The funniest mission across the whole Red Dead franchise is Arthur’s infamous night out with Lenny. Suitably downplayed by the mission title, never has it been more fun to stumble around, half-cut, looking for your mate in a
The Star Wars prequels are by no means perfect. Despite their flaws, though, the Star Wars prequels do have a solid plot at work. Literature is rife with powerful tales of heroes’ tragic spirals into becoming the villain, from the once honorable Macbeth’s betrayal of his king and country to Harvey Dent’s path to becoming Two-Face and Walter White’s journey from hardworking family man to maniacal drug lord. Every medium has them, and video games are no exception: from Bioshock ‘s jarring “Would You Kindly” revelation to the groundbreaking moment players realize Dormin’s plans in Shadow of the Colossus . Red Dead is uniquely positioned, though, in that it can take the stories of the previous games which established the gang’s tragic demise because of their erratic leader and wind back the clock to a time when he was still a hero. Before there was Vader, there was Anakin, and before there was the Van Der Linde Gang, there was Du
The game was quite controversial upon its release for its drug-selling mechanic, which saw the player buying drugs from suppliers and selling them to dealers for a profit. Regardless, the game earned widespread acclaim and was quickly labeled one of the Nintendo DS’s greatest tit
Similarly, in the original Star Wars trilogy, fans were introduced to one of the most iconic villains of all time and were given fragments of Vader’s backstory, but viewers were still largely only presented with the knowledge that once there was a good man before he put on the helmet. By the time the original trilogy is over, viewers know that Darth Vader was once a promising young Jedi, but they don’t know that actual character, only that he once existed. The prequel trilogy gave layers and depth to the man who would become Lord Vader, painting a portrait of a passionate and ambitious youth not all too unlike how Dutch’s young self is referenced in RDR2 . Each had a vision of the world they wanted to make, and, like Anakin, even as Dutch’s plans continued to fail , they were still plans initially made with the best of intenti
New Austin is by far one of the most unique locations of Red Dead Redemption 2 , a barren and expansive desert in a game otherwise filled with greenery, trees, and rivers. While the area is nothing but a modern recreation of the first game’s map, it does enough to differentiate itself from the 2010 origi
What seems like it’s going to be just-another-brawl turns out to be the best night you’ll have in your whole Red Dead experience. From bar fights to line dancing to deep conversations about life and love, it’s one of the warmest, funniest scenes you’ll play in a video g
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
Rockstar Games have a reputation for producing some of the best video games ever – and Red Dead Redemption is the jewel in the Rockstar crown. Both Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 are known for their heartrending storylines and charismatic characters – but in true Rockstar style, they don’t scrimp on the funnies, eit
The Undead Nightmare DLC has been hugely popular with Red Dead fans – and this mission is a nod to the zombie movies that inspired it. When filmmaker D.S. MacKenna has the mighty brainwave to make a movie about “flesh-eating monsters,” John can’t help but ask: “What kind of sick person would like th
No matter where a player goes on the Red Dead Redemption 2 beginner Guide Dead Redemption 2 map, they are bound to come across something interesting – be it a fun random event, or a beautiful sight. But these are the absolute best of the best areas to vi
The world found in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a gorgeous one indeed. However, some people have been critical towards the map, often pointing out the long slogs between locations, the general emptiness and barrenness, and lack of things to “
If there’s one thing that Red Dead Redemption 2 is often criticized for, it’s the sluggish pace. The game is very meticulous in its tone and pacing, resulting in long stretches of serene horse riding (some may say boring stretches), needlessly extended animations when foraging and skinning animals, cooking food and crafting items,
That said, it is absolutely breathtaking on first glimpse. Watching citizens go about their business is utterly magnetic, and the muddy streets make for a stellar showcase in technicality, detail, and phys
Steeped in Greek mythology, this side mission is filled with foreshadowing – so players kind of know what’s going to happen before it does. Not that that takes any of the fun out of it. In the myth, Daedalus created the wings that led to his son Icarus plunging to his death after flying too close to the sun. Even the mission title is filled with punny forebod