Few characters have taken gamers for a ride through chaos, misdirection, and redemption like Arthur Morgan. One of the greatest gaming protagonists of all time, Arthur Morgan plays the lead role in Red Dead Redemption 2 . On top of having one of the best voice actors to ever grace a video game, he is an endless source of wisdom and a true sign that anyone can change no matter how late in life it may

While no member of the Van Der Linde gang is completely innocent, Mary-Beth seems to be the closest. She is someone for Arthur Morgan to talk to and often suggests that it is never too late to change. Mary-Beth can be seen again during the epilogue at a train station in Valentine where she reveals to John she has become a writer. She is one of the only gang members to reform and change themsel

Shootout is Red Dead Online’s version of deathmatch, and players can play a free-for-all or team mode of it. It’s a classic take on a game mode that has been around since the dawn of first-person and third-person shooters. Like Gun Rush, it is a fun mode, but the gameplay, or should we say “gunplay,” of Red Dead Redemption 2 is not its strong suit. It’s all fun and games to play as cowboys for a little bit, but without the precision usually required for a competitive shooter, Shootout falls sh

Gang hideouts are hidden throughout the Open World Games missions of Red Dead Online , and clearing them out is a great way to gain experience as well as extra cash and items. While wiping out a hideout itself will nab you experience, headshots and executions make up the bulk of your rewards. Saving the gang leader for last will often earn you a treasure map which you can follow to find rare items and equipm

Most Wanted is a different take on Shootout that spices up the experience. Instead of players just running around shooting each other, an extra dynamic has been added. Every kill earns points, and the more kills a player has under their belt, the more points they will give to the player who kills them. In essence, the better a player is at the game, the more likely it is that they will become the “most wanted” player on the map. It evens the playing field because the most skilled players end up being ganged up on by everyone e

Red Dead Redemption 2 is very careful about how it builds up its characters and where their actions ultimately lead them, and the case is no different for Karen . Throughout the bulk of the campaign, Karen is presented as a no-nonsense woman who becomes an alcoholic after the death of Sean. Her actions become increasingly combative at camp leading up the game’s finale. When the smoke clears and all of Dutch’s gang is either dead or moved on, Karen is simply no where to be fo

Dutch claims she was going to betray them despite no evidence to suggest so. After shuffling his excuses around, Arthur takes notice and calls Dutch right out on it with this jaw-dropping line. It was the first time Arthur directly calls Dutch out on his lies and manipulat

As part of Red Dead Online’s Showdown Series, Spoils of War functions like a drawn-out capture-the-flag type mode. Each team of players has a loot stash that they must protect. At the same time, they have to travel to the opposing team’s stash and take what spoils they can. Like with any capture-the-flag game, Spoils of War is engaging because of how much an individual player can do to help their team. Those who remain behind to guard the stash can still contribute. If you constantly pepper opponents with bullets out in the middle of the map, you are helping your team. You can’t go wr

The next GTA doesn’t need to get as dour as Arthur Morgan’s tale, but a black comedy can still have award-worthy dialogue and scenarios. One area that can still be improved upon is the heavy-handedness with which its themes are conveyed. Players are smart enough to understand subtext without having it banged over their he

Rockstar games hasn’t let people down since it first entered the mainstream with 2001’s Grand Theft Auto III , which ignited a revolution within the industry, shattering sales records and becoming as influential to video game design as it was controversial. Since that seminal release, the studio has continued to top themselves with each new project. The company’s most recent release, Red Dead Redemption 2 , improved upon Grand Theft Auto V in almost every

Laying flat on his back staring up at Dutch struggling for air Arthur speaks these words, and as numb as Dutch has become, it seems to break through to him. He has nothing to say, and can only walk away. A heart wrenching and emotional scene that saw the end of one of the greatest gaming protagonists of all t

Arthur arrives at camp with information on Agent Milton’s informant. Arthur tells everyone to pick a side because this is over, and outs Micah as the rat. Sides are picked, guns are drawn, and the murder of Mrs. Grimshaw occurs. In the midst of all this chaos, Dutch arrives in the center of the conflict demanding who is with him and who is betraying