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Is Red Dead Redemption 2 hard? Our beginner verdict

Red Dead Redemption 2 is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is using lots of buttons.

Why it is hard

• Many controls, long missions, strong violence.

Learning the controls

5 of 5

Moving the camera

4 of 5

Need for quick reactions

3 of 5

Consequences of mistakes

2 of 5

Amount of reading

3 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Hall of Fame.

You are probably ready when

You're comfortable with 3D camera and driving/riding games.

Games that could help you get comfortable

If you are new, these build the skills Red Dead Redemption 2 asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.

1. Forza Horizon 5Level 2 · Easy
2. Uncharted 4: A Thief's EndLevel 3 · Moderate
3. Red Dead Redemption 2Level 4 · Challenging

Settings and tips that help

Aim assist on; turn on cinematic camera for long rides.

Where it plays

PlayStation, Xbox, PC. On PlayStation and Xbox it is the older console version, playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility. Players: Solo; online separate.

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