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There have been many other villains that have tried to evoke this kind of charisma, where you aren't sure of their stability, but you are sure that they believe strongly in what they're doing. For some, it is controlling the world. For others it is simply money or survival. Vaas is a good example to get this started, but aside from his excellent monologue, we don't know enough about him. The Jackal, your target in Far Cry 2 might be a good way to get things started. He is an intriguing character in his own right, quoting Nietzche and waxing philosophy as if he were Col. Kurtz himself. However, while the Jackal, and Kurtz himself, might serve as an inspiration for Vaas, he was not seen enough to really be all that memorable. So I decided to delve deeper into the history of gaming and see who some of the most memorable bosses and villains were, and in no particular order, see if I couldn't figure out quite why.I decided to explore this with a few choice examples after recently re-watching the awesome preview of Far Cry 3 that Ubisoft showed at their eclectic E3 conference. In the trailer, embedded below this paragraph, you are met by a madman named Vaas, who possesses an off center mohawk and a surprisingly calm disposition. He quickly turns violent, but his speech is riveting. His speech got me thinking about what makes a villain memorable. Vaas is someone who I already want to meet in the context of a game. He seems like the kind of character who has an interesting story, something to broaden my world view, and also something to give the game character. Maybe it is the way the he is so honest about his misunderstandings, or his casual, yet somewhat regretful, mention of murdering someone over that misunderstanding. Vaas is the kind of villain that you know would turn on you in a flash (indeed, he does in the trailer), but in spite of that, there is something about him that makes you want to see more of him. If Vaas' charisma is just an example of what we will see in the game, Far Cry 3 will be a real treat. Since the humble beginnings of the franchise, varying degrees of insanity have been prevalent throughout each Far Cry game. Far Cry 3 took this even further with its iconic villain Vaas, placing a pivotal and charismatic character as the source of the game's unpredictability. Subsequent Far Cry games have turned this into a staple for the series, and for good reason. Assuming the former Breaking Bad star is to become the villain for Far Cry 6 , here's what he could bring to the taKefka's insanity stands out amongst just about every other RPG villain, and not just because he was the first. Even to this day, Kefka still stands out. His personality, warped by his exposure to magic, was that of an evil clown. However he was so much more than that. He is still to date one of the best examples of delightfully pure evil, the kind of villain that you could not stop watching because you had no idea what he was actually capable of. Even today, Kefka's legacy lasts. Sure Sephiroth comes close, but no other Final Fantasy villain, or any RPG villain really, has come close to the level of evil that Kefka was able to reach.I couldn't think of a better series to begin with than Metal Gear Solid . The series has always treated its bosses with a strange admiration. The fights were always unique and forced players to use all their wits. However, the most memorable bosses came from Metal Gear Solid . Aside from their creativity, each boss has their own unique storyline. Well, at least most of them do, as Decoy Octopus is never actually fleshed out. But the main five each get to not only tell their side of the story of why they went rogue, but also each reveals something about Snake's own personality. Sniper Wolf reflects Snake's existence as a lifelong soldier, someone never really given a choice in fighting. Vulcan Raven reflects the deaths and betrayals that seem to follow Snake around. But the most memorable of all, on par with the lasting villains of the series like Liquid Snake and Revolver Ocelot, was Psycho Mantis. In a recent interview, actor Giancarlo Esposito was discussing processes for acting in motion capture for The Mandalorian . During that portion of the discussion, Esposito specifically mentions a "huge" video game he's working on that he can't discuss. Rumors flew for a while until a new report seemingly confirmed that game was Far Cry 6 . The article has since been taken down so it may be false, but it's impossible not to wonder what Esposito could bring to the table as a villain in the insane franch He could borrow from similar roles like Gustavo Fring and Moff Gideon and portray a character who operates under unpredictability and extremes. Alternatively he could inject aspects of charisma from personalities like Buggin' Out but in a much more sinister role akin to that of Vaas or Pagan Min. Esposito is well known for grounding and fleshing out his characters well , embodying each performance with impressive vigor. There's plenty of options for a potential Far Cry villain depicted by Giancarlo Esposito, Farcry6zone.Com and it'd be interesting to see how that character is written and portrayed by him. He could represent a strong evolution to what Far Cry has successfully built upon over the last few ye