Red Dead Redemption 2 Review PC
John is the quintessential man of the 19th century: masculine, hard-working, and above all, closed off. It isn't easy to get him to open up, so it's no surprise he makes this quip to Arthur during the Red Dead Redemption 2 campaign. It speaks to some pretty clever writing on Rockstar's part as well. While players were excited to get another game under the Red Dead umbrella, Rockstar makes it clear both in gameplay and with this quote that players are supposed to focus on the new characters rather than the old, nostalgia-inducing charact
When it comes to Rockstar games the newest title is usually going to supersede the previous marvel. That’s because they keep getting better and better at their craft. It may not be pleasant to have to wait four to six years in-between projects especially when other companies like Ubisoft can pump out sequels at an alarming rate with varying degrees of quality. Point is Red Dead Redemption 2 , with all of its faults, is a masterpiece. Yes, even the greatest piece of art has blemishes, but those marks prove that we are hu
Riding on a horse on an old town road is a dream come true for western fans. That said, Openworldgamer.Com getting around the giant environment without one is a pain. There is basically no fast travel. Horses also don’t come if you are too far away so if one gets stranded in the middle of nowhere then it is time to start walking. That problem is almost never apparent in Grand Theft Auto V thanks to the cellphone and the abundance of all kinds of terrain vehic
Hyrule has never been more beautiful. From the second Link wakes up, I knew I was in for something special. The Zelda series has always found ways to innovate, but Breath of the Wild takes the franchise to new heights. Giving players the most extensive open-world experience to date, you'd be hard-pressed to find a portion of this game that isn't enjoyable. Clearing Shrines, conquering Divine Beasts, or helping citizens with the many side quests, this new version of Hyrule raises the bar not only for the series, but for all of gam
No portion of Red Dead Redemption 2 is as disliked as the part on Guarma. The story felt like it took a nosedive during this chapter, and the open-world environment was gone, replaced with an island in the middle of the ocean that didn't feel connected in any way to prior experiences. Aside from maybe taking out a few parrots and lizards, the hunting is not as interesting as in other areas. Guarma feels like a stain on a game that is known for having engaging and enticing environments. When it's time to leave Guarma, both you and Arthur Morgan will not look back fondly on your time th
One of the most memorable moments of the original RDR is the side mission "I Know You" where Marston meets an NPC referred to only as the Strange Man. He seems to know more about John than he should reasonably be able to, and he can't be killed. Fans have speculated that he could be God, the Devil, or Death itself. In RDR2, Arthur doesn't ever come face to face with this individual, but can find a strange shack in Lemoyne that might belong to him. It's riddled with cryptic writing and contains paintings that change over the course of the game, one of them slowly forming a portrait of the Strange
It's no mystery John Marston has problems with authority. He's rough all around the edges and has the scars and backstory to prove it. There are very few people he respects and they all seem to have the same gray morals John does. This can't be a coincidence, but at least John is aware of it. He also knows how to twist his backstory and character flaws into a quip that easily cuts the person he's talking to (someone he obviously doesn't respect) down to their kn
Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 are both phenomenal games. In this scenario though, there can only be one winner. What Rockstar game has proven itself to be the better experience? What gives players more bang for their buck? All of these questions and more will weigh out the possibilities in a somewhat mathematical approach to evaluating the two games. At the end of the day, it comes down to preference and again, they are both fantastic games. This is just an interesting exercise so let’s have fun with
The game handled combat very well with the mouse and keyboard scheme, especially guns. The aim-and-shoot mechanics adapt easily to the right and left mouse buttons, and everything about combat feels natural, even on horseback. Everything is very smooth and responsive, and missing a shot feels like a missed shot; not that a shoddy control system ruined it for
Rockstar's 2006 hit game Bully was widely praised and many gamers are awaiting the announcement of a sequel. Clearly Rockstar hasn't forgotten about this fan favorite, since RDR2 includes a reference to the game. In the side quest "The Noblest of Men, and a Woman" you're supposed to track down several old gunslingers. The quest culminates in a duel with one of the characters and if you win, you can pick up his revolver. The gun has the Latin phrase "Canis Canem Edit" engraved on the barrel. It means "dog eat dog" and also happens to be the title of Bully 's European rele