@@kevinrecinos79 bro am a huge Kratos fanboy, but these type of comparisons brew nothing but bitterness in an otherwise sweet community. Lets celebrate legacy of each game and character individually without comparisons
I’ll echo the sentiment , going through this game slowly is the way to go. There will be people who hate this though, who’ll only want you to do the main missions…. You can do that, but you’ll miss like a whole lot, like more than half the game, maybe even more than that is in all the side stuff you can find. There’s a place for instance, you can experience something there, and it gives you a hint of another place to go, you have to wait until late into the night in game time to get the pay off… if someone is rushing around, they’ll miss it. That said, I don’t think it’s possible to catch everything in one play through. There’s still things we are still finding out about that are in the game 6 years after the game being released, there’s just so much to find!
Fun fact: This game is so detailed that you get fat when you eat too much. Also try hanging out at the camp, more often then not the other people interact with each other
“She was a girl Dutch van der Linde shot in the head on that raid on the ferry a few years back. Same one you got shot on. Pretty girl... until her eye was hanging out by a thread of tendon, and her brain was plastered over a wall.” -The Strange Man This is why it’s fun playing this game with the context of the original ❤
So yeah, like the Strange Man said in RDR 1 and Javier says here in RDR 2, John was shot during the ferry heist (he was shot in the arm, if you look closely he has a bandage on it) and since we know from a newspaper article from RDR 1 that Landon Ricketts was somehow involved in the Blackwater Massacre my headcanon is that he decided to get involved in stopping the robbery (either to help the law or as self-defense) and shot at Dutch's gang, shooting John in the arm during the chaos as a result. 12 years later, John and Ricketts meet in Mexico again without either of them knowing they crossed paths before.
This was the smoothest Chapter 1 playthrough I've seen! Well done, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey. Take your time, explore, do all the side missions, don't rush the main story line - immersive is the word, and there is so much more. Fun!
When hunting it's important to : use - Cover Scent Lotion - Bait & Squat so the animal doesn't get spooked . Also Study them before killing with binoculars or weapon .
I've played this game 17 times to 100% completion. All I've done since Oct. 18, 2018 is play this game or watch others play. You will get a lot of things telling you you are doing this or that wrong or you missed this or that. EVERY time I play or watch I find something new. My advice would be to just play your way the first time. If you choose to play again than you could listen to other ways of doing and finding things. I hope you enjoy this (interactive movie) as much as I do!
6 years later and people are still playing it for the first time.. nice nice... dont let anyone rush u while playing it... play this how u want to play it cause u can only enjoy it for the first time, once !!!!!!!!!!!
This was a great watch Kali! You took to this game so naturally, a lot of ppl get turned off by the complex controls and slow start, but man once you start appreciating all those little details you get so immersed! Enjoy, have fun, and do your own pace.
I can definitely see it become overwhelming quickly. But I expect to be in this game for awhiiiiiile and I think I'm just so ready to dive deep into the lore that I don't mind the slow burn!
Excited to see this playthrough! I just beat this game a few months ago and I am STILL stuck on it. I'm glad to hear you say that you are the type to dive deeper into games because this one is worth it. Enjoy
This video appeared on my timeline and saw it was a long vid and part 1. Just subbed to follow the start of your first time in this amazing journey into my favorite game of all time. I can't believe I wasn't originally going to get this game (I hate westerns and was peer pressured into getting it cause my GTA Online mates were all buying it for Red Dead Online :D) Only bit of advice I will give is take your time with this masterpiece and explore everywhere and anywhere. You're in for such an amazing journey especially coming from Read Dead 1 😃👍
Your playthrough will be so pleasant to follow! Already your introduction, where you talked about taking it slow and getting immersed, made me happy. Yes, this is definitely the best way to enjoy this game! Talk to everybody, often. Walk, ride, take in the world! Let the game's slow pace be a blessing. The only thing you really _don't_ need to care about is the mission checklists (bronze/silver/gold awards) - those are meant more for achievement hunters or possibly for a second playthrough. Otherwise they're totally unimportant, and occasionally even distract from the full experience (rewarding quick completion time, which is contrary to full immersion).
Thank you for easing my mind about the achievements! I guess it brings an added layer of newness when replaying the game (as if this game even needed that lol) so I won't worry about the awards this playthrough. Thank you for watching :)
RDR2 is one of the most well written games ever with insane level of voice acting and Arthur Morgan is one of the GOATS 9:15 This is what the stranger man was talking about when he first met John in RDR1, The Blackwater massacre is one of the most crucial moments in RDR universe but its story is vaguely told
Yeah, one of my favorite aspects of both RDR games is the fact that we never see what happened at the ferry, the so called 'Blackwater Massacre' of 1899. We only get snippets of what happened and that makes it much more meaninful and mysterious.
At 1:51:27, it isn’t clear to a lot of people because it’s so quick but Reverend is actually injecting Morphine for John to ease the pain. A small detail A LOT of people miss
Mad excited for this playthrough. This game is so big and is so detailed, it might be helpful to watch a spoiler free tips and tricks video for beginners, just to utilise all of the games mechanics. I'm on my 5th playthrough and there are still things I'm discovering for the first time. Top 3 game ever made!!!
RDR2 is like eating a meal, and a delicious one at that. Savor it, enjoy it all, and take it slow because there’s so much of it. Explore, get lost in the world, and enjoy the side quests and all the little things you can do in it. By the end you’ll feel so full and fulfilled. It’s an instant classic 😊
I played the first game when it originally came out with no idea of a sequel. It’s great that the developers acknowledged people may have played RDR first as they place a lot of nods and references toward the game .
So excited for your Red Dead 2 journey! There are some older journal entries you can read if you want to get a look at the weeks before the game started
That bullet dodge at 2:02:01 was incredibly impressive for a first time player. This is one of the most skillful starts I have seen on a first playthrough with no experience of how the missions are scripted. It’s refreshing to finally see someone actually making an effort to not get shot and not being ashamed to use deadeye. Hats off to you and I will surely continue watching after this
I think I owe the skill to playing RDR1 right before this one! So I knew the controls a bit even though there are some significant changes and upgrades. Thank you!
One of the best things about this game is the attention to detail. For example, the horse's testicles shrink in cold weather. You can actually notice it😅. Also, characters you interact with will remember you throughout the game and what you did to them. There's a lot of foreshadowing in the dialogue that you wouldn't know if you played this first. When this first came out, all the fans of the first game were so hyped. They never expected there to be a sequel. They did a great job.
RDR2 and Last of Us were the first games that made u truly care about the "hero" / protagonists ... then Kratos became a Daddy n messed us all up again lol
I'm an old gamer from the Video Arcade Game Era of the 1970's. You've got skills and I appreciate your attention to details and acknowledgement of the games details. Check out the Compendium and all the Challenges and collections that span the entire map. You can only play this game once for the first time. Take it slow, enjoy the exploration and the incredible grind this game can offer.
Honestly I’m excited to see someone who played the first game first, and also recently! People on youtube who have played it first normally have done it a long time ago and big references to the first game aren’t as impactful because they don’t tend to remember. I played this game first but I love seeing the approach of someone who played 1 first! Excited to watch you play!
2:25:54 I have to agree with Dutch here. 'Usury' is another term for loan-sharking, so robbing a bank seems more morally correct in comparison, than threatening destitute people to borrow money off of you then get violent if they don't pay it back.
This game is so detailed. Spend time in the camp, you'll get random interactions with people like the way Dutch walked up to you to talk a bit. You'll see interactions between other characters that will reveal their personalities and a little bit of the camps dynamics. Please take your time! There's so much that you can't do everything on your first playthrough. Excited to watch your choices and see what you do with Arthur!
I’m actually really excited to see someone play rdr2 who also has prior knowledge of the first game. I haven’t played the story of the first game myself yet (although I do have a general idea of the story and how it ends) but I used to get my brother to lend me it when I was 9/10 so I could ride the horses LOL. I’ve watched a lot of playthroughs now of rdr2 and every single one of them had no prior knowledge on the first game, so it’s gonna be really nice to see someone actually see the connections between them!!
Just a tip for the game, whenever you see places with white surrounding it with a ? mark, those are stranger missions you can do as Arthur, some don't unlock until later chapters, and doing them can be both fun and rewarding. A lot of people don't bother and just go through the game quickly, take your time with the game. The stranger missions are worth doing in this game.
Friendly tip you can often get in on the conversations that gang members are having with each other if you just stand near them instead of listening from afar. And more than likely you can press greet on each participant in the conversation to say something afterwards that’s relevant to it or unique for that conversation alone. On rare occasions it will be the antagonize button. Not only that but after each and every mission there will be unique dialogue you can trigger with various camp members regarding recent events. Try your hardest not to miss dialogue from Arthur as they spent a lot of time recording so so much and I missed way more than I heard on my first playthrough
Molly's accent is Irish if you were wondering. Her backstory of her life is actually pretty sad. Also there is a g9ld bar in the burned town down the cliff from camp
It's so pleasing to see when someone is playing a new game for the first time when you have played it yourself. RDR2 is the best game I ever played and I'm looking forward to see this. You will have a blast.
I've never been one to watch videos of other people play video games, but I keep watching people play through this game for the first time because it's as close as I can get to experiencing it for the first time again myself. I haven't watched your channel before, but I have no problem saying you will absolutely fall in love with this game. It's a masterpiece in every sense of the word. You're in for a hell of a ride!
It is always special to find someone I can relate to starting RDR2 for the first tine. Red Dead 2 is one of those game experiences I'll forever wish I could relive for the very first time.
Absolutely DO NOT rush through this game. Take your time, explore the environment, hang around at camp to interact with the characters, do all the side missions etc etc. Rushing through this game is a surefire way to lose out on a magnificent experience and at worst get frustrated and bored because of the gameplay loops that can get monotonous if youre only going from mission to mission
While there are so many things that elevate this game above the first one, my favorite is the gang. While John did run across some interesting characters in the first game, he was ultimately alone during most of that game.
Hello Kali. I could not watch your Red Dead Redemption 1 series because I did not play the game yet. But now I am back. This will be a long journey and this will be a memorable one and thank you in advance.
Finally I get to watch a playthrough in the correct order. Seems everyone plays RDR1 after 2. Anyway, I will gladly check out your RDR1 plays then jump into this! Have fun 👍
take it slow! do all the side quests and stuff it takes more than 100+ hrs to fully finish this game and so vast and has well written story and character development in my opinion its the best game ive ever played. RockStar did really pour their dedication and hardwork for this game.
2:40 playing this game slowly is the only way to get a satisfying experience even more than rdr1. Explore everything, always reading journal, talk to the camp members, interact with everything in camp or open world, reading everything including newspapers, doing random events, listening to dialogues, side quests, watching theatre shows/movies, .etc. rockstar games do far better job in immersing you into atmosphere and excel at their attention to details than many other open world games and developers. Cyberpunk & Witcher come close (CD projekt red)
Arthur is among the best video game protagonists out there, up there with Kratos. Roger Clark won the best performance award back in 2018 for good reason. A heart of gold behind a gruff exterior, and you’ll learn so much from a man who never even existed.
I already love Arthur. It's definitely thanks to the actor's amazing job. the accent, slow thoughtful comments and calming nature make me so excited to get to know Arthur more
I find it funny, people who play RDR2 first when playing RDR1 always comment how the characters look different and you have the same reaction, except for RDR2 instead of RDR1 XD good playthrough!
Red Dead 2 & Arthur's story made such an impact on me that I wrote my dissertation on its Immersive Narrative.. You've got a beautiful journey ahead of you Kali 🤠🐎
Yay, you popped up in my feed; I love how detail-oriented you are. I can tell this is going to be a good playthrough. I'm subbed and along for the ride as you experience this masterpiece :)
I think you missed the tip that told you how to activate the cinematic camera. 38:45 It's super useful to know, especially on horse back, and beautiful to look at 😉
@@kaliwali If you hold down the middle touch pad on the PS5, you'll activate the cinematic view. This is like cruise-control for your horse. If you set a waypoint on the map, your horse will follow the path automatically and you can even put your controller down. You can also adjust the speed of the horse in cinematic view. This can also be useful when riding with others during missions to allow you to soak in the dialogue and surroundings.
@@maunawiliboy Exactly. "This can also be useful when riding with others during missions to allow you to soak in the dialogue and surroundings." I can't agree more.
Make sure you talk to people, watch the random interactions that happen around you and always check the question marks on your map ..and most of all have fun !
So many RDR2 playthroughs out there but it's obvious yours is going to be a good one and worth sticking around for. Seem to be a good mix of calmness, thoughtful commentary and keen sense of observation, and it's pretty clear you're also smart. Hope you enjoy the ride, I'll try to catch up. Cheers.
You are awesome for playing this! I am enjoying this. It's my favorite game of all time next to CP 2077 and AC Black Flag. Looking forward to more of it!!!
Love your attention to detail! Going to enjoy following this playthrough. Also fun to follow someone who played RDR1 first, watching the younger versions of so many characters being fleshed out.
I have no idea who you are, but I'm so glad you came up in my recommendations! I've been wanting to go through another playthrough of this game, but I also want to see it again for the first time. This way, I can live vicariously through your first-time playthrough. And please take your time. The best things in this game aren't necessarily on the main path. Hell, my first playthrough took over 100 hours cause I spend too much time exploring and living in this world. Edit: This IS some of the best storytelling in any media ever P E R I O D
Knowing all the details in RDR2, and knowing that's your jam, watching this is like watching a kid on Christmas morning ☺ You're in for a game like no other P.S. the song at the end of Chapter 1, when the gang sets off the mountain, is some of my favorite game music ever
I'm always here for first time players of RDR2. Played it myself for the first time two years ago and it's one of the best video games of all time. I love watching others experience that, too.
I can honestly say that this is one of, if not the best game I've ever played in my life, and I can't wait to watch your playthrough and experience of it. Your attention to detail will definitely make this playthrough so much better, as every corner of this game is packed with detail to appreciate. Have fun! :))
I just love how much of a shithead John is throughout a significant part of this game, specially to Abigail and Jack (keep an eye out for John's camp interactions), it makes his redemption arc in RDR 1 so much more poignant. Also, Uncle is legit one of the most underrated characters, he probably has the funniest camp conversations in this game, lol.
I caught on to a bit of craphead John's personality throughout the next episode (releasing tomorrow) and woooooww.. What a redemption arc! I was NOT expecting him to treat Abigail or Jack that way
Howdy Kali 🫡! OMG! We’re finally here 🤧! 5:08 Yes, noticed you’ve got Speaker Subtitles on, Lesssgooo 👊🏽! 5:32 Enter the GOAT, Arthur Morgan 🤠🫡! 12:38 Yeah, optional dialogue means you can experience the same scene differently and later on, your honour level also changes how Arthur talks and how people react to him as well in some parts. 13:40 Love how your face lit up when John’s name was mentioned, awww haha. 28:28 Read that Rockstar Devs added Horse Bonding mechanic to reward them for being loyal to their horses rather than swapping/biying/selling them like cars in GTA. 37:53 Yeah, Strange Man mentioned Heidi McCourt, she was young lady mentioned in RDR1 that Dutch marked. 44:58 RDR1 theme, LFG! Also listen out for RDR1 musical cues throughout the game, some maybe subtle like this, others not so much haha. 47:58 Loved they improved the Aiming from RDR1 where Red Dot shows a Hit on Target and a Red ❌ means Target Dead. 49:11 Yeah, not sure if you know the story of the Prodigal Son from the Bible, Arthur is basically Older Brother and there’s way more Biblical/Christian themes in this game especially with the Mission names. 51:17 There’s an earlier chapter of the Journal precedes entry you started with, shows when Arthur bought that Journal and some of the events before Chapter 1. 54:38 Goad you figured out lol, Hold LT for Convos haha, you can use that with any NPC! 56:25 Being an Australian, I feel disrespected 🤧, Jokesss haha. Molly is actually Irish. 58:39 Yeah, Bill lost a lot of weight when you see him in 1911, also you’re now seeing the visual upgrade and yeah, same Actors for Bill, Dutch & John. Uncle is a new guy due to OG actor passing away during making RDR2. Javier & Abigail are also new actors as well, not the same as RDR1. 1:14:44 Yeah, glad your ignore the NPCs when they’re trying to rush you, almost reminds me of God of War Ragnarok NPCs backseating Kratos/Atreus. 1:25:38 Problem is you only find out what Mission Objectives are, AFTER the mission lol. 1:24:09 Part of Dutch's philosophy that lends itself to the Robin Hood ideal or Noble Gang ethos he likes to preach: "We shoot fellas as need shooting, save fellas as need saving, and feed them as need feeding" and then add to last gang meeting where Dutch & especially Hosea mention to the gang, not to get into trouble cause they're on the run. Dutch does not like his gang to do anything reckless unless absolutely necessary or unless he himself directly says it so his gang is not as lawless and violent as the O'Driscolls for example like when you read about them in the com,pendium. 1:49:39 Uncle is a Vampire, he does not age lol 1:50:13 Drops of blood when skinning in RDR1 always makes me laugh. 2:15:00 That’s the GOTY 2018 award winning music/soundtrack. It’s a shame Bear McCreary didn’t win for God of War 2018 as I love that soundtrack too but RDR2 deserved it as well, The Valkyrie Theme is still one of my fave pieces of music ever but love the mission music in this game so much. 2:18:21 Agreed, Hosea definitely a Wise Fatherly Figure alright. 2:19:00 So glad you instinctively slowed down the wagon, there’s loads of great dialogue that can be missed if Arthur rides/drives/walks too quickly. At Horseshoe Overlook camp, Walking to edge of the cliff and sitting down to watch the night sky is one of my fave things to do in the game, also riding at night is great as well. 2:30:50 Love that Mountain Hymn midi instrumental you played, that’s what I mean Woody Jackson who also did RDR1 soundtrack elevated his composing game 💪🏽. 2:32:39 Micah pointing the gun at Arthur and you pausing the music = Priceless, was waiting for a record scrafch noise but pausing it, freakn genius lol. 2:33:23 Yes please, my fave thing to do was spend as much time at camp chatting to each of the NPCs. Every camp interaction whether you’re eavesdropping, at the campfire, at the NPCs tents or them coming up to you is sooo good & even gives you deeper insight into each character and also their dynamics with others. You’ll hardly ever hear the same conversations again. Read somewhere, there’s 500,000 lines of dialogue recorded combined, Roger Clark had about 50000 lines of Dialogue for Arthur. There's a Easter Egg at camp that unless you're exploring Horseshoe Overlook fully you won't find, all I'll say is, look behind Arthurs Tent for what seems to be abandoned wagon and random wooden cargo boxes on a cliff side, there's something there that I feel you'll find interesting especially about Dutch that he's left behind. One last tip is that aside from tracking Animals when hunting or even tracking people, you can also use Eagle Eye (LS + RS) for when you're trying find lootable items either indoors or outdoors like in the wild, they will glow and flash on/off. Thanks so much again for an amazing first RDR2 episode, can’t wait for the next, well with me staying to almost 4am Thursday morning haha, “Okay then, Catch ya later 😁” Much Love & Blessings 🙏🏽.
I noticed that mission objectives are always AFTER the mission which really sucks lol. And skinning in this game is definitely not like RDR1 hahaha. It's soooo much more graphic! Micah is a certified loon haha. It worries me that Dutch obviously has a special place in his brain for him to weasel into. After reading the initial chapters in Arthur's journal that I missed this episode (don't worry, I found them in the second one thank goodness!) it seems even more likely that Micah could be the rotten egg of this camp slowly turning everything he touches to coal. I'm planning to head out to the PO box tomorrow so look out on Sunday's episode for more unboxing of the amazing t-shirts you got me!! Thank you you for the laughs, tips and commentary on this episode! I reaaaally enjoyed reading your thoughts and I'll see you in the next one! 💚
@@kaliwaliLove your observations & theories regarding Micah, Interesting 👍🏽. Sunday’s Video with the Tees? Alright, alright, alright haha. Onto the next 👊🏽😊!
Hi Kali. New sub here. On episode 7 of binging your RDR series. Love it so far! One tip; pay attention to NPC dialog. It's often informative and very beneficial. Have fun! Can't wait to catch up.🙂
Rule no. 1 playing RDR 2 (or R* games in general) Never rushed to mission destination. Make sure you exhausted all conversations first. Trust me, you don't wanna miss it
my best advice for rdr2. make sure you hang around the camp every so often at different times of the day. lets of events and conversation happen while at camp and can be missed.
This whole intro and more... That is why I subscribed in your channel haha your ways to play games and the thought process. And I didn't even started very much yet to watch and already know it's gonna be AAAAAWESOME!❤
Im so happy you played the first one first its the natural way and how i experienced it as they came out. So ready for all this remember to just take your time and take it all in. I love your playthroughs you do such a great job on these cant wait to see your journey here good look hope you enjoy it. Love the lil bandana by the way.
I kid you not Kali.. I just bought rdr2 from the PlayStation store for $20 just to prepare for this playthrough and going on my 37th hour in just 3 days. SOO GOOD 🤠🌵
Moving through this game slow is definitely the way to go. Enjoy!
Arthur is one of the best written characters in any media form!
He’s most definitely the 🐐
Kratos>>>
@@kevinrecinos79 bro am a huge Kratos fanboy, but these type of comparisons brew nothing but bitterness in an otherwise sweet community. Lets celebrate legacy of each game and character individually without comparisons
My top 2 is kratos@@kevinrecinos79
@@extraordinarygamer937kratos >>>>>>
Uncle is timeless. Yeah, in RDR1 Jack said something like “I remember Uncle being old even when I was a boy”.
Yes! I remember that exactly lol
I’ll echo the sentiment , going through this game slowly is the way to go. There will be people who hate this though, who’ll only want you to do the main missions…. You can do that, but you’ll miss like a whole lot, like more than half the game, maybe even more than that is in all the side stuff you can find. There’s a place for instance, you can experience something there, and it gives you a hint of another place to go, you have to wait until late into the night in game time to get the pay off… if someone is rushing around, they’ll miss it. That said, I don’t think it’s possible to catch everything in one play through. There’s still things we are still finding out about that are in the game 6 years after the game being released, there’s just so much to find!
Kratos: BOY!
Arthur: boah!
LOL honestly, best comment in here 😂
I can never get over how good the foreshadowing to rdr1 in the dialogue is
Hmm… Is it foreshadowing or a call-back? The game is before, but the writing was done years later. A prequel foreshadowing is a funny thing!
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@@FuncleChuckI guess both lol
This game is a work of art honestly.
Fun fact: This game is so detailed that you get fat when you eat too much.
Also try hanging out at the camp, more often then not the other people interact with each other
I just saw this in the next episode 😂😂 soooo detailed! it's amazing
So detailed that when the horse rears, the guy on the back stays on as if glued…
“She was a girl Dutch van der Linde shot in the head on that raid on the ferry a few years back. Same one you got shot on. Pretty girl... until her eye was hanging out by a thread of tendon, and her brain was plastered over a wall.” -The Strange Man
This is why it’s fun playing this game with the context of the original ❤
Poor Heide McCort...
So yeah, like the Strange Man said in RDR 1 and Javier says here in RDR 2, John was shot during the ferry heist (he was shot in the arm, if you look closely he has a bandage on it) and since we know from a newspaper article from RDR 1 that Landon Ricketts was somehow involved in the Blackwater Massacre my headcanon is that he decided to get involved in stopping the robbery (either to help the law or as self-defense) and shot at Dutch's gang, shooting John in the arm during the chaos as a result. 12 years later, John and Ricketts meet in Mexico again without either of them knowing they crossed paths before.
THIS. GAME. IS. MASSIVE.
Take your time and enjoy partner.
This was the smoothest Chapter 1 playthrough I've seen! Well done, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey. Take your time, explore, do all the side missions, don't rush the main story line - immersive is the word, and there is so much more. Fun!
When hunting it's important to : use - Cover Scent Lotion - Bait & Squat so the animal doesn't get spooked . Also Study them before killing with binoculars or weapon .
I've played this game 17 times to 100% completion. All I've done since Oct. 18, 2018 is play this game or watch others play. You will get a lot of things telling you you are doing this or that wrong or you missed this or that. EVERY time I play or watch I find something new. My advice would be to just play your way the first time. If you choose to play again than you could listen to other ways of doing and finding things. I hope you enjoy this (interactive movie) as much as I do!
6 years later and people are still playing it for the first time.. nice nice... dont let anyone rush u while playing it... play this how u want to play it cause u can only enjoy it for the first time, once !!!!!!!!!!!
This is gonna be one hell of a journey, and it only has just begun
This was a great watch Kali! You took to this game so naturally, a lot of ppl get turned off by the complex controls and slow start, but man once you start appreciating all those little details you get so immersed! Enjoy, have fun, and do your own pace.
I can definitely see it become overwhelming quickly. But I expect to be in this game for awhiiiiiile and I think I'm just so ready to dive deep into the lore that I don't mind the slow burn!
Reading the cursive text is actually crazy work
I still get chills whenever I watch someone start this amazing game for the first time. Buckle up, you're in for a hell of a ride, Kali!
This might be the greatest story ever told in a video game. You will love this. You will laugh and cry 100%.
*most predictable story
Excited to see this playthrough! I just beat this game a few months ago and I am STILL stuck on it.
I'm glad to hear you say that you are the type to dive deeper into games because this one is worth it. Enjoy
Definitely gonna watch this playthrogh! Love your laid back attitude, attention to detail and thoughtful commentary.
thank you!
@@kaliwali
I've been playing my current playthrough mostly in the epologue since Sept of 2021.
I'm still planning on playing my 4th playthrough.
This video appeared on my timeline and saw it was a long vid and part 1. Just subbed to follow the start of your first time in this amazing journey into my favorite game of all time. I can't believe I wasn't originally going to get this game (I hate westerns and was peer pressured into getting it cause my GTA Online mates were all buying it for Red Dead Online :D)
Only bit of advice I will give is take your time with this masterpiece and explore everywhere and anywhere. You're in for such an amazing journey especially coming from Read Dead 1 😃👍
Thank you for the new sub and advice 💚 I hope you enjoy this journey!
Your playthrough will be so pleasant to follow! Already your introduction, where you talked about taking it slow and getting immersed, made me happy. Yes, this is definitely the best way to enjoy this game! Talk to everybody, often. Walk, ride, take in the world! Let the game's slow pace be a blessing. The only thing you really _don't_ need to care about is the mission checklists (bronze/silver/gold awards) - those are meant more for achievement hunters or possibly for a second playthrough. Otherwise they're totally unimportant, and occasionally even distract from the full experience (rewarding quick completion time, which is contrary to full immersion).
Thank you for easing my mind about the achievements! I guess it brings an added layer of newness when replaying the game (as if this game even needed that lol) so I won't worry about the awards this playthrough. Thank you for watching :)
RDR2 is one of the most well written games ever with insane level of voice acting and Arthur Morgan is one of the GOATS
9:15 This is what the stranger man was talking about when he first met John in RDR1, The Blackwater massacre is one of the most crucial moments in RDR universe but its story is vaguely told
Yeah, one of my favorite aspects of both RDR games is the fact that we never see what happened at the ferry, the so called 'Blackwater Massacre' of 1899.
We only get snippets of what happened and that makes it much more meaninful and mysterious.
I can already tell I'm going to absolutely love Arthur!
At 1:51:27, it isn’t clear to a lot of people because it’s so quick but Reverend is actually injecting Morphine for John to ease the pain. A small detail A LOT of people miss
“Morpheus’ embrace” being a euphemism for morphine addiction.
How kind of Reverend to give up his own stash to help a gang member
Looking forward to watching your adventure through an amazing western experience!
The greatest game of all time.
playing rdr2 first not knowing dutchs downfall was sad to witness
Mad excited for this playthrough. This game is so big and is so detailed, it might be helpful to watch a spoiler free tips and tricks video for beginners, just to utilise all of the games mechanics. I'm on my 5th playthrough and there are still things I'm discovering for the first time. Top 3 game ever made!!!
RDR2 is like eating a meal, and a delicious one at that. Savor it, enjoy it all, and take it slow because there’s so much of it. Explore, get lost in the world, and enjoy the side quests and all the little things you can do in it. By the end you’ll feel so full and fulfilled. It’s an instant classic 😊
I played the first game when it originally came out with no idea of a sequel. It’s great that the developers acknowledged people may have played RDR first as they place a lot of nods and references toward the game .
Prequel or not, that's how sequels work. Obviously they'll reference the game that this is a sequel to, you would think
Great video, smart move not fighting a bear so early they are tough amd dangerous. Can't wait for the next
So excited for your Red Dead 2 journey! There are some older journal entries you can read if you want to get a look at the weeks before the game started
Yah it’s good insight into Arthur character and what he thinks about other characters
I found them in episode 2 thank goodness! They're very insightful and great to read up on what happened before Blackwater transpired
That bullet dodge at 2:02:01 was incredibly impressive for a first time player. This is one of the most skillful starts I have seen on a first playthrough with no experience of how the missions are scripted. It’s refreshing to finally see someone actually making an effort to not get shot and not being ashamed to use deadeye. Hats off to you and I will surely continue watching after this
I think I owe the skill to playing RDR1 right before this one! So I knew the controls a bit even though there are some significant changes and upgrades. Thank you!
One of the best things about this game is the attention to detail. For example, the horse's testicles shrink in cold weather. You can actually notice it😅. Also, characters you interact with will remember you throughout the game and what you did to them.
There's a lot of foreshadowing in the dialogue that you wouldn't know if you played this first. When this first came out, all the fans of the first game were so hyped. They never expected there to be a sequel. They did a great job.
0:19 "RDR 1 was by far the saddest ending to a game I've ever played" Oh child...
RDR2 and Last of Us were the first games that made u truly care about the "hero" / protagonists ... then Kratos became a Daddy n messed us all up again lol
I thought the same thing.
I'm an old gamer from the Video Arcade Game Era of the 1970's. You've got skills and I appreciate your attention to details and acknowledgement of the games details. Check out the Compendium and all the Challenges and collections that span the entire map. You can only play this game once for the first time. Take it slow, enjoy the exploration and the incredible grind this game can offer.
Honestly I’m excited to see someone who played the first game first, and also recently! People on youtube who have played it first normally have done it a long time ago and big references to the first game aren’t as impactful because they don’t tend to remember. I played this game first but I love seeing the approach of someone who played 1 first! Excited to watch you play!
2:25:54 I have to agree with Dutch here. 'Usury' is another term for loan-sharking, so robbing a bank seems more morally correct in comparison, than threatening destitute people to borrow money off of you then get violent if they don't pay it back.
This game is so detailed. Spend time in the camp, you'll get random interactions with people like the way Dutch walked up to you to talk a bit. You'll see interactions between other characters that will reveal their personalities and a little bit of the camps dynamics. Please take your time! There's so much that you can't do everything on your first playthrough. Excited to watch your choices and see what you do with Arthur!
I wish I could experience this game for the first time again. Greatest game ever made. Greatest storyline. Greatest protagonist.
I’m actually really excited to see someone play rdr2 who also has prior knowledge of the first game. I haven’t played the story of the first game myself yet (although I do have a general idea of the story and how it ends) but I used to get my brother to lend me it when I was 9/10 so I could ride the horses LOL. I’ve watched a lot of playthroughs now of rdr2 and every single one of them had no prior knowledge on the first game, so it’s gonna be really nice to see someone actually see the connections between them!!
I will say if you have a chance to play it now, you definitely should! It's no RDR2 but for it's time, it's genius
You don’t know how lucky you are being able to experience this game for the 1st time… my favourite game, blows the 1st completely out the water
playing through slowly is 100% the way to go. i’m still on the playthrough i started in 2022 and i’m only 60% done😅
You weren't wrong about Dutch. What we saw in RDR was the fallen cult leader. He's still in full form at this point.
Wow love your reactions you are so focused and excited which make me excited and wanna play the game again. Cheers from Sweden missus
38:10 actually Javer here is talking about the same girl the strange man talks about in rdr1. They are in fact referring to the same robbery
I had a feeling!
Just a tip for the game, whenever you see places with white surrounding it with a ? mark, those are stranger missions you can do as Arthur, some don't unlock until later chapters, and doing them can be both fun and rewarding. A lot of people don't bother and just go through the game quickly, take your time with the game. The stranger missions are worth doing in this game.
I love the fact that you are like me. I'll always go on a hunt to find my hat 🤣
Friendly tip you can often get in on the conversations that gang members are having with each other if you just stand near them instead of listening from afar. And more than likely you can press greet on each participant in the conversation to say something afterwards that’s relevant to it or unique for that conversation alone. On rare occasions it will be the antagonize button. Not only that but after each and every mission there will be unique dialogue you can trigger with various camp members regarding recent events. Try your hardest not to miss dialogue from Arthur as they spent a lot of time recording so so much and I missed way more than I heard on my first playthrough
9:03 Well heck, speech like that; can I follow Dutch through a storm too?
Molly's accent is Irish if you were wondering. Her backstory of her life is actually pretty sad. Also there is a g9ld bar in the burned town down the cliff from camp
I found this game so immersive and its a great game. Great one Kali 👍🏽😇
It's so pleasing to see when someone is playing a new game for the first time when you have played it yourself. RDR2 is the best game I ever played and I'm looking forward to see this. You will have a blast.
I've never been one to watch videos of other people play video games, but I keep watching people play through this game for the first time because it's as close as I can get to experiencing it for the first time again myself.
I haven't watched your channel before, but I have no problem saying you will absolutely fall in love with this game. It's a masterpiece in every sense of the word.
You're in for a hell of a ride!
Well Horseshoe Overlook is still kind of a tutorial phase as you may notice. So it's not over yet.
It is always special to find someone I can relate to starting RDR2 for the first tine. Red Dead 2 is one of those game experiences I'll forever wish I could relive for the very first time.
Absolutely DO NOT rush through this game. Take your time, explore the environment, hang around at camp to interact with the characters, do all the side missions etc etc.
Rushing through this game is a surefire way to lose out on a magnificent experience and at worst get frustrated and bored because of the gameplay loops that can get monotonous if youre only going from mission to mission
Legendary Man and the legendary series. Side missions to finish the main story immediately are also part of the legendary game.
Up until Horseshoe Overlook, you're pretty much on rails. But, now, the world is your oyster. Get out there and explore, partner. Outlaws for Life!
While there are so many things that elevate this game above the first one, my favorite is the gang. While John did run across some interesting characters in the first game, he was ultimately alone during most of that game.
Hello Kali. I could not watch your Red Dead Redemption 1 series because I did not play the game yet. But now I am back. This will be a long journey and this will be a memorable one and thank you in advance.
Ooh I hope you get a chance to play it. It’s a fantastic game even today. Wish they’d put it on PC…
Like Chuck said, you should deeeefinitely play RDR1 when you get a chance! But I'm glad to see you back for this series 💚
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!! I hope you have an incredible time playing this game!!! definitely one of my favs :)
Finally I get to watch a playthrough in the correct order. Seems everyone plays RDR1 after 2.
Anyway, I will gladly check out your RDR1 plays then jump into this! Have fun 👍
Or NOT the correct order I suppose, lol. Depending on how you look at it.
One of the best games ever and it's huge...take your time and explore every corner of the map.......it's worth it!
Greetings from Germany
take it slow! do all the side quests and stuff it takes more than 100+ hrs to fully finish this game and so vast and has well written story and character development in my opinion its the best game ive ever played. RockStar did really pour their dedication and hardwork for this game.
2:40 playing this game slowly is the only way to get a satisfying experience even more than rdr1. Explore everything, always reading journal, talk to the camp members, interact with everything in camp or open world, reading everything including newspapers, doing random events, listening to dialogues, side quests, watching theatre shows/movies, .etc. rockstar games do far better job in immersing you into atmosphere and excel at their attention to details than many other open world games and developers. Cyberpunk & Witcher come close (CD projekt red)
This is a game you should definitely take your time with exploring the world. The story isn't as linear and fast-paced as RDR1.
Arthur is among the best video game protagonists out there, up there with Kratos. Roger Clark won the best performance award back in 2018 for good reason. A heart of gold behind a gruff exterior, and you’ll learn so much from a man who never even existed.
I already love Arthur. It's definitely thanks to the actor's amazing job. the accent, slow thoughtful comments and calming nature make me so excited to get to know Arthur more
I find it funny, people who play RDR2 first when playing RDR1 always comment how the characters look different and you have the same reaction, except for RDR2 instead of RDR1 XD good playthrough!
Red Dead 2 & Arthur's story made such an impact on me that I wrote my dissertation on its Immersive Narrative.. You've got a beautiful journey ahead of you Kali 🤠🐎
Oh wow! That's amazing!
Yay, you popped up in my feed; I love how detail-oriented you are. I can tell this is going to be a good playthrough. I'm subbed and along for the ride as you experience this masterpiece :)
I think you missed the tip that told you how to activate the cinematic camera. 38:45
It's super useful to know, especially on horse back, and beautiful to look at 😉
Do you happen to know what button that is on PS5 controller?? I've been trying to figure it out lol
@@kaliwali If you hold down the middle touch pad on the PS5, you'll activate the cinematic view. This is like cruise-control for your horse. If you set a waypoint on the map, your horse will follow the path automatically and you can even put your controller down. You can also adjust the speed of the horse in cinematic view.
This can also be useful when riding with others during missions to allow you to soak in the dialogue and surroundings.
@@maunawiliboy Exactly.
"This can also be useful when riding with others during missions to allow you to soak in the dialogue and surroundings." I can't agree more.
Legendary game take your time with it you won’t regret it
You have NO IDEA just how much I wish I could play this game for the first time, Take your time and enjoy the ride
Make sure you talk to people, watch the random interactions that happen around you and always check the question marks on your map ..and most of all have fun !
So many RDR2 playthroughs out there but it's obvious yours is going to be a good one and worth sticking around for. Seem to be a good mix of calmness, thoughtful commentary and keen sense of observation, and it's pretty clear you're also smart. Hope you enjoy the ride, I'll try to catch up. Cheers.
thank you! welcome in & I hope you enjoy this one 💚
You are awesome for playing this! I am enjoying this. It's my favorite game of all time next to CP 2077 and AC Black Flag. Looking forward to more of it!!!
This is definitely a game I would like to experience for the first time again, thanks for sort of helping with that, cheers.
can already tell im gonna love this playthrough!! very good first episode :D
Love your attention to detail! Going to enjoy following this playthrough.
Also fun to follow someone who played RDR1 first, watching the younger versions of so many characters being fleshed out.
welcome in! I hope you enjoy the ride 💚🐴
Ooooph, that Mountain Hymn music as they move camp still gets me all choked up. 😂
I have no idea who you are, but I'm so glad you came up in my recommendations! I've been wanting to go through another playthrough of this game, but I also want to see it again for the first time. This way, I can live vicariously through your first-time playthrough. And please take your time. The best things in this game aren't necessarily on the main path. Hell, my first playthrough took over 100 hours cause I spend too much time exploring and living in this world.
Edit: This IS some of the best storytelling in any media ever P E R I O D
welcome into the playthrough! I hope you enjoy the journey here 💚
Knowing all the details in RDR2, and knowing that's your jam, watching this is like watching a kid on Christmas morning ☺
You're in for a game like no other
P.S. the song at the end of Chapter 1, when the gang sets off the mountain, is some of my favorite game music ever
I'm always here for first time players of RDR2. Played it myself for the first time two years ago and it's one of the best video games of all time. I love watching others experience that, too.
I can honestly say that this is one of, if not the best game I've ever played in my life, and I can't wait to watch your playthrough and experience of it. Your attention to detail will definitely make this playthrough so much better, as every corner of this game is packed with detail to appreciate. Have fun! :))
you are so smart, looking at the game information and only a small fraction of people do this at first I love your gameplay
I just love how much of a shithead John is throughout a significant part of this game, specially to Abigail and Jack (keep an eye out for John's camp interactions), it makes his redemption arc in RDR 1 so much more poignant.
Also, Uncle is legit one of the most underrated characters, he probably has the funniest camp conversations in this game, lol.
I caught on to a bit of craphead John's personality throughout the next episode (releasing tomorrow) and woooooww.. What a redemption arc! I was NOT expecting him to treat Abigail or Jack that way
@@kaliwali Yeah, when John said in RDR 1 that he "hadn't been much of a father" to Jack he really meant it, lol.
Doesn't matter which you play first though I think playing the first one first makes more sense because it is a step back from the second.
Have seen a lot if playthroughs of RDR2 most of which are of people who hadn't played the first game. Looking forward to seeing this.
Howdy Kali 🫡!
OMG! We’re finally here 🤧!
5:08 Yes, noticed you’ve got Speaker Subtitles on, Lesssgooo 👊🏽!
5:32 Enter the GOAT, Arthur Morgan 🤠🫡!
12:38 Yeah, optional dialogue means you can experience the same scene differently and later on, your honour level also changes how Arthur talks and how people react to him as well in some parts.
13:40 Love how your face lit up when John’s name was mentioned, awww haha.
28:28 Read that Rockstar Devs added Horse Bonding mechanic to reward them for being loyal to their horses rather than swapping/biying/selling them like cars in GTA.
37:53 Yeah, Strange Man mentioned Heidi McCourt, she was young lady mentioned in RDR1 that Dutch marked.
44:58 RDR1 theme, LFG! Also listen out for RDR1 musical cues throughout the game, some maybe subtle like this, others not so much haha.
47:58 Loved they improved the Aiming from RDR1 where Red Dot shows a Hit on Target and a Red ❌ means Target Dead.
49:11 Yeah, not sure if you know the story of the Prodigal Son from the Bible, Arthur is basically Older Brother and there’s way more Biblical/Christian themes in this game especially with the Mission names.
51:17 There’s an earlier chapter of the Journal precedes entry you started with, shows when Arthur bought that Journal and some of the events before Chapter 1.
54:38 Goad you figured out lol, Hold LT for Convos haha, you can use that with any NPC!
56:25 Being an Australian, I feel disrespected 🤧, Jokesss haha. Molly is actually Irish.
58:39 Yeah, Bill lost a lot of weight when you see him in 1911, also you’re now seeing the visual upgrade and yeah, same Actors for Bill, Dutch & John. Uncle is a new guy due to OG actor passing away during making RDR2. Javier & Abigail are also new actors as well, not the same as RDR1.
1:14:44 Yeah, glad your ignore the NPCs when they’re trying to rush you, almost reminds me of God of War Ragnarok NPCs backseating Kratos/Atreus.
1:25:38 Problem is you only find out what Mission Objectives are, AFTER the mission lol.
1:24:09 Part of Dutch's philosophy that lends itself to the Robin Hood ideal or Noble Gang ethos he likes to preach: "We shoot fellas as need shooting, save fellas as need saving, and feed them as need feeding" and then add to last gang meeting where Dutch & especially Hosea mention to the gang, not to get into trouble cause they're on the run. Dutch does not like his gang to do anything reckless unless absolutely necessary or unless he himself directly says it so his gang is not as lawless and violent as the O'Driscolls for example like when you read about them in the com,pendium.
1:49:39 Uncle is a Vampire, he does not age lol
1:50:13 Drops of blood when skinning in RDR1 always makes me laugh.
2:15:00 That’s the GOTY 2018 award winning music/soundtrack. It’s a shame Bear McCreary didn’t win for God of War 2018 as I love that soundtrack too but RDR2 deserved it as well, The Valkyrie Theme is still one of my fave pieces of music ever but love the mission music in this game so much.
2:18:21 Agreed, Hosea definitely a Wise Fatherly Figure alright.
2:19:00 So glad you instinctively slowed down the wagon, there’s loads of great dialogue that can be missed if Arthur rides/drives/walks too quickly.
At Horseshoe Overlook camp, Walking to edge of the cliff and sitting down to watch the night sky is one of my fave things to do in the game, also riding at night is great as well.
2:30:50 Love that Mountain Hymn midi instrumental you played, that’s what I mean Woody Jackson who also did RDR1 soundtrack elevated his composing game 💪🏽.
2:32:39 Micah pointing the gun at Arthur and you pausing the music = Priceless, was waiting for a record scrafch noise but pausing it, freakn genius lol.
2:33:23 Yes please, my fave thing to do was spend as much time at camp chatting to each of the NPCs. Every camp interaction whether you’re eavesdropping, at the campfire, at the NPCs tents or them coming up to you is sooo good & even gives you deeper insight into each character and also their dynamics with others. You’ll hardly ever hear the same conversations again. Read somewhere, there’s 500,000 lines of dialogue recorded combined, Roger Clark had about 50000 lines of Dialogue for Arthur.
There's a Easter Egg at camp that unless you're exploring Horseshoe Overlook fully you won't find, all I'll say is, look behind Arthurs Tent for what seems to be abandoned wagon and random wooden cargo boxes on a cliff side, there's something there that I feel you'll find interesting especially about Dutch that he's left behind.
One last tip is that aside from tracking Animals when hunting or even tracking people, you can also use Eagle Eye (LS + RS) for when you're trying find lootable items either indoors or outdoors like in the wild, they will glow and flash on/off.
Thanks so much again for an amazing first RDR2 episode, can’t wait for the next, well with me staying to almost 4am Thursday morning haha, “Okay then, Catch ya later 😁” Much Love & Blessings 🙏🏽.
I noticed that mission objectives are always AFTER the mission which really sucks lol. And skinning in this game is definitely not like RDR1 hahaha. It's soooo much more graphic!
Micah is a certified loon haha. It worries me that Dutch obviously has a special place in his brain for him to weasel into. After reading the initial chapters in Arthur's journal that I missed this episode (don't worry, I found them in the second one thank goodness!) it seems even more likely that Micah could be the rotten egg of this camp slowly turning everything he touches to coal.
I'm planning to head out to the PO box tomorrow so look out on Sunday's episode for more unboxing of the amazing t-shirts you got me!!
Thank you you for the laughs, tips and commentary on this episode! I reaaaally enjoyed reading your thoughts and I'll see you in the next one! 💚
@@kaliwaliLove your observations & theories regarding Micah, Interesting 👍🏽.
Sunday’s Video with the Tees? Alright, alright, alright haha.
Onto the next 👊🏽😊!
Hi Kali. New sub here. On episode 7 of binging your RDR series. Love it so far! One tip; pay attention to NPC dialog. It's often informative and very beneficial. Have fun! Can't wait to catch up.🙂
Rule no. 1 playing RDR 2 (or R* games in general)
Never rushed to mission destination. Make sure you exhausted all conversations first. Trust me, you don't wanna miss it
my best advice for rdr2. make sure you hang around the camp every so often at different times of the day. lets of events and conversation happen while at camp and can be missed.
This whole intro and more... That is why I subscribed in your channel haha your ways to play games and the thought process. And I didn't even started very much yet to watch and already know it's gonna be AAAAAWESOME!❤
thank you!! 💚
Just found your channel, going to have to binge your RDR playthrough and get caught up. Subscribed. RDR2 is the best game ever.
thank you for the new sub! I hope you enoy the wild ride 🐴💚
Im so happy you played the first one first its the natural way and how i experienced it as they came out. So ready for all this remember to just take your time and take it all in. I love your playthroughs you do such a great job on these cant wait to see your journey here good look hope you enjoy it. Love the lil bandana by the way.
Arthur Morgan is the Best Character of Rdr2
I kid you not Kali.. I just bought rdr2 from the PlayStation store for $20 just to prepare for this playthrough and going on my 37th hour in just 3 days. SOO GOOD 🤠🌵
let's goooo! i've been so excited to start this journey. I know we'll be in it for awhile and i'm so ready 💚🔥
Everytime I see this game I just think about how crazy beautiful it is! Excited for your playthrough!
yesss! I've been so excited for this! 💚