Red Dead Redemption review

Red Dead Redemption ranks third for its world and its ending. Rockstar describes the story of former outlaw John Marston, forced by federal agents to hunt down the gang he once rode with, across three territories: New Austin, the Mexican province of Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth with the city of Blackwater. Undead Nightmare, a zombie-horror companion tale, is part of Rockstar's current re-release. A used standard PS3 disc lists at $16.99 at DKOldies, and a separate GOTY edition is also stocked. Downsides: it is rated M, open world travel is slow, and Rockstar now sells the game on PS4, PS5, Switch, PC and mobile, so the PS3 disc matters most to collectors and to anyone who already owns the console. Players who liked Red Dead Redemption 2 will find the events that follow it here.

Who it is for

Players who want a large open world with a strong single story and room to wander.

Price

Used PS3 disc from $16.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $16.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Three territories: New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth
• Story of John Marston, forced to hunt his former gang to protect his family
• Undead Nightmare, a zombie-horror companion story
• Set in the years after the events of Red Dead Redemption 2
• Rockstar now sells it on PS4, PS5, Switch, PC and mobile

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Huge, varied world for the price of a used disc
• Strength: DKOldies also stocks the Game of the Year Edition and Undead Nightmare discs
• Strength: Story stands on its own without playing the 2018 sequel
• Weakness: Rated M by the ESRB per DKOldies
• Weakness: Now also sold on newer consoles, so the PS3 disc appeals most to collectors
• Weakness: Open world pacing is slow for players who want action

Key facts

• Publisher: Rockstar Games
• Setting: American Southwest and Mexico
• Territories: New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso, West Elizabeth
• ESRB: Mature
• Companion story: Undead Nightmare

Where it ranks

Red Dead Redemption is No. 3 in our Best PS3 Games of All Time verdict and No. 4 in Best Xbox 360 Games of All Time.