10 Video Game Bosses Who It Would Suck To Work For

5. Tom Nook - Animal Crossing

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Tom Nook is probably less straight up evil than some of the other characters on this list, but that doesn't for a minute mean you should underestimate him. This little raccoon is a business megalomaniac, with an undying desire to become the Animal Crossing world's biggest Bellionaire. Not to mention, he's willing to put his seemingly very young twin sons to work as shop owners, too.

He's been exploiting players' good natures from day one, taking them in with the promise of a free tiny home in exchange for an hour or two free labour to get things going. His practice of "I'll purchase practically anything" drives the player to exploit the natural world for any and all resources; fruit, shells, fish, bugs, fossils... the list goes on. If you can find it, you can bet Tom Nook will buy it.

Once you're in this Tanuki's employ, you're in it for the long-haul. There's always just one more decoration to purchase for the island, or another piece of furniture to get. And hey, you'd love a little bit more space in your island home, wouldn't you? Why don't you run on down to the beach and fish for a little...

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