Top Ten Video Game Demons

[@dejaypage1575]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so, Scorpion. But where am I supposed to get a sign language-trained gorilla at this hour?

[@nickelsmart2787]

Either Skull Island or Hollow Earth

[@ThePugDawg3]

Where there's a will, there's a way, my friend

[@JamesRossmeissl]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so, but where are we going to get three werewolf ninjas at this hour?

[@redrasegarden]

Do I want to know? ….actually maybe, werewolf ninjas sound awesome no matter the context. It’s like giant flying cars in space, it’s automatically awesome

[@kraigshall]

"Promise me something pinky, never breed."

[@Rabbitlord108]

Meanwhile I'm still wondering if Golem from Castlevania Judgement will be on the best video game golems list.

[@asmodeus58XX]

@@Rabbitlord108 I believe the most accurate term would be "constructs", to borrow from World of Darkness.

[@SentaiYamaneko]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" "I think so, Oscar, but if you put a skeleton in a body suit, wouldn't it just slide right off? I mean, it's way too skinny!"

[@WolfDB]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Oscar. But where are we gonna find three pounds of pure California Redwood Lumber?

[@jordanhunter3375]

I know a fox.

[@deltaknight2764]

...Quiet DB, or I shall have to hurt you.

[@JennyBlaze253]

Perfect reference.

[@mikkyasara5438]

I'm proud of you for not making the obvious joke during the Demi-Fiend section, especially considering what the entry next to him is

[@gameothegreat3731]

What joke

[@supermariosonica]

​@@gameothegreat3731 the featuring dante from devil may cry joke especially since dante was a dlc boss in smt 3

[@greenrangerfan1993]

@@supermariosonicaand to be honest, kind disappointing that he didn’t referenced that especially Dante was in the footage for Demi-Fiend.

[@emmychansuper]

It was on the European boxart that litteraly said: "featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry-series"

[@dawningheart356]

​@greenrangerfan1993 Was he? I didn't see him at all in that section, last I checked. Must have been a "blink and you miss it" kind of clip.

[@CyColt]

"Are you pondering what I'm Pondering?" I think so, Oscar. But I doubt a functioning catapult and 300 pounds of wrought iron are gonna be easy to find. OK, seriously, why a Pinky and the Brain reference? I had to google the quote to remember that show.

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Because the next one is going to be on Mad Scientists.

[@BJGvideos]

@@jackofallclaws6672 Oh is that it? I was thinking overlords

[@SuperiorMagikarp]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so, Oscar, but what does capturing every Shiny Starter Pokémon have to do with baking pretzels?

[@hiddenscorpiusXI]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so too, Oscar. But how will a barbershop quartet be helpful at this moment?

[@joinmarch76]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" "I think so, Oscar, but The Nidoking and I? That's just a disaster waiting to happen!"

[@jackofallclaws6672]

That Ganon section just makes me want to finally see that Ganondorf Character Analysis video Oscar mentioned the last time he talked about him.

[@WolfRider2002]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, but who do we know that owns a crossbow?

[@JennyBlaze253]

*looks over at Link's Crossbow Training*

[@Mangadude901]

@@JennyBlaze253 *Looks to Hyrule Warriors*

[@MesoJoe]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, but who would have 10 gallons of grease and a taffy machine at this time of night?

[@KOkami03]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so Green, but are you sure ducks can even play the kazoo?

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

"When you want Let's Plays and songs, and lists of rank 10 entries long, Call the Green Scorpion Gaming Professionals!"

[@HylianWolfMage55]

I love how the comment section is a reference to one of the most memetic running jokes in Pinky and The Brain.

[@Driff97]

"What do I do Lord?" _"Destroy the child. Corrupt them all."_ " This is their plan people these are, *Demons"*

[@rojochronos1004]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, but a pack of pickled purple pachydirms will be a precarious peril to procure.

[@kendricktruong5886]

Dante: This party getting crazy! Let's rock! *Press button* Alphabet A B C. Like 1 2 3 Dante: *Press button* Homer: Surger Do do do do do do, oh honey hon- Dante: *Press button* Justine Beiber: Bab- Dante: *Press button* Cause I'm so Happy~ Dante: *Sigh* OH! *Hit Juice Box* Plays Devils Never Cry Dante: *Jaming and being awesome*

[@deucesommerfeld1248]

The fact that Dante helped the Demi Fiend in his conquest, number 1 and number 2 are both quite interconnected.

[@andrewhaase1826]

Honorable Mentions: *The Icon Of Sin - Doom Series -How could I not mention the most iconic Doom boss? *Calypso - Twisted Metal Series -DO NOT make a deal with Calypso! You may get your wish, but not in the way you want. *Emporer Doviculous - Brutal Legend -This demon was able to sow seeds of doubt in the heroes and pit Eddie and Ophelia against each other in an effort to let the resistance destroy itself. Playing both sides like chumps. *Gaismagorm - Monster Hunter Series -He's dubbed "The Archdemon of Elgado," so of course I had to mention Gaismagorm. *The Devil Gene - Tekken Series -Many have inherited this. From Kazuya to Jin to Heihachi's own wife. *The Devil - Cuphead -We don't deal with the devil.

[@Hilversumborn]

Nyarlathotep (Persona) -The embodiment of humanity’s evil because he’s our Shadow.

[@1987Drake]

Odio - Live a live series the dark lord who menaged to curse every other time period in the game

[@aureliodeprimus8018]

Samael (Darksiders) Has enough power to challenge creation and rule hell (so he claims), decides to play the long game and help you on occasion cause it is more interesting to him.

[@JennyBlaze253]

I know he mentioned BG3, but I wanna give special mention to Karlach. I know she's a Tiefling and not a demon, but holy crap she is such a cool character! Also, she is hot!

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

@@1987Drake Yeah, I was wondering why Odio wasn’t even shown in the intro, considering the potential damage he could cause if he had “one good day”… Anyways… *Vergil - Devil May Cry Dante’s foil, weirder of the Yamato, seeker of POWER, one of the best rivals in gaming as a whole, and a lover of plastic chairs.

[@camerashyguy6446]

To answer your question at the end of the list: I think so, Oscar, but did The Jock Strap incident really need to result in all those dead bodies?

[@thetrophygamer3606]

Yes it involved Freiza. I’m surprised there wasn’t more bodies

[@JennyBlaze253]

Hell yeah, two for the price of one reference! I love it!

[@camerashyguy6446]

@@thetrophygamer3606 Good point

[@card9247]

“Are you pondering what I'm pondering?” I think so, Oscar but if we peas a chance won't the carrots and Lima beans feel left out?

[@straburyred]

ROTFLMAO

[@shardofomega4427]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" No idea: Does Disgaea have something to do with it? ...Probably not, but worth asking, at least. :P

[@ArcmageZaln]

"are you pondering what im pondering?" I think so, but how are we going to drink all the ice cream after the Pancake party?

[@Tylerda-sb3iw]

Another monster month which means time for Scorpion and Joshscorcher, my two favorite KZbinrs to do more video game monsters.

[@AmericanBrit9834]

Interesting thing about Pyramid head is that he is the only overtly masculine enemy in Silent Hill 2. Everything else is either feminine or unclear.

[@Hilversumborn]

My honorable mention is Nyarlathotep (Persona) -The embodiment of humanity’s evil because he’s everyone’s Shadow.

[@dubstepbee6892]

I'm kinda upset Odio (Live A Live) wasn't here He's got the human element thanks to Oersted

[@SentaiYamaneko]

@@dubstepbee6892 Yeah, the problem is that he's entirely human. No demon in him, just pure human hatred.

[@wrightcore]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so, Oscar, but where are we gonna find three cartwheeling hippos?

[@nobleskysisters9244]

Yugioh Arc V I'm not joking.

[@nobleskysisters9244]

Yugioh Arc V

[@nobleskysisters9244]

Yugioh Arc V

[@wrightcore]

@@nobleskysisters9244 I know. Performapal Hip Hippo and the Hippo Carnival quick-play spells.

[@Shantae1188]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” Truth be told, I cannot even begin to imagine what creature of the night that can be

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Mad Scientist.

[@Shantae1188]

@@jackofallclaws6672 Ah

[@GameGod77]

Wizard pondering his orb.

[@JennyBlaze253]

Posting this before the video is even up and holy crap, your thumbnail artist cooked on this one! Tiefling approved! :D

[@JennyBlaze253]

Adding onto this after watching the video itself. Even if I haven't played DMC, Dante being number 1 is also Tiefling Approved! :D

[@darkvizardking69]

Speaking as someone who loves to play tieflings, the art is just on point! All of the YES!

[@wilsonarnett6375]

F-ing brilliant as always! Also gotta agree with a few other comments and say your thumbnail artist absolutely knocks it out of the park. Every. Single. Time.

[@LuigiLonLon]

I think the Succubuses in Catherine not only work with Lust, BUT also guilt as well Vincent despite his lack of commitment, he definitely feels guilty he still cheated on, and a lot of the questions that determine the ending help him to realize on what he stands on and finally get rid of that guilt that will lead to pick the ending. That would also explain why Johnny despite rejecting C posing as K still has nightmares, not only he's lusting after K, he also feels guilt cuz she's still Vincent's partner, a feeling he shouldn't have since the couple are discussing heavy topics like marriage and having a kid, and to a degree that would explain Erika as well, given she's aware of Toby's crush on her and her own and yet she's not full honest with him

[@yakkowarner20]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so Green Scorpion, but an entire month dedicated to showing, telling the history, and listing the best characters who know how to utilize certain weapons? That'll never catch on.

[@claytonrios1]

Morrigan from Darkstalkers would be a good choice, a succubus definitely counts and people still appreciate her to this day. For more than one reason. Nightmare from Soul Calibur is another. He's basically the Knight from Hell in the Soul Calibur universe. Then we have those afflicted by the Devil Gene. Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima and Reina. Though I wonder what her demon form will be like.

[@BJGvideos]

Well we did get a succubus but it wasn't her.

[@straburyred]

Thanks for bringing up Morrigan. She may be a bad girl, but she's *my* bad girl!

[@purplehaze2358]

As someone who's been studying demonology for the better part of half a decade, this video was a nice little treat the KZbin algorithm gave me for Halloween.

[@gogoyugirl9713]

If I had a nickel for every time a countdown went from intense to ending on a wholesome note, I’d have about 5 nickels! Keep up the good work Oscar! I love your stuff!!

[@darkhawkthebad]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Scorpion, but where are we gonna find an opera-singin' bengal cat at THIS time o' night?

[@comicfoil9494]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so, Green, but wouldn’t it be grammatically correct to say Devil MIGHT Cry? It’s not like the Devil was waiting for permission.

[@asmodeus58XX]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Oscar, but what in the world would a zebra do in Antarctica?

[@METALIBRAX]

Doom Slayer watching this video analyzing the demons on this countdown and rip tear

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

Oh yeah he would be watching this for, quote on quote, studying.

[@peternguyen7530]

Doom Slayer would use this video to help cook his contingencies should he face the video game demons in combat.

[@mtnetsurfer]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Oscar, but what could Michael Myers offer to Mortal Kombat that Jason Vorhees can't do better?

[@saltiresamurai9215]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so Scorpion. But McDonald’s chicken selects are a UK only.

[@erichfiedler1481]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so Oscar, but how do we beat a ghost granny who can move at ludicrous speed and get back a young man's junk? What's everyone looking at, I'm just referencing DanDaDan, first episode dropped yesterday

[@sunandshadow6593]

Given that "Satan" can be interpreted as meaning "prosecutor", Hell may even be run by a lawyer.

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

Given Helluva Boss's episode "Mastermind", yeah, that checks out.

[@daoswarrior2033]

“Are you pondering what I am pondering?” I think so Green Scorpion but what does burying Quarter Guy in a pit with Congalalas have to do with world peace?

[@jessepeterson6694]

Honorable mention: The One Who Waits (Narinder) (Cult of the Lamb): Not exactly a devil but his deal with The Lamb and how he bestows destructive power on it with the red crown is pretty devilish in nature. Edit: Just thought of at least one more mention that came to mind. Gaunter O' Dimm, Witcher 3's Hearts of Stone DLC: A mysterious entity who makes a deal with Geralt of Rivia into compliance to make sure another unfortunate (yet very guilty) individual fulfills his own deal with him for his soul is some crafty demonic plotting. Can't really say i liked the race against time section at the end though if you go against Gaunter.

[@dubstepbee6892]

Here's hoping for a top 10 cult leaders

[@crcoghill]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?"? Hmm.... Mad Scientists, perhaps?

[@DragonScythe64]

He said what the topics are when he made the trailer for monster month

[@nobleskysisters9244]

Yup

[@AchtungFreud]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Scorp, but what's Bill Clinton supposed to do with a bathtub full of bacon grease?

[@ultrawinggaming9764]

"Arr you Pondering what I'm Pondering?" I think so but my question is. Where's the Caveman?

[@greenrangerfan1993]

49:30 You realize his first appearance after his game is in Digital Devil Saga, where he was the superboss there.

[@matthewhyman8795]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I don't know Brain. Why would goldfish have peanut allergies if they don't eat peanuts?

[@shadowlinkbds]

Monster month 2 is upon us. And we're starting with demons which is interesting to talk about when it comes to video games. While there are plenty of bosses demon-like, there's just about many of them as playable characters and they are the more interested since it's pretty cool to use demon powers on your own against any foe. Looking forward to the start of monster month 2.

[@purplehaze2358]

Refusing gigs that hurt real people and gigs from the poor aren't the only reasons Devil May Cry doesn't bring in much money. The third is that Dante, in canon, spends a large amount of it on supporting two people whose parent he accidentally got killed.

[@asmodeus58XX]

Also, 55:21 Corporate needs you to find the differences between this clip and this clip.

[@andrewhaase1826]

4. A personal demon. 3. Hmm, could Aiden shoving the shard into his skull be symbolic of Microsoft's purchase of Activision-Blizzard? By trying to contain and tame the evil within, they've instead become said evil? Closing studios for no good reason other than "because we can" and hundreds of mass layoffs. They DID take a step forward by removing Bobby Kodick from Activision-Blizzard, but they also took several steps back with many bad business decisions and creating so many more problems.

[@thegreendragon5390]

Hoping for at least one Disgaia rep in this countdown.

[@Mu91c14n]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Scorpion. But if they're called "One-A-Day", why must I take them two at a time?

[@1musamune]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so Brain, but how would we get 50 tons of cheese to France?

[@davishayden429]

A new Green Scorpion video on my birthday, AND it's the start of a new Monster Month, now that's one hell of a present.

[@Darian610]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, but if I ate myself, would I get twice as big or just disappear?

[@googamp32]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Oscar. But where would we even put East Carolina?

[@cedbanani]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" Um...........pizza?

[@PantaroParatroopa]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so Oscar, but if it was Sandcastlevania, wouldn't Dracula turn into a seagull monster?

[@TTastic-pb5nt]

Whoa, these are some really good demon picks. Well done, sir.

[@rodan9773]

Hell ya baby this is going to be brilliant my fave Monster Month was Vampires. Respect and keep up the epic work.

[@JD10503]

Good job as always. Yours and joshscorcher are the KZbinrs I look forward to the most. I was glad to see one of my predictions was right with Fomortiis. Little surprised Odio didn't make the cut, but it's not my list. But given that quote at the end, there is no way Dr. Robotnik isn't making the list of mad scientists. And I don't care that he's called Eggman now. He'll always be Robotnik to me.

[@DragoSonicMile]

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" I think so, Syzoth. But Oddgiant and several other channels have already beaten you to the custom AI intro dialogues.

[@zaneheaston8254]

Funny how the top 2 entries on this list had in in-universe crossover with each other, at least in the American version

[@gloveboy96]

Predictions: Diablo (Diablo) Jedah (Darkstalkers) Doviculus (Brütal Legend) Ghirahim (Skyward Sword) Kazuya Mishima (Tekken) Gargos (Killer Instinct) Akuma (Street Fighter) Quan Chi (Mortal Kombat) Shadow Queen (Thousand Year Door) Evelynn (League of Legends) Rodin (Bayonetta)

[@omerozel4716]

So nothing from Demon Souls or Dark Souls?

[@gloveboy96]

@@omerozel4716 I don’t really know much about those games

[@BJGvideos]

Actually yeah, kinda surprised that only one of them ended up here.

[@animeepics2701]

My prediction for the next top 10 . Has to be top 10 mad scientist.

[@travisherndon94]

Aw man I was hoping to see Samuel from Darksiders on the list he's pretty cool and a interesting character for a demon

[@greenrangerfan1993]

52:10 Fun Fact: he's in the SMT Nocturne. Was hoping you reference that.

[@BJGvideos]

"Satan has a budding interest in game design" well yeah how else do you explain Ubisoft? A fun detail in Echoes of Wisdom is that the Gerudo queen has a trident as well, but the two tines on the outside are curved outward. Which oddly makes it a more effective weapon since you can swing it more aggressively that way. I remember prior to TotK, people theorized that Dehydrated Ganondorf may be trying to break out of the cycle and get rid of Demise once and for all. Which I still think would be an interesting storyline. We've seen Zelda struggle with Hylia's influence, after all. A lot of "I'll cast out all the evil/good in myself oops that backfired should have seen that coming" going on in video games. I think the character who did it with the *least* amount of impact on themselves is Master Bison in Street Fighter, who cast out his good side and it became Rose, who honestly has only really ever been a B-level threat to him. I seem to remember that the Demi-Fiend battle uses regular battle music...because to him, that's what you are, a regular battle. Next time...either geniuses or overlords given that that was a quote from The Brain

[@SentaiYamaneko]

Yeah, in Digital Devil Saga. You can run into him as a random encounter, and you are the random encounter. It's Mad Scientists next.

[@ajanis95]

I do actually remember the original monster month. Crazy to think I've been watching you this long. Dante taking the number one spot. Definitely a JACKPOT moment right there. Too bad the gold won't help him pay off the debt.

[@atotalfiasco4213]

Return of the King Always amazing seeing a new countdown from you!!

[@reillycurran8508]

Story savy me didn't take the deal with Raphael because that is clearly what's intended if you want to get the best endings. Lore savy me knows that you can 1000% hand him the crown just to set the idiot up for the most absolutely brutal smackdown Avernus has ever seen. Forget Asmodeus or Daddy Dearest, *ZARIEL AND TIAMAT* aren't letting Raphael pull his nonse without getting damn close to death for his troubles if he can even beat them at all. He needs that crown to be as powerful as a god, and he's picking a fight with an entire multiverse of opponents who are that strong even stripped to their skinnies. I want the alternate ending where Raphael's getting smacked around by Zariel for his troubles and in his last moments sees the crew pointing and laughing at him while eating fresh popcorn because the protag set him up as a next level "just a prank bro!"

[@freetoplayking7362]

25:30 I'm immune to this... I never talk to steam friends

[@JD10503]

I don't even have any.

[@Tedus987]

Gaunter O'Dimm: Am i a joke to you... no... you must have just forgotten about me... don't worry. You'll have need of me... you just don't know it yet...

[@YandMProductions]

“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?” I think so, Green. But if Jimmy cracked corn and no one cares, why does he keep doing it?

[@lf4807]

Monster Month Season 2 let’s goooooo

[@purplehaze2358]

I really wish this had an accompanying list of songs used.

[@jaivonpyatt6905]

52:16 Alright then Dante, Vergil, Nero, Let's Rock!!

[@seanmcfadden3712]

Because she didn't turn up (though absolutely no issues with that, all the entrants are amazing), I'd like to talk about my favourite demon from a video game, Samantha "Sam Hill" from After Party. Or to use her older name, Salathiel Machidiel. ... I think I'll stick with Sam. Sam is a psychopomp, which in After Party are essentially the cab drivers in He ll. She's fairly cool and friendly, helping out our two player characters (Lola and Milo) on their quest to out drink Satan. She informs them about the world, takes them where they need to go, and even looks out for whoever you aren't playing as when they split up for a while. If that's gotten you interested in playing the game, then I suggest you stop reading here, because I'm about to spoil some late game stuff, but it's important to why I like her so much. Near the end of the game, Sam asks our protagonists to follow her for a meeting she needs to get to. A meeting with them, outside a church she built in He ll to try and help anyone willing to reform. Sam explains that during Satan's rebellion in Heaven, she abstained from taking a side, because she couldn't bear to fight any of her family, be they on God's side or Satan's. This inaction was why she was sent to He ll as punishment. During the game's climax, you can recruit Sam to help with the drinking contest, which is interrupted by an intervention for Satan! Sam agrees with the sentiment, and will abstain from drinking in the contest to set a good example. If you don't beat Satan, Sam turns up in the ending cutscene to tell our protagonists she's found another way to get them out! Sam is awesome. She fell due to compassion, not hatred. She seeks to help anyone who needs it and is willing to reach out. Sam has the aura of a cool older sister, reminding me of my own. That's why she's my favourite, but also why she doesn't necessarily fit this list. Though she would get along with a certain speed demon.

[@tomjackson6077]

I think Odio (Live A Live) deserves an honorable mention.

[@jordanhunter3375]

OH DRATS! I COMPLETELY FORGOT THIS WAS AT 6 TONIGHT! I promise to be here on time for the live video for the rest of October.

[@purplehaze2358]

Something to note about your analysis of terror as a strong emotion during your discussion of Diablo: A very real argument can be made that terror is the strongest emotion there is. Natural selection, and therefore, life itself is primarily governed by the fight or flight response; and fear - terror - _is_ the fight or flight response. And it's something shared in some form or another by nearly every creature under the kingdom animalia.

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

Considering his influence in the countdown community, and arguably his dubious nature and what he manages to trick Wander into doing, I'm pretty surprised that Dormin didn't even make the list.

[@Exile19941]

31:27 I think that calamity ganon is just ganondorf’s malice taken form considering the purple lava is basically called malice so calamity ganon is most likely ganondorf’s malice and hatred

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

Actually, in light of this countdown, I have a suggestion for a future list: Top Ten Video Game Cult Leaders

[@aaronmathis6471]

A green scorpion video on my b-day thx for the present!! :)

[@greenscorpion64]

Happy birthday!

[@aaronmathis6471]

@greenscorpion64 thank you so much!!

[@graveslayer9666]

Now we need the countdown about Angels.

[@Macaulyn_97]

The lack of Morrigan is... absurd...

[@TheMeteoDragoon]

*Sees theme of list.* Disgaea games would so fit in this list like 99% of the cast are Demons.

[@cagedcreature439]

Fun fact: the voice actor who played Glottis shares the same voice as the milkman from Pyschonauts

[@jaivonpyatt6905]

18:16 Devils manipulate & make deals Demons just straight up kicks your teeth in

[@Nitro89]

25:38 now here is an interesting thought, what if i dont have friends on steam

[@BardockSkywalker]

Monster Month was *2016?!* Man, i feel old... But I'm glad we're getting a sequel for it

[@jeremytung1632]

If good omens taught me anything it’s that humans greatest triumphs and tragedies have nothing to do with angles and demons. It’s all us.

[@neojay7522]

When Monster Month II is done, we NEED to have a Top 10 Angels to go with this Demons list.

[@toumabyakuya]

Some Honorable Mentions: Laharl (from Disgaea): Kid lost his father to a pretzel (not really) after sleeping for 2 whole years? Decides that the first thing to do is to become the new Overlord. Somebody else is having an epic adventure? Kid decides to fight him to become the new MC. Dude has daddy issues? Time to usurp the MC possition by faking being said character's father. Laharl just loves to break the fourth wall in hilarious ways. And he also has amazing character evelopment to boot. Abel (Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor): For me, he's more relatable than the Demi-Fiend. Abel was just a dude that wanted to live a normal live yet destiny wouldn't let him, forcing him to overcome God's trial in one way or the other. And all the routes he can take are more understandable than the Demi-Fiend's routes.