Red Dead Redemption 2: Brawl Through 'Americans at Rest'

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Alright, so you're about to jump into a mission called 'Americans at Rest' in Chapter 2. It's a pretty straightforward one, mostly about getting a feel for brawling in the game, and the Gold Medal here isn't too tough to snag. You'll kick things off by heading to the Saloon in Valentine to meet up with Javier and Charles. What starts as a chill drink turns into a bit of a drunken scuffle.

Walkthrough

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You'll find yourself in the Valentine Saloon. A guy will attack you from behind. Just mash the melee button to take him down. Easy peasy.
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After that, head over to where Bill is. A big dude named Tommy comes downstairs and starts laying into Javier. Arthur will get grabbed from behind, so you'll need to mash the [O]/[B] button quickly to break free.
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Once you're loose, rush over to help Javier. Warning: You've got to get to him within 15 seconds if you want to snag that Gold Medal for this mission.
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Tommy's gonna toss Arthur outside into the mud, and the fight continues there. This guy is way tougher than anyone you've brawled with before. He blocks a lot and hits hard.
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To handle Tommy, you can try pressing the [Square]/[X] button right before his punch lands to block. This opens him up for a few counter-punches.
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Alternatively, you can hold down [L2]/[LT] to aim, then press a direction to dodge his attacks. This also leaves him vulnerable for a counter.
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Keep the pressure on! You have about 1 minute and 30 seconds to beat Tommy if you want that Gold Medal. Just stay on the offensive, and you should have plenty of time.

Tips for Gold Medal

Get to Javier within 15 seconds of him being attacked by Tommy.
Defeat Tommy within 1 minute and 30 seconds.

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