7 Life Lessons You Learned From Red Dead Redemption

You know what’s good about Red Dead Redemption? Everything. And making up part of that ‘everything’ is the memorable characters.

In a world where characters in games have less personality than a post-it note, RDR at least tried to create a cast that perfectly fit the world of New Austin. You know - deranged, dangerous, drunk, or all of the above.

Might not have always worked, since I can remember precisely no one in the Mexico missions except that dictatorial dude who looked a bit like Al Pacino, but our John had the attitude of a lone wolf, wearily taking quests while side-eyeing the deranged townsfolk who need his help. Indeed, our hero would be dead and probably-not-buried without his cohorts around.

He does a lot of the legwork, ‘cause it’s a game innit, but at every turn of his character arc, Marston relies on others to aid his journey in becoming a better man – whether Bonnie’s plucking a bullet out of him or West Dickens is selling distractionary snake-oil.

So, sure, being standoffish and nonchalant is tres chic, but don’t be too proud to ask for a little help from your friends.