I had thousands of hours on GTA III (and VC/SA) and GTA IV, but didn't really like GTA V, especially the multiple protagonists aspect.
And while playing RDR2 I felt like I was working. I mean there's farming in some video games, but with RDR2 everything felt like a chore. Although I understand people who wanted a far west simulation can love it.
I don't know for British people but Bretons (from Brittany, westernmost part of France) have about the same sun exposure but are quite festive
We do drink a lot though