Red Dead Redemption 2's Oddest Stranger Missions, Explained

The three main characters of Grand Theft Auto V are quite good, and Trevor is an undeniable icon of gaming. But the cast of Red Dead Redemption 2 is simply on another level. Like GTA V , it contains a beloved protagonist in Arthur Mor

While Chapter 5 provides the biggest change of scenery throughout the extent of RDR2, __ it's short-lived and doesn't feel anywhere near as fleshed out as other moments of the game. Each chapter of the Western did an excellent job at introducing new characters or places and developing them until they felt fully realized. Chapter 5 was a rare lapse in the otherwise masterclass of game, story, and art that Rockstar weaved together to create Red Dead Redemption _

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

In true Rockstar fashion, side quests can contain both shocking and interesting details that rival some of the best missions from the main story, and in **Red Dead Redemption 2 ** Stranger missions are no except

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

If there's one thing that Red Dead Redemption 2 is often criticized for, it's the sluggish pace. The game is very meticulous in its tone and pacing, resulting in long stretches of serene horse riding (some may say boring stretches), needlessly extended animations when foraging and skinning animals, cooking food and crafting items,

It's a heartbreaking moment because players can tell Arthur really, really wants to, and even if they have reservations about Mary herself, ultimately they just want Arthur to be happy. But his sense of loyalty towards the gang keeps him from acting selfishly, and so he's relegated to watching Mary walk away once again, while he's left standing al

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

I was so happy to hear from you. I cannot believe it, mate! My two friends - you and Gavin, boys I grew up with now real rich and successful cowboys in America! That's incredible news. Well done, mate Seriously. Well done. I know you and Gavin would find success over there. I mean, it stands to reason. A pair of boys from little old Maidenhead, Berkshire, now successful over in America. I might come and join you mys

The world found in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a gorgeous one indeed. However, some people have been critical towards the map, often pointing out the long slogs between locations, the general emptiness and barrenness, and lack of things to "

Chapter 2 of Red Dead Redemption 2 strategy Dead Redemption 2 culminates with the gang being chased out of Valentine following a dispute with the railroad tycoon, Leviticus Cornwall, who is angry about the recent string of train robberies they're responsible for. Arthur and the crew set up a waterside camp in the Clemens Cove area, near the town of Rhodes. The plantation town is caught up in a feud between two wealthy families, the Grays and the Braithwaites , which the Van der Linde gang also gets involved in. Chapter 3 of RDR2 gives players a taste of everything, including stellar dialogue, in-depth character development, world-building, and heart-pumping missi

That includes unique points of interest, random events and attacks, a beautiful view, some creepy and unexplainable sight, or even just that animal so desperately needed crossing the path. It's a lively wo

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

At the end of the day, whatever players choose to do in this story is wholly dependent on the playthrough they are going for. After all, both low and high Honor playthroughs in Red Dead Redemption 2 make for a great time, with Arthur either succumbing to his demons or choosing to be the bigger man whenever the situation calls for it. At a glance, making the decision to kill a character in a side mission may not seem like a big deal, but it definitely helps from a storytelling standpoint for the player.