I held off on writing my review of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Old West until after I had a chance to play the online portion of it’s nearest cousin: Red Dead Redemption. I felt it was a fair decision; even though we’re looking at an independent studio’s effort and a triple A title from a major developer, the price delta and the limited points that of comparison add some balance.
That said, these are two very different games. Red Dead’s Free Roam mode lobby is a game unto itself, something you could spend hours with. The competitive multiplayer is good… but it’s completely eclipsed by the fast-paced five on five that you’ll find in Lead and Gold. Continue reading »
