However, it’s not too long after we see the honorable man John is under all of his shortcomings. He is rescued and nursed back to health by Bonnie MacFarlane, a fierce and proud rancher, and John goes out of his way to repay his debt to her and her fam
Now, I am not saying that John Marston would be considered honorable in our world, though some of the world’s most celebrated heroes have blood on their hands, merely that he is an honorable man in the world in which he lives. At least he was in my playthrough. Although anything he may have done while wearing a bandanna surely has no impact on his honor, ri
On the second playthrough, though, they know that there is still a lot of the game left once Arthur perishes. So, they’re more inclined to search around the world a bit. And they should, as there are multiple hidden interactions to find as John. Players can locate and talk to the likes of Tilly (in Saint Denis near the tailor shop), Mary-Beth (train station in Valentine), and more, to see how they’re do
Thomas Downes is known as the guy who infected Arthur with TB. This occurs when the Outlaw confronts Downes about the debt he owes. But while on the second run-through, players might notice that the debt collection scene isn’t the first time Downes appears in the g
He may meet his fate in the Game Strategies at the hands of Dutch, but in the epilogue of the game players find out his businesses are thriving like never before. It wouldn’t have been shocking to find out Cornwall was once a slave owner. He’s just that awful of a human br
Rockstar fills all of their games with an abundance of intricate little details that most players wouldn’t notice. Red Dead Redemption 2 is no different in that regard. However, the game’s story is so engaging that most players want to rush through it to see how everything unfo
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a beloved game that managed to take the idea of a Red Dead Redemption sequel-prequel and nailing it in almost every aspect. The game works on a narrative level because you immediately become attached to Arthur Morgan, and at the same time, it plays hosts to a bevy of villains and evil men and wo
It’s evident the town is on a decline and in the 8 short years between the end of Red Dead Redemption 2 and the beginning of Red Dead Redemption it all but disappears. Do yourself a favor and explore what it was like before it completely collap
And so John is gunned down, and perhaps the most tragic outcome of all is that his son follows him down the path of the outlaw. In some ways, John’s life can be seen as a waste. But to strive against what we know to be wrong, even if the outcome seems inevitable, is never a wa
Not only does this detail take a second playthrough to spot, but an eagle eye is required too. In chapter one, when the gang is heading to do the first train robbery , it’s possible to catch a glimpse of Micah’s hideout from the end of the g
If that’s what happens, then upon returning to the store later, players will notice that the person they attacked is now wearing bandages. It’s a small yet clever detail that only bloodthirsty outlaws would notice in their first playthroughs. Others are more likely to discover it when messing around while replaying the g
If Saint Denis is the Red Dead Redemption 2 equivalent to New Orleans, then Lagras is very much the bayou. The swamplands of the south can be quite scary when you consider that it’s often home to less than savory people and can also be a breeding ground for voodoo and witchcr
When we first meet John, he’s just a rough and tumble cowpoke who gruffly shouts out the name Bill Williamson. He tries to give his old pal a chance to surrender peacefully, an act that is honorable and foolish in equal measure, before getting shot for his trouble. As a player, that’s all the motivation we need. We are looking to reunite with our family, and some dude just shot us. It’s game
John, and again we the player, must now make life in the world we so desperately fought for. Instead of firing a Gatling gun to take out a gang stronghold or lending a helping hand to a fledgling rebellion, John is striving to be the man he said he wanted to be. He’s teaching his son to hunt, herding cattle, and making deliveries. In terms of gameplay, it’s boring, but in service of the narrative, it is exquisitely d
It’s safe to say that the Guarma chapter on Red Dead Redemption 2 is the game’s strangest-yet-most-aesthetically-beautiful chapter. Before reaching Guarma, you’ve spent hours surviving the lifestyle of an outlaw , dealing against enemies pulling you down from every direction, and the crummy life of New Hanover & Lemoyne. It’s nice to have a change of pace with a refreshing sight of this beautiful tropical island. On this sugar plantation island, Arthur helped rebels fight off Alberto Fussar’s dictatorship before the gang headed back to Amer
Annesburg at first glance seems like a town that is unimportant to the grand narrative of Arthur Morgan’s path to redemption. As the game enters its final hours you find that it begins to morph into a place where Arthur faces his change in morality and personal