Red Dead Redemption Reviews

CompuG##K said:
I know what you mean... 720p blown up to 1080p on a 24in monitor makes 360 games look like mud... I may just drag out my old 19" CRT to use for my 360 just so the games actually look crisp.
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Hmm, Assassin's Creed 2 (which was the game I tried so far) is 1080p but it's still bland color and jaggy city. I might set up something else for my 360.
 
The game runs in 1280 x 720 and uses 2x MSAA. Below is a supposed framebuffer capture screen - courtesy of MazingerDUDE from the NeoGAF forum.

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Hmm, if it runs in 720p I might be able to get away with using the 360 vga cable on my older crt.
 
Oh look, pre-released reviews before a blockbuster that a pub has sunk millions into hits store shelves. I'm sure they are unbiased and thoughtful with the consumer close at heart.
 
Bunch of New Reviews out:

Computer and Video Games - 9.5 / 10
Eurogamer - 8 / 10
Game Informer - 9.75 / 10
GamesTM - 9 / 10
IGN - 9.7 / 10
Official PlayStation Magazine (UK) - 10/10
Official PlayStation Magazine (Australia) - 95%
 
Yeah, I'm definitely probably buying this tomorrow on the way home from work.
 
I have mine pre-ordered, should be here tomorrow afternoon. :D Pretty excited. First game I've bought new in a long time.

Edit: lol, literally as I posted this, I got a push email saying my order shipped. Ballin!
 
I'm having a hard time believing all these reviews, but I mean I guess it's got to be that good if several gaming sites are giving it 9+ out of 10 smacks. I WILL BE THE JUDGE TOMORROW! Buying right after work.
 
Blubikins said:
I'm having a hard time believing all these reviews, but I mean I guess it's got to be that good if several gaming sites are giving it 9+ out of 10 smacks. I WILL BE THE JUDGE TOMORROW! Buying right after work.
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Metacritic has it at like 96 after 22 reviews. I think that's pretty solid.
 
I go back and forth buying this. I never got into the later GTA games due to the missions, but then again this is the Wild West. I just don't know if I want to throw down the money even with the $20 preorder bonus on Amazon. I would much rather play it on the PC.

Maybe I will sign up for Gamefly and rent this and Alan Wake.
 
Three New Reviews:

1UP - A
GameTrailers - 9.5
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) - 9/10
 
Fucking hell, some asshole at gametrailers spoiled the ending in their review comments :mad:.

This happened to me with Heavy Rain and now Red dead, two of the main games I've looked forward to over the past year. I hate internet assholes.
 
Stiler said:
Fucking hell, some asshole at gametrailers spoiled the ending in their review comments :mad:.

This happened to me with Heavy Rain and now Red dead, two of the main games I've looked forward to over the past year. I hate internet assholes.
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If it's happened to you before you should've learned. Just saying.
 
Stiler said:
Fucking hell, some asshole at gametrailers spoiled the ending in their review comments :mad:.

This happened to me with Heavy Rain and now Red dead, two of the main games I've looked forward to over the past year. I hate internet assholes.
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phew, good thing i didnt scroll down after watching the review :D but that really sucks dude :(

And as shown in the review, i myself am stuck at an impasse, as it seems many of you are too. Both Red Dead Redemption and Alan Wake come out tomorrow, and i've been waiting for both for as long as i can remember, but now i need to decide which to play first :(

Any suggestions? I was thinking Alan Wake first since i should probably be able to beat it by Thursday night if it takes me 10-12 hours, but that is 3 days without Red Dead Redemption :(

Decisions...decisions :p
 
I'm buying both tomorrow since futureshop has a deal if you get 2 new releases tomorrow you get $20 off... but I'm definitely playing Red Dead first.
I'll probably pace myself with Alan Wake, it's episodic so maybe 1-2 episodes a time.

After pc gaming(again) for 6 months I didn't think I'd ever sink over $100 on my 360 in one day.
 
Has anyone done the mexican standoff in multiplayer yet? That looks like hella fun.

Edit: Nevermind, the game isn't officially out yet.

I really wanna buy this but at the same time I should be saving for the house. Fucking house!
 
Commander FAT said:
Has anyone done the mexican standoff in multiplayer yet? That looks like hella fun.

Edit: Nevermind, the game isn't officially out yet.

I really wanna buy this but at the same time I should be saving for the house. Fucking house!
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$50 isn't going to buy you a house... get the game. :D
 
Yea, that's definitely a pic from a cheap ass cell camera or something.
 
The pics in that gif were taken at different times of night.

And the X360 side was a screen capture. The PS3 side was taken off screen.

Here's a PS3 screen capture from B3D:

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I've been watching a few streams of it on JTV and I must say, it looks quite fun. I would consider getting it on my PS3, but I'd like to hear more about the possibility of a PC port.
 
ohhhhh mannnnn I got my copy of the ps3 version on my lunch. Now I just have to wait until 5pm to get off work. BLAST! In the meantime I'll look at this sweet world map poster (which looks pretty damn big) Rockstar provided me with :)
 
krameriffic said:
I've been watching a few streams of it on JTV and I must say, it looks quite fun. I would consider getting it on my PS3, but I'd like to hear more about the possibility of a PC port.
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No concrete info. Kotaku says no. Game Informer says yes. Best case scenario: Like GTA IV, you're looking at waiting 6 months at minimum (if ever.)

I'd love to have this on my PC but I want to play this now so PS3 version is coming my way real soon.

If they bring it out on the PC I'll rebuy it on the PC same as I did GTA IV.
 
evanisthecoastie said:
I just read somewhere else that they dont have plans for a pc version yet. dunno where i saw it though, sorry.
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I imagine they'll do the same thing as they did with GTA IV. They'll sell all they can on consoles, and then if they feel there's enough demand on PC to justify the cost of porting it we'll hear something. If that's the case, we're looking at a long wait.
 
Single player is going to be a PITA. I started it, got a short way into it, then dove into multiplayer. Now I'm completely addicted to the MP side. Mexican standoff is ridiculous. I love the gang fights. That's my favorite. Walking around the towns in free roam is incredible. The detail when you walk in a saloon or other building is insane. I walked into the church and couldn't believe the detail.
 
Multiplayer won't work for me. I can't even connect with system link.
 
TimG said:
Multiplayer won't work for me. I can't even connect with system link.
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360 version? Thought I saw a headline somewhere that said there were issues.

On another note. I have the ps3 version and I can tell you it looks stunning. I have some issues with the character models, but it's only really noticeable during the "cut-scenes." Could be some setting on my tv as well. But the rest of it is amazing.
 
Im waiting to pick this up until I have some vaca time because I know it will be addicting!
 
Apparently you can't sleep with whores in this game. How disappointing. So much for choice.
 
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