GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: Red Dead Revolver takes you back to a time before you could spray opponents with gunfire and watch them fall. In this Old West shooter, a quick draw and a sharp eye are your best weapons, as you live out a classic tale of revenge.
As a boy, Red’s homesteader family was gunned down by outlaws. Taken in by a wise old Indian, he learns the arts of survival and masters the gun. As an adult, Red goes on out into the world with nothing but the clothes on his back, a six-shooter, and a burning need for revenge. Hunt down the savage, ruthless killers who took your home & family, as you explore a 3D Wild West map. Authentic period weapons to choose from — from knives and revolvers, to double-barreled shotguns and dynamite sticks. Ride down those outlaws as you shoot from your horse, fight gun duels on top of moving trains, and command stagecoaches in over a dozen exciting chapters. Full motion cutscenes and breathtaking in-game visuals tell this classic Spaghetti Western story. Great 4-person multiplayer deathmatch game for even wilder shootouts, in the Wild West!
GRAPHICS: The characters aren’t based on real characters or humans—they are drawn in a cartoon style. There are some decent effects, but you won’t be overwhelmed by the way it looks.
CONTROLS: What would you expect from a western other than to be a shooter. You start with a good ol’ six shooter but can pick up more guns like a shotgun and rifle, knives and more. There are some nice additions that make this more than a shoot-em-up game. Time slows down so that you can find your kill point and then it speeds up which allows you to make your shot count.
The camera makes it increasingly hard to pay attention to the other things that are happening. Trying to shoot someone is hard enough let alone worrying about getting the camera lined up so you can see what you are shooting at.
Red is the main character—sort of. There are a handful of other characters that often become the main character while Red goes away to do something or other. It’s odd, although it does break up the monotony it would have been better to just focus on Red.
SOUND: The soundtrack is fantastic. Would you expect anything less from Rockstar? The voice acting however—its not Grand Theft Auto.
FRANKLY: Red Dead Revolver is one of the best western-style games you’ll ever see—but that isn’t saying much. Had the focus been solely on Red who knows what the game could have been. For now it’s too divergent and loses its focus to be as much fun as it could have been.
+ Ralphie Wright
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