse just ticks you off, and doesn't go where you want it to go. There are a few graphics glitches I noticed but it didn't seem too invasive or irritating to me. For the most part I thought the graphics and playability were fantastic, and I, as a poor quality gamer, was able to beat the game, but it still took me several days. The only reason I give it a 9 is because of the horse, and because of one thing I didn't like at the end of the game.

this game isnt getting a 10 because i had to herd the cows.

When you say that all u do in this game is ride a horse and shoot ur pretty much putting the game in bland words which is like saying
All u do in COD is run and Shoot or like saying all u do in halo is kill aliens
Red dead redemption is a great game with good graphics storyline and characters and deserved game of the year for 2010 ( which it did)
So if ur into shooting games or old west games pick this up it's a great game with few flaws but what game dosn't have flaws?

... Is it too engrossing?

Let me start by saying that this game is awesome. Some ppl complain that its just a GTA with big empty spaces but it is more than that. There is so much to do in the game that at times it is a bit overwhelming and it can be easy to forget the main story mode. The single player is enjoyable with a good story and memorable characters and a solid mix of different mission types. The place where this game truely shines is in the online free roam. Initially it was a bit basic with just gang hideouts, basic MP games and a light version of PvP but now with the add ons through the DLC, the free roam gives you much more to do solo or with a posse of buddies. There have been more than a few times that I've gotten on solely just to play a few hands of Texas Hold em or a round or two of Liars Dice. Be it single player or online, there is plenty to do if you have someone to play with or not. The flip side of that is that it can feel like there is TOO much to do. Out of the ppl I know who have played this game only one other guy besides myself has completed the story mode. The others all tell me that the game is too big and you get lost in the side stuff that it does not feel like you need to complete the main story. All in all this game is an experience to be had and remembered fondly for a long time. A definite must play, if not a definite buy!

Pros
+ Awesome Graphics
+ Insane amount of things/activities to partake in
+ Enjoyable story with some of Rockstar's best characters to date
+ Deep online experience which is enjoyable with or without friends to play with
+ Great setting that properly portrays the Old West feel and vibe

Cons
- Too much to do, easily takes away from main plot of game
- Some mission types get repetative and boring
- Overall game length could be thought of as too long
- DLC that makes free roam better isn't free, must be purchased
- Exploiters/Cheaters tend to show up in Free Roam and can really irritate you

: awesome
: mutliplayer is much more realistic
: horses have six packs
: no spoilers but it has an awesome story (which I'm not done yet)
: definatley worth renting
: 10 / 10 stars