Red Dead Redemption 2

Continuation of the 2008 third-person action-adventure game set in a large open world. Players are once again invited to conquer the Wild West, with a host of interesting activities and storyline missions, and to take on the role of Arthur Morgan — one of the leaders of the Van der Linde gang, which robs, fights and steals on its way through the vast heart of America.

Western open-world action game with first and third-person shooting, Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on October 26, 2018, for PS4 and Xbox One.

Most gameplay mechanics have been significantly overhauled. A realistic life simulation has emerged, with numerous small responsibilities, blurring the line between side and storyline quests. The shooting mechanics have changed, with characters being taught to shoot with both hands. Melee combat has also been improved.

There is full interaction with horses — they need to be lassoed, ridden, and later regularly cleaned and fed to increase loyalty levels. The pristine nature of the game world meets players with hostility — alligator or bear attacks are not uncommon.

There are over 50 unique "guns" with customization options, as well as various types of ammunition — to improve accuracy, range, or damage. The character retains memory of the weapons — the longer they are used, the better they perform. Weapons also need to be cleaned and oiled.

Among the player's abilities is Dead Eye from previous installments. It slows down time, allowing targets to be marked, and then watching as the protagonist takes them out in record time. Slow motion will also activate during certain kills, showcasing the enemy's death.

RDR 2 features high-quality graphics, colorful visual effects of explosions and weather, a new cinematic animation system for characters, NPCs, and animals, with day and night cycles as well as weather changes implemented. Even corpses do not disappear, but decay and attract vultures and coyotes.

After 8 years of development, Red Dead Redemption 2 received a colossal game world that even contains all the locations from the first game. You can travel through RDR 2 on foot or on horseback, which makes it seem even larger.

There are several game zones, each geographically reflecting a certain area of the central USA at the end of the 19th century and its climatic conditions — there are sun-scorched deserts, hot tropics, meadows and fields, snowy expanses, and mountain passes.

The game features large cities and small villages, industrial sites — mines, factories, railroads, fields and meadows, canyons and caves, lakes and rivers, as well as various natural attractions , such as the snowy Hagen Mountain and the humid swamps of Lagras. The player can explore all of this, with virtually no restrictions.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to the first game. The writers spent a lot of time developing the character of the Van der Linde gang and revealing its members before it fell apart. The game begins with a failed train robbery, forcing the gang to go on the run. They are pursued by three bounty hunter teams, which keeps them constantly on the move, traveling from East to West across the central USA.

The gang was at the peak of fame, and then everything starts to fall apart. Now the protagonist must support it and prevent its members from dying. The story will focus on Arthur Morgan, who is the most reliable man of Dutch. For him, the gang is family. He grew up with Dutch, their relationship is like that of a son and a father.

Players will face criminal conflicts typical of the Wild West at the end of the 19th century: enslavement and subsequent debt collection, train and bank robberies, and murders of those who get in the way.

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In Red Dead Redemption 2 there are many well-developed characters, and each has its own personality that players will have to deal with throughout the game. Let's list the main characters:

Like other games from Rockstar, Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a huge "entertain yourself" attraction: completing quests or exploring the game world, progressing through the story, or encountering outlaws and enemy gangs randomly.

The world of the Wild West is filled with the spirit of adventure, and finding something to do is easy. You can go with the gang to rob banks and stagecoaches or set up an ambush for passing traders. Arthur himself can rob someone's house or go hunting and bring food back to the gang.

Interacting with companions is an important part of the gameplay. Fish, hunt or rob someone together, discuss the news, and keep an eye on your honor. It defines the style of play — a despicable criminal or a noble pirate, influencing the consequences and opportunities.

The multiplayer of Red Dead Redemption 2 was launched on November 26, 2018, in beta testing, with a full release in May 2019. The online mode of RDR 2, like that of GTA 5, is built on the extensive open world of the game, featuring both story missions and purely multiplayer experiences.

Many updates were released in the year following the launch: performance improvements; bug fixes; gameplay enhancements, such as controls; and the introduction of an in-game store. New content for Red Dead Online was released over several years after launch.