Red Dead Redemption 3 Has the Perfect Blueprint in Horizon Forbidden West

Red Dead Redemption is a franchise that has a strong identity, being inherently linked to American history and more specifically post-Civil War society in the west. Its depiction of outlaw culture allows the player to engage in immoral deeds while never breaking immersion, adhering to the expectations of most Rockstar Games titles where committing crimes and being less-than-lawful are the source of a great deal of enjoyment. The series is beloved, with each being critically and commercially acclaimed to no end, but as the third game now has a pair of titles to live up to, it has to be a step above what has come before.