Arthur Morgan truly is at his worst when dealing with the Downes family. It makes certain thematic sense, as Thomas Downes inadvertently gives Arthur TB , which of course, leads to his physical deterioration. In a certain karmic way, Arthur is cosmically punished while at his most morally repugn
And even though Rockstar has never really released a "bad" game, some of their titles are obviously better than others. The company has released some of the greatest video games of all time, and their Metacritic scores are understandably sky high. These are the best of the b
In a poignant moment, John watches his son read out loud to him, and he finds himself tuning out what Jack is saying not because he finds it uninteresting, but because he is finally happy. He's finally gotten the family life he wanted, and he gets to watch his son grow up to be whoever he wants to be. While the "real" ending may differ ever so slightly, it's a moment worth treasuring all the s
There was quite a lot of hype surrounding Red Dead Redemption 2 , considering the legendary status of its predecessor. Luckily, this game managed to reach - and even succeed - even the wildest of expectations. Like Grand Theft Auto V , Rockstar took a bit of a risk with this prequ
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
These people are simply walking down the street and minding their own business when Arthur approaches, asks if they want trouble, and possibly beats/kills them after they fight back. And this is one of the reasons why Arthur is a true villa
Back in 2004, Rockstar San Diego developed a video game called Red Dead Revolver . Six years later, a spiritual successor named Red Dead Redemption was released, and it was quickly labeled as one of the greatest video games ever m
Once again, this quote sums up the basic theme of the entire game. Arthur displays some self-reflection in the above quote, acknowledging the facts that a) the gang is composed of thieves and bad guys, b) that this makes them social outlaws in an increasingly modernized and civilized world, and c) that they have no place in modern soci
The other major franchise from Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda, Fallout , has told many stories over the years, and the player's choices in the series might have lead to some villains reaching their goals in the end. The Nuka World DLC is one of the most unique DLC packs for Fallout 4 , letting the player join one of the most organized and ruthless raider gangs in the Commonwea
While visiting the Downes family to collect the gang's money , Arthur turns to the grieving Archie Downes and utters the most iconic line of the entire game: "Maybe when your mother's finished mourning your father, I'll keep her in black. On your beha
While the first Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay videos Dead did have some cadence of the outlaw lifestyle, players never got the full gang experience. Rockstar made up for this in the very first chapter of Red Dead 2 when the gang robs a train owned by the oil baron Leviticus Cornw
As Arthur explicitly states, "We got lawmen in three different states after us." The specific crimes aren't known, but this is paramount to the FBI hunting down a gang of modern-day criminals. The gang members are charismatic, but they are not good peo
Sometimes it's hard to forget just how villainous the Van Der Linde gang truly is. The gang is a relic of a bygone era - an era of cowboys and lawlessness. Now, "civilization" is encroaching, and the cowboys have nowhere else to
The gang's troubles begin in the opening scenes of RDR2 . They're on the run after a botched heist of a steamboat has made them the most wanted criminals in the settlement of Blackwater and forces them to abandon their stash of riches, leaving the gang stranded in the snowy mountains of Coulter in the Grizzlies. The Van der Linde's saga unravels over eight chapters, two of which are Epilogue segments that lead into the story of John Marston in Red Dead Redemption . Here are the best and worst RDR2 chapt
While Chapter 5 provides the biggest change of scenery throughout the extent of RDR2, __ it's short-lived and doesn't feel anywhere near as fleshed out as other moments of the game. Each chapter of the Western did an excellent job at introducing new characters or places and developing them until they felt fully realized. Chapter 5 was a rare lapse in the otherwise masterclass of game, story, and art that Rockstar weaved together to create Red Dead Redemption _
Poor Arthur has to go through a lot. As the gang's strongman, he's often tasked with some of the most taxing jobs, with very little appreciation coming back his way. But this cutscene is a welcome reprieve, where players get to see him actually enjoy himself. He even laughs, openly and heartily - a rare sight, for such a troubled