One of the main character triangles is between Conker, his girlfriend Berri, and the Panther King. Throughout the story Conker is pitted against the Panther King who is after him, while trying to get home to his girlfriend. During the story however the Panther King gets ahold of Berri, completing the triangle. A triangle can also be formed between the Panther King, Conker, and the Panther King's mad scientist Professor Von Kriplespac. The Panther king and Professor Von Kriplespac will do whatever it takes to get to Conker, who will do whatever it takes to thwart their plans.
Although in this replaying of the game Conker has not changed that much thus far, the cut scene at the beginning shows a Conker who is much different from the one that I am playing as right now. At this point in the game, he is annoyed that he isn't at home, but he's still making jokes and not getting too upset about anything, but in the cut scene he is very, very angry and bitter about something. From playing before I know it's because Berri dies in his arms at some point during the game. It is safe to say that Conker becomes less and less of a happy character as his troubles grow, and his need to get to Berri, and later avenge Berri increase. This growth as a character is key to making the player get hooked and more immersed in the game.
good use of the character triangle idea - would like to see more - archetypes, character development techniques (visual and audio)
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