Red Dead Redemption

  John Marston, I'm impressed. 
 
This game was amazing. It was nothing like what I've ever played before and hey, what do you know, it was put out by Rockstar Games. I've never really been a fan of their games, the gangster thing just doesn't appeal. I mean, it's been done a million times. But a decent western game, now there's something new. 
 
I played on the 360 and the controls were great. Similar to driving a car, you can ride a horse, drive a carriage or even snag a stagecoach if you're so daring. Shooting was also the same, right trigger, and left to pull out your gun. I really liked the wheel of weapons and how you could change each gun or throwing device by using the D-pad. 
 

As far as story, Red Dead Redemption could not have supplied anything better. Multiple characters, different paths and lots of controversy provided a solid plot for John's character. If you know nothing about this game know this: John is an ex-gang member (as gang as they got in the ol' west) who is trying to get a pardon from the government by killing members of said gang including Bill Williamson, who is the main target throughout the game. He has a family, a wife and son, and he hopes to become a rancher. Oh, and he's one badass dude.  
 
I have never been one to complete side missions after the main story was done, but I find myself going back from time to time to finish off a side story here or a challenge there. Even the achievements are desirable, I've never been much for caring about them, I usually only get the ones included in the story, but as far as RDR goes... It's irresistible.  
  

I guarantee that even if you don't enjoy the story that lets you herd cattle, round up horses, shoot bears, save damsels, rebel against the mexican army, help a grave digger, save a barn from burning and so much more, you'll like the feeling of racing a horse and gaining 20 whole dollars. Believe you me, it's a wild ride. And I won't be putting the controller down for this one anytime soon.