LadyYunaFFX2's Top 15 Video Game Villains List

[LadyYunaFFX2]

#5: Killer& Lady (Shadow Hearts 3)
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Yes, I realize this one may seem like it's cheating because there are two names. But almost instantly after they meet, they do work together and thus I count them as a duo. Honestly, I couldn't find it in me to root with the protagonists in Shadow Hearts 3. They were all ... well ... boring. Even Shania didn't grab my attention too much and given she was made to be the first female Harmonixer, that severly disappointed me.


With Lady and Killer, though, I found myself wanting to root for them the entire game. And in fact, I cried my eyes out for them, both in the game and in a really good AMV I found of them. Disregarding the latter, though, they had a goal, set out to do it ... and technically won.


In fact, they would have accomplished everything .. if it weren't for the fact you play as the protagonists.


Also, they stay true to their personalities, up until the very end. This may sound incredibly lame but honestly, that task is much easier said than done to accomplish with characters. Most creators make people - villains especially - go slightly out of their normal traits and personalities. But with Lady and Killer, it stayed consistent and it gave a very genuine, sincere atmosphere around them.

[Ayen]

Oh, hello panty shot, how are you today?

Now that I have that out of my system they sound like a cool duo.

[LadyYunaFFX2]

Ah, yes. I forgot her outfit was that .. revealing.

But yes, they are. They're some of the antagonists you will be more likely to root for than against for. I know me and Veinexes did.

#4: Larxene (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories)
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Oh dear gods, this woman was a real bitch to fight. Her abilities make her mean, no doubts. But that isn't the only reason why I've included her on the list. Out of all the Organization XIII members, she's one of the more loyal ones, hence why Axel isn't here. He plays the 'double agent' card, per se. With Larxene .. there's none of that.


I won't lie, the fact she is the only female member in Organization XIII is a very huge bonus for me. It shows that she has more willpower, more nerves to be able to carry out her tasks; more so than any other female. And when all is said and done, that's honestly a rather impressive feat to accomplish.

[qwertysaur]

Larxene, one of the more loyal members? She was part of the conspiracy with Marluxia to overthrow the organization.

[LadyYunaFFX2]

.... I said more, not perfectly.

And going off her role in Chain of Memories, hell yes she is.

Moving on .....

#3: Cardinal Albert Simon (Shadow Hearts)
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Personally, I find this to be one of the more original villains. In fact, I sincerely wish the game had been given so much more publicity but .. I digress. Albert Simon, despite his age, can definitely kick ass. In fact, the first time you fight him as Yuri, he damn well nearly kills you. I won't spoil why he almost doesn't in exact details ... but let's just say were it not for a certain distraction, Yuri very well would probably have been dead within the first five minutes of the game.


Like Seymour, he can play the 'gentleman' card .. but so much better. Even though he is one of those villains who tries to bring about the end of the world, he does it in a more unique way than others I find.

[Mirage]

#13: Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)
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Yeah, yeah I can practically hear all the "What?! Why there?!" and things of the like. But hey, he's still there and given I wasn't originally intending on including him on this list, that's a start. Right?


Still, he is ruthless, more than willing to fight and/or kill anyone that stands in his way. And he remains true to his beliefs, never once giving up or faltering away from them. So I will give him props for that much. As an overall villain though, he really just didn't impress me nearly as much as others on this list.


But he is still a villain by nature ... and that was enough for me to add him here.

Not sure why you would hear a lot of "what?! and why there?!s"

In either case, I think you should spoiler the names, but not the name of the games. That way, people can avoid the villains from games they don't want to get spoiled.

[LadyYunaFFX2]

@Mirage: Because he's so iconic and admittedly, this is a Final Fantasy site. I dunno. I'm my own worst critic.

#2: The Joker (Injustice: Gods Among Us)
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Even as a child, I loved the 'Batman' series on TV. And in fact, if this were movie villains, Heathe Ledger's (may he rest in peace) version of the Joker would definitely be here. But .. since it's video games, I need to stay to the subject.


The reason is simple and yet powerful.


He forced Superman to go against his traditions. He got Superman so pissed, so infuriated that the Man of Steel kills the Joker. Not many people can push Clark that far over the edge. In fact, before him no one had; not in any video games that I immediately recall.


Also though, they kept his personality from all the series and movies, never once altering it. He stays the same clever, cunning, charismatic man that those who have seen him in other media sources recognize him as.

[Ayen]

Gotta love that old school psychological warfare.

This was made by the people who made F.E.A.R I do believe, I need to check it out some time.

[LadyYunaFFX2]

#1: Vaas Montenegro (Far Cry 3)
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I have two words to sum this man up. 'Holy' and 'hell'. He knows what he wants and, much like Kefka, he'll do any and everything to get what he wants. So why is Vaas higher up in rank than Kefka? I find him so much more intimidating, honestly. He's the leader of an entire brigade of pirates that are all hellbent on capturing, killing, and/or both Jason Brody, whom you play as. And they are relentless in their pursuit.


Just by himself, the man is ruthless. The times you do go toe-to-toe against him, he's vicious -- mentally, psychologically, and physically.


For me, the fact he was introduced in the opening and thus gave me one hell of a first impression likely helped out. I knew from the start 'Whoa, damn. This guy's actually serious.' And .. it does hold true. He does what he loves, has no remorse, no second thoughts ... and can kill anyone all the while laughing, mocking you or even both.


He's sadistic, ruthless, violent, bloodthirsty ... and refuses to be redeemed, like a true villain.

[Psychotic]

Vaas was incredible, such a forceful presence and commanding personality - he definitely stole the show. A great pick!

...did I ever tell you the definition of insanity?

[LadyYunaFFX2]

Vaas was incredible, such a forceful presence and commanding personality - he definitely stole the show. A great pick!

...did I ever tell you the definition of insanity?

No but he did. Twice. =P

Yes, he is no doubt my favorite ... and likely will remain that way until someone else can steal that spot. But that will definitely be easier said than done.

[theundeadhero]

His hair isn't silly

His hair is so silly he cut it and became the lead singer to My Chemical Romance.

Which happens to be one of my all-time favorite bands

[Botchmun]

I like this list. I like this list so much I want it to be my ringtone. Hell, list, why don't you come by my place and bang my sister?

His hair isn't silly

His hair is so silly he cut it and became the lead singer to My Chemical Romance.

Which happens to be one of my all-time favorite bands

You have no idea how much that explains.