Red Dead Redemption 2: A Game that Leaves a Lasting Impact
Red Dead Redemption 2 is deeply affecting for many players, as the Rockstar game's captivating story and well-crafted characters have left a deep, lasting impact on players. With Red Dead Redemption 2's release date, there's been plenty of discussion about what makes the Western game so special, with its storytelling and character development standing out as exceptional.
While there's been some pushback from players who didn't love the story or characters, it's hard to deny the game's ability to evoke strong emotional responses.
One redditor shares their personal experience playing Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time, and being moved to tears during a particular scene.
"I'm not sure what it was, but the game had me bawling at various points," the player writes. "The ending scene with Sadie and Jack especially got me, and there was one scene towards the end that I'm not gonna spoil that just got me really emotional. I'm not really an emotional guy but this game really made me feel something."
"I cried during the scene talking to the nun about death," another user replies. "I cried after Jack dies. I cried when I killed Dutch. I still can't believe how much this game got to me."
Other players echo the same sentiments, sharing how the game has become one of their all-time favorites, and has changed their perception of what a good story, and even a good game, can be.
"There are few games that have left such a mark on me," one user writes. "The emotional journey of Arthur, the masterful storytelling, and the overwhelming impact of the game's scenes have all left me in awe."
"Definitely play the first one too," another replies. "I think it's even better."
"The Last of Us is my favorite game and it's really up there when it comes to emotional impact, but I gotta give it to Red Dead Redemption 2," another comments. "The way it made me feel connected to the characters and explore themes of good and evil was unlike anything I've ever experienced. I love the game's ability to make me feel like I'm actually part of the story."
For those of you who haven't played Red Dead Redemption 2, or who haven't finished it yet, there are also some suggestions to play other narrative-heavy games, such as The Last of Us.
Regardless of whether you've played the game yourself, the ability for a game to elicit such a strong emotional response is worth recognizing, and the comments on the Red Dead Redemption 2 subreddit reveal just how well Rockstar has done in this regard.
One player shares their story of playing the game after their grandfather died, and how Red Dead Redemption 2's scenes featuring the song "Unshaken" resonated in a powerful way.
Another replies, "I played it right after my dad died," and goes on to describe the impact of Arthur's journey and the game's ending, which left them with "an empty feeling, a sense of loss."
"When I play good games I don't cry," another user writes. "Not because I'm a grown man who denies shedding a tear but because I'm usually too in the zone to be moved. Red Dead Redemption 2 is the only game that made me cry."
The overall consensus is that Red Dead Redemption 2 is an exceptional game, and that its storytelling and character development are masterful. There is some dissent, with one user expressing disappointment in the game's story, characters, and controls, but it's clear that many players have had incredibly meaningful experiences with the game, and that it will go down as one of the best of all time.
If you're looking for more emotionally impactful games, check out our suggestions for the best games like The Last of Us, or maybe try some of the other games like Ghost Song that we've found, as well.
