Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 has left players reeling in its wake, as the Rockstar game has provoked a wide range of reactions from players. Some players have been struck by the poignancy of the scene where Arthur sacrifices himself for John, while others have expressed outright revulsion at the character Micah. But what’s behind these reactions? Why does Red Dead Redemption 2’s storytelling resonate so strongly with players?
The discussion started with a user mentioning how they had cried during the above scene, and the subsequent discussion touched on the poignancy of Red Dead Redemption 2’s storytelling and the emotions it provokes. This prompted a number of other players to share their stories of playing games with friends and the strong emotional connections they formed with both the characters and the stories.
“I cried during Arthur’s death and the ‘it had to be me’ scene,” one user says. “The former because it was obvious he was going to die but I was still hoping he wouldn’t. The latter because of the buildup.”
“The Last of Us,” “The Witcher 3,” and “Ghost of Tsushima” are among some of the other games that have left similar strong impressions on players, with the emotional depth and storytelling resonating with players and leaving them with lasting impressions.
“To be fair, I played the first half as Micah,” one user replies to the original comment. “So in a way I have him to thank for putting things into perspective.” Another user references the numbers sequence from Black Ops and their reaction to it, describing the moment as “one of the most surreal and emotional moments in gaming for me.”
The discussion also touches on Red Dead Redemption 2’s story, with a number of players expressing their dislike for the character Micah and expressing a strong desire to kill him again in a game. There’s also a couple of jokes about a “The Last of Tsushima: The Red Dead Hunt” mash-up game.
Nonetheless, the conversation shows a lot of genuine love for Red Dead Redemption 2 and the storytelling it provides, with a number of players bringing up their experiences of being emotionally moved by games like “Uncharted 4,” “God of War,” and “Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons,” with the dialogue “don’t be sorry father. Be better,” from “God of War” in particular brought up as a particularly powerful moment.
You can read the full discussion here on Reddit.
