Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption
BEST FORPlayers who want technically ambitious open worlds. Red Dead Redemption 2's simulation depth — 200+ wildlife species, dynamic NPC memory, 60+ hour main story — has not been matched by any other studio. Grand Theft Auto VI, the studio's most anticipated release, has been delayed to November 19, 2026.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 9 days ago (2026-07-15)
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Game Quality▼9.5/10
Player Respect▼4.5/10
Catalog Depth▼6/10
Value▼5/10
Innovation▼8/10
KNOWN FOR
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)Grand Theft Auto V (2013)Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)Red Dead Redemption (2010)
PROS
✓GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both scored 97/100 on Metacritic — two of the highest-rated games ever made, released five years apart.
✓Red Dead 2's world includes 200+ wildlife species with individual AI behaviors, NPC memory of player actions, and real-time ecosystem simulation.
CONS
✕GTA Online Shark Cards range from $4.99 to $99.99 and inflate progression costs. Reaching full heist capability without grinding requires roughly $40–60 in real purchases on top of the base game.
✕GTA V was re-sold at full price across PS3, PS4, and PS5 over 12 years — one of the longest full-price runs in gaming history.
✕Grand Theft Auto VI, the studio's most anticipated release in over a decade, has been delayed to November 19, 2026.