Red Dead Redemption 2 offers much in terms of player autonomy. Similar to the original Red Dead Redemption, its sequel provides an open world in an immense, unforgiving heartland of America that players are able to explore. Recently, fans are enjoying going through Red Dead Redemption 2 and recreating iconic imagery or outfits from the original Red Dead Redemption.
Many fans of the sequel are also fans of the original game. With the surprise of Red Dead Redemption 2 being a prequel, fans have been able to carry over their love for Red Dead Redemption into its sequel. Creative Red Dead Redemption 2 fans are roleplaying as superheroes and characters from other franchises, using mods as well as the customization options available to them. But one fan has focused their attention to the similarities and differences that each Red Dead Redemption installment has with unique images.
PangolinIcy9769 has shared a number of juxtaposed images, where they have selected a number of promotional images from Red Dead Redemption and recreated them in screenshots of Red Dead Redemption 2. Perhaps more than anything else, these images shown back-to-back showcase how much the sequel has been able to improve upon the original, at least in terms of graphical fidelity. One promotional image from the original game shows John Marston as he runs along the top of a train, and PangolinIcy9769 has then recreated the image's action sequence in Red Dead Redemption 2 with a nearly identical camera angle.
The second promotional image from Red Dead Redemption shows Marston rearing a horse while stationary as a rail train passes them by. Noticeable graphical improvements in the fan's recreation of the shot are the meticulous details on the front of the locomotive, with shadows being cast from the in-game sunlight.
A third promotional image bears a similar action pose from Marston as he rears a horse, but this time staring the oncoming train head-on. PangolinIcy9769's recreation truly shows off Red Dead Redemption 2's visual enhancements with a contrast in the nighttime. The promotional image's lighting casts a wide beam from the train's headlight without creating any distinct shadows or silhouettes. But the fan's image from Red Dead Redemption 2 shows that the train's headlight casts a narrow light, illuminating Marston and the horse distinctly.
The promotional images and the fan's images are from two games that launched eight years apart from one another, and the differences are notable. Many fans have responded to PangolinIcy9769's images, praising the superior lighting, textures, and environments that the sequel's images are able to capture. There also seems to be an enthusiastic fan reception for Red Dead Redemption receiving a remake treatment, where fans of Red Dead Redemption 2's graphics would appreciate experiencing the original game with enhanced visuals of its own.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
Source: Reddit