Video games are built on friendships and rivalries. In this top ten list we provide you with ten of the most engrossing rivalries of the past two decades.
From a police officer in love with a double agent, to a hero confronting his inner demons, we've got a list that's sure to make you think twice about the dynamic relationships video game characters can have with each other.
10. Mario vs Bowser
Mario and Bowser. Could one exist without the other? Probably not. By this point, the tumultuous duo have sparred in dozens upon dozens of titles: from the scenic vistas of Mario Kart’s race courses to his lava ridden lair in Mario 64, they’ve had numerous showdowns and they’ve all been epic. At one point, a RPG called Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story actually took place inside Bowser—weirder still, the former rivals even worked together for a moment. Don’t worry, though, it was short-lived: after saving the world, they fought, and Mario won.
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