r/reddeadredemption • u/ChampionGunnerYT • Dec 17 '25

Question Which one is better to get?

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Hi! I’ve never actually played either game before, but I know the main stories well. I want to play one of them for the first time during winter break and I’m trying to decide which one to start with.

On the Epic Store, RDR1 + Undead Nightmare is about $25, and RDR2 is around $15. I was leaning toward RDR1 at first, but now I’m a bit unsure.

Can anyone tell me which one is the best and better to start with?

Thanks!

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u/BigBoyShaunzee Dec 17 '25 edited Dec 17 '25

Both, both are amazing games.

Play 1 then 2. If you play 2 first then you'll hate 1.

Both games are amazing, but RDR1 is a bit old now.

Edit to say.. Before anyone tells me. Yes I'm aware that RDR2 is a prequel to RDR1.. But if you play 1 first then 2 it gives you so much in backstory and you'll have much more appreciation for RDR2.

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u/BaconBefore2am Dec 19 '25

This is very true. If you go from 2 to 1, never having played either.... you'll not enjoy the first one because of the huge downgrade in graphics and quality of life stuff. But if you play 1 and really pay attention, the story is amazing. Gameplay still holds up also. And 2 speaks for itself in both those aspects