Summary
There is no shortage of things to do inRed Dead Redemption 2, from the main missions to dozens of side quests, random interactions, and even just enjoying the fantastic scenery. There are also a number of mini-games that players can engage in, with some of these being carried over from the first game.
Thebest mini-games inRDR2are easily accessible, complex enough to make them replayable, and most importantly fun. Small activities such as fishing can also be considered mini-games as players might engage in them for sport, even if such activities are usually engaged in toprovide wealthor food.
Hit The Most Bottles Or Birds For Money
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For those who love slingingguns inRed Dead Redemption 2, one of the best mini-games is the shooting contests that are held all around the map. To find one, players simply need to listen out for gunshots while traveling and approach to be challenged.
The challenger will wager money on who can shoot more bottles from a set distance, and after this round, they will offer to raise the stakes with a bet on who can shoot the most birds out of the sky. Each shooting contest and opponent is slightly different, adding replayability to this activity.
A Rare Experience In Video Games
Although dominoes might not sound like the most exhilarating pastime, it is certainly immersive for the game’s historical setting, and it offers a way to engage withmembers of the gangwho are often overlooked. Dominoes are also a rare sight in video games, making for a unique experience for those who have never played dominoes in real life.
The aim of dominoes is to get rid of the dominoes held, and this is done by placing them so that the number of spots matches on adjacent tiles. While there is certainly an element of luck in this simple game, tactics such as counting tiles and thought-out planning can be used to come out on top.
There Are 15 Species Of Fish To Catch & Legendaries Too
While in some ways fishing inRDR2is more of a source of sustenance and income for the camp, it can also be seen as a sport or mini-game, engaged in for leisure. After completing the mission “A Fisher of Men,” players can go fishing anytime they want, although they will need to stay stocked up on bait. There are fifteen species of fish of varying sizes found in the bodies of water throughout the game, and players will often access these on foot. Skilled players will even be able tocatch legendary fish.
If players enjoy fishing in the game, they will want to acquirea camp upgradefrom the ledger, which purchases a boat for the camp. However, this is only available once Clemens Point has been reached, as this camp is situated next to a lake. This small boat allows players to row out to superior fishing holes.
Play The Popular Card Game In First-Person & Try To Outwit Opponents
The classic card and gambling game poker is first introduced in the mission “Who is Not Without Sin,” and this is a great way to get to grips with the game and mechanics, especially for those unfamiliar with the real-life equivalent. However, poker can practically be played at any time in most of the game’s many saloons and was also featured in the first game.
With luck, skill, and deception all playing a large in this mini-game, and with big stakes often on the line, it is certainly one of the most engaging. Thankfully, for players new to poker, the games can be played with lower stakes, meaning they won’t lose too much of their hard-earned cash. Winning games of poker is also part ofthe gambling challenge inRDR2.
Accept Offers From NPCs To Race To A Certain Location
Easily one of the most fun mini-games inRDR2is horse racing, especially once players have acquiredthe game’s best horses, allowing them to ride at adrenaline-inducing speeds. While two missions include a quick race back to camp, horse races are otherwise initiated by random NPCs found on the road.
These strangers will approach the player and ask if they are interested in a race to a certain location, with a small wager on the outcome. While it would be great to have a dedicated way to arrange more horse races, this feature is nonetheless fun.
