Platforms: Xbox One, PS4 (and probably never on PC) Reviewed On: PS4 Pro Developer: Rockstar Games Publisher: Rockstar Games Singleplayer: Yes Multiplayer: Online Mode to be released Talk about pressure. It was eight years ago that Red Dead Redemption, a sequel to the oft forgotten Red Dead Revolver, hit consoles and took the world by storm. Rockstar are known for their craft, but even by their standards RDR felt special, a western in video game form that told the story of John Marston, the gruffest man who ever did gruff. Eight years is a long time to wait for a sequel. Well, a prequel, actually, as now we delve into the infamous gang of Dutch Van der Linde, the very same bunch that John was ultimately tasked with taking down eventually. With the narrative shadow of Marston looming over everything, can the game still tell a compelling story while improving on the wild west themes? Yes, yes, and a thousand times yes. Reviewing Red Dead Redemption 2 feels nigh on impossible with...
