Red Dead Redemption 2 remains the watermark for western games, and for the abilities of Rockstar Games itself. But it’s the product of a storied history. You can trace it back to the original Red Dead Redemption, the early 3D Grand Theft Autos like GTA 3, and even other cowboy games like Call of Juarez. Perhaps the biggest inspiration behind Red Dead Redemption 2, however – the game that first proved it was all possible – is Gun. Developed by Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater studio Neversoft, you can experience this vital piece of gaming history yourself, and for cheap, thanks to a new GOG sale.
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