Who doesn’t love a Top 10?
This will be a list of villains I want to see in the game that aren’t here yet! Obviously personal taste dictates a lot of this, but it is certainly fun to speculate!
10. LADY TREMAINE, from Cinderella
She’s a classic villain, and, honestly, she’s only this low because I don’t have a strong connection to the film. I loved the antics of the mice and the cat, and everything else seemed to be an unwanted destraction from what I thought was the main attraction. I can imagine Prospero Hall having a second crack at a different style of lock token, though I only hope it is better than what they came up with for Ursula. Still, solid pick, and I am rooting for all of you who want her in the game.
9. GANTU, from Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch is an underrated film. It had so much personality, colour, energy and life in it, and tells emotional stories that many classic fairytales just aren’t built to tell (looking at you, Frozen). There is no better display of sisterly love anywhere (still looking at you, Frozen). Watch the tiniest amount of this film and you’ll see why Villainous would get so much from having this Realm in their ranks.
8. SHERE KAHN, from The Jungle Book
The antagonists in The Jungle Book are all one and done for the most part, but Shere Kahn is the one that reeks of “Main Antagonist”. This abundance of minor villains leads to a whole host of Allies that ooze as much personality as the Villain himself. The real reason for wanting Shere Kahn, though, is for the ability to have Big Cat Battles between Scar, Prince John and Shere Kahn, to see who is the real King of the Jungle.
7. CLAYTON, from Tarzan
Another jungle-themed villain. This one, though, carries his own clout, and is up there on the list of genuinely scary villains. I definitely see a character bringing a lot of items into the game, with lots of ways to keep powerful Heroes with reduced strength. He would be a super interesting character to have, but my concern is how they can make him interesting and unique.
6. MAD MADAM MIM, from The Sword in the Stone
She’s a small character in a B-list film, but she commands full attention the entire time she is on screen. Commited to being horrible and not “Good”, she has the perfect personality to stir trouble in this amazing game. On top of that, her tendency to change forms could lead to some very interesting card play to make her stand out from the crowd.
5. Chernabog
Of course, if you really want pure evil, look no further than Chernabog. The animation gets a little too PG in places, but it wouldn’t be hard to make it family friendly. While he has no real antagonists in the short, save for daylight, his Fate deck would have the challenge of representing the rest of Fantasia. With strong visuals and interesting potential, Chernabog is a character I am most anxious to see in the game.
4. JUDGE CLAUDE FROLLO, from Hunchback of Notre Dame
Speaking of being a little too PG, the biggest concern for this character would be the subject material of Frollo’s evil. No other villain straight up deals with genocide, or sexual lust and assault. I, however, have great faith that the team at Prospero Hall will be able to work around this and deliver this astounding character. Of course, I don’t blame them for taking their time.
3. OOGIE BOOGIE, from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Well, well, well, what have we here? A character who has the vice of gambling? A perfect contender for the character to introduce dice play into the game? With one of the best villain songs, evil aesthetics and a taste for snake and spider stew. I know I am not the only one who will storm the Prospero(us) Hall(s) when they leave this magnificent characters out of this magnificent game.
2. GASTON, from Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is my personal Disney classic, and will always be one of my absolute favourite films. Gaston is one of Disney’s most unique villains, without going down that “twist villain” trend that Disney is currently obsessed with. I imagine him being similar to Scar in some of his gameplay, as Gaston is also a Villain who amasses a literal mob of allies. He is only #2 on this list because I feel he is guaranteed to be included at some point. Also, because I love the #1 spot that much.
1. CAPTAIN JOHN SILVER, from Treasure Planet
Look, I get that it wasn’t their best performing movie. But it is their BEST MOVIE (opinion, of course). The only thing that Beauty and the Beast has over it, for me, is obviously the music. Treasure Planet is one of precious few films to give the antagonist actual character arcs, and his “defeat” isn’t from failing, but from changing his perspective and building a relationship with the main protagonist. This in itself, along with interesting quirks in the the movie, makes Captain John Silver not only an engaging character, but the potential for stand out gameplay.
Who do you think I missed? Horned King is an honourable mention. I am not nearly familiar with the film to be “wanting” them, but certainly look cool enough. Also, if Hans from Frozen is included over one of these chosen lot, I think I will cry. I would kinda understand, but I would also cry. #HansIsNotVillainous
Thanks for Reading!
Madness Hattzer
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