🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Profound Story & Unforgettable Characters
Enduring Masterpiece Status
Authentic Wild West Open World
Excellent PC Port & Performance
Gracefully Aged Visuals & Mechanics
Negatives:
Overpriced for an old game
Dated mechanics and poor port
Inferior compared to RDR2
Clunky horse controls
Repetitive missions and grind
Gameplay:
RDR1 follows RDR2's story
Classic open-world Western gameplay
John Marston's tragic journey
Moderate length and pacing
Undead Nightmare zombie survival
Performance:
Strong PC and Steam Deck Performance
Minor, Non-Game-Breaking Bugs
Minor QoL/Technical Quirks
Improved HD Graphics
Modern API & Scaling Benefits
Recommendations:
Wait for a sale.
Play for RDR2 narrative.
Timeless classic, highly recommended.
Consider alternative access.
Undead Nightmare DLC recommended.
Miscellaneous:
Long-awaited PC port
Frequent RDR2 comparisons
Deep nostalgia, desires remaster
Accessible PC port
Hopes for RDR3, future games