Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 might be slow to start and is archetypal 'it gets good 20 hours in' kind of game, but when we mean good, we mean good. Its broad Wild West opera builds out a world of characters in a changing time and takes you on a journey with them as they face the new world taking over while fighting the old one still chasing them down. Arthur Morgan is a gruff, hero full of depth, capable of growing a mean beard, and with plenty to keep him busy. This is a game where you can rob a bank, hunt animals, fish, play cards, and meet numerous strangers with lots for you to do. While there's a story to follow, with some of the greatest highs and lows in gaming, there's also just a huge, living place to inhabit and live in. Clear your calendars because of this game that has you in for the long haul.