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Just because a character is cute doesn't mean that they can't flip and rip you a new one. As a matter of fact, quite a few video game characters that you want to pick up and hug would put a hurting on you worse than the scariest looking villians in other games. Just take a look at 20 characters that you wouldn't want to cross paths with in a dark alley if they decided to go bad.
Klonoa
Game: Klonoa: Door To Phantomile
Platform: Sony PlayStation
Even after his drastic redesign, Klonoa's still too cute to seem like a threat. But look at all he's accomplished across his criminally small library of games and tell us he couldn't terrorize a city or two.
Mudkip
Game: Pokemon: Ruby and Sapphire
Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance
So we heard you liked Mudkips? What you should be wondering is if they like you. Mudkips can lift and crush boulders without blinking. Just imagine what they could do to you if they decided to go bad. Respect the Mudkip yo.
Draggy
Game: Crono Cross
Platform: Sony PlayStation
Chrono Cross resident dragon is a darling little fluffball, but given the chance, he could rule the skies like the dragons of Skyrim. Only you won't be getting a Dragonstone out of him.
The Prince
Game: Katamari Damacy
Platform: Sony PlayStation 2
In many ways, the Prince is already a villain. He rolls up hardcore on houses, people, cars, animals, clouds and even rainbows. There isn't much you could change really, except his purpose for rolling up everything imaginable: perhaps a more nefarious reason?
Bob-omb
Game: Super Mario Bros
Platform: Super Nintendo
Thousands of marching Bob-ombs would make for a formidable yet suicidal army, perfect for keeping the world in line. Too bad they wouldn't be around long enough to enjoy it.
Slimes
Game: Dragon Quest
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System
Already formidable opponents if you happen to run into more powerful varieties in the lands of Dragon Quest, Slimes can work you over. You should also be well aware that they can join themselves into one “fluid” being. How's that gang violence?
Starfy
Game: The Legendary Starfy
Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance
The adorable little star of the game is a pushover, but what if Starfy wasn't that easy-going? The world could very well be taken over by a creature no better than a Staryu or Starmie. Is that what you really want? We didn’t think so. Stop bullying.
ChuChus
Game: ChuChu Rocket!
Platform: Sega Dreamcast
The villains of ChuChu Rocket! may have been the hungry cats seeking out the ChuChus like heat missiles, but the tiny mice could rise up in revolt. Their size would enable them to crawl into the tiniest space (maybe in your head) and control humans and cats alike to enact their plan for global domination.
LocoRocos
Game: LocoRoco
Platform: Sony PlayStation Portable
It’s heartbreaking when one of your tiny team dies and fades to gray, but we surmise you wouldn’t be too heartbroken if they all combined themselves into an enormous monster like an adorable, fire-breathing Godzilla, destroying everything in its wake.
Luma
Game: Super Mario Galaxy
Platform: Nintendo Wii
These colorful little guys were a boon to Mario on his quest through the galaxy, but they’re hungry for stardust. The crackhead-like cuties will do anything to get it including marching into your house and taking it.
Chibiterasu
Game: Okamiden
Platform: Nintendo DS
The diminutive Amaterasu is cute and cuddly, but that’s good cover for its deadly powers with a paintbrush. Think about this cute little puppy busting out the cherry bombs, wreaking havoc by turning light into dark, and generally just being a cuddly nuisance. While little Chibi is destroying worlds, you still can’t help but say “aww.”
AiAi
Game: Super Monkey Ball
Platform: Nintendo GameCube
Everyone loves monkeys. Cute little AiAi of the Super Monkey Ball franchise is an especially affable example. Except if AiAi decided to break out of the trademark monkey ball and enforce all of humanity’s imprisonment in their own individual little balls. It’s only fair, right? Ceasar from Planet of The Apes would be proud.
Pikmin
Game: Pikmin
Platform: Nintendo GameCube
Pikmin alone aren’t a threat, but when these cute little creatures join forces, there’s no telling what they can accomplish. They’ll tear through every major city in America until a brand new Pikmin is released. Be warned.
Slippy the Toad
Game: Star Fox
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The only fox who could tame this once peaceful turned maniacal frog is McCloud, and he’s got his hands full with barrel roll practice and all.
Chao
Game: Sonic Adventure
Platform: Sega Dreamcast
The seemingly innocent Chaos of Sonic fame have been docile enough to allow themselves to be tamed by gamers everywhere, but they’d make a hilarious band of polite super villains, rolling through town and trashing every Sonic game that dared not to give them a part in the story. Cast or die!
Sackboy
Game: Little Big Planet
Platform: Sony PlayStation 3
Imagine a sackboy turning the tables on us and dressing us up in cute little costumes, watching us jump through hoops to complete devious but adorable stages. My, how the tables have turned! Behind those precious, buttoned eyes lie the drive to maim. True story.
Nintendogs
Game: Nintendogs
Platform: Nintendo DS
They may appear cute and cuddly on the outside, but inside they’re a fiery pit of burning rage, ready to explode at a moment’s notice--and not on a chew toy. Next time you walk one of these cuties, just know that legions of the cute little puppies you teased with treats and new toys are gunning for your soul.
Moogles
Game: Final Fantasy
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System
There are plenty of moogles out there, many interconnected via Mognet. You mess with one, you feel the fury of the entire clan. That kind of mass organization could lead to disturbing results, most of them related to inflicting violence on those without the word “kupo” in their vocabulary.
Kirby
Game: Kirby's Dreamland
Platform: Nintendo Game Boy
Kirby, the infallible pink puffball, regularly sucks in those he doesn’t like and repurposes them as weapons. Like an anthropomorphic pink vacuum, his reign of terror would look similar to a SyFy Original Movie -- pulling unfortunate souls in with his powerful suction and holding victims for ransom until his nefarious demands are met.
Jigglypuff
Game: Pokemon Red and Blue
Platform: Nintendo Game Boy
Jigglypuff doesn’t stand for anyone falling asleep during its songs. We’re willing to bet insubordination isn’t high on the list of things it’d tolerate, either. If Jigglypuff commanded an army of black Sharpie-carrying servants, you’d be required to stay awake at all times for fear of a permanent marker makeover as punishment. You know that’s terrifying.