There's no doubt in my mind that Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most beloved games of all time. It was not only released to critical and commercial acclaim, but fans are still playing it and talking about it years later.
That said, it wasn't perfect. Several issues needed to be addressed through patches, but one thing in particular that remains contentious stands out, especially in the eyes of fans, in a recent Reddit thread.
As user No_Issue_9916 points out, the wanted system in particular is still controversial in Red Dead Redemption 2. The wanted system, borrowed from Rockstar's own Grand Theft Auto series, essentially shows if you're actively being hunted by law enforcement. While the law isn't quite as heavily armored as in a GTA game, they'll still relentlessly pursue you, often to the detriment of the core game loop.
The big issue with this instance in particular is that No_Issue_9916 committed a crime with no witnesses, with a mask, and the store owner and officer were able to physically link with the entire town and share the player's identity. While stealth detection has always been a contentious mechanic in games (somewhat addressed in titles...
