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Game Name: Red Dead Redemption
Co-Op: Unknown
Publisher/Developer: Rock Star Games
Release Date: Spring 2010
 
Red Dead Redemption was shown off behind closed doors, Rockstar's latest action western title.  The game is an open world title set in the year 1910 in a fictional desert region.  You play as John Marston, a gritty cowboy who was thrust back into a world with the Bureau, a organization used to hunt down criminals and gangs.
 
While PR wouldn't confirm if the game had co-op or not, something we strongly hope for, what we did see impressed us.  The demo opened with a classic western shootout.  John slowly strutted up in an attempt to do a prisoner exchange for his friend Bonnie.  It quickly went south and the demo'er showed off the Deadeye targeting option for quick shooting.  One outlaw was shot in the leg, and he fell with realistic animation thanks to the game's Euphoria animation engine.  This yields location specific damage for all characters in the game, including horses.
 
Bonnie was quickly shuffled away in the chaos of the fight, and once the smoke cleared, she was strung up to be hung.  Outlaws popped up all over the town as John and is band of merry men quickly worked their way towards her.  Red Dead Redemption uses a cover system similar to Gears of War, and it wasn't long until he freed her friend.  Of course a battle like this yields lots of bodies, and instead of simply having them disappear Rockstar came up with a better solution - vultures.
 
 
Any animal seen in the game including rabbits, wolves and deer can be hunted and their pelts sold for profit.  After the proceeding battle John hopped on his horse and took off through the country side. During the trek to the next town we passed families in coaches, cowboys camping, and outlaws hooting and hollering dragging an enemy behind.  All of these encounters are completely random and procedurally generated in the game.
 
There are three main areas of the game, each reportedly bigger than all of Liberty City in Grand Theft Auto IV. One area (seen in the above screenshot and in the demo) resembles west Texas and Arizona, with sparse greenery. Another is reminiscent of the dry, sandy Mexican plains, and the third a more mountainous forested area...like Colorado.  If you can see it, you can go there -- the world of Red Dead Redemption is the biggest Rockstar has ever made.
 
Red Dead Redemption is all about being good or being bad.  Your actions can increase your wanted level, and decrease what people think of you.  Walk into a town as a wanted man and you may find someone drawing a gun on you.  
 
Overall I was really impressed with what I saw of Red Dead Redemption.  Rockstar is known for their great exposition in games, and the setting and style of RDR looks to bolster it.  
 
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BigBadBob113
11:50 PM
9/5/2009

I played Red Dead Revolver on the PS2. If I remember correctly, there wasnt co-op, but 2-4 players could do some death matches or something like that. I didnt like Red Dead Revolver all that much, though I love the Western setting.


Nuhru
3:36 AM
9/6/2009

Co-op could be pretty awesome in this game but.. I will be surprised if they will add co-op to this.


Mrxknown_JG
8:21 AM
9/6/2009

I just hope these areas larger than "all of Liberty City" has content to make exploring the areas worth it and not dirt, more dirt, and some more dirt.


roland
12:11 PM
9/6/2009

Hunting animals to sell their pelts, that's awesome!

I really want a co-op western game. It seems so obvious that this genre needs a co-op title.


Syphous
1:23 PM
9/6/2009

As much as co-op would kick ass in this game, I'd be very surprised (VERY surprised) to see any. I hope there's a plethora of weapons to be found and used, where it's the end of the era all the best from the genre should be available.


smurphster
9:13 PM
9/6/2009

if this game adds co-op, i'd definitely give it a try. it looks like a lot of fun. western games really should be open-world and co-op. it fits perfectly together.


kersplat12785
1:55 AM
9/7/2009

Really looking forward to this one, though I agree with the size issue. I was not impressed with FUEL - AT ALL. I don't care if the map is the size of Jupiter as long as there's plenty to keep your interest.


aeiah
9:52 AM
9/7/2009

im sure rockstar are aware of GTA IV's biggest competition saints row 2. they may implement something like that because they must know people love it. won't make me buy the game though sadly as i think the chance of splitscreen co-op is non-existant.


Psyclops
5:37 PM
9/7/2009

--- Replying to roland -----

a GOOD one- that is. Lest we forget Damnation -_- Actually, I would like to forget damnation, lol.


Etanos
9:58 AM
9/8/2009

Damnation wasn't that bad... ok, most of it was, but I still had some fun with it. Back on topic, though, I can't seem to find out what platforms Red Dead Redemption is being released on. PC maybe?


.Dylan
11:46 AM
9/8/2009

Anything old west instantly interests me and the fact that it's R* really doesn't help that. Hope this turns out well.


mattism
12:33 PM
9/8/2009

I am always looking for a good western to play. So I have high hops for this since Rockstar seems to be able to deliver good games.


Biohzrd451
12:44 PM
9/8/2009

Looks like it could be a fun game, I never played the first but I would love to see a good western style game.


Tasark
1:38 PM
9/8/2009

eh i don't really like westerns. so this doesn't appeal to me, but i like the graphics.


blakepro
2:40 PM
9/8/2009

Heres to hoping the work in co-op some how. (and I'm not talking BYOB co-op either!)


Torg001
2:42 PM
9/8/2009

I doubt this will have any co-op but a multiplayer mode would be nice.


QuackTape
8:27 AM
9/9/2009

With Rockstar having trouble fitting GTAIV on one disc, I'm surprised that this has three maps bigger than Liberty City. I'll wait and see what its like when it comes out.


betteroffZED
11:27 AM
9/9/2009

I love westerns.


Rogue_hunter
5:47 PM
9/9/2009

It was cool to see the random generated events in the wilderness. There was a shootout going on, the guys dragging someone tied up and a side mission to get a stolen wagon back. It's been a while since there's been a good Wild West game, and this looks to fill that niche.


Heretic Machine
7:59 PM
9/9/2009

This sounds incredible, but sandbox games always do... I'll keep my eye on it.


Zonf86
4:50 AM
9/10/2009

--- Replying to betteroffZED -----

Me too - it's a nice change of scenery in terms of games anyway.


capthamp
11:25 AM
9/10/2009

I really want a good western game to come out. While RDR and Gun were pretty good and worth playing they werent great hope this one is.


cave
4:58 PM
9/10/2009

I gotta get this game just b/c of the western setting all are fun, EXCEPT DAMNATION. avoid like the plague

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Release Date: 05.18.2010
Genre: Action
ESRB: Mature

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