Red Dead Redemption 2’s open world is as expansive as it is detailed, and players can spend hours tracking animals, going on treasure hunts, camping under the stars, or committing crimes with the dastardlyVan der Linde gang. The landscape is varied, including icy mountaintops, misty swamps, sprawling meadows, and thick forests rich with wildlife. There are also plenty of human settlements, and each one has its own personality and lore.
Of all the towns inRed Dead Redemption 2, Saint Denis is perhaps the most interesting. While it is loathed by most members of the Van der Linde gang who stand against the incoming wave of industrialization, Saint Denis benefits from it a lot. It features the best entertainment and some of the greatest spots to meet the most interesting characters. For players looking for a convenient spot to fulfill all their needs, there is no better choice than Saint Denis.
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The Entertainment of Saint Denis
Saint Denisis one of the largest towns inRed Dead Redemption 2, and as such, players can find plenty to do there. For some passive entertainment, players can head to the ornate theater and watch one of the many productions on offer. They are quite lengthy, and all players need to do is put the controller down and enjoy the show. When players are done, they can head to a hotel, take a warm bath, and sleep in comfort.
Some unexpected yet amusing moments occur when strolling Saint Denis, including random pickpockets who have to be chased around town if players wish to get their money back.Saint Denis has plenty of unique activities, including the ability to ride the tram. Players can also head to the photo studio and take some photographs in different poses and with various backgrounds. With the right outfit on, players can get the perfect shot of them as the Wild West’s ultimate cowboy. The options in Saint Denis are limitless, and players will seldom find themselves bored.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s NPCsare impressively realistic, and they react to Arthur’s actions in amusing ways. Some of the best moments in the game are from interactions with NPCs, who can be nice, rude, and sometimes just silly. For players who are fascinated by the game’s characters, Saint Denis is the best town to watch NPCs go about their day, as players will see a wide range of different characters behaving in quite believable ways. With all the people around, it is best if players walk slow or ensure their horse keeps a steady pace, as it is easy to bump into someone and unnecessarily attract the attention of the law.
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Thanks to how populous Saint Denis is, it is a good location for players to head to if they want torack up some positive honor, as there are countless new faces to greet. While walking the streets, players are likely to hear accents from around the world thanks to the town’s cosmopolitan population, which makes exploring Saint Denis even more engaging. If players are in a social mood, they can head to one of Saint Denis’ many drinking holes, where there are plenty of drunken folks always ready for a conversation (or a brawl). The bars are also good places to engage in some gambling, which can go on for hours if players want it to.
Saint Denis Is the Best Place to Get Things Done
WithRed Dead Redemption 2’s large map, it can be difficult to get to all the necessary locations to complete tasks. However, Saint Denis alleviates the problem a bit by featuring the most useful services in one place. Players can head to the gunsmith to get their weapons sorted out before hopping on their horse and trotting down to the Saint Denis general store to stock up on supplies. The trapper and the fencer are also available fortrading in animal peltsand various other items, and there is also a butcher for selling and buying meat.
Saint Denis is also the best place to customizeArthur Morgan. The tailor shop has one of the largest catalogs of all clothing stores in the game, and after players have picked out the perfect outfit, they can visit the saloon to groom their facial hair. There is also a stable available where players can swap out their horse, and customize it to have it look its best. Horses can be prettied up with fancy saddles, braided manes, and dyed tails.
For players looking to cause chaos, Saint Denis is also one of the best locations thanks to its populousness and the police that crawl the streets. A single gunshot or a toss of a Molotov can start a frenzy that has dozens of lawmen on Arthur’s tail, which can make for some exhilarating chases through twisted streets. It is unbelievably easy to rack up a high bounty and gain tons of negative honor forplayers going for a bad Arthur run. Saint Denis faces some stiff competition from Blackwater, which is also packed with plenty of conveniences. However, Blackwater seems to lack that rich character that Saint Denis exudes, and after having it as a forbidden fruit for most of the game’s duration, it somewhat fails to live up to expectations.
With its glitz and sophistication, Saint Denis is one of the most strikingtowns inRed Dead Redemption 2. There are plenty of reasons to love other places like Rhodes and Valentine, but Saint Denis has a knack for getting gamers to visit and stay for a long time. For gamers looking to enjoy the Wild West, it would probably be best to stay away from Saint Denis, though when players need civilization, the shiny town is always waiting.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
