Red Dead Redemption 2 and Ghost of Tsushima are two eighth-generation games that have a lot in common. They are both open-worlds set in the past, and they both have been lauded for their breathtaking depictions of nature. In both games, players have a trusty horse they can hop on to make crossing lush meadows easier, and although players are treated to beautiful sights, they are also forced to witness brutal acts of violence.