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Why Red Dead Redemption 2 is the Greatest Game of All Time
“Vengeance is an idiot’s game.” -Arthur Morgan
First off, I’ve played a LOT of video games in my life. Since the age of 5, playing the original Super Mario Bros., it’s been pretty much nonstop for 30 years. There have been plenty of times of hiatus where I needed to focus my efforts toward worthy goals like college and self-development, but besides that, games have conquered my life.
Second off, I’m a digital artist with a special place in my heart for 3d animation. I’ve taught game design for 2 years at a college level. I’ve also worked in QA for 2 separate game companies and designed iPhone games early on in my career.
All that being said, I know what makes a great game.
When GTA 3 came out on the PS2 (I’m a Playstation guy), it was the first open-world game of its kind. Since then, sandbox-style gameplay was the hottest trend. The worlds felt progressively more alive than ever and offered an unprecedented amount of freedom. The circular radar in the corner became an industry standard. Main missions and side quests lent diversity to the main objectives.
Fast forward to October of 2018 and out comes Red Dead Redemption 2. The first promotional video I saw had me instantly hooked. I was astounded by what I saw.
