In my opinion I think that RDR2 and GTA6 will be marginally different in terms of their actual direction so I think it's unfair to compare them unless you're going solely off the basis that they're open world games but it's inevitable that people will discuss if one is better than the other so whatever. Just hopped on the good old rdr1 today and was amazed at how much better it is in some aspects than rdr2. - Elaboration of … For the most part, Arthur's reactions to and interactions with NPCs are just better than John's. you have a limit to how many tonics you can carry. Still a beautiful game that I struggle to articulate any … there are aspects of combat and hunting i like more in rdr, as well as the spaghetti western feel, but from a story standpoint rdr2 just feels realer to me. So, no, not pulling s*** out of my "butt," as you suspect. RDR1 seemed to have much more "just go have some fun" moments in it than 2 does. You're more invested in RDR1 because its been apart of your life for 10 years whereas RDR2 hasn't even been a year. General; Members; Joined: 11/15/2005; 17,033 Share; Posted November 24, 2018. Nov 27, 2019 @ 10:57pm From what I heard, there were rumors that rdr1 code was so janky that it was down impossible to port it. A subreddit for Rockstar's critically acclaimed open-world Western game Red Dead Redemption, its prequel Red Dead Redemption 2, and its online multiplayer Red Dead Online. But this is coming from someone who played RDR1 first and was pretty invested in John from the start of the second game. I love Arthur and all, he's great, but hes missing something, Story wise in my opinion rdr1 has a better story than rdr2. Imo RDR2 is just so realistic that it can be boring at times. Arthur's redemption is up to the player. Everything that held it together. No shaking reticule in free aim, which allows you to be more precise in Free Aim mode. Congratulations to all the winners! RDR2 is a visually fantastic game that has lost a bit of the charm and innocence that RDR1 had (remember the herding cattle etc) and it has lost the sting from its storytelling department. That said, I highly appreciate 2 over 1, but many years have passed since 1 so my memory is fuzzy on it. RDR2 is so tedious and often boring to play that it is a huge letdown. It felt to me like it was more of a game rather than a whole experience, Rdr1 is more arcadey, rdr2 is more realistic, which one is better depends on personal opinion. When I booted up rdr1, despite the clunky controls and the obviously terrible graphics for this day in age, I couldnt help but feel 'back at home' whereas in RDR2 i didnt have the same feeling of being completely invested in the world. Reactions: CatLady and MrS. Phunkydiabetic Member. I personally think it has to do with the camps. Both games have pros and cons when it comes to story in my opinion, but the first game's is more touching. ReShade: If … This question is also kinda … There's a certain magic to it that I honestly can't explain. PlanetSmasher. Ash_735. Hearts of Stone on its own is better than RDR2 and W3's main plot combined and Blood and Wine isn't far behind. Oct 27, 2017 1,343. Still deciding, though I said RDR2 on the poll. Something about John's story is just way more interesting for me than Arthurs. 9 Link to post Share on other sites. User Info: DRzCalderon. Cutter De Blanc 15,070 Posted January 8, 2019. Reactions: MrS. S. Sleepwalker Member. The only thing better in RDR2 is the tech and story, that's about it. ElephantShell 10,000,000. But I've always thought John was the better protagonist. I think you must have started the journey with rdr to fully appreciate it. Try to lasso an alligator in RDR2 and you'll see what I mean. RDR1 vs RDR2: Better story? Deleted member 10847 User requested account closure. RDR2 is so tedious and often boring to play that it is a huge letdown. OrfeasD 57 minutes ago #44. Had each state be the size of lets say gta 5 San Andreas maybe there would have been some room for smoother landscape transitions. I had recently played rdr2's story and started it again recently, and already feel that something is missing. Ability to surrender mid fight with the law, unlike that short amount of time you have to surrender in RDR2. It's also not just for the Xbox 360. Much better On-line mode that didn't DownGrade story and had microtransactions. Kaunik. This differs for me in rdr1 where I just felt that every mission was either giving u a real insight into John's past that we didnt really know at the time, building a relationship with another interesting and unique character etc. it's like the least heroic thing i've ever seen a game protagonist ever do. RJX74 . The game should have been a lot better than it was, and it's a shame. Existing user? Apr 20, 2020 #62 DukeBobby said: RDR2 has its … I teared up when he was petting his horse as it died. Dec 25, 2019 1,640. Is technically the better game far more things to do. I liked the ambience better in the first game. Call me crazy, but I personally think 1 has a better story than 2, even though the latter has way more character developments, lore, and details. Those differences include (not an exhaustive list, and in no particular order):-The Pacific Union RR Camp does not exist The difference is that you do more than horse riding, DS? The comparison is mind blowing. The scores from RDR1 are arguably even better than RDR2's. There seems to be this lack of fluidity and consistent reaction from enemies when shooting them in RDR2. Ash_735 17,033 Posted November 24, 2018. > Ok, guys, by facts, I DO NOT mean Metacritic scores. Because I know I did, and I can say with certainty it's a better game than the first Redemption. Oct 25, 2017 6,544. This is the reason why I like RDR1 so much. I also have a new appreciation for Jack. Earth is the melting pot of the universe - Doom Eternal. lazygurl 2 years ago #1. RJX74 556 Posted March 25, 2019. Your ResetEra Games of the Decade Awards (2010-2019) results are now live! Windu. The Rose Grey Bay has slightly better health and stamina, both at 7, than the Black Arabian, but it costs a bit more, $1,250. The guns are just better. Pretty amazing that Rockstar could create such a compelling character in Arthur under those circumstances, isn’t it, though? Pretty sure you do more horse riding in RDR2 than you do walking in DS . Sub Boss. Doesn't have mix and match customisation, but has a fun unlocking mechanic and outfits actually give bonuses while overall looking better than what you could mix and match in RDR2. Member. RDR1 was much better than RDR2. Oct 25, 2017 9,143. lol. RDR2 does this just right. John had his family at stake so he couldnt exactly be going around having fun moments with Lenny. I had recently played rdr2's... jump to content. Outfits system. RDR1 was much better than RDR2. Cookies help us deliver our Services. The entire game takes place in the east excluding the odd times you visit blackwater. What many people loved about RDR , the story and characters, practically was forgotten in RDR2. Hardest man on gameFAQs. Aside from the fact that RDR2 is objectively better in different aspects like gameplay, graphics, controls, customisations etc, what are your guys thoughts subjectively? DukeBobby. Spoiler: RDR2 Endgame/epilogue. Also, the story in RDR2 really just pushes you to stay in the story and not go off and play. … Member. Tough. "Can GTA6 be better than RDR2" The answer should obviously be yes. A lot of the smaller side narratives in W3 also have better story telling than RDR2 but on a much smaller scale. Mostly preference, but RDR1 has a much better protagonist. 23. Dec 6, 2020 #55 Arthur's character is the only thing that made me push through RDR2's uninspiring gameplay. Narrative and map is a clearer win for RDR to me but the protagonist is a closer call in my eyes, though I think Marston edges it in my mind. I think both stories are equally good but the ending in the first game made me cry. What do you think? In rdr2 you can have 99 tonics for health/deadeye/stamina33. Windu. And I'm basing the "GTA, but horses" theory on seeing people on the RDR2 board, on reddit, etc. Aside from that I just feel that focusing on John alone made for a much more interesting story. I mean don’t get me wrong, RDR2 is more detail and more violent but sometimes I feel like there is no … The epilogue was a complete waste of … Something rdr 1 did not have too much problem with cos 2/3 of the map was a desert but this was a result of the map size. yeah thats the vibe i get. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ability to surrender mid fight with the law, unlike that … There's some characters who are introduced into RDR2 as minor characters but they are major characters in RDR1, and so following their story in RDR2 is interesting because you know where they end up for RDR1. Apr 20, 2020 #61 RDR2 has its issues, particularly with the mission design, but it doesn't actively insult your intelligence like Death Stranding's story and terrible dialogue do. DukeBobby. I think we both went into RDR2 expecting RDR1, but better. take me somewhere nice. GTAV and RDR2 may be the best open world eye candy but as far as fun gameplay goes San Andreas and RDR1 were both better IMO. they have more impact. IMO dialogues in RDR1 are more meaningful. Oct 25, 2017 3,741. Taken as a whole, the games are John’s story. Hearts of Stone on its own is better than RDR2 and W3's main plot combined and Blood and Wine isn't far behind. Every RDR1 npc has a name. RDR2 has better graphics, better writing, more variety, a more detailed world, better combat design but despite all that I think I still preferred RDR for whatever reason. You're not a tank and can die easily25. Arthur WAS the gang. Personally, I disliked Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk is already outstaying its welcome. I say that as someone who only played the original for the first time ~8 months before the sequel released. John is in an open world too, and lets be honest, the choices in rdr2 had little to no impact, aside from the last one where u can choose to go back and fight Micah or run with John. The sudden changes from bayou to forest to plains to snow is too drastic for me. What do you think? Ive always thought this about rdr 2 map. Member. In my opinion I think that RDR2 and GTA6 will be marginally different in terms of their actual direction so I think it's unfair to compare them unless you're going solely off the basis that they're open world games but it's inevitable that people will discuss if one is better than the other so whatever. I liked RDR1 more than rdr2 and I didn't finish deathstranding, so I don't know if it gets any better. i finished 1 recently and i can say that 1 was the better game in almost all aspects.the pacing was ten times better than rdr2, the gameplay wasn't a total slog and the side characters were way more interesting than what i encountered in rdr2.undead nightmare was pretty fun too. I did not cry when Arthur died. plus the entire opening sequence of rdr makes no sense to me. Member. It's also not just for the Xbox 360. I just bought rdr1 game of the year edition from ebay for like 10 bucks after pulling my old ps3 out of storage. It’s unfortunate that Rockstar could not replicate the same Euphoria engine they had in RDR1 for RDR2. I loved the game, but upon multiple play throughs I've seen that it has a lot of pit falls in terms of interesting content. RDR2 was too redundant, the controls leave much to be desired, and the plot gets pretty stale by the end. seems like they love … Lasso freedom. saying that's what they expected. I ended Arthur's story with high honor. Apr 20, 2020 #30 You can play and fully appreciate RDR2 without having played the first one with no issues at all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites. Mafia 1 was real mature sandbox/linear crime drama set in city. 1 Link to post Share on other sites. still, rdr has some great one-liners. Oct 25, 2017 3,741. RDR1 was also better than GTA so i assume RDR2 is also better than any GTA too mainly for western setting. Apr 20, 2020 #61 RDR2 has its issues, particularly with the mission design, but it doesn't actively insult your intelligence like Death Stranding's story and terrible dialogue do. Almost cry. Saloon brawls dont give you wanted level29. User Info: lazygurl. But if you liked RDR2 Kingdom Come Deliverance is a gem you might be into. Apr 20, 2020 #29 Red Dead. 90% of rdr2 players play with fully malnourished arthur/john34. Biggest flaw is the forced travel time, and dated "character prompt" mission structure. It's got all the variety in a map to keep me entertained. I think both stories are equally good but the ending in the first game made me cry. with Rockstar Games, i just dont care about the story. that line has stuck in my mind for a decade. Revolvers do appropriate damage26. RDR1 was also better than GTA so i assume RDR2 is also better than any GTA too mainly for western setting. Member. So, no, not pulling s*** out of my "butt," as you suspect. Both games have pros and cons when it comes to story in my opinion, but the first game's is more touching. Though I guess it worked well enough for RDR1’s online component. Top 10 Reasons Red Dead Redemption 1 was better than Red Dead Redemption 2! I just bought rdr1 game of the year edition from ebay for like 10 bucks after pulling my old ps3 out of storage. Sign In . Overall, in my opinion, RDR2 is better than RDR due to its level of detail, and because of the atmosphere of the game world. "Can GTA6 be better than RDR2" The answer should obviously be yes. Want To Become A Member Of The TagBackTV Community? Yeah, Like i've said. First, I might not be all that accurate, because I didn’t play all of the games you mention. All three Arabians are available only at the Saint Denis stables during the main story and in the New Austin stables during … Still 10/10 for me though. I have to assume that once RDR2 Online launches that this area will start to become more populated. RJX74. Naturally, they have to leave him a bit ambiguous so the story works with whatever you choose. Overall, New Austin in RDR2 feels like it fits better in 1899 than 1907. Hated playing as him before but knowing what he's through and the life he lived and the people that did their best to give him a good life. And im not really sure what u mean by 'Arthur is an open world". In rdr2 you shoot a guy 5 times and he shrugs it off. I feel like some missions are just thrown in there to lengthen the game. RJX74 556 Posted March 25, 2019. … There are so many beautiful vistas. You set up a camp but really aren't that far away from the last camp which weirdly makes the game feel more like a game? Edited January 8, 2019 by Nutduster. Rdr2 does a lot of things better. RDR2 has another great immersive story. john just rides up, starts talking, and then gets shot full of holes without even drawing his gun. On the whole I'd say RDR is better than RDR2. Some things like the pacing and speed of the gameplay can even be considered better than RDR2 by some. Because I know I did, and I can say with certainty it's a better game than the first Redemption. I never played RDR1 either, but I liked the story (RDR2) better than Death Stranding. From dusty desert to lush green meadows and snow. saying that's what they expected. There are aspects from rdr1 I think should have returned in rdr2 and could be added in future DLC or updates (more duels, higher payment for bounties, nightwatch, horsebreaking jobs, buffalo rifle, Mexico, outfits with chalenges for unlocking and benfits for wearing them, bounties that pay more if they are alive, trains in blackwater/manzanita, thieves' landing, rathskeller fork, plainview, days of the week, previous bounties escaping from jail, gang/law enfocement outfits, liar's dice, horseshoes, online mode without micro-transactions, singleplayer DLC, baits apearing on your minimap, player not being a tank man that can take 300 bullets, riding random animals (just for fun as they were quite unbalanced), safehouses, snowy tall trees (maybe just in the fall and winter in rdo), high stakes gambling) and there are aspects from rdr2 that could be in a future rdr1 remake (more NPC interactions, better duels, unique bounties and random events, taking the bounties' body to the sheriff if they are dead, NPCs that are not just 30 models repeating troughout the world, more detailed schedules for NPCs, fences, trappers, butchers, stables, public hangings, pelt system, more detailed horses, subtitles, translation to languages that are not just spanish and french, ranch jobs, tracking animals, temperature system, weight system, growing your magnificent beird, cores, player stamina, more shows in theaters, mixing clothing to make your own outfit, amulets and trinkets, bow, getting dirty, the world changing between the main story and the epilogue, snowy christmas, realistic damage to the environment, inasane graphics), More posts from the reddeadredemption community. >> I mean, looking at rdr2 from the perspective of a third playthrough, I am starting to see Arthur as a plot device to tell the story of the gang and its members, as opposed to telling a story about Arthur himself. Its fantastic. Yeah, in no way am I saying Arthur is a bad character. one of my favorite comments that reyes says to john while riding to a mission is: american is a land of immigrants that hates foreigners. Most of the tie-ins are callbacks and … Koles. A lot of the smaller side narratives in W3 also have better story telling than RDR2 but on a much smaller scale. edit subscriptions. DRzCalderon 2 years ago #1. IT'S TIME FOR THE LANCE VANCE DANCE! … In many was it is. ElephantShell 10,000,000. It allows me to be a bastard in the game, whereas with RDR1 it didn't feel right as John had got out of that life. I'm leaning towards RDR2 on a technical level, plus I like the whole gang aspect of it. Oct 25, 2017 6,544. Top 10 Reasons Red Dead Redemption 1 was better than Red Dead Redemption 2!