Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally out, or at least it finally came out last fall. I picked it up within a few days of its release and figure it’s about time I say something about it here for the blog. The new world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is extremely vast and impressive. I haven’t yet made it far into the game, as work and responsibilities keep me from completely indulging myself the way I would like to, but at about 20% of total game completion it’s enough to speak on the matter.
Most everything that was present in the original game remains for the sequel, just in updated form . The guns are great, the horses are awesome, and the clothing options are almost so much it’s overwhelming. In fact I would say if this game had any drawbacks at all it is that with so many options for clothing, for food, and for other such lifestyle choices that it can be a bit distracting from the adventure. This will probably come down to personal preferences for different gamers. On the one hand, you can really get sucked into living in the west, having to buy food, stay healthy, bond with your horse, feeding it and cleaning it as well as taking care of yourself , shaving, exercising, and doing chores .
All of these elements are mind blowing and downright amazing for anyone who wants to get a feel of living in the Old West, but at the same time, it sometimes feels like things are not moving in the same thrilling way that they were in the first game. This might just be a problem for someone like me who is totally enamored with the Old West lifestyle, and therefore I may spend a lot more time focusing on these little details than the average player. But, however you want to do it, the game certainly allows for your own personalized style of play.
One of the other things about the game that is a lot of fun is the fact that John Marston, who was the central character of the first red dead game, is a part of the outlaw gang in this follow up. Most of the characters involved with your gang are pretty well fleshed out and varying so it doesn’t end up feeling like a cheesy cliché. Around the camp you’re required to help out and to contribute, so this adds an extra dynamic to the game that wasn’t there in the first Red Dead. Whether it’s doing chores, or taking on jobs (such as robbing trains), and then contributing to the camp fund, you have to keep up relations and be a good part of things or opportunities to expand won’t come your way.
One of the issues I have with this camp mentality is the fact of some of the crimes that must be performed and I don’t really like being forced to commit as a player. The real outlaws of the West are certainly romanticized and fun too think about, but there are a few small missions in the game that I don’t like being a part of, and I do wish there was more choice in that.
One of the better improvements of the game is the horse selection and development. You’re required to bond with your horse and to feed it and keep it clean and by doing so your horse will become easier to ride and faster for you. This sort of application in the game helps to establish and feel the frontier nuances. And when it comes to taking care of yourself, if you don’t eat regularly, making sure to eat plenty of healthy food, you will see a general decrease in your characters abilities. Your health will go down faster, your ability to aim and shoot with precision will diminish, and your overall ability to complete game challenges gets more difficult. This is probably a fairly safe path for the game designers to go since I don’t think anyone has ever seen or heard of an overweight gunfighter.
If anyone is on the fence, though I doubt at this stage of things anyone is, I can safely recommend buying Red Dead Redemption part 2. It is another fantastic dive into the old frontier and will provide hours and hours of playability as well as more and more hours of re-playability.
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Very interesting topic, thankyou for putting up.
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