Blog entry by Luther Wilkerson

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When John first arrives at Armadillo , it quickly becomes clear that the cholera plague has taken its toll on the town. Travel around to Coot's Chapel and players may be greeted with the sight of a gravedigger burying and burning a plethora of bod

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

That said, it is absolutely breathtaking on first glimpse. Watching citizens go about their business is utterly magnetic, and the muddy streets make for a stellar showcase in technicality, detail, and phys

Sheriff Freeman asks what crime the man committed; upon hearing that it was a stagecoach robbery, Freeman will shoot the gang member. If the player gets too close to the scene, Freeman will warn John to back off. John can also free the gang member before he's killed, causing a loss of ho

Josiah was a slick trickster that came and went as he saw fit throughout Red Dead Redemption 2 DLC Dead Redemption 2's plot. He was known for his unmistakable elegance in the way he dressed, perfectly matched by his leopard-spotted steed, an Appaloosa named Gwyd

Upon entering Armadillo, the player may encounter a standoff between the town's sheriff and the Del Lobo gang, trying to get an outlaw out of jail. The player can intervene, and the sheriff will thank John for his hero

Back at the village, the shaman is trying to force the villagers to sign a contract absolving a fuel company of any liability for poisoning the local water. Arthur has had enough and forces the shaman to drink the water sample, where he admits he has been poisoned. The shaman runs off, but the villagers still insist that they are cursed despite Arthur’s pleas for rea

The first Red Dead Redemption contained some snowy and mountainous areas, but nothing to the extent of Grizzlies West. Grizzlies West is a spectacular location, complete with the stellar sight of snowy mountains , bounding rabbits, and black birds soaring against a piercing blue

There's no denying that Rockstar is one of the greatest video game development companies of all time. They have an incredible string of games behind them, and each product they release is almost a guaranteed winner. In an age when releases are becoming less and less predictable (see the disastrous launch that was Cyberpunk 2077 ), Rockstar remains a shining example of guaranteed quality and va

Sibling rivalries and familial relationships are at the heart of the game's story, but Stranger Mission " Oh Brother" takes it to the next level with a pair of siblings fighting over the affections of a young lady named Helen. In order to prove their bravery, the twins attempt to outdo one another in increasingly dangerous hijinks. First, they ask the players to shoot bottles off their heads, and then proceed to make the challenge more difficult by using smaller bottles and balancing on one

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

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

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

John is similarly able to have a conversation with him and can join him on the wagon's journey to the mass grave. Antagonizing the man too much will cause him to attack the player. John also has the chance to loot the corpses, though will lose honor in doing

While Tumbleweed isn't abandoned like it is in the first game, in Red Dead Redemption 2 the town is in decline. When John first enters the town, is greeted by the sight of a lawman escorting a member of the Del Lobo g

The supporting cast's nature could be seen in the horse breed they chose to ride, what they named their steed, and their coat color. Here's what each of the Van der Linde gang members' horses said about them as charact

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