At the heart of Rockstar’s storytelling lies a powerful fusion of frontier mythology and modern justice—embodied in the enigmatic archetype of the “demonic cowboy.” These figures merge lawlessness with reluctant heroism, transforming bounty into more than a side quest: it becomes a moral crucible where players confront the blurred lines between vengeance and redemption. Rooted in the raw energy of open-world games, the bounty system formalizes frontier justice through structured objectives, turning chaotic landscapes into arenas where personal codes collide with institutional order.