Epic Red Dead Redemption 2 video shows how cool a companion system would be

A Red Dead Redemption 2 Fan shared a video of Dutch’s gang showing how cool a companion system could have been. While Red Dead Redemption 2 was a huge success, this feature might have made it an even more memorable adventure.

Although it is a numerical continuation, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to its predecessor. The plot follows Butch Van der Linde and his gang as they travel through the American Southwest in search of opportunities. The Van der Linde gang includes Arthur Morgan, Josiah Trelawney, Micah Bell, Simon Pearson and others, some of whom quickly became fan favorites. Players can also learn about the backstory of the first game’s protagonist, John Marston. While the Red Dead Redemption 2 Although the gangs’ story was successfully told with numerous branching plot points, one player pointed out the missed potential of a companion system.

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Reddit user Itchy-Engine6605 recently posted a clip of Red Dead Redemption 2 which focuses on the Van der Linde gang riding in formation on their horses. Arthur rides in the middle, with the rest of the gang on either side. While similar moments occur fairly regularly in the game, the Reddit user points out that a companion system might have improved the experience. The player can complete several side quests that add context and background to various members of the gang, but a companion system might have allowed them to get to know these characters better. There is also a missed opportunity for role-playing experiences that increase a player’s immersion in Red Dead Redemption 2‘s Western setting.

How could a companion system work for Red Dead Redemption 2?

Games like Fallout4, Mass Effect 3And Skyrim have extensive companion systems that develop specific characters in each game. These companions often agree or disagree with a player’s decisions and offer different dialogues depending on the conversation. With Red Dead Redemption 2Since the characters of “The Last Man: The …

As Red Dead Redemption 2 Since it only occasionally receives major updates, it’s unlikely that it will receive a companion system in the future. The PC version of the game includes a companion mod that offers an experience similar to Itchy-Engine6605’s idea. This mod allows players to team up with characters like Javier, John, Bill, and Hosea, but since it’s not included in the base version, it lacks in comparison to what Rockstar could have achieved with a companion system.

Red Dead Redemption 2

RDR2 is a western action/adventure game from Rockstar. It is a prequel to Red Dead Redemption and stars Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who travels the land avoiding and fighting other outlaws, the government, and anyone else looking to cause trouble.

Approved

26 October 2018

ESRB

M for adults: Blood and brutality, intense violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug and alcohol use

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