It is very commonly said that a story is only as good as its villainand a good antagonist can create a very interesting story. Within video games, there are some titles that have innovated, allowing us check to the villain of the story.
Although this is not a very widespread practice, when this happens it gives really interesting stories that put the player in a very dangerous moral position, having to commit questionable acts to say the least. Although several titles have tried to do this, which ones have done it best?
The lords of evil rule
So we thought that today would be a good opportunity to review which video games have been in which the villain is the protagonist who have managed to go down in the history of the medium because of how good they were. So once this little introduction is done, we can start with the list.
manhunt
We start this list with one of the most controversial of all history. The reason it is so controversial is that we will control a serial killer who is ready to do the most heartless and despicable acts that we can imagine. We warn you that if you intend to try this title, you better have a strong stomach.
Prototype
A superhero story is always going to have an interesting villain, but this one is especially unique. Although at first it may seem like a typical revenge story, our protagonist, Alex Mercermakes a use of superpowers that would make Superman cry. Of course, the truth is that you feel really powerful while using them and everyone will fear it… although their cause little by little will seem more noble to us.
Wario Land: Super Mario 3
One of the most iconic villains in video games, Wariothe evil version of Mario, could not be left off the list. Although in this game he does nothing that differs from what the villains typically do within the saga of the mustachioed plumber, being able to play as this evil double it’s very fun and even somewhat hooligan. Without a doubt, a classic.
Shadow of the Colossus
It will surely surprise more than one of you to see this PlayStation 2 classic on the list. But if we analyze it well, we put ourselves in the shoes of a person who begins to kill some peaceful ancient beings that they have not done to him just to revive a loved one. If that is not the definition of villainso we don’t know what it is. Quite a plot twist.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
[SPOILER alert] But, without a doubt, the best script twist As far as villains in video games are concerned, it is undoubtedly that of Darth Revan. Within the first KOTORwe will control a Jedi who has lost his memory. As we advance in the campaign we will realize that we are the malevolent Revan, who will have to decide whether to return to the dark side or continue in the light. What a great story.And you? What is your favorite villain in a video game?
