The game also includes various elements from another Rockstar open-world franchise, Grand Theft Auto, and is powered by the same game engine as Grand Theft Auto IV (the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine, or RAGE, developed by Rockstar San Diego). Despite the predecessor focusing more on arcade-style action, the two share many similarities (especially the Dead-Eye targeting mode). The game is considered the spiritual successor to the developers' 2004 third-person shooter, Red Dead Revolver. Players can also participate in online multiplayer sessions for up to 16 players (whether its an open-world 'free roam' or conventional competitive modes) and gain experience to unlock new weapons and characters. In addition to the lengthy single-player campaign, players can participate in a variety of random encounters (including dangerous animal attacks, pleas for assistance, and deadly ambushes) and side activities (including gambling, hunting, and bounty hunting). Set in 1911 during the decline of the American Wild West, players take on the role of former outlaw John Marston as he is forced by the United States government to kill or capture members of his former gang to reclaim his family. Red Dead Redemption is an open-world third-person action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on May 18, 2010.
Overview It's the Wild West, so prepare for potentially deadly standoffs.
