10 Truly Evil Video Game Villains Everyone Loves
6. Sephiroth - Final Fantasy VII
There is no villain in Final Fantasy that is more iconic than Sephiroth. The one-winged angel has been adored by fans of the series since his first appearance in Final Fantasy VII. People really love his character, despite the fact that he is literally responsible for killing their other favorite characters, including the shish kebab-ed Aerith.
Well, perhaps it's not despite his evil deeds but because of them that Sephiroth is so beloved. The man is a true man, and he's not ashamed of it in any sort of way. It's the kind of unapologetic bad boy attitude that works perfectly for a villain of his caliber and adds a dramatic flair to everything he does.
He's not a villain you love to hate, but a villain who's so good at his craft, you can't help but cheer for him as he murders your friend and then forces you to fight a monster just to add insult to injury.
Yes, Final Fantasy players are a bit masochistic. Why else would they enjoy fighting those annoying dancing frogs?