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[–] sugar_in_your_tea 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Red Dead is just GTA with horses and a way better story. Calling it an RPG is a massive stretch.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

What elements that you consider core to the genre is it missing?

[–] sugar_in_your_tea 3 points 3 months ago

Generally, RPGs involve character progression through stats, and RDR really doesn't have that. It's an action adventure game with an emphasis on storytelling.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

For an Action RPG, decision making, conversation options, and of course a skill trees are necessary. Basically you need to be able to shape your character to "play a role".