Players also have access to a number of optional activities including bounty hunting, herb collecting, hunting, duels, and gambling. These random events can include public hangings, ambushes, hostage situations, travellers in need of assistance, shoot outs, and even animal attacks. Players play as John Marston, who is a former outlaw but after his wife and son are held hostage he is required to bring his former gang members to justice.Īlongside the main storyline players will experience many random events as they explore the open world. Red Dead Redemption is an open-world adventure set in the Wild West, with the majority of gameplay taking place in the year 1911. Red Dead Redemption: A Highly Rated Western-Style Game
