Shooter

Red Dead Revolver

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

3.6

Users · RAWG

2004

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 2, 2004

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterAdventureAction

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PlayStationXbox

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About this game

Red Dead Revolver is a 2004 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games. It is the first entry in the Red Dead series and was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in May 2004.

Set in the 1880s, during the American frontier, the single-player story follows bounty hunter Red Harlow's quest for revenge after the murder of his parents.

A local multiplayer mode allows up to four players to face off against each other or AI-controlled bots in free-for-all battles.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast-paced arcade gunplay suits the game's western action.
Dead Eye targeting is a distinctive gunfight mechanic.
Stylized presentation and music establish a western atmosphere.
Quick-draw duels and larger action set pieces.
Campaign features multiple playable characters and western archetypes.

Cons

Highly linear levels limit exploration and player freedom.
Brief single-player campaign for a full-price release.
Missions repeat shooting encounters and similar objectives.
Straightforward revenge narrative with limited development.

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