Rockstar's Game Design is Outdated

A long video essay by NakeyJakey arguing that Rockstar's game design has fallen behind, with the mission structure in games like Red Dead Redemption 2 as a main target. It breaks down how the missions and open world fit together.

HN people recommend it as an in-depth critique of Rockstar's design, with a warning that it is not to everyone's taste.

“NakeyJakey has a rather in-depth video about Rockstar's game design and how it falls short in some ways.”