Players who return for part 3 of the mission find that Dragic meets a pretty sticky end . But for those who don’t, Dragic’s big reveal turns into a pretty lackluster affair. Arthur sums it up with a trademark dry comment: "I just saw a machine waddle a few ste

Similarly, in the original Star Wars trilogy, fans were introduced to one of the most iconic villains of all time and were given fragments of Vader's backstory, but viewers were still largely only presented with the knowledge that once there was a good man before he put on the helmet. By the time the original trilogy is over, viewers know that Darth Vader was once a promising young Jedi, but they don't know that actual character, only that he once existed. The prequel trilogy gave layers and depth to the man who would become Lord Vader, painting a portrait of a passionate and ambitious youth not all too unlike how Dutch's young self is referenced in RDR2 . Each had a vision of the world they wanted to make, and, like Anakin, even as Dutch's plans continued to fail , they were still plans initially made with the best of intenti

The conflicts are certainly different for Anakin and Dutch, the outcomes even more so, but the nature of their stories is still very similar. They are both characters who bring about the very things they are trying to avoid in their quest for the life they want. Blinded by selfishness and greed, they each make mistake after mistake not realizing they are creating their own downfall, from rushing into situations without proper planning to trusting people they know they shouldn't. A hero's demise and the rise of a villain are timeless tales in every form of literature, and Red Dead Redemption _ and Red Dead Redemption 2 _ already set in motion that narrative for Dutch. This, paired with the fact that moving forward in time with RDR3 presents massive struggles, makes continuing the prequel trajectory an ideal fit. Doing so gives fans the opportunity to see a young Dutch van der Linde in a similar way that Star Wars fans saw the boy who would one day become Darth Va

For Anakin Skywalker, his motivator was the love for his family. Anakin's inability to prevent his mother's death and his fear of losing Padme exacerbate his transformation, but the seeds of this change were present even before. Anakin was always brash and struggled to control his emotions, often acting in the moment without thinking through his actions. Dutch's love is more abstract than loving another person, but the love of an ideal is just as powerful and dangerous if it's not pursued with care. Dutch is not without the motivations of wanting a family, though. Little is revealed about Dutch's life before the gang , but the pieces that RDR2 does show displays his longing for a family that is free of the burdens of the front

It doesn't get much better, or more unique, than Saint Denis. Red Dead Redemption 2 is primarily concerned with the approach of modernization and civilization, and Saint Denis is its physical embodiment. It's by far the largest city in the game, its streets packed with wagons, pedestrians, and hor

Rockstar Games' **Red Dead Redemption 2 Blog Dead Redemption 2 ** is a sprawling western adventure loaded with detail, and like Red Dead Redemption , there are plenty of mysteries and oddities to discover within its sizeable open-world map. Activities such as hunting, gambling, fishing, chores around camp, and discovering RDR2's many in-game collectibles all offer up plenty of variety to occupy playt

While attending Charles Chatenay's gallery showing, chaos erupts as the dainty people of St. Denis realize the man has painted their loved ones all in the nude. As they slap their way in and out of the gallery, Arthur has a rambunctious and highly entertaining time, and it's truly a pleasure for players to wa

Eventually, though, he finds the last one, who weeps and articulates to John how his species is done for now. John clumsily tries to justify the killings, but the creature shoots back, "We eat berries and mushrooms, you fool!" It's one of the most quoted RDR cutscenes because, after the main game puts John through such a harrowing journey, it's just so utterly jarring and out-th

It's an epic scene, where nearly the entire gang rides out and watches the train roll through snow-covered hills and valleys. The score is incredible, with electric guitar riffs and fast-paced drumbeats playing in the background. Even though the robbery starts out botched, players can't help but get hyped over what they're about to do. It's a fantastic crescendo to get players really hooked in the game from the very st

While dying on a hill facing the sunrise, Arthur lays it all out for Dutch: how he was deceived, how John was the only winner in this situation, and how he truly gave Dutch all he had. And for the first time, Dutch seems to really see him and hear him, as he quietly listens with an intense gaze. This scene is cemented as a truly poetic moment in gaming, since while Arthur always deserved better, he does, in the end, get the death he wanted: with his loved ones safe, while he faces the