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Rival characters in gaming
- Thread starter SolVanderlyn
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The Sonic series does a good job with this, and will point two two characters:
Knuckles:
He is introduced in Sonic 3 with the following:
He KNOCKS OUT SUPER SONIC like nothing XD! He takes the emeralds and chuckles :').
Not to mention he was always in your way at every turn in Sonic 3. But once you fight him one-on-on in Hidden Palace Zone, he learns that Robotnik really is the bad guy and gets badly hurt trying to get the Master Emerald back. So, he lets Sonic move on to Sky Sanctuary Zone.
From this point onwards, he grows to respect Sonic a bit more and while they still but heads sometimes, he really is a great buddy to Sonic.
The recent Boom Cartoon has a lot of moments where he and Knuckles really bounce off each other perfectly XD!
Boom does characterization well (despite making Knuckles dumb :l).
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Blaze:
She is introduced as a new rival to Sonic in the Rush series and in many ways, is the complete contrast to Sonic: She uses fire attacks (vs. Sonic using the wind), she is a guardian and more reserved (while Sonic is more open and free), and she is very hostile toward everyone (while Sonic is calm until the situation calls for action.
Sonic's interactions with her were great in the original Rush and their fight in that game was great:
Her character in Rush Adventure was enjoyable too and her interactions with Sonic & Tails were quite nice
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Shame Blaze got few major roles in the series post Rush Adventure (Black Knight she had a role and she cameo's in Generations HD and Colors DS).
Kinda like Knuckles, she was not used as much in recent games.
Knuckles:
He is introduced in Sonic 3 with the following:
He KNOCKS OUT SUPER SONIC like nothing XD! He takes the emeralds and chuckles :').
Not to mention he was always in your way at every turn in Sonic 3. But once you fight him one-on-on in Hidden Palace Zone, he learns that Robotnik really is the bad guy and gets badly hurt trying to get the Master Emerald back. So, he lets Sonic move on to Sky Sanctuary Zone.
From this point onwards, he grows to respect Sonic a bit more and while they still but heads sometimes, he really is a great buddy to Sonic.
The recent Boom Cartoon has a lot of moments where he and Knuckles really bounce off each other perfectly XD!
Boom does characterization well (despite making Knuckles dumb :l).
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Blaze:
She is introduced as a new rival to Sonic in the Rush series and in many ways, is the complete contrast to Sonic: She uses fire attacks (vs. Sonic using the wind), she is a guardian and more reserved (while Sonic is more open and free), and she is very hostile toward everyone (while Sonic is calm until the situation calls for action.
Sonic's interactions with her were great in the original Rush and their fight in that game was great:
Her character in Rush Adventure was enjoyable too and her interactions with Sonic & Tails were quite nice
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Marie can go in a hole X(. So annoying 
Shame Blaze got few major roles in the series post Rush Adventure (Black Knight she had a role and she cameo's in Generations HD and Colors DS).
Kinda like Knuckles, she was not used as much in recent games.
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From a gameplay and game design standpoint, I think that Vergil from DMC3 is the best rival in gaming because:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=952993
Gary/Blue from Pokemon is a really good candidate, though.
Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter. Kyo and Iori from King of Fighters. I love a good rivalry.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=952993
Gary/Blue from Pokemon is a really good candidate, though.
Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter. Kyo and Iori from King of Fighters. I love a good rivalry.
CenturionKei
Banned
Since I basically replay Sam's boss fight every week on my xbox...I have to disagree with you. No gimmicks. Just pure skill required to win.
Best Rival is Zobek for me. Old bastard.
Generalpsyduck
Banned
Snake and zero. I love it because of how tragic it is
TriggerShy
Member
Does Riku from Kingdom Hearts count?
In terms of gameplay, I think Chain of Memories did a good job at presenting him as an obstacle to Sora. With the way progression worked in that game, the player can learn to anticipate a boss fight, and when it's Riku, there is a good amount of tension.
In the story he serves as a foil to Sora, with how he walks the path of darkness in contrast to Sora's light. They have the same goals in the first game, but their circumstances differ, with Sora meeting Donald and Goofy and Riku meeting Maleficent. Then Riku teams up with King Mickey, and seems to always be working with a clear goal in the shadows, while Sora tends to get swept up in the main plot. Dream Drop Distance is the only time where it seems like they're on the same path.
In terms of gameplay, I think Chain of Memories did a good job at presenting him as an obstacle to Sora. With the way progression worked in that game, the player can learn to anticipate a boss fight, and when it's Riku, there is a good amount of tension.
In the story he serves as a foil to Sora, with how he walks the path of darkness in contrast to Sora's light. They have the same goals in the first game, but their circumstances differ, with Sora meeting Donald and Goofy and Riku meeting Maleficent. Then Riku teams up with King Mickey, and seems to always be working with a clear goal in the shadows, while Sora tends to get swept up in the main plot. Dream Drop Distance is the only time where it seems like they're on the same path.
StarHammer
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Are you kidding? He's not even a cyborg! He's just that good!
He's easy as piss. Playing AS Sam was fun, but playing against him was disappointing.
Yeah he's so great.
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
I was looking for this thread, might add it to the OP.