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Red Dead Revolver

Red Dead Revolver is a 2004 PlayStation 2 and original Xbox action-adventure game created by Rockstar and is also the very first game in the beloved Red Dead series. As Red Harlow, players will use a host of period-appropriate weaponry as they explore Western-themed stages and locations.

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Red Dead Revolver

Franchise
Red Dead
Platform(s)
PS2 , Xbox (Original)
Released
May 4, 2004
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure

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