Damien Cawthorn

It's a foregone conclusion that Red Dead Redemption 2 looks better than Grand Theft Auto V . GTA V is five years older after all, and in the larger gaming timeframe, five years can be a lifetime . Red Dead Redemption 2 looks better in nearly every aspect, whether it be fine detail in things like hair, clothing, environments, weapons, or in the exquisite lighting sys

There's no denying that John Marston plays a huge role in Red Dead Redemption 2 Crafting Dead Redemption 2 . He and Arthur's brotherly relationship is constantly expounded on, and John's character development is necessary for shaping the John that players know and love from the first g

No one has ever really come to the Grand Theft Auto series for a good story. The stories aren't bad by any means - in fact, some of them are quite great and have aspirations to be taken seriously on their literary merits ( Grand Theft Auto IV ). And while Grand Theft Auto V had a fun and engaging story, the one found in Red Dead Redemption 2 was simply superi

But unlike GTA V , its side characters prove just as captivating and interesting. Everyone is given a unique personality, subplot, and/or character arc , everyone has their "thing" and everyone proves memorable - from secondary protagonists Dutch and John all the way down to Lenny and Kie

Charles Kinnear is convinced he can create wings that will allow him to launch himself off a cliff and land safely on the ground. Obviously, he can’t - but helping him collect the items he needs to build his wings is worth it to watch the l

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

Red Dead Redemption 2 is filled with mysteries. UFOs, ghosts, sasquatches, time travel, and all other mystical sci-fi and horror elements will have players shaking in their cowboy boots. Yet, one of the more interesting aspects is a lost Englishman who might not even be real. When combing through the game's files, there's nothing on Gavin, just Gavin's friend, Nigel. All players can do is speculate and theorize on what Gavin's fate is, and if he was even real to begin w

_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 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

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

Though Red Dead Redemption 2 's map is largely similar to the map from the original game , Red Dead Redemption , it isn't unlocked for the player until the game's epilogue. Fans of the original Red Dead Redemption may then be eager to travel down to the town of Armadillo, a simple town emblematic of the era of classic weste

Everyone loved the main component of Grand Theft Auto V , but the online portion has taken on an unbelievable life of its own. The online game has remained incredibly popular for seven years now and shows no signs of letting up. It has raked in billions of dollars and is still played by millions of play

The pace and flow of the conversations are wonderfully captivating, the wording poetic and beautiful, and the game is filled with memorable quotes like, "Maybe when your mother is finished mourning your father I'll keep her in black. On your beha

Arthur and Dutch are even made deputies of the local law enforcement, but it turns out to be an elaborate bait set by the Grays. The gang is ambushed, which ends in the death of Sean MacGuire, and Jack Marston (John's son) is kidnapped by the Braithwaites and taken hostage. Both families are outgunned by the Van der Lindes when the dust settles, but this violent outbreak forces the crew out of t