Dutch’s origins as a runaway from his impoverished family struggling to make it, and his turn to thievery for survival, also lay the foundation for the gang itself. Dutch feels like an outsider in the frontier, a misfit that dreams of a better life. As such, he collects other outsiders struggling to make it and brings them into his family. He finds a brother in Hosea when they try to rob each other, similar to Anakin finding a brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the two form the bedrock of the Van Der Linde Gang. Dutch then finds sons in Arthur and John , another pair of unfortunate kids trying to survive, and the stage is set for Dutch’s series of betrayals in RDR2 . As Anakin turned his back on Obi-Wan and caused Padme’s demise, so too does Dutch turn his back on Hosea and set in motion the destruction of John and Art
Continuing such a journey would require Sadie to seek new help and operate outside the law once more in the foreign country, making her yet another incredible character faced with moral quandaries, and could bring her in contact with one of Red Dead Redemption ‘s best characters , Landon Ricketts. The wily old gunslinger played a major role in John’s expedition through Mexico, and he could play a similar role for Sadie, providing both fan service for players and sage advice for Mrs. Adler. Ricketts’ message for John about jumping from one side of the fence to another would be just as relevant for Sadie, and could foreshadow her eventual decision as it did John’s downf
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
However, in Batman: Arkham Knight, the Scarecrow manages to defeat the Dark Knight after all. He doesn’t succeed in turning Gotham into a city of fear, but he does manage to uncover Batman’s identity, forcing him and Alfred to blow up the Wayne manor, either committing suicide or hiding underground to protect their allies and loved o
Rockstar has been one of the most acclaimed developers of this generation, largely for the incredible narratives it creates. While the GTA franchise is certainly Rockstar’s crown jewel, the studio’s most impressive narrative is arguably the story told throughout Red Dead Redemption _ and Red Dead Redemption 2 _ . Choosing to move back in time with RDR2 made a lot of sense given how the original game ended. Making a direct sequel would have been tricky at the least, but beyond that, Rockstar’s decision to move back in time actually changes the overall direction of the entire franchise and possibly for RDR3 as w
While Dutch may not have a Chosen One-type prophecy driving his narrative, it would be hard to convince him of it. Dutch believes unequivocally that he is destined to make a utopia for him and his own that fits his fantasy of a free frontier. The original Red Dead Redemption showed Dutch at the very end of his journey when he had no cards left up his sleeve, but even then the enigmatic leader had the last word and ended things on his own terms. When the story roles back to the downfall of the Van Der Linde Gang in RDR2, players see a much more nuanced Dutch with more of the charm and bravado for which he’s known, but that slowly fades as the story progresses. Even as the game foreshadows that he is getting sloppy and erratic, Dutch still showcases hints at the man he was , who was able to inspire all the members to follow
Emmet Granger is a gunslinger-turned-hog-farmer, and he’s keen to teach Arthur a lesson in hog care before he will tell him anything about Jim ‘Boy’ Calloway. Arthur reluctantly agrees, which sees him spend a good couple of minutes picking up pig manure while trying to wheedle some stories out of Gran
It’s a foregone conclusion that Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats Dead Redemption 2 looks better than Grand Theft Auto V . GTA V is five years older after all, and in the larger gaming timeframe, five years can be a lifetime . Red Dead Redemption 2 looks better in nearly every aspect, whether it be fine detail in things like hair, clothing, environments, weapons, or in the exquisite lighting sys
The Far Cry franchise introduces us to some of the evilest characters in video games . Far Cry 5 offers multiple endings, and all of them seem vague and open to speculation. But the bad ending in this title, however we interpret it, is a big win for the villain, S
