5 most memorable villains in video games played by Hollywood stars
A brilliant villain can often be the defining factor behind the success of story-driven video games. A protagonist can never prove their worth if they are never tested, as there is no success without adversity. So in many ways, a good antagonist is just as vital to the overall narrative of the story as a good protagonist.
Story-driven video games have always been the crown jewel of the gaming world, providing fans with countless hours of immersion and enjoyment. A good game is one that gets players invested in the storyline, and there is no better way to do this than through a convincing villain.
Note: This article solely reflects the opinions of the writer and contains spoilers for certain video games.
Released in 2015, Until Dawn is an interactive survival-horror game that employs the concept of the Butterfly effect to create an immersive choice-based narrative. This means that the choices made by players during key moments in the game shape the overall narrative and the direction in which the plot moves.
The game follows a group of eight young adults stranded on Blackwood Mountain. Players can assume the perspectives of different characters to experience various events throughout the game. The group is hunted by a masked killer as well as cannibalistic creatures called wendigos.
The masked killer is later revealed to be Josh, one of the eight friends, played by Rami Malek. While the wendigos are the primary antagonistic element in the game, Malek steals the show with a bone-chilling and sinister performance.
Developed by Kojima Productions, Death Stranding was released in 2019 by Sony Interactive Games. It is an action-adventure title set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic world. Players assume the role of Sam Porter as he
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