Arthur’s last ride on the road in Red Dead Redemption 2 is hailed as one of gaming’s most fantastic emotionally charged memories.
There have been many emotional moments throughout our careers in video games. However, fans have agreed that Arthur’s last ride on the screen in Red Dead Redemption 2 is among the most emotionally charged ever.
Red Dead Redemption 2 follows the tale of tough but kind Arthur Morgan, a gunslinger who travels with his adopted family throughout America’s arid frontier. The game is fun to play, with thrilling combat; it also has a compelling story and many mysteries that remain unsolved.
The final scenes in Red Dead Redemption 2 The final stages of Red Dead Redemption 2 are among the most emotional scenes in video game history. We watch Arthur Morgan succumb to tuberculosis and slowly die under the sun (he can also be killed if he is not of good honour). As he approaches his final burial site, he embarks on one last trip on his horse while listening to the euphoric Unshakensoundtrack played in the background.
A Reddit user brought up the topic who had shared the event in the past week. “Late to the celebration, but the “Unshaken” ride in RDR2 made me more emotional than any game ever has,” the user posted on the subreddit for r/gaming. “Yeah, that’s a rough one” was the consensus of one reader. “It’s weird because by that point, you’ve known for hours how it has to end for Arthur, but that’s when you realise this is it, and it hits so hard.”
A user commented on the moment when Arthur gives a final goodbye to his horse, which a fun fact that can only be activated when you have an unbreakable connection with the animal. “When Arthur’s horse is shot, and then he tells him “Thank you”. I felt a tear.” they wrote. “Most stunning game I’ve ever played in terms of story, characters and action. It was also animated, as well as music. I’m hoping there’ll be similar games soon, but it will not be. I’d love to try it out as a first-timer.”
Although it’s been more than five years since it was released for the first time, Red Dead Redemption 2 is widely regarded as the final video game to surprise players. If you can imagine a devastating ending such as that, it’s a reason to be surprised.
