Teletext's Roger Hargreves writes "Just because a game is good doesn't mean its downloadable content is as well.
In fact there's almost an inverse relationship where the better a game is the more likely that its downloadable extras will be pointless rip-offs.
We wouldn't use quite such strong language for this simple multiplayer update, but it's very hard to see it as sensible value for money."
Todays deal on Xbox Live is geared towards owners of Red Dead Redemption. Sure, the game may be on sale for $29.99 (from $39.99) but you can pick up the Game of the Year Edition in stores for around that price so there’s no reason to buy the stand alone game. Instead, take a look at the DLC that is on sale.
I'd buy it. But then I realize that it's been on sale for practically every other week since GTAV was announced.
Following the revelation of the official box art design for the forthcoming Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year Edition last week, Electronic Theatre has endeavoured to secure further details of the retail release. Today, it has been confirmed that the latest version of the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption will launch at a budget price point in the UK.
I sold my copy without even getting 1/4 of the way, so I'm gonna pick this up for sure with all the included DLC :D
Might aswell wait for ALL big games to re-release their goty/ultimate/complete editions next year for a cheaper price. I can bet it will happen to Battlefield 3, Arkham City, LANoire, Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and a WHOLE bunch more.
GameRevolution writes: "Publishers use DLC like Viagra. Extending the length of your assets makes them more profitable; games like Borderlands and Modern Warfare 2 can have long, extended lives with the proper content. However, the first of Red Dead Redemption's DLC packs will likely leave you feeling limp".
4/10 eh id still pick it up if i had cash ta burn RDR is a blast online.
They're right about most of the new maps being not well built for multiplayer, I disagree with them about the multiplayer not being fun. Getting kills is so satisfying. The Tomahawk is overpowered but it makes up for it because the aim is way off. I mostly bought this for the maps so I wouldn't be as bored while I continue to rank up but I still have to play the shitty maps in between the good ones. Unless you really like the multiplayer, I wouldn't suggest picking up this DLC. I'd give it a 6/10.