Evil Protagonist Doppelgangers

[Demi-fiend]

http://www.gamesradar.com/12-evil-copies-video-game-do-gooders/

Yes, Vergil made the list, but he'll never be as awesome as...

"Dark Prince: a chain-wielding, Godsmack-listening, flame encrusted badass who wants nothing more than to be freed from this wimpy meat-sack and take over the world."

 

[WolfOD64]

Galen Marek for sure. A terrific anti-hero as a Jedi, and absolutely menacing assassin as a Sith Lord.

Also, does the Blood Essence living inside Dracula in Lords of Shadow 2 count? That thing was creepy and manipulative as all hell.

 

[Demi-fiend]

Yeah, it counts. I think that that was this universe's version of the Doppelganger.

It makes sense that one of Castlevania's creations would come from Dracula's own mind. But I think the person who wrote the article was trying to include similar movesets, as well.

 

[Innsmouth]

Ironically "evil twin" or rival twin or generally twin staple started the day when SF was made, with creation of Ken as second player