Released at the end of 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of the blockbuster hits that astonished the gaming community at the time. Offering an open world set in the gun-smoke-filled Wild West, Red Dead Redemption 2 captivated many gamers from its launch. The game consistently achieved unimaginable high scores, even perfect 10s, for the efforts and dedication put in over nearly 8 years to create a game that is not only beautiful on the surface and deep within but also features a thrilling storyline like a novel.
Although it has received some criticism at times, overall, not many can fault what Red Dead Redemption 2 has achieved. However, recently, a Vietnamese gamer astonished many by voicing harsh criticism of this masterpiece, even using numerous heavy words to describe it as a terrible game.
Specifically, according to a post that has been stirring the gaming community in recent days, the main character of the story has only been experiencing Red Dead Redemption 2 since March 2022. After an initial period of excitement, everything gradually became boring. First, this gamer claimed that he could complete the game with all the initial equipment without encountering any difficulties, stating that money in the game was relatively useless. Additionally, the gun system was considered dull, lacking variety with only a handful of gun types to choose from. The gameplay and combat style were also deemed too easy by this gamer.
Furthermore, the storyline of Red Dead Redemption 2 – the aspect most praised by many fans – did not escape criticism. According to this gamer, the story was quite colorful, lacking depth, and relatively simple. Moreover, many scenes limited the character’s actions, failing to embody the “open-world” concept as originally introduced, making him feel that “the main character is like a scarecrow helping players go through the story without any real role.” In conclusion, he stated that Red Dead Redemption 2 is a bad game, at least compared to the hype surrounding it.
In response to the opinions expressed in the post, many gamers – fans of Red Dead Redemption 2 – also voiced their criticisms back to the original poster.
