1. Kefka Palooza (FF VI):

Really, saying anything more would just reiterate what's already been said by some others. So nuff said.

(Plus, Kefka beats Sephiroth, hands down)

2. Wilhelm (Xenosaga):

While you never fight the man himself, he's easily one of the best, and most mysterious, villains in a videogame. His list of crimes include the destruction of worlds and propagation of a species of alien beings that serve as the greatest threat mankind has ever known in that universe. Easily a contender for one of the best villains.

3. Gannondorf (Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time):

Of all his incarnations, I think the take on Gannon here was the most interesting, especially vian showing that he used Machiavellian methods in order to attain his goal of taking over Hyrule in this incarnation instead of brute force, as he had usually done.

4. Bowser (Super Mario Bros. Series):

One of the biggest staples of videogame villains and one of the best of them. Period.

5. Cardinal Albert Simon (Shadow Hearts):

In my mind, Kato was one of the more complex villains in videogames. IN all honesty, it's hard to talk about the character without giving away most of the game, as well as it's sequel Shadow Hearts: Covenant, and that would be a big no-no. This is because the Shadow Hearts games are games everyone must play.

Well, for those who missed me saying this last time, please listen up as I would like to clear up this confusion. The truth is Robotnik IS the REAL name of Eggman, Sega didn't technically change this information, it is still official.

The thing is, Robotnik's real name is Robotnik but Sonic and his friends call him Eggman due to his egg like shape. It's more of a nickname then his actual name, and Robotnik is used to being called it, so it's no surprise people call him that.

Robotnik has gone several name changes actually. In the cartoon he was called Dr. Ivo Robotnik, in some Sonic SEGA games he was once called Dr. Kintobar who was originally good and became evil then changed his name to Robotnik.

And in the archie Sonic comics his birth name was Julius Kintobar of the House of Ivo, before changing his name to Dr. Ivo Robotnik because he thought it was more evil sounding.

Btw, another game boss I loved: Sweet Tooth from the Twisted Metal series.

Don't flip out on me, Mr. M, but I really don't consider the Archie Comics canon. Unless SEGA has something to do with the "Archie Sonic" comics and they approved of their storyline, please disregard this half of my post.

I thank you for telling me about the whole mumbo jumbo about Eggman Robotnik's name, but I feel as if he perfers "Eggman" over "Robotnik" since in Sonic Rush (yes I know the game and beat the whole thing) since he wanted to take over Earth (or whatever planet the characters where on) and call in "Eggman Land".

Off-Topic- I love your avatar. :berry:

Oh and I forgot to add Kamek (from Yoshi's Island) to my list of villains.

The Sonic comics are by no means, everyone's cup of tea. Those who like it love it to death, it's a hard thing to get into and once your into it, you can't really get out of it. But I understand your feelings towards it, and I do know for a fact Sega has SOME dealings with it.

I know the original creator of Sonic himself wrote an inspiring letter to Archie after the 125th issue and said how much he supported Archie for continuing his "beloved cool hero" to live on. This was also when he was advertising the arrival of the (in my eyes) craptacular disappointing Sonic X series.

Robotnik still uses Eggman in his inventions and plans, "Egg empire" and what not but I personally have never heard him refer to himself as Eggman, just Robotnik. Everyone else has called him Eggman usually some point but he never once called himself Dr. Eggman to my knowledge.

Off Topic: ^_^ thanks!

If you manage to get a copy of Sonic Rush for your DS (or borrow/steal one from a friend), try to Spoiler Below to get to the Extra Zone, and watch the first cut-scene. Spoiler Below

Off-Topic- You're wlecome.