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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

Tied with the "sluggish pace" criticism of RDR 2 is its strict adherence to realism. Some people find this an artful intent, others think it needlessly frustrating. To some, the game's weirdly strict adherence to realism overwrites its sense of fun, limiting imagination and creativity (not to mention slowing the pace to a snail's cra

It's a fun location, complete with a woman locked in an outhouse, a stunning, tree-lined entryway, and a plantation house resembling real locations, including Oak Alley Plantation and Houmas House Plantation, both of which are found in Louisi

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

It doesn't get much better, or more unique, than Saint Denis. Red Dead Redemption 2 is primarily concerned with the approach of modernization and civilization, and Saint Denis is its physical embodiment. It's by far the largest city in the game, its streets packed with wagons, pedestrians, and hor

GTA V stands out in the Rockstar canon for its experimentation - specifically, the three protagonist system. Rockstar took a major risk in making three protagonists and forcing the player to cycle between them. It could have been horribly sloppy and confusing, and it could very well have ruined the g

HDR is a relatively new concept to console gaming, as it can only be experienced on 4K TVs with high dynamic range capabilities. Most games with HDR look significantly better than their SDR counterparts, complete with greater contrast, better colors, brighter whites, and deeper bla

Most people agree that the game is excellent and a shining example of video games as art, but opinions often diverge in regards to the minutiae. Not every aspect of the game will land with every player, and some people disagree on certain aspects of the game's production. Some of these opinions are legitimate and popularly held. Others, not so muc

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 News Dead 2 , Van Horn is arguably the most decre

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

_Red Dead Redemption 2 _ 's campaign has cemented itself as one of the most immersive Western RPGs ever released. Its expansive open-world, countless side missions, and endless customization options are all frosting on Rockstar Games' enthralling narrative that details the escapades of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang . The nearly 50-hour-long story unfolds over several lengthy chapters, which are all vastly different from one another. But which of the game's chapters are the best, and which are lackluster in compari

The entire town is in complete disrepair, complete with crumbling buildings , collapsing docks, and even a sunken boat just resting in the water. The site is also quite unique in that its citizens serve as the local police force, shooting anyone (like the player) who makes trou

Chapter 5 of Red Dead Redemption 2 takes players to an exotic location, but is off-beat and seems rushed compared to the tens of hours of character development and world-building done in segments like Chapter 3. This portion of the story kicks off after the crew's attempted bank robbery in San Denis ends in a disaster. Gang members like Hosea and Lenny Summers are killed , and John is arrested. Arthur and other key Van der Linde gang members escape onto a boat with all of the riches they can carry, but more disaster awaits t