A World So Real, You Forget It's Fiction

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A month ago, I started playing Red Dead Redemption 2, or RDR2 as it’s known in the gaming community, and I was completely blown away by it. As an adult, you don’t usually get that same feeling when you play video games like you did as a kid, but this game is different.

I feel fully immersed in it, and it’s not just about controlling a character anymore. Honestly, if you ask me, I feel like I’m living it. The wind rustling through the trees, the distant howl of a wolf, every little detail brings this world to life. And somewhere along those dusty trails and flickering campfires, you forget it’s just a game. You’re really there.

It’s the way the world responds to you, even when you’re not doing anything “game-like.” You can sit by a stream and watch the wildlife interact naturally, pass by strangers and overhear conversations that feel unscripted, or just wander into the wilderness and watch the world go on without you.

The game doesn’t rush you. In fact, it rewards slowness. It encourages you to be curious. Arthur Morgan, the protagonist, is a big part of why this game hits so hard. He’s not a stereotypical outlaw. He’s layered, conflicted, and deeply human.

One of the best things about this game is the NPCs (non-playable characters). You can talk to them, greet them, help them, or even rob them. And they’ll remember your actions, which will have consequences later in the game.

I remember once, while passing by Flatneck Station, I helped a guy who’d been bitten by a snake. Later, when I was in Valentine Town, I saw the same guy sitting outside a Gunsmith shop with a friend. He called me over, thanked me, and told his friend how I helped him. Then he told me to pick any one item from the shop for free and just let the shop owner know he would pay for it later. Yeah, that’s how detailed this game is!

One time, I randomly decided to follow an NPC and discovered that they had a whole lifestyle. They wake up in the morning, have breakfast, go to work, take breaks, hang out at saloons for some whiskey or beer, eat dinner, head home, and then sleep. I was amazed by the attention to detail. And keep in mind, I’ve barely explored 20% of the game, but already, after a month, I’ve spent over 50 hours playing this game.

I’ve started a series on Steemit called #waqarwritesmorgan, where I explore Arthur’s adventures and life. So, for those of you (@dove11, @weisser-rabe, @soulfuldreamer, @sur-riti, @senehasa, @paholags, @event-horizon, @aneukpineung78) who are reading my stories and interested in Arthur’s lifestyle, this post is for you guys. I’m sure you’ve gotten so curious by now about what this game is all about.

Below, I’m sharing links to two videos from Rockstar. I strongly recommend you watch both at least once, as they’ll show you how Rockstar revolutionized the gaming world and cinematic storytelling six years ago.

And one last thing, please watch the videos in at least 720p or 1080p resolution because this masterpiece deserves high-quality viewing!

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