Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption

Released: May 18, 2010
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genres:

Shooter Role-playing (RPG) Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer

Themes:

Action Sandbox Open world

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

89.4
Based on 2171 ratings

Critics Rating

91.8
Based on 8 ratings

Total Rating

90.6
Based on 2179 ratings

Summary

A modern-day Western epic, Red Dead Redemption takes John Marston, a relic from the fast-closing time of the gunslinger, through an open world filled with wildlife, mini-games, and shootouts. Marston sets out to hunt down his old gang mates for the government, who have taken away his family. Along his journey, he meets many characters emblematic of the Wild West, heroism, and the new civilization.

Storyline

In 1911, former outlaw John Marston is forced by government agents to hunt down members of his old gang to secure his family's freedom. His journey takes him across the American frontier and into Mexico, where he becomes entangled in a civil war while pursuing his targets. Along the way, John allies with various characters to complete his mission. Ultimately, he faces challenges that test his resolve and his desire for redemption.

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Involved Companies

Rockstar Games

Role:
Publisher

Rockstar North

Role:
Developer

Take-Two Interactive

Role:
Publisher

Rockstar San Diego

Role:
Developer

Game Engines

RAGE

Keywords

western hunting bloody poker drugs minigames death procedural generation horse 1910s gambling chicken doctor horse racing gangs rabbit deer hand-to-hand combat blackjack action-adventure multiple protagonists bird achievements bullet time online artificial intelligence capture the flag snow wolf snake racism dice dog fox nudity over the shoulder economy slow-motion day/night cycle playstation network horse riding sexual content sheep death match digital distribution throwing weapons countdown timer playstation trophies alternate costumes playing cards customizable characters world map voice acting cow bink video polygonal 3d pop culture reference lion bull native american original soundtrack release unlockables motion blur fake in-game advertising sprinting mechanics playstation plus escort mission falling damage treasure chest moral decisions resistance duel downloadable content auto-aim xbox live kill feed adultery infinite ammo wilhelm scream movie reference post-credits plot twist christianity cheat code canonical death cover system law atheism rebels theft evolving title screen xbox one backwards compatibility games on demand pre-order exclusive dolby digital weapons swap valuable garbage team deathmatch cutscene pause unskippable tutorial banter during gameplay completion percentage cannibalism animal cruelty enemy tagging regenerating health griefing camping fan service women in refrigerators syndrome kidnapping surprising character switches working for the enemy journalist waking up captured fast traveling censored version united states army disc streaming secret achievements moving bodies flower picking sex work slip cover packaging bartender notoriety system boar tragic hero redemption biblical quotes carjacking sudden death bounty hunting heroic sacrifice rail shooting segment secret past reluctant hero armadillo metagame southern american themes online multiplayer achievements avatar awards on disc dlc viral achievement interactive achievement awards 2011 spike video game awards 2010 game developers choice awards 2011 pax east 2010 generation shift prommercial roaming the countryside political

Alternative Names

RDR Red Dead Revolver 2

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