The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of richly detailed story-driven open worlds, immersive western period dramas, and slow, deliberate simulations.: It delivers an astonishingly lived-in frontier world where peerless environmental craft, deep wildlife simulation, and Arthur Morgan's moving personal tragedy converge into a landmark narrative journey. Tradeoff: Its heavy movement physics, lengthy travel times, and rigid mission scripting can feel sluggish and restrictive if you crave fast-paced action and total mission freedom.
What it does best
shooter
role-playing (rpg)
drama
open world
The setup
What you are walking into
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
Where it lives
Google StadiaPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One
Genre
ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure
Vibe
ActionDramaOpen world
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