History MagnificentBastard / VideoGamesMToZ

* ''VideoGame/MirrorsEdgeCatalyst'': [[NobleDemon Dogen]] is the "Crime Czar of Glass" who poses as a [[EvilChef high society chef]]. When Faith accidentally sabotages one of his deals, rather than punish her, Dogen instead offers her a job, recognizing her clear skills and talent and offering her mother's drawing as payment. When Faith fails to complete the job, he remains unsympathetic to her plight, yet still pulls strings to ensure that Faith only spends a year in prison, saving her from exile. Upon her release, he orders her to destroy the Anansi corporation, uncaring that his plan would kill all those inside because they owe him. Upon Noah's death, Dogen gives Faith the [[BrutalHonesty harsh words]] she needs to rise up from her despair, convincing her to go after Gabriel Kruger despite the seemingly impossible nature of the task. Following Kruger's death, Dogen then refuses to clear her debt, reasoning that if he did so, [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes he'd have no reason to see her anymore]], and he'd much prefer to continue their business relationship.

* ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'':
** [[Characters/ResidentEvilAdaWong Ada Wong]] is a mysterious and morally ambiguous spy who has used her wits, skills, and charisma to always come out on top in the horrifying world of Resident Evil. First appearing in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' posing as a civilian in Raccoon City (FBI agent in the ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Remake]]'') where she manipulates Rookie cop, Leon Scott Kennedy, into helping her steal the G-Virus sample from the Umbrella Corporation before making her escape from the zombie-infested city. Sent by Albert Wesker to Spain to retrieve a dominant species Las Plagas from the Los Iluminados {{cult}} in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4 4]]'', Ada betrays Wesker by giving him a simple subordinate species, while giving the dominant species to her true superiors and help Leon kill the cult's leader, Osmund Saddler. Ada would later be sent to The Easter Slav Republic in ''[[Anime/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]]'' disguised as a BSAA representative, where she would help Leon expose President Svetlana Belikova's tyranny while also making a deal to have her arrest warrant expunged. When Ada learns of her doppelgänger's identity in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil6 6]]'', Carla Radames, and Carla's plan to cause global scale destruction and frame Ada for it, Ada tells Derek Clifford Simmons of Carla's location in China pitting the two against each other, while discreetly helping the heroes to ensure the two’s downfalls, before destroying Carla's lab and taking a job soon after.
** [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname HUNK]] is a high-ranking commander of the Umbrella Security Service known by the monikers "Mr. Death" and "Grim Reaper" for always surviving and completing Umbrella's most dangerous missions. First appearing in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' (and its ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Remake]]''), HUNK leads Umbrella's Alpha Team to Raccoon City to retrieve the [[TheVirus G-Virus]] from William Birkin. Despite losing his team to the mutated Birkin, HUNK remains committed to completing his mission and successfully delivers the G-Virus to Umbrella after spending days surviving the zombie-infested city. He [[VideoGame/ResidentEvilTheDarksideChronicles also]] delivers a special container from Antartica to Rockfort Island on Alfred Ashford's request, though he does question Ashford on what's inside it. Although Umbrella collapses in 2003, [=HUNK's=] legacy would remain where he becomes a legendary mercenary whose skills are second to none.
** ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'': Chief Bitores Mendez is one of Osmund Saddler's lieutenants within the Los Illuminados and "The Big Cheese" of the village [[GeniusBruiser who combines cunning intelligence with frightening strength]]. When Leon Kennedy begins investigating the village to find the president's daughter, Mendez organizes the villagers in stopping him, setting up various ambushes and deploying monsters against Leon. Mendez personally confronts Leon multiple times, defeating him with ease and only sparing his life on Saddler's orders. Mendez also captures and nearly kills Ada Wong when she interferes. Setting up one final ambush for Leon, Mendez's only reaction to Leon blowing him up is to mutate into a more dangerous form and [[{{Determinator}} continues fighting even after being reduced to just a torso]].
** ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilRevelations Revelations]]'': [[DoubleReverseQuadrupleAgent Raymond Vester and Jessica Sherawat]] are spies sent by [[MegaCorp TRICELL Inc.]] to retrieve a sample of the [[TheVirus T-abyss virus]]. To divert everyone from discovering their true agendas, they would work on opposing sides; Raymond would collaborate with BSAA director Clive R. O'Brian to stage a fake kidnapping of Chris Redfield luring Jill Valentine and Parker Luciani onto the ship, Queen Zenobia, allowing them to learn the truth behind the destruction of Terragrigia, while Jessica would become TheMole for FBC commissioner [[BigBad Morgan Lansdale]] infiltrating the BSAA to destroy any evidence linking Lansdale's involvement in said destruction. Escaping the sinking ship, Jessica and Raymond would meet up where Raymond hands over the virus to Jessica before they go their separate ways.
** ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilVillage Village]]'': [[BigBad Mother Miranda]] is the respected ruler of the village, the leader of the Four Lords, and [[GreaterScopeVillain the architect behind the entire franchise]]. Having lost her daughter Eva to the Spanish Flu, Miranda does whatever she can to revive her daughter, which leads her to the discovery of the Megamycete underneath the village. Using it to gain immortality, Miranda would also discover the Mold, a virus connected to the Megamycete that resurrects the dead. Having inspired a young Oswell E. Spencer into creating a resurrection virus of his own after saving his life and tutoring him in the ways of science, Miranda would later kidnap four people and use the Mold to transform them into horrific monstrosities to serve as her false family. After hearing of Rosemary Winters's newfound abilities, Miranda kidnaps her mother Mia and [[CaptureAndReplicate poses as her]] to kidnap the baby, escaping from Chris Redfield's grasp after her supposed death. Posing as an old hag, Miranda manipulates Ethan Winters into killing her Four Lords in order to power the Megamycete, planning to use both that and Rose's power to fully resurrect Eva, even killing Ethan herself once his purpose has been served. After her death her mind survived in the Megamycete and continued to plan her daughter's revival. Miranda created an illusion of Rose's friend to lure her into the Megamycete in order to sever her connection to it, whereupon Miranda intends to turn Rose into a "vessel" for Eva, killing Ethan again when he interferes.

* ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler'': [[PhantomThief Therion]] is a calm, snarky and secretly caring thief and one of the [[Characters/OctopathTravelerTheEightProtagonists eight playable travelers]], touted as the enemy of all wealthy people and houses. Stealing for his own gain and profit, Therion hears of a challenge to steal the Dragonstone from the well-guarded House Ravus, and infiltrates it with ease. Upon reaching the treasure, he is met with [[BattleButler Heathcote]], who, after a battle, reveals that he has branded him with a [[MedalOfDishonor Fool's Bangle]], and [[BoxedCrook forces him]] to help him and the lady of the house, Cordelia Ravus, retrieve the remaining Dragonstones, thanks to his commendable thieving talents. Deploying his skills at pickpocketing, acting, stealth and combat, Therion successfully snatches the Dragonstones, managing to steal the last two back after Darius makes off with them, and once he returns, he is freed. Here, it is revealed that Heathcote unlocked the Bangle as early as the second chapter, and Therion was aware of this the entire time, having kept it on and continuing the mission out of implicit loyalty and trust in his employer.
* ''VideoGame/OctopathTravelerII'': [[TheStrategist Kazan]], the Eagle of Ku, is the nation's finest military strategist and one of Hikari's staunchest allies--at first. Introduced as a [[PragmaticHero pragmatic and manipulative hero]], Kazan shows off his cunning in the early chapters by tricking Hikari into signing up for gladiatorial combat in Montwise to supposedly cover his gambling debts, only to spin the situation into a full-on rebellion that ends with the gladiators [[SlaveLiberation freeing themselves from their corrupt captors]]. Ultimately, though, "Kazan" is [[EvilAllAlong no friend of the heroes]]: his real name is Oboro, an embittered orphan of war who ingratiated himself with King Jigo Ku to manipulate Hikari's entire story, including the rise and fall of Mugen. A member of the Moonshade Order, every single manipulation and gambit he lays out is for the purpose of seeing Vide the Wicked God rise and destroy what he sees is a hopelessly corrupt world. The final member of the Order left standing at the end, Oboro calmly sacrifices his own life to see Vide's advent through, remaining [[TheUnfettered utterly convinced to the end that the world would be better off dead than suffering]].

** [[Characters/ResidentEvilAdaWong Ada Wong]] is a mysterious and morally ambiguous spy who has used her wits, skills, and charisma to always come out on top in the horrifying world of Resident Evil. First appearing in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' posing as a civilian in Raccoon City (FBI agent in the ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Remake]]'') where she manipulates Rookie cop, Leon Scott Kennedy, into helping her steal the G-Virus sample from the Umbrella Corporation before making her escape from the zombie-infested city. Sent by Albert Wesker to Spain to retrieve a dominant species Las Plagas from the Los Iluminados {{cult}} in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4 4]]'', Ada betrays Wesker by giving him a simple subordinate species, while giving the dominant species to her true superiors and help Leon kill the cult's leader, Osmund Saddler. Ada would later be sent to The Easter Slav Republic in ''[[Anime/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]]'' disguised as a BSAA representative, where she would help Leon expose President Svetlana Belikova's tyranny while also making a deal to have her arrest warrant expunged. When Ada learns of her doppelgänger's identity in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil6 6]]'', Carla Radames, and Carla's plan to cause global scale destruction and frame Ada for it, Ada tells Derek Clifford Simmons of Carla's location in China pitting the two against each other, while discreetly helping the heroes to ensure the two’s downfalls, before destroying Carla's lab and taking a job soon after.

* ''VideoGame/RhythmHeavenMegamix'': [[ThresholdGuardians Paprika]] is the eldest of the Gatekeeper Trio who deals in challenges and difficult tests. Alongside his brothers, he interrupts Tibby's journey to return home to Heaven World on four occasions, running gates based on the Endless Games for the player to clear each time. Outside of the main campaign, he also manages the Challenge Train and [[NoDamageRun Perfect Campaigns]], with his titular group of the former consisting of [[NintendoHard some of the most difficult tasks in the game]]. Despite [[{{Sadist}} enjoying seeing the player struggle with his objectives]], Paprika [[GracefulLoser gladly accepts defeat should the player succeed]], rewarding them with Flow Balls to purchase Rhythm Games at the Café.

** ''[[VideoGame/Uncharted4AThiefsEnd A Thief's End]]'''s "Chapter 5": The [[StoryWithinAStory fictionalized version]] of [[EvilOldFolks Hector Alcázar]] presented by Sam Drake is an affable, devious crime lord who serves as one of the game's most memorable characters despite his status as a fabrication. Having concocted a [[PrisonEscapeArtist foolproof breakout scheme]] from the prison he's locked inside, using everything from hired guns to explosives planted strategically, Alcázar drags Sam along with him for their escape, saving his life many times over. Escaping the prison with ease as intended, Alcázar then reveals he saved Sam as well so Sam could finally track down Henry Avery's treasure, Alcázar threatening him into seeing the mission through and promising to be there when Sam finds it so as to take his share, before [[PetTheDog handing the thirsty Sam a drink of water]] and pointing him to the closest town politely.

** ''[[VideoGame/RatchetAndClankIntoTheNexus Into The Nexus]]'': [[GeniusBruiser Neftin Prog]] is the twin brother of Vendra Prog who acts as TheDragon to her, plotting to unleash the Nethers into the galaxy. To this end, he and the Nethers start scaring the citizens of the Zarvok Sector out in order to have more room for experimentation, doing a good enough job that he was mistaken for a demon. Aiding his sister in capturing scientists to create a new Dimensionator, Vendra is captured by Ratchet and Clank while Neftin manages to escape with the hostages. For six months, he organized numerous crime sprees and bribed many politicians to cover his operation up, while also plotting to rescue his sister from prison in the meantime. Hiring the [[PsychoForHire Thugs-4-Less]] and organizing an assault on Vendra's prison ship, he successfully manages to rescue her and resume their plot. When they're betrayed by the Nether Leader, Neftin wastes no time teaming up with Ratchet and Clank to rescue his sister and stop Mr. Eye, promising to turn himself and Vendra in after he's done, [[IGaveMyWord which he lives up to in the end]].
** ''[[VideoGame/RatchetAndClankFutureToolsOfDestruction Tools of Destruction]]: Quest for Booty'' [[DownloadableContent DLC]]: [[BewareTheSillyOnes Rusty Pete]] is the [[AffablyEvil affable]] best mate of [[SpacePirates Captain Slag]], whose death at the hands of Ratchet made Pete conduct a ploy to revive him. To this end, he immediately starts getting onto Ratchet's good side by helping him find Quark's location, as well as declaring him captain. Once they meet up again, he tricks his own crew into launching Ratchet and Talwyn to where Captain Darkwater is buried, shortly meeting up with the two later to offer his assistance. Planning to place Slag's head onto Darkwater's body, he helps Ratchet out with puzzles using Slag's head before betraying the Lombax and resurrecting both Slag and Darkwater, proceeding to help them invade the island they're on, even aiding in capturing Talwyn later on.

* ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed: Carbon'': [[BigBadFriend Darius]] is the leader of the notorious Stacked Deck street racing crew in Palmont City. Bailing the PlayerCharacter out, Darius has him race other crew leaders so he can take control of their territories and sells the player out to the bounty hunter, Nathan Cross, [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he is of no use to him.]] It's been revealed that Darius caused the event that tarnished the player's reputation by tipping off the police of a street race the player was participating in, switched the money bag, and letting the player escape Palmont. When Darius learns that Nikki made a deal with Cross to free the player, he recruits the fallen crew leaders to Stacked Deck and has them race the player before racing him personally. With his cunning only matched by his racing skills, Darius nearly defeats the player on the track before [[GracefulLoser accepting his defeat with grace]] merely telling the player to enjoy his victory while it last as there's always someone out there who's a little faster than him and eventually they're gonna catch up.

* ''VideoGame/MyFriendPedro'': [[AnthropomorphicFood Pedro]] is the ImaginaryFriend of the Protagonist who willingly helps him plan the downfall of his criminal family. After the protagonist gives himself amnesia, Pedro tricks the now amnesiac vigilante into killing his family and eliminating the mob, teaching him some fighting techniques and encouraging him to get creative with them as to stylishly kill enemies. After the vigilante figures out his plan, Pedro reveals that his final request was to forcefully make him kill himself should he figure out, a task that Pedro reluctantly carries out, [[BattleInTheCentreOfTheMind engaging him in mental combat]] when the vigilante resists.

* ''Franchise/MegaMan'' franchise:

** [[Characters/ResidentEvilAdaWong Ada Wong]] is a mysterious and morally ambiguous spy who has used her wits, skills, and charisma to always come out on top in the horrifying world of Resident Evil. First appearing in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' posing as a civilian in Raccoon City (FBI agent in the ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Remake]]'') where she manipulates Rookie cop, Leon Scott Kennedy, into helping her steal the G-Virus sample from the Umbrella Corporation before making her escape from the zombie-infested city. Sent by Albert Wesker to Spain to retrieve a dominant species Las Plagas from the Los Iluminados {{cult}} in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4 4]]'', Ada betrays Wesker by giving him a simple subordinate species, while giving the dominant species to her true superiors and help Leon kill the cult's leader, Osmund Saddler. Ada would later be sent to The Easter Slav Republic in ''[[Anime/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]]'' disguised as a BSAA representative, where she would help Leon expose President Svetlana Belikova's tyranny while also making a deal to have her arrest warrant expunged. When Ada learns of her doppelgänger's identity in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil6 6]]'', Carla Radames, and Carla's plan to cause global scale destruction and frame Ada for it, Ada tells Derek Clifford Simmons of Carla's location in China pitting the two against each other, while discreetly helping the heroes to ensure the two’s downfalls, before destroying Carla's lab and taking a job soon after.

* ''VideoGame/RhythmHeavenMegamix'': [[ThresholdGuardians Paprika]] is the eldest of the Gatekeeper Trio who deals in challenges and difficult tests. Alongside his brothers, he interrupts Tibby's journey to return home to Heaven World on four occasions, running gates based on the Endless Games for the player to clear each time. Outside of the main campaign, he also manages the Challenge Train and [[NoDamageRun Perfect Campaigns]], with his titular group of the former consisting of [[NintendoHard some of the most difficult tasks in the game]]. Despite [[{{Sadist}} enjoying seeing the player struggle with his objectives]], Paprika [[GracefulLoser gladly accepts defeat should the player succeed]], rewarding them with Flow Balls to purchase Rhythm Games at the Café.

** ''[[VideoGame/Uncharted4AThiefsEnd A Thief's End]]'''s "Chapter 5": The [[StoryWithinAStory fictionalized version]] of [[EvilOldFolks Hector Alcázar]] presented by Sam Drake is an affable, devious crime lord who serves as one of the game's most memorable characters despite his status as a fabrication. Having concocted a [[PrisonEscapeArtist foolproof breakout scheme]] from the prison he's locked inside, using everything from hired guns to explosives planted strategically, Alcázar drags Sam along with him for their escape, saving his life many times over. Escaping the prison with ease as intended, Alcázar then reveals he saved Sam as well so Sam could finally track down Henry Avery's treasure, Alcázar threatening him into seeing the mission through and promising to be there when Sam finds it so as to take his share, before [[PetTheDog handing the thirsty Sam a drink of water]] and pointing him to the closest town politely.

** ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilVillage Village]]'': [[BigBad Mother Miranda]] is the respected ruler of the village, the leader of the Four Lords, and [[GreaterScopeVillain the architect behind the entire franchise]]. Having lost her daughter Eva to the Spanish Flu, Miranda does whatever she can to revive her daughter, which leads her to the discovery of the Megamycete underneath the village. Using it to gain immortality, Miranda would also discover the Mold, a virus connected to the Megamycete that resurrects the dead. Having inspired a young Oswell E. Spencer into creating a resurrection virus of his own after saving his life and tutoring him in the ways of science, Miranda would later kidnap four people and use the Mold to transform them into horrific monstrosities to serve as her false family. After hearing of Rosemary Winters's newfound abilities, Miranda kidnaps her mother Mia and [[CaptureAndReplicate poses as her]] to kidnap the baby, escaping from [[Characters/ResidentEvilChrisRedfield Chris Redfield]]'s grasp after her supposed death. Posing as an old hag, Miranda manipulates Ethan Winters into killing her Four Lords in order to power the Megamycete, planning to use both that and Rose's power to fully resurrect Eva, even killing Ethan herself once his purpose has been served. After her death her mind survived in the Megamycete and continued to plan her daughter's revival. Miranda created an illusion of Rose's friend to lure her into the Megamycete in order to sever her connection to it, whereupon Miranda intends to turn Rose into a "vessel" for Eva, killing Ethan again when he interferes.

** ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilVillage Village]]'': [[BigBad Mother Miranda]] is the respected ruler of the village, the leader of the Four Lords, and [[GreaterScopeVillain the architect behind the entire franchise]]. Having lost her daughter Eva to the Spanish Flu, Miranda does whatever she can to revive her daughter, which leads her to the discovery of the Megamycete underneath the village. Using it to gain immortality, Miranda would also discover the Mold, a virus connected to the Megamycete that resurrects the dead. Having inspired a young Oswell E. Spencer into creating a resurrection virus of his own after saving his life and tutoring him in the ways of science, Miranda would later kidnap four people and use the Mold to transform them into horrific monstrosities to serve as her false family. After hearing of Rosemary Winters's newfound abilities, Miranda kidnaps her mother Mia and [[CaptureAndReplicate poses as her]] to kidnap the baby, escaping from [[Characters/ResidentEvilChrisRedfield Chris Redfield]]'s grasp after her supposed death. Posing as an old hag, Miranda manipulates Ethan Winters into killing her Four Lords in order to power the Megamycete, planning to use both that and Rose's power to fully resurrect Eva, even killing Ethan herself once his purpose has been served.

* ''VideoGame/SpookysJumpscareMansion'': [[CuteIsEvil Spooky]] is a ghost that schemes to be seen as scary, having been seen as "too cute" when she was alive. To achieve this, she has the Specimens of GL Labs captured and scattered around her mansion, which was renovated to resemble a maze, so that she can create the ultimate HauntedHouse and lure in curious travelers. Hiding its true purpose, Spooky recruits the spirits of those who died in the house into her secret ghost army, planning to [[TakeOverTheWorld overtake the world with them]]. Even if the protagonist makes it to the end, [[TheBadGuyWins Spooky still manages to benefit from it]], either recruiting them should they die after the fight or turning them into a Specimen if they survive. In the ''Spooky's Dollhouse'' DLC, if the protagonist blows up the mansion without closing the Hell Gate, Spooky and her spirits overrun the world anyway; but if the protagonist does seal the Hell Gate, Spooky accepts her defeat and [[TogetherInDeath joins her parents in the afterlife]].

* ''VideoGame/MegaManZero'': [[CyberNinja Hidden Phantom]] is the leader of the Zan'ei Army and the most professional of the Four Guardians of Neo Arcadia. Before encountering Zero in front of an old factory, Phantom scatters bombs throughout the building in an attempt to further hinder the heroes. As a ninja, Phantom makes use of several different tricks and tools during the fights against him, showcasing his skills. His desire to [[NobleDemon help others while destroying Mavericks]] is strong enough for him to make a final attempt to kill Zero before he dies. After being encountered in Cyberspace [[VideoGame/MegaManZero3 over a year later]], he decides to test Zero's resolve after having learned that his body is a weaker version of Omega's. Upon defeat, Phantom reacts with dignity, [[DareToBeBadass urging Zero to show the world what he's truly capable of]].

** [[WellIntentionedExtremist Bian Zoldark]], Lord of the Divine Crusaders, is a genius scientist who sees the extraterrestrial threat on the horizon and realizes drastic action must be taken to save the world. Forming the Divine Crusaders, Bian [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2 launches a coup]] that nearly succeeds in overthrowing Earth, with only the crew of the Hagane managing a resistance against him. Bian is worshiped by his men who he [[AFatherToHisMen deeply respects and cares for]], and at the end when defeated, he reveals his plan was to [[StealthMentor strengthen the heroes]] to face the threats in his place, dying with his last thoughts of his beloved daughter Lune.
** ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars2'': [[HalfHumanHybrid Shu Shirakawa]], ArchEnemy of Masaki Andoh, is from a parallel world, and a genius scientist who created the super mecha, the Granzon. Devastating the kingdom of Langan, Shu lured Masaki into fighting him while escaping to the earth and [[VillainTeamUp assisting]] Bian Zoldark in his plans. Shu is well known for manipulating many heroes, including Masaki himself, constantly arranging things to his benefits. When defeated and killed, Shu is revived by the dark god Volkruss to be his servant but later manipulates things to be free and achieve his own victory, sneering that he will allow nobody to control him, not even a god as he passes.

* ''VideoGame/SpookysJumpScareMansion'': [[CuteIsEvil Spooky]] is a ghost that schemes to be seen as scary, having been seen as "too cute" when she was alive. To achieve this, she has the Specimens of GL Labs scattered around her mansion, which was renovated to resemble a maze, so that she can create the ultimate HauntedHouse and lure in curious travelers. Hiding its true purpose, Spooky recruits the spirits of those who died in the house into her secret ghost army, planning to them to [[TakeOverTheWorld overtake the world with]]. Even if the PlayerCharacter makes it to the end, [[TheBadGuyWins Spooky still manages to benefit from it]], either recruiting them should they die after the fight or turning them into a Specimen if they survive.

* ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'':
** Bian Zoldark, lord of the Divine Crusaders, is a genius scientist who sees the extraterrestrial threat on the horizon and realizes drastic action must be taken to save the world. Forming the Divine Crusaders, Bian launches a coup that nearly succeeds in overthrowing earth, with only the crew of the Hagane managing a resistance against him. Bian is worshiped by his men who he deeply respects and cares for, and at the end when defeated, he reveals his plan was to strengthen the heroes to face the threats in his place, dying with his last thoughts of his beloved daughter Lune.
** Shu Shirakawa, ArchEnemy of Masaki Andoh, is from a parallel world, and a genius scientist who created the super mecha, the Granzon. Devastating the kingdom of Langan, Shu lured Masaki into fighting him while escaping to the earth and assisting Bian Zoldark in his plans. Shu is well known for manipulating many heroes, including Masaki himself, constantly arranging things to his benefits. When defeated and killed, Shu is revived by the dark god Volkruss to be his servant but later manipulates things to be free and achieve his own victory, sneering that he will allow nobody to control him. Not even a god.

* ''VideoGame/TheWitchAndTheHundredKnight'': The Swamp Fairy, [[BigBadFriend Mani]]--previously known as the witch, Aguni--was used as a hostage so that the witches could kill her lover, the EldritchAbomination Niike, millennia before the present time, before taking her own life and being reborn. Manipulating Metallia and a sentient piece of Niike, the Hundred Knight, Mani sees to it the duo destroy the pillars sealing Niike's power to resurrect her beloved and together destroy the world they despise. Killing Grand Witch Uruka to stop interference with her plans, Mani comes moments from completing her goal and even with Niike slain, chooses to fight until the bitter end.

** [[DarkActionGirl Ada Wong]] is a mysterious and morally ambiguous spy who has used her wits, skills, and charisma to always come out on top in the horrifying world of Resident Evil. First appearing in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' posing as a civilian in Raccoon City (FBI agent in the ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Remake]]'') where she manipulates Rookie cop, Leon Scott Kennedy, into helping her steal the G-Virus sample from the Umbrella Corporation before making her escape from the zombie-infested city. Sent by Albert Wesker to Spain to retrieve a dominant species Las Plagas from the Los Iluminados {{cult}} in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4 4]]'', Ada betrays Wesker by giving him a simple subordinate species, while giving the dominant species to her true superiors and help Leon kill the cult's leader, Osmund Saddler. Ada would later be sent to The Easter Slav Republic in ''[[Anime/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]]'' disguised as a BSAA representative, where she would help Leon expose President Svetlana Belikova's tyranny while also making a deal to have her arrest warrant expunged. When Ada learns of her doppelgänger's identity in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil6 6]]'', Carla Radames, and Carla's plan to cause global scale destruction and frame Ada for it, Ada tells Derek Clifford Simmons of Carla's location in China pitting the two against each other, while discreetly helping the heroes to ensure the two’s downfalls, before destroying Carla's lab and taking a job soon after.

* ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance'': Nitara is a vampire whose Realm was conquered by [[Characters/MortalKombatShaoKahn Shao Kahn]]. Seeking to free it, she finds an Orb which, if destroyed, will free her Realm. It being submerged in lava, she decided she needed the cyborg Cyrax to obtain it. Earning Reptile's loyalty with a Saurian artifact, she has him damage Cyrax's teleportation device. Nitara, having the means to travel the Realms, offers to send Cyrax home if he retrieves the Orb for her. He agrees and she keeps her word, afterwards destroying the Orb. One of the few to save her Realm from Shao Kahn--all by her own cunning--Nitara was willing to use underhanded means to save her home and people.

** ''VideoGame/SpiderManTheMovie'': [[Characters/MarvelComicsKravenTheHunter Kraven the Hunter]] is hired by [[Characters/SpiderManTrilogyGreenGoblin Norman Osborn]] to kill [[Characters/SpiderManTrilogySpiderMan Spider-Man]], a task he takes on for free, citing the "thrill of the hunt" is enough payment for him. Taking over the zoo, he lures Spidey over and has him trapped in a deadly obstacle course, infecting him with a virus to keep him from escaping and promising to give him the cure if he beats him. As Spider-Man navigates the traps, Kraven uses a sniper to hunt the hero himself. When Spider-Man beats the course, Kraven personally fights him, using the boobytrapped environment and his rifle to gain the upper hand, while also being willing to fight physically when found, utilizing his strength, throwing knives, and a strength potion to battle him. [[VillainRespect Praising Spider-Man's skills throughout all of this]], he willingly submits when beaten, [[IGaveMyWord giving Spider-Man the cure as he promised]].

*** [[Characters/MarvelComicsKravenTheHunter Kraven the Hunter]] is a vigilante who seeks to turn Spider-Man into the "Ultimate Prey", teaming up with Wilson Fisk to do so. Befriending Spider-Man and offering to help him track down the "Carnage Killer", he teaches Spider-Man how to track criminals and follow them to their hideout, a technique that the hero would adopt for himself later on. Upon uncovering a map of Carnage's targets and mapping out where he'll strike next, the two arrive and capture Cletus Kasady, though not after Spider-Man goes against his instructions to wait a bit longer to strike. When Peter figures out his deceptions, Kraven, anticipating that he'd find out eventually, catches him in a trap and takes him to city park, where he faces him in a one-on-one fight, utilizing his skills to combat him. Eventually being bested, he willingly gives Peter information on the Kingpin's whereabouts, claiming that "[[VillainRespect he earned It]]".

* ''VideoGame/PumpkinJack'': [[VillainProtagonist Jack himself]] lives up to the legend of being the Devil's champion. Formerly a trickster and conman when he was human, Jack became infamous for being able to [[DidYouJustScamCthulhu deceive the Devil himself]] multiple times. Being chosen as the Devil's champion to stop the Wizard, Jack showcases a remarkable prowess with adjusting to his body and dealing with the hordes of [[AlwaysChaoticEvil monsters]] that impede his journey. Travelling through an abonndoned mine in the mountains, Jack show's his nimbleness in dodging hazards and resourcefulness in using the minecarts to help him travel up towards the peak. Venturing through an ancient forest, Jack shows a pragmatic side to him by helping the Merchant gather resources for his wife, for the reward of possible knowledge on defeating the wizard. Jack then faces a horde of both monsters and humans navigating in a sieged city. After Jack aids Hell's architect to release the Seven Sins to gain access to the Wizard's domain. After defeating the Wizard, Jack claims the Amulet of Embers and uses it to [[TheBadGuyWins become a god and freely roam the planet with no limitations for his desires]].

* ''Xenoblade Chronicles'' series:

* ''VideoGame/SaintsRow'':
** [[Characters/SaintsRowThePlayerCharacter The Boss]], originally nicknamed "Playa", started it as self described "Kid from the Streets", who was saved from being killed in a gang war before being recruited by the Saints. Over the course of the series, the Boss near singlehandedly brings the Saints into power, bringing down their numerous rival gangs and defying death at ridiculous odds. Genuinely loyal and caring to their friends, The Boss becomes especially ruthless when they are harmed or threatened: when the Boss' surrogate brother Carlos is tortured to needing a MercyKill by the Brotherhood, the Boss tricks their leader into killing his girlfriend; and when his friend Aisha is killed by the Ronin, the Boss and Johnny buries one of their leaders alive. When the Boss faces an especially arrogant enem they tend to [[HumiliationConga physically humiliate them]] or give them an UndignifiedDeath. Eventually merging the Saints with Ultor, the Boss becomes a celebrity and more heroic, saving a city and even the country from a zombie outbreak and terror attacks. Their heroics eventually gets them elected as President. When facing the Zin invasion, the Boss' priority is the protection of humanity, even taking over Zinyak's empire [[YouKillItYouBoughtIt after publicly fighting and killing him]]. By then, the Boss soon becomes known as "[[GodEmperor God Emperor of the Universe]]", with Satan wanting them to become general of Hell's army.
** [[ScaryBlackMan Benjamin King]] is the founder and boss of the Vice Kings and the [[CorruptCorporateExecutive head of Kingdom Come Records]]. In addition to being one of the most powerful people in Stilwater, King is a "[[VillainWithGoodPublicity public darling]]" who has cultivated [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections strong connections with city hall and the Stilwater PD]]. When the 3rd Street Saints declare war on him, he proves a capable opponent, bouncing back from losses, using his police connections to pressure the Saints, and luring many Saints into an almost completely successful trap. Dethroned in a coup led by two of his subordinates, King teams up with the Saints and personally takes revenge on those who betrayed him. Even after [[HeelFaceTurn abandoning criminality]], King achieves great success, first as an author and then in politics. One of the most savvy and charismatic crime bosses in the series, Benjamin King is notable as one of the very few gang leaders to tangle with the Saints and live.
** [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Dane Vogel]], is the confident and charismatic Head of Special Projects at Ultor, taking over the deceased Richard Hughes' plans to gentrify Stillwater after a devastating storm. Vogel brought Ultor to the point that it pretty much runs Stillwater, with Vogel as its spokesperson. Vogel aims to continue his work by [[LetsYouAndHimFight putting the new gangs of Stillwater against each other]], to lower the city's property values and buying out the land, wiping out whatever gang comes out on top. Vogel initially works with the Ronin, until they shoot up a hospital and cut ties with him, at which point Vogel sells out high ranking Ronin members to the Saints, using himself as a bargaining chip. After being initially intimidated by Maero and the Brotherhood, Vogel soon turns the tables on Maero and tries to have a weapons shipment stolen out from under them. After the Board of Directors cross him, Vogel tricks the Boss into massacring them to [[KlingonPromotion rise up as Chairman]] and during his confrontation with the Boss, Vogel even attempts to fight them until he has exhausted his options. After his death, Vogel opens an Ultor branch in Hell, realizing he is better as a "[[VicariouslyAmbitious kingmaker than a king]]". Dane helps Johnny and Kinzie undermine Satan's rule, and seeks out allies to help them. No matter the ending, Vogel and his allies [[TheBadGuyWins come out on top]] of Hell's turf wars, sitting in a comfortable position of power.
** [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Julius Little]] is the original founder and leader of the Saints, founding the titular gang for the purposes of bringing [[NeighbourhoodFriendlyGangsters protection]] and from the crime and corruption in Stillwater. Julius was a former member of the Vice Kings, which was founded on the same purposes, but [[DefectorFromDecadence defected when he felt they lost their way]]. Saving the life of the kid who would become "The Boss", Julius recruits them to the Saints and becomes a mentor to them. Julius leads the Saints to victory against their rival gangs, saving his friend and rival Benjamin King before making a deal to disband the Vice King's. When the Saints come out on top, Julius [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone fears]] that the Saints are becoming the very thing they're trying to fight and that "Playa" is becoming too dangerous to control. When arrested, Julius makes a deal to disband the Saints, placing a bomb on the corrupt Richard Hughes yacht, killing Hughes and nearly killing "Playa". When a retired Julius is confronted by the Boss years later, Julius keeps his resolve and justifications, [[FaceDeathWithDignity even towards his death]]. Years after his death, Julius' simulated memory maintains he did what he thought was right, and his only regret was his lifestyle getting [[TheLostLenore his girlfriend killed]].
** ''VideoGame/SaintsRow2'':
*** The General, leader of the Sons of Samedi, the top drug runners of Stillwater and a warlord who utilized his old resources in arming his gang and pushing his product, and running his operations with an iron fist despite any setbacks. The General keeps himself under the radar by being constantly on the move, personally observing his operations. [[ConsummateProfessional Always keeping a professional and level headed attitude]], the General is as ruthless as he is affable, ordering mutilation as punishment for failures and betrayals; when his second in command Mr. Sunshine fails too many times, the General apologetically cuts off his ear, while expressing faith that he'll make things right. Despite their interference, the General sees the Saints as a mere nuisance, almost easily wiping them out after having the Boss kidnapped and drugged, with the Saints barely able to hold off the attack. The Boss and Shaundi had to plan ahead to ambush him, and even then the General threw all his manpower at the Saints, nearly slipping through their fingers, before being cornered and killed.
*** Mr. Sunshine is the friend and second in command of The General, and the intimidating face of the Sons of Samedi. A practicing worshiper of Baron Samedi, Mr. Sunshine is the General's enforcer and overseer of many of their operations. Similarly taking the Saints interference in stride, Sunshine and The General have the Saints leader kidnapped and drugged, nearly crushing the Saints with an attack on their base. When punished for his failure, Sunshine doesn't even flinch when the General cuts off his ear, remarking he only needs one ear to hear the whispers of the Loa. When the Saints steal the Sons drugs, Loa Dust, Sunshine lures their customers into attacking the Saints with the promise of taking the supply for free. Facing the Boss themselves, Sunshine invokes Samedi, showing his supernatural power in their fight; seemingly resurrecting after being gunned down repeatedly, the Boss eventually decapitates Sunshine to put him down for good; and even then, not everyone is sure he's actually dead.
** ''[[VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird The Third]]'':
*** [[ChickMagnet Zimos]] is Steelport's oldest and most influential pimp. An [[AffablyEvil affable]], old school gangster, Zimos was previously usurped by the Morningstar and made a gimp slave at their brothel. Escaping this, Zimos would join the Saints and help re-establish their criminal empire through drug trafficking and prostitution. [[BenevolentBoss Genuinely caring for the sex workers under the Saints]], Zimos makes sure they are treated right, getting indigent over their mistreatment, allowing them to unionize, and having a abusive client killed. To bring down the Syndicate sex trafficking operations, Zimos would ostensibly offers the Boss off as a sex slave to infiltrate an auction, before rescuing their captives, as well as personally protecting those rescued from one of the Syndicate's ship.
*** [[GeniusBruiser Oleg Kirrlov]] is a hulking, but cultured [[FormerRegimePersonnel former KGB agent]] with a checkered past before joining the Saints. Kept captive for years and having his DNA harvested by Morningstar, when Oleg first meets the Saints, they immediately join forces to see the death of Phillipe Loren, before leading the Saints to allies to help fight the Syndicate. As intelligent as he is strong, Oleg utilizes both to aid the Saints in taking over Steelport and fighting STAG; from setting up a series of car bombs to lure STAG into a trap, personally tackling a fighter plane out of the sky, and aiding the Boss and Peirce to stop STAG and Killbane's army from laying waste to the city. A loyal if pragmatic ally, Oleg presents the Boss with ruthless but effective choices to empower the Saints; from taking Loren's former resources to add to their own; to weaponizing a zombie virus; to suggesting the Boss leave Shaundi and Viola to die to kill Killbane.

** ''Imaginators'' (2016): [[BrainMonster Brain]] is the self proclaimed "[[LastOfHisKind last of the Ancients]]" who was sealed away for thousands of years. Coming into contact with Kaos, he happily assists him in harnessing Imagination Magic, using it to create progressively more powerful minions. Convincing Kaos into freeing him, he takes advantage of the Skylanders finding and freeing him, finding Kaos and using his vast powers to brainwash a chunk of Skylands to do their bidding, while also equipping the lair with an impenetrable force field. During the final battle, he finally gets fed up with Kaos' attitude and helps the Skylanders defeat him out of revenge. Knowing he's outnumbered, Brain successfully bargains to aid the Skylanders by showing them where trouble is happening, managing to become a professor for the Academy and [[HeelFaceTurn ends up sincerely enjoying his new job]].

** [[AffablyEvil Mona Sax]], the self-described "EvilTwin" of mafia bride Lisa Punchinello, is an intelligent [[ProfessionalKiller hitwoman]] who forms a swift bond to Max Payne after drugging him to keep him from rampaging. Returning in the conflict between Alfred Woden and Vladimir Lem, Lisa has been working for Woden to "clean house," eliminating those on Vlad's side and almost claiming his life. Manipulating a MobWar in her favor to stymie Vlad, Mona uses Max to do her work for her, with only her growing love for him preventing her from killing him in the end.
** ''The Fall of Max Payne'': [[AffablyEvil Vladimir "Vlad" Lem]], debuting as an [[BigBadFriend ally]] in the first game, is a friendly [[TheMafiya Russian mobster]], quick with a joke and a smile and refers to everyone as the "dearest of all [his] friends". In truth, Vlad is a member of the [[NebulousCriminalConspiracy Inner Circle]] who was manipulating Max from the start. Using his own professional assassin crew, the Cleaners, Vlad has the rest of the Inner Circle steadily eliminated while playing the NYPD and Max to do his work for him, even planning on having Max killed by Vlad's lover Detective Winterson, whose blind son Vlad is [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes truly loving and affectionate with]]. When exposed by his former mentor, Alfred Woden, Vlad plans to manipulate Max and his hitwoman lover Mona Sax into killing one another while never losing his pleasant smile or friendliness.

** ''[[VideoGame/RatchetAndClankFutureToolsOfDestruction Tools of Destruction]]: Quest for Booty'' [[DownloadableContent DLC]]: [[BewareTheSillyOnes Rusty Pete]] is the [[AffablyEvil affable]] best mate of [[SpacePirate Captain Slag]], whose death at the hands of Ratchet made Pete conduct a ploy to revive him. To this end, he immediately starts getting onto Ratchet's good side by helping him find Quark's location, as well as declaring him captain. Once they meet up again, he tricks his own crew into launching Ratchet and Talwyn to where Captain Darkwater is buried, shortly meeting up with the two later to offer his assistance. Planning to place Slag's head onto Darkwater's body, he helps Ratchet out with puzzles using Slag's head before betraying the Lombax and resurrecting both Slag and Darkwater, proceeding to help them invade the island they're on, even aiding in capturing Talwyn later on.

* ''VideoGame/Rayman2TheGreatEscape'': [[BorrowinSamedi Jano]] is the first nightmare of Polokus, the creator of the Antitoons, and the guardian of the Elixir of Life. [[AffablyEvil An affable creature]], he challenges Rayman to overcome the Cave of Bad Dreams to claim the Elixir, subjecting Rayman to platforming challenges, eventually joining himself to fight him. Upon losing, Jano offers Rayman a choice between gold or the Elixir, [[GracefulLoser taking his defeat in stride]]. If Rayman chooses the Elixir, he reveals that he simply hypnotized Rayman into a dreamlike trance, the whole challenge being a SecretTestOfCharacter, and allows Rayman to leave with his prize.

** [[DarkActionGirl Ada Wong]] is a mysterious and morally ambiguous spy who has used her wits, skills, and charisma to always come out on top in the horrifying world of Resident Evil. First appearing in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2 2]]'' posing as a civilian in Raccoon City (FBI agent in the ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Remake]]'') where she manipulates Rookie cop, Leon Scott Kennedy, into helping her steal the G-Virus sample from the Umbrella Corporation before making her escape from the zombie-infested city. Sent by Albert Wesker to Spain to retrieve a dominant species Las Plagas from the Los Iluminados {{cult}} in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil4 4]]'', Ada betrays Wesker by giving him a simple subordinate species, while giving the dominant species to her true superiors and help Leon kill the cult's leader, Osmund Saddler. Ada would later be sent to The Easter Slav Republic in ''[[Anime/ResidentEvilDamnation Damnation]]'' disguised as a BSAA representative, where she would help Leon expose President Svetlana Belikova's tyranny while also making a deal to have her arrest warrant expunged. When Ada learns of her doppelgänger's identity in ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil6 6]]'', Carla Radames, and Carla's plan to cause global scale destruction and frame Ada for it, Ada tells Derek Clifford Simmons of Carla's location in China pitting the two against each other, while discreetly helping the heroes to ensure the two’s downfalls, before destroying Carla's lab and taking a job soon after.

** ''[[VideoGame/Uncharted4AThiefsEnd A Thief's End]]'''s "Chapter 5": The [[StoryWithinAStory fictionalized version]] of [[EvilOldFolks Hector Alcázar]] presented by Sam Drake is an affable, devious crime lord who serves as one of the game's most memorable characters despite his status as a fabrication. Having concocted a [[PrisonEscapeArtist foolproof breakout scheme]] from the prison he's locked inside, using everything from hired guns to explosives planted strategically, Alcázar drags Sam along with him for their escape, saving his life many times over. Escaping the prison with ease as intended, Alcázar then reveals he saved Sam as well so Sam could finally track down Henry Avery's treasure, Alcázar threatening him into seeing the mission through and promising to be there when Sam finds it so as to take his share, before [[PetTheDog handing the thirsty Sam a drink of water]] and pointing him to the closest town politely.

** ''[[VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird The Third]]'': [[ChickMagnet Zimos]] is Steelport's oldest and most influential pimp. An [[AffablyEvil affable]], old school gangster, Zimos was previously usurped by the Morningstar and made a gimp slave at their brothel. Escaping this, Zimos would join the Saints and help re-establish their criminal empire through drug trafficking and prostitution. [[BenevolentBoss Genuinely caring for the sex workers under the Saints]], Zimos makes sure they are treated right, getting indigent over their mistreatment, allowing them to unionize, and having a abusive client killed. To bring down the Syndicate sex trafficking operations, Zimos would ostensibly offers the Boss off as a sex slave to infiltrate an auction, before rescuing their captives, as well as personally protecting those rescued from one of the Syndicate's ship.

* ''VideoGame/PredatorConcreteJungle'': "[[{{Determinator}} Scarface]]" was exiled from his Yautja clan for failing to [[{{Seppuku}} honorably kill himself]] after a mission gone wrong, but spends the entirety of the game earning his stripes back while proving his honor and skill. Tearing apart the gangs of Neonopolis with strategic strikes and even by [[AgentProvocateur turning them against each other]], Scarface follows all the traces of information they have to locate the source of local Predator deaths in the form of the Borgia family. Scarface escapes several traps set for him by the Borgias, manipulates Lucretia's personal guard into helping him when she's killed, and butchers the villainous Isabella and Hunter Borgia, [[EarnYourHappyEnding standing triumphantly over their corpses]] while proclaiming an IronicEcho of something Bruno Borgia once said: "I'm the boss of this city!"

* ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' Video Games, by release date:
** ''VideoGame/SpiderMan2000'': [[ComicBook/DoctorOctopus Dr. Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus]] serves as the [[BigBad secret mastermind]] of the game's plot. [[FalselyReformedVillain Faking redemption]] so as to divert suspicions from himself, Ock leads a breakout of New York's most dangerous supervillains and harvests the power of alien symbiotes for his plans. Using the villains to distract ComicBook/SpiderMan while personally pulling off heists to further his research, Ock also kidnaps ComicBook/BlackCat to prevent her from aiding Spider-Man and keeps the psychotic ComicBook/{{Carnage}} under his control. Ock successfully unleashes hundreds of symbiotes across New York City before revealing his plans to further humankind's progression as a species by forming symbiosis with the alien lifeforms, proudly bragging that those who do not share his vision will be crushed by it in his "new world."
** ''VideoGame/SpiderManTheMovie'': [[Characters/MarvelComicsKravenTheHunter Kraven the Hunter]] is hired by Norman Osborn to kill Spider-Man, a task he takes on for free, citing the "thrill of the hunt" is enough payment for him. Taking over the zoo, he lures Spidey over and has him trapped in a deadly obstacle course, infecting him with a virus to keep him from escaping and promising to give him the cure if he beats him. As Spider-Man navigates the traps, Kraven uses a sniper to hunt the hero himself. When Spider-Man beats the course, Kraven personally fights him, using the boobytrapped environment and his rifle to gain the upper hand, while also being willing to fight physically when found, utilizing his strength, throwing knives, and a strength potion to battle him. [[VillainRespect Praising Spider-Man's skills throughout all of this]], he willingly submits when beaten, [[IGaveMyWord giving Spider-Man the cure as he promised]].

*** [[ComicBook/TheKingpin Wilson Fisk]] is once again portrayed as a criminal mastermind and expert opportunist. Pretending to have reformed from his criminal ways, he partners up with Oscorp to create a more effective police force, secretly planning to use them to wipe out his rivals and take over the city. In the meantime, he allows [[ComicBook/{{Carnage}} Cletus Kasady]] to kill other criminals so that the civilians are intimidated enough to trust him, later having him captured and experimented on by Oscorp, led by the Chameleon disguised as the head doctor. He also hires Kraven to befriend Spider-Man and trick him into eliminating his rivals as well. After Spider-Man arrests Kasady, he launches a city-wide crime spree under the alias "the Kingpin" and attempts to take over the city alongside his gang and some corrupt cops. Fighting Spider-Man himself when confronted, [[BadassNormal proving to be a match for the hero despite lacking powers]], he takes advantage of the sudden rampages of several supervillains to claim Oscorp as its new CEO and winning over the city's trust, [[TheBadGuyWins effectively winning in the end]].

*** Felicia Hardy, the current ComicBook/BlackCat, is a brilliant master thief that steals for the thrill of it – but only choosing to rob those who can afford it or those that "deserve" it. In the main game proper, Cat leads Spidey on a hunt for her Cat Dolls challenging him to stop her from stealing $50 million dollars worth of loot. This was all a ruse, with the loot being a lure to distract Spidey while her Dolls shut down the police department's security systems, allowing Cat to recover her confiscated equipment. In The Heist DLC, Black Cat is working to steal Maggia drives that contain financial information for Hammerhead, telling Spidey that he has her son hostage and letting Spidey believe he might be the father. This was a lie so that she could recruit Spidey's help in stealing the drives for herself and she promptly fakes her own death, only resurfacing one last time to save Spidey from Hammerhead and give him information on how to take down the Mob boss for good. A thief at heart, Felicia nonetheless has a strong conscience while still loving Spider-Man, while fully using this to her ruthless advantage.

** ''VideoGame/SpiderManMilesMorales'': Aaron Davis, Miles' affable uncle, is the retired mercenary, Prowler. Quickly finding out that Miles is the new ComicBook/SpiderMan, Aaron begins to worry about his nephew's well-being, and returns to his criminal activities for the sake of trying to protect Miles. When Miles reveals that his friend Phin is the leader of the Underground, Aaron convinces Miles to infiltrate the group by lying to Phin that he wants to help her cause. Afterwards, when Miles tells Aaron that Phin's found out Miles' identity, Aaron suggests that Miles meets up and has an open talk with Phin after she finds out Miles' identity, truthfully using this as an opportunity to inform Krieger where he can capture Tinkerer on the condition that they don't harm Spider-Man. Later, Aaron tranquilizes and imprisons Miles as he's heading to Roxxon Plaza, making sure he stays out of danger even at the cost of other innocent lives. Despite his selfish nature, Aaron did everything in his power to protect his family until Miles made him see the error of his ways, and publicly reveals all of Krieger's crimes at the cost of turning himself in.

* ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'': [[Franchise/{{Kirby}} King Dedede]], the resident arch-frenemy of Kirby, turns out to be the single most effective operator in a cast already full of Nintendo heroes and villains alike. Already aware of [[BigBad Tabuu]]'s master plan, Dedede goes about gathering as many trophies as he can through a mixture of brute force and trickery, ambushing Luigi and then using his trophy form to tempt the greedy Wario long enough for Dedede to abscond with everyone Wario has captured. Even after he himself is turned into a trophy, Dedede's ChekhovsGun--in the form of a golden badge in his likeness that auto-resurrects anyone turned into a trophy--saves the day after the entire cast has been taken down by Tabuu, which allows Dedede to rally the remaining heroes and villains alike to face the true threat. As AffablyEvil as he is in canon and twice the manipulator, Dedede's plan ends up totally undoing Tabuu and everything he planned for.

* ''VideoGame/MarvelHeroes'': ComicBook/DoctorDoom is the ruler of Latveria, and the first BigBad of the story. Hacking into Tony Stark's archives, Doom discovers the existence of the Cosmic Cube, and seeks to harness its reality-warping powers for himself. Doom employs various supervillains to keep the heroes occupied while he continues with his plans behind the scenes, [[PlayingBothSides using both sides]] to gather various powerful artifacts for him. Once he has gathered all the artifacts, Doom promptly destroys them to ensure that they would not be used against him. He also employs Mister Sinister to clone the mutant Bishop, utilising the mutant's energy absorption powers as a conduit to safely harness the Cube's energy. With the Cube's powers, Doom intends to reshape the world [[InTheirOwnImage in his own image]]. Returning from his defeat, Doom exposes the Skrull's secret invasion of Earth and forms an EnemyMine with the heroes to stop them. A cold and taciturn schemer, Doom always stayed one step ahead of the heroes, and came close to attaining the power he had long sought.

** ComicBook/DoctorDoom is the charismatic leader of the [[LegionOfDoom Masters of Evil]]. Before the events of the game, Doom stole top secret information from ComicBook/{{SHIELD}} on how to deal with Asgard should it ever become a threat. Doom then refined the plan as a way to steal the All-Father Odin's godly powers for himself. Through a series of clever diversionary tactics, Doom constantly stays one step ahead of the heroes as he gathers all the necessary tools he needs to defeat Odin. Colluding with the God of Mischief Loki, Doom successfully conquers Asgard and defeats Odin in battle. Not wanting to share Odin's power with his lieutenants, Doom implements a series of {{Uriah Gambit}}s to have the heroes take out his lieutenants for him. He quickly consolidates his control over the entire world, using his newfound powers to crush any form of resistance, and brainwashing the remainder of Earth's heroes into his loyal servants. A brilliant mastermind who managed to ascend to godhood, Doom establishes himself as a truly diabolical genius.
** {{ComicBook/Loki}} is a member of Doctor Doom's Masters of Evil, seizing an opportunity in the Masters to fulfil his dream of conquering Asgard. Despite being its newest member, Loki manages to quickly ingratiate himself into Doom's inner circle as his NumberTwo. Disguising himself as the [[TheStarscream traitorous Mandarin]], Loki frames him for the chaos the Masters had caused in Atlantis. The deception worked, giving the Masters the necessary distraction to carry on with their plans undeterred. Loki then leads an invasion on Asgard with an army of super-soldiers and overthrows Odin as King of Asgard. Even as the heroes turn the tide, Loki has one final trump card--the [[AnimatedArmor Destroyer Armor]]. Supposedly defeated, Loki disguises himself as ComicBook/NickFury, tricking the heroes into freeing the armor from its prison for him. Upon revealing his deception he proceeds to hijack control over the Destroyer Armor and attempts to crush the heroes once and for all. A master of deception, Loki proves himself to be Doctor Doom's most invaluable ally.

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