It's been 12 years since I've played this game, and it still holds up as one of my all-time favorites all these years later.
This is still one of my favorite stories in gaming. John Marston is an incredible protagonist, and his journey of self-reflection, regret and redemption is so well executed. Rockstar created one of the best worlds in video games with this game--getting to roam around the Wild West, acting out cowboy shit, was and continues to be so damn fun. The characters are all well written, and it never felt like a chore hopping around from one character quest-line to the next because they were all entertaining in their own ways.
The game has aged a little less gracefully in some areas--the movement is still fairly janky, and the combat system leaves a lot to be desired in terms of mechanical depth (especially if you have aim assist on), but they're minor gripes compared to how incredible I think this game is.
This is still one of my favorite stories in gaming. John Marston is an incredible protagonist, and his journey of self-reflection, regret and redemption is so well executed. Rockstar created one of the best worlds in video games with this game--getting to roam around the Wild West, acting out cowboy shit, was and continues to be so damn fun. The characters are all well written, and it never felt like a chore hopping around from one character quest-line to the next because they were all entertaining in their own ways.
The game has aged a little less gracefully in some areas--the movement is still fairly janky, and the combat system leaves a lot to be desired in terms of mechanical depth (especially if you have aim assist on), but they're minor gripes compared to how incredible I think this game is.