Setelah bertahun-tahun dikembangkan dan ditunda beberapa kali, akhirnya Red Dead Redemption 2 dirilis. Rockstar kembali lanjutkan track record baik mereka dengan sekuel satu ini. Mereka tunjukkan apabila mereka memang salah satu developer terbaik yang pernah ada satu ini dengan skor review nyaris sempurna dari puluhan kritikus game.
Game berhasil cetak skor 97 di Metacritic dari skor akumulatif 76 kritikus dan 97 di Opencritic dari hasil akumulatif 79 kritikus. Berikut beberapa highlight dari media ternama:
-
Eurogamer – Recommended
“This is a vast, staggeringly detailed open world. You could get out a virtual ruler to proclaim it Rockstar’s biggest yet, or count every single NPC, line of dialogue, rock, tree and outhouse and say it’s the developer’s densest, but I’ll leave all that for someone else. What I will say is that this is Rockstar’s broadest canvas since Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, quite possibly even more so, with what no longer feels like a take on a single city or state but practically an entire country.”9
-
USgamer – 4.5/5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game where sometimes it feels good just to space out and ride. Not doing any missions or robbing anybody… just riding. It feels like that’s what Rockstar wants you to do, and it’s why the studio throws in the back and forth riding. Because goddamn is the world beautiful. At points, it almost feels like RDR 2 is a simulation, not a game.”
-
IGN – 10
“Red Dead Redemption 2 stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Grand Theft Auto V as one of the greatest games of the modern age. It’s a gorgeous depiction of an ugly period that’s patient, polished, and a huge amount of fun to play, and it’s combined with Rockstar’s best storytelling to date. Even after finishing the lengthy story I can’t wait to go back and play more. This is a game of rare quality; a meticulously polished open world ode to the outlaw era. Looking for one of this generation’s very best single-player action experiences? Here’s your huckleberry.”
-
GameSpot – 9
“Generally, Red Dead 2 tackles pertinent issues of the era with care. Rather than defining any of its characters by the bigotry they may experience, it allows them the room to be well-rounded individuals while still not ignoring that things like racism and sexism exist. One arc focuses squarely on a very serious issue, and here, the lack of real choice in the story’s direction–and your resulting involvement in what transpires–will likely make you uncomfortable in a powerful way.”
-
Game Informer – 10
“Using the word “epic” to describe Red Dead Redemption II feels understated. This is the biggest and most cohesive adventure Rockstar Games has ever created. A rare harmony exists between the narrative, gameplay systems, open world, and mission design. Their interdependent nature makes it tough to talk at any length about each individual element without venturing into spoiler territory; the fashion in which these elements mingle and coalesce over the course of the journey is interesting to witness. “
-
Press Start – 10
“Red Dead Redemption 2 is a triumph in world-building, character craft and downright skulduggery. Being bad has never felt so good as Rockstar toe the realism line while still keeping their sharp, trademark tongue in cheek. It’s the keen attention to detail where Rockstar succeeds and this outlaw prequel comfortably outperforms their best works and in time, I believe, will be regarded as a once in a generation game.”
-
VideoGamer – 9
“Technically, Red Dead Redemption 2 is equally reliable. You’d expect a map of this size and scope to be riddled in all manner of hilarious bugs, but it isn’t; I can count the negligible amount on one hand. It’s as slick as anything, seamlessly transitioning from cinematic to gameplay and back again better than any I’ve seen before. With so many systems at play, it’s astonishing, really.”
-
Metro – 9
“Red Dead Redemption II is an incredible achievement in almost every way and despite some misgivings probably our favourite Rockstar game ever. It’s certainly their most successful storytelling experience and enough to make you hope they never give up on single-player the way they seem to have with GTA V.”
-
Twininfinite – 5/5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 has certainly benefited from Rockstar allocating almost a whole generation’s worth of development time to perfect what they wanted to accomplish. The result is a game that is easily one of the best games this year, and this console generation, but that’s not all. It should eventually go down as one of the greatest games ever made.”
-
COGconnected – 100/100
“Whether I’m hunting a legendary animal, participating in a story mission, playing a game of poker, or just exploring the world I’ve absolutely adored every moment I’ve spent with the game. It more than fulfills every hope and desire I’d garnered as my anticipation for it grew over the last several years. The phenomenal narrative and performances are emotionally impactful, and the depth of interactivity embedded into the pristinely polished gameplay is nothing short of groundbreaking. Rockstar have outdone themselves with Red Dead Redemption 2 as it ushers in a new era of what the medium is capable of achieving.”
-
National Post – 9.5
“This is a game that knows it has interesting things to show us, and it won’t take no for an answer. Some weapons need to be cocked or have rounds chambered between shots, and all of them have to be regularly polished with gun oil — actions that the player must both perform and watch play out. Hunted game needs to be retrieved, skinned (a disgusting but oddly satisfying animation), and properly stowed on your horse rather than simply scooped up while walking past. “
-
Playstation Universe – 10/10
“Red Dead Redemption 2 not only lives up to expectations, but it smashes them and feels like the missing half of a story we never knew was incomplete. Improving on its predecessor in every way that counts, it also reignites interest in its landmark prequel, enhancing the overall experience to an epic scale and giving gamers an odyssey quite unlike any other.”
-
Shacknews – 9
“Open-world games are becoming bigger every year. It’s not uncommon for them to have over 100 hours of content. Most are unable to make all that content feel important and engaging, though. This is not a problem in Red Dead Redemption 2. It wouldn’t surprise me if I ended up spending 200 hours on a single save, then loading it back up in a few months to do it all again. Whether I’m chasing the thrill of a daring train robbery, or the serenity of a solo camping trip, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world game I will return to time and time again.”
-
Attack of the Fanboy – 5/5
“This is where Red Dead 2 is at its absolute best — when it gives the player the freedom to explore and interact with the world on their terms. The good news is, this is all the time. From the very beginning of the game you are free to do whatever it is that you want, go out into the world and explore it to your content and then come back to the story missions when you feel like it. And you’ll find plenty to do out there. Random encounters with strangers will set you out on unexpected adventures. “
-
Destructoid – 9.5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epitome of ambition and like most things Rockstar, will meet the expectations associated with it. With all of the advancements since the last Red Dead and everything they’ve learned from Grand Theft Auto V under their belt, the series is in a better place, able to provide a more natural and less gamey world to explore.”
-
GamesRadar+ – 5/5
“RDR2 is a ready-made anecdote generator. Sit a dozen people down with the game and I’ll bet you Clint Eastwood’s last Fistful of Dollars every last one would see scenarios totally individual to their playthrough. Rockstar’s extraordinary open-world is as wide as it is deep. This is an adventure so stuffed full of amazing emergent moments, when the end credits roll after a full week of captivating, criminal play, there are enough incredible memories to fill ten lesser games. “
-
Stevivor – 10
“Rockstar has created a world with much to explore and a staggering number of things to do. Fully aware of this, I’m constantly surprised by new stuff that I haven’t seen before in all the hours I’ve been playing. None of this feels overwhelming; there aren’t dozens of markings on your map to indicate that you need to go and complete these objectives as you walk into a new region. Instead, a lot of it will just happen organically while you’re exploring. That’s just one of the reasons why Red Dead Redemption 2 is so brilliant, and the list of things it does so well keeps expanding as you continue to play. It is why Red Dead Redemption 2 will be the best gaming experience you’ll have this year; it will blow your mind — over and over again.”
-
EGM – 10
“Criticisms often come easier than compliments, but in the case of Red Dead Redemption 2, I am at a loss. This is one of the most gorgeous, seamless, rootinest, tootinest games ever made, and if you voluntarily miss out on it, you’re either not a gamer or in a coma.”
-
Push Square – 10
“Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar’s best game, and it’s gripping from start to finish. It sets a new bar for open world interaction, providing an absurd level of detail across the board. It’s an immaculately polished release that pulls no punches in its delivery, pushing both brutally mature themes and perfectly placed satire. While its clumsy controls and convoluted button layouts can ruin the fun on occasion, it’s easy enough to look past these flaws when everything else is of such a high quality. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a modern masterpiece.”
-
God is a Geek – 10
“Everything about Red Dead Redemption 2 takes your breath away. Movement can sometimes feel clunky, like many Rockstar Games can, and remembering to put your gun away when talking to innocent people could have an easier way to do go about it, but complaints are minimal. The way everything exists in its own routine, the way combat is so varied and tactical, the way you literally have an endless supply of things to keep you occupied – it’s so good.”
-
Daily Dot – 4.5/5
“For all that bluster and hype, though, I know in my heart that Red Dead Redemption 2 has likely come at great personal cost to the people who’ve spent years building its world. Just as the countless reviews for this cowboy simulator will pontificate on how Rockstar may have just created the most “alive” world of this generation, none of it should ignore that an actual team of human beings reportedly sacrificed and struggled to breathe life into it. The question of whether or not that will impact final opinions and scores will likely depend on the critics you trust and the kind of player you are. We suspect it will still stand among Rockstar’s greatest games, but perhaps not its greatest saga.”
-
Worth Playing – 9
“Red Dead Redemption II is exactly the kind of game you’d expect from Rockstar. The open world is vast but filled with many things to do. The side missions are just as exciting as the main ones, and the minigames prove to be good distractions if you somehow start to get bored with any of the missions. The story is perhaps the strongest the studio has had in years, with loads of memorable characters and good pacing, and RDR2 does all of this with a top-notch presentation. For a game that many have said would easily be in the running for numerous end-of-year awards, RDR2 certainly makes a strong case for itself.”
-
CGMagazine – 9.5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 ultimately surpasses its predecessor in every way. Rockstar has created a world and experience that feels truly lived in, populating it with locales and characters that turn the game into an epic. It is the best game the famed developer has ever made, offering a level of detail that stands amongst its contemporaries, with a journey that I won’t soon forget.”
-
Slant – 3.5/5
“Rockstar has taken the right lessons from the glut of open-world games they helped popularize, seeking to create a world that actually feels like a world rather than a collection of map icons you can choose to be guided to. There’s a focus on character and environment, a soft and refreshing restraint rather than a constant howl for your attention.”
-
AusGamers – 10
“What you get here is a game where… well, here’s an example of what you might experience yourself: During a play session I stayed up for eight hours straight, and in that time I managed one single mission. Just one. The mission itself couldn’t have lasted more than 10-minutes, either.”
-
PSX Extreme – 10/10
“The game is not without its flaws, such as some AI pathfinding issues, a few graphical hitches, and some convoluted menus, but they pale in comparison to the technical and narrative achievement that is on display here. A game of unparalleled scope and ambition, with breathtaking visuals, a broad-ranging but intimate story, and an incredible sense of identity and purpose, Red Dead Redemption 2 will go down as one of the greatest games of the generation, and perhaps video game history.”
-
Guardian – 5/5
“There can be no doubt that this is a landmark game. It is a new high water-mark for lifelike video game worlds, certainly, but that world is also home to a narrative portrait of the wild west that is unexpectedly sombre and not afraid to take its time. With very few exceptions, the many stories that Rockstar’s writers have set out to tell about this group of outlaws land perfectly, the enjoyable twists and turns of individual missions and chapters feeding into an exciting, sophisticated and absorbing larger narrative – and the stories that you discover yourself within its world are no less compelling”
-
We Got This Covered – 5/5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 — if I haven’t already made it explicitly clear — is the most astonishing game I have ever played, and that is in large part because of the details. Every little detail is a piece of an elaborate whole: The realistic body movement an enemy makes when they are punched, the creeping fog on an early morning hunt that slowly obscures your vision, the way an enemy slumps out of their harness when shot off their horse, the casual dialogue overheard when you’re crafting in camp. It’s these details that turn the game into something special and make the world seem real; it’s these details that make Arthur’s story that much more enjoyable and emotional”
-
Telegraph – 5/5
” Red Dead Redemption 2 is the kind of slow west yarn that lets you drink in its world, with plenty of time spent riding across its plains, but those looking for all-action, all-the-time should go in with their eyes open. But when it does kick into gear, the results are spectacular, its big moment delivered with the heft they deserve.”
-
Cheat CC – 5/5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that is going to be used as evidence for that argument from here on out. It is quite likely everything people who played Red Dead Redemption would want or need it to be. This game is, at times, a power fantasy that allows people to give in to baser instincts and revel in chaos. It is also an examination of honor and morality in a man who is callous and hardened.”
-
Digital Trends – 5/5
“Red Dead Redemption 2 is a magnificent open world game and one of the greatest games of all time. Its world offers unmatched attention to detail, the combat is excellent, and the story is among the best in a AAA game. That’s what places Red Dead Redemption 2 among the best games of all time. Even in its quietest moments, when you’re not shooting your gun or jarring with fellow outlaws, it’s great fun. Red Dead Redemption 2 gets the big picture right, yet it ties everything together with a thousand small, memorable moments.”
-
Xbox Achievements – 95%
“A towering achievement, Red Dead Redemption 2 is far and away one of the finest things Rockstar has turned its hand to. A deep and brilliantly intricate portrait of changing times and one man’s struggle to live an honest life in a morally bankrupt world, Red Dead Redemption 2’s jaw-dropping world is also something truly special that demands you drink it all in and experience it to its fullest. A masterpiece.”
-
Easy Allies [Video] – 10
-
Multiplayer.it [Italian] – 9.6
-
Hobby Consolas [Spanish] – 99/100
-
Gameblog [French] – 10
-
GamePro [German] – 96/100
Red Dead Redemption 2 dirilis untuk PS4 dan Xbox One. Belum ada konfirmasi apapun untuk PC.
