Red Dead Redemption , which was released back in 2010, is an incredibly popular open-world game created by Rockstar met by an incredible response from both critics and gamers alike. While everyone still raves about the recent sequel, there's no doubt that the original still holds up and is a fun game to play. It has also won countless awards and helped change the industry fore

Where GTAV shines — outside of the ever-improving, insanely replayable online mode — is its living, breathing open world. There's so much to do and see in the new San Andreas that players could spend hours doing nothing of real conseque

Especially in the build-up to its release, Red Dead Redemption 2 was poised to be a game with no bounds. From the images and trailers I viewed consistently, the hype was as glorious as Grand Theft Auto V 's, maybe even bigger. Games like Nier and The Last of Us attained similar spells of immense hype, yet that same energy is still there. With The Last of Us 2 slated for release sometime later this year, the hype is ever-present and swirling, thanks to Troy Baker . Now, nearly a year into its life cycle, Red Dead Redemption 2 is faced with questions about quality. What could have been done better? Why has the hype all but dissipated? And what's with all the horse man

This aspect connects to the same idea as the lack of a heads-up display. The spirit of Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't progression. It's the experience. Whatever that means to the player. In other open-world games, there is a desire for completion. There are quests, collectibles, achievements, and a myriad of other things to finish. Rockstar doesn't want you to complete their game. They want you to live in it. If you're completing something, then you're also moving on to the next thing. But Red Dead Redemption 2 is asking you to stay. So it's not going to help you finish anything. Figure it out on your

Even if you have never played either Red Dead Redemption Game Interviews, it's clear that horses play a major role, and to ensure that the movements were as realistic as possible, the creators went above and beyond. The team actually motion-captured a stunt horse, which isn't the easiest thing to do as they managed to record as many possible movements, although this brought with it plenty of probl

Most games maintain a steady stream of information that floods the screen. Little markers delineating new destinations. A compass to coordinate movement with your position on the map. Reminders for the quest that you're undertaking. Indicators of health, stamina, or any other status that might be necessary. Everything is designed to assist the player and ensure that you're not lacking context. Red Dead Redemption 2 throws that out the window. You're going to die. You're going to get lost. That's part of being in the Wild West. Get used to it. And that perilous freedom means so much in an open-world g

When you think about how much money the Red Dead Redemption series has likely made for Rockstar, it is crazy to think that things originally began with Capcom instead, with Red Dead Revolver starting its life with the comp

You'll be hard-pressed to figure out what you're missing in Red Dead Redemption 2 . The main storyline could be complete and you could have wandered about the wilderness for hours, but you're sure to find something you previously missed. There are so many encounters waiting beyond the horizon. No icons on the map will guide you to every little moment. Make your own moments. And the shroud of uncertainty that blankets what you should do next is thrill

As stated earlier the town of Blackwater is probably the last place Lenny ever wanted to revisit. It was the place where he not only had a woman he deeply cared for perishing, it also happened to be the place where he lost a cherished pocket watch his father gave

Speaking of putting money in, how about when Arthur puts so much in and gets no appreciation? You could have recently put a couple thousand into the camp. Then once you decide to skip a day and enjoy the rest for yourself, you’ll criticized by Susan Grimshaw because she hasn’t seen you put money in for a while. To make matters worse, I’m pretty sure Arthur is donating the most out of anybody. If anything, there should have been a mechanic where we could see who hasn’t put money, then we can call them out oursel

And sure, the fluid combat system is near-perfect and some of the most rewarding in modern gaming. Plus, there are fantastic character designs. Actually, now that we think about it, the Mr. Freeze boss battle— where he actually learns your patterns and adapts to your play style — was just the cherry on top of the c

Nintendo's king-of-the-hill crossover fighter is always a good time, and the Wii U's offering is something that really made Nintendo's console worth having. In reality, it doesn't really break the mold in any revolutionary way, but its massive roster is a love-letter to gaming, making it something spec