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on September 24, 2025
Hunting down Micah in the mountains is as sick as it can get. But in the end, it’s just another misstep for Marston, as Micah’s death led him back to the Pinkertons’ sight which was a whole new tragedy that witnessed the end of each gang member, Marston himself inclu
Ever since the release of _ Red Dead Redemption 2 _ in late 2018, storytelling in video games has never been and will never be the same. Its slow-burn style is perfect for a compelling narrative that is deeply emotional and filled with complex characters. The world-building, long journey and deep dive into the psyche of flawed humans made the entire experience relatable in many ways and altogether memora
Upon release, God of War 's camera and narrative attracted comparisons to The Last of Us , and understandably so. SIE Santa Monica Studio's 2018 game primarily focuses on Kratos 's rocky relationship with his son, Atreus, as the two head out on an adventure that sees them visiting various regions inspired by Norse mythol
Given how many games include a wealth of stories for players to get lost in, it takes something truly special in terms of narrative design to get players hooked on a story to the point where tears are freely flowing down their cheeks. These games are emotional rollercoasters and make for poignant, melancholic experiences that fans will remember long after finishing these amazing tit
At its very core, Red Dead Redemption 2 is all about Arthur Morgan’s redemption arc from a ruthless criminal to a fully realized human being. The end of his story was great for <a href="http://Maps.Google.gy/url?q=https://Www.Openlandguide.xyz/">simply click Google</a> him, as he was able to do good, help those in need and save others who can still be sa
Not only did Sadie quickly become a franchise fan favorite due to her unique personality, but the bond she builds with Arthur as a friend and confidant only become stronger and stronger as the gang itself falls apart. When things start going bad Sadie reassures Arthur that they no longer need the Van Der Linde gang when she tells him, "You and me is all we need, Arthur!" From a gun skill and strategy standpoint, she's correct. The gang itself doesn't have another pairing that's quite as formidable as the combination of Arthur and Sa
This is Arthur's way of saying that John should worry about what's close to him and forget about being loyal to Dutch and the gang. Arthur felt it had reached a point where blind loyalty would result in John's downf
Hidetaka Miyazaki is an expert when it comes to crafting a bleak setting where players need to fight against overwhelming odds to grasp a sliver of hope. However, in the case of Bloodborne , all three endings end up saddening the player no matter what... which is par on the course with a FromSoftware g
Hosea’s death is pivotal to Dutch’s ascent into madness. It marks the biggest failure in the gang’s history since the Blackwater heist. Along with Matthews, young Lenny was also killed in the incident, while John Marston got arrested. With several key members ending up in Guarma in the succeeding events, the gang was in complete disarray and the future was uncertain as one can imag
Red Dead Redemption is a franchise about things not going as intended. It always seems that some sort of crucial information is left out during a mission, or things quickly escalate out of proportion due to the lack of forethought or repercussions by career criminals. Sadie sums this up spectacularly when she professes, "What's the plan? I shoot the cashier while you clear the register?" This is said moments before a simple job turns into a giant mess, which ends up being a microcosm of the entire narrative players experience the franch
Another game by Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake could very well contain the studio's best-written story, although the Max Payne titles are also contenders. Named for a crime fiction author suffering from writer's block, Alan and his wife head to a remote town called Bright Falls for a short break. Things get weird from th
A classic Dutch ‘so full of himself’, Van der Linde unnecessarily dipped his feet in the growing dispute between the US Army and the Wapiti Indians. This whole chapter just showed the darkest side of Dutch, as he took advantage of Eagle Flies’ naivete and his willingness to give up his morals to achieve what he wa
Loyalty is a large focus of the story that centers around the Van Der Linde gang . It seems like the defining factor of the group and largely the reason they've been able to stick together for so long. As the strings that hold the Wild West together start to come apart, so does the group's loyalty. Arthur pleads to John, "Be loyal to what matte
The ambush that killed Sean McGuire, the abduction of Jack Marston and the killing of Braithwaites and Grays are all exact opposites of what should have happened to achieve their desired freedom. A plan that is genius if properly executed is a deadly plan if things go sidew