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The top ten worst characters in videogames

For every great series with great characters, there's always at least one character that is odd, stupid, or just confusing. I present to you what I believe to be the top ten absolute worst characters in videogames.

10. Raiden (MGS series)

Reasons: He enjoys doing naked cartwheels

I know that Metal Gear Solid series has it's odd moments, but nothing compares to Raiden's naked escapades in MGS2. The last thing I need to see in a videogame is a naked male running around and doing cartwheels. While that alone puts him on this list, he's also on it because he's just such an inferior hero compared to Snake.

9. Jigglypuff (Pokemon series)

Reasons: Kirby pulled off the pink puffball deal already, and in a much more respectable way; she's the worst character in Super Smash Bros. hands down

Jiggy poo is just so annoying. Her voice bugs me (especially the singing) and she's a cheap knock off of Kirby, who is a much more respectable and interesting character.

8. Mario Kart Bowser (Mario Kart series)

Reasons: He's slow, he takes up half the screen, the CPUBowser is a complete ass

Bowser is a ****c videogame villain and everyone loves him... when he's not driving. Bowser in the Mario Kart games is just terrible. He's slow, huge, and just not as easy to control as everyone else in the game. Also, the CPU Bowser is always insanely annoying and feels he needs to knock you against walls every five seconds of a race.

7. Sheva Alomar (Resident Evil 5)

Reasons: Her dialogue is God awful, even by Resident Evil standards; she's pretty much useless half the time, specifically in Professional difficulty

What many people might not know is that Chris originally wasn't even going to have a partner in RE5. After controversy over a white guy killing a bunch of Africans (I never did see why that was such a big deal) Capcom decided to add a new character to the game that wasn't white. Sheva was born and became Chris's partner. Her dialogue is horrendous and she simply doesn't help half the time.

6. Wario (Wario series, Mario series)

Reasons: He's an embarrasment of a villain and is simply obnoxious

I hate Wario. While the Wario Land and Warioware games are fantastic, I just hate the character. He didn't bother me that much until the Mario sports games and SSBB rolled around.

5. Birdo (Mario series)

Reason: She... uhm, it is one of the oddest characters I've ever seen, it shoots frickin' eggs out of it's mouth

I don't really know what to say about Birdo. A villain in Super Mario Bros. 2, everyone wondered both what the hell it was, and why it shoots eggs out of it's mouth. The world may never know..

4. Voldo (Soul Calibur series)

Reasons: He might be the flat out strangest and most disturbing character ever made, his growling and whining are annoying as hell

Voldo will never make since to me. Why is he always hiding his eyes? Why does he always dance around? Why does he sound like a sick puppy when you hit him? Why does he wear such flamboyant clothing? All of this questions will never be answered. I guess I'll just try to enjoy fighting against one of the dumbest characters in all of creation.

3. Big the Cat (Sonic series)

Big the Cat - Sonic the Hedgehog by beckysonicfan.

Reasons: He's as smart as a shovel, his fishing levels in Sonic Adventure make you want to kill yourself

The Sonic series has some odd characters, but none compare to Big the Cat. He talks like a three year old with little to no mental capacity, and his level in his debut game Sonic Adventure were absolutely terrible. After running around with another character and having a blast, you then half to play as Big and catch some fish, with awful controls. I personally blame Big for Sonic's last few years of shame.

2. Slippy (Star Fox series)

Reasons: His voice is annoying enough to make you strangle an infant, he never helps you at all but you are always expected to help him

Oh God. Now we're getting into truly horrible territory. Slippy the Toad is well known for causing more harm then good in the Star Fox games. His voice is incredible obnoxious and you ALWAYS have to save his stupid ass. Sure, you also have to save Falco, Peppy, and Krystal from harm, but you actually WANT to save them. If you're like me, everytime Slippy calls for aid I never go to him. I enjoy watching him suffer and die more than playingthe game itself.

1. Tingle (Zelda series)

This video sums him up pretty good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM2mHTXqLAw

Reasons: Just look at him.

Posted by Superzone, 07/20/2009 4:25pm
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i have to disagree with raiden i know that naked scene was a bit.......................... odd but i like him
Posted 07/20/2009 4:31pm
I would have a slighty different list I would replace Sheva with Ashley.
Posted 07/20/2009 4:40pm
I pretty much agree with all of them except for: raiden, Bowser mario kart, and Wario. Raiden made up for his problems by becoming ninja raiden, and wario isnt too bad, i mean hes actually one of the better designed mario characters. I use bowser in every mario kart, hes slow but his top speed is better than everyone elses, and i love knocking smaller characters off the road its just so much fun.
Posted 07/20/2009 4:44pm
Did you know in Japan Birdo is a transexual? He's a guy who wished he was a girl.

Creepy!
Posted 07/20/2009 5:32pm
I like Voldo. He's a creepy, slithering, creature-person that's a perfect character to offset your opponent.
Posted 07/20/2009 5:42pm
They put Wario in Super Mario 64 DS. That makes me hate...things. I mean, WHY!?!?!?!?!
Posted 07/20/2009 5:44pm
I have to agree with most of your list.
Posted 07/20/2009 5:50pm
Wow those are some freakin weird characters. I mean what the heck is Tingle even supposed to be? With a name like Tingle, he could be anything!
Posted 07/20/2009 6:15pm
Number 1 is spot on.
Posted 07/20/2009 6:59pm
Nice list. Heheh, I always thought Raiden was pretty cool but the naked cartwheels were rather ... strange, haha, though slightly funny. Tingly of course is expected to be on the list. I completely forgot how strange and creepy Volvo is until I looked at this list. Ashley from RE4 is pretty irritating as well. I've learned to like Slippy more over the years. Heh, though if it were my list, I would have included Daisy ... Ugh!
Posted 07/20/2009 11:31pm
DUDE ... Sheva, really ..... LoLz.

I know all u said is true , BUT look at her .... Chicks & Big'Guns ["Bundy" LoLz] .
Posted 07/21/2009 12:28am
Good list, but I gotta disagree about both Raiden and Voldo. Raiden because, let's face it, the conspiracy that he got wrapped up in was so strange, if it were me in that situation, I'd be reduced to doing naked cartwheels too. Plus, I enjoy playing as him because he's more agile than Snake..

With Voldo, there's a difference between being a bad character and being an eccentric character. Voldo is the latter. He's definitely odd but that doesn't make him bad. In fact, some might argue that it makes him awesome. He's so unique, and his offense is so unorthodox that it makes him a very compelling character. I'd take awkwardly strange over generic and boring any day.
Posted 07/21/2009 1:51am
I'd probably replace Wario with Waluigi. At least Wario serves SOME purpose.
Posted 07/21/2009 2:00am
Tingle totally deserves that But JIGGLYPUFF is AWESOME!!
Posted 07/21/2009 5:47am
Atleast sheve uses a gun, Ashlety is much worse (and useless)
Posted 07/21/2009 9:09am
...I can't disagree with the top 5, especially number 1 and the reason behind it. You don't need a "real" reason for Tingle, though there are plenty. His goofy mug is enough to get him the top spot.
Posted 07/21/2009 12:06pm
Haha funny blog...I would've added Ashley from RE4...and Yoshi (don't ask why).

But man I couldn't agree more about Big the Cat (more like Big the Fat). I hated him so much I stopped playing some sonic games because of him
Posted 07/21/2009 12:15pm
just passing through interesting read and I agree Raiden is a very annoying character and I am not looking foreward to his new game coming out..and Sheva is a horrible person but I do like Wario
Posted 07/21/2009 1:18pm
What about Otis from Dead Rising?
Posted 07/21/2009 4:28pm
Apparently you haven't played Star Ocean: The Last Hope....
Posted 07/22/2009 7:45am
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