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Arthur is simply threatening Archie with death, and he utters it in the coolest and most poetic way possible. It also proves that Arthur is a malicious villain, threatening a young teenager with death after viciously assaulting his father (and possibly causing his dea
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There were many moments between Arthur and Dutch that demonstrated not only the vaguely abusive power dynamic between the two of them but also how important their relationship was to the overall story. However, their last interaction was by far the most stunning in its rawn
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It's unknown exactly what this building is or why it explodes, but further inspection seems to indicate it was some sort of moonshine distillery . There is also a charred corpse that can be found inside the house, though it can't be loo
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As the player enters Armadillo, they may discover a man telling everyone to leave because the town is unwell. The man may inform John about the outbreak and how other plagues have infected Armadillo in years past, leaving many to think the town is curs
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The great thing about these games is that players can customize their own Arthur Morgans while still adhering to the same general storyline and character arc. As such, players are given choices in how to respond to certain people and situations. In Saint-Denis, there is a feminist advocating for women's suffr
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Red Dead Redemption 2 veers closely to realism, and in some player's eyes, that realism comes at the cost of good gameplay. This is summed up by Reddit user u/dcirrilla , who claims that the game is bor
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Some people defended the gameplay mechanics and criticized u/Bizrat's approach to the game, including u/Mainehammer207. They make a great point in saying, "Honestly I think you missed out on half the game entirely. If I fast traveled everywhere, was distracted on my phone and used Dead Eye to kill everyone then obviously the game will get sta
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When John first arrives at Armadillo , it quickly becomes clear that the cholera plague has taken its toll on the town. Travel around to Coot's Chapel and players may be greeted with the sight of a gravedigger burying and burning a plethora of bod
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No matter the game rating, children are off limits. Rockstar realizes this and continuously omits children from their open world games. Young Jack proves the exception, although he does little throughout the g
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While Tumbleweed isn't abandoned like it is in the first game, in Red Dead Redemption 2 the town is in decline. When John first enters the town, is greeted by the sight of a lawman escorting a member of the Del Lobo g
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While this may be true, that's the case for every open-world video game, not just Red Dead Redemption 2 . This is also somewhat mitigated in-game, as characters will make direct reference to Arthur's prolonged absen
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Although John enjoyed his friendship with Bonnie MacFarlane , at times, her jabs hit a bit too close to home. In a cutscene that many players consider to be the best in the first game, John makes it very clear to her that while he leads a rough lifestyle at the moment, he has had a complicated, complex life, and that he's not as one-dimensional as she thinks he
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HDR is a relatively new concept to console gaming, as it can only be experienced on 4K TVs with high dynamic range capabilities. Most games with HDR look significantly better than their SDR counterparts, complete with greater contrast, better colors, brighter whites, and deeper bla
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Even the most ardent detractors and critics of Red Dead Redemption 2 agree that the story is great . But u/ghrumebul isn't having it . They argue that "the story is a dragged out mess complicated by timing in that it can't ever be sure that the player just went from story mission to story mission or spent three weeks f***ing around in the mountai
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It's a heartbreaking moment because players can tell Arthur really, really wants to, and even if they have reservations about Mary herself, ultimately they just want Arthur to be happy. But his sense of loyalty towards the gang keeps him from acting selfishly, and so he's relegated to watching Mary walk away once again, while he's left standing al
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Continuing such a journey would require Sadie to seek new help and operate outside the law once more in the foreign country, making her yet another incredible character faced with moral quandaries, and [[https://Regiprocess.com Regiprocess`s latest blog post]] could bring her in contact with one of Red Dead Redemption 's best characters , Landon Ricketts. The wily old gunslinger played a major role in John's expedition through Mexico, and he could play a similar role for Sadie, providing both fan service for players and sage advice for Mrs. Adler. Ricketts' message for John about jumping from one side of the fence to another would be just as relevant for Sadie, and could foreshadow her eventual decision as it did John's downf
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With a mixture of masterful storytelling , engaging themes, and sardonic wit, the Red Dead Redemption series has proven itself to be a timeless staple in gaming. The games have a unique style to them that makes them endlessly replayable and enjoyable, with the first game sporting a dark sense of humor, and the second game bringing a more soulful touch to the outlaw narrat
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