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The Most Annoying NPCs in Gaming

November 8, 2020 by Red Stewart

Red Stewart presents five infuriating NPCs in video games…

When we’re playing a game, we like to think that we’ll meet an ensemble of rich personalities who are at least likable. After all, who wants to converse with a series of annoying characters?

Sadly, this basic guideline isn’t always the case. Sometimes game writers and creators want their product to stand out, and so they throw in a character who is nothing more than a source of fury.

From great franchises like The Elder Scrolls to popcorn entertainment like Borderlands and Watch_Dogs, we have seen companies incorporate some of the worst NPCs we have ever had the misfortune to interact with. Here are five of them…

SEE ALSO: Creepy Video Game Characters Who Will Send Chills Down Your Spine

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Red Stewart

 

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Flickering Myth TV, Video Games Tagged With: borderlands, Fallout 3, The Elder Scrolls, The Witcher, Watch Dogs, watch dogs 2

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