"Revisiting Red Dead Redemption on the Nintendo Switch 2 has been the perfect opportunity to reminisce on everything it does so well. Its open world is barren yet fascinating and rewarding to explore. It has a memorable central cast of rogues and freaks typical of a Rockstar game. John Marston is as captivating as ever, especially after playing the 2018 prequel. Red Dead holds up remarkably well even 15 years later, and remains a benchmark for Rockstar's ascension to the top of the industry."
"But what stands out to me the most on this most recent playthrough is how well-written and sincere Red Dead Redemption is, especially compared to the developer's other big blockbuster franchise. And less than a year away from Grand Theft Auto 6, replaying Red Dead has me hopeful that Rockstar will look to its masterpiece from 2010 instead of the franchise's uneven history."
"The first four hours of Red Dead are very lowkey. You're carrying out menial tasks on a farm for a woman who saved your life. You're helping a sheriff from the local town round up criminals. And occasionally lending a hand to some of the scheming characters in the area who may hold vital information about the man you're hunting down first. But what makes this slow start so gripping is the game's writing and directing."
Red Dead Redemption delivers a barren yet fascinating open world that rewards exploration and features a memorable cast of rogues and freaks. John Marston remains a captivating protagonist, enriched by context from the 2018 prequel. The narrative sets itself in 1911, at the end of the wild west, where Marston must hunt former gang members for the U.S. government to regain his family and home. The first four hours play out slowly, focused on small tasks and local characters, but the strong writing and directing make the pacing compelling. The game holds up after 15 years and offers a sincere, well-crafted model for future Rockstar projects.
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