13 Biggest WTF Video Game Moments Since 2010

6. Marston Bites The Bullet At The End Of Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar

We all love a good tale about the lovable rogue that wants to reform, righting past wrongs on the path to salvation. John Marston has all of those qualities and then some, Rockstar's pitch perfect development of the character across Red Dead's running time resulting in a fictional character that players cared deeply about.

Victimized by modernization and the expanding power of central government, Marston is coerced by cronies of the former to wipe out his lawless former gang, all for the promise of being left alone by the world and its men in suits so he can be reunited with his estranged family to live out a quieter, simpler life.

Marston's wish is eventually granted - god knows, he deserves it - but it's painfully short-lived. I suppose I should have seen it coming, Rockstar would never gift its players a happy ending without a catch, but that doesn't make the bitter pill that is his death any easier to swallow.

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