When Goichi Suda announced Grasshopper Manufacture's work on an Xbox Live Arcade game designed with the Kinect in mind, reviewers and fans were a little stymied. What could this "Codename D" possibly be? Why, Diabolical Pitch, of course!
Non-Player Characters, or NPCs, are a staple of most single player games. They can be hapless civilians, wizened teachers, or merchants willing to keep you stocked in exchange for a few coin. As always, however, there will be at least a few characters that make you scratch your head and wonder what is wrong with them. Here's my picks for:
Top 5 Creepiest NPCs
5. Christopher (Shadows of the Damned)
Christopher is not so much creepy as he is misunderstood. It's easy to brush him off as another demon at first glance, but he's got his charms. I still can't forget that cut scene when you first meet him. Of all the faces he could have made, why did he have to choose this one?
4. The Merchant (Resident Evil 4)
"Geetings, Strange-ah!" Just the way that he greets you is more than slightly unsettling. When you factor in the firepower he's packing at some of his shops, you really have to worry that this guy isn't going to go on a murderous spree or fund people who will. I dunno about this one, he just seems like a loose trigger.
3. Plasma Man (Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon)
PU-LA-ZU-MAAA! He sure doesn't wear much. I wonder if that's how he attained enlightenment? Those awful, heavy clothes must really weigh down your brain. If we all go nude, maybe we'll be as wise as him! (Seriously guys, DON'T DO THIS!!!)
2. Happy Mask Salesman (Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask)
Yeah...this is one guy you don't want to make angry. One minute, he's all smiles. The next, he's about ready to slit your throat. He really needs to relax. Perhaps a cruise to Koholint island would give him the stress relief he needs...
1. Great Fairy (Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
I'm not even going to say anything about this one. Just watch the video...
Are you creeped out yet? Good! I'll see you again in two weeks.
Now, this is a game that I find is impossible to classify. It's bizarre, it leaves you questioning your sanity, and it's a riot to play. Beating up the seven deadly sins has never been this politically incorrect...or this fun!
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade Kinect
