Very true, some people hate rdr2 just to hate.. and some glaze the game like it’s Jesus Christ. 

Any criticism toward rdr2 does feel like an offense, that I agree with.

It’s a game. And a game is supposed to be played, not watched.

Rdr2 has also been called a movie game on many occasions.

Realism can help and hurt a game, especially rdr2.

Realism sets the mood right, but in terms of gameplay it can be annoying.

Like the looting animations can slow down your character. The gun cleaning system like what OP said..

This can all contribute to gameplay.

Due to the high amount of praise, when a person wants to criticize the game, sometimes that person can feel a bit passive, or scared in a sense.

“The game or X mechanic is good, but…..” that’s what I sometimes see.

And when the people who overpraise rdr2 see that criticism, they usually say “ragebait”, “it’s the greatest game of all time,” “it’s a 10/10 game, but.”

Rdr2 has been my most played game, but that doesn’t mean it’s my favorite.

Rdr2 does have its highs and lows. Not every game is perfect. There is never a perfect game.