Bosses and antagonists in video games add substance and depth to the narrative experience and motivate players as they reach a game's conclusion. However, bosses with a morphed worldview and morality are the ones that leave a lasting impact on players.
Joker from Arkham games, Albert Wesker from the Resident Evil franchise, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, Deathshead from Wolfenstein: New Order, and Micah Bell from Red Dead Redemption 2 are some evil video game bosses that possess twisted logic.
Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
The Joker has been the main draw for players of the Arkham games and Batman. While he has a cheerful facade, his motivations are often obscured and based on creating chaos. The fragile and mostly absent motivations and moral compass make Joker unpredictable.
At face value, one can deduce that he wishes to create obstacles for Batman, but his true intentions are hard to pinpoint and lead to some amazing scenarios, especially in Arkham City. The game has extremely varied boss fights with the Joker, which creates anticipation for the next encounter, motivating players to keep playing the game until the credits roll.
Sephiroth is one of the most iconic villains in gaming, and for good reason. His charming appearance and persona adeptly hide his cold and twisted intentions. Sephiroth committed heinous acts that impacted the characters in the Final Fantasy VII universe.
He is determined to torment Cloud, the protagonist. Sephiroth’s mental downfall begins when he uncovers his true origins and eventually loses the semblance of his actions and their impact.
Deathshead is a moniker given to the ruthless head of the special projects division of Nazi Germany reimagined
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