Join John Marston in his heroic battle for survival in Red Dead Redemption for the Xbox 360. Draw your pistols for gun fights, bounty hunts and train robberies as you venture across the American frontier. The open-world action of Red Dead Redemption lets you take the law into your own hands as you help the former outlaw protect his family.
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Simply put, this is the best sandbox game I have ever played. I am a fan of Westerns and this is exactly how I would imagine and want a game to represent the genre. The shooting mechanic is easy but fun nonetheless. The vastness of the setting and the stunning beauty of it all is jaw dropping at times. I found myself just wanting to wander around instead of going straight to the objectives.
That being said, if you don't like past Rockstar sandbox games (GTA IV, etc.), then this probably won't change your mind.
However, I would still recommend anyone and everyone to buy this game. I have yet to play a game this year that is more worthy of my money.
What's great about it: Lots to do, beautiful scenery, great characters
Fight for survival and shoot your way to mission success as the acclaimed Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Exploding with the realism and intensity that have become the hallmarks of this gripping series, you'll lay waste to your enemies as hails of gunfire erupt. Move out for intense action and make sure you're prepared to answer the Call of Duty.This harrowing sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare thrusts you once more into the haze of battle. Arm yourself with sophisticated tools of destruction and get ready to stare death in the face as you enter a raging conflict. Experience the rigors of battle and struggle against long odds to seize victory. The awesome power of war comes alive in all its grit and glory in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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The campaign is short, but is so breathtakingly cinematic that it seems to work well enough with the brevity. Spec Ops is a new addition to the Modern Warfare series and is surprisingly addictive and is not just a hodge-podge collection of garbage missions. There is a whole experience waiting in Spec Ops that you can't find in the campaign or multiplayer. And speaking of multiplayer, it is the reason you're getting the game, surely. If it isn't, it's the reason you'll keep it. The depth and replayability of the multiplayer are unrivaled in any other game that I have ever played. The game is catered towards customization. However you like to play, the game rewards you for it. It is a hectic but exhilarating experience.
All three modes in MW2 are their own separate entities and yet each one is done flawlessly. We will be playing this game for months and years to come.
What's great about it: Gameplay, cinematic experience, replayability.
What's not so great: The campaign is short. Otherwise, nothing to complain about.