Red Dead Redemption 2

"I'm afraid." is a small sentence yet after this game I really couldn't tell you how strong feelings it makes you feel after playing this game even if I wanted. Even today I still would probably struggle to admit that to myself. Accepting whatever yourself is truly one of the things that requires upmost strength. I could consider this game a masterpiece so I'll write down the small stuff bothered me first so players can be aware of. This game focuses heavily on realism and it comes with its slowness. Sometimes it might overwhelm you, especially if you are not familiar with other slow paced games same or different genre. I could suggest giving it a little patience and it really might worth it. Other stuff that will also bother will come with this and I guess it's all tolerable since they did such a fine job with realism and keeping it entertaining or enjoyable for the player. Also it could be just me but missions did get repetitive though they did a lot better than most open-world games and even if they were repetitive they still were enjoyable enough to process through. Now since I consider this game a masterpiece, I can only praise the game since I wrote down the stuff bothered me. Magnificent story. First thing that got me in the game was the story too and I was not disappointed. Playing through the whole game with Arthur was something different. You understand him, you observe him, you connect with him as you play and they really did an amazing job narrating the story with Arthur. You really do feel what he goes through, what he thinks and what he feels. Other characters are just as good written as him so naturally all the interactions are pleasant too. I really feel like they found a modern way to just make you live and experience a well written novel with a video game. Good animations and perfect voice acting just makes it perfect. I really think this game is a perfect example for experiencing a fictional content. Gameplay wise surprisingly this game also nailed it. There are lot's of cases where games have good story with promising open world but end up ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ gameplay-wise. They were aware that realism would cost them pace and they acted upon it, after a couple hours game really does not let you feel that slowness and keep you happy about the game let it be just the scenes, random content around the world, optional stuff to do and side quests. Horse riding is also just awesome, probably the best I have ever seen. Also they really made the gun play feel both fun and immersive which is a huge bonus. They really filled that open world and gave the respect it deserves, it even healed my hope for the future of open world games. I really am surprised about the level of details in this game. This is one of the main reasons why the open world feels so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good. You probably know the "dead" feeling most open world games has. Man I barely used the fast travel in this game despite best transport option being horses and it really felt fulfilling. Added with both an impeccable story and gameplay this game really is a masterpiece everyone must give at least one proper chance. I get that it might feel slow especially if you are used to fast paced games especially shooters but really just give it a try. I also feel that this game healed something inside my chest really, its such an amazing story. I really felt how Arthur's character developed throughout whole game. [spoiler]It is amazing that how they made most people would consider a horrible fate -a fatal disease- a way of redemption. It is also amazing that how Arthur had the strength to accept his fate and questions his life. I just can't imagine accepting an unavoidable death meanwhile wondering if all of his life was just lies and horrible actions. He accepted and decided what to do best, acting for the good of others. Despite it is all being so unfair, he acts without even thinking about redemption. I guess this is what really makes someone a human too instead of just a flesh. Maybe really stuff we consider a doom ends up leading something better, regardless of leaving so bitter feelings.[/spoiler] "There is nothing to be afraid of Mr. Morgan. Take a gamble that love exists, and do a loving act."

I’ve played RDR2 on PS4, PS5, and now on PC, and somehow, every single time I play it, it feels like a brand new experience. The world, atmosphere, characters, music, details everything is just incredible. It’s not just a game; it’s an experience that somehow gets better every time you return to it. Rockstar didn’t just make an open-world game they created a world you can actually get lost in. Surely one of the greatest games ever made. A true ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ masterpiece.

You hear a lot of great things about this game. I've never really cared much about cowboys or horses, so I never picked it up. Then it went on sale and I thought, "Well, maybe it would be a good idea to play something that doesn't fit my interests at all." After the first two hours, I genuinely thought I had wasted 15€, but I kept playing. And boy, was I wrong. RDR2 might be [b]one of the best[/b] - if not [u]THE best[/u] - story-driven game I've ever played. [h3]More importantly, it's the game that taught me how to enjoy video games again[/h3] The pacing feels incredibly slow at the beginning, but makes perfect sense when you look back on it. You have to let go of the urge to get things done and check off quests one after another. You [b]don't rush[/b] through the main quests to finish the story. You're exploring the world and the characters. You simply exist in this world. [b]And that's something you really have to be willing to embrace.[/b] Don't get me wrong, the main story itself is fantastic, but honestly, I don't think it's what makes this game so special. The real magic happens between the main missions: in the small encounters, the random people you meet along the road, the places you stumble across and all the little moments. At times this game almost felt like therapy. It's a weird mix of brutality and cozy game - and somehow, both sides fit together perfectly. I would have never guessed that I could feel so comfortable, so much at ease in a game like this. The characters are another huge part of why I [i]love this game with every fibre of my being[/i]. You might hate some of the characters when you first meet them. But the more time you spend with them, the more you understand that they're just people. They have their flaws, they make mistakes, they can be frustrating as hell - but you'll love them for exactly what they are: human. And then there's [b]Arthur Morgan[/b], our protagonist. You're not the hero of this story. You're not the villain, either. [u]You're just some guy trying to live his life[/u]. He's not perfect. He makes terrible decisions, hurts people, gets angry, but he's also kind, caring, funny and thoughtful. An incredible main character you can grow alongside. If a game can make me finish a 67-hour playthrough and immediately think, "[b]I want to do that again, but so much slower[/b]," I think that says everything. [i]Also, this game might be for the horse girlies. Started it not caring about horses at all, ended it as a horse girl myself.[/i]