Returning to Red Dead Redemption 2
Summary
TLDRThe speaker shares their deep appreciation for Rockstar Games, particularly highlighting the immersive worlds of Grand Theft Auto 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2. They discuss the detailed architecture, dramatic lighting, and realistic physics that contribute to the games' appeal. Despite some criticisms regarding mission design and the wanted system, the speaker is captivated by the narrative, character development, and the vast, beautifully crafted open worlds that evoke a strong emotional response. They also delve into the impact of mods in enhancing their gaming experience, allowing for greater personalization and engagement with the game.
Takeaways
- đī¸ The speaker has a deep connection with New York City, drawing parallels between the city's atmosphere and its representation in media, including video games like Grand Theft Auto 4.
- đŽ Grand Theft Auto 4 had a significant impact on the speaker, influencing their decision to live in a big city and appreciating the game's detailed architecture and dramatic lighting.
- đšī¸ The speaker admires Rockstar Games for their ability to capture the essence of large cities like New York and the American wilderness in their games, despite some design flaws.
- đ Red Dead Redemption 2 is highly praised for its beautiful art design, detailed map, and historical authenticity, offering an immersive experience of the American wilderness.
- đĨī¸ Playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC enhanced the speaker's experience, with improved graphics and smoother interactions, making them reluctant to return to console gaming.
- đ§ The speaker used mods to improve and personalize their gameplay experience, addressing issues like the wanted system, in-game economy, and character movement.
- đĄī¸ A specific mod, 'Humidity and Temperature Overhaul', added a layer of realism to Red Dead Redemption 2 by making clothing choices affect health and stamina in different weather conditions.
- đī¸ The 'Camp Anywhere' mod allowed for more player choice in where to set up camp, enhancing the exploration and immersion in the game world.
- đ The speaker's perspective on Red Dead Redemption 2 shifted from focusing on its flaws to appreciating the emotional and narrative depth of the game.
- đļ The game's soundtrack was highly commended for its ability to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact of the game, leaving a lasting impression on the player.
- đ The speaker concludes that Red Dead Redemption 2, despite its imperfections, is a masterpiece created by a dedicated team, offering a rich and immersive gaming experience.
Q & A
What is the speaker's initial impression of New York City?
-The speaker views New York City as one of the most popular and populated places on Earth, with iconic locations like Time Square and Central Park. They mention a strong connection with the city, feeling like they are in New York at the moment of speaking.
Which video game had a significant impact on the speaker's perception of a big city?
-Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA 4) had a significant impact on the speaker's perception of a big city, particularly New York, as it captured the atmosphere and feel of the city in a way that resonated with their own experiences.
How does the speaker describe their experience living in the city compared to playing GTA 4?
-The speaker describes living in the city as being akin to the 'rat hole' aspect of GTA 4, but also appreciates the scope, detail, and dramatic lighting of the city, much like the game's representation.
What are the speaker's thoughts on Rockstar Games' design philosophy?
-The speaker admires Rockstar's ability to capture the essence and atmosphere of vast settings like New York City or the American wilderness in their games, despite some design elements being outdated or linear.
How does the speaker feel about Red Dead Redemption 2's portrayal of the American wilderness?
-The speaker feels that Red Dead Redemption 2 captures the feeling of the American wilderness beautifully, with impressive art design, attention to detail, and a sense of realism that immerses the player in the game world.
What improvements did the speaker notice when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC compared to PS4?
-The speaker noticed that the game looked even better and felt smoother on PC, with a higher frame rate improving interaction and overall gameplay experience.
What is the speaker's opinion on the mods available for Red Dead Redemption 2?
-The speaker found mods to be a crucial part of their revisiting experience, as they enhanced and improved various aspects of the game, such as adding a brisk walk speed and overhauling the weather system for more realism.
How does the speaker feel about the camp system in Red Dead Redemption 2?
-Initially, the speaker was frustrated with the camp system, but after using a mod that allowed for custom camp placement, their opinion improved significantly, as it added more player choice and immersion.
What is the speaker's stance on the main protagonist, Arthur Morgan, in Red Dead Redemption 2?
-The speaker highly appreciates Arthur Morgan as a compelling character, even going so far as to consider him their favorite protagonist in any video game.
How does the speaker view the narrative and character relationships in Red Dead Redemption 2?
-The speaker views the narrative and character relationships in Red Dead Redemption 2 as deeply layered and well-crafted, with even minor NPCs having impactful interactions with Arthur.
What is the speaker's final verdict on Red Dead Redemption 2 as a game?
-The speaker considers Red Dead Redemption 2 an imperfect yet beautiful game, likening it to an album by their favorite band, where not every track may be a hit, but the overall experience is still highly enjoyable and immersive.
Outlines
đī¸ New York City and Grand Theft Auto 4
The paragraph discusses the author's love for New York City and its representation in media, particularly in video games. The author highlights Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA 4) as a game that had a significant impact on them, capturing the essence of New York City. The author expresses admiration for Rockstar Games' ability to condense the atmosphere of a massive city like New York into a game, and despite some outdated game design elements, they continue to be fascinated by Rockstar's games.
đŽ Gaming Experience with Opera GX
The paragraph delves into the author's gaming experience and their use of Opera GX as a web browser for gamers. The author appreciates the GX Corner feature, which keeps them updated on gaming news, free games, deals, and new releases. They also discuss the convenience of Opera GX's quick import tool for transferring data from a previous browser and its compatibility with Google Chrome extensions. The author's enthusiasm for gaming is evident as they describe how Opera GX enhances their gaming experience.
đ˛ Red Dead Redemption 2: Enhanced by Mods
This paragraph focuses on the author's return to playing Red Dead Redemption 2, enhanced by various mods that improve the gameplay experience. The author discusses the game's stunning visuals, detailed art design, and historical authenticity. They also talk about the impact of mods that address issues like the wanted system, in-game economy, and character movement. The author expresses how mods like 'camp anywhere' and 'weather overhaul' add to the game's immersion and realism, making the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 even more engaging.
đĨ The Power of Red Dead Redemption 2's Narrative
The paragraph emphasizes the power of Red Dead Redemption 2's narrative and its impact on the author. The author reflects on how the game's linear missions and restrictive design initially frustrated them, but upon revisiting the game, they found joy in playing as Arthur Morgan and experiencing the story. The author appreciates the game's focus on feelings rather than complex thinking, and how the narrative is enriched by player choices, especially regarding the honor system. The paragraph also touches on the game's soundtrack and how it elevates the emotional depth of the story.
đļ The Music and Legacy of Red Dead 2
In this paragraph, the author praises the original score of Red Dead 2, likening it to an imperfect album by their favorite band. They discuss how the game's music, including its themes and variations, contributes to the emotional experience of playing the game. The author also reflects on the narrative of both Red Dead Redemption games, highlighting the tragic and flawed characters of Arthur and John Marston. They contemplate the implications of the characters' actions and sacrifices, and how these contribute to the overall tragedy and accomplishment of the stories.
đĨ Reflecting on Red Dead 2's Impact
The final paragraph is a reflection on the impact of Red Dead 2 on the author. They discuss the game's narrative dissonance and how it doesn't detract from the overall experience. The author expresses their admiration for the game's protagonist, Arthur Morgan, and how he has become their favorite video game character. They also touch on the game's depiction of the outlaw lifestyle and the moral complexities it presents. The author concludes by acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the developers in creating such an immersive and emotionally rich world.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄNew York City
đĄGrand Theft Auto 4 (GTA 4)
đĄRockstar Games
đĄRed Dead Redemption 2
đĄGame Mods
đĄNarrative Dissonance
đĄHonor System
đĄArthur Morgan
đĄImmersive Gameplay
đĄOpen World
đĄGame Mechanics
Highlights
Grand Theft Auto 4 had a significant impact on the user's perception of New York City, showcasing the power of video games in shaping urban environments.
The user's fascination with Rockstar Games' ability to condense the atmosphere of massive cities like New York into a video game is a testament to the company's design prowess.
Red Dead Redemption 2's detailed art design, level of detail, and historical authenticity contribute to its status as one of the most beautiful games ever created.
The user's experience with mods in Red Dead Redemption 2 enhanced the gameplay by addressing issues like the inconsistent wanted system and busted in-game economy.
The introduction of a mod that allows for optimal dressing according to weather conditions in Red Dead Redemption 2 significantly improved the game's realism and immersion.
The 'Camp Anywhere' mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 provided the user with a greater sense of freedom and personal engagement with the game world.
The user's appreciation for Red Dead Redemption 2's narrative and character development highlights the game's strength in storytelling.
The soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption 2 is praised for its emotional impact and consistency, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The user's perspective on Red Dead Redemption 2 shifted from focusing on flawed systems to embracing the opportunity to role-play as Arthur Morgan.
The combat in Red Dead Redemption 2 was made more engaging and cinematic through mods that removed lock-on and aim assist, making Dead Eye abilities matter.
Red Dead Redemption 2's portrayal of Arthur Morgan as a compelling protagonist surpasses other characters in Rockstar Games and even in the broader video game industry.
The user's experience with Red Dead Redemption 2 was enriched by the game's honor system, which affected dialogue, encounters, and the player's relationship with story events.
The narrative of Red Dead Redemption 2, with its focus on the doomed protagonist and the gang's downfall, is considered by the user to be a potential masterpiece in gaming storytelling.
The user's reevaluation of Red Dead Redemption 2 led to a newfound appreciation for the game's narrative, characters, and world, despite initial criticisms.
The user's comparison of Red Dead Redemption 2 to an 'imperfect album' by a favorite band illustrates the game's overall impact and the user's complex relationship with its elements.
The user's engagement with Red Dead Redemption 2's world, from hunting for perfect pelts to crafting outfits, reflects the game's ability to create immersive experiences.
Transcripts
yeah whatever New York City is one of
the most popular populated places on
planet Earth Time Square Central Park or
Zaza City oh sorry you can immediately
clock it and say boom okay that's New
York we are in New York right now this
is such a random New York moment oh my
God it's impossible to count how many
pieces of media take place in the
biggest apple let alone just video games
but one game one very special game that
I still think about a lot a game that
had a big city impact on my delicate
small town frame is Grand Theft Auto 4
I'm one of the many insane people that
actively choose to live in this giant
rat hole of a city and GTA 4 is a big
reason for that get the I am obsessed
with the scope and detail of the
architecture the super dramatic lighting
the blea compact The Psychotic physics
engine and the craziest part actual New
York feels a lot like that well not the
physics engine part but how did Rockstar
do that how did they condense the
atmosphere of this massive City onto a
single Xbox 360 DVD while still having
it possess that intangible how you say
Jenny sequa that's that's not even GTA 4
that's Halo 5 that singular question
defines what I love the most about
Rockstar Games games and I think it's
why I keep making like a billion videos
about them Rockstar's game design is
outdated might forever be the most
viewed thing on my channel and I am very
okay with that I'm really proud of that
video and I stand by just about
everything I brought up including but
not limited to the busted ass wanted
system and a series of incredibly linear
missions that treat you like a child
with no brain or functioning thumbs but
at the same time Red Dead 2 has been
squatting in my abandoned mind cottage
for the better part of the past 6 years
and I think it's because I also stand by
other things I said like how this game
has some of the best writing of any
piece of fiction I've ever consumed and
that it looks and sounds like God much
like how GTA 4 captures the distinct
feeling of being in New York Dead 2
captures Jenny Bayan qua for the
American wilderness that I personally
know while also capturing something so
beyond what I could ever know that push
and pull of loving something so much yet
being so frustrated by it this game had
to be more than just a busted wanted
system or thumbless child simulator
right Blu-ray discs are big as hell and
this game came on two of them so you bet
your ass they could fit a lot of real
estate on these Hogs after revisiting
this Titanic game this time powered by
my Titanic computer which is in turn
powered by six Titanic Sega Dreamcast in
a human centipede type formation I'd
love to share with you what I discovered
while returning to Red Dead Redemption
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okay Red Dead Redemption 2 Remains the
most beautiful game I have ever seen and
that surprised no one everything about
the art design is straight up surgical
the insane level of detail that grazes
every millimeter of this colossal map
the precise historical authenticity that
touches even the dinki of objects the
romanticized dream realism that somehow
drenches everything in the most
beautiful lighting at all times it has
and will continue to blow my back out
watching a long ass GDC talk about how
much work went into just the horses the
horse animations alone had me like two
more videos about horses from becoming a
horse girl but oh my God playing on PC
made me never want to look at a PS4
again get out of my room Sony
Pony this game doesn't only somehow look
even better but it feels feels way
better too there's still a considerable
amount of input delay when doing
anything just cuz that's how Rockstar
intended like you're puppeteering a
hefty bag of Flesh and Bones versus
flicking around a super responsive super
soldier but a high frame rate helps a
lot to make just about every interaction
feel smoother side note the fact that
they still haven't released any sort of
nextg update for PS5 that does like 4K
60 even after they've already
re-released GTA 5 and did the same thing
is a straight up
felony
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every day I Stray further and further
from the path of righteousness I haven't
seen my family in seven anyways uh I
think I think he was I think he was
saying something now because this is on
PC now and I've already played this game
a ton my devious white ass was
immediately like okay is there a mod to
skip the longest intro screen known to
man cuz booting this game up takes
forever and then I saw it I saw the
massive list of other mods available and
much like a very gaslit romantic partner
I softly whispered to myself I can fix
him I knew I wouldn't ever be able to
change how restrictive and boring so
many of the game's linear missions were
that [Â __Â ] was set in stone but what if I
could address all of the other issues I
had outside of the missions and this is
when Mommy went off the deep end loot
everything fast as [Â __Â ] buy a house rob
a bank spin your gun crazy hair crazy
ragd dolls dog companion after
installing so many different mods mods
to try and fix the inconsistently broken
wanted system mods to fix how busted the
in-game economy is mods that let me
fight the annoying ass kids in Sandy I
stopped myself I was doing too much I
realized that if the purpose of this
experiment was to revisit and reevaluate
a piece of art I should probably try to
keep it in its originally intended pure
vanilla state right totally totally yes
totally yes um but also maybe I keep a
few of
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them okay so Arthur has three speeds
right walking running by holding a and
full mashing a sprinting there's no
middle ground between crawling and
blasting off so navigating tight SPAC is
always annoyed the piss out of me but
let me also just say this per chance
there is already an in between speed
that exists in the game but only when
you're fast walking around Camp fast
walking outside of camp lets you use
that brisk walk anywhere you want I know
this may not sound like that big of a
deal but oh my God if you have played
the game as much as I have you know that
this is actually kind of a huge deal
Arthur felt so much easier to Puppeteer
once I had the option to move just a bit
more urgently moving around combat
Arenas and not having to either slowly
walk or sloppily Sprint in between cover
even leading your horse around feels so
much better and I did it way more now
that I didn't have to Tiptoe Through The
Window shout out to corvo for making
this mod it caused like zero issues with
my playthrough and it's actually
incredible on controller you could still
do the slow walk you just half press the
mouse and keyboard you can use the push
to talk button and toggle between the
two walks you guys are Gamers you'll
figure it out okay so in general this
game heavily leans into a more grounded
Vibe with all of its realistic
animations right cooking a steak one by
one opening a cabinet drawer by drawer
slowly skinning an animal with an
unskippable animation and then slow
walking its massive Pelt to your horse
it's very clear that Rockstar really
wants you to slow down and truly feel
like you're living in Arthur's custom
crafted immersive moccasin 350s but a
big thing I complained about before is
that when it comes to other things like
the weather or your portable Camp the
game just goes realism Frost my ass I
hate her I don't I don't don't [Â __Â ]
know her 90% of the time it doesn't
really matter what clothes you're
wearing unless you go up into the snowy
mountain section part of the map you can
essentially go the majority of the game
wearing the same outfit whether it's 90°
in the swampy south or 45° in the Dakota
comma South I remember this felt like
such a missed opportunity because the
outfit crafting in this game is actually
Immaculate and you can pair layers with
other layers to achieve in theory
varying layers of warmth but again the
vanilla game doesn't really do much with
any of this humidity and temperature
overhaul by Bowman 70 fixes all of that
the middle symbol on this new core
changes color when you're not optimally
dressed for the current weather and if
you're not optimally dressed it will
slowly start to drain your health and
stamina cords this could mean needing
more layers of warmth in the chilly
Woods versus wearing less layers in the
soupy swamp the outside ring is your
current resistance to any harsh weather
so putting on a hat to Shield yourself
from beaming sunlight or hard rain
strengthens the ring regardless of what
you're wearing though if you get caught
in the storm your clothes are going to
get wet and that ring is going to drain
no matter what but going into a warm
interior to find shelter or standing
near any sort of heat Source actively
changes your temperature and heats your
ring back up this mod automatically
turns off during missions so that it
doesn't cause any problems too which is
great but in the open world it feels
like such a natural immersive addition
to the existing realism formula that
Rockstar was already going with that I
seriously can't imagine playing the game
without it now watching a storm from
inside your tent feels way more cozy and
grounded and immersive when the Rin
actually has an effect on the player and
speaking of camp
I hated how the vanilla Camp system
worked back in 2018 and it still Frost
my ass I hated how it automatically
teleported you to a predestined location
I hated how the rain did not affect your
ability to make a fire I hated how
sensitive the perimeters were of when
and where you could spawn your magic
teleporting camp the camp anywhere mod
does not fix all of these issues but it
certainly validates a lot of my
complaints and desires it's exactly what
it sounds like a custom menu that lets
you spawn either your whole camp or
individual elements of a camp wherever
you want want oh you found the most
gorgeous view and you want to put your
tent in that exact spot talk your [Â __Â ]
arur oh you want to build a fire right
by a frozen lake while you're fishing so
that you can immediately cook any giant
fishies that you catch without having to
teleport away to an entire Camp just to
cook them and also standing next to the
fire is in perfect Synergy with the
weather mod I was just talking about
what the hell this is the best day of my
life I think you get why I love this mod
so much camp anywhere makes exploring
this [Â __Â ] beautiful Majestic world
just a tad more engaging because it's
one more choice that the player gets to
make make for themselves a choice
capable of creating magical emergent
moments that feel so much more personal
pitching your horse to any tree is a
feature that is already in the game so
picking a specific spot to settle down
with your precious boy or girl feels
Supernatural but again this mod is not
perfect dude camp anywhere really said
camp anywhere for better or worse hey
this is my genuine
reaction I didn't I didn't know that
guys would actually get into your tent
that's that's incredible I can see how
Rockstar landed on the solution they did
of having pre-selected places for the
player to set up their Camp to avoid
Shenanigans like this but I still think
a middle ground definitely could have
been achieved at least like letting you
manually place down a fire or a bed roll
in way more places I'm not saying you
even got to chop wood or anything to
make a fire even though that's already
kind of in the game too jk LOL LOL I'm
sorry I'm
sorry but am I sorry sadly the campfires
built using this mod can't ever have the
grill attachment that you can get that
lets you cook like the oregano special
meat and it doesn't let you fast travel
like the vanilla portable Camp does now
if you upgrade to have fast travel at
the main gangs Camp which that was not
in the game originally and is an amazing
addition and also it makes upgrading the
gang's Camp actually matter a bit more
now because before if you upgraded it
and you got fast travel it's like cool I
can fast travel from the camp but you're
still having to go back there all the
time if you played the game you know
what I'm talking about but shout out to
cross 99 for making this mod if you see
this and you could pretty please somehow
add the grill and the Fast Travel
function to this mod I'll name my
firstborn cross 99 and it'll pick and
roll my ass and cross me up and break my
cankles you may have noticed that I'm
wearing a lot of stuff that says ball
creative or ball or has you know some
[Â __Â ] on the back or something that's
because it's my new company that I
started it's basically the creative
umbrella for all future creative
projects whether that's music or videos
or merch or uh eventually and not
anytime soon don't get your hopes up but
video games if you're
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interested okay real quick one more mod
is selling guns by Bullman 70 Jesus
Christ this guy is really crushing the
mod game Rockstar updated the game to
have a weapon Locker at the main Camp
which is amazing because now you can
finally organize the billions of guns
but Arthur can sometimes still pick up
guns that you can't then put into the
weapon Locker so they just get stuck in
your inventory and it's annoying as [Â __Â ]
with the mod you can go up to this guy
and sell whatever guns you want and just
get them out of your inventory and it's
amazing okay mod mods mods we get it bro
you're a Discord kitten manager get on
with it clearly these mods were a very
important part of my return trip and
improved my experience by base boosting
mechanics that were already in the game
but really they were the Catalyst to
truly enjoy and Savor all of the things
that the game has already possessed
since 2018 what it started as I can fix
him eventually turned into he can fix
me
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I played the everliving [Â __Â ] out of this
game back when it dropped in 2018 just
like everyone else did and even with all