A former outlaw is forced by the federal government to hunt down the members of his old gang.A former outlaw is forced by the federal government to hunt down the members of his old gang.A former outlaw is forced by the federal government to hunt down the members of his old gang.
- Awards
- 26 wins & 22 nominations
- John Marston
- (voice)
- Uncle
- (voice)
- Drew MacFarlane
- (voice)
- Norman Deek
- (voice)
- Nigel West Dickens
- (voice)
- Seth Briars
- (voice)
- Irish
- (voice)
- (as Kharrison Sweeny)
- …
Storyline
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- TriviaClint Eastwood, Robert Redford, Rob Wiethoff, and Robert Duvall were all asked to voice the role of John Marston; Wiethoff got the role and the others turned it down.
- GoofsIn the mission "Old Friends, New Problems", when Bonnie is greeted, the subtitles say "Howdy, miss", when the man that greets here says "Ma'am". This was fixed in the Game of the Year Edition.
- Quotes
[last lines]
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: Excuse me, you Edgar Ross?
Edgar Ross: Do I know you?
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: Forgive me for startling you sir, I have a message for you. My name is Jack Marston... You knew my father.
Edgar Ross: [laughs] I see... I remember your father.
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: I've come for you Ross.
Edgar Ross: And you boy, have sure as shit found me.
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: You killed my father.
Edgar Ross: Your father killed himself with the life he lead.
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: You killed him! I saw you!
Edgar Ross: You keep saying that...
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: You sent him to do your dirty work then shot him like a dog.
Edgar Ross: And I'll shoot you like one too you little piece of trash! Now get out of here before I kill you as well!
John 'Jack' Marston Jr.: I ain't going nowhere old man!
[they draw, and Jack shoots Ross]
- Alternate versionsThe Game of the Year Edition censors the intro cutscene to "The Gates of El Presidio", fixes some subtitle errors and adds an additional writing credit for Rupert Humphries, a Hardcore Mode and the previously PS3 exclusive Solomon's Folly gang hideout and Walton's Gang Outfit to the Xbox 360.
- ConnectionsEdited into Red Dead Redemption: The Man from Blackwater (2010)
- SoundtracksCompass (Red Dead on Arrival Version)
Written by José González
Performed by Jamie Lidell (uncredited), José González
Published by Songs Publishing (p) 2010 Mute Records
I have also seen games similar to this one, if we talk about graphics, sound effects, game-play scheme that is. However, never have I ever played a game that captured a targeted style and converted it so well to the video game screen.
I am very indulgent with video games in the aspect of their graphics, sounds, game-play, diversity, because what I am looking for is atmosphere so intense, you could cut if with a knife. Which is why I loved the first Assassins Creed, although I had to admit, it was actually a poorly finished game.
This game however cuts the atmosphere quite near to perfectly: never before has there been a game with that brilliant capture of wild western style and atmosphere! It helps the game that I am a fan of the classic Clint Eastwood westerns and John Marstons looks must've been inspired on the ones of outlaw Josey Wales, played by Clint Eastwood.
The music sometimes reveals tunes close to the good old Ennio Morricone tracks.
The guns, the dramatic imprecise shootings, the huge lands to discover, the outfits, the baddies and the goodies (and the uglies) and all of the above make for a knife sharp atmosphere.
I love it.
For me video games should be about being someone you can't be in real life (be that a soldier, a special secret agent, or, as in this case, a wild west outlaw), packed with brilliant atmosphere and this game delivers.
So much that I easily forgive it for the minor bugs and flaws it does contain. I guess no one and nothing is perfect, but this is damn close.
10/10
- stephane_decker
- Jul 27, 2010
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