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Rockstar Games has been renowned for pushing the technological envelope in each new installment but one aspect has been massively overlooked. The developers are capable of creating great protagonists and one character has achieved an impressive feat that no one else did.
The developers never had a habit of reusing the same protagonist, let alone making them playable for more than one project. This streak ended in the latest project after the gaming community thought this fan-favorite was pushed to the side as a supporting character until one unfortunate event.
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Rockstar Gameshas been around for the last two decades and knows how to make endearing protagonists. However, the developers treat each new project not as a direct sequel or an extension of the same franchise and the developers showcase their technological prowess bycreating a detailed world like what was seen inRed Dead Redemption 2.
The characters are often overlooked and the gaming community was initially upset to see Marston take a backseat in the prequel. However, Arthur Morgan grew on the players for the main story and was forever scarred after his death. The gaming community was then shocked to discover that Martson would end up being the playable character throughout the epilogue and end game section and making history.
Fun fact: John Marston is the first and only Rockstar protagonist that is playable in more than one game.pic.twitter.com/Y3DaR2n1K9
The previousGrand Theft Autogame introduced a new mechanic to play multiple protagonists and be able to switch immediately. The developers took a different approach with the Western project and rather than being able to switch, the players can only take control of Marston after a certain point in the narrative which propelled his character arc in a new direction.
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This is a testament to how beloved Marston was in the gaming community and being able to play a younger version of the character in a much more detailed form is quite the treat. Perhaps the developers will consider bringing back former protagonists fromGTA 5like Franklin Clinton, Michael Townley, and Trevor Philips toGTA 6for a brief cameo.
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The developers should try this strategy more often, bringing back beloved characters from previous games. The team did develop a habit of bringing back some stuff like easter eggs and references for the players to find and they hope to see more features likejournaling make a return in the future.
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Each sequel feels like a standalone rather than a continuation and does not usually rely on the story of the predecessor. Perhaps this could be all changed now that the team found success in this strategy.
Protagonists have an important role in gaining the attention of the players. Marston and Morgan were prime examples of what a great main character should be and fans hope Lucia and Jason will be as endearing in GTA 6.
Who is your favorite Rockstar Games protagonist? Let us know in the comments section below!
Rouvin Josef Quirimit
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Piqued by his interest in superheroes during the early days of Marvel movies, Rouvin fell in a rabbit hole of pop culture. His passion for movies led to video games and he fell in love with God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, and more great single-player games that paved the way for his career as a gaming writer.
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