The ‘Westerns’ franchise has been a troublesome act to sell within the gaming world, most games based on the period flunk considerably. Nonetheless, Rocksteady’s latest game, Red Dead Redemption, has won almost universal praise from critics and players alike. It is being hailed as the total Western experience in gaming.

Red Dead Redemption is a sandbox game, which means you inhabit an open world and are mostly free to discover it as you like. The plot follows John Marston, a former outlaw who is tricked by the federal government to hunt down his past gang members and spread further law and order amongst the frontier.

Other than the main plot, there’s lots for players to do. Players can hunt for food, play tournaments of poker, take additional jobs and be a part of stakeouts, to call but a few. The game additionally incorporates a morality system similar to such games as Fable, wherein your actions will impact your fame and cause strangers to react accordingly. Red Dead Redemption makes extensive use of period accurate firearms and even different breeds of horses. The validity of the game is what has earned it such high praise.

Free world games have proven much cherished within the gaming community, and with Red Dead Redemption it is easy to see why. Players can immerse themselves in an enormous and interactive world, free to play precisely as they want. Add in exciting gunplay and a deep plot, and you’re set to join the love of Red Dead Redemption.