After a couple of delays and reservations on when exactly the much anticipated prequel to the 2010 hit western action game "Red Dead Redemption" would hit, Rockstar Games has finally announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 will be coming to Playstation 4 and Xbox One this October! Set in 1899 and during the period when the days of the Old West are coming to an end, the new entry in the Red Dead series will put players in control of new protagonist Arthur Morgan - who is a member of Dutch's gang and will also subsequently see the return of the first game's protagonist - a younger John Marston.
Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer #3
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released for PS4 and Xbox One this October 26.
Initially expected to be released within the first or second quarter of this year, Rockstar Games has officially announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 will hit Playstation 4 and Xbox One this October instead. The delay was announced on the official Facebook page of the publisher - and was probably done to add more polish time and fixes to the sequel of the 2010 PS3 and Xbox 360 game "Red Dead Redemption". The new game will be a prequel, where players will take control of Arthur Morgan - a member of Dutch's gang (which RDR's John Marston was a member of).
Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer #2
Red Dead Redemption 2 will now his PS4 and Xbox One on October 26.
After a long time of giving no new information or details on what the exact nature of the sequel would be, Rockstar Games breaks their silence and releases a brand new trailer for "Red Dead Redemption 2" - which confirms that the game will be a prequel set before the events of the first "Red Dead Redemption" and introduces players to a new protagonist - Arthur Morgan.
Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer #2
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on Spring 2018 for PS4 and Xbox One.
In what will certainly get the blood pumping for Red Dead Redemption fans even more, Rockstar has started rolling out teaser images for what could likely be THE NEW SEQUEL that's being called "Red Dead Redemption 2" by fans, but it could be titled as something else in the end. Much like how Redemption was a spiritual successor to the PS2 title "Red Dead Revolver" (which was recently rereleased in the PS2 classics line for PS4), this pretty much confirms that "something" is in the works... And is constantly being updated in Rockstar Games' Twitter page and gaming sites like Kotaku.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN - Official Trailer
From the latest image above, it's looking like they might just go "The Magnificent Seven" route, and that itself got a remake of a film a couple of weeks back starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt! That film FELT like a Red Dead Redemption movie come to life, so if the sequel takes that route imagine what could go down later on... The possibilities!
I have to say, Rockstar never ceases to amaze, especially when it comes to their sandbox styled game presentations. Their latest venture, Red Dead Redemption, takes a step backwards in time by setting the free roaming adventure in the Old West (well, specifically 1911, where automobiles are up and coming replacements for the horses). It's a spritual successor to 2004's Rockstar game called "Red Dead Revolver", also set in the cowboy shootin' era. At first glance, the cowboy setting looks peaceful compared to any of the crime drama plots and escapades the Grand Theft Auto series offered, but appearances can be deceiving, especially in the days where the law was judged by a gun in hand and a showdown at high noon.
At first, I went into this game thinking nothing special of it. I never saw any of the trailers, and I wasn't warming myself to the idea of actually grabbing the game until I stared down at one copy in my hands and the news that the game was selling fast. Reviews from other video game resources gave it the kind of praise that I haven't heard from a game of this type in a long while, so I took a risk and picked it up, playing the optimistic fool and gamer I've always been.
Tarnation! Once I finally sat down over the weekend and played through the game, I can see why people are so hot about it! Yes, it's basically a "Grand Theft Auto" adventure in the West, but there's so much more to it that makes it substantially different from that series. You're a Bounty Hunter - a man of the frontier, choosing how to live by saddling up and riding off into the sunset with a horse in tow. It's a big open world to explore with lots of scum and vermin to fight, but there's also the side where you can play the bad guy, riding off with loot and making a killing spree that'll get you wanted in all states, having the law chase you to wit's end. That's the 'Honor System' right there for you, and how you decide to act plays a big part on how the world treats you for the duration of the game. Check out this launch trailer for some insight.
Red Dead Redemption Launch Trailer
Yes, there's an open world to explore and let's you do whatever you wish, but there's also a story to be told that's key in progressing and unlocking more paths and items on your road to redemption. Your character also has a name, James Marston, and he's a former outlaw who's looking to save his family from the government by hunting, against his will, members of the gang he used to run with. Along the way, Marston meets his gang and gets shot, only to be saved and treated by a couple of strangers he soon gets along with. Soon, Marston's on the move and ready to complete his mission in order to save his family and redeem himself of his rotten past once and for all. How that will be decided, however, is completely up to you.
Riding and fighting on the new frontier is what makes Red Dead Redemption so appealing. I'd like to think of the fighting and shooting as a perfect combination of gameplay mechanics taken from several action games I've had the privilage of experiencing in the past. This is Rockstar's baby, so the controls are similar to that of GTA. However, shooting, ducking for cover, and looting feel a whole lot like Uncharted, so it's a keep on your toes pacing that I wholly appreciate. Fighting with bare hands or using weapons can get tricky, but it's adjustable once you get the hang of things. If things get too fast and you need a "slow approach", Mr. Marston has access to "Dead Eye" mode, where everything slows down in bullet time for a few seconds ala Max Payne (Rockstar's other action game baby). As for traveling around the old west, you can run around on foot, or rely on the resources around you by riding a horse, a coach, and several other vehicles you'll get access to later, like a train.
Funny, for someone like me who wasn't expecting much, Red Dead Redemption sure took me back in time and blew me away with its awesome gameplay. There's lots to do in this game, and all it will take is a little patience and exploration to see the surprises in store. Anybody who had dreams of becoming a cowboy/ bounty hunter can finally live out their fantasies by playing Rockstar's offering right here. You can choose to be the hero of the west, or the bane of existence that the law will hunt down and feed to the vultures when they get the chance. Since it's a multi-platform title, it's available for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 users. Fans of next generation gaming and GTA shouldn't pass this up.
