10 Video Game Good Guys You Knew Were Villains All Along
2. Micah - Red Dead Redemption II
Micah is a near-impossible character to like, and labelling him as 'good' is a stretch, but his acceptance into the Van Der Linde Gang meant he was a brother in all but blood to Arthur, the 'hero' of the story. As reluctant as it may be for both Arthur and indeed the player, Micah is on our side, right up the moment where he isn't.
The themes of 2018's Red Dead Redemption II explore the intricacies of what it means to be a hero or villain, but when we're introduced to Micah he truly never gives off any vibe other than the latter.
Deceiving the gang by working with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, betraying those who took him in is the surely the lowest an outlaw can get, and Micah stoops to such a level with little remorse.
The cowardly nature of Micah's betrayal is a surprise, as he always gave off far more obvious and aggressive vibes than his true, slimy self. What isn't surprising, however, is that he would reach the game's conclusion as an enemy to the gang.
Micah's deception was significant, but he never tried to deceive the gang into believing that he was a good person.
Maybe because none of them truly are.