Even though **Red Dead Redemption 2 ** doesn't call attention to it very often, the in-game journal carried by Arthur Morgan and John Marston tells players a lot about their character's personalities. Rockstar Games' latest massive open world title is absolutely filled with small details and flourishes, from the way real-life animal behaviors are emulated to hidden mysteries hinting at the inclusion of fantastical creatures like vampires and long-dead Giant skelet

Red Dead Redemption 2 was a game that had a slower pace to it. This was obviously a reflection of the Sicilian Setting game, as Western tales are known for being drawn out and taking their time. GTA VI likely won't follow suit as the modern open-world franchise delivers action at a breakneck speed and paces its narrative in a way that feels similar to a Hollywood f

Mysterious Writing #1: Head over to the Dockside Butchers. This location can be found near the docks in Saint-Denis. The writing can be found written on a gray wall on the opposite side of a gated fence. Walk up to the text and interact with it. The text reads, Five bones under the perfect star, Nosferatu with, Dominica will become mortal again. The remainder of the Mysterious Writing locations is much closer toget

The simple drawings and the need for guided structure symbolize a character who was never educated past a grade-school level, and his lack of interest in learning how to do either task better showcases exactly how John Marston views himself and his place in the world. He knows he isn't a good writer or a good artist, but he continues doing both things anyway. For the player, this helps to continue the feeling of immersion and involvement with the world around them, but it also shows a subtle respect for the memory of Arthur Mor

The Van der Linde Gang may have ended in a very abrupt manner, but not everyone was met with the fate of death or prison. Numerous members went on to live a life much different than the crime-related one they used to have. If you were invested in these characters, you're going to want to see what happened to them. Understand though,, that if you want the complete story, you're going to have to make sure and play Red Dead Redemption as it takes place after the events of its seq

Although the player spent the majority of the game in Arthur's shoes, it's easy to imagine how John viewed Arthur Morgan in camp. Arthur would ride in, Hosea, Dutch, or one of the other gang members in tow, and John, still recovering from either being attacked by wild animals on a mountaintop or being verbally abused by Abigail, would limp over to see what was going on only to be ignored or brushed off. John Marston was a little brother to Arthur, and although both of them vied for Dutch's attention it was always Arthur who received the larger sh

The hunting in Red Dead Redemption 2 is rather realistic and will not reward shortcuts or loopholes. Many times you'll find yourself frustrated or angry over losing a chance at a trophy animal, but if you're focused and patient, the opportunity will come around ag

The acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 is more than just an open-world video game in the Red Dead Redemption franchise. Rockstar Games managed to craft a living, breathing world set in the period in which the Wild West was on its last legs. Arthur Morgan's journey is an emotional one that sees many twists and turns as he tries to find himself among the chaos he's surrounded

I actually met my father for the first time in high school at a Denny’s. I didn’t really have any desire to do so, but went ahead with it on the advice of my swim coach so I wouldn’t regret missing the chance later in life. It went about as expected. It was awkward, and he asked questions about me that he sure as hell should have already known. The worst part, though, was his failure to apologize to me or take any accountability whatsoever for his complete and utter failure to me as a fat

As serendipity would have it, though, about 40-minutes into the "conversation," the restaurant’s power went out completely, allowing the meeting to end before I threw the lemonade that I was nursing in the face of the loser sitting across the table from me. We left without a hug, a handshake, or any plan to speak again; like it would have even been a possibil

My father only provided me the framework for knowing what NOT to do, like, NOT calling my potential future son a "bad boy" for crying while being sick. NOT dropping my potential future son off at his aunt’s house when I’m supposed to be spending the weekend with him. NOT having an entire other family with children, and failing to wish my potential future son a happy birthday every single y

One of the tougher feats in game writing, and writing in general, is taking a character that's initially introduced as insignificant and making them important to the audience. Sadie's story happens to nail this as she starts as a widow that Arthur's gang takes in as one of their own and she grows into an entirely different person. Humans are adaptive creatures and you never know how someone will respond to trauma. Players get to engage with Sadie along her journey and she quickly becomes a fan favor