Do you prefer a game's villain to be punished or redeemed?

[Moonblink]

yeah i actually almost always fall for the villain too lol!

 

[Hanslcrckrs]

Frankly, I feel guilty when I realize "Pretty Privilege" functions in this common situation LMFAO bcs believe me whenever I encounter villains, I'd always wish them to be erased from the franchise that badddd. The only thing that usually saves them is their privilege "face card" goodness

 

[haiane]

If a villain is well written, has an intriguing backstory, and his actions make sense, I can usually find at least a bit of sympathy for him. After a long, long road of repentance and atonement for his crimes, I'd accept a redemption arc. Villains are often more interesting than the regular LIs, story-wise. And if he's sexy but wasn't romanceable in the original game, I definitely want him as a LI in the fandisc . Otherwise, I'd happily book him an appointment with Lady Guillotine.

 

[Flowerr]

I think like many people mentioned, it really depends on the story. Many times I feel like some villains have just gone too far to be redeemed that it is way more satisfying for them to be punished

 

[bingtianxueyi]

Of course, they found redemption—villains are more delicious than heroes.

 

[star light]

To be honest, I don't like villains.
That is why I think they should be punished.

 

[uuyy]

I prefer it when the villain gets punished.
To me, that is more compelling than them having a change of heart.

 

[raccoonNiko]

Punished, redeemed (Or not, depending on the game tbh. I'd love to see a character who doesn't regret what they've done), and made romanceable, if we're talking about a villain with the potential to become a love interest (˘ω˘)