Deliverance 2 Antagonist Should Be as Despised as Micah from RDR2

Be advised: this article contains significant spoilers for both Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

In the world of gaming, villains come in all shapes and sizes, and while some stand out for their tragic backstories or nuanced motives, others shine by making players outright despise them. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 explores this idea through a tapestry of characters that range from pitiable to outright odious. One villain in particular, however, evokes the same revulsion as the notoriously loathed Micah Bell from Red Dead Redemption 2.

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, players often find themselves at a crossroads of morality—do they exact vengeance on an adversary, or extend mercy instead? Villains like Istvan Toth and Markvart von Aulitz are more straightforward with their malevolent plans, allowing players to react accordingly. However, Vauquelin Brabant’s treachery leaves an unmistakable mark. His duplicity is driven by self-interest rather than principles, making him distinctly unlikable. This echoes the persona of Micah from Red Dead Redemption 2.

If you’re familiar with Red Dead Redemption 2, Micah Bell is likely a character whose treachery left a lasting impression. Initially, Micah aligns with the Van Der Linde Gang, but it’s not long before his true colors show. His sketchy background and participation in the Strawberry Massacre reveal a man willing to betray his comrades for a chance at personal gain. When Micah informs on the gang to the Pinkertons, it’s evident he’s motivated solely by greed, trying to secure the elusive Blackwater fortune for himself. The game’s ending offers a satisfying moment of justice—players, as John Marston, finally get to bring Micah’s wrongdoing to a close.

Similarly, in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Vauquelin Brabant’s actions mirror those of Micah, making him another character players love to hate. Initially encountered as a captive alongside Hans Capon in Maleshov fortress, his supposed loyalty is soon called into question. Brabant presents himself as a noble Frenchman, yet his subsequent behavior—attempting to escape with ill-gotten gains and the murder of Adder—reveals his true nature. Far from being noble, Brabant is exposed as a fraud, eager to manipulate any situation for his advantage. The ultimate betrayal comes when he commands the siege against Suchdol castle, ending any remaining doubt of his villainy. During the climactic mission of the game, dispensing with Brabant becomes a choice that many players find rather easy to make.

Interestingly, should one spare Brabant, it quickly becomes apparent that he has no qualms about endangering others to save himself. By calling for reinforcements and compromising the player’s character, Brabant underscores his relentless self-preservation.

Both Micah Bell and Vauquelin Brabant exemplify the kind of villainy where ambition and self-interest trump any form of loyalty or morality. Micah has cemented his position as one of the most hated characters in gaming, so it’s only fitting that Brabant could ascend to similar infamy in the wake of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s release. They serve as stark reminders of the allure and danger of unchecked ambition in video games, providing players with a compelling reason to see justice served by their own hand.