When it comes to video games, a character is only as good as the character they face. A great villain can make or break a game, and there have been many memorable characters over the years. Here are the top 10 video games of all time, in no particular order:




1. Bowser (Super Mario Bros. Series) - Bowser, the king of the Koopas, has been a staple of the Mario franchise since the beginning. A giant, fire lizard that always causes trouble for Mario and friends. 

2. GLaDOS (Portal Series) - GLaDOS, short for Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System, is the main antagonist of the Portal series. A rude, passive-aggressive artificial intelligence that runs Aperture Science labs and constantly tries to kill players. 

3. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) - Sephiroth is a former member of SOLDIER, Shinra Electric Power Company's elite military unit. He is the main antagonist of Final Fantasy VII and is known for his long silver hair and giant sword. 

4. Handsome Jack (Borderlands 2) - Handsome Jack is the main antagonist of Borderlands. He is the charismatic and sadistic CEO of the Hyperion Corporation, who enjoys torturing and killing those who oppose him. 

5. Andrew Ryan (BioShock) - Andrew Ryan is the creator of Rapture, the underwater city where BioShock takes place. A libertarian who believes in the absolute freedom of the individual, regardless of the cost. 

6. Ganon (The Legend of Zelda) - Ganon is the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda series. He is a powerful wizard who wants to rule the land of Hyrule and obtain the Triforce, a powerful artifact that can grant him a wish. 

7. SHODAN (System Shock Series) - SHODAN, short for Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network, is the main antagonist of the System Shock series. He is an artificial intelligence that wants to take over the world. 

8. Darth Vader (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed) - Darth Vader is a Sith Lord and the protagonist of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. A powerful Jedi who turned to the dark side of the Force and served the evil Emperor Palpatine. 

9. Dr. Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog series) - Dr. Robotnik, also known as Eggman, is the main antagonist of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is a mad scientist who wants to take over the world and make it his personal empire. 

10. Albert Wesker (Resident Evil series) - Albert Wesker is a member of the Umbrella Corporation and the protagonist of the Resident Evil series. A brilliant scientist who likes to create a new world order through bioterrorism. 

This characters left an indelible mark in the video game industry and continue to be loved and remembered by gamers around the world. Each has a unique passion, personality and strength that sets them apart from the crowd. Who is your favorite video game? Let us know in the comments below!