The idyllic streets of Rhodes hide a deadly secret in Red Dead Redemption 2’s “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town.” What begins as a routine security job quickly spirals into chaos, betrayal, and one of the most shocking moments in the game. With bullets flying and tensions boiling over, this mission tests your reflexes and resolve in a town turned battlefield. Will you emerge unscathed and claim the coveted Gold Medal, or fall victim to the Grays’ deadly trap?
Walkthrough: Meet with Micah, Bill, and Sean in front of the bank in Rhodes. Watch the cut-scene. After that, the town will turn into hell. You must face a large number of enemies. The gold medal requires you to aim for headshots and only use sidearms.
Your next step is to reach the gunsmith. Kill the enemies inside, hide behind the wall and kill the next few enemies standing outside the building. Get out and look for Bill.
Bill is at the sheriff’s office. The sheriff took him hostage. The game will activate the Dead Eye mode – try to target at least three heads of the law enforcers, and kill them in one move.
How to get a gold medal in A Short Walk in a Pretty Town?
- Kill 3 Lawmen in Dead Eye while saving Bill – Kill 3 Lawmen by using Arthur’s special ability (this happens at the end of the mission).
- Complete using only sidearms – You can use only revolvers and the sawed-off shotgun.
- Complete within 4 minutes and 30 seconds – Be fast at killing the enemies. Quickly enter the gunsmith and then save Bill.
- Get 20 headshots – There are many enemies here, but you need to be fast. Your friends can kill the enemies, too.
- Complete the mission without taking any health items.
What makes “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” a memorable mission in Red Dead Redemption 2
“A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” stands out as one of the most memorable missions in Red Dead Redemption 2 due to its shocking narrative twist, intense action, and emotional weight. The mission begins with a seemingly routine job for the Grays in Rhodes but quickly devolves into chaos when Sean is abruptly killed in an ambush, catching players off-guard with its sudden brutality. This moment not only heightens the stakes but also underscores the dangers of the Van der Linde gang’s precarious alliances.
The ensuing firefight is a cinematic spectacle, blending strategic gunplay with dramatic storytelling. Players must navigate through Rhodes’ streets, confront enemies holed up in a gun store, and execute a tense Dead Eye sequence to save Bill from the sheriff’s clutches. These high-stakes moments are both thrilling and emotionally charged, leaving Arthur furious and the gang fractured.
Additionally, the mission’s aftermath—Rhodes going into lockdown—adds a layer of consequence that impacts gameplay and narrative progression, making it a pivotal turning point in Chapter 3.
How does the betrayal in “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” affect Arthur’s character development
The betrayal in “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” profoundly impacts Arthur Morgan’s character development by deepening his distrust of external alliances and reinforcing his skepticism about the gang’s leadership. Witnessing Sean’s sudden death and the Grays’ calculated ambush intensifies Arthur’s disillusionment with the gang’s precarious dealings and Dutch’s overconfidence in their plans. This event pushes Arthur further toward questioning the morality and sustainability of the gang’s lifestyle, setting the stage for his eventual introspection and growing desire for redemption later in the story.
