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Imagine Nintendo reunions. Anna:Hi, I’m Anna, this is Anna, Anna, Anna *minutes later* and Anna. Nurse Joy:Nice to meet you Anna, this is my sister Nurse- Everyone that’s not a twin:NO!
Anna: Hi, I'm Anna these are my sisters, Anna, Anna, Anna, and, Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna, and lastly--but not leastly, Anna Nurse Joy: Nice to meet ya, Anna these are MY sisters, Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, and Joy, and lastly, Joy. Oh, I forgot! My mom's pregnant in a new Region! Isn't that exciting! Officer Jenny: Hey, me too!
A shout out has to go to the kekleon from Pokémon mystery dungeon, who not only alone is strong enough to straight up one shot most legendary Pokémon, but even calls not only every single pokemon in the area to come get you, but also can call more of their own kind to really bring the punishment. Plus they set up shop where ever they damn well feel like, whether it be a peaceful town, or in the middle of a violent dungeon, they got business to do, and they're more than tough enough to get it done.
The Kecleon shops in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games are always entertaining. There's the shops in the town with the Kecleon brothers (one that sells consumables and throwables and the other sells equipment, moves and orbs). There's also the random appearances within the dungeons (drop items to sell and pick up to buy. If you refuse to pay, they will proceed to attack you).
I feel like Tanaka from the Persona franchise needed a mention. He was a great way to connect the games together, was in all honesty, an interesting social link, and he kinda had a character arc of his own as the games progressed going from Honest yet con-ish sales on tv, to suspect sales on a secret website. It’s quite interesting.
A interesting thing about Marcus is that everything, even his weight, is a thought out move. The reason he is fat is because Moxxie gave him the idea. If your smart, look sexy. If your strong, look weak. So he gained the pounds to look weak, so people would underestimate him.
Austin Mangrum I love the nurse, she’s literally the only safe place in your head and yet she’s still thought provoking because of how mysterious she is and the only story for her is a newspaper
My favorite merchant in gaming is actually an entire species that doesn't really qualify: the Nopon from Xenoblade Chronicles. The reason I'm saying that they wouldn't qualify is because the ones you interact with personally are not the ones you buy from. You do interact with named Nopon merchants and even help them out, but the ones you buy stuff from are nameless npc. Unless you count the trading system in the game
My own Honorable Mention of mine would probably be Cranky Kong. He has so much to say, he talks about selected items and even chimes in his thoughts after each purchase. And he's not just one note in talking about what the items do what he says ranges from Taunts, Advice and References to other games. Plus he sometimes talks about the current world you are in and even talks about paying rent and people sticking him in this crappy home letting the player know that yes, DK Isle is a fully realized world and not just a simple collection of platforming stages and world building is something the game actually does pretty well.
Vulgrim from the Darksiders franchise is easily one of my all time favorite "humble merchants." I've even abducted him and placed him in my homebrew D&D games, explaining his serpent holes as part of the infinite staircase.
Mr. Hanekoma from The World Ends With You is a pretty nice shopkeeper. As the guy who basically tells Neku how the Reaper's Game works, and tells him to pull his head out of his ass, he's the one guy who is actually out to help players. And he runs his very own cafe on Cat Street. The things he sells are pretty good food items that boost your stats, and even tutorial items that tell you about major mechanics in the game. And not just that, but when you unlock the post game, and go to Pork City, he acts as the game's Super Boss! Overall, he's a likable character because of how he's trying to help, but can't flat out give you the answers.
Bravely Second: Angelo OVO Panettone holder of the Patissier Asterisk; can afflict stats affects and even INSTA-death with his pastries. Thanks to Breath of the Wild, Link can cooked 4 star meals to brewing potions! Hai Yo from Suikoden II he cooks and fights with his Wok (cooking pan). The Chef Job from Miitopia heals and attacks. What about the game Overcooked. The bulter Grey from Evolution Worlds can debuff enemies by tricking them into eating tasty meals. Don't forget about the Felyne Cooks in Monster Hunter series!
It's a pretty nice touch that in all the Fire Emblem games where Anna is present, she is almost always seen with one finger under her chin. Adds just a good amount of charm to the character like her.
Great list as usual Scorpion. By the way, I have some great ideas for some future countdowns for you. I'm sure you'd find enough. 1. top ten video game yetis 2. top ten video game bears 3. top ten video game nature wielders (characters who fight with plants. You know, Zyra, Ivern, The 1st Hokage) 4. top ten video game strategeists 5. top ten video game clowns 6. top ten video game shadowmancers 7. top ten video game insect wielders (characters who control insects to help in battle. You know you have to have The Pain on a list eventually) 8. top ten video game succubi (.....don't judge me) 9. top twenty favorite LOL champions (come on, the game's changed so much. I really want to know your new favorites) 10. top ten least favorite LOL champions (can't just say positive) 11. top ten video game devils (let me know your thoughts on any of these in the comments, please)
Merchants! I was thinking about a list like that! Great minds man! My thoughts on your picks? 10. I prefer Temmie to this creep, but you do make me think twice. 9. Haven't played Stardew yet, but yeah, I'd trust Pierre more than Morris. 8. Ozzie Ozborn! Yeah I loved this guy when I first met him in that game. Thanks for reminding of how funny and awesome he is! 7. As long as Marcus still cheers me on taking on Handsome Jack, he's cool with me. 6. EHEHEHEHE. THANK YEH. FER INCLUDIN HIM. 5. Lotsa good merchants in Zelda. I don't mind Beedle either, but your number two pick gets my vote as best because *Spoiler Alert* HES LINK IN ANOTHER WORLD. He's good enough to be in Hyrule Warriors too! 4. Knew Anna would get on this list. I love her a lot too. She loves money in a way that makes her seem wonderful rather than greedy, she's helpful and gives good sales to her friends and returning customers, and the later games seem to do a good job at trying to flesh out each Anna to make each one unique. 3. Merchants in the God of War? I need to start playing this series, or at least this game in particular. 2. Yeah I never hated Nook either. At least he gives you all the time in the world to repay your loans. AND HE DOESNT SELL COUNTERFEIT ITEMS I CANT DONATE TO MUSEUMS SCREW YOU REDD!! >=0 HM: Definitely creepy and very lonely kind of "merchant" to run into during a game like Bioshock. 1. Rodin is a seriously awesome badass to be sure. Good merchant, good character, and REALLY deep as far as lore goes. As for my own pick of a good merchant, I'd actually pick Ms. Mowze from Paper Mario. Yeah she's a thief too, but she does sell you badges and makes for a pretty neat party member if you choose to clear her own sidequest. Pretty neat combination if you ask me. Great list man! Can't wait for your next one! And if you need suggestions, Light/Dark users, Song/Voice fighters, and Androids/Cyborgs are ones I've been thinking about for some time lately.
I’m a little surprised that Zacharie from OFF didn’t appear on the list. He’s a more enigmatic character in the strange world of OFF, with him consistently letting the player know they’re in a game- literally, he’s a fourth-wall breaker, which makes him stand out more compared to other characters in the game. The weirder thing about him is just how seemingly carefree and charismatic he is compared to everyone else, or how he seems to know more than he lets on. But more than anything, he’s the funniest character in the game. I’d say more, but if you haven’t played OFF yet, I’d highly recommend it, and I don’t want to spoil too much- I’ll just say, Zacharie makes a hilarious drug joke.
I'll admit, I haven't met many shopkeepers in my travels...but Kecleon from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon always sticks out in my head. He's not a deep character, but try and rob him and he'll show you no mercy. Seriously, the first 2 PMD games have beating him as an "achievement".
One dislike!? Well, someone's not a satisfied customer of the high truly quality video.... Just for that, I'm giving Oscar a tip in the form of a like.
I think my favorite has to be your number three pick. What I love about the dwarf brothers is (besides getting the right materials for your armor, and upgrades for your two weapons) their personality and being able to grow and work together again. Just like the Kratos and his son.
I'd like to give a shoutout to O'aka from Final Fantasy X. He travels all over Spira, selling in monster-infested forests, army camps, even near the exit of a labyrinth that no one has ever left alive, and even sells to the party once they've been branded criminals because he has faith in their innocence. Even after he gets arrested for helping you, he sends his younger brother Wantz to take his place and supply you with items and weapons. Also, Tanaka from Persona since he's absolutely everywhere and is probably Nyarlathotep in disguise.
Definitly the shopkeep from Dust: An Elysian tale who is basically guiding you along the story and helps to reveal much about both the world and othe characters in the game.
How dare you not mention the glorious that is O'aka the XXIII from FFX or his brother, Wantz. I love how your introduce to him in FFX and love his returning presence in FFX-2. He travels all around Spira, much like any Summoner, and tries to sell his stuff. when he see's Yuna's gang going on a Summoner Pilgrimage, he becomes devout supporter, trying to help out in any way.... for a fee of course. It gets more interesting when you learn why he keeps helping you out and thats because his sister used to be a summoner. In FFX-2 he purchases one of Rins shop that is Lake Macalania. However due to events that caused it to sank in the bottom, he is in debt with the Al Bhed. If you help him by buying his stuff so he can get out of debt, he returns only to find that the debt collecters died to some fiends in the area. Feeling Adamant that he couldn't repay them he decided to stay at that shop, selling to whoever passes by.
My favorite is Keckleon from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. These charming chameleons can be found in most dungeons, giving players a chance to offload treasure and buy supplies. Or you could sell everything you own, pick it back up along with his wares, and try to book it...... Just be prepared to run. From the endless horde of max level shopkeepers that will track you until you escape to the next floor.
I had hoped Rodin would be on here, but I never expected he’d be #1. Not that I’m complaining. He’s one of the best things about the Bayonetta series. And he says some of the most amusing things.
Hammer from Castlevania; Aria of Sorrow should be on this list. Hammer's shop provides Soma Cruz health potions & weapons. His rock n' roll theme is awesome & He's just a cool dude.
2 Hat Jack from Sunset Overdrive. He sells you guns in exchange for Overcharge cans( I doubt he’s gonna drink em considering it mutates people, oh right....guns) . He really loves making puns “ a full magazine makes the world a better place”
Glover Mallory from Skyrim. He's the brother of Thieves Guild member Delvin Mallory, and is one of the only vendors who sells Ebony and Stalhrim, as well as items enchanted with Chaos Damage. He's also a former member of the Guild himself, and the father of another member of the Thieves Guild, Sapphire, which you find out if you are a Guild member and question him about the Shadowmark on his house, the subsequent quest rewards you with everything in his house not nailed down, including the Blackguard Armor and a letter for Sapphire which nets you the most valuable jewel in the game. The Blackguard Armor is also equivalent to the Guild-Master Armor, which requires bringing the Guild back to its full strength in order to acquire. And after completing The Final Descent, he will always mention how nice it is that Raven Rock is prospering again, and everyone is happy.
My thought process: "Zelda... a hard choice... pffffft, Happy Mask Salesman." *Oscar mentions Beedle* "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH THANK YOU! BYYYYYYEEEE!" I forgot how much I fucking love Beedle.
I would add my honorable mentions: - Keckleon brother from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series -Killing Floors shopkeeper. She is still making money in the middle of a zombie apocalipse, and follows yoj everywhere (even Hell)
With what you said about Tom nook, I think my top merchant is basically him and Rodin. Tom because... he teaches about the real world’s worth of a dollar. And Rodin because he basically ripped off the merchant’s line from RE4 into bayo 1. He literally quotes “hey, check this out: ‘Whatya buyin?’ Haha! Heard that in a game once.”
My personal favorite shopkeeper has to be Zacharie from OFF. A lot of us love fourth wall breaking characters, they’re often the most entertaining characters in the games. What’s better than a merchant who not only fulfills your every need (including taking over as your guide when the judge becomes unavailable) AND has lines of dialogue such as “What a lovely sight. It almost makes me forget that this is a video game”? He also gives you an insanely big hint for one of the later puzzles if you give him a music box.
In RE4, there's a file or two that says if someone's will is strong enough, they can escape the brainwashing of the queen. I think it's one of Saddler's notes, and he mentions choosing hosts that would be more suitable. So one reason could be that the Merchant had that strong of a will, or it could be a separate strain of Las Plagas. As for the cockney accent, I have no clue. I wager that either he was there before shit went down or that's the work of the errant strain of Las Plagas.
I know there’s a huge time difference between when this video came out and when Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart came out, but I like the interactions with Ms. Zurkon and Zurkon Jr.‘s weapon demonstrations.
Shopkeepers are people who sell you want you want or need. Well, we have a fine desert peddler here. Also, I personally love the shopkeepers from TWEWY as you can raise their affection gauge as you buy more from them becoming a loyal, friendly customer. They also each add their own touch onto the amazing world-building of Shibuya from the fast food girl who wants to ask Neku out, to the chill CD vender, to the snooty high-class jeweler.
Red from Animal Crossing is somewhere on my list. I love Tom Nook, but something about the shady nature of Red is appealing. He'll have rare appearances and sell very rare art pieces or furniture... the catch being that most of it is fake minus a few actual legit gems. It taught me as a young kid playing Animal Crossing the importance of taking your time in spite of what someone wants you to do (which is usually willingly give up your time and money at the drop of a hat). Shady places do exist and they are dangerous by nature. But if you know how to navigate them the risk can sometimes pay off... at least if you know what to look for.
There will always be a special place in my heart for that one character in Two Worlds that illegally sells alcohol and has the funniest voice I have ever heard
Also want to add O'aka XXIII from Final Fantasy X this shopkeeper is interesting because at first story wise I didn't like him, the first time you encounter him he acts as a jerk to you, then he asks for money to help him his shop and he's actually fair if you pay him high enough you will get a discount on all his price during the game, and that guy is always here to sell you stuff helpful, even when you are called traitor he still help you and even more admirable even when HE get caught for helping Yuna and her gardians he STILL only think of helping them by sending his brother in his place, and later it's reveal that all this time he and his brother wanted to help her because she reminds them of their sister who was also a summoner who they were unable to protect as her gardians. Yeah this is one of this NPC that start as a jerk but by the end you realise he is actually really likeable I really like this guy.
Ah, I love Burgerpants. Such a relatable character. I love FE, but I'm indifferent about Anna. She's a decent unit in Awakening, but I never felt the need to buy her DLC in Fates. Beedle I didn't used to care about, but he's just been such a helpful merchant in Breath of the Wild (I can never have too many arrows), and he's so fun to be around. He gave me 5 free Ancient Arrows once because I was such a good customer. Love this dude.
I love beedle too. Unlike you love him more than you like kilton loves monsters more than you. He has goods from all around hyrule and will will go to boiling hot places like gerudo desert and freezing cold places like tabantha tundra just to sell his items. He has a lot of dedication to assist hyrule with his goods and I respect him for that. He also has one of my favorite shopkeeper phrases ever. "I'll buy aaaaaaanything!"
I haven't played the game Recettear for myself, but from what I hear, you play as a merchant running an item shop (Recette Lemongrass). I'm not sure if that would really count for anything because it's not like she's exchanging with money (being an NPC), but with stuff she sells.
All the Poke Marts and special sellers in Pokemon. If it weren't for them, we'd all have to start over at the Pokemon Center and be unable to fill up the Pokedex.
My personal pick is Mel from Power Stone 2. Which is strange because of the Power Stone series is actually a fighting/party game, neither genre is known for having complex stories for the most part. So why her? Because her shop EXPANDS the gameplay of Power Stone 2. By combining two items together, she will create a new weapon that could used in the gameplay. Some of these weapons includes guns, elemental rods and even feral animals like PANTHERS and DRAGONS. There is no real reward to collecting all of the weapons, but it makes the gameplay even MORE chaotic.
I remember years ago, back when you barely had 1000+ subscribers, and when I first saw you video of the Top 10 Water Levels in Video Games and subscribed to you. Hell, I even remembered when I asked you if you could do a countdown of you least favorite to most favorite Banjo-Kazooie bosses. Oh, how time gone by......
I gotta give a mini list of my own, simply because there's so many I like. Gotta agree on burgerpants, I love his genocide dialogue. Also need to give some love to my dude Zack from OFF, the cat from DS2, the precursor heads from the first Jak and Daxter, every single vendor in the Ratchet and Clank franchise, Andre from DS1, and my absolute favorite, the police officer from Persona 3. That crazy fucking cop is selling weapons out of the police station, to high schoolers, in broad fucking daylight. That takes balls of fucking titanium.
I mean just recently a new game called The Messenger came out and The Shopkeeper in that game is pretty funny. Makes a lot of meta jokes, gives out lore, and tells some stories... Oh and he's a stand in for one of the games devs, basically. That and he's the one that gives you the infinite lives in the game and all your upgrades. He's a cool dude.
Surprised the shopkeeper from "Dust: an Elysian Tail" wasn't on here. I mean, after you take down Fuse, we start to learn more about him. Like the fact that he's a Moonblood which is why he hides himself in his iconic purple robe.
Number 8 is the best though, purely for the interactions and meta humor. Although number 1's pretty badass. Eh, I'll enjoy a few brewskis with them and have a chat with both.
