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Subjective List of Best Morality Systems in Video Games

Morality is like... well, everyone has their own. The morality systems in video games also come in various shapes and sizes. However, not all of them can be called interesting. Here, I list all my favorite ones.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Do you know where my honor is? Come on, man! - Moral systems in games that I remember the most – document – 2022-06-25
Do you know where my honor is? Come on, man!
  1. Genre: action game
  2. Release year: 2018

The morality of Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan is reflected in the honor index. It grows when we do good deeds – such as greeting NPCs we meet, helping those in need, donating and doing chores in the camp, as well as making certain decisions in the story – and decreases when we kill innocent folk and animals, rob people, etc.

This system has a relatively small impact on the game. High honor index is rewarded mainly with lower prices at traders. Interestingly, we will not reach its maximum value until the fifth or sixth chapter of the game, because Arthur Morgan is not good enough as a person up until that moment. However, if he tried to do the right thing, he would have the option of partially redeeming his sins and accessing the "Do Not Seek Absolution" quest at the end of the adventure.

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Hubert Sledziewski

Hubert Sledziewski

Has been writing professionally since 2016. He joined Gamepressure.com five years later - although he has known the service since he had access to the internet - to combine his love for words and games. Deals mainly with news and journalism. A sociologist by education, a gamer by passion. He started his gaming adventure at the age of four - with a Pegasus. Currently, prefers PC and demanding RPGs, but does not shy away from consoles or other genres. When he's not playing or writing, he enjoys reading, watching series (less often movies) and Premier League matches, listening to heavy music, and also walking the dog. Almost uncritically loves the work of Stephen King. Does not abandon plans to follow in his footsteps. However, he keeps his first "literary achievements" locked away deep in a drawer.

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