In immersive Red Dead, I always pay tribute to Eagle Flies before my final mission. What extra, non-essential things do you do as Arthur or John during gameplay?
I tend to pause at curious little spots that grab my attention - like stopping to watch subtle animations or check out quirky NPC interactions that don’t really add to the main story. It might seem pointless, but those moments bring a bit of unexpected charm to the game. I remember sometimes in Red Dead taking a moment to admire a random landscape or engage in a side conversation that turns out way more memorable than the scripted parts. It’s just about embracing the world and letting it speak to you in its own way.
I tend to wander during travel sequences and take a moment to enjoy ambient sounds and minor details that give the world a deeper vibe.
When I’m deep in a game like Red Dead, I often make it a habit to wander off the beaten path after finishing a mission. I’ll sometimes take time to re-read a bit of in-game lore or check in on the small details in a town that might go unnoticed. I know it sounds a bit trivial, but those moments help me feel like I’m really part of that world. Whether I’m tipping my hat to a random stranger or just pausing to soak in a sunset on the prairie, those extra little actions give me breathing room between the big story beats. It might not impact my progress, but it makes the world feel more alive and personal.