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Red Dead Redemption

Rockstar North

Red Dead Redemption

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.

Released
18 May 2010
Developer
Rockstar North
Publisher
Rockstar Games
Engine
RAGE
Perspective
Third person
Age rating
PEGI 18 · ESRB M
Controller
Full controller support
Steam recommendations
21,273
Platforms
PlayStation 3 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox 360
Genres
Shooter · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Also known as
RDR · Red Dead Revolver 2
Estimated owners
200,000–500,000 (est.)
90
Player rating
92
Critic rating
2,518
Ratings counted
92.5%
Steam reviews
51
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The story

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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How long to beat

Main + extras
25.4 h
Completionist
45.8 h

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Reviews and languages

92.5% of 22,745 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

13 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

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Platform releases

PlayStation 3
18 May 2010
Xbox 360
18 May 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)
29 October 2024

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