Red Dead Redemption, a title that was released back in May 2010, found its way into gamers’ hearts after Rockstar Games’ successful marketing campaign. The game featured John Marston, an outlaw forced by the government to hunt down and kill the men from his former gang, or risk the well-being of his family. This was possibly the first game released by Rockstar that featured an open-world wilderness.
The game reached critical acclaim due to its compelling story, fantastic visuals and original gameplay. Yes, Red Dead Redemption was great, but why are we still playing it? What makes this game more replayable than most games to date? This list should answer that question.
5. Open World Western
Red Dead Redemption is the only open-world, western-action game on the current-gen consoles. It’s surprising how many developers created Grand Theft Auto clones rather than build upon its concept. One would think that at least a few developers would’ve made an open-world game set in the 1800′s by now. However, be thankful that it was Rockstar who did it first – they completely nailed it.
Although Rockstar doesn’t plan on releasing Red Dead Redemption for the PC, there’s definately a demand for it. Countless YouTube comments complain that RDR would’ve had a market for the PC and that the video editor first introduced on Grand Theft Auto IV PC would have been great for this game. I must agree with them as the thought of directing my own western movie does seem appealing.
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Yes!! Still play through the game once a year. Great game.
yeah same! awesome article i did everything except for gta v i can wait :p
The greatest game I have played, no contest. Saints Row The Third comes close.
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http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/36881/asked-answered-max-payne-3-and-grand-theft-auto-v.html
“All I wanna know is is there goin to be a new Red Dead game any time soon?” – via Facebook
“Will there ever be a sequel or prequel to #RDR I am Red Dead mad!!” – @liquidh20stevew (via Twitter)
Awesome, we love Red Dead too – and are thrilled that so many of you loved John Marston’s tale and are excited for more epic Western action. As we mentioned in our last set of Asked & Answereds to similar questions about the future of other game franchises like Bully and L.A. Noire, we don’t always rush to make sequels but that does not mean that we won’t get to them eventually. Stay tuned for further announcements about the future of the Red Dead series.”
This is pretty exciting. If they believe they can come up with something fresh, while still in the Western-era, and keep going with the cowboy mythos and environnement, and they believe they have written another amazing story in such a rich world, then I say BRING IT ON ! I trust Rockstar, they usually don’t disappoint.
yes,yes,yes,yes and yes. Great article that makes a point-Rockstar really owned this genre, along with other devs like Bethesda and Ubisoft.
Wait, stop! You had me at Open World.
The Western part is really just a plus ;).
I thought a lot of factors in this game were really irritating to some degree and a ton of the mini-quests ending with, Oh its not what you think, they’re a psychopath! made me just role my eyes after awhile, BUT, with that said this game truly is awesome!
I hope they make another one, seriously.
I’m currently playing this game for the first time and it’s nothing short of perfect. You get so involved with every aspect of the mini quests and little side tasks. The graphics and landscapes are beautiful as well as the awesome soundtrack. It’s such an immersive experience. I can’t wait to get my hands on undead nightmare and (hopefully) a sequel, perhaps on next gen?
I hope so! I’d love a sequel that concentrates on John’s father. Hopefully on the beginning of the ‘Wild West’ rather than the end.
First open world western? I remember ‘Gun’ when the 360 was released way back in 2005, although it was released on the previous gen consoles it was also updated for the next gen. The game was an open world western which it seems a lot of the ideas were taken from. I’ve only begun playing RDR yesterday so I’m unsure how good it actually is but would advise people not to overlook Gun as a direct influence.
Yes the game is very much a joy to play
I love the open world gameplay and the story arc and the countless other things to do in Red Dead Redemption as I type this I have just started playing red dead again
Couldn’t agree more with this article. In my opinion, this game is a masterpiece. I am intending to pick up the game and start playing again soon. It is a great game to play whilst waiting for new games to be released.
Oh, and I cannot wait for a sequel. Hopefully we will reach a Red Read Redemption V somday, like GTA has done.
I thought it was just me. After watching Django Unchained and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, I just had to ride into the sunset… again… after some gun-slinging action. This is the only ‘spaghetti western’ style game that comes to my mind. Thank you Rockstar. I’m really hoping for a sequel.
I made the outrageous decision to100% complete RDR, it was a mistake because it cost me nearly 150hoyrs hours of my life i wil never get back, but, it was totally worth it, by far the best game i have ever played andi agree with all of your points, i cant wait for gta v and i really cant wait for a new red dead game
well its 4/20/2013 and im watching nerd cubed play it and the holidays just started so yeah might start playing again