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Red Dead Redemption is an open world game. Players can interact with the environment and engage in combat with enemies, using various firearms. Different breeds of horses are the main forms of transportation, which come in a variety of quality. These horses must be tamed, however, in order to use them.[9] Swimming is not an option, as the player character cannot swim; he will drown if he ventures too far into deep water.[10]
In addition to following the main storyline, players can take part in random events they encounter as they explore the West. These include public lynchings, ambushes, pleas for assistance, stranger encounters, "ride-by" shootings, and dangerous animal attacks. For example, if a group of people ride into town firing guns in the air, the player can kill them, and will receive a bonus of honor and fame. Players can take part in optional side activities including duels, bounty hunting, herb collecting, gambling, and hunting animals for pelts, meat and other various items. Most of these activities give the player money, which can be spent at various stores to buy new weapons, medicine, outfit pieces, and horses, among other things.
Red Dead Redemption makes use of a morality system where players have the ability to gain positive or negative Honor. Negative honor is gained for committing crimes and killing civilians and lawmen. Positive honor is gained by capturing bounties, helping civilians and working nightwatch jobs in ranches and towns. This works along with another system, Fame, showing and governing how people react based on Marston's honor status. If Marston has negative honor, lawmen and civilians will insult Marston and feel insecure around him; lawmen will even threaten to kill him. If he has positive honor, lawmen and civilians will greet him warmly and feel safe around him.[11] As Marston's fame and honor increase bounty hunters think twice about attempting an arrest and people turn away from his criminal behavior. Marston can, however, prevent his honor or fame from being altered by wearing a bandana, making him unrecognizable.
As a way of traveling across the large map of the West, Marston can utilize trains to get from place to place quickly, but he can also stop the train by threatening or killing the passengers or driver. Furthermore he can crack into safes either on trains, or in banks in towns like Armadillo and Blackwater, to get money; these various acts of crime will increase his bounty and reduce honor.Read full review
