Gamasutra: Out of the entire catalogue of 2010, it feels as if no game has received as much attention, as many accolades or as few gripes as Red Dead Redemption.
That isn't to say that there weren't any other amazing games released last year -- I'm looking at you, Mass Effect 2 -- but only to imply that somehow Red Dead Redemption has managed to avoid the variety of pitfalls that have befallen others. It wasn't critically or commercially snubbed despite its fair share of flaws.
The fact of the matter is that Red Dead Redemption, despite being a Western, having immersion-breaking bugs and including a second act that most folks didn't care for, resonates with more of the general public than any of the other offerings this year.
As a vehicle for an experience, it pushes the right buttons in a way that goes beyond mere entertainment.
Red Dead Redemption hits 3.3 million Netflix downloads on mobile, underscoring how subscription access drives reach over paid sales.
More like people don't play these type of games on their phone normally and don't try them out. Not like the places where people do play these games haven't crushed those numbers easily.
How many people actually played more than an hour of the game or came close to finishing it on mobile is the real question. If people aren't playing the games to a point that is purposeful, then why try when a subscription that is behind a streaming service isn't a sign of success but just curiosity.
I downloaded it because I already have a Netflix sub.
I am not going to buy it for $40 or whatever it costs on Google Play.
I tried it out and will be sticking to the PC version, but it's not bad.
Having said that, this is the issues I see vs the PC version:
1. Greatly reduced texture resolution.
2. Massive downgrade ALL lighting quality (this includes water, shadows, etc).
3. Stutter and heat. Prolonged play leads to both.
On the plus side, we have:
4. This thing is like 6GB vs the 12 on Steam.
Great way to try the game, but not the best way to play it.
They should build a production that includes members behind the True Grit remake and Hell on Wheels from AMC. Both were perfect for wild west vibes.
Rockstar says the free upgrade issue affecting Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 owners requires more time to resolve, with another update expected within five days.
I’m not sure what the exact issue is. I had no trouble getting the free update—you basically get the new game for free if you have the 360 version in your digital library. Maybe the problem is related to owning or not owning the Undead DLC expansion.
Yea I think thats what it is. I also own the game but not the expansion, and im unable to download the update.
A detailed comparison of Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 shows stronger settings, better performance, and a major uplift for Nintendo’s new hardware.
Its a great sand box argubly the best but entertainment is all it is.
I didn't like it a whole lot, shoot me. I don't think it deserved all the praise it received.
I'm probably the only person that disliked this game. The voice acting was great, the graphics were beautiful however some of the missions were boring like the Di Santos shotgun/stagecoach riding. John Marston felt a bit like Niko Bellic (yeah John was an outlaw before) with the whole 'I hate you but I have to do your dirty work to get what I want' attitude. I hated the blue marked people especially the women that had a gang right behind her and shot you down for no reason.
I also remember how the online was hyped up to be the best thing since sliced bread. The hideouts in SP and MP were very fun at the start but became boring. The hunting was good and so was being the public enemy. I also hated the fact that it made my PS3 sound like it's going to explode with the disc drive and fans going berserk.
this game is based off sergio leone movies
Why it works? It's GTA located in the old west! And it had a true Rockstar storyline.