Sonic the Hedgehog is a game series we should all take note of.
Back in the 80's/90's, Mario was the most popular platformer and no one could beat it, unless it was Sonic, because SEGA decided to change things up a little bit and make him go fast.
And of course, it worked and inspired other companies to change up the average platformer.
And over the years, Sonic has had some really threatening villains.
Here's my Top 5.
#5: Zavok, Sonic Lost World
(Boss Rushes - Sonic Lost World)
We ALL know Lost World wasn't exactly a great game.
But it introduced some interesting characters known as the Deadly Six.
Each one, like the Koopalings from Super Mario, has a different personality.
Zazz is batshit insane, Master Zik is the, well, master, Zeena is the average female teenager, Zomon loves to eat, and Zor is the edgy anime character.
But the leader is Zavok, a.k.a. Bowser from Sonic.
Yeah, Eggman takes Bowser's role, but Zavok is so much more like him.
At the beginning of the game, he proves to be a loyal minion and is willing to do whatever Eggman says.
But as you get further into the game, you realize how violent he really is.
And that's the only word to describe him: Violent.
As you enter the last few cutscenes, you realize that Eggman only wanted to sap energy from the Lost Hex and not destroy it, but Zavok thinks otherwise.
It's the personality that puts him on the list, but there's a reason why he's the lowest.
His boss fight is a Bowser reskin.
I'm sorry for mentioning Bowser so much, but it's true.
You fight him in a lava area and he's giant.
There's really nothing that differs from him and Bowser, except that Bowser HAS A MUCH COOLER DRY BOWSER FORM--
#4: Dr. Eggman, Sonic the Hedgehog
(Boss Theme - Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
Remember when Eggman was threatening?
Me neither.
But one thing to note is, no, he's not all that threatening like the other villains on this list.
But he's hilarious.
He doesn't show it in the games, but in things like Sonic Boom or Twitter Takeover, he's the comedy relief.
And more often than not.
And this is about it for the funny villains, so make the most of this number.
Oh, and he also created Metal Sonic, who I FUCKING LOVE.
#3: Metal Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog
(Metal Sonic Boss - Sonic Mania)
Metal Sonic.
I would put this guy at Number 1, but he's just so topped by two other characters.
Her has no development, but what makes this awesome is that i find Sonic really, really, really, REALLY annoying.
REALLY annoying.
And when I see Metal kick his ass, I feel REALLY satisfied.
And not only that, but Metal rarely ever wants to hurt Sonic.
He just wants a good race, and the loser dies.
Maybe you messed up one time in Sonic CD, but then you retried and won.
I guess Metal says you cheated and wants to kill you now.
...
...
...y'know that story's kinda bullshit now.
Because now he just wants to mount Sonic's butt on his wall.
#2: Chaos, Sonic Adventure
(Dr. Eggman's Theme - Sonic Adventure)
Chaos has a lot going for him.
He has an awesome backstory, and he makes for an interesting character even if he doesn't talk.
A friend of mine and I recently had an argument on whether a Sonic villain talking is good or bad.
And of course, like he always does, he won the argument.
I didn't really like Sonic Adventure, mostly because the lip-syncing was terrible.
But other than that, great story, great development, and everything else is good.
I don't know how much they payed those singers to sing a theme for Knuckles the Echidna.
But back to Chaos, every time you feed him a Chaos Emerald, he gets stronger.
And that is an interesting idea.
They even brought him back in Forces...just to give him the boot again.
Poor Chaos...
Chaos: I cir ;-;
Before I get to my #1 pick, here are some honorable mentions.
Mephiles the Dark, Sonic the Hedgehog 2006
Mephiles is the only person that has legitimately KILLED Sonic, but that's the problem.
He's a Gary Stu.
At least the fact that Silver used to trust him was pretty cool...
Maybe...
Zazz, Sonic Lost World
If I were to pick any of the Dealy Six to be my best friend, it would be Zazz.
He's so enthusiastic about killing.
Whenever he sees someone, he asks Zavok if he could kill him.
Still not as violent as Zavok, though.
Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog
Shadow had his very own game, but it was shit.
Nuff said.
Dr. Wily, Sonic Archie
...
...it's literally just Dr. Wily.
There is literally nothing else to say about him.
He's hip, he's cool, he's a robotic fool.
But at least he's smarter than Eggman.
And now, let's get to Number 1.
#1: Infinite, Sonic Forces
I really didn't want Infinite to be on this list.
Not because I didn't like him, but because it's a given.
Sonic Forces nailed Infinite like a hammer, and that's why he's number 1.
Like Shadow, he's a creation by Eggman that's more powerful than Sonic used to destroy Sonic.
Captain Goomba: ThAt'S a LiTtLe ViOlEnT, eVeN fOr BoWsEr...
I SAID NO MORE MARIO REFERENCES!
But this time, to ensure he says on the side of evil, he's powered by the Phantom Ruby.
Which was the main source of power used in Sonic Mania, the Sonic game featuring Classic Sonic that came out a few months before this one.
"Continuity matters," said SEGA.
Infinite is made up of nothing but pure evil and violence.
His name literally says Infinite.
He's like f*cking Superman.
He's as powerful as he needs to be.
He kicked Sonic into a wall.
Like how Emma kicked her Espurr.
He doesn't give a shit about that savior shit.
He created the Custom Hero to what he was in the game, a survivor that represents you.
Infinite is not only the best Sonic villain, he's the most powerful Sonic villain.
No, he hasn't killed Sonic, but GOD DAMN, he sure got close to killing Sonic.
And the entire atmosphere of his boss fights are amazing.
Even the ones that take place in FANTASY FUNLAND!!!!!!!
Infinite is the most powerful, likable, and has the catchiest theme song for any Sonic villain to this day, and that's why he places number 1 on this list.
This is being the Dopest of Leafeon, and I hope you all have a fabulous day!
Back in the 80's/90's, Mario was the most popular platformer and no one could beat it, unless it was Sonic, because SEGA decided to change things up a little bit and make him go fast.
And of course, it worked and inspired other companies to change up the average platformer.
And over the years, Sonic has had some really threatening villains.
Here's my Top 5.
#5: Zavok, Sonic Lost World
(Boss Rushes - Sonic Lost World)
We ALL know Lost World wasn't exactly a great game.
But it introduced some interesting characters known as the Deadly Six.
Each one, like the Koopalings from Super Mario, has a different personality.
Zazz is batshit insane, Master Zik is the, well, master, Zeena is the average female teenager, Zomon loves to eat, and Zor is the edgy anime character.
But the leader is Zavok, a.k.a. Bowser from Sonic.
Yeah, Eggman takes Bowser's role, but Zavok is so much more like him.
At the beginning of the game, he proves to be a loyal minion and is willing to do whatever Eggman says.
But as you get further into the game, you realize how violent he really is.
And that's the only word to describe him: Violent.
As you enter the last few cutscenes, you realize that Eggman only wanted to sap energy from the Lost Hex and not destroy it, but Zavok thinks otherwise.
It's the personality that puts him on the list, but there's a reason why he's the lowest.
His boss fight is a Bowser reskin.
I'm sorry for mentioning Bowser so much, but it's true.
You fight him in a lava area and he's giant.
There's really nothing that differs from him and Bowser, except that Bowser HAS A MUCH COOLER DRY BOWSER FORM--
#4: Dr. Eggman, Sonic the Hedgehog
(Boss Theme - Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
Remember when Eggman was threatening?
Me neither.
But one thing to note is, no, he's not all that threatening like the other villains on this list.
But he's hilarious.
He doesn't show it in the games, but in things like Sonic Boom or Twitter Takeover, he's the comedy relief.
And more often than not.
And this is about it for the funny villains, so make the most of this number.
Oh, and he also created Metal Sonic, who I FUCKING LOVE.
#3: Metal Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog
(Metal Sonic Boss - Sonic Mania)
Metal Sonic.
I would put this guy at Number 1, but he's just so topped by two other characters.
Her has no development, but what makes this awesome is that i find Sonic really, really, really, REALLY annoying.
REALLY annoying.
And when I see Metal kick his ass, I feel REALLY satisfied.
And not only that, but Metal rarely ever wants to hurt Sonic.
He just wants a good race, and the loser dies.
Maybe you messed up one time in Sonic CD, but then you retried and won.
I guess Metal says you cheated and wants to kill you now.
...
...
...y'know that story's kinda bullshit now.
Because now he just wants to mount Sonic's butt on his wall.
#2: Chaos, Sonic Adventure
(Dr. Eggman's Theme - Sonic Adventure)
Chaos has a lot going for him.
He has an awesome backstory, and he makes for an interesting character even if he doesn't talk.
A friend of mine and I recently had an argument on whether a Sonic villain talking is good or bad.
And of course, like he always does, he won the argument.
I didn't really like Sonic Adventure, mostly because the lip-syncing was terrible.
But other than that, great story, great development, and everything else is good.
I don't know how much they payed those singers to sing a theme for Knuckles the Echidna.
But back to Chaos, every time you feed him a Chaos Emerald, he gets stronger.
And that is an interesting idea.
They even brought him back in Forces...just to give him the boot again.
Poor Chaos...
Chaos: I cir ;-;
Before I get to my #1 pick, here are some honorable mentions.
Mephiles the Dark, Sonic the Hedgehog 2006
Mephiles is the only person that has legitimately KILLED Sonic, but that's the problem.
He's a Gary Stu.
At least the fact that Silver used to trust him was pretty cool...
Maybe...
Zazz, Sonic Lost World
If I were to pick any of the Dealy Six to be my best friend, it would be Zazz.
He's so enthusiastic about killing.
Whenever he sees someone, he asks Zavok if he could kill him.
Still not as violent as Zavok, though.
Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog
Shadow had his very own game, but it was shit.
Nuff said.
Dr. Wily, Sonic Archie
...
...it's literally just Dr. Wily.
There is literally nothing else to say about him.
He's hip, he's cool, he's a robotic fool.
But at least he's smarter than Eggman.
And now, let's get to Number 1.
#1: Infinite, Sonic Forces
I really didn't want Infinite to be on this list.
Not because I didn't like him, but because it's a given.
Sonic Forces nailed Infinite like a hammer, and that's why he's number 1.
Like Shadow, he's a creation by Eggman that's more powerful than Sonic used to destroy Sonic.
Captain Goomba: ThAt'S a LiTtLe ViOlEnT, eVeN fOr BoWsEr...
I SAID NO MORE MARIO REFERENCES!
But this time, to ensure he says on the side of evil, he's powered by the Phantom Ruby.
Which was the main source of power used in Sonic Mania, the Sonic game featuring Classic Sonic that came out a few months before this one.
"Continuity matters," said SEGA.
Infinite is made up of nothing but pure evil and violence.
His name literally says Infinite.
He's like f*cking Superman.
He's as powerful as he needs to be.
He kicked Sonic into a wall.
Like how Emma kicked her Espurr.
He doesn't give a shit about that savior shit.
He created the Custom Hero to what he was in the game, a survivor that represents you.
Infinite is not only the best Sonic villain, he's the most powerful Sonic villain.
No, he hasn't killed Sonic, but GOD DAMN, he sure got close to killing Sonic.
And the entire atmosphere of his boss fights are amazing.
Even the ones that take place in FANTASY FUNLAND!!!!!!!
Infinite is the most powerful, likable, and has the catchiest theme song for any Sonic villain to this day, and that's why he places number 1 on this list.
This is being the Dopest of Leafeon, and I hope you all have a fabulous day!
