The developers did not make any improvements to the Switch version, but the game runs well and delivers enjoyable gameplay at 30 frames per second.
The game received an 88% rating after 8 reviews on Metacritic – reviewers note solid performance alongside outdated, yet still pleasant graphics. The game world remains captivating, offering players plenty to do, but the control scheme falls short in handheld mode – there is a lack of character freedom.
On the one hand, players received a great story with wonderful characters, but on the other, Red Dead Redemption shows in virtually every aspect that it is many years old, and even the controls feel dated.