Red Dead 2: The Sheer Amount of Detail in Arthur Morgan's Eyes Has Not Been Replicated Since

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Many games claim to feature a living, breathing world, but few actually live up to that promise. On top of that, there’s only one game that comes to mind in terms of this promise that actually blows it out of the water. Because of every little detail put into Red Dead Redemption 2, it’s the definition of what a living, breathing open world should actually feel like. Sure, Red Dead Redemption 2 is more slowly paced than many of these, but this is actually to its credit.

SPOILERS AHEADIt's no secret thatRed Dead Redemption 2is one of the most expensive video games ever made, and so it’s no surprise that it was able to accomplish this. Not every game can devote such resources, no matter how successful the IP is. Still, it’s not necessarily about the money, but how Red Dead Redemption 2’s investment in little details shows how far they can carry a game.

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For example, many players don’t really understand player customization in a first-person game. It becomes a moot point for them; after all, it’s not like they’re ever going to see their character outside maybe a few cutscenes. That’s why toggling helmets is so popular. Despite this general notion about what a player will and won’t see regularly, the investment in Arthur Morgan’s eyes are one of those small Red Dead 2 details that take it to the next level.

Arthur Morgan’s entire character will react to the world around him; he’s even been seen to count bullets in the midst of combat. Yet, how his eyes react to the world around him is truly amazing too. Players won’t see it often, but they’ll know it’s there, endearing them even more to the Red Dead Redemption 2 protagonist.

Not only do his eyes redden