A Gaming Diary
Red Dead Redemption (360)
Things you can do when you only have half an hour to play Red Dead Redemption at the end of the day:
Kill a horse thief, then run over the horse’s owner by galloping back to them at full speed.
Kill a coach thief, then destroy the coach by riding over a rock at full speed while trying to return it to its owner.
Drink some whisky.
Find the last two treasures to earn the rank of legendary treasure hunter.
Stop and admire the beauty of the snowy woodland spread out below you.
Get killed by bears. A lot.
It sounds like a lot, but it was the quickest half hour of my life. I’m a bit sad that I’ve completed all the treasure maps now. It’s pretty much impossible to pick out a favourite element of a game this big and wonderful, but if I had to, it might be them. I love that you actually have to use your brain and eyes to find the treasures, rather than just following blobs on a map.
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Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Eleven hours since I saw the end credits and no sign of me getting bored yet. I have, however, given up on finding the “California” stranger mission for a while. I need to complete it for an outfit, but I’ve searched the big purple circle on the map for a couple of hours without finding
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
I found Merle wandering round Mexico, so I caught and tamed him again. I then traded him to a horrible man in exchange for someone’s freedom, then stole him back… and then watched him crumple to the ground when attacked by a cougar. Argh! On the plus side, I’ve now completed the “kill two cougars
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Yes, I’ve finished the story, but I’m still playing. Last night was pretty wonderful for the three hours or so I played. I collected some plants, saved some helpless people, played horseshoes and took part in some epic shootouts. A couple more achievements – for getting lots of money and doing some hideouts. I’m already
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
So, last night I saw the credits roll on what has to be one of the greatest games I’ve ever played. I got to the end without spoilers and I urge you to do the same. Knowing what’s coming would be absolutely ruinous. With that in mind, if you’ve not finished the story and seen
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
I love this game so much. It even looks beautiful in blurry shots taken with my iPhone off the telly screen. I thought I’d finish the game last night, but there’s a lot more to it than I thought. I won’t say anything else right now, because I don’t want to prejudice your experience –
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Hunting last night. Lots and lots of hunting. I needed beaver and boar and I eventually got everything I needed. Then I shot some birds and collected some Red Sage and made my way back to Mexico to give them all to chap who’s probably going to kill himself with them. A pretty quiet night,
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Had over an hour to play this last night – bliss! I mainly went around picking flowers, partly to complete survivalist challenges and partly so Billy could give them to his lovely wife Annabel. It’s lovely to see a couple so in love after so many years of marriage. I also persuaded a man not
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Okay, this post might have a few too many spoilers for those of a sensitive nature, but I’ll try to keep things general where possible. If you want to play the game unsullied, best look away now, though. So, my Mexican adventures came to an end. I’m sure I’ll be back later on – there’s
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Two things have killed me in Red Dead Redemption: animals and stupidity. You see, if you keep your wits about you, people aren’t a problem. Peasants with guns, mostly. Use Dead Eye mode correctly, stay in cover, look for smoke and muzzle flashes and use the terrain to your advantage – do all that you
Red Dead Redemption (360)
about 1 year ago - No comments
Hola Mexico! I’ve arrived south of the border, in what may well be one of the greatest set pieces in the history of gaming. I’m not too afraid of spoilers here, but I won’t say any more than that, for fear of ruining the moment. Of course, having told you that it was so marvellous,
