We are sometimes addicted to video games, right? Guess what!, some of our favorite game characters are addicted to something else asides guns, missions, violence, sex -- Drugs! Without much ado, here are 5 addicts i was able to gather.
Max Payne (Max Payne Series)
Ever since the Max Payne franchise first emerged onto the scene way back in the summer of 2001, the series hasn’t shied away from suggestive themes centered on alcoholism and drug use. Given Max’s high threshold for pain, the player is tasked with taking painkillers to alleviate his suffering. In Max Payne 3, using painkillers allows Max to go into Bullet Time mode and trigger his Last Man Standing ability. Once enabled, Max has a specified amount of time to kill his attacker and consume a painkiller to recover afterward. The game also features a multiplayer mode in which painkillers are used the exact same way. Based on the use of these mechanics, one could easily conclude that drugs are essential to this game because it allows Max to keep moving forward at all costs.
Jason Brody (Far Cry 3)
Ubisoft Montreal’s acclaimed action-adventure/ first-person shooter of 2012 was the subject of quite a bit of controversy for some critics. In choosing to deal with a range of mature themes such as graphic violence and sexual encounters, Ubisoft also ventured into the world of drug use. As the game’s lead protagonist, Jason Brody used hallucinogens at various times throughout the campaign. These drugs prevent the brain from functioning properly and therefore led to some trippy reactions afterward. While these sequences aided in showing off the game’s impressive graphical details, they also succeeded in providing key backstory elements to further flesh out the character. Lastly, they were an important element in helping to evolve Jason throughout his journey from a laid-back douchebag to a vengeful cold and calculating killer.
Jack (Bioshock)
Jack may rely on plasmids in order to gain special powers; however, he deserves a spot on this list. Jack simply shows how it’s done; take the syringe full of plasmids, find the most visible vein in your forearm and voila! The citizens, however, show the detrimental effects of the drug. Everyone looks as if they’re remnants of their former selves—it’s eerily similar to the before and after pictures of methamphetamine users. They’ll even go to considerable lengths trying to ensure their latest fix, mainly by kidnapping the Little Sisters and attacking each other for ADAM.
The Courier (Fallout: New Vegas)
Forget hoarding cash and gold—after nuclear war leaves society in shambles, cigarettes, booze and drugs will be the name of the game. And if shooting up will give a leg up against mutant bandits or keep fallout sickness at bay, who in post-apocalyptic America would refuse a hit? Maybe those who know that the withdrawal symptoms aren't worth the temporary rush. The drugs of New Vegas will make the your character faster, stronger and smarter for a few minutes—but go long enough without them and you'll find yourself becoming sluggish and unable to communicate effectively with fellow survivors. Before long, you'll be rummaging through people's belongings (and, quite likely, corpses) like a fiend for the next hit. Or you can visit a doctor who will cure your addiction instantly—this is a video game, after all.
Bane (Injustice: Gods Among Us)
Known as the supervillian who broke Batman’s back, Bane has turned the caped crusader’s world upside-down on the big screen and other various forms of media. Bane’s obsession with venom is nothing new as the character has been pumping his veins full of the drug ever since he first joined the DC universe way back in January of 1993. In Injustice: Gods Among Us, Bane has a venom boost ability that he can use up to three times to inflict maximum damage upon his opponents. On the flip side, once the boost wears off he is instantly weakened and is subject to taking more damage. Not only is this a perfect example of the misleading upside to drug use, but also a clear illustration of the dangers of addiction.
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