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00:00Welcome to Mojo Plays and today we're looking past our main characters and seeing who's
00:16hiding in the background of video game narratives that deserve their story to be explored further.
00:20These are 20 characters who deserve their own game.
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00:32Morrigan
00:39Dragon Age Origins features many characters who are worthy of their own spin-offs, making
00:43it tough to single out just one, but I'm going to do my absolute best.
00:47For myself and a good chunk of players, Morrigan stands out as the top contender due to her
00:51intriguing backstory.
00:53As an incredibly powerful swamp witch raised by an ancient dragon, Morrigan's upbringing
00:57is far from ordinary.
00:59If you were raised by a dragon, wouldn't you be like 10% cooler?
01:03Atreus
01:21Introduced in 2018's God of War, Atreus is the son of Kratos, the series' main protagonist.
01:26Throughout their journey across the realms of Norse mythology, players witnessed Atreus'
01:30growth, largely from the perspective of a parent.
01:33Admittedly a good chunk of players found Atreus to be annoying in the first game, but realistically
01:38he was reacting perfectly reasonably to the environment he was in, and following a character
01:42raised in this environment is undeniably compelling.
01:46In God of War Ragnarok, his segments were some of the most enjoyable parts of the game,
01:50offering a fresh gameplay experience.
02:08Meryl Silverberg
02:20We've been speculating about where the 6th entry in the series could fit within the timeline,
02:37but why not focus on Meryl?
02:40As Snake's long lost love interest, and a formidable warrior in her own right, Meryl
02:44would be a damn strong candidate for a leading role in Metal Gear Solid 6.
02:50While Hideo Kojima has said that the Phantom Pain is the final chapter in the Metal Gear
02:53Solid saga, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the end for Meryl.
02:57Snake isn't set for another return, Meryl should be next in line, especially since Raiden
03:01has already had his moment in Metal Gear Rising Revengers.
03:04We know Meryl has a long story between MGS1 and MGS4, that is worth looking into.
03:25The Mascots
03:26The mascots in the Persona series like Morgana and Teddy are compelling because they bring
03:38a unique blend of comic relief, emotional depth and mystery to the story.
03:42Initially they serve as a light-hearted companion, offering support and guidance to the player.
03:47However, as the narrative progresses, these mascots reveal complex backstories, often
03:51tied to themes of identity, self-worth and transformation.
03:55Their dual nature, both playful and profound, creates a connection with the player that
03:58goes beyond surface-level charm, and a game or series of games that unfolds their history
04:02even further, will be undeniably intriguing.
04:05Coltrane
04:06From the moment Augustus Cole made his loud and memorable entrance in Gears of War, it
04:26was clear what he was all about, and it was clear that we were all about it.
04:30A relentless, locust-crushing powerhouse, Cole embodies the spirit of a 1980s action
04:36every sense.
04:37Cole's bold humour and boundless energy quickly made him a fan favourite, but by the end of
04:41the trilogy, it's clear he's more than a walking catchphrase.
04:44Cole became most players favourite character, making him the perfect choice for a spin-off
04:48centred around him.
05:12Sergeant Major Avery Johnson
05:14Tough as nail army sergeants have a special place in our hearts, but none are tougher
05:18than Halo's Sergeant Major Johnson.
05:21He's got all the classic traits of a great sergeant, picture Victor Sullivan in space,
05:25what's not to love?
05:26A Johnson prequel has been requested for years now, tracing his early days taking down rebel
05:30colonies on the fringes of UNSC space, leading up to the Covenant invasion and his iconic
05:35meeting with Master Chief.
05:37Red Dead Redemption 2 walked, so Halo could run.
05:40So start running Halo!
05:46Bandana Waddle Dee
05:53In my eyes, Bandana Waddle Dee already was the main character of Kirby's Superstar, because
05:57my brothers never let me be player one.
06:00Bandana Waddle Dee may have started as a minor character in the Kirby series, but he's evolved
06:04into the Luigi to Kirby's Mario.
06:06If a Kirby game includes multiplayer, you can bet that Kirby's spear-wielding companion
06:10will be a playable option.
06:12If Luigi's Mansion can thrive, Waddle Dee can too.
06:16Yuna
06:29Throughout Jin Sakai's journey in Ghost of Tsushima, he meets many characters, but none
06:33are as crucial as his first ally and thief, Yuna.
06:37Yuna saves Jin's life early on and urges him to embrace the dishonourable tactics to defeat
06:42enemies, rather than the honourable samurai methods instilled by his uncle.
06:46Fighting alongside Jin in some of the game's most intense battles, Yuna proves herself
06:50more than capable, despite being dismissed by others as a mere commoner or thief.
06:55A Yuna-focused story means combat would need a tweak, but that's not necessarily a bad
07:00thing.
07:21Ghost was a key factor in making Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
07:24His design, as well as his character is known even by non-COD fans.
07:28Ghost's death feels like a significant loss for players, as he's one of the few characters
07:32in the series whose demise truly hits hard.
07:35Part of his appeal lies in the mystery surrounding him, but many don't know his story was expanded
07:40in the comics.
07:41Just as he begins to open up, he's betrayed and killed alongside Roach in one of the franchise's
07:45most shocking twists, and because of this, we don't get the opportunity to see who he
07:49is deep down inside.
07:51we could learn how he became like this in an epic prequel.
08:05Ada Wong.
08:32We've had the opportunity to play as Ada in multiple Resident Evil games, but she's
08:36yet to get her own game, and we could really benefit from her driving a story.
08:41Though not always by Leon's side, Ada Wong consistently makes her presence felt in his
08:46stories, offering help while keeping her cool.
08:48Often duplicious and driven by self-interest, Ada's popularity is undeniable.
09:03Landon Ricketts.
09:30Introduced in Red Dead Redemption 1, Landon Ricketts is an epic western hero known to
09:35all gunslingers as something of a legend.
09:37There are strong indications that Landon Ricketts might play a significant role in Red Dead
09:41Redemption 3.
09:42According to an in-game news article, he was present during the slaughter at Blackwater,
09:46which is the starting point of Red Dead Redemption 2.
09:49Exploring his backstory leading up to the events at Blackwater would be an easy story
09:53to tackle with character crossovers similar to Red Dead Redemption 2.
10:10Garrus Vakarian.
10:20It's no secret that Garrus is one of the most beloved companions in Mass Effect, accompanying
10:24Shepard from the first game through to the trilogy's poignant conclusion.
10:27Like most companions in the series, Garrus is a fully developed character with his own
10:31stories, goals and personality distinct from Shepard's.
10:34Between the first and second games, he undergoes a significant transformation, evolving from
10:38an enthusiastic cop to a vigilante who instills fear in Omega's gangs.
10:43And guess what I'm going to say, what a great patch of time that's deserving of an epic
10:48spin-off.
10:49Coco Bandicoot.
11:08We got the perfect opportunity to play as Coco whenever we liked in the beloved remake
11:12of the first three games, and that left many fans wondering, why doesn't Coco have her
11:16own game?
11:17She appears in nearly every game and has been a playable character in most of the franchise.
11:21With her unique design and distinct personality, she stands out from her older brother.
11:26Coco deserves a game that places her in the spotlight, her intelligence and wit could
11:30provide a fresh perspective on the beloved Crash Bandicoot series, and could introduce
11:34a new generation of gamers to epic platforming.
11:48Ganondorf.
12:06Hold on let me explain.
12:08Since his introduction to the series in Ocarina of Time, Ganondorf has been the main antagonist
12:13of most Zelda games.
12:14We don't have a true and solid answer on whether Ganondorf is the same Ganondorf in every game,
12:18but we do know that there are at least two different timelines and two different versions
12:23of the Ganondorf we meet in Ocarina of Time.
12:26The option to create an alternate reality where Ganondorf is the hero of the piece and
12:30Link was controlled by Ganon seems like a funny one-off.
12:33We also have the option to see a young Ganondorf and the path he followed to end up seeking
12:37power beyond anything else.
12:46Ciri.
13:14As a central character in both the video game series and books, Cirilla Fiona Elin Riannon
13:18is more than deserving of her own game, and please don't beat me up for pronouncing that
13:23incorrectly.
13:24While Geralt is the face of the series, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Wild Hunt marks
13:28the end of his story, but for Ciri, depending on your choices, her journey is just beginning,
13:33and she has the potential moving forward to be just as cool as Geralt, and maybe adopt
13:38a few more Geralt-isms with a time jump taking us down her story.
14:00Falco Lombardi.
14:01Falco Lombardi is the deuteragonist of the Star Fox series, impressive huh?
14:06The way I used that word all casual and cool and super knowledgeable, I read it 20 seconds
14:11ago on the Star Fox wiki.
14:12He is the second in command and easily the least annoying of Star Fox's otherwise annoying
14:17team.
14:18Star Fox has been a bit off track since Lilac Wars so why not try something fresh.
14:22You could even argue that Falco is the best pilot in the team, so let's put him in the
14:26cockpit and give fans the game they've been waiting for, Star Falco, Elizabeth.
14:43Now I understand that there was a DLC where we got to play as Elizabeth even if it was
14:47the 4th, but she doesn't have her own game and that could be incredibly interesting.
14:51Throughout the main game Elizabeth is portrayed as a damsel in distress needing Booker's
14:56In truth though she's an incredibly powerful character with abilities that can alter the
15:00course of the game.
15:01Playing the same game from Elizabeth's perspective has the potential to be a really cool take
15:05on the story we know and love, and a little bit more interesting than a top down remake.
15:18I'm going to make this really clear from the get go, this is not my entry, unfortunately
15:30part of my job is to take the opinion of the community and for some reason you wild lunatics
15:35seem to love this annoying voiced purple turd, so let's talk about him.
15:39Nearly every major sidekick in the Mario series has had their own spin off at some point,
15:44Waluigi, Yoshi, Wario and even Toad have all taken centre stage in their own games.
15:48Waluigi though remains an exception.
15:51Given his immense popularity it feels like Waluigi's time to shine is long overdue.
15:55I'd rather cut my thumbs off, but I think you guys would love it.
16:07Victor Sullivan
16:21Victor Sully Sullivan is a beloved character in the Uncharted series, serving as both mentor
16:26and father figure to Nate.
16:28An easy argument can be made for him being the most loved character in the whole series,
16:32including Nate.
16:33Always up for a treasure hunt, Sully's mix of charm, greed and foul mouthed humour makes
16:37him far more than a simple sidekick.
16:40With his rich backstory as a seasoned treasure hunter, imagine a game centred around a 20
16:45year old Sully.
16:46With the benefit of a different time period, this could be a wild game.
16:53Auron
17:19One of the most interesting stories in Final Fantasy X revolved around the epically cool
17:23and powerful Auron, the only friend that our main character Tidus had from his old world.
17:29Learning about Auron's adventures with Yuna's father that mirrored the experience we were
17:32having in Tidus's story was especially cool, even before learning about Auron's true identity
17:37as an unsent.
17:39His story is outlined in great detail, much like Zack's story was in Final Fantasy VII,
17:44and with his success of Crisis Core, a game that allowed us to experience this tale up
17:48until it crossed over with Final Fantasy VII, we can only imagine how successful a
17:52Final Fantasy X prequel centred around Auron would be.