But despite his obvious affection for her, John is not tempted. It bucks the trend of so many AAA Game music games, in that feelings are made obvious, but never acted on. For the writers to make that choice for John would sacrifice who he is at his c
Red Dead Redemption 2 ‘s narrative features plenty of major events taking place in various locations, but nothing strikes as pivotal as to what happens in Saint Denis. Not only is it the location of two of the saddest Van Der Linde Gang member deaths in the game, that being Lenny Summers and Hosea Matthews, it is also the catalyst for Dutch Van Der Linde’s descent into madn
Before going any further, we need to address the ludonarrative dissonance in the room. Ludonarrative dissonance is when the story told by the narrative doesn’t fit the story reinforced by the gameplay. It was first applied to Nathan Drake of Uncharted fame to discuss the oxymoronic nature of a charming rogue who has killed thousands of peo
Because the world of Red Dead Redemption II is so big, it requires more storage space than most other games. Most people had to delete several games from their consoles just so there would be enough storage sp
Red Dead Redemption II was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, and Stadia. It received astonishing 5-stars reviews from almost every critics, making it one of the fastest-selling video games of all time with $725 million gross within the first w
It focuses on the story of former gangster Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson, undoubtedly the most well-known GTA character of all, as he returns home after his mother’s death. As the game progress, Carl learns that his own friends have been stabbing him in his back, and he seeks revenge while bringing back the glory of the Grove Street Famil
Throughout Red Dead Redemption II , Dutch’s sanity is slowly declining. In the beginning, he’s shown to be caring and rational when making decisions. But as the game progresses, he unravels and indulges in violence at the cost of the g
Despite the risk involved, to both his wellbeing and that of his family, John offers each of his former compatriots the chance to surrender. He knows them better than he knows himself and, as such, harbors no illusions that they will come quietly. Yet he still extends the olive branch to those he once called fri
Outside of the brief stint at Colter, this is the first major town that feels the presence of the Van Der Linde Gang. Not only is this the location of the first major event that spurs the gang to move into hiding, but it also showcases the most jovial mission in the game where players search for Lenny as a very drunk Arthur Mor
Every Daedric Prince has a side quest, towns and cities are bustling with people wanting the Dragonborn’s help, and that’s not even mentioning the number of guilds and organizations players can join like the Companions or the College of Winterhold. For a game as well-known as Skyrim , it still surprises even the most hardcore f
Red Dead Redemption 2 earned tons of critical praise after its release in 2018 with most of the response centering on the game’s narrative. The game is about redemption and the characters are at the forefront of what captures the imagination of the audience that plays Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption franch
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was released in 2002 for PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox systems. The game’s missing puzzle, Vice City Stories , was published four years later, and it features several returning characters from Vice Ci
These have to do with liberating the area from the rule of the antagonists. Due to this style, there’s a certain sense of accomplishment that comes with conquering environments. The gameplay itself comes across as distinct here, as the focus isn’t solely on shooting mechanics. Instead, RPG elements give way for a mixture of exploration and com
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
John isn’t lauded for his efforts to change. Instead, he is somewhat belittled by those he fought so hard to reunite with. But he is not doing these things because they are easy. To John, robbing a train or gunning a man down in the street is easy. The hard part is living a just life in an unjust wo
Strawberry is interesting because it isn’t directly important in the narrative until you reach the game’s epilogue. Upon further inspection, though, you’ll find it changed the course of the Van Der Linde gang entir
After another bank robbery-gone-wrong, the gang was deserted to the Guarma island, prompting a sarcastic question from Arthur, «Is it anywhere near Australia or Tahiti?» If Guarma is located near Cuba, it means that it’s ‘only’ 8.927 km far to Tahiti and 16,765 km to Australia. Pretty much ‘on the way,’
