The Issue with Video Game Villains
Everyone loves a good villain. They can be the difference between mediocrity and a masterpiece in storytelling. Think of villains throughout cinema history such as Hannibal Lecter, Darth Vader and the Joker, and then try imagine a world without them. We love to hate, we love to fear and we love to be thrilled. However, there seems to be a shortage of great villains in video games. Is this purely because video games are still in their infancy, or do the limitations of the medium prevent villains from taking over the video game world?
