Red Dead Redemption

• Marston's health recovers
  ** Marston's health is represented by the amount of blood on the screen.

• There is some customization in Marston's appearance
  ** Various outfits can be unlocked or bought
  ** Marston may be able to get his hair cut

• Owns a campsite. This is the saving system
  ** Can set up camp anywhere in the wilderness
  *** Can upgrade the campsite from a simple fire and poking stick to more luxurious conditions, such as a tent

• Marston controls and feels very similar to Niko, though he moves a little faster and a little more fluidly

• Marston can drink in saloons and bars and can get so drunk he passes out for a few hours

• Marston can sleep with prostitutes

• To an extent, weapons and ammunition are represented on the character model.

• Cannot swim. Water kills Marston.

** The World is, in total, roughly twice the size of San Andreas
*** The World is split into three large regions, each larger than GTA IV's Liberty City

**** Port Elizabeth is the northern-most region, featuring large mountains, forests and snow

** Caves and mine shafts are confirmed
** Weather is present.
*** Rainy weather can form puddles, while exceptionally dry whether can leave the ground dusty

** Crescent moons have been seen, leading to a possibility of moon cycles
** There are rivers, lakes, ponds and waterfalls
** Full day and night system
*** One full cycle = 25 minutes
** There is an active railroad
** Every building is enterable
*** No load times during transition from exterior to interior or vice versa

• There is an active ecosystem within the game
  ** There are forty animals in the game
  ** Every animal has its own AI
  *** If a pack animal is alone it might run as you approach, but if you approach a pack they will attack
  ** The predators will hunt the prey, including humans
  ** Partial list of confirmed animals:
  *** Horse
  *** Dog
  *** Pig
  *** Chicken
  *** Bear
  *** Deer
  *** Vulture
  *** Cougar
  *** Wolf
  *** Coyote
  *** Cow
  *** Bull
  *** Buffalo
  *** Bat
  *** Beaver
  *** Bighorn Sheep
  *** Rattlesnake

** Each NPC follows their own routine and way of a life. For example,
one spend all day working in a blacksmith, then at closing time head
off to the saloon for a couple drinks before going home.
*** NPCs will converse with each other
**** You can converse with NPCs yourself
** NPCs can hold grudges. A man you beat up in the saloon may come back later with a gun.
** NPC houses can be broken into and robbed
*** NPCs store possessions in boxes and trunks in their houses.
** NPC towns can be wiped out and made into ghost towns
*** Ghost towns will revive in 2-3 in-game days
** In the wilderness rarely a minute passes without seeing some indication of an NPC

** Wanted Level
*** Breaking the law puts a bounty on Marston's head
**** Being spotted by a civilian can earn you a bounty if they tell Law Enforcement