Red Dead Redemption goes wild

Red Dead Redemption goes on sale in April. Photo / Supplied

If the Wild West, replete with gun slinging at dawn, bar room brawls and moustachioed, Stetson wearing cowboys, fills you with excitement then Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption may be exactly what you're looking for.

Recreating the American West at the turn of the 20th century, players take on the role of John Marston, a man forced out of his town by a corrupt government who finds himself plunged into a world of criminals, bribe-hungry officials and fellow settlers looking to exploit anyone for their own gain.

Looking and sounding suitably Wild Western, Red Dead Redemption releases on 30th April 2010 for Xbox 360 and PS3. Have a look at the first promotional video below: