I'm thinking of picking this up, I heard it's like GTA in the wild west, is that true? 

So... the idea is to ride around and do the occasional ride-by. Picking up floosies with ankle's winking seductively and such? 

I really fancy this title, but my lack of game-playing lately has held me back so far. That and not being able to decide which platform. GTA4 was followed by exclusive (for a period) episodes for the 360, which have only recently become available for PS3 repackaged with the original game. I haven't read anything myself, but anyone else know if there are any plans for exclusive for the 360 episodes for RDD too?

I have it for the PS3 and it is a great game. the format of the game will be familiar to anyone who has played GTA but it is isnt GTA. its like playing through most of your favourite western movies. i would recommend it to anyone.

At this point i have not tried the online aspect of the game as the single player storyline is very good.

hopefully a few of the game mechanics (like dead eye targeting) will be carried over to the next GTA game to revitalise that series.

One final point to mention is that the xbox version is in full HD and the PS3 isnt. there is an article on eurogamer; i cant see that much difference between the two. Ultimately who cares its an immersive and fun game.

Was just reading a review of the multi-player aspect of RDR and found this description:

"Finally, there’s the multiplayer component. Red Dead Redemption’s unique selling point in this respect is its ‘Free Roam’ system. Free Roam acts as a kind of lobby, adversarial sandbox, and cooperative campaign all rolled into one, and is your first port of call for multiplayer. The game automatically places you into a match where the entire single player world is at your fingertips and up to 15 other players are placed in there with you. From here you can do your own thing; be it completing various quests as you would in single player and killing any players you come across, forming posses by teaming up with your fellow players, or entering a more traditional game type (Team Deathmatch, FFA, variations on Capture the Flag (called ‘Grab the Bag’), etc.)."

Sounds almost like a mini-mmo! I wonder if you can set up a private instance! Also would be great if you could play some of the mini-games with other players.

 -- Tagrin




Edited by Tagrin - 27/May/2010 at 15:05

Yes I experienced the love of online last night. It would be better if they spawned you away from the spot you died at when someone kills you. Seems to lead to some spawn camping as it is now. I did try the solo mode and it seems like a good way to level up your character a bit before going into full online mode.

I finished the main storyline as well last night and it was very western! Not sure if I loved or hated it but it certainly envokes some emotion. ;-)

we can always try to set up a few impromptu legends online games, and do a few gang hideouts and deathmatches.

A legends online session would be fun.. let me know if/when you'd like to set one up! My PSN name is Bregar if you'd like to add me to your friend's list!

-- Tagrin