Why is Reverend Swanson SO Useless in Red Dead Redemption 2?

Join us in exploring the enigmatic character of Reverend Swanson in Red Dead Redemption 2. From his tragic backstory and moral decline to his late-game redemption, we delve into the narrative complexities surrounding his role within the VanDerLinde gang. Discover why many players consider him one of the most underutilized characters in the game and share your thoughts in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe for more in-depth analyses of Red Dead Redemption 2's captivating characters and storytelling!

[@sickboy703]

He had a line of dialogue that really resonated with me and made me like him. "I wish I was different"

[@user-bf3wg2jg1f]

I wish he was different too

[@andrewf9423]

I think he was under used in the story. His character development could mirror arthur as the chapters went on.

[@Gallalad1]

He also shows us WHY people are so loyal to Dutch "he forgives me... even when I cannot forgive myself". Dutch provides that validation that nobody else seemingly can to people. That's why people would live and die for him.

[@MarkQuinn2k7]

When he gets drunk and starts singing that damn song it's always my cue to leave camp and go hunting.

[@DavidWright-cp1jr]

Iii wailllll down the whisskkeyyyyy 🤣

[@Ghoulstille]

He was under utilized like many others in the story. I didn't think he was annoying except for when he would sing about breaking his knob.

[@cain666]

Swanson is Dutch's Friar Tuck.

[@franklindorrell4755]

If I lived in that era I would have had the same addictions as he does so I can't judge the man

[@rrrrr66668]

no way this guy isnt popular, his videos are so good!!

[@TheThirdMeteorite]

Thank you!

[@user-ux2if6mc2j]

i believe hes like the gangs medic

[@momsforseti318]

Just found your channel. Currently Binging all your content

[@TheThirdMeteorite]

New upload coming in a few hours!

[@thatboy799]

Was surprised to see so little views and subscribers, your videos are pretty good!

[@TheThirdMeteorite]

Thank you!

[@soltanakrent6328]

What if Angelo Bronte did not give little Jack back

[@itsvonte8893]

Can you do a video on Josiah Trelawny

[@shutdown199]

Another video idea for yea! GTA 4 Lost and the damned dlc and the similarities between with RD2. Both talk about betrayal by a potential father figure. I'd even say Jonny in GTA 4 is identical to Arthur and maturity through the game.

[@djsdesignsandcustoms4779]

Well, we all know that reveran is such a drunk , almost at the end he changed and decided to leave the outlaw life . Because it ain’t worth dying. Aleast he’s smart enough to know

[@BobaFett-nq9gr]

It was because his face was as red as a lobster and he began to tumble and roar

[@CheezDoodlezz]

Yeah theres like 8010200299299199199192992 characters in Rdr2

[@joelarias55]

He’s a heroine junkie how use full can he be besides getting drugs 😭😭😭

[@cefalohabil]

check his bible

[@TheThirdMeteorite]

All of the evidence is there 👀

[@AmandaNolove]

Sadie adler is the most useless character in thr game 😂😂😂😂she only annoying and make troubles to the gang at least swanson doesnt do that

[@andrewf9423]

And her voice is terrible. "Jwn" "ouorthor"

[@CrackingCody]

I mean…. Is Swanson that much different, in terms of active participation in the overall crimes and usefulness, than characters like Abigail, Uncle, Mary-Beth, Tilly, Molly, and Karen to an extent? They all don’t really DO much in terms of the major plot. They all mostly stay at camp. Same with Pearson and Grimshaw, though they at least do a lot to keep the camp running. Trelawny is also not present much, though he is the catalyst for a lot of the jobs and crimes. Not every character can be a John or Arthur or Dutch or Micah or etc. Can you really say people like Uncle or Tilly are more “useful” than Swanson? No.