Fighting Game Characters With An Evil Alter Ego

Key Takeaways

• Evil versions of fighting game characters are created through various mechanics, such as dark energy or outside influences.
• Notable characters like Evil Ryu, Devil Jin, Orochi Iori, Oni, Violent Ken, and Noob Saibot represent the dark sides of iconic fighters.
• False fighters in games like
  Super Smash Bros.
  serve as evil copies of established characters, often controlled by a higher power.

As someone who’s spent countless hours battling it out in the virtual arena, I can’t help but appreciate the creativity and depth that developers bring to their characters – even those with a darker side. These evil counterparts serve as intriguing twists on our favorite fighters, offering fresh challenges and adding layers to the narrative.

In many fighting games, the storyline frequently introduces typical characters, and one recurring theme is the appearance of an “antagonist” version of a character. There’s usually not a specific set of events that result in such a character, although occasionally a supernatural influence or force might be involved, but this isn’t always the case.

Occasionally, there might be practical motives leading to the creation of such identities, like situations that necessitate the use of a pseudonym. Regardless of their origin, these characters often reveal, in unique ways, aspects of a personality’s hidden or sinister traits, even if they were inherently evil from the beginning.

8 Evil Ryu

First Appearance: Street Fighter Alpha 2

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but be intrigued by one of the most renowned characters in this realm – Evil Ryu. Unlike his canonical counterpart within Street Fighter lore, he is more of a hypothetical scenario, a “what if?” character. This particular version of Ryu fell under the influence of the Satsui No Hado, a potent dark energy often wielded by Akuma.

The force known as Satsui No Hado is depicted as the raw intent to destroy transforming into physical might. Generally, Akuma restrains his power against opponents he perceives as insufficiently strong to kill. However, his more powerful, often challenging-to-play version, Shin Akuma, represents him fighting at maximum capacity. Eventually, Ryu manages to spurn the Satsui No Hado, opting instead for the Power of Nothingness (Kyoi no Hado) to expel it from himself. Yet, this decision has led to the emergence of a malevolent energy in its own right, called Kage.

It was revealed that Kage yearned for a chance to challenge some of Ryu’s toughest adversaries, specifically Sagat and Akuma, as a means to demonstrate his importance to Ryu. Nevertheless, owing to Kage’s command over the Power of Nothingness, he failed to corrupt Ryu.

7 Devil Jin

First Appearance: Tekken 3

Jin Kazama, though sometimes seen as both a hero and a villain based on the extremes of his actions, is generally perceived as less malevolent than his father, Kazuya, or grandfather, Heihachi. This is due to the fact that he possesses the Devil Gene, a trait inherited from his connection to the Hachijo clan, a group of assassins. Interestingly, one of the members of this clan, Kasumi, was in a romantic relationship with Heihachi and had been assigned to assassinate him. Tragically, she was killed by her lover before she could complete her mission, but not before giving birth to Kazuya.

In a seemingly corrupting way, Kazuya received the Devil Gene. This gene appeared to have taken over every fiber of his being. However, following an association with a woman named Jun Kazama, this control began to falter in numerous aspects. Their son, Jin, also inherited the Devil Gene, enabling him to harness its powers and strip Kazuya of half of it. Unlike Kazuya, who seems completely under the Devil Gene’s control, Jin as the Devil is a distinct case, with his own self loathing this form due to its link to the despised branch of his family. The Devil Gene’s influence can be countered by the Kazama clan, which likely explains why Jun was able to connect with Kazuya.

Following his acceptance of the Devil Gene within him, Jin draws upon his Kazama lineage to transform into a fresh entity, called Angel Jin – an enhanced version of himself. This upgraded persona continues to strive towards eradicating the Devil Gene not only from himself but also from Kazuya, as he seeks to purge it from the world.

6 Orochi Iori

First Appearance: The King Of Fighters ’97

On his finest moments, it’s challenging to view Iori Yagami as “good,” but he demonstrates a readiness to put aside past disagreements with Kyo Kusanagi for the common good. However, he is frequently a displeasing character, given to outbursts of violence and often showing contempt towards others. The once Yaskani clan, now known as the Yagami clan, were part of those who sealed Yamata No Orochi, along with the Kusanagi and Yata clans. Unfortunately, followers of Orochi manipulated their own clan to accuse the Kusanagi clan of a murder committed by one of their members. As a result, a pact for power was formed between Orochi’s disciples and the newly renamed Yagami clan. Despite their intertwined past, Kyo and Iori’s conflict doesn’t appear to be directly linked to this history.

When Iori joins forces with another character to battle Orochi, he’s prone to a violent awakening called Riot of Blood. This awakening, which occurs when someone with Orochi blood is activated by Orochi or its followers, grants immense power but comes at the price of one’s sanity. Iori, who was already difficult to get along with, loses his grip on reality in this state, often confused between allies and enemies. However, even in this state, Iori has occasionally helped in sealing Orochi away. It seems Iori is ready to team up with Kyo again if the situation demands it. Similarly, Yagami isn’t the only one affected by this influence; characters like Leona Heidern, an Ikari Warrior and partial Orochi descendant, can also be corrupted by it.

5 Oni

First Appearance: Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition

As a gamer, I’ve always found Akuma to be more complex than just your average villain in Street Fighter. While he carries an air of evil, he’s got a sense of fair play that sets him apart. He intentionally holds back against opponents who can’t handle his full strength and chooses fights where there’s a good chance he’ll be pushed to the limit.

In the latest addition to the Super Street Fighter 4 series, called “Arcade Edition,” a new version of the character Akuma is introduced – this version is known as Oni, who has completely surrendered his humanity to the Satsui No Hado. Compared to regular Akuma, Oni has darker skin, menacing fangs, and an incredibly muscular body. While it’s clear that Oni is stronger than Akuma, the exact extent of his power remains unknown. Oni shares similarities with Evil Ryu in terms of being a reinterpretation or “what if?” version of an established character within the series. Alongside Shin Akuma and Gouken from previous versions of Street Fighter 4, Oni is one of four potential hidden bosses in the game. In addition to appearing in Street Fighter 4, Oni can also be found among the enemies fought in Asura’s Wrath as part of its Street Fighter DLC.

4 Raiden

First Appearance: Fatal Fury: King Of Fighters

Instead of being mistaken for the cyborg character from “Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance” or the god-like figure with a questionable side from “Mortal Kombat”, both known as Raiden, let me clarify that this Raiden represents an intriguing portrayal of a character who can manifest good and evil aspects. However, it’s essential to note that these depictions are more about the storyline or ‘kayfabe’, rather than representing genuine moral distinctions. Interestingly, this character debuted as a villain in “Fatal Fury: King of Figthers”, serving under the command of Geese Howard, one of the main antagonists. After losing, he abandoned his evil ways and later reappeared in “Fatal Fury 2” under the alias Big Bear.

Outside of some guest appearances in Capcom vs. SNK and its sequel, Raiden is featured in two instalments of the King of Fighters series, with one being canonical. In King of Fighters 13, Raiden, along with his former associate under Geese who is a Muay Thai kickboxer named Hwa Jai, are perceived as evil by taekwondo master Kim Kaphwan. This is significant because Kim often tries to reform evil fighters by mentoring them. To gain the reputation boost from partnering with a well-respected martial artist, Raiden decided to resurrect his “evil” persona to fight alongside Kim in the upcoming King of Fighters tournament. Interestingly, Raiden isn’t the only character from the Fatal Fury series to have both good and bad personas in different games; Mexican pro-wrestler Tizoc (also known as The Griffon from Garou: Mark of the Wolves) also debuted his villainous persona, King of Dinosaurs, in King of Fighters 14.

3 Violent Ken

First Appearance: Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers

Occasionally, a character gets corrupted by evil in a more immediate fashion. A notable example of such a character is Corrupted Ken. Unlike previous versions, this Ken Masters was twisted into darkness not through the Satsui no Hado, but by M. Bison’s Psycho Power. This unusual version first appeared in SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos, a game that faced some criticism for its portrayal of various Capcom characters. Ken’s apparent jealousy towards Ryu made him more vulnerable to Bison’s manipulation.

Instead of Orochi Iori, he is one of two possible adversaries who could be the seventh combatant in the game’s arcade version. This particular Ken character is manipulated by external entities, allowing him to escape in his individual narrative, culminating in a slightly modified conclusion compared to his original story mode ending.

Although Violent Ken initially appeared in a game not created by Capcom, he subsequently joined the cast of Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers, a revamped version of Street Fighter 2 Turbo. This edition also includes Evil Ryu. In his personal storyline, Violent Ken overcomes Bison, even though he was under his control, thereby liberating himself from Bison’s grip once more. To date, this is his only appearance in the authentic Street Fighter series.

In my gaming world, the last time I crossed paths was in “Project X Zone 2,” a role-playing game that wasn’t crafted by Capcom this time around. There, I found myself as an adversary, momentarily disrupting my team with Ryu, who was once under Bison’s command. But fear not, for Ryu can bring me back to my senses with a powerful Shin Shoryuken – a move reminiscent of when I, as Evil Ken, was brought back by Ryu in “Namco X Capcom,” a game that laid the foundation for “Project X Zone 2.

2 Noob Saibot

First Appearance: Mortal Kombat 2

Few things unleash latent evil like death. Sometimes a more evil version of a character is created by bringing them back from the dead. This is a common mechanic in fighting games, as when it gets in the way of a character being playable again, death is of little consequence. Bi-Han, formerly known as Sub-Zero, is one such example.

In every version of the story, Bi-Han is initially portrayed as an adversary. However, following his death and resurrection, he transforms into a mysterious figure whose name spells the surnames of the Mortal Kombat creators (Boon and Tobias) backwards. Prior to the first two timelines, Noob Saibot functions as a servant for Quan-Chi and Shinnok, often clashing with Scorpion and his sibling, Kuai Liang, who is also known as Sub-Zero.

In the latest sequence of events, rather than being killed, Bi-Han undergoes a transformation at the hands of Titan Havik, becoming Noob Saibot. Despite Liu Kang managing to restore Bi-Han’s consciousness, his aggressive disposition suggests he hasn’t changed. He refuses servitude to Havik but keeps the powers bestowed upon him. His intent is now to wield these new abilities against the Shirai Ryu, a faction led by Kuai Liang and Tomas in this timeline, who are depicted as Scorpion and Smoke respectively. In the DLC storyline of Mortal Kombat 1, he’s put into a coma to allow the monks an opportunity to save him, but whether they will be successful remains uncertain.

1 False Fighters

First Appearance: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Occasionally, a villainous version of a character isn’t actually the original character themselves but rather an alternate or corrupted version. This concept is often depicted in the Super Smash Bros. series, particularly in the story modes of Brawl and Ultimate. In both games, these false characters are portrayed as distinct entities from previously established characters, who typically serve a higher power.

In the story of Subspace Emissary, most of the fighters encountered during the game’s main campaign are fabricated by shadow bugs, an ancient material originating from Mr. Game and Watch that has the ability to mimic any fighter’s appearance. Towards the end, in the level called The Great Maze, there appear a fresh batch of these false fighters, characterized by a green and yellow luminescence. Along with several boss characters, these replicas must be overcome before the player can ultimately defeat Tabuu.

In the “Ultimate” version of World of Light, Galeem and Dharkon employ deceitful combatants among their numerous underlings. As a player, you’ll encounter these fighters during gameplay to advance successfully. These fighters often have spirits trapped within them, which the player can seize upon defeating the false combatants. While not very common, traditional fighting games occasionally feature such characters too; they act as flawed, malevolent replicas of other fighters.

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2024-11-25 04:35