I'm not a fan of Westerns. Make me watch a John Wayne movie and I'll probably start napping in 10 minutes. That's why when Rockstar announced it was going to make a video game set in the "Wild West", I wasn't sure what to think. But I had faith in them and my husband was so excited over this Western game, he pre-ordered it.
That game is Red Dead Redemption, of course. There have been few Western games. Before Red Dead none of them made any lasting impression, to me, anyway. What really makes Red Dead great? John Marston. Mr. Martson is a former bank robber, gang member and all around bad guy outlaw. When he's left for dead by his gang after a robbery, he goes straight and settles down with his wife and son.
In order to round up members of his former gang, a government agent kidnaps John's wife and son. This is where the game starts, you're a man who made every mistake, but tried to leave that life behind. All you want to do is find your family and go back to your ranch. It's compelling and you can't help but feel for John. The story sucks you in and doesn't let go.
Besides the story, Red Dead is a huge game. Filled with bounties, gun fights, wild animals, colorful characters, and crazy missions. The DLC, Undead Nightmare, not only expands the game but includes zombies, Bigfoot, the Four Horses of the Apocalypse and a unicorn. And it works perfectly.
Red Dead is a game I can see myself playing over and over for many years to come. Besides the gameplay, the graphics, and the missions, it's really John and his need to make things right that will keep bringing me back.
I REALLY want to play this game! I'm not much of a gamer, but this really appeals to me :D
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