Alita the Pun
Dmitri
For years, video game designers have included rivals in their games. They not only help move the story along, but they also give the player a reason to keep getting better and stronger in game. Often times these rivals will not be actual enemies but more of antiheroes. Rivals tend to be pretty memorable, their prideful nature and sarcastic remarks make them characters that are fun to compete with and (hopefully) win against. My three all time favorite rivals in video games are:
3. Falco: Star Fox 64
Falco is a classic example of the sarcastic wit that rivals so often have in common along with that indignation of having to rely on the hero, in this case Fox. He's also got a pretty cool look and is really good in Smash Melee.
2. Terry: Forge Quest
Terry is the fella in the middle there with the red hair. Forge Quest is not very well known but it has addictive gameplay and a fun story. Terry starts out as kind of a jerk but as the game progresses, you are forced to work with him and become friends.
Terry is definitely one of my favorite rivals of all time.
1. Gary Oak/Blue: Pokemon
Gary is one of the classic examples of video game rivalry. He's cooler than you, stronger than you. and he knows it. Gary meets you at various points on your journey and challenges you to battle. He tends to look down on you as weak until you begin to beat him more where he grows to have some respect for you. beating him can be harder than some gym fights but its really rewarding. not only do you get a lot of money but you also get the satisfaction of beating this guy. For me, this guy always stuck out as a really fun character and has always been prominent in my mind when I'm thinking about my favorite characters.
So what about you guys? do you like having rivals in games? or would you rather leave them out? what's your favorite rival?
3. Falco: Star Fox 64
Falco is a classic example of the sarcastic wit that rivals so often have in common along with that indignation of having to rely on the hero, in this case Fox. He's also got a pretty cool look and is really good in Smash Melee.
2. Terry: Forge Quest
Terry is the fella in the middle there with the red hair. Forge Quest is not very well known but it has addictive gameplay and a fun story. Terry starts out as kind of a jerk but as the game progresses, you are forced to work with him and become friends.
Near the end of the game he ends up taking a fatal hit for you and dies. It's a touching story and it gives you even more resolve to beat the end boss.
1. Gary Oak/Blue: Pokemon
Gary is one of the classic examples of video game rivalry. He's cooler than you, stronger than you. and he knows it. Gary meets you at various points on your journey and challenges you to battle. He tends to look down on you as weak until you begin to beat him more where he grows to have some respect for you. beating him can be harder than some gym fights but its really rewarding. not only do you get a lot of money but you also get the satisfaction of beating this guy. For me, this guy always stuck out as a really fun character and has always been prominent in my mind when I'm thinking about my favorite characters.
So what about you guys? do you like having rivals in games? or would you rather leave them out? what's your favorite rival?
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