Red Dead Redemption 2: Overview & Critic Reception
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Critic reception
Metacritic (critic aggregate): 97 (PS4, Xbox One) · 93 (PC)
Source: Metacritic, checked 12 Oct 2026. These are third-party critic scores, not ParryStack ratings.
Summary
Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar Games' open-world western set in 1899, with an Honor system, Dead Eye slow-motion targeting and a Metacritic aggregate of 97 on PS4 and Xbox One and 93 on PC.
Combat
Dead Eye slows time and lets you mark targets (Wikipedia). Weapon types include repeaters, pistols, rifles and shotguns, and you can fight from cover or on horseback. Your Honor level is affected by your choices, including how you treat enemies.
Gameplay and World
The game is set in 1899 and begins in the snow-covered mountains of Ambarino. Hunting, fishing and camping are part of the loop, and hunting quality depends on weapon choice and shot placement.
Story and Characters
You play Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang led by Dutch, for most of the game, and the epilogue (1907) follows John Marston (Wikipedia). The gang also includes Micah, Sadie and Charles.
Platforms and Performance
The game released first on consoles, followed by a PC version. PC Gamer noted crashes with the PC release (Wikipedia).
Verdict
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world western from Rockstar Games. See the game hub and beginner guide.
Pros & Cons
- Honor system affects how the game treats you
- Dead Eye slows time and lets you mark targets
- Set in 1899, from the snowy Ambarino region onward
- Metacritic aggregate of 97 (PS4, Xbox One) and 93 (PC)
- PC Gamer noted crashes with the PC release (Wikipedia)
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