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Some famous video characters are known for being con men who were duping the people around them for the longest time before their secrets were finally revealed. Keeping this in mind, here are some of the worst and most hated con men to ever feature in video games.
10 Tohru Adachi (Persona 4)
Adachi seemed like nothing more than a bumbling detective early on in Persona 4. However, over the course of the game, something really sinister is revealed about this character.
Near the end of the game, players realize that Adachi was the serial killer who was killing the residents of Inaba the whole time. Facing off against this villain is a blast though, and makes for one of the best parts of the game.
9 Lance Vance (Grand Theft Auto: Vice City)
Rockstar Games love to add a ton of betrayal in their stories, so readers shouldn’t be too surprised if their games appear multiple times throughout this list. A great place to start would be Lance Vance’s betrayal in Vice City.
For the longest time, both Tommy Vercetti and Lance Vance work hand-in-hand as they strive to rule the streets of Vice City. However, after becoming fast friends, Lance pulls a fast one on Tommy and reveals just how long he’d been conning his ‘friend’.
8 Scott Shelby (Heavy Rain)
Heavy Rain’s Origami Killer is a sinister figure who abducts Ethan’s kid and forces him to take part in a wild goose chase in which he has little choice but to follow the whims and fancies of this twisted serial killer. During the hunt, his narrative also intertwines with three other characters that players can control in the game.
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One of these characters is Scott Shelby, who turns out to be the Origami Killer when the end of the game finally rolls around. It’s a great twist that makes the game’s finale all the more impactful and resounding.
7 The Psychiatrist (Katana ZERO)
Katana ZERO is a hard yet satisfying game that is full of style and panache. Slicing and dicing through enemies as players get through the tough yet rewarding levels in the game is an absolute blast.
Katana ZERO’s story is surprisingly engaging and makes for the best part of the experience. The psychiatrist that players interact with throughout the game turns out to be a rather despicable character in his own right, and beating him up in a secret boss encounter is a lot of fun.
6 Gary Smith (Bully)
Bully is one of Rockstar’s greatest and most unique games. The high school setting is pretty engaging, with the main story and the sandbox also being a joy to explore.
Bully follows Jimmy’s journey in Bullworth Academy, where he befriends Gary Smith as he strives to gain the approval of all the cliques in the school. However, Gary ends up betraying Jimmy and forces the player to regain his reputation before defeating this double-crosser once and for all.
5 Ryder & Big Smoke (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time, and for good reason. The game set the standard for open-world gameplay, with its story and the massive world being an absolute blast.
The betrayal that players face in this game is absolutely iconic, with Ryder and Big Smoke revealed to be snitches who were destroying Grove Street Families from the inside. Getting one’s hands on these two despicable characters and giving them the death they deserved is incredibly satisfying as a result.
4 Micah Bell (Red Dead Redemption 2)
Red Dead Redemption 2 is another Rockstar game that makes this list due to the inclusion of one hated character. Dutch’s gang had a ton of promise at one point, but the poisonous presence of Micah Bell destroyed the gang for good.
Micah is among the most hated characters in the series, and getting the opportunity to shoot his brains out at the end of the game makes for an incredible finale. It’s just a shame that Arthur lost his life before he could see this villain get the dishonorable death that he deserved.
3 Goro Akechi (Persona 5)
For the longest time, Goro Akechi seemed like nothing more than a charismatic detective who wanted to catch the Phantom Thieves, no matter what. However, there was a more sinister side to him that was revealed later on in the story.
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It turned out that Akechi was the one invading other people’s minds and causing them to go psychotic. Beating him down makes for one of the most memorable boss fights in the entire series, although his fate is pretty sad given the tragedy that forced him down such a dark path.
2 Harry Flynn (Uncharted 2: Among Thieves)
The Uncharted series features some truly amazing adventures that are a joy to play through. The second and fourth games are amazing highlights in this regard, with Among Thieves still considered by many to be the best in the series.
The fact that Harry Flynn was working against Drake the entire time turned this jovial character into a detestable human being. It didn’t help that Chloe didn’t make up her mind for the longest time, which almost led to Nathan’s death.
1 Atlas/Frank Fontaine (BioShock)
BioShock is one of the greatest games ever made, featuring a narrative that will keep players on the edge of their seats right up till the very end. At the heart of this title is Frank Fontaine, who moonlights as Atlas during the first half of the game.
He uses Jack’s trigger phrase to make him do his bidding, finally revealing his true identity after Jack kills Andrew Ryan and hands over the control of Rapture to him. The other half of the game deals with the player’s journey to get revenge and stop Frank Fontaine before his plan becomes a reality.
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