10 Unpopular Opinions About Red Dead Redemption 2 (According To Reddit)

In the end, we seem to have succeeded in reuniting John with his family. But the government doesn’t hold up its end of the bargain. The army attacks the player’s homestead, and John sends his wife and son to safety and returns to face the invaders. But he is met with a brutal and sad end, dying in a hail of bull

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a large and expansive game. Like all of Rockstar ‘s other open-world titles, the map is filled with unique areas, all of which have their own distinct look and personality. Whereas the first game in the series was a more straightforward Western, Red Dead Redemption 2 forgoes most of the Western trappings in favor of more mountainous, lush, green, and even swampy ar

Van Horn is easily one of the most unique locations in Red Dead Redemption 2 , even if spending time in it makes one feel dirty. Amongst all the towns, villages, and cities in Red Dead Redemption 2 Crafting Dead 2 , Van Horn is arguably the most decre

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

While Arthur rides any horse that players gave him during their adventures, he begins Red Dead Redemption 2 with a Tennessee Walker. The breed is known for its ability to trot on long adventures without much need to rest. Arthur’s story in RDR2 is defined by the need to constantly be moving to either evade the law, deal with his past, or look to new horizons. Much like his starting steed, he isn’t afraid of winding journ

There are many games in the genre that end up with the villains coming out on top. It’s a surprising twist, whether the player’s choices lead the protagonist to a dark and villainous path, or the morally corrupt antagonists of the story get to win in the

u/John-Shaft argues that, “This game is completely about [John Marston], and Arthur is our vessel to help us guide him to the story of [ Red Dead Redemption ].” It’s a fair point, but to say that the game is “completely about John” may be overdoing it a lit

A rumor in Rhodes has it that both families have vast stashes of gold and riches hidden somewhere in the region. Dutch van der Linde and Hosea Matthew hatch a plan to warm up to both families, then sneakily escalate tensions so they can make off with the gold when the fighting reaches a climax. Arthur and the crew embark on shadowy missions to gain the favor of the Grays and Braithwaites while also sabotaging them behind their backs. When it seems that Dutch’s plot might go off without a hitch, it becomes clear that the gang was being played the whole t

But u/Just_Some_Bloke_UK loves it . They write, “I really enjoy Chapter 5. The battle against the army from the sea is up there with my favorite missions in the whole game and also I like the change of pa

The Elder Scrolls franchise has created one of the most immersive and detailed open-world universes over the years, especially in Skyrim. We get to explore different parts of the world of Tamriel and see many stories unfold in the Elder Scrolls ga

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

The ship they’re stowing away in sinks during a storm, and Arthur, Dutch, and Micah Bell are stranded on an island near Cuba named Guarma. They become quickly acquainted with the island’s cruel dictator, Fussar, and agree to help a rebel group in exchange for safe passage back home. The trio is momentarily involved in an all-out war but eventually helps the rebels and manages to find a boat back to Saint De

Players really get to know the members of the gang in Red Dead Redemption 2 ‘s Chapter 3. While the first couple of chapters featured the crew unsuccessfully laying low following the Blackwater incident, their stint in Rhodes sees them get gutsier with their schemes. That results in risker missions and new faces that introduce the power players within RDR2 ‘s massive world. The series of events that unravel in Chapter 3 loop back to the core narrative that outlaws are being left behind and foreshadow that the gang’s days could be numbered after making such powerful enem

By contrast, Red Dead 1 opens much more slowly, yet with a remarkable display of bravado and stupidity from its protagonist. Forced to confront his old gang members in order to save his family, John goes to meet Bill Williamson, who’s hiding out in Fort Mercer with a gang of his

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has explored many real-life locations and cultures and has told many historical fantasy stories, along with a parallel modern-day story. In the third installment of the series, we get to see the modern-day protagonist, Desmond Miles, face a difficult cho