Just when we think we know all that there is to know about Red Dead Redemption 2, another fan discovers details we missed.
One such discovery is a subtle yet powerful parallel between Arthur and John, further confirming that few – if any – publishers can compete with Rockstar Games when it comes to storytelling.
There are plenty of “secrets” that will change the game’s ending, be it because it offers a new piece of information you’d previously overlooked, or because you discovered the “final” ending of this emotive tale.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is incredible, so much so that we never tire of seeing its launch trailer. How about you?
The latest secret wowing the Red Dead Redemption 2 fandom is the way in which Arthur and John’s experiences mirror each other.
During Arthur’s rescue of John, the beloved protagonist is approached by three wolves coming over the horizon; at the end of the game, when John is trying to avenge Arthur, three men approach him in the same formation.
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It’s subtle – to the point it’s easily missed – yet once you see it, it adds another layer of heartache we're not emotionally ready for.
Such a “cool parallel” has fans wishing they could play the game afresh, “What I wouldn't give to go into this game completely blind again and pick up on all those things for the first time,” shared a player.
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Elsewhere, someone said, “This is a great post. No explanation [is needed], yet [it’s] completely revealing.”
Seeing the images side by side, the symbolism steeped into the very pixels of the scenes, makes for a poignant moment of realisation. “Arthur saves John from wolves, and then John avenged Arthur against ‘wolves’.”
We hope that GTA VI is half the game that Red Dead Redemption 2 is; if Rockstar manages that, it will be unstoppable despite its controversies.
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