The 10 best video game characters of all time – For The Win

Outside of all the boi memes, theres a lot of depth to the character of Arthur Morgan, played by video games newcomer Roger Clark. In a sandbox game, theres nothing stopping you from riding around the Wild West, rampaging through towns, and tying civilians to train tracks. But when youre Arthur Morgan, it just feels plain wrong. Hes an outlaw with a heart, and his only major fault is his unflinching loyalty to the wrong people.

One of the things that makes Arthur stand out is his battle with tuberculosis. Open-world games are often about taking over territory, gobbling up collectibles, and consuming every bit of content the world has to offer. In Red Dead Redemption II, you literally die of consumption. It also flips the traditional power fantasy of games on its head, starting you off with a healthy character and ending with you pale, gaunt, and prone to coughing fits. Ill never forget Arthurs private confession that hes afraid of death, not just because of the delivery of the line, but because its so rare to see a protagonist so vulnerable.

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The 10 best video game characters of all time - For The Win