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Saddle up and get ready to take on the Wild West in Rockstar’s summer hit “Red Dead Redemption.”
“Red Dead Redemption” takes place in the year 1911 and focuses on former outlaw John Marston. Marston’s family is kidnapped and held by government agents. His only option is to set out and capture or kill his old gang members in order to save his family.
Players who have experienced any of Rockstar’s non-linear games are used to remarkable game design, loads of violence, and a mounting story that is prone to end leaving the player filled with emotion. “Red Dead Redemption” is no exception to Rockstar’s already exceptional line up of games.
Red Dead Redemption’s game play is a step up from Rockstar’s last non-linear title “Grand Theft Auto: IV,” the cover system has been improved, a new weapon wheel makes changing weapons much easier than previous titles, and a new sense of seriousness gives the story meaning.
Rockstar’s titles have always been criticized for the amount of violence portrayed in their games, “Red Dead Redemption,” although, still having a large amount of violence, doesn’t feel quite as evil when push comes to shove. Marston’s quest to save his wife and son gives a new meaning to shooting through the entire Wild West. Marston’s compassion for the safety of his family makes all the violence seem so very right.
The environment in “Red Dead Redemption” never gets old; the constant change of the landscape gives the player a genuine feel of what the west was like in 1911. From buffalo to cougars, an ample amount of animals roam across the land. Rain, snow, or shine, the weather varies from time to time in the game. Weather, wildlife, and an all around authentic Wild West experience are waiting.
With no automobiles, “Grand Theft Auto” players are left to question what the transportation system offers. Instead of cars, horses, or horse drawn carriages are used in the game. If one gets tired of riding on horse everywhere, setting up camp offers a travel option. Player can also tame horses they come across in the country side.
Last but not least, the online game play has opened up a completely new genre of online console gaming. Xbox Live and the Playstation Network make it easy for players to load up their guns and saddle up with some friends. Players can form posses with friends to take down online challenges, such as clearing out gang hideouts, stage coach shootouts, and player versus player action. The game also offers a level system, 1-50, with a prestige option. Leveling gives players upgrades, new characters, guns, and mounts to use as they progress.
“Red Dead Redemption” offers amazing game play, an astounding soundtrack, a surprisingly addicting multiplayer aspect, and an absorbing plot, with an outstanding finale that will leave players filled with emotion thus earning itself a 4.5 out of 5. Red Dead Redemption is rated M for mature.
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