Christmas is a time of joy, peace, and giving, everything the villains of the gaming world seem to despise. While Santa brings presents and goodwill, these five folk would undoubtedly try to turn your holiday into a nightmare. Here’s a festive look at video game characters who’d ruin Christmas faster than a Grinch on a mission.
Bowser (Super Mario Series)
Imagine a cosy Christmas morning by the fire, unwrapping presents, and then, BOOM! Bowser bursts through the wall, kidnapping Santa just as he is dropping off the last of the gifts. With his penchant for stealing key figures (looking at you, Princess Peach), he’d whisk Santa away to some lava-filled castle. Good luck getting your presents back without a Mario-style rescue mission.
How He’d Ruin Christmas: No Santa means no gifts, and Bowser’s probably roasting your holiday turkey over a fireball.
GLaDOS (Portal Series)
GLaDOS isn’t just a super-intelligent AI with a sharp wit; she’s a master manipulator with a flair for ruining good times. Picture this: instead of cheerful carols, GLaDOS hacks into your smart home, replaces your holiday playlist with unsettling test chamber music, and sets up “presents” that turn out to be elaborate, inescapable puzzles.
How She’d Ruin Christmas: Everyone’s stuck solving her devious tests instead of enjoying eggnog and cookies. Oh, and she’s keeping the cake for herself.
Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)
Sephiroth would make even the coldest winter chill feel balmy. With his massive sword and apocalyptic ambitions, he’d stride into town, casually summon Meteor, and obliterate the North Pole without a second thought. His brooding monologues and mummy issues would also be a total buzzkill at Christmas dinner.
How He’d Ruin Christmas: Forget snow, Sephiroth’s bringing planet-sized meteors. Say goodbye to Christmas decorations and hello to existential despair.
Tom Nook (Animal Crossing Series)
Sure, Tom Nook isn’t an obvious villain, but when Christmas rolls around, his greed will show its true colours. Instead of a pile of gifts under the tree, you’d wake up to find a hefty loan balance for all those “festive renovations” he insisted on. And don’t think he’d let you enjoy the holiday spirit until that debt is paid off in full.
How He’d Ruin Christmas: No presents, no tree, just endless payments, and maybe a wreath if you’re lucky.
Mr. X (Resident Evil 2)
Silent night? Not if Mr. X has anything to say about it. The hulking Tyrant would stomp through your neighbourhood, smashing decorations and chasing anyone trying to deliver presents. Imagine hearing those ominous footsteps as you try to hang your stockings. There’s no outrunning this guy, and he definitely isn’t interested in holiday cheer.
How He’d Ruin Christmas: No time to enjoy the festivities when you’re busy running for your life. Your gingerbread house? Smashed.
Dr. Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog Series)
Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) has a knack for turning everything festive into machinery. Instead of twinkling lights and holiday wreaths, he’d convert the North Pole into a robotic fortress, complete with factory-made “gifts” designed to spy on you.
How He’d Ruin Christmas: Say goodbye to Santa’s sleigh and hello to a robotic monstrosity taking over the skies.
Team Rocket (Pokémon Series)
Jesse, James, and Meowth would crash Christmas with their usual antics, stealing every last gift (and probably your Pikachu) under the pretence of “helping Santa.” They’d ruin your holiday cheer with bad puns, and a dramatic “Team Rocket is blasting off again!” as they escape with your presents.
How They’d Ruin Christmas: By the time you get your gifts back, they’ll be in shambles or stuffed with Pokéballs instead of toys.
Kirby (Kirby Series)
Kirby may look like an adorable pink puffball, but let’s not forget his terrifying ability to suck up anything, and anyone, into an endless void. Imagine Kirby showing up at Christmas dinner, innocently eyeing the holiday feast, only to inhale the entire table (and maybe a guest or two) in one big gulp. Sure, he might gain some festive powers, but at what cost?
How He’d Ruin Christmas: The tree, the presents, the turkey, everything gone in an instant. And while Kirby smiles, you’re left wondering where it all went.
The Goose (Untitled Goose Game)
The Goose doesn’t need superpowers to ruin Christmas; it thrives on pure chaos. This honking menace would steal Santa’s hat, knock over your Christmas tree, and drag presents into a pond just because it can. Try to enjoy your holiday cheer, and it’ll waddle in to ensure there’s none to be had.
How It’d Ruin Christmas: Presents? Stolen. Decorations? Destroyed. Peace on Earth? Honked away. The Goose doesn’t stop until your holiday is in shambles.
Pac-Man (Pac-Man Series)
Pac-Man might seem like an innocent arcade icon, but during Christmas, he’d be the ultimate holiday destroyer. Instead of munching on pellets, he’d be gobbling up all your Christmas treats, cookies, gingerbread houses, and maybe even the presents if they’re not safely hidden. He’d endlessly chomp his way through the holiday spread, leaving nothing but a trail of crumbs and confusion behind.
How He’d Ruin Christmas: All your festive food disappears in seconds, and the holiday cheer is swallowed up along with it.
Merry Xmas
While video game heroes might save the day, these villains would take Christmas and turn it into a chaotic mess. So, this holiday season, let’s hope Santa avoids any lava pits, test chambers, or apocalyptic swords. Stay festive, and keep an eye out for any ominous footsteps in the snow!
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