The Tense Standoffs of Ghost of Tsushima and Red Dead Redemption 2 Have a Shared History
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Ghost of Tsushima are two eighth-generation games that have a lot in common. They are both open-worlds set in the past, and they both have been lauded for their breathtaking depictions of nature. In both games, players have a trusty horse they can hop on to make crossing lush meadows easier, and although players are treated to beautiful sights, they are also forced to witness brutal acts of violence.
Some of the tensest moments in both games come from the one-on-one standoffs players have with opponents. Two men face each other, time seems to slow down, and the importance of every hand twitch is amplified a thousand times over. In Ghost of Tsushima, Jin pulls out his katana and in a flash, his foe is diced. While in Red Dead Redemption 2, Arthur draws his revolver and ventilates his enemy’s skull in the blink of an eye. The similarities of the two games are far from a coincidence, as they borrow from a history of film genres that have intertwined for years.
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It is fitting that both games maintain a cinematic atmosphere because they are both heavily inspired by films. Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Games, takes players to 1899 just as the days of outlaws are coming to an end, and industrialization is steadily gobbling up the pristine American landscape. The game goes through great efforts to immerse gamers in its world and allow them to feel like they are a lasso-throwing, gun-slinging cowboy. Players ride with the Van Der Linde gang, and whether players are out robbing folks or hunting buck, they always have to remember to give a fair share of their profits back to the gang.
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