Heh, perfect timing to reply to W.
So, after about 2 months on and off, i finished Red Dead Redemption 2. I guess i can say with confidence that i enjoyed the first one more. The first one had a pretty seamless story/world, where as this one feels a little bit more patchwork- map wise. The characters are awesome though, i loved being part of an outlaw gang and you really do get to know each one with their unique personalities. There prob was quite enough 'realistic' parts of the game, you have to eat, shave, smoke, pat and feed your horse- But you can actually get away without sleeping once.
If i had to give both Red Dead ratings, no. 1 would be 9.5/10 and no. 2 would be 7.5/10
The main story mode is a little bit too short, i could have played twice as many story missions as i was still fine tuning my game style (lots of headshots, not alot of deadeye- yes i know, thats stupid, but hard). I only just earned max bonding level with my horse and then it died (because of the story).
I did some extra activities, but was going to do some of these with a new story mode, where i play a very dishonourable arthur morgan (my first playthru i played super honourable). Now im seriously contemplating putting the game in the rack and perhaps never returning.
Thats because i just read about this Telltale games- for GoT. I had better try that ASAP

Also, i enjoyed L.A Noire too.