Red Dead Redemption's John Marston Channels John Wick in Killing Spree
A short Red Dead Redemption II clip has recently surfaced online and depicts John Marston engaging in some flashy combat reminiscent of John Wick. This footage is far from the first time that gamers have drawn comparisons between Rockstar's 2018 best-seller and the world of cinema — a comparison that is helped by Red Dead Redemption's precise level of detail present in everything from character to environment design.
Red Dead Redemption is a game that makes consistent efforts to be dramatic, authentic, and immersive. Players fill the shoes of Arthur Morgan (and later John Marston) as he travels across a fictional version of the American South, pulling off various schemes and mischievous plots while ducking from the ever-present reach of the law. As a game that is arguably more driven by the story than gameplay, many of the shootouts are brutal, methodical, and packed with emotion or subtext. This is especially true when it comes to altercations that take place in the game's many interiors, which are highly detailed and close-quarters, often requiring players to cozy up next to their foes before dispatching them. The immersive and at times disgusting details of Red Dead Redemption II's world are part of what can make these in-game moments feel cinematic for many players.
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A fan going by the handle of ImRemKaneki on Reddit recently shared a clip that showcases the game's many gruesome and theatrical elements. The video in question follows John Marston as he takes down several socialites within the mansion of the New Orleans-inspired town of Saint Denis. The massacre is set to thumping house music and most of Marston's kills are up close, personal, and elegant. The
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