Mission Objectives
Welcome, bounty hunter! This section provides a detailed walkthrough for each mission in Red Dead Revolver, ensuring you complete objectives, find hidden items, and emerge victorious. Remember to utilize Dead Eye for precision shots and always keep an eye on your health and ammunition.
Mission 1: Bounty Hunter
Your journey begins with a simple bounty. This mission serves as an introduction to basic combat and movement mechanics.
- Objective: Track Down "Bloody" Bill Williamson
- Start by heading north from the saloon. Follow the dirt path until you reach the old mining shack.
- Strategy: Bill's gang members will ambush you from behind crates and barrels. Use cover effectively. The Cattleman Revolver is your primary weapon here. Aim for headshots to conserve ammo.
- Item Location: A small health pick-up (Whiskey Bottle) can be found on a crate near the entrance to the shack.
- Objective: Confront and Defeat "Bloody" Bill Williamson
- Once inside the shack, Bill will be waiting. He's a tougher opponent than his henchmen.
- Strategy: Bill often uses a shotgun, making close-quarters combat dangerous. Keep your distance and use Dead Eye to target his head or chest for maximum damage. He may attempt to take cover behind the central support beam.
- Reward: Completing this mission unlocks the ability to purchase new weapons from the General Store in Brimstone.
Mission 2: The Gold Rush
This mission introduces environmental hazards and more complex enemy encounters.
- Objective: Secure the Gold Shipment
- You'll find yourself in a canyon with a train carrying a gold shipment under attack by bandits.
- Strategy: Prioritize enemies on higher ground first, as they have a clear line of sight. The Repeater Carbine (if purchased) is excellent for long-range engagements. Watch out for dynamite thrown by some bandits.
- Item Location: Several ammunition crates (Rifle Ammo, Pistol Ammo) are scattered along the canyon walls and near the train cars. Look for glowing barrels.
- Objective: Defeat the Bandit Leader, "Dynamite" Dan
- Dan will appear once a certain number of his men are defeated. He's fond of explosives.
- Strategy: Dan will frequently throw dynamite. Keep moving and use the train cars as cover. Engage him at mid-range with your most powerful weapon. A well-timed Dead Eye shot can interrupt his dynamite throws.
- Bonus: Successfully disarming Dan's dynamite before it explodes (by shooting it in mid-air) grants bonus bounty points.
Mission 3: Showdown at Brimstone
Prepare for a classic western shootout in the heart of Brimstone town.
- Objective: Clear Out the Outlaws in the Town Square
- The town square is swarming with outlaws. They will utilize various cover points like wagons, storefronts, and water troughs.
- Strategy: Use the buildings and obstacles to your advantage. Flank enemies when possible. Some outlaws will be positioned on rooftops; use Dead Eye to pick them off quickly. The Shotgun (if available) is devastating in close quarters.
- Item Location: Check behind the saloon for a hidden health pick-up. Ammunition can be found near the general store and the blacksmith.
- Objective: Duel with "Quickdraw" McGraw
- McGraw, a notorious gunslinger, will challenge you to a duel in the center of the square.
- Strategy: This is a classic quickdraw scenario. Wait for the prompt, then quickly draw and aim for McGraw's head or chest. Timing is crucial. Practice the quickdraw mechanic in the main menu's "Duel" option if you're struggling.
- Tip: A perfect quickdraw and headshot will earn you maximum bounty and a higher mission rating.