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Red Dead Redemption [MERGED]

Discussion in 'Gaming Forum' started by Medieval954, May 8, 2009.

  1. High Definition

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    I'll only play this online when I'm really bored, although I'll probably check it out after I'm done with the story, which will be close to never at the pace I'm going (purposely - I rushed through every GTA & Saints Row 1 & 2). GTA IV was my main video game for about a year aside from franchise/dynasty play in Madden & NCAA. I probably played online twice. This looks a bit better in terms of online play, though... I like the posse feature. Will give it a shot.

    I've put in so much time into this game and I still haven't unlocked the next area. Just having fun. I stopped doing missions when I got my lasso. Going to do more missions now, though... just trying to finish the challenges to unlock the Game Stop exclusive outfit.
     
  2. High Definition

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    Agree in all aspects, although it will be difficult for this to end up ahead of San Andreas for me in terms of sandbox GOAT, but it's got a shot... the lasting appeal with this game is amazing. Great replay value. A definite NEVER trade in or sell.

    Wondering about potential future DLC. DLC is what made GTA IV last long. This game will last long as a stand alone, but with DLC... it might be worth playing until the next GTA in 2011 or so.

    This is already by far my favorite next-gen game overall. Thank God this got pushed back because I don't know how I'd of done with my Final Exams if this game came out on April 27th. :lol:
     
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    Picked up the game this AM at Walmart. Cannot wait to get home.
     
  4. finyank13

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    I wanna play this game bad....It looks so awesome from the shots you guys have been putting on here, and all the tidbits of info yallllllll have been providing too. I didnt pre-order it so I'm out for a week or so, but thats fine...

    I just want to make it to the majors in The Show first....the last game like this I played was GTA, I had Niko out on a date, went into the bar, got drunk, proceeded to fall down, got up pulled out a shotgun, bucked off a shot in the bar, went outside, got in the car with said date, crashed into a pole cuz it was hard to steer being drunk, got into another car, drove the chick home, and she didnt invite me up....WTF!?!???
     
  5. Phinz420

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    Waiting on my copy to come in the mail today, Rockstar is one of the few gaming developers I give the benefit of the doubt and this game does look incredible both singlelplayer and online multi.
     
  6. Boone

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    I picked up my copy this morning at Walmart...got the playing cards without pre-ordering....missed out on the $20 eGift card. Oh well.
     
  7. McLovin

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    cause your ugly. :cry:
     
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  8. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    Niko's thang thang isnt big I guess lol....
     
  9. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    I just want to post this so anyone still looking for this game can take advantage of the current deal buy.com is running on ebay.

    You can get either the 360 or PS3 version for $45 and Free Shipping (although it is value aka slow shipping). Pretty good deal though if you only have this game on your list and have no use for a future Gift Card. :yes:

    360 version:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&ViewItem=&item=350354321804

    PS3 version:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Red-Dead-Redemption-/380233652311?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5887b11857

    Also these aren't unlimited so you better jump at them while you can. :up:
     
  10. High Definition

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    God this is really pissing me off... has ANYONE found Mo Van Barr yet or whatever his name is (Deadly Assassin outfit challenge)? I've done 10-15 bounties and he's nowhere to be found.
     
  11. mor911

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    Anyone meet that dude in the all black tux that knows who you are and doesnt really explain how he knows you? He shows up a few times in the first map and again in Mexico.

    I think he's the devil. There's a part later in the game where you meet him in the plains and he again says he knows all about you (John Marston) and you get pissed and point a gun at him. He just turns and walks away. You then unload an entire clip into his back and nothing happens (this is all a cinematic btw). No bullet holes, nothing. You get weirded out and ride away....
    Thoughts?
     
  12. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    Loving this game. Love it. Got a $25 gift certificate to toys r us by buying it.
     
  13. Stitches

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    I got a $20 gift card from amazon by buying it, and paid just $45.59 for it. :tongue2:
     
  14. TheAnswer385

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    This game online so far has been a huge fail. I have a group of three which we play together all the time and every time we try and connect to an online mode someone gets kicked off. So we have to do private and just free roam(which is fun).
     
  15. mor911

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    Just beat it... WOW. Craziness.
     
  16. muscle979

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    I played about an hour of this yesterday. What an impressive game. I have always loved westerns so it makes this one even better for me. The voice acting has been excellent so far.
     
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    So, I bought the elegant suit... but I'm not getting how to properly use it. Any tips? I successfully cheated once but have no idea how to do it or where the arrow is supposed to be. Thanks!
     
  18. #1 fan

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    it's kinda like breaking a horse. it takes practice keeping the arrow in the center. i saved a game before i played poker and then tried it a couple of times. once i got it down, i never got caught cheating again.

    taking the card is the harder part of cheating. once you have the card, slipping into your hand is generally easier. i cheat every time i sit down.
     
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    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    So normally, the arrow starts just off right to the center, and I want to keep it into the center correct? I just feel every time I do, I get caught as soon as I try moving it.
     
  20. BuckeyeKing

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    Pretty much kicks all kinds of ***. Its like I'm in a Clint Eastwood movie.
     
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    yeah, you want to put it in the center and keep it there. for me the arrow will start at a random spot. sometimes it's close to the center, sometimes it's far to the right or left.

    i try to move it quickly, because you don't want it to be pink for too long. if you push it too hard though, you will over shoot the center and maybe that's why you get caught.
     
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  22. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    IS there anyway to turn that off? To be honest I want a challenge.
     
  23. High Definition

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    Almost done with the missions. think I have like 10 or so left. In short comparison, I prefer the game play and things to do in free roam, but the missions in GTA IV were far more interesting and just... better. A lot better. I don't like the missions in RDR too much. The gameplay is amazing, though. Definitely sense a ton of replay value in free roam, but I'll probably never run through the story again. I beat GTA III, Vice City, & San Andreas so many times I don't even remember. Played through GTA IV entirely twice, as well as both DLC episodes. I like the story in RDR, I think John's character is great... I just find every mission to be much of the same.
     
  24. Brown42000

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    I haven't gotten very far at all due to my ADD and always wandering off to hogtie a NPC or kill an animal. But I thought the missions in GTA IV were all way too similar to each other.
     
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    Mor and others who beat the main story....

    WTF!!!!!!
     
  26. mor911

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    Well.....

    I like the over dramatic ending. I also like that you play the son in the open world game now (although I can see where some folks will hate it). What I didn't like was that hour or so of mundane bull**** tasks they make you do between killing butch and all hell breaking loose.
     
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    It set it up nicely. I'm thinking, well, everything is over now so I guess they're ending it differently than cliche GTA, where John is getting to play family man. I actually guessed than Bonnie would somehow get into the mix, perhaps killing Mrs. Marston or something to get with John, lol. That look she had after the Marstons left her ranch.....

    Ending was still pretty bad ***, though. I like the fact that Jack avenges his father's death. REALLY sad that Mrs. Marston and Uncle die as well - kind of unnecessary there. Bit of an overkill; I mean, everyone dies but Jack pretty much.

    Credit Rockstar, though. This is so anti typical. Nothing I've ever seen before.

    Still kind of mad. John Marston was ****ing badass. Jack, hmmm, not so much. Not enough of a connection with the character. Wish I had it spoiled for me in advance so I could create a safe before all hell breaks loose. Guess I'll be looking for a game save online when people start putting them up.
     
  28. mor911

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    I have a question....

    When that final showdown in the barn happened (as he opened the door) and you go into that final slow down... Did you see the head detective dude in the group of a bazzilion cops? I'm thinking that maybe if I would have spotted that douche and killed him specifically, maybe the ending would be different. But I (very stupidly) had no save to reload to before the sequence happens.

    Also...

    I also found it interesting that credits never rolled
     
  29. High Definition

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    First...

    Didn't really notice myself. I was shocked. I thought the game was over, lol... I'm like, wtf is going on here? But I've researched potential multiple endings like GTA IV had, and nope. Everyone on Gamefaqs and other boards got the exact same ending as we did.

    Second...

    Hold up, you didn't get credits? I'm not sure you've done the final mission. Hope you don't have the glitch/bug that a lot of people have where it's not coming up for you. What's the last thing you did on the final mission?
     
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    Then they dropped a major opportunity to do something awesome. Still great imo. But could have been legendary.
    Last thing I did was ride back to the body (as the son and mom), then they showed Marston's grave stove... Then the mom's gravestone faded in next to it and it zoomed out and you see the son all grown up.

    That was it... Then I can just freely ride around.

    OMG please tell me something else is supposed to happen....
     
  31. High Definition

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    Yep...

    Something else does happen. There is one more mission. You can probably guess what happens.
     
  32. mor911

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    So talk to me about this glitch... Is there a fix??? WTF?
     
  33. High Definition

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    Now people are saying that they found it... you just have to keep playing.

    It popped up for me after a little bit of free roaming.
     
  34. mor911

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    YES!!!! Gonna do some RDR!!
     
  35. High Definition

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    Mor,

    Go to the stranger in Blackwater (question mark on your blip). That's the last mission....
     
  36. Stitches

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    Must...not...read...spoilers...
     
  37. SICK

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    anymore deals?!?! wifey just broke she wanted to get me this for fathers day !!!! and we have seemed to miss out on all the deals :cry:
     
  38. High Definition

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    I am the type of person who looks at spoilers for absolutely EVERYTHING. Before I play a game and before I watch most movies. For this game... trust me... avoid spoilers at all costs. Spoilers here would kill the experience.
     
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  39. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Father's day is like a month away. I'm sure there will be another deal between now and then.
     
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    but shes getting me it early :lol:
     

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