We all love to play the role of a bad guy in video games. Whether it’s the power or depth of backstory that keeps us coming back to true villains, there’s no denying that bad guys are more compelling to play.
In the article below, we’ll explore the reasons that many gamers, if not most, reach for the villain when selecting a game and why we love to be bad in them.
A closer look at villains
Before we dig into the meat of this article, we need to clarify what we mean by ‘bad guy.’ According to the law, the difference between criminals and the innocent is that criminals commit crimes. These criminals are most often the inspiration for the ‘bad guy’ character in many video games. So, while there’s a clear disparity between the actions and moral compass of Michael in Grand Theft Auto V as opposed to Trevor, both characters are technically the ‘bad guy’…
