I've stayed away from the rdr2 threads so far, but am at a point where i can comment.
I was a huge rdr mark, and i didnt think 2 could measure up, but what a terrific story. Great characters.
Where i would agree with others is that the controls lack. I dont like the many times it forces slow pace when riding or running. Some of the travel routes seem unnecessarily long, though the random encounters often make up for it.
Online still a work in progress, fun but money system way out of wack. 1900 wages, with 2018 item prices. Encouraging the pay (more) to play model.