Thanks so much for checking out the video! My last playthrough of Red Dead Redemption 2 left me with a lot of thoughts, but one character stood out to me as particularly heartbreaking and inspiring. Now felt like the right time to talk about it. What video game moment has left the strongest impact on you over the years?
Definitely RDR2, Infinite warfare's ending is sad, Bloodborne taught me that we are all part of a bigger picture whether it be religion or just the world in general
RDR2 especially 2nd playthrough, the moment where Arthur tells Rain Falls about his son and girlfriend. That makes his life story even sadder and impacts you more when you perform good actions in game. Makes Arthur look like a very strong personality.
John Marston's death. I wasn't expecting it. RDR1 was my favorite game ever so I didn't think rockstar could match John with a better protagnost. Yet somehow they did it, but arthurs death was way more expected .
Arthur’s depression is often overlooked. If you read his journal, you can see how much he hated himself, but that he had a lot to offer in terms of philosophy, reflection, and art. He didn’t think he was a good man, or good looking, or intelligent, or confident. He was raised to be a gunslinger, a goon whose self worth came from Dutch’s approval. Whenever he had objections he’s simply dismissed and told to just play his role as the scary cowboy. Whenever he gave his opinions to people with problems, such as Mary Beth’s love life, he’ll dismiss himself as just being a big dumb guy with silly opinions. He believed he’s not worthy of thoughts beyond pulling triggers, thus backing down in case he disappoints those he loved with “bad advice” despite being praised for being the only one who understands them.
Man thank you for this comment. It really brings attention to that part of his character. Arthur is basically a functional chronically depressed individual with very little self worth, but with a lot of heart. Being held back by Dutch who just used him for his personal gain; no wonder it took him being at death's door to finally open his eyes to what he could truly do for the people around him. Sister Calderon seeing through that is incredible. The blind man saying "your whole life you've followed the wrong star" truly describes what a waste of potential Arthur was. And how he at least managed to change that at the very end.
The moment where Arthur admits he's afraid is one of most incredible in video game history : the lighting, the camera angle, the acting, the voice acting, just perfection
@@CrouchingWeinerHiddenErection You. You get out of here with all that. This is a place for good games. Imma just pretend Last of us really was the last of it lol
I feel Rain-Falls is also one of the most touching character in the game. Especially seeing him with John. Dude is a poor tired old man that lost both his son and his country. He doesn't even seems to be very aware of his surroundings and is barely able to connect with reality. He is imo one of the most dramatic character in the game as he never even wanted war or any of this to happen. He was just an old man trying to find peace for his people, and got ultimately devoured by "civilisation" who took everything from him. From his family, to his land and to his integrity. And i feel it's even more dramatic that there is nothing once you see him again. No sad violin, no engaged speech, no comforting words, no drama. There is only the silence of the indifferent world around him, and the loneliness of the broken old man giving up on existence, forgotten and alone.
When he begs for his son to stop fighting but he just ignores him and rides on and as the camera pans on in Rain's face you could see the big sad in his face was what got me.
YES. I have been waiting for someone to make a video discussing Sister Calderon. She is such an incredible character you can entirely miss if you don't do her story arc but doing her missions also made me like Arthur as a character even more than I already did. God what a fucking masterpiece of a game.
That’s something I didn’t even mention in the video, actually-I missed this encounter on my first playthrough! I guess it made it even more special on my second, but it’s crazy to think that such incredible scenes could be hidden underneath side content. This game is wild.
@@RealPixels Exactly! That I'm afraid cutscene in particular is one of the best in any game I have ever played. Just so incredibly moving, thought provoking, and inspiring. Maybe that's corny but it affected me on such a deep level I don't know anyway else to describe it.
@@RealPixels heck my favourite part was sparing the gunsmith in rhodes and taking the rifle out of the case that possibly killed his son then later I find out about Arthur's son...
Sister Calderón to me was the most impactful side character in the entirety of the story and I believe she's a greatly underrated part of Arthur's road to redemption. Many are quickly to note how Arthur realised that about Dutch or realized this particular thing about himself but not as quick to point out Sister Calderón's sheer kindness but more importantly, *understanding* that truly made Arthur take a look back and say "perhaps I should take a different path than the one my apparent moral code convinced I should go on". Again, many were kind to Arthur or were quick to mention the clear goodness bursting within him but not many tried to sit down and get Arthur's perspective like Mrs. Calderón, or at least the best she could, she tried to genuinely form a connection and understand why does this man deny his goodness despite everyone seeing it through him ? Why does this man who's always ready to help someone in need and does so with a smile deny that he's eager to help ? It's like she says "rarely is a heart pure, but equally, rarely is a heart unpure" Ultimately, she convinces Arthur to take a new outlook not by speaking him through a religious perspective (she knows he ain't much of a religious man) or telling him to change overnight and go live as a saint. But by relating her troubled own troubled past with his 'bad life' and then her realizing the love present in this universe, telling him to take a gamble and consider taking a loving act which we then, later see Arthur sacrificing his life so a brother he previously held a longtime grudge against and his family could live to a life he'll never get to experience. But that's okay, because that simple act driven by loyalty and love for another is what realised his redemption, Red Dead Redemption....
Sister Calderon's quote "Take a gamble that love exists and do a loving act" impacted me a lot when I first heard it, and I think it resumes Arthur's character pretty well. All his actions, especially the bad ones, were motivated to an extend by love - love for the gang, his adopted family. And in the end, he does a loving act, choosing to sacrifice his life for his brother's and his family's, instead of following Dutch and Micah's obsession for money. Anyway, thanks for a great video, as always.
The voice acting done by the actors and the animating by the devs in The Fine Art Of Conversation are honestly amazing! They really immerse you into the scene
I'm sorry for your loss man. Just know that your content makes people happy and you've probably helped someone else through a hard time. Hope you're okay.
Sister Calderon will always be my favorite character and was the pure reason why I cannot go for the bad ending. She is simply what religion is meant to be. Helping and guiding lost souls on the quest to help others better themselves.
Perfectly said, when I see religious people shaming or trying to change other people from who they are to who they should be in God's image it really bugs me. In my opinion, religion should be about what you said, bringing people together, inspiring everyone to be better. To give hope to people in trying times that it will be better. I'm not a religious man, but the lessons that religion teaches are mostly good and true. I wish that was the main focus of religion nowadays.
@@zaxu Are you meaning to suggest that people who are not religious are not entitled to criticisms of religious people? People have different attitudes towards one another and sometimes it is worth hearing why someone chooses not to be a certain thing. You may make a different choice, but there may still be relevant information worth considering, stuff that can help refine your own choices. That people immediately take that as some sort of threat to their beliefs is frankly disheartening, as it only closes doors to growth, even in your own beliefs! If it really bothers you that much, why not put something on the table other than a generic complaint? You are always free to address the criticism, but instead you choose to shut it down. Why bother at that point? You could've said nothing and things would be the same. Just blowing off steam?
@@EMW12 The failure is the religiousness as mentioned in the bible. People often shame and treat the bad people poorly due to their actions, and forget that in the eyes of god, the only thing that makes them different, is the fact they follow god. The judgement for those who condemn, do religious acts for appearence and are to prideful to admit that they are as sinners as a bad person will be way worse than to the bad person whose never met god truly. Catholics, Christians, Mormons, they all fall under the same mistake: pride, Religiousity, Not all are like that but, many are. Caudron in her essence leaves the religiosity and pride aside, for true Humility. She knows no one is perfect, and that even throygh of the evils of an individual, he can change and Atone for his path, Recover his way before the day of their death comes, and as so its why she invests such time with arthur
@@picollojr9009 saying that the bible tells you to treat bad people poorly while it states the exact opposite is completely wrong. The problem is how during our history and how many people nowadays misinterpreted the messages that the bible wants to communicate.
I recently replayed RDR2 and man is this game perfect. I love the juxtaposition between Arthur and Dutch. Arthur’s change of heart when he is faced with an imminent death changes his entire perspective while Dutch is the one constantly preaching “how to be better men” and “life lessons” while his true character is a greedy bastard who will never be fulfilled no matter how much money he will eventually accumulate. Arthur for me is one of the most impactful and well written characters in any video game out there, simply because he is faced with an epiphany that could happen to anyone IRL.
I do not recall a single moment that made me cry so much as this scene. Seeing that badass, harsh man admit he is scared was just heartwrenching. It was like watching your brother or father cry. Just breaks my heart.
Sister Calderon and Rains Fall have honestly taught me more about guilt, shame, and self forgiveness than most people I've ever met in real life. The first time I played through RDR2 I was literally crying during the mission with Rains Fall toward the end of the game where you ride with him to the mountains. I never knew something like a measly video game would have such an emotional impact on me.
late reply, but I always choose a large bearded arthur during the final chapters. I doubt he'd really keep his beard cut, when he knows it doesn't matter
This reminds me of a scene from Breaking Bad, where Jesse is in rehab, ostensibly to sell meth, but really, some part of him is actually looking for punishment for the things he's done. In group, a counselor encourages self-forgiveness, explaining that if we think of ourselves as irredeemable, we continue to do bad things. The only way to become better is to forgive ourselves, to entertain the possibility that we could become better people. Jesse has a breakdown, raging against this guy. How can people who've done such terrible things be allowed forgiveness? He even admits that he came to rehab looking for customers to buy meth. He doesn't deserve forgiveness, least of all from himself. But what's interesting is that this confession, and his anguish, proves that somewhere inside himself is a good person. Truly bad people aren't tormented by the bad things they've done. Micah doesn't regret the pain and horror he leaves in his wake. He never hates himself. It's people like Arthur who suffer the torments of guilt, and manage redemption. But here, we see how Arthur has kept himself trapped in his path. By considering himself a bad man, he doesn't think he deserves forgiveness. So why not keep being bad? There's no way out anyway. Sister Calderon gently disposes him of this notion. It's too bad Dutch couldn't let go of his ego long enough to hear this. I firmly believe that at some point, Dutch had it in him to change, to pull out of the descent. But his ego wouldn't allow it. It's often the case with narcissistic personalities that their self-image takes precedence over morality. But what I love about Dutch's arc is that moment of clarity he has with Arthur dying at his feet, and he finally realizes he's made all the wrong choices, and become the exact kind of person he swore never to be. And the shell he becomes in RDR1 reveals that he can't forgive himself either. Might as well become Colm O'Driscoll, everything he once had contempt for. I'd say Dutch needed a Sister Calderon in his life, but as is often the case when grandiose men turn bad, he systematically removed everyone in his sphere that could have said that stuff to him. When grandiosity takes someone over, it will not share power. Dutch was always doomed to become the monster he became. It was only a matter of time before someone like Micah came along, telling him everything he wanted to hear,. and turning him against anyone who could have talked sense into him.
@@mtview Thank you. Yeah, Dutch's story was pretty heavy for me, because while I played through, in my real life I saw a very similar situation play out, a charismatic guy getting a bunch of close friends to commit financially to a shared dream, only to have an emotional meltdown and turn on them all. We find these kinds of self-aggrandizing people compelling. They have a vision, boundless confidence, and endless energy to make it happen. It's all too easy to get swept up in the thrill of their big dreams. But people like this have trouble hearing criticism or accepting input. In the case of Dutch, this made him vulnerable to Micah, who you can overhear in the camp flanneling Dutch with praise. Of course, once Dutch starts listening to Micah, everything starts going wrong. But Dutch doesn't want to cut Micah off, because as things get worse, Micah ends up the only one still feeding him admiration. Admiration is Dutch's addiction, and Micah knows that he can get all the power he wants in the gang by supplying it. By the end, he's calling all the shots. I think, when Arthur says "I gave you everything I had," it snaps Dutch out of Micah's spell. He suddenly remembers all the years he rode with Arthur, John, Hosea, and the rest, slowly but surely building his dream. And he may have finally realized that every wrong turn from Blackwater onward was a result of listening to Micah. But by then, it's too late. When Dutch walks away from Arthur, he's broken, his dreams shattered, everything he'd spent his life believing in and building in ruins. That's the end of every grandiose leader who can't hear criticism, who won't be questioned. They end up hollowed out, desolate people.
@@rottensquid Dutch's story was personally heavy for me too. I appreciate your analysis of him. historically, I tend to think of men like Henry VIII & Nero as the grandiose leaders you describe
@@mtview Maybe I'm a nerd, but I think of George Lucas, being a great visionary for two films, until he divorced and fired the one person he had listened to, Marcia Lucas. It's all been a decline since then.
@@rottensquid oh, I didn't realize she edited the sw trilogy. Empire is my favorite. this could make you roll your eyes because I also enjoyed TFA & TLJ. however, TRoS wasted a lot of story potential available to explore. spoilers: I thought Ben would free slaves, and it would get into the business of war that was set up with Benicio del Toro's character. instead, TRoS felt limited to Ben & Rey despite all the pageantry. a neat thing about rdr2 is that it goes beyond Arthur's internal change and how it affects John. we also see how it affects Charlotte, Ms. Downes, etc
@@robbo03 because it's a waste of time stating obvious shit, like horses are accurate in the game because they were domesticated 8000 years ago. Like no shit Sherlock
I'm so sorry for your loss , my grandmother's health is deteriorating and she does not eat or remember anyone anymore and I can't imagine losing her and to see that you lost your grandma makes me even more sad . Great work on the video you deserve a lot of praise for the high quality work you put out .
What a lovely video. I agree wholeheartedly. The scene with Arthur and the Sister at the train station (only available if you're playing with Good honor) is one of the most poignant moments to me. Each time Arthur confesses "I'm afraid"...I don't know if it's the acting...the voice...the stakes of the story...or something in my own life that brings tears to my eyes every time. Thanks for a great video essay about a great character.
The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either -- but right through every human heart -- and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years. And even within hearts overwhelmed by evil, one small bridgehead of good is retained Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
This was one of my favorite scenes in the entire story. It really caught me off guard the first time I saw it. In that one line I felt a lifetime of Author's pain and guilt. It was a pivotal moment for him to his redemption.
I did not cry during the last ride, my eyes got moist, but when the horse died I couldn't stop the flow, had to even pause since I couldn't see what was happening on my screen. Never felt such an emotional connection to any virtual character, the writers at R* sure know how to bring out the feels.
This is such a good video mate. You should be very glad with yourself. And honestly you are very intelligent and put your words together very good. Thank you for making such great videos on a game very close to my heart. Good job.
I swear everytime I see this cutscene with Arthur and the sister at train station and he says the line “I guess that I.. I’m afraid..” it gets me every time makes me wanna sob every single time without fail
I remember hearing about rdr2 and thought pfft just a game of a man on a horse riding around as an outlaw. The moment i started playing the game within just a few minutes I knew I was in for an incredible journey. This game changed me in a way where I started to just appreciate the smaller finer things in life and not worry about things i don't have. Arthur is by far my favorite character I ever came across in any game or movie. I still keep playing the game over and over again from the start. That's how good it is.
I was already so moved by Sister Calderon and her character in general after playing the game, then hearing you speak in depth got me in my feelings again. But I have to say instant tears when I saw the picture of your nana appear. I lost mine too this year and I know there are never any words to really say that can help, but I am so sorry for your loss. I do however want to say thank you and I’m sorry if that seems strange. But for me, my nana was the only one who truly just loved unconditionally and always knew what to say to make sure I was okay going through different places in my life. And this felt very comforting to see you honor yours within a video of such an impactful character. Just thanks I guess because this video was calming all the way through and I felt like it all tied in personally as well.
The longer you live the more friends you will say goodbye to. When you're young the pain is overwhelming, but as we get older there is a deeper understanding of the inevitable ... embrace every year every day and every minute, and be there for your friends.
God damn this game is beautiful. It's not even the story, it's the character arc and how well realized it is. Games like these are rare, hope this isn't the last of them.
I really appreciate this video, It contains everything I love about Sister Calderon and Arthur's relationship. It's unusual to see such an intimate (Arthur' pours his own souls to her and she does the same helping him accepting himself in all of his being) between 2 strangers and yet it's natural and realistic. I truly loved the last scene, a moment of pure humanity in 2 complete different and yet similar forms. I do truly hope to meet and/or be someone like Sister Calderon.
The moment that chokes me up is when says she often doesnt believe anything and then when she meets people like Arthur everything suddenly makes sense. Tears me up inside at the thought that I could completely restore someone's faith just by struggling to be a better person. It's an incredible and validating statement.
These scenes always makes me tear up, no matter how many times I see them and they are a wonderful guidance to both the in-game characters and to us the player
This game helped me with a real life struggle around the same thing, I found myself in Arthur’s position, no matter what I did or hear I would never believe I was a “good person”. Beautiful story in every way.
I never had such an experience playing this game before. I can’t count the times I was happy, excited, worried, sad, and down right bawling my eyes out. I’ll always hold this game as my favorite story experience of all time just for the emotions it put me through. I remember hearing Arthur saying “I’m afraid” making me tear up. There’s not one thing I’ll ever say bad about the story other than I didn’t want it to end
@@Rogue_MidKnight I swear MrBossftw said that and everyone else said it leading others to believe that is true but after he hugs you, you don't loose any Money so he doesn't Rob you
Dude, your videos always brighten up my day, I always look forward to hearing words of this game come out of your mic and into that microphone, honestly keep up the great work, you deserve all of the love you get. 10/10 like always.
I had the same reaction, I got on my first play through. For me it was the most impactful moment in the game. You can feel the emotion in his voice and how he is genuinely scared. It’s…amazing:
This game made me shed a tear twice, once was the last conversation with the sister. the other was when my horse died. he was given to me by Hosea, I named him The Boist. Rest in Peace Horse. :(
When I first heard Arthur says he's afraid my eyes welled up. I got attached to him through his amazing story and imo he is the best video game character ever created.
I think rain falls is the most tragic character. It really shows how the Wild West era was the worst time for the people of color. Rain falls was a wise man who was kind and caring yet the world was never kind to him. He lost everything. But despite all that. He has hope. He is a sort of role model for Arthur. Arthur even notified that in his journal. How he looks up to him.
Also he was absolutely broken by the time John revisits him. Rains fall was the most tragic figure because he was a guy that had as much hope as anyone and yet by the end, he didn’t even know where he was he was so disillusioned by his crushing reality. It’s like the ballad of Ira Hayes there is no happy ending for the Native American man.
this happened all over america, I'm from Costa Rica and almost nobody here has bloodline from native people just like the USA they were wiped out by Europeans is very sad and disturbing
Arthur has never confided to anyone what he does to the Sister. For one small moment in his life his tough exterior is destroyed by her earnestness and he is vulnerable, and admits it with a sincerity that I have seldom witnessed. The most powerful scene of the entire game, is an entirely optional one from start to finish, and that is why this is one of the best games ever madex
This game was one of the first games that genuinely made me cry and made me feel like ive bonded to the gang or the random NPCs in the game. This game is beautiful and amazing the story is heartbreaking but its also funny as hell. This is also one of the games that made me feel like the 60$ was really well spent and ive cherished every moment
Another masterfully created analysis. Everything you said couldn't have been said better. BTW there's something that hits so deep when you see a strong man like Arthur tear up.
I find her choice of words interesting in the last dialogue - something I never noticed in my previous playthroughs. She says "I know you, you don't know you" and it was kind of a throw-back to the Strange Man, who of course there are many theories surrounding. But his missions in RDR1 are "I know you" and in his cabin in the Bayou, it says "I know you" on the wall. But while the Strange Man is morally ambiguous, Sister Calderon is obviously good. Maybe it doesn't mean anything, but thought it was interesting.
Yeah the final meeting with Sister Calderon definitely had me tearing up. Pretty much the whole chapter 6 was just heartbreaking man. This game has what GTA 5 will never have, it is so gripping man and actually makes you give a damn about the story, the world feels alive and like it has meaning
That’s why I love Arthur Morgan. He may have done some terrible things in the past but just because he has done bad things in the past doesn’t mean he can’t do his best to help those who need helping before facing Micah and eventually submitting to TB as well as his last stand injuries. Arthur Morgan is the best character in all gaming history because he isn’t ignorant, he isn’t a nice person but can be kind (There’s a difference) and finally his own mentality as well as his view is just crumbling in front of him ever since the bank heist in saint danis. He loved, He Fought but most importantly He cared.
I really enjoyed watching this video. The part where you discuss his relationship with Sister Calderon is amazing. It really humanizes Arthur. Playing as Arthur really made me have a connection with him, I felt like I was experiencing his life. His story is so well written and one of the best characters I've ever played. The depth and explanation you've explained in this video goes a long way in really making the player have a stronger connection to Arthur. Job well done sir.
To me, the most heartbreaking and underrated character is Molly O'Shea. She is unseen by the man she loves dearly, commits suicide because she sees no other way out and saw the love of her life become a tyrant and overwhelmed by greed. And nobody listened to her really. When she tried to reach out to Arthur, they got interrupted and he never returned to her as we do not get a chance to do so. It's just sad to see her as a happy woman at first and depressive or even suicidal in the end.
@@zaxu Indirectly, she did. She told a lie because she knew that somebody would kill her if the gang believed she is a rat. So, she committed suicide, not by herself but with Ms. Grimshaw as the one who kills her for her being "the rat".
@@ANNEKE1999 but she is not a rat I think before killing Millton (the bald Pinkerton guy) he said that she didn't say a word or something like that but she is not a rat
FANTASTIC work! this video gave me goosebumps mate. Keep up putting out quality content like this, i feel that it could allow for some people to come away from this video with slightly different views on life.
Another beautiful and deeply thoughtful video. You're aces, mate. It's incredibly... What's the word... Not satisfying, though it is its... Gratifying, hearing ones own thoughts and feelings echoed back by such expert mind. And, I'm sorry about your Nanna. I hope you're taking care of yourself.
Arthur's character speaks to me on so many levels. I may not have done the things he has (murder, thievery, actually crimes lol) but I often look at my actions and think that I have let the people who raised me, believed in me, befriended me, and interacted with me down. I feel like I myself am incapable of finding love because I don't give it, and therefore I shouldn't care about others. But to question that, and to want better, means there is good in me the same as in Arthur. We all are failed in some way. Let some love for yourself and those around you in, and you can help someone in need, listen to a mentor, or save a friend. Arthur saving John wasn't just his redemption, it was his life's work. His journey to giving a man a chance at what he denied himself, a family and happiness, is heart shatteringly powerful. And at his end, his spot of rest gets to be bathed in the morning sunrise, symbolic to his choice to let good in instead of holding it out as he did for so long.
Just want to say great video. Always great to find others as obsessed with this masterpiece as much as myself. And that goddamn song The Wheel just tears straight through my heart, lol. Good choice.
Honestly the best game I’ve ever pre-ordered. I loved the original red dead and when I heard Rockstar was making a number 2, I had to pre-order it. I still remember it was a Friday (best day for a game launch day), going to the store at 9 in the morning and them handing over my PS4 special edition and even gave me a poster. Took me all day to download it and ever since that day, I’ve been hooked to the story mode. Definitely deserved game of the year but God of War was also a really good game.
Weird request I really wanna play Rdr2(game) soo badly but I don't have money 2 buy , can u buy it for me (steam gift) I tried soo many ways make money online everything just paid little
Arthur: my wife and son were robbed and murdered in cold blood for $10 Rain Fall: _GoTtA piCk sOMe HeRbS_ edit: guys shut up and go pick some herbs this is a copied comment
It’s amazing that the best acted scene in Video game history and arguably one of the best in the history of media period, is an optional quest you could easily overlook..
Man, throughout the video I was thinking of my grandma who died last year. When at the end of the video I realized the video was a tribute for your grandma, I couldn't hold my tears. If your grandma is still alive call her now and tell her how much you love her for me.
I like your insight and your take on Arthur in your story. I'm afraid Arthur in my story deserves everything coming to him with the amount of people I've killed and dragged out of town with a lasso.
Sister Calderon is one of my favorite characters in the entire series, and probably one of my favorite video game characters ever. She is such a down too earth but uplifting person. Talking to her always makes me happy. I can apply a lot of her lessons to my own life.
Arthur's last words broke my heart same with when my horse died my poor darling Medusa and the words he said will always be with me especially my favorite quotes from him "I gave you my best", "Revenge is a fools game", it's so sad that when he dose a good thing he says he's not really a good man it makes me sad
Thanks so much for checking out the video! My last playthrough of Red Dead Redemption 2 left me with a lot of thoughts, but one character stood out to me as particularly heartbreaking and inspiring. Now felt like the right time to talk about it.
What video game moment has left the strongest impact on you over the years?
Definitely RDR2, Infinite warfare's ending is sad, Bloodborne taught me that we are all part of a bigger picture whether it be religion or just the world in general
John's death in Rdr1.. it just happens in a few moments.. it's not predictable.
RDR2 especially 2nd playthrough, the moment where Arthur tells Rain Falls about his son and girlfriend. That makes his life story even sadder and impacts you more when you perform good actions in game. Makes Arthur look like a very strong personality.
John Marston's death. I wasn't expecting it. RDR1 was my favorite game ever so I didn't think rockstar could match John with a better protagnost. Yet somehow they did it, but arthurs death was way more expected .
The ending of the first inFAMOUS. It really makes you feel the impact of what Kessler did, even if it was for the good of the people.
The crack in Arthur's voice when he says he is afraid always fucks me up
i felt it completely, literally felt my heart drop when he said that. it hurt so much man, i love arthur.
shows how good the actors are :(
@@AmericanLegendd Roger Clark is a beast
@@kosparasite1847 more than a beast, he's a god
It's sad because we've never seen Arthur this way. We see him as big, tough, and mean. But just hearing that he is afraid... It's sad
Arthur’s depression is often overlooked. If you read his journal, you can see how much he hated himself, but that he had a lot to offer in terms of philosophy, reflection, and art. He didn’t think he was a good man, or good looking, or intelligent, or confident.
He was raised to be a gunslinger, a goon whose self worth came from Dutch’s approval. Whenever he had objections he’s simply dismissed and told to just play his role as the scary cowboy. Whenever he gave his opinions to people with problems, such as Mary Beth’s love life, he’ll dismiss himself as just being a big dumb guy with silly opinions. He believed he’s not worthy of thoughts beyond pulling triggers, thus backing down in case he disappoints those he loved with “bad advice” despite being praised for being the only one who understands them.
One of the biggest tells is what Arthur says to himself when he looks in the mirror and can talk to himself
Man thank you for this comment. It really brings attention to that part of his character.
Arthur is basically a functional chronically depressed individual with very little self worth, but with a lot of heart. Being held back by Dutch who just used him for his personal gain; no wonder it took him being at death's door to finally open his eyes to what he could truly do for the people around him. Sister Calderon seeing through that is incredible.
The blind man saying "your whole life you've followed the wrong star" truly describes what a waste of potential Arthur was. And how he at least managed to change that at the very end.
Arthur morgan is litterally me
@@drifterodysseus6237 that's actually really well said dude nice
All your points really doesn't equal depression. I hate myself and think I'm ugly but I'm not depressed nor have depression.
The moment where Arthur admits he's afraid is one of most incredible in video game history : the lighting, the camera angle, the acting, the voice acting, just perfection
the message, the emotion. it’s a perfect scene which is so powerful and i hope everyone experiences the incredible story this game provides
Have you played the last of us 2 though? Now that's the best game ever. It has lesbians and... Stuff. Now that's a real game.
@@CrouchingWeinerHiddenErection You. You get out of here with all that. This is a place for good games. Imma just pretend Last of us really was the last of it lol
@Johnny Silverdick 😂😂
@Johnny Silverdick I really hope so
"....I'm afraid.." Still makes me cry.... damn.
Me too!!
Where is it?
What a fool I was playing the game as low homer Arthur
Dam you GTA 5 dam you
Yep. Cried watching this scene again :(
@@AAA-hd5dv low homer lmao
I feel Rain-Falls is also one of the most touching character in the game. Especially seeing him with John. Dude is a poor tired old man that lost both his son and his country. He doesn't even seems to be very aware of his surroundings and is barely able to connect with reality. He is imo one of the most dramatic character in the game as he never even wanted war or any of this to happen. He was just an old man trying to find peace for his people, and got ultimately devoured by "civilisation" who took everything from him. From his family, to his land and to his integrity.
And i feel it's even more dramatic that there is nothing once you see him again. No sad violin, no engaged speech, no comforting words, no drama. There is only the silence of the indifferent world around him, and the loneliness of the broken old man giving up on existence, forgotten and alone.
Rains Fall lost not just one son but two, in addition to his wife, all killed violently
Okay the whole land thing is just overdone and old by now.
Arthur: “I had a son, once... he-“
Rains Fall: I GOTTA PICK SOME HERBS HOLD ON A SEC
When he begs for his son to stop fighting but he just ignores him and rides on and as the camera pans on in Rain's face you could see the big sad in his face was what got me.
@@mileschow5961 that shit had me crying 😂😂😂
YES. I have been waiting for someone to make a video discussing Sister Calderon. She is such an incredible character you can entirely miss if you don't do her story arc but doing her missions also made me like Arthur as a character even more than I already did. God what a fucking masterpiece of a game.
That’s something I didn’t even mention in the video, actually-I missed this encounter on my first playthrough! I guess it made it even more special on my second, but it’s crazy to think that such incredible scenes could be hidden underneath side content. This game is wild.
@@RealPixels Exactly! That I'm afraid cutscene in particular is one of the best in any game I have ever played. Just so incredibly moving, thought provoking, and inspiring. Maybe that's corny but it affected me on such a deep level I don't know anyway else to describe it.
Imagine how many more we should have lost. I definitely need to play it again. In time, thanks for another great video
@@RealPixels
Could you do a review of kingdom come deliverance? It’s one of my favorite games and I think more people should play it
@@RealPixels heck my favourite part was sparing the gunsmith in rhodes and taking the rifle out of the case that possibly killed his son then later I find out about Arthur's son...
Sister Calderón to me was the most impactful side character in the entirety of the story and I believe she's a greatly underrated part of Arthur's road to redemption. Many are quickly to note how Arthur realised that about Dutch or realized this particular thing about himself but not as quick to point out Sister Calderón's sheer kindness but more importantly, *understanding* that truly made Arthur take a look back and say "perhaps I should take a different path than the one my apparent moral code convinced I should go on".
Again, many were kind to Arthur or were quick to mention the clear goodness bursting within him but not many tried to sit down and get Arthur's perspective like Mrs. Calderón, or at least the best she could, she tried to genuinely form a connection and understand why does this man deny his goodness despite everyone seeing it through him ? Why does this man who's always ready to help someone in need and does so with a smile deny that he's eager to help ? It's like she says "rarely is a heart pure, but equally, rarely is a heart unpure"
Ultimately, she convinces Arthur to take a new outlook not by speaking him through a religious perspective (she knows he ain't much of a religious man) or telling him to change overnight and go live as a saint. But by relating her troubled own troubled past with his 'bad life' and then her realizing the love present in this universe, telling him to take a gamble and consider taking a loving act which we then, later see Arthur sacrificing his life so a brother he previously held a longtime grudge against and his family could live to a life he'll never get to experience.
But that's okay, because that simple act driven by loyalty and love for another is what realised his redemption, Red Dead Redemption....
Underrated comment
This comment was beutiful
Amazing comment man
The most meaningful and heartfelt comment I’ve ever read. Brought a tear to my eye
@@dogotthatdog7637 Thanks, a lot I genuinely appreciate it.
Sister Calderon's quote "Take a gamble that love exists and do a loving act" impacted me a lot when I first heard it, and I think it resumes Arthur's character pretty well. All his actions, especially the bad ones, were motivated to an extend by love - love for the gang, his adopted family. And in the end, he does a loving act, choosing to sacrifice his life for his brother's and his family's, instead of following Dutch and Micah's obsession for money.
Anyway, thanks for a great video, as always.
Man, great point! But a heartbreaking one :')
The voice acting done by the actors and the animating by the devs in The Fine Art Of Conversation are honestly amazing! They really immerse you into the scene
I agree with that.
Do I know you?
@@virgin1792 I hope so. I seem to know you
Do I know you?
@@AmericanLegendd I hope so. I seem to know you
Jesus, I've got tears in my eyes with that last part. You can't do me like that, man :((
I think one of my favorite quotes from Arthur “Try to be one thing or the other not do both”
Mine is “all my homies hate Micah”
Just Do One Thing Or The Other Don't Be Two People At Once*
I heard Arthur say that in the epilogue when I made John go back to all the old camps i was nearly in tears
I like how they added her to rdr2, such a minor character in rdr1, but it's nice to have a backstory for the cross.
Wait is she in Rdr1 aswell?
@@wulfgraad3857 John meets her in Mexico. A lot of people seem to have missed that so you're not the only one.
@@wulfgraad3857 it’s not officially confirmed but I’d like to believe it’s her
@@zoom386 it is her it’s the same name in rdr1
@@Longshlongjon22 it isn’t the same name but merely identical it’s not confirmed
I'm sorry for your loss man. Just know that your content makes people happy and you've probably helped someone else through a hard time. Hope you're okay.
Sister Calderon will always be my favorite character and was the pure reason why I cannot go for the bad ending. She is simply what religion is meant to be. Helping and guiding lost souls on the quest to help others better themselves.
Perfectly said, when I see religious people shaming or trying to change other people from who they are to who they should be in God's image it really bugs me. In my opinion, religion should be about what you said, bringing people together, inspiring everyone to be better. To give hope to people in trying times that it will be better. I'm not a religious man, but the lessons that religion teaches are mostly good and true. I wish that was the main focus of religion nowadays.
@@EMW12 So you arent religious, but you're saying what religion should be about...?
@@zaxu Are you meaning to suggest that people who are not religious are not entitled to criticisms of religious people? People have different attitudes towards one another and sometimes it is worth hearing why someone chooses not to be a certain thing. You may make a different choice, but there may still be relevant information worth considering, stuff that can help refine your own choices. That people immediately take that as some sort of threat to their beliefs is frankly disheartening, as it only closes doors to growth, even in your own beliefs! If it really bothers you that much, why not put something on the table other than a generic complaint? You are always free to address the criticism, but instead you choose to shut it down. Why bother at that point? You could've said nothing and things would be the same. Just blowing off steam?
@@EMW12 The failure is the religiousness as mentioned in the bible. People often shame and treat the bad people poorly due to their actions, and forget that in the eyes of god, the only thing that makes them different, is the fact they follow god. The judgement for those who condemn, do religious acts for appearence and are to prideful to admit that they are as sinners as a bad person will be way worse than to the bad person whose never met god truly. Catholics, Christians, Mormons, they all fall under the same mistake: pride, Religiousity, Not all are like that but, many are. Caudron in her essence leaves the religiosity and pride aside, for true Humility. She knows no one is perfect, and that even throygh of the evils of an individual, he can change and Atone for his path, Recover his way before the day of their death comes, and as so its why she invests such time with arthur
@@picollojr9009 saying that the bible tells you to treat bad people poorly while it states the exact opposite is completely wrong. The problem is how during our history and how many people nowadays misinterpreted the messages that the bible wants to communicate.
"Take a gamble that love exists, and do a loving act." is a line that really struck me and will forever stick with me.
Played this game so many times yet your analysis still reveals a way I never looked at these interactions. Another great video!
I recently replayed RDR2 and man is this game perfect. I love the juxtaposition between Arthur and Dutch. Arthur’s change of heart when he is faced with an imminent death changes his entire perspective while Dutch is the one constantly preaching “how to be better men” and “life lessons” while his true character is a greedy bastard who will never be fulfilled no matter how much money he will eventually accumulate. Arthur for me is one of the most impactful and well written characters in any video game out there, simply because he is faced with an epiphany that could happen to anyone IRL.
I do not recall a single moment that made me cry so much as this scene. Seeing that badass, harsh man admit he is scared was just heartwrenching. It was like watching your brother or father cry. Just breaks my heart.
Sister Calderon and Rains Fall have honestly taught me more about guilt, shame, and self forgiveness than most people I've ever met in real life. The first time I played through RDR2 I was literally crying during the mission with Rains Fall toward the end of the game where you ride with him to the mountains. I never knew something like a measly video game would have such an emotional impact on me.
I couldn’t take this video seriously with Arthur’s beard, I wouldn’t be surprised if a family of Raccoons crawled out
I love my big beard Arthur. 🥺
@@RealPixels I literally am replaying the game just so I can get arthur a giant beard
late reply, but I always choose a large bearded arthur during the final chapters. I doubt he'd really keep his beard cut, when he knows it doesn't matter
@@dovahkiin7396 lol that’s facts, man red dead is the only story game where I actually shed a tear playing
It fits the video imo. When you dont have time left...you dont really see the value in shaving, etc.
This reminds me of a scene from Breaking Bad, where Jesse is in rehab, ostensibly to sell meth, but really, some part of him is actually looking for punishment for the things he's done. In group, a counselor encourages self-forgiveness, explaining that if we think of ourselves as irredeemable, we continue to do bad things. The only way to become better is to forgive ourselves, to entertain the possibility that we could become better people. Jesse has a breakdown, raging against this guy. How can people who've done such terrible things be allowed forgiveness? He even admits that he came to rehab looking for customers to buy meth. He doesn't deserve forgiveness, least of all from himself.
But what's interesting is that this confession, and his anguish, proves that somewhere inside himself is a good person. Truly bad people aren't tormented by the bad things they've done. Micah doesn't regret the pain and horror he leaves in his wake. He never hates himself. It's people like Arthur who suffer the torments of guilt, and manage redemption. But here, we see how Arthur has kept himself trapped in his path. By considering himself a bad man, he doesn't think he deserves forgiveness. So why not keep being bad? There's no way out anyway. Sister Calderon gently disposes him of this notion.
It's too bad Dutch couldn't let go of his ego long enough to hear this. I firmly believe that at some point, Dutch had it in him to change, to pull out of the descent. But his ego wouldn't allow it. It's often the case with narcissistic personalities that their self-image takes precedence over morality. But what I love about Dutch's arc is that moment of clarity he has with Arthur dying at his feet, and he finally realizes he's made all the wrong choices, and become the exact kind of person he swore never to be. And the shell he becomes in RDR1 reveals that he can't forgive himself either. Might as well become Colm O'Driscoll, everything he once had contempt for.
I'd say Dutch needed a Sister Calderon in his life, but as is often the case when grandiose men turn bad, he systematically removed everyone in his sphere that could have said that stuff to him. When grandiosity takes someone over, it will not share power. Dutch was always doomed to become the monster he became. It was only a matter of time before someone like Micah came along, telling him everything he wanted to hear,. and turning him against anyone who could have talked sense into him.
Dutch's actions during the ending of rdr2 confused me until I read this. thank you
@@mtview Thank you.
Yeah, Dutch's story was pretty heavy for me, because while I played through, in my real life I saw a very similar situation play out, a charismatic guy getting a bunch of close friends to commit financially to a shared dream, only to have an emotional meltdown and turn on them all.
We find these kinds of self-aggrandizing people compelling. They have a vision, boundless confidence, and endless energy to make it happen. It's all too easy to get swept up in the thrill of their big dreams.
But people like this have trouble hearing criticism or accepting input. In the case of Dutch, this made him vulnerable to Micah, who you can overhear in the camp flanneling Dutch with praise. Of course, once Dutch starts listening to Micah, everything starts going wrong. But Dutch doesn't want to cut Micah off, because as things get worse, Micah ends up the only one still feeding him admiration. Admiration is Dutch's addiction, and Micah knows that he can get all the power he wants in the gang by supplying it. By the end, he's calling all the shots.
I think, when Arthur says "I gave you everything I had," it snaps Dutch out of Micah's spell. He suddenly remembers all the years he rode with Arthur, John, Hosea, and the rest, slowly but surely building his dream. And he may have finally realized that every wrong turn from Blackwater onward was a result of listening to Micah.
But by then, it's too late. When Dutch walks away from Arthur, he's broken, his dreams shattered, everything he'd spent his life believing in and building in ruins. That's the end of every grandiose leader who can't hear criticism, who won't be questioned. They end up hollowed out, desolate people.
@@rottensquid Dutch's story was personally heavy for me too. I appreciate your analysis of him.
historically, I tend to think of men like Henry VIII & Nero as the grandiose leaders you describe
@@mtview Maybe I'm a nerd, but I think of George Lucas, being a great visionary for two films, until he divorced and fired the one person he had listened to, Marcia Lucas. It's all been a decline since then.
@@rottensquid oh, I didn't realize she edited the sw trilogy. Empire is my favorite.
this could make you roll your eyes because I also enjoyed TFA & TLJ. however, TRoS wasted a lot of story potential available to explore. spoilers: I thought Ben would free slaves, and it would get into the business of war that was set up with Benicio del Toro's character. instead, TRoS felt limited to Ben & Rey despite all the pageantry.
a neat thing about rdr2 is that it goes beyond Arthur's internal change and how it affects John. we also see how it affects Charlotte, Ms. Downes, etc
Please bring the historical accuracy series on every chapter in Red Dead Redemption 2. Love your videos❤️
No
Those must take a shit ton of work, so we have to be patient... But yeah, that would be just awesome!
@@LosNiggaRO why the fuck not? The video is brilliant.
@@robbo03 because it's a waste of time stating obvious shit, like horses are accurate in the game because they were domesticated 8000 years ago. Like no shit Sherlock
@@LosNiggaRO So don't watch it?
This is really sweet to do this with your late grandmother in mind. She's smiling for sure man.
That talk at emerald ranch train station still guts me. I just finished chapter 6 replay, after 4 years, it still hurts.
I'm so sorry for your loss , my grandmother's health is deteriorating and she does not eat or remember anyone anymore and I can't imagine losing her and to see that you lost your grandma makes me even more sad . Great work on the video you deserve a lot of praise for the high quality work you put out .
Just lost my grandma 2 days before christmas still very raw. I will keep you in my prayers
Thank you sir .
What a lovely video. I agree wholeheartedly. The scene with Arthur and the Sister at the train station (only available if you're playing with Good honor) is one of the most poignant moments to me. Each time Arthur confesses "I'm afraid"...I don't know if it's the acting...the voice...the stakes of the story...or something in my own life that brings tears to my eyes every time.
Thanks for a great video essay about a great character.
You just had to bring back "I'm afraid" memories. That shit breaks me every time. I damn near broke down when I first saw it.
The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either -- but right through every human heart -- and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years. And even within hearts overwhelmed by evil, one small bridgehead of good is retained
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
I actually remember tearing up a bit when I listened to that conversation. It just hits differently.
I'm not even joking you're one of the best youtubers that create gaming related content
All of your videos are 11/10 :)
Respect
That’s such high praise, thank you so much!
Nice black ice 😉
@@hazzajac2443 Thanks!
@@lordeddy05 are you a pc player?
@@hazzajac2443 I'm both (console and PC) if you want we can play some matches later
This was one of my favorite scenes in the entire story. It really caught me off guard the first time I saw it. In that one line I felt a lifetime of Author's pain and guilt. It was a pivotal moment for him to his redemption.
I’m recently replaying RDR2 and I absolutely adore every moment of it! It’s phenomenal. I’d recommend everyone to do so. And your videos are amazing!
@Frans Delt No his pfp is The Strange Man from RDR1.
@@L0G0R and RDR2 in that cabin in the swamp
Playing It again as well, such a beautiful game... best game of the last ten years probably
I did not cry during the last ride, my eyes got moist, but when the horse died I couldn't stop the flow, had to even pause since I couldn't see what was happening on my screen.
Never felt such an emotional connection to any virtual character, the writers at R* sure know how to bring out the feels.
You weren’t crying. Your eyes were just sweating.
I had the same horse from chapter two until the end and when he died I was broken
RDR2's story is so incredibly deep and well written. This is truly the most amazing game of all time.
This is such a good video mate. You should be very glad with yourself. And honestly you are very intelligent and put your words together very good. Thank you for making such great videos on a game very close to my heart. Good job.
Thanks so much for taking the time to check out the video, and for taking even more time to write this lovely comment. It means a lot. 😊
“Hearts are rarely pure, but equally, they’re rarely impure.”
I swear everytime I see this cutscene with Arthur and the sister at train station and he says the line
“I guess that I.. I’m afraid..” it gets me every time makes me wanna sob every single time without fail
I remember hearing about rdr2 and thought pfft just a game of a man on a horse riding around as an outlaw. The moment i started playing the game within just a few minutes I knew I was in for an incredible journey. This game changed me in a way where I started to just appreciate the smaller finer things in life and not worry about things i don't have. Arthur is by far my favorite character I ever came across in any game or movie. I still keep playing the game over and over again from the start. That's how good it is.
A. Morgan is the most influencial character in gaming history. He is the man.
I can watch these gameplay scenes over and over…. and over and over and over
I was already so moved by Sister Calderon and her character in general after playing the game, then hearing you speak in depth got me in my feelings again. But I have to say instant tears when I saw the picture of your nana appear. I lost mine too this year and I know there are never any words to really say that can help, but I am so sorry for your loss. I do however want to say thank you and I’m sorry if that seems strange. But for me, my nana was the only one who truly just loved unconditionally and always knew what to say to make sure I was okay going through different places in my life. And this felt very comforting to see you honor yours within a video of such an impactful character. Just thanks I guess because this video was calming all the way through and I felt like it all tied in personally as well.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m terribly sorry for your loss.
The longer you live the more friends you will say goodbye to. When you're young the pain is overwhelming, but as we get older there is a deeper understanding of the inevitable ... embrace every year every day and every minute, and be there for your friends.
God damn this game is beautiful. It's not even the story, it's the character arc and how well realized it is. Games like these are rare, hope this isn't the last of them.
my grandma passed away last year as well, it still hurts sometimes. Hope you're taking care.
I really appreciate this video, It contains everything I love about Sister Calderon and Arthur's relationship. It's unusual to see such an intimate (Arthur' pours his own souls to her and she does the same helping him accepting himself in all of his being) between 2 strangers and yet it's natural and realistic.
I truly loved the last scene, a moment of pure humanity in 2 complete different and yet similar forms. I do truly hope to meet and/or be someone like Sister Calderon.
The moment that chokes me up is when says she often doesnt believe anything and then when she meets people like Arthur everything suddenly makes sense. Tears me up inside at the thought that I could completely restore someone's faith just by struggling to be a better person.
It's an incredible and validating statement.
It only took two words to make me cry at that scene: "I'm afraid."
These scenes always makes me tear up, no matter how many times I see them and they are a wonderful guidance to both the in-game characters and to us the player
This game helped me with a real life struggle around the same thing, I found myself in Arthur’s position, no matter what I did or hear I would never believe I was a “good person”. Beautiful story in every way.
I never had such an experience playing this game before. I can’t count the times I was happy, excited, worried, sad, and down right bawling my eyes out. I’ll always hold this game as my favorite story experience of all time just for the emotions it put me through. I remember hearing Arthur saying “I’m afraid” making me tear up. There’s not one thing I’ll ever say bad about the story other than I didn’t want it to end
in my opinion the vet in valentine is the most heartbreaking i always feel so bad for him especially when john tells him that Arthur died
He steals money off of you if you hug him
@@Rogue_MidKnight no
@@Rogue_MidKnight we don't lose money so no, he doesn't rob us
@@Rogue_MidKnight I swear MrBossftw said that and everyone else said it leading others to believe that is true but after he hugs you, you don't loose any Money so he doesn't Rob you
@@Rogue_MidKnight yikes you've been watching too much boss man fuck the world😬
Dude, your videos always brighten up my day, I always look forward to hearing words of this game come out of your mic and into that microphone, honestly keep up the great work, you deserve all of the love you get. 10/10 like always.
The most Heartbreaking Character of the video is to see his grandma in the end, THATS broke my heart
I had the same reaction, I got on my first play through. For me it was the most impactful moment in the game. You can feel the emotion in his voice and how he is genuinely scared. It’s…amazing:
This game made me shed a tear twice, once was the last conversation with the sister. the other was when my horse died. he was given to me by Hosea, I named him The Boist. Rest in Peace Horse. :(
When I first heard Arthur says he's afraid my eyes welled up. I got attached to him through his amazing story and imo he is the best video game character ever created.
I think rain falls is the most tragic character. It really shows how the Wild West era was the worst time for the people of color. Rain falls was a wise man who was kind and caring yet the world was never kind to him. He lost everything. But despite all that. He has hope. He is a sort of role model for Arthur. Arthur even notified that in his journal. How he looks up to him.
The west wasn't kind to anyone. White or otherwise.
@@Halloyaw11 only to the people who came already rich crime Europe
Also he was absolutely broken by the time John revisits him. Rains fall was the most tragic figure because he was a guy that had as much hope as anyone and yet by the end, he didn’t even know where he was he was so disillusioned by his crushing reality. It’s like the ballad of Ira Hayes there is no happy ending for the Native American man.
I never saw that encounter even though I had full honor
this happened all over america, I'm from Costa Rica and almost nobody here has bloodline from native people just like the USA they were wiped out by Europeans is very sad and disturbing
Arthur has never confided to anyone what he does to the Sister. For one small moment in his life his tough exterior is destroyed by her earnestness and he is vulnerable, and admits it with a sincerity that I have seldom witnessed. The most powerful scene of the entire game, is an entirely optional one from start to finish, and that is why this is one of the best games ever madex
This game was one of the first games that genuinely made me cry and made me feel like ive bonded to the gang or the random NPCs in the game. This game is beautiful and amazing the story is heartbreaking but its also funny as hell. This is also one of the games that made me feel like the 60$ was really well spent and ive cherished every moment
Sorry for your loss bud.
RIP Nanna
That little memorial at the end for your nana just made my heart shatter. ❤️😞
Another masterfully created analysis. Everything you said couldn't have been said better. BTW there's something that hits so deep when you see a strong man like Arthur tear up.
I find her choice of words interesting in the last dialogue - something I never noticed in my previous playthroughs. She says "I know you, you don't know you" and it was kind of a throw-back to the Strange Man, who of course there are many theories surrounding. But his missions in RDR1 are "I know you" and in his cabin in the Bayou, it says "I know you" on the wall. But while the Strange Man is morally ambiguous, Sister Calderon is obviously good. Maybe it doesn't mean anything, but thought it was interesting.
My favorite theory about the strange man is he is the devil
Yeah the final meeting with Sister Calderon definitely had me tearing up. Pretty much the whole chapter 6 was just heartbreaking man. This game has what GTA 5 will never have, it is so gripping man and actually makes you give a damn about the story, the world feels alive and like it has meaning
I can't believe I still get choked up when I watch him say "I'm afraid".
Man this game just made me want to be a better person
4 years and 5 playthroughs and it gives me chills every time.
That’s why I love Arthur Morgan. He may have done some terrible things in the past but just because he has done bad things in the past doesn’t mean he can’t do his best to help those who need helping before facing Micah and eventually submitting to TB as well as his last stand injuries. Arthur Morgan is the best character in all gaming history because he isn’t ignorant, he isn’t a nice person but can be kind (There’s a difference) and finally his own mentality as well as his view is just crumbling in front of him ever since the bank heist in saint danis. He loved, He Fought but most importantly He cared.
Seeing Arthur’s eyes well up with tears genuinely makes me start weeping a little, man that is so powerful. Thank you for reminding me of it!
Rains Fall is another heartbreaking character.
I really enjoyed watching this video. The part where you discuss his relationship with Sister Calderon is amazing. It really humanizes Arthur. Playing as Arthur really made me have a connection with him, I felt like I was experiencing his life. His story is so well written and one of the best characters I've ever played. The depth and explanation you've explained in this video goes a long way in really making the player have a stronger connection to Arthur. Job well done sir.
Alright, after watching a good amount of your video, I can say I'll be watching all of your work. Good job man.
that actually made me tear up! i just found out about this channel and i cannot stop watching it
To me, the most heartbreaking and underrated character is Molly O'Shea. She is unseen by the man she loves dearly, commits suicide because she sees no other way out and saw the love of her life become a tyrant and overwhelmed by greed. And nobody listened to her really. When she tried to reach out to Arthur, they got interrupted and he never returned to her as we do not get a chance to do so. It's just sad to see her as a happy woman at first and depressive or even suicidal in the end.
She doesn't kill herself?
@@zaxu Indirectly, she did. She told a lie because she knew that somebody would kill her if the gang believed she is a rat. So, she committed suicide, not by herself but with Ms. Grimshaw as the one who kills her for her being "the rat".
@@ANNEKE1999 but she is not a rat I think before killing Millton (the bald Pinkerton guy) he said that she didn't say a word or something like that but she is not a rat
@@divelar9027 I know. She was no rat. She just said it to make the gang kill her. It was her suicide.
I think, that she was just drunk.
I highly respect the amount of attention to detail you put into literal minutes of cutscene from a game that takes hundreds of hours to fully complete
FANTASTIC work! this video gave me goosebumps mate. Keep up putting out quality content like this, i feel that it could allow for some people to come away from this video with slightly different views on life.
"Take a gamble that love exists and do a loving act" is a line, which really stuck with me in a game that is absolutly packed with memorable lines.
Another beautiful and deeply thoughtful video. You're aces, mate. It's incredibly... What's the word... Not satisfying, though it is its... Gratifying, hearing ones own thoughts and feelings echoed back by such expert mind.
And, I'm sorry about your Nanna. I hope you're taking care of yourself.
That’s so kind and thoughtful, thanks so much.
Arthur's character speaks to me on so many levels. I may not have done the things he has (murder, thievery, actually crimes lol) but I often look at my actions and think that I have let the people who raised me, believed in me, befriended me, and interacted with me down. I feel like I myself am incapable of finding love because I don't give it, and therefore I shouldn't care about others. But to question that, and to want better, means there is good in me the same as in Arthur. We all are failed in some way. Let some love for yourself and those around you in, and you can help someone in need, listen to a mentor, or save a friend. Arthur saving John wasn't just his redemption, it was his life's work. His journey to giving a man a chance at what he denied himself, a family and happiness, is heart shatteringly powerful. And at his end, his spot of rest gets to be bathed in the morning sunrise, symbolic to his choice to let good in instead of holding it out as he did for so long.
Just want to say great video. Always great to find others as obsessed with this masterpiece as much as myself. And that goddamn song The Wheel just tears straight through my heart, lol. Good choice.
The scene before the train really made me sad and it was probably these 3 missions/scenes that made me feel for Arthur as much as I did in the end.
Honestly the best game I’ve ever pre-ordered. I loved the original red dead and when I heard Rockstar was making a number 2, I had to pre-order it.
I still remember it was a Friday (best day for a game launch day), going to the store at 9 in the morning and them handing over my PS4 special edition and even gave me a poster. Took me all day to download it and ever since that day, I’ve been hooked to the story mode. Definitely deserved game of the year but God of War was also a really good game.
Weird request
I really wanna play Rdr2(game) soo badly but I don't have money 2 buy , can u buy it for me (steam gift)
I tried soo many ways make money online everything just paid little
@@NoName-xp6dc It's $20 out of gamestop. Do it yourself.
This game was genuinely phenomenal. They put SO much love and care into everything in it. Especially the characters.
Arthur: my wife and son were robbed and murdered in cold blood for $10
Rain Fall: _GoTtA piCk sOMe HeRbS_
edit: guys shut up and go pick some herbs this is a copied comment
@12 fr why would they think that putting stupid stuff like that when the dialog between arthur and rains fall was so serious and sad.
@@PurplMimosa
Well I mean ya know.. Rains. Fall.
eliza wasn't his wife. but yes that part is funny and annoying😂
*_GINSENG LOCATED_*
@@mayarussell ye my mistake
It’s amazing that the best acted scene in Video game history and arguably one of the best in the history of media period, is an optional quest you could easily overlook..
This wasn't a video game to me. This was a life. A, redemption.
Man, throughout the video I was thinking of my grandma who died last year. When at the end of the video I realized the video was a tribute for your grandma, I couldn't hold my tears.
If your grandma is still alive call her now and tell her how much you love her for me.
I like your insight and your take on Arthur in your story.
I'm afraid Arthur in my story deserves everything coming to him with the amount of people I've killed and dragged out of town with a lasso.
Take a gamble that love exists is.just such a beautiful quote and it delivers the sisters belief without being in your face about it
And that, is why I genuinely believe, that Arthur is in heaven. And the conversation he had with Sister Calderon, was heart wrenching...
“I guess I.. I’m afraid” tears me up still. Best campaign and story in video game history.
This was beautiful, made me tear up.
Sister Calderon is one of my favorite characters in the entire series, and probably one of my favorite video game characters ever. She is such a down too earth but uplifting person. Talking to her always makes me happy. I can apply a lot of her lessons to my own life.
Ahh, she reminds you of your grandmother. That's love, for sure.
I have rewatched this video to the point it is unhealthy. Every. Single. Part. Of this video is amazing. Without a doubt my favorite youtuber.
Oh wow, that’s so kind! Thank you so much, your support means the world to me. 😊
Siempre me parte el corazon escuchar a Arthur decir que tiene miedo y más con esa expresion en su cara
The I'm afraid part sent shivers through my body because it seems so real and was made so well
Her soul is so beautiful, may the Lord’s light shine on her writer
Arthur's last words broke my heart same with when my horse died my poor darling Medusa and the words he said will always be with me especially my favorite quotes from him "I gave you my best", "Revenge is a fools game", it's so sad that when he dose a good thing he says he's not really a good man it makes me sad