Most developers tend to enthrall their fans with deep lore, oftentimes through the history, nature, and, in some cases, illnesses that riddle their beloved characters. Whether mental or physical, these traumatic attributes are typically rooted deep within their past, opening up an entire background for players to seek answers to.
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While some characters retain harmless conditions, those that carry an alternate personality are commonly callous, malicious, and downright insane, posing a threat to the progression of the title. Dangerous, unpredictable, and unstably erratic are all aspects this exclusive group of characters posses.
7Cloud Strife - Final Fantasy
Solidified as a forefront mascot within the renownedFinal Fantasyfranchise,Cloud Strife’s struggling strive for success has ultimately formed a dual personality. Showcasing attributes of narcissism by being cocky and seemingly insensitive to real-life issues, Cloud Strife’s hardened persona may seem intimidating on the surface, yet his true self has been masked in a bid to repress his agonizing past.
Deep down, Cloud Strife is a socially awkward individual with a softer manner in which he carries himself. Although he may find it difficult to express himself correctly, his coldhearted alter ego has managed to step in as a defensive facade,cloaking his gentle side. With a constant yearn for developing one true identity, Cloud Strife has idolized, mimicked, and even enlisted in an attempt to find himself, of which is eventually achieved over the fascinating series of titles.
6Krieg - Borderlands
Part of the abrasively crude psycho cast withinBorderlands,Krieg’s mumbled personality was a direct result of thevicious experiments he endured. Subjected to a torturous scientist, Krieg’s suicidal impulses were encouraged, forcing his mind to formulate an inner voice as a representation of his sane side.
Despite Krieg’s already terrible condition, it worsens over time, causing him to persistently argue with himself as his inner identity gradually cascades deeper into his mind. Unlike most cases of split personality disorder, of which retain the default persona in the driver’s seat, Kreig’s is the other way around, having lost full control of his true self.
5Gollum - Lord Of The Rings: Gollum
Synonymous with the unfortunate disorder is the acclaimed creatureGollum, a deformed hobbit whose role within theLord Of The Ringscollection is crucial. Due to the sheer power of theOne Ring, Gollum, previously namedSméagol, developed a bloodthirsty obsession with the ornament, driving him to murder his own cousin in order to possess it. Although many deem it no fault of his own, Gollum’s unnatural compulsion had ultimately led to a split personality.
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Entrapped within an endless mental battle, Gollum’s once tolerant persona had conclusively been tarnished by the One Ring’s alluring nature, relinquishing himas a vicious tricksterwho will attack and kill anyone who steps in-between him as his ‘precious’ piece of persuasive jewelry.
4Two-Face - Batman: Arkham Knight
Being one of the few genuine council officials inBatman: Arkham Knight,Harvey Dent’s determined and uncorrupted attempts at ridding the city of crime was cut short as a result of a heinous acid attack, inevitably scarring his psyche and forming an alternate persona. Not only was half his face entirely burnt, but also his mind, growing more and more insane as the years went on.
Desperate to regain control in his life, Harvey Dent, better known asTwo-Face, developed a love for all things fate, callously deciding the majority of his coarse choices and victim’s outcomes on the toss of a coin. Although his newly found notorious name echoed throughoutGotham, Two-Face’s once caring personality tends to slip through the cracks, at times swayinghis malicious judgmentstowards a righteous path.
3King K. Rool - Donkey Kong
Ruling the Kremlings with an iron first isKing K. Rool’s forte, posing a dangerous threat to fans of theDonkey Kongfranchise. Evidently mentally unstable, the tyrant that is King K. Rool has taken on numerous different alias over the series of games, ranging from ‘Kaptain K. Rool’ to ‘Krusha K. Rool’, however, almost every time he is defeated by theKongs, he tends to change it yet again.
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With a conclusive aim to achieve total power and domination over his archenemiesDonkey Kong, King K. Rool seems to believe his aliases masquerade his true identity, yet the only person he is actually fooling is himself, as each different nickname is ultimately a separate personality within his own mind. Alongside hisfrequent wardrobe changesas a result of swapping aliases, his behaviorisms, persona, and even speech patterns differentiate with it, further enhancing his insane nature.
2Sigma - Overwatch
Once praised as an acclaimed astrophysicist,Sigma’s mental health took an abysmal turn during an experiment gone wrong, ultimately leading to a fractured personality disorder. Though now able to harness gravity, theOverwatchhero’s unfortunate condition was quarantined within a government facility, preventing his inexplicable powers and twisted mindset to bring harm to the world.
Despite this, the infamousTalonregime infiltrated his contained stay by breaking him out, yettheir use for Sigma’s expertisewere manipulative and downright evil. Now, a newfound personality was beginning to grow, one that disagrees with cohabiting humans andOmnics, and one whose conclusive nature is tough, ruthless, and at times rude. Albeit no fault of his own, Sigma’s alternated personality represses his softer, science-driven self, shunning him as a villainous terrorist.
1Sho - Persona
Brandishing avastly capable fighting abilitywithin thePersonaseries,Sho’s extremely volatile personality comes as a result of poor upbringing, having been raised in entire isolation. Due to lacking social skills and awareness, Sho’s ability to interact with others is rather pitiful, inevitably leading to a darker side of his mind being formed.
Dubbed ‘Minazuki’, Sho’s alter personality showcases a more decisive, cutthroat, and vindictive side to him, often stepping in when Sho is in danger. Seen as his protector, Minazuki’s allegiance to Sho is evident, depicting just how fractured his mind truly is to the point he has formulated an imaginary guardian.
