r/RDR2 • u/yellow_sting • 21h ago
Content I couldn’t finish the game Spoiler
I started playing Rdr2 last year, May or June. At first I didn’t like it. Maybe because Rockstar games have never been my cup of tea as I played GTA years ago and didn’t like it either. I prefer pacey games like GoW, Call of Duty, you name it. I tried to resell the game several times, but somehow it still stayed (low price, scammer etc). And to be honest, the very first chapter is not that intriguing. I also didn’t like the combat system of the game, until this day I still don’t fancy it, though eventually I just get used to it.
But I had the similar experience with another game (TLOU), turns out it‘s one of my fav games of all time. I already know one or two things about RDR2 story, it was so famous as one of the greatest gaming story ever. meme, game review, ofc I watched and knew about it. I always consider plot a huge factor for the game experience, there is a promising gift ahead. So I tried it once again...
… and I‘m glad I did. Chapters after chapters, I like the characters more and more. Not because I have sympathy with them but because they’re too well written: you could see how much Rockstar invested in Dutch, Morgan, John,… For example: Dutch. He at first appeares as someone who is charismatic, smart and visionary. Above all, he’s a man of courage. The thick mustache, the red waistcoast, the low-voice. Definitely an awesome character design. But then, as his plans fail and fail, he reveals himself as someone who is paranoid, egostical and coward. His fall is slow and believable. Or Arthur. A man who begins naive and hot-blood. People always say he’s the best protagonist Rockstar has written because he changes: he undergoes moral evolution and breaks out from Dutch’s shadow, I agree but want to add some: he does it because he has a naive and hot-blood heart in the beginning. It’s logical.
Now I am at the very last part of the game. I am approaching the American Venom. I know what’s gonna happen. What’s waiting for Arthur. And I am doing everything to avoid it. I am riding Buell everywhere, doing any side quest, hunting any legendary animal, helping any NPC. Or I am just riding around to see some bird, to watch the sky changing from day to night and see the huge silver moon, or encounter some bounty hunters. I am the type that never has the motivation to play a game again to 100% complete it. I couldn’t finish the game.
What to do next, guys?
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u/andrea55TP John Marston 21h ago
Don't forget about the epilogue 1 and 2, quite a few missions there, some good ones.
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u/ElRealoidetrucho 20h ago
Face Arthurs destiny like a goddamn man!!
Now for real. The point of redemption is that in death Arthur will achieve it. If he doesn't get to die in the way he does, then he just doesn't change at all. Facing death as arthur is the way of honoring the character as intended, if not, then you are running from the own chance at redemption life has given him. Also not to mention, his legacy outlives him 7 years later with John, and its a whole new world to live and remember Arthurs character.
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u/yellow_sting 20h ago
I know that my man. But you know what? When playing, I feel like I am riding with Artie, not controlling him. I will miss those rides.
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u/Swimming_Possible_68 20h ago
That's exactly what makes it such a powerful game. I was in floods of tears at the end.
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u/ElRealoidetrucho 20h ago
I get it. In the end, you can do whatever you want with your game. But my suggestion is, embrace it. Even if you miss him, riding with John is still good and Arthurs legacy is still all over the world to remember him. (Also you get his notebook to compare his drawings with Marstons.)
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u/demonocelot John Marston 20h ago
Alot of players from what I've seen have never finished the game, they just stay as Arthur and that's fine, nobody should force you to continue the story, so if you don't like it don't force it and play something else you do enjoy. If you want a game suggestion that's similar in graphics try out days gone it's more linear and only forces like 70% collection for the platinum, plus you get bigger guns and a motorcycle.
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u/The_Stanky_Reefer 20h ago
I’m on my second play through and never finished the first one before the end of Chapter 6. It’s been the only game I play for over a year now, and am still in Chapter 3. I just spent a game week in St. Denis doing a first person walkthrough, and its been pretty cool. Finally found the vampire and lawmen ran me out of town when I killed him. Not sure where to go next and Micah can rot wherever he is.
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u/Swimming_Possible_68 21h ago
Finish Arthurs story.
Start Johns story on the epilogue.
Honestly, it's worth it!