10 Big Reasons To Revisit Red Dead Redemption

8. It's Still A Blast To Posse Up With Friends

Redemption's multiplayer was the go-to experience for players fixing to live out their fantasies of reenacting the gunfight at the O.K. Corral . Five years later, and it's still ridiculously easy to lose three hours grouping up with friends for gang shootouts, raids and hunts. Whether you're looking for the fast-paced thrills offered by the intense competitive action or the synchronized mayhem of co-op sieges, Redemption has you covered.

It's nice to see Rockstar bringing a greater focus to the online aspect of their games in recent years - as despite the less-than-stellar launch and numerous setbacks, GTA Online has come along nicely. And while the heist mode offers a more contemporary experience for gamers, there's still something so alluring about whipping together a posse and raining hell on the Old West that makes Redemption's multiplayer a cracking good time.

With the recent buzz surrounding Rockstar's focus on "dynamic multiplayer" across "all areas of gameplay" in their next open-world title, fans have speculated on how the online functionality could be implemented in a possible Red Dead sequel, so it's never a bad idea to look to the past for inspiration.