Video games: everybody loves them. And we bet,
if they existed in their worlds… Even Disney Villains would play them.
But the question is… if Disney’s bad guys were gamers… What games would they play?
What titles would they be interested in, and why? That’s what we want to figure out today!
I’m Kyle with WickedBinge, and this is What Video Games Would Disney Villains Play?
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First on the list is none other than the first ever Disney villain,
the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves! Now, a big thing for the Queen’s
character within the context of the film is that she is completely and utterly obsessed
with beauty. It is the reason she tries to dispatch Snow, after all. As a result,
we can’t help but think she’d be a fan of The Sims franchise. Her world might be a different story,
but in a game like this, she can genuinely make herself the fairest of them all. Being a queen
also makes her quite controlling, an aspect of her character that we also believe would make
the game appear all the more attractive to her. Another aspect of her character that intrigues
us is that she can create potions and spells with ease, which makes us think she’d be a big
fan of the Cooking Mama games. Yes, cooking food is a lot different than creating deadly spells,
but if you can do that, surely you’d enjoy the former! The Evil Queen might be, well, an evil
queen, but even the evilest of monarchs can find the time to relax and play some video games!
From one villainous ruler to another, let’s talk about Scar from The Lion King! In regards
to the character of Scar, there is one thing that he craves, and one thing only: power.
Because of this, we think Scar would feel most comfortable playing real-time-strategy games. The
Civilization and Command & Conquer games in particular stand out to us as being his potential
favorites. Scar merely wants to rule over everyone and everything, and video games of this genre
would be able to let him live out this fantasy to his heart's content. He could even possibly gather
ideas from these games for how to be a better strategist! Another element of Scar’s character
that would make these games alluring to him is his rather silent demeanor. Scar is very soft-spoken,
and not prone to the loud or angry outbursts that a lot of Disney villains are. Strategy games very
much fit the calm yet cunning aspect of Scar’s personality. They aren’t as loud as a lot of video
games, and they require a lot of patience and persistence, something Scar would also excel at.
Don’t forget how long he waited to finally take over the Pride Lands! While they might not be the
most popular genre of video games, in the animal kingdom, the real-time strategy game is king!
Rolling the clock back a bit, let’s discuss Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians! In the
eyes of Cruella, fashion and beauty are what matter above everything else.
Almost everything this vile villain does is in the name of looking beautiful. When we remember
that aspect of her character, we can’t help but think she’d love the Animal Crossing series. Think
about it for a moment. In the Animal Crossing games, a big feature is the ability to design
your character however you like. From their appearance to their clothing, customization
is a big deal in the series, and it’s that feature that we think would inspire Cruella to
get into the games. Another aspect of Cruella’s character, albeit an obscure one, is that she’s
a reckless driver. She drives like a maniac, and doesn’t seem to particularly care about it!
When we look at her driving in the 101 Dalmatians movie, we cannot help but think she’d love Mario
Kart. Her driving style may not be adequate on the road, but in Bowser’s castle or Rainbow Road,
she might have what it takes to earn first place! And even if she isn’t the best at the game itself,
at least she wouldn’t have to worry about getting a speeding ticket! Cruella might be an angry
and cruel villain, but in the world of video games, she can truly become a queen of fashion!
Cruella isn’t the only villain to suffer from anger issues. Get ready to take a trip to the
underworld, for Hades is the next character we’ll be looking at! Right off the bat,
we think Hades would really enjoy the dungeon crawler action game, Hades. On one hand,
Hades is so vain he’d obviously enjoy a video game named after him, but we also think he’d appreciate
the games focus on Olympus and the various Greek gods. Speaking of games that are about the gods,
we also think this connection would make Hades a fan of the God of War series of games. Hades
might have failed to defeat Hercules in the film, but with this series,
he can finally make that dream come true. Speaking of ol’ Herc, one interesting thing we can decipher
from Hades character is that he clearly loves a challenge. He spends years trying to take out
the son of Zeus, after all. Because of this, we think Hades would be a big fan of Cuphead,
and other various video games known for their difficulty. Admittedly, Hades might be the kind
of guy to rage at these kind of games and break his controller, but we also think that fits his
character, wouldn’t you agree? Overall, video games are well known for letting us live out
our fantasies, and it appears that that is true even for the god of the underworld!
We just looked at a villain from under the Earth, so now it’s time to look at a villain
from under the sea! That’s right, Ursula from The Little Mermaid is up next! Ursula might be evil,
but she does have one seemingly soft spot: that soft spot is reserved for her eels Flotsam and
Jetsam. She clearly cares about some creatures, so this connection makes us think she’d be a
genuine fan of the Pokemon franchise. She’d like all the creatures, and with how much she loves
to acquire more power, she’d also be fascinated by how the Pokemon can grow stronger and evolve
into different forms. And, for the record, Ursula would definitely gravitate to the water and dark
type Pokemon. Ursula is also a sea creature, so she’d naturally want a game that lets you explore
the ocean. We think the Ecco the Dolphin games are the series that would suit this need best.
While Ursula might not be a dolphin, she would feel right at home with its style of gameplay
nonetheless. Ursula might not look like the kind of person to be into video games,
which is something that can truthfully be said of most Disney villains, but the titles we’ve
chosen for her prove that video games really can be for anyone! And yes, that includes a cecaelia!
Since we just looked at a Disney villain of the ocean, how about we look at one who sails the
seas? Who else could be next other than Peter Pan’s own Captain Hook? When it comes to video
games, Hook is at a bit of a disadvantage compared to others. One of his hands is gone, replaced with
his iconic hook, but that’s not his only problem. He’s prone to frequent outbursts and tantrums,
which also means any video game of a harder difficulty is likely off the table for him.
Captain Hook would find solace in easy, calming titles. One of those titles is none other than the
mega-hit Minecraft. The game’s methodical pace is a perfect fit for Hook, and it’s very welcoming
for players who like their gaming experience to be a little easier. We also believe Captain Hook
would enjoy a game of Tetris. A game like this would really get his brain going, and it’s an
optimal game for somebody who can only use one of their hands. Our last pick is something of
an obvious one, but we think it needs mentioning nonetheless. Sea of Thieves feels like a game that
the captain could really sink his hook into. He’d feel at home as a pirate out at sea, and
who knows? Maybe the game could mold him into a better captain! At the very least, he’d enjoy the
experience of traversing the seven seas without the fear of Peter Pan making a mockery out of him.
It is now time for the royal Vizier of Agrabah, Jafar! When discussing Aladdin’s nemesis,
one of the character traits that we most notably associate with him is deceitfulness. In the
Aladdin movie, Jafar is focused on becoming the Sultan, and uses his scepter to influence the
minds of others to get what he wants. As it is a major part of his character, we think the game
Among Us would be one of his favorites. In Among Us, the main goal is for the players to find an
imposter who’s sabotaging their efforts. Jafar would excel at being the imposter, dispatching
various players while appearing to be nothing more than a fellow teammate. While deceit is a big part
of Jafar’s character, another element that makes him the character we know is his lust for power.
Jafar was obsessed with becoming Sultan, and when the lamp fell into his possession, he was quick
to take full advantage of its powers. As such, we think he’d also be into real-time strategy games,
not unlike Scar before him. We think he’d gravitate towards the Total War series over
any others. He loves to feel powerful and the idea of ruling over others, so these games would
fit him like a glove, as they’re more focused on battles than just simplistic strategy. Agrabah
might not have been Jafar’s to rule, but in the world of video games, anything is on the table!
Up next, we think it’s about time to visit the doctor! Dr. Facilier of course! There are a lot
of traits that make this witch doctor who he is: his shadow powers, use of voodoo, and deceitful
demeanor are just of few of his attributes. However, one thing that truly differentiates
him from other Disney villains is how flexible he is. Dr. Facilier is a truly animated villain.
His movements and overall character are noticeably more alive than most Disney villains, which makes
him a treat to watch. In terms of video games, we think Facilier would be mostly captivated
by motion control games. Two in particular stand out to us as being obvious choices for him. Those
games are Dance Dance Revolution and Just Dance. Dr. Facilier is great at dancing and putting on
a good show, so these games would be a great fit for him. Not only do they make sense on account of
his lively character animation, but they’ll also keep him active and healthy. If those elements
are important for any of us, then you know a voodoo witch doctor after your soul needs it to!
No one fights like Gaston, no one hunts Gaston, and no one plays games like Gaston! The antagonist
of Beauty and the Beast is next up on the docket! Gaston is an incredibly vain character who is only
interested in being the best at everything. With that element of his character in mind,
we think that Gaston would mostly be interested in competitive games. In particular he would love
first-person shooter games and fighting games. Gaston would love a good match of Call of Duty,
and you know for certain that he’d be interested in participating in an Overwatch tournament. When
it comes to fighting games, Gaston would mostly be interested in the Super Smash Bros. scene.
He’d go to tournaments, compete for prizes, anything that he could do to prove he is the
best player, he would absolutely do. If he ever feels like he isn’t performing well at a game,
then it’s likely that he would drop that game, and move towards another competitive title to
try and master. Gaston looks at most of life as a competition of sorts, and, for better or for
worse, this same mentality would be held towards any and all video games Gaston would play. Now
would Gaston actually be a good Smash Bros. player? That’s a question for another day!
Last but most certainly not least, we have the dark fairy herself, Maleficent! Maleficent is one
of the most powerful Disney villains to date, and as such, we did run into some difficulty finding
games that would interest her. Maleficent doesn’t need to resort to games to live out her fantasies,
as her powers would almost certainly take care of any desire she possesses. However, there are a
few titles that did come to mind. The Witcher 3 is one of those titles. We think the game’s setting,
which is similar to Sleeping Beauty, would resonate with Maleficent. If nothing else,
it would give her the chance to see what being a knight in shining armor is all
about. Maybe Prince Phillip had it harder than she thought! More than anything else,
however, we believe Maleficent would be particularly intrigued by the Souls games,
like Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Not only do they fit into similar fantasy aesthetics as Maleficent
does, but they are also quite the challenge. Maleficent, with all her powers and strength,
seems like the type of villain who would be welcoming of a game that’s more difficult
than easy. So, while she might not have the most obvious picks for games to enjoy,
even someone as evil as Maleficent can find enjoyment in a video game!
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