Red Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan hailed as gaming’s greatest lead character

When it comes to leading video game characters, no one comes close toRed Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan.

You could argue this fact, though we anticipate quick backlash from fans if anyone dares to say Arthur is anything less than gaming’s greatest lead character of all time.

The way Arthur has touched the lives of gamers has been encapsulated in an appreciation post from Twitter user NikTek, in which they remark on how “the connection that every gamer had with him [Arthur Morgan] was on a spiritual level, to say the least”.

Considering howRDR2has been hailed for having such a moving,“heartbreaking” ending, though one that adds to the immersive atmosphere of the game, it’s not hard to understand why Arthur is at the forefront of everyone’s praise.

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Even now, we’re stilldiscovering horrifying secretsthat only further build on the expansive open world we’ve so passionately rode our horses through. Beyond that, the game looks amazing, with it easily beingone of the best-looking gamesto be released to date. When it comes to getting it right,Rockstar Gamesnailed it withRDR2.

How do you feel about Arthur – is he your leading man, or can you think of another who is even better?

Topics:Red Dead Redemption,Red Dead Redemption 2,Rockstar Games,Take-Two,PC,PlayStation,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Xbox,Xbox One,Xbox Series S,Xbox Series X,Nintendo Switch