Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Reveal: 6 Ups & 2 Downs

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6. Those Insane Graphics

Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar

To the surprise of just about nobody, RDR2 is an absolutely beautiful-looking game, and there's not the slightest hint of a graphical downgrade from those earlier cinematic trailers.

The gameplay, captured entirely from actual in-engine footage, is eye-wateringly gorgeous, and a rare game currently in an advanced stage of development that could convincingly pass for next-gen.

From the textures of the terrain to the ridiculous, most minuscule touches - like the horse's footprints being visible in the snow - and the note-perfect animations, this is damn sure to end up one of the most technically impressive games of the current generation.

Meanwhile, PC gamers patiently twiddle their thumbs waiting for it to be confirmed for a Steam release. Maybe?

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