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I'm in my mid 30's. My dad is coming up on 70 so he doesn't get the whole video game thing. He thought they're dumb and a waste of time. My family and I lived at his house for a year after I got out of the military (we were saving to buy a house) and I played the whole game from start to finish in his living room. He watched every night for weeks. It got to the point where he would rather watch me play the game than watch tv. He started asking me to do specific things like "hey can you go check that out over there?", "steal that coach.", "You're telling me that if you wanted to you could go all the way to the top of that mountian?...do it!", "Look out for that bear!", etc. If this game can do that to my dad then it truly is something special.
This game ruined other games for me for a while after I played it. It felt like I was getting ripped off paying the same premium price for what felt like unfinished games compared to red dead 2. What an experience this game is.
When Arthur got sick , I noticed I started taking care of him better and making better choices in game. He's the only character in a game I've felt connected to like he's a brother. I wanted what was best for my Arthur. Long Live Arthur Morgan
@@DestinedWealth on a serious note i dont see why people feel the need to tell us that they still play it and that it's an experience cuz i know that and why do i care about some dude on the internet who for all i know is a 50 year child molestor.
Rockstar is one company left in this gaming space, that u can always trust for bringing pinnacle of gaming with their next Game Release, They never disappoints. (Don't come to me with GTA Definitive Edition bullshit, do u really think Rockstar used even 1/3rd of their resources on it, NO)
@@gautamnegi9675 I think they outsourced a mobile gaming company to make the Definitive Edition for them, hence all of the bugs and glitches and bad rain. I may be mistaken though, but I think I remember hearing about that.
@@gautamnegi9675 explain no GTA for 9 years. they have me torn because this GTA V business is horrific. Haven't even evolved the damn map for near 10 years.
@@bjrnthebootybandit then change and play another game. Don't be like, "I have been playing for like 10 years", cause there are multiple games out there, you can try.
Great story, terrible game. I honestly hate this game, I think its overrated garbage. But unlike Souls games, I get the hype, i can see why people think its a masterpiece. With souls like games like Elden ring, I just dont get, even tho I would rather play Elden ring thatn RDR2, its just a high floor low ceiling game in sports terms, its fine, but I dont get why so many people think those souls games are GOATS, they are just fine. When I told people I dont like RDR2 or Elden ring, they say I dont like games anymore, but I dont know, I play Witcher 3 for a third time, and still love it. RDRD is so scripted, so minimal in gameplay, it barely counts as game to me, its a good playthrough watch on youtube, but a terrible actual gameplay experience.
There’s such a calm natural energy to the game. I remember a moment where some dark/disturbing music began playing randomly as I rode my horse, it got louder and louder until I came upon a body that had been ritualistically murdered. Old Rockstar games would have played that moment as a time for humor or zaniness, but this game just kept that disturbing music going until I got on my horse and left. It was a strange feeling riding away from that body on my horse. There wasn’t a line of dialogue, but I rode away in a different state of mind, thinking about the evil that exists in the world
Rockstar knows how to make classic games, not many other company’s come close. Both John Marston and Arthur Morgan, are two of the best game protagonist’s in video game history, I enjoyed every minute of both games. Here’s hoping gta 6 lives up to the hype.🤞
It’s absolutely a technical achievement but years later, what you remember is one of the best written and performed protagonists in gaming. Even if you’re a 21st century cubicle worker that has never left an urban city center, there is so much about Arthur Morgan that’s relatable, believable and admirable. Truly one of the GOAT protagonists in any medium.
facts are facts- game cost 400 mill and took 8 years to make. graphics NEVER make a game, the games content blows all around. the game didnt make 400 mill the hope that rs will do big things with the game did via ingame sales. fan boys noobs and casuals are keeping the lights on with this game. rs since launch have not done anything decent for the online mode. not gunna talk about the story mode nakey jakey's video is spot on with how i feel about the story mode. his video is as old as rs game design.
@@mattgoldstone8350 I don't think that it was outdated. I think The lighting looked perfect cause it matched the theme. I also didn't mind the lesser content cause as you play more, you get used to it. I also liked Story Mode as it was the greatest Story you would have ever heard. Also pointing it out as same as GTA might be the worse idea cause I have played the game and the lighting is not the same as GTA like if you are in a dark place, it is a dark place not like in GTA where there is all light, If the sun is in your face, then It is.
@@noumanintown i agree 100%. ty for buying ingame money for a company that only cares about $$. the more money this company makes in this way the less love the game gets. hence the horrible content and clown movement and now save rdr2. it only took 2 years for rs to let us make more than 1 meal at a time. roles, mission, pvp, have always sucked in rs games. gtav came out on ps3 and rdr2 follows that same outdated design.
Just finished RDR 2 about a week ago. I'm 51 years old and this game is, hands down, the best game I have ever played. The story, the artwork, the gameplay, the detail, the characters... just absolutely amazing. I made my way through this journey, experiencing real emotions linked to the story and it's telling. I ended with sadness. Sadness that the story is over and the world within will never be experienced with again with the same open canvas of newness to it. Hats off to everyone who was involved in the creation of this game for giving me a legendary memory.
I'm replaying RDR2 for the first time since 2018-2019 and it's been an awesome experience. I spent two hours the other day just riding around and I was completely engaged with the world. So many random events, so many animals to discover, the soundtrack gives me goosebumps. I can nitpick about a couple of things but I won't, this is a true masterpiece.
I’ve replayed this game more than 10 times and I still enjoy it. I just love to roam with my horse in RDR2 and now thanks the modders the game is even more fun to play.
@@sidohofman6835 yeah, im now logging on my 13th playthrough. My mission is to fill up the list of the save slots. I have over 1000 hours and the game still feels extremely fresh to me. The Bounty mod, and the business mods are keeping me immersed as a rancher playing as john. I always go take out some del Lobo's every friday night ingame.. i made a time table for myself like irl. And i used the longer days mod to make days last 1 hour 30 minutes, so that i can properly see the sun set so smoothly.. DAMN YOU ROCKSTAR! You ruined gaming for me!!
RDR 2 is the culmination of 8 years of developers pouring their heart and soul into it and budget that hasn't been surpassed till this very day and what you get is the most polished, detailed, and lively open world game to date, you may not like it but you cant deny its one of the greatest achievements in any work of fiction not just gaming and thats even ignoring the top tier story with one of the best protagonists ever.
The scene in which Arthur insists to Dutch that John and Abigail get out is masterful. Within 30 seconds he goes from hesitant comment to deadly resolve as he finally meets and stares in Dutch's eyes. That scene man, better than the best.
Standing ovation stuff.... Certainly raised the bar for what we can experience in these types of worlds. The story telling, gameplay, overall amount of content... Well Done to all involved. If we can use this as an example of what we can possibly expect and experience in future... Us gamers could be in good hands.
Storytelling, gameplay. Plus picturesque graphics and SO many tiniest details considered by the game designers and implemented in the game! After so many years some new features are still found and never stop amazing the gamers! It's just a whole new level of game development - and, therefore, of game playing.
The scene where he talks to the nun at the train station after helping the tribe always moves me as much as a great dramatic movie. The dialogue, themes, facial expressions, and cinematography is tremendous.
This game is the best game I’ve ever played hands down. The story left me empty for weeks. Even replaying the story still gets to me. Rockstar deserves all the praise they get for this game. Anyone who hasn’t played this game is missing out a truly phenomenal story. And probably the best game of the past decade.
The most underrated part of RDR2 is the side missions. There are so many optional honor missions and stranger missions to do, and every single one of them is unique and adds a lot of creative variety to the game that I have never seen in other story games.
I did the Charlotte Balfour side missions for the first time last week and there was so much that could have been done there. I must have not bothered with that corner of the map before. I much preferred the RDR2 side missions over the GTA5 side missions - especially things like after debt collecting you can help the individuals and get to see their lives.
RDR2 is one of the greatest games ever made. The only game I play over and over again not just because of its well written story, but because of the unforgettable characters, immersion and the amount of different stuff you can discover and do every play through. It sets the bar so high that newer open world games looks pathetic. This is how a masterpiece should be.
just imagine what gta 6 and red dead 3 will be like when they come out in 20 years 😂. it doesn't seem like it can get much better than rd2. I hope I'm around when they do come out.
@@RAY_II it's crazy but i have thought about this. i'm way older than when i first started playing games. development time has ballooned to minimum of 5 years. studios like rockstar and bethesda are in the 10 year cycle. i really start to wonder how many of these games i will see.
@@jerrycurls88 I honestly do not care how long they take on their games, I would rather have another masterpiece like this than a buggy mess like cyberJunk2077
I remember being a massive prick when I first started the game and being super annoyed about the morality system because you get a bunch of perks for being on the right side of it and what not, but then the random conversations that Arthur has with people in the camp about all the terrible things he's done started to make me feel really bad, then the big scene where he gets tuberculosis from the cough happened and I started to play the game differently until it got to the end where you can either go with John or go for the money and emphatically thought "screw the money!" and I really felt the "redemption" part of the title. It's just wild, I don't think that any other medium could toy with your emotions like that because it's actually you doing these things and making these choices for hours on end instead of passively watching. I cried like hell at the end hah. Such a good game.
I can honestly say I've never had a video game toy with my emotions as much as this one.. the whole story was just so immersive that i was truly shaken with the loss of Arthur and to some extent the other gang members as the story progressed. The " End " of the game brought on such a flurry of emotions.. Sadness for Arthur, pride in his selflessness to save Johns family, anger at Micha and Dutch's betrayal of not only Arthur but ultimately the whole gang and everyone who trusted them. This game was truly a masterpiece in every sense that it could be, and I've spent hundreds and hundreds of hours playing it over and over and still find it every bit as enjoyable if not moreso than the first time I did. If I could only play one game forever, this would definitely be the game.
I've played over 700 hours of Red Dead Redemption 2. In that time, I've experienced an unprecedented freedom, that's captivated me greatly. I liked the story, and characters, but the world is what truly left me in awe. Oh the wonders I've unearthed, with few left to discover. Although overtime my passion has waned, this is unequivocally the best game I've ever played.
@@frankysmash9334 My stats are based on PlayStation’s Wrap-up. The PS5 also displays your hours. Lastly, Rockstar Social Club tally’s your playtime too, but that’s less accurate for me.
Played it for the first time this year, probably my favorite game on the ps4, in my top five games of all I’ve played I’d say. I was honestly very surprised how slow paced it was, how heavy every movement felt, but I really appreciated that. It was just right for the kind of story and atmosphere they wanted to convey. My favorite parts of the game wasn’t the high action shoot outs- though those are fun too- but just riding around the world discovering all the details and beauty and hidden stories. I don’t think any other game comes close in terms of the density of little stories that don’t just feel like filler.
The connection I felt I grew with Arthur throughout playing the story is unlike anything I've experienced before, whether through movies, books, or games. His story is nuanced, detailed, and deep. The storyline and experiences are realistic and yet almost magical. I loved every minute of RDR2, even the sad ones. They helped contribute to an overall beautiful picture that I have not seen in any other video game. Add the story to the amazing, immersive open world with endless things to do and I have spent more hours than I can count on just hunting, camping, and enjoying the passage of time in this game.
Something that i really like about the game is that even though allot of missions follow the same structure (ride somewhere, shoot someone, ride away) the game does an amazing job of not making you feel like your doing the same stuff over and over. You really feel part of the world and the graphics are amazing
It's been seven years since the last time I played through the first Red Dead Redemption (16 years old at the time)...I only realised it after completing rdr2 and it hit me like a train, there are so many emotions that are connected to these games (let alone through the music). I can't describe this feeling but...like Dutch said, "you can't fight nature", it's the same with time...and I come back to this song: "that's the way it is"...realising that's life and we always have to try our best no matter the circumstances. So stay strong brothers and sisters! Thank you rockstar games for those masterpieces and emotional journeys.
This and the last of us series are the first games I ever actually cried over, you just get so connected with the characters, it's crazy. But I don't think rockstar will be able to pull off another title lime this.
This game is a piece of art, the magnum opus in gaming industry, the perfect definition of a single player game, a storytelling at its finest, an experience that everyone must try at least once in their life.
@@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit It's the peak of game characters, character personalities. It's peak in realism in gaming. But not in story, there are equally good and better stories in gaming. But the experience of that story is truly something else.
@@Rishabh-kn8fm you know I wouldn't say it's the peak of many categories I'd say it comes close to being the greatest in few categories but with how well balanced the game is is what makes it so endearing and impactful it all comes down to how well a character moves how they sound yeah your game can have perfect animations lifelike to the point where it looks like motion capture but if they got s***** voice acting in a horrible story it's going to be a bad game our games out there with better storing telling than Reddit redemption 2 there are also games out there that have better character design and better animations but the games themselves may not be considered better to most people simply because of the balance of rdr2
nah edith finch ahs better story telling, and plenty of other games are far better in other aspects like atmosphere, lore, music, gameplay etc etc. thats doesnt mean this game is any less of a masterpiece. it has one of the best stories in gaming, accompanied with the most detailed open world game ever made. but if i had to give a game the magnum opus title, i would have to give it to elden ring.
I’ve never had a game rope me into caring for every single character as much as I did by the end of this campaign. The whole gang had earned a place in my heart and it was truly heartbreaking to send many of them to their deaths. Arthur is and will likely always be my favorite video game protagonist and I wish I could continue to play as him after the events of the campaign play out. Been grinding towards 100% so that I can restart and experience Arthur’s story again
Totally agree. Yeah dude the characters in this game are the best in any videogame and Arthur is my favorite videogame character and it's not even close.
@@iwillheadlockyournan731 one forest in particular has a group of people working on harvesting lumber and as you progress in the story/epilogue they make more progress
Been a while since I last played, but I remember the one thing that blew my mind was somewhere NW of I think Annesburg, there is a lady living alone in the country whose husband died recently. Long story short Arthur helps her, shows her how to shoot and hunt. Then during the epilogue when you visit her as John, you learn she has survived all those years all on her own with Arthur's knowledge. Absolutely mind blowing, I wasn't expecting the game to go so far. Also, I feel like RD online is a story more about Rockstar than it is about the actual game.
Weirdly, I did the same Arthur side quest, and when I returned as John, I found the woman's decaying body in her cabin. That means there's even more depth to it with varying outcomes.
i think you hit the nail in the head describing Arthur as a character. He's tired and has a pessimistic view of the world because of what he's seen, but remains willing to give the benefit of the doubt. As the player, I could identify with this. His willingness to listen to others helps with our curiosity when exploring the world while his pessimistic view puts things in perspective for us. He was a great lens for us to travel to THAT America.
It’s probably the only game that really invoked emotions in me. Felt like a real story here that they created and all the other things you can do with its realism is just, something else 🙌❤️ I feel we won’t get another game like it. Red Dead Redemption 2 is already a classic just like the original.
After Rdr2 i player Ac valhallah And literally it feels so boring and fast paced. You can summon horses out of nowhere And everything is made to break your immersion. The selling point of Rdr2 is immersion for me Same for Elden ring. Both don't remind you that it's a video game you are playing
That statement is debatable. RDR2 is without a doubt a flawlessly beautiful game but I think The Last Of Us 2 has it beat. Though it's not an open world game I feel the realistic details of the world are unmatched.
This is the only game that got me deeply on an emotional level. Never before had I connected so much with the characters. I think the most significant thing that made me develop such strong relationships is the game's insane level of interactivity, especially when walking around the camp, messing around with your crew and seeing those NPCs interact with each other. I almost wanted to gather my friends, set up a campfire and sing some dirty songs, just as I did with van der Linde's gang - Ring Dang Doo for the win! :D
The Widow of Willard’s Rest, the woman you teach to hunt, is one mission that best exemplifies this sentiment as well as the sentiment of the video. It makes you slow down. It's not a fetch quest. It was that mission that just made the game for me.
I've never been so attached to a character like I was Arthur Morgan. And what's funny is initially I was miffed about play6as him when I wanted more from John's perspective because he's MC of RD1. But seeing how his character grew and developed over the chapters and then culminated in such a poignant and emotional ending with that absolutely fabulous Score and outro song just made me so emotional about his death that I couldn't pick the game up again for months once I finished it. When I did finally go back and restart as Arthur I was crying all over again because there he was healthy again and everyone else was still alive too. I've run around in the early parts of the game ever since just experiencing the atmosphere. Absolutely beautiful game and o do so hope they do a 3rd one that's a prequel to thus one, seeing the gang come together and have it end where RD2 picks up.
@@babagandu it’s well worth the price if you want an amazing gaming experience. RDR2 is by far one of the best games to ever come out. Single player is great and the online play is a lot of fun. If you are into games like GTA, you’ll likely love RDR2. If you buy it and don’t like it, just sell it for a few bucks less than you paid. I’m positive that someone will buy it from you for a slight discount. This game will be played worldwide for many years to come.
One of the best open world games, ever. The story is just.. it's perfect. Even after a decent amount of playthroughs RDR2 absolutely WRECKS me every time. Even right now I'm replaying it again.
This game made it into my alltime favorite list which is a big thing, since it joins titles like "the last ninja" on c64, "secret of mana" on snes or "ocarina of time" on n64. I was so absorbed by the story, the incredible looks and the wonderful world. It's very rare these days that a game really triggers genuine emotions in me like this one did.
This game changed my life. It was an experience from the moment I first read the title screen. To this day I play the game and it never dissapoints me nor has it ever been dissatisfying for myself. I commend Rockstar and will forever be indebted to them for the lessons and the experience that came with this game. Rockstar now is different and I have some serious problems with but this game gives me hope that what they're working on next will change more lives and do more to other people than any other.
This game was the last one I was able to really dig into, due to a lot of stuff I had to do and not enough time for playing videos games a lot. Played it on console, then wanted to play it again when it finally came out for pc, bought it for pc in sale like one to two years later and didn't play it since. For me, being a big fan of the AC games until Origins, RDR2 just easily became my new favorite game and it really doesn't feel like it has been almost 4 years since its release, more like two, lol. But hell, the two years pandemic just ruined my feeling more time anyway.
One of my top 5 favorite video games of all time. I remember the day it came in I was so excited to play it and I was so happy that it wasn’t disappointing. All the secrets and world activities really made the game come to life. I was a sucker for the first game but now this one takes the cake for me.
Arthur's journal is one of my favorite things in the game. I'm not usually a fan of games giving you a bunch of things to read, but I really enjoyed opening up his journal after moving to a new camp and reading his perspective about the events in the story. His sketches and even his handwriting are extra details that show how much effort was put into this game. also a huge fan of the ambient music
The story, the characters, the philosophy, the setting, the graphics and performance, all came together to form what in my opinion is still the best game of all time
I don’t think I’ll ever in my life have a passion and love for a video game ,I have been playing this game since august of 2019 and have played this game 17 and now on my 18th play through and I honestly don’t ever want to leave this world rockstar has created(you’ll think I’m crazy but it’s just out of passion and my utter love for this piece of art that I just can’t ever see myself stop experiencing),The characters,the realism and especially the story ,I can’t emphasize more the story part ,for me it’s the first video game to make me cry and it’s just a masterpiece in every way shape or form.
there’s a lot of rp games i’ve played that have brilliant stories and draw you in emotionally, but this one took that attachment to a whole new level. every other game when you die you get another chance through respawning and keep doing that until the story ends. this one gave me chills and made me look at my tv asking “what the hell?” when arthur’s life fades out, but the world keeps spinning. it was such a profound emotional and psychological smashing to the player making us realise this is what will happen when the earth eventually loses its hold on us.
There's always something new to discover while you're just out on the horse - I don't know how many hours I've killed just doing that. Insane amount of detail in everything that never ceases to amaze me when I load it up. Character development and overall story are truly classic and have real feeling. This is the gold standard for every open-world game from here on out.
I spend waaaay too much time on the game just wandering round on my horse, taking in the beauty, the realism and the animals living their life. I literally find something new/interesting every time I play.
I LOVE this game. It's probably the only game that, if they announced a PS5 version of it, I would pre-order no matter the price. I re-play the campaign every year, and the characters never grow dull to me. It's Rockstar's masterpiece, IMHO.
Re-play the campaign every year?! Wow. You must really like it. I completed my first play-through just a few days back but I'm conflicted whether I should re-play it or not. I do want to, but I couldn't stand seeing the whole gang break up and die and I don't think I'm prepared to experience the heartache associated with that again. I'm just exploring and completing the stranger freak missions I missed until I make up my mind. The story is really something though. Quite enjoyable, but also depressing.
After 4 years, I've probably watched something on yt, or played the game both on PS4 and PC or listened to the soundtrack just about EVERY day since its release! This game just has so much appear to me that I need to take something RDR2 related to make my day a little better.
The video my soul wanted for so long. I’m playing RDR2 like 4th time now and exploring snd completing every single small thing to make it 100%. Im deeply emotionally attached to arthur morgan’s story and man.. looks like im not getting tired of this game for years even more.
No you're doing a great job on the commentary I love it you nailed it and I'm on my third try playing Red Dead redemption 2 because the first two times I miss certain things and items to get so I had to go back on RU-vid and other people's to do the missions and all that stuff and there is a lot I want to say thank you for your video keep up the good work and you nailed it you couldn't explain it any better than and it should be
I’m on my fourth play through of this game and I’m finding and discovering things I never saw in my first few playthroughs. This game is my favorite game of all time
4 years later and its still my favorite game. its just so good. and it makes me wish rockstar would hit the brakes on the crap they have been doing and just focus on making more games like this. it also hurts knowing that it will probably be a decade before they start working on a sequel or just a long time before they make another game that hits like this one.
One of the biggest mistakes I think a player can make with this game is rushing the story. Explore. Visit camp. Collect things. Hunt. Let the story marinate in your mind for a bit before doing the next mission. Digest everything.
@@mohamedhichemmouzali6505 me too! Lmao I spent so much time rushing that I missed a lot of important dialogue and events. It's worth going back for another playthrough imo. I'm trying to take things slow now. I also find that the horse riding and map size doesn't annoy me when I actually explore and visit camp inbetween missions instead of just going from story quest to story quest. My first playthrough all I did was story quests, back-to-back. So it got frustrating how I had to travel so far all the time. Now I hunt, fish, collect things, etc. Meet new NPCs, talk to camp members. Sometimes I don't even ride my horse and we both just walk across the whole map and find so many secrets. Now I don't hate the horses anymore
Finally just got into this game Jan. 2022. When you put it all together, between depth of the storyline & how it fleshes out, the amazing visuals and details, the acting, all the side missions & exploring you can do, and so on… might well be the best game ever made. Definitely needs FPS boost on the new consoles. Even Stadia runs it at 60fps.
RDR2 is my favorite game of all time. I never got sucked into a game like I did playing RDR2. From the amazing story/map to the side quests, the legendary animals/fish, interactions with random strangers, there is no other game that has made me feel a connection like RDR2 did. I have played the game about 3 times on the PS4 and find new things every time and appreciate the fine details even more each time. I’m about to buy the PS5 and RDR2 will be the first game I play on it.
@@spark556 completely disagree the story in rdr2 is much deeper, much better characters and world building than the rdr1 hunt down your old friends plus it makes rdr1 story mean and feel much better when you do a play through after completing rdr2
@@martesdeo Imo RDR 2 is better than RDR 1 in everything except the story. That group of characters in RDR 2 just didn't feel connected well, it felt like Arthur is not the main character and not many people care about him. Also, story missions more often then not made me say: what the hell am I even doing right now and why?
@@spark556 Alright, did you even play both games? The story in this game is way more emotional and in-depth than RDR1’s. John’s story was awesome, badass, and ended with a bang. But Arthur’s is way deeper, and the way you come to realize how he came to affect everyone around him in different ways, is in the end how you realize why he’s the perfect protagonist. Flawed and tired as he is, he is also one of the best characters ever created.
RDR2 was one of my favorite games of all time. The story is masterfully executed, and the game is never afraid to take its time and let those little moments marinade. I always advise new players “take your time, don’t be in a rush. Inhabit the world.”
I'm a casual gamer who typically enjoys playing Halo, Dying light, Batman Arkham Series, and Bioshock Series, but RDR2 is probably the best game I've ever played in how complete and beautiful the experience was. You felt like you could truly immerse yourself in this world and get lost in it for days, weeks, and even months. Arthur Morgan is for me the best written character I've played to date. Bravo Rockstar. I hope we eventually see another masterpiece from you again, soon.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is easily one of the best games ever made imo. It's crazy I started replaying it and just was taking to my homies today about how good this game actually is. I been playing games basically my whole life I'm 27 the level of detail and immersion is unreal and so many things too keep you busy besides the amazing story.. top 3 all time
I thought this game was going to be good, but I just had no idea how good it was going to be. So emotionally deep, such complexity in the story and exploration. The ending and epilogue were absolute perfection. It's in my top 3 games, with BoTW and TLoU (part 1 and 2).
I am turning 60 this year. I just bought this game and it is a dream to me. I get to play my old western. Just wanted to mention Rock Star. LA Noir is one of the classic games. Rock Star does art.
I can't believe that RDR 2 came out in Oct 2018. I was so hyped for this game as i loved playing the first one. On the edge waiting for any rumor trailer or info that came out over the years leading up to the release. Somehow I still haven't gotten around to finish it. being older it's so hard to find some quiet time, uninterrupted to be able to spend a good amount of time to play story based games like this. I've probably spent more time on the online mode than the main story.
Arthur's journal is one of my favorite features of the game. It is such a great way to give us the player some insight to what Arthur is thinking and feeling as events in the game unfold
Great video keep up the good work!!! And great game when when Arthur lost his horse and Arthur died that’s the only time I ever felt attached to a character in a video game they did such a good job at telling a story.
Only problem with that is trying to hit 100% completion. Tedious doesn’t begin to describe it. Game is a 10/10 though. Up there with “The Last of Us” for me.
The graphics, and writing were just so above and beyond what had come before it. The gameplay was an imalgamation of a bunch of things we've done before in other games, but it was all done so well, and in a way that was hardcore yet still fairly casual.
Favorite game of all time for me. Preordered it, played to completion (story wise) in exactly a week. And have poured hundreds of hours into online with my friends. Holds a special place in my heart as the first Red Dead was the first game I played on the 360
Red Dead 1 and 2 are my favorite game series of all time. I really think it sets an unbeatable precedent for action games. I don’t think any game will beat its story. Just look at Last of Us 2 or Dying Light 2… good but doesn’t scratch that itch.
This is definitely one of the best games I have ever played. It's really refreshing to run through immersive story-telling like this when we are surrounded by games with shotty and short story campaigns that focus 90% on online content. I'm PRAYING for a GTA on this level of gaming
I've just finished playing the story mode for the first time today and after 30+ years of gaming, RDR2 is my favourite single player game ever. It blows my mind how much rockstar have put in this game on so many levels. I'd love to see another RDR come out, but I can't see that happening. But what great memories I'll have of this game for years to come
this is one of those games that really did it for me. like i had been in my mid 20's and grown tired of playing games. the spark was lost and this game RDR2 really made me feel the joy of video games that I hadn't experienced since hs. amazing piece of work
Bro... i bought a new gaming laptop after my last laptop being 2013 model and low end gaming... The first game i installed was rdr2 and boy was everything about it amazing and after i was done i downloaded some games and nothing could feel the same or upto the experience that i had with rdr2
You guys are right on track, in my opinion. The storyline, while long, is amazing. I wish they would have done more with Sadie and her character line, perhaps they will. Arthur Morgan is by far my favorite character of all time in any game. I never felt so much emotion behind the end of a character prior. RDR2 and the first one are amazing games and ones that will stand time. Thank you for a wonderful video!
As much as I love Arthur, I need so bad to play as Sadie. I'd love to have at least a DLC settled between chapter 6 and the epilogue where we can see how she became a bounty hunter.
@@SydBarker I 100% agree with you! Seeing her progression through the chapters was a huge part of what made Arthur even more in my eyes. Sadie was also a huge part of getting the Marston's setup on their ranch. I honestly though they were going to add DLC for her, but never did.
I love Sadie, I wish we could meet her with her husband, i think seeing her before her trauma would be really therapeutic for some people. We change so much after certain things happen, especially S trauma and loss of loved ones. I think she mentioned she used to perform music for her husband, but even after you give her a harmonica she never plays around people. I don't remember the specific details but that admission, that she simply can't do certain things in front of anyone else (basically ever again unless she's truly alone) is so heart-rending to me. I understand why she needed her revenge, and every time it's the first thing I do once it becomes available as a mission. I wish we could still posse up against obvious offenders, but my only therapy will come in forms such as Mrs. Adler's. The statute of limitations is vile that's all imma say.
I just beat this game again for the third time and I'm impressed even more each time at how beautiful and detailed the world is! Easily one of the best games I've ever played!!
just started collecting the bones but only on foot or hitchhiking. i am finding it hard to go back to a horse now. such an amazing game. i never want it to end.
I finished RDR2's story recently and loved the whole experience, everything about the game was beautiful and amazing. As we play the game; we really get to learn about Arthur Morgan and understand him on a human level. Everything he says or does has meaning to his character. That's some good writing, acting, gameplay, music-- just, everything about it. What a great game, truly.
Such a phenomenal game. In every single way. I've yet to see a game that has the story, graphics, gunplay art style, massive well made open world, memorable characters (quality AI as well) and so much more.
So I played it on xbox one in 2018. I thought it was the most beautiful game then.. Here I am in 2024 playing it on PC and holy crap, man... It's like a brand new game. Everything is on ultra and high frame rate, surround sound headphones... It is UNREAL. To me, this is THE GAME that has set the example for many to come... And, just like other people commenting below, I feel almost ripped off by other games. Nothing has compared to RDR2. Nothing has reached the beauty and realism like it has with RDR2. I think this is why so many people are excited for GTA6 because (although its not the wild wild west) they will get that realism back in some shape or form. RDR2 should be re-visited. ESPECIALLY on PC (if you can). It will elevate your experience and immerse you in ways you didn't think were possible.
I was in mid of a depression due to my unemployment, life issues and some financial issues, this masterpiece took me away from all that and transferred me to another world, where I spent hours just seeing what life could offer. The story itself gave me a lot of hope and Arthur was a brave dude who bite all his pain and moves on. This game helped me in life and was like a friend who always gives and never disappoints, (had also some struggles and disagreements too aka the Exotic missions 😂). I know I sound a bit dramatic but that is what this game means to me.
This game is a masterpiece of world design and storytelling. The level of immersion RDR2 offers is really unparalleled compared to other open world games. It really feels more like a Wild West sim than a video game. Plus this game really does have the best voice acting I’ve ever heard in a game.. ohh man I could talk for hours why RDR2 is so amazing
@@moes95 might speak more about your personal attention span rather than anything else. Snow bit in the beginning is a tutorial and I guess an effective filter for fortnite people
@@SmoothOperador agreed. The beginning is a bit slow for some people’s liking I’m sure but it’s worth getting through. After my first play through I learned a lot that helped me with my 2nd time through.
