Red Dead Redemption 2 Is The Perfect Western For One Reason That No Movie Can Achieve

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At launch, cemented itself as an utterly perfect Western, and one of the best ever made, even managing to stand up to some of the greats. Since then, nothing has quite surpassed it, neither in movie nor video game form, and for good reason. Rockstar created a truly phenomenal story elevated by great writing and even better performances that, while at times mechanically restrictive, nevertheless delivered the emotional impact it needed to

also manages to be one of the greatest Westerns thanks to being one of the most immersive open-world games. From both a visual and mechanical standpoint, delivers a jaw-droppingly impressive world for players to explore that few other developers are capable of creating. However, while all of that certainly contributes to being one of the best Westerns available, there is one specific feature that goes largely unnoticed which makes it such a memorable experience.

staggeringly large world can often feel sparse, with sprawling fields, rolling hills, and dense forests covering large stretches of land between the player and their destination. While there are plenty of emergent moments, many of which help to make Rockstar's gorgeous rendition of 1800s America feel more alive, for the most part. the player is completely isolated as they wander the striking landscapes. Of course, all of this is elevated bycarefully crafted realism that has aged like fine wine, something that makes a Red Dead live-action show feel all the more feasible.

It is this isolation among the natural beauty of the American wilds that makes not just a phenomenal exploration of the time period, but also a game that fundamentally understands the genre it is a part of. Some of the best moments of a Western are the shots of stunning natural beauty that ground the viewer in both the setting and the untamed nature of the time period. They also offer the perfect opportunity for self-reflection as the lone cowboy or even multiple protagonists stop to discuss the road ahead