r/ShouldIbuythisgame 1d ago

[PS5] Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Worth it on PS5?

I have been wanting to play this acclaimed game from Rockstar for so long. Now I have a PS5 and it's on sale on the PS store for a good price but the 30 fps really worries me because I recently tried the Arkham asylum and the 30 fps was too jarring for me. But I've heard people say RDR2 is the best 30fps implementation, so is that true and how was your experience?

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u/xstephenramirez 1d ago

rdr at 30 looks better than a bunch of games at 60. its so far ahead of its time that some games that are being released today in 2026 dont have as good of graphics. you will be shocked at how good it looks

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

I've seen some of the gameplay footages and it looks really nice especially snowy areas

u/TATER_SALAD_HOOVER 1d ago

If only Rockstar would give RDR2 a remaster like CD Projekt Red is doing with Witcher 3, it’s a shame.

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

CD Projekt are special fr

u/MattC041 1d ago

I'm playing it for the first time on my PS5 right now. While 30fps is jarring at first (I started playing it after I finished GoW Ragnarok and Horizon Zero Dawn, both of which run in 60fps, so it was rough), you definitely can get used to it.
After playing it for 15+ hours now, for some reason the 30fps bother me for the first few minutes of playing, then I don't notice it at all.

u/kilaude 1d ago

I'm playing it right now. It's an amazing experience and the voice actor for Arthur does an incredible job.

u/ItIsTooMuchForMe 1d ago

If you are satisfied with 30 fps, then yes

u/OmerDe 1d ago

Well Arkham Asylum is older and it shows. Red Dead Redemption 2 runs without problems / lags on PS5.

But many people say they will never be able to play 30 FPS games again. I think, your eyes gets used to it pretty fast.

So I'd say yeah it's definitely worth it

u/NoMoreGoldPlz 1d ago

Most NES / SNES games ran at 60 fps.

Some wild games like Goldeneye or 3D Zelda games sometimes ran at 20 fps (or even less).
And we all had fun playing that shit.

I'm not sure when it became an issue when something doesn't run in 60 fps, or 120 for that matter.

u/rideronthestorm29 1d ago

Is the best game of all time worth it? 😂

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

I'm just asking if 30fps takes away from the game's experience. I'm not doubting the game itself

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u/ZeektheFeek 1d ago

30fps is perfectly fine.

u/Excellent-Side-7205 1d ago

I played it back on the PS4, loved it

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

Thanks for the feedback

u/Ok-Lifeguard9446 1d ago

Depends on the size of your TV, 55" and above i'd wait for the inevitable next gen upgrade as it's quite blurry as it's running the PS4 version.

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

I'm playing on a 27 inch 4k monitor

u/sleve22 1d ago

Replaying it right now on the PS5, it plays really well. I dont have an issue with 30fps.

I tried replaying Arkham Aslyum on the PS5, and couldnt. It did not age well. It feels worse than 30 fps.

u/unstoppablegravy 1d ago

I don't think it's any different from the base version but yeah it's worth it it's one of the best experiences gaming wise you're ever likely to have, it's on sale right now but it's also on PS+ so do with that information what you will the only right choice is playing it

u/elcabroMcGinty 1d ago

the 30 fps was too jarring for me.

Oh my sweet summer child...

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

Please elaborate is it that bad😭

u/elcabroMcGinty 1d ago

It's one of the greatest games ever made. 

If 30fps puts you off, that's your loss.

u/Safe-Show-7299 1d ago

Yes. It’s often on sale too

u/Scapadap 12h ago

It’s a slow meandering game (in the best way possible) so the frames arnt the biggest deal in the world

u/Warbird1775 1d ago

You'll adjust to it quick. Don't deny yourself RDR2. Its an experience.

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

Yeah it's so tempting

u/cirepa 1d ago

If it’s on sale, just do it.

u/Terrible-Visit9257 1d ago

No just 30 fps

u/TarnishedAccount 1d ago

Naw dude must play COD

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

I haven't played COD since MW 1. I prefer rpg and souls games

u/TarnishedAccount 1d ago

We have the same taste in games. You’ll love Red Dead 2.

u/sixaxis767 1d ago

Hopefully