Red Dead Redemption 2 is the kind of open-world game that sets a benchmark others get measured against, and the community profile makes a strong case for why.

Its highest score is sound design, ahead of 99% of games. Rediscoverability follows at 98%, then addiction and desert island appeal both at 97%, gameplay and narrative each at 96%. Across the board, it's a very consistent profile with no real weak spot. The more modest scores are emotional connection (ahead of 80%) and the unique world (ahead of 83%), which is slightly surprising for a game of this scale, but suggests the experience lands differently depending on the player.

For an open-world action game, these scores are at the top of the genre. Most games in this category trade depth for breadth. RDR2 holds up on both, particularly on narrative and raw gameplay feel.

If you want a game you can lose yourself in for weeks, with a story and atmosphere that stick with you, this delivers. If you need to feel a strong personal bond with the world or characters to stay engaged, your mileage may vary.