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There’s no denying how greatRed Dead Redemption 2is. Not only does the game offer an immersive narrative and complex characters, but it also takes a step ahead with its breathtaking landscapes and deep player agency. It’s become a benchmark in storytelling and open-world design over the years.
However, like many great works of art,RDR2also has a flaw that’s very hard to ignore: its agonizingly slow beginning through the snow. The opening hours spent slowly trekking through snow-covered terrain at a painstakingly snail’s pace, have left many players frustrated, even though they love the game.
Red Dead Redemption 2‘s slow start that tests patience
One common trait among many open-world games is their slow, deliberate pacing at the start. Developers often use these starting hours to set the stage for the game, introduce players to key mechanics, and immerse them in the world before the real adventure begins.
This predetermined pace is also present inRed Dead Redemption 2. The start of the game has the infamous snow sequence, where players trek through the frozen wilderness at a slow pace (while following an NPC).
Over the years, this sequence has become a defining moment of the game, not for its realistic and incredibly detailed it is, but for how incredibly slow it makes the game feel at the start.
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Fans have voiced their frustration with this slow start, with some even admitting thatit was enough to make them put offrestarting a new save. Some may argue that it’s a necessary evil as it’s essential to establish the game’s tone and world, but still, that doesn’t make it any less painful.
The thread is filled with players calling out various open-world games for their slow start. Some even say that they’d rather not repeat the slow opening sequence. While it’s understandable, why there is a slow start, it’s hard not to acknowledge that this makes the start feel like a chore.
A brilliant journey that just takes too much time to get going
Despite its slow introduction,RDR2eventually picks up the pace and rewards players with arich experience that is well worth the wait. As the narrative progresses, players are given more freedom, meet new characters, and have the opportunity to explore a beautifully detailed landscape.
Not only these towns are filled with immersive stories and side quests, but they also contain some of the best side characters that can give moments of pure gaming bliss. It’s in these later sections, that the game really comes to life.
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Players find themselves getting lost in the world, forging relationships with characters, and facing moral choices that affect the course of the story. The pace may be slow at first, but once it picks up, the game demonstrates why it’s one of the best in the industry.
As fans eagerly await the release ofRockstar’s next big project:Grand Theft Auto VI, they are hoping that Rockstar will return to the world ofRed Dead Redemptionfor a potentialRDR3.
In the end, Rockstar has created something truly special withRDR2, and though the slow start might turn some away from restarting from the start, it’s a small price to pay for the unforgettable adventure that follows.
Shubham Chaurasia
Gaming Writer
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
