That's certainly not the case with Grand Theft Auto V . Not only does it have a meticulous and lovingly recreated Los Angeles , but it's incredibly dense and packed with things to do, people and things to see, and random events that make the world feel lived

The Star Wars prequels are by no means perfect. Despite their flaws, though, the Star Wars prequels do have a solid plot at work. Literature is rife with powerful tales of heroes' tragic spirals into becoming the villain, from the once honorable Macbeth's betrayal of his king and country to Harvey Dent's path to becoming Two-Face and Walter White's journey from hardworking family man to maniacal drug lord. Every medium has them, and video games are no exception: from Bioshock 's jarring "Would You Kindly" revelation to the groundbreaking moment players realize Dormin's plans in Shadow of the Colossus . Red Dead is uniquely positioned, though, in that it can take the stories of the previous games which established the gang's tragic demise because of their erratic leader and wind back the clock to a time when he was still a hero. Before there was Vader, there was Anakin, and before there was the Van Der Linde Gang, there was Du

While the first Red Dead did have some cadence of the outlaw lifestyle, players never got the full gang experience. Rockstar made up for this in the very first chapter of Red Dead Redemption 2 story Dead 2 when the gang robs a train owned by the oil baron Leviticus Cornw

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

Many great side stories exist alongside the heart-wrenching events of **Red Dead Redemption 2 ** . As Arthur and John experience the trials and adventures of others, their personalities are also explored more deeply, beyond usual criminal activities and the troubles of the gang. The Stranger Missions successfully flesh out the massive open world, making it feel less empty and more al

Nigel is also living a fabricated life, as he has written to Tom and told him that Gavin and himself are " rich and living in big mansions with servants ". Clearly, that isn't the case, otherwise, Nigel wouldn't be wandering the plains of America shouting his friend's name. Perhaps Nigel and Gavin did come to America together, but the untamed nature of the Old West made Gavin decent prey for gunslingers, and he is now in a wooden box somewhere in the desert, leaving Nigel to falsify his fate in an attempt to manipulate himself to believe that Gavin isn't dead. Or, perhaps life in 19th-century America and the unfamiliar heat has driven Nigel ins

But then again, its uniqueness is exactly why players love it - that and the nostalgia. But u/-Captain- doesn't like it, writing , "Seems like it is thrown in there for no other reason than just being the

While Valentine is a place players will likely pass through frequently, and is at the center of several story missions, it can be easy for players to miss out on the adventure of the two brothers. They will only appear within Valentine and its surrounding areas, a territory which can be thoroughly explored during the earlier sections of the game. Seeing the Stranger Mission through to the end results in an amusing outcome for the brothers and Helen, and the increasing level of shenanigans are enjoyable for Arthur Morgan and players al

Perhaps the easiest to miss are the most time consuming ones: the collectibles. Deborah MacGuiness can be found at a dig site, where she requests either John Marston or Arthur Morgan dig up dinosaur bones hidden around the map. Finding all the bones will allow players to view a cutscene of the strange creature's completed skeletal assembly. Like many paleontological presentations from earlier time periods, the construction of the bones is flawed, but it remains a sight to behold, and is easily missed if players falter in their collecting. Similarly, the " Smoking and Other Hobbies " mission requires players to locate and obtain hidden sets of cigarette cards around Red Dead Redemption 2's __ map . These can be found throughout the map, similarly to dinosaur bones, as well as in certain cartons of cigarettes. Players can receive rewards from the gentleman that offers the Stranger Mission if enough full sets are obtained. Both of these goals can be accomplished passively as players go through Red Dead Redemption 2's main st

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

Tied with the "sluggish pace" criticism of RDR 2 is its strict adherence to realism. Some people find this an artful intent, others think it needlessly frustrating. To some, the game's weirdly strict adherence to realism overwrites its sense of fun, limiting imagination and creativity (not to mention slowing the pace to a snail's cra