The unluckiest Nintendo gamers, ranked

Key Takeaways

• Glass Joe is set to be an easy opponent for Punch Out!! to encourage players to continue.
• Olimar's unexpected vacation leads him to the Pikmin planet for a test of survival.
• Princess Peach is relentlessly targeted and kidnapped by Bowser.

No matter how hard they try, some Nintendo gamers just can't seem to catch a break. Whether it's a villain whose plot is ruined every time he tries to take over the world, or an ally of the protagonist who finds himself in a terrible situation, it's clear that a character is wasted on luck.

While the chances are low that it's obviously bad for the players, it might end up making them like him or even sympathize with him in some way, because it makes the players want to succeed in success. However, the people below had a difficult time during their journey, which could have been easier if they had a little luck on their side.

8 Glass Joe

Glass Joe is a literal punching bag in the game Punch Out

• First Appearance: Punch-Out!!

It is said that Glass Joe, the first rival of Little Mac faces the first Punch-out!! The game is designed to be easy enough to encourage players to spend more on the arcade machine to take on stronger opponents. This would be all well and good for the player, but Glass Joe himself is put in a rather unfortunate position, as the weak and naive Frenchman doesn't want to fight in the first place.

It also doesn't help his case that all the fighters are involved Punch-out!!like King Hippo and Von Kaider, happen to be absurdly large and strong fighters who can knock Joe out with a single punch. There has to be an opponent in the tutorial, so it's unfortunate for Glass Joe that he's taken over for many games.

7 Olimar

An unexpected event sends Olimar on a Wild Adventure

All Olimar wants to do is enjoy a relaxing intergalactic vacation, but his trip is cut short when a comet crashes into his ship and plunges him to a mysterious planet full of tiny creatures known as Pikmin. Things keep getting worse as Olimar discovers that Earth's oxygen is toxic, meaning he only has 30 days to recover his ship and escape before it's out.

Although the Pikmin he encounters are willing to help him, Olimar's journey to becoming a hero is not because he wants to be one, but because of a vacation gone wrong. The same scenario is happening again Pikmin 4 where Olimar crashes on a mysterious planet that he must go to escape from, as if the first time wasn't enough.

6 AZ

AZ Manjavavo's Face and personality make more sense when you learn about his journey so far

• First appearance: Pokemon X and Y

When it appears near the end of AZ Pokemon X SY Yhe seems to be a mysterious adventurer looking for his next fight. In fact, this man was once the king of Kalos, but a tragic event made him the only male player to meet in the game. After losing both of his parents at a young age, AZ relies on his Floette, the Pokemon his mother gave him.

After being forced into battle, the Pokemon were taken from him, prompting AZ to create an ultimate weapon that would destroy both sides in a fit of rage. Despite being caught heavy-handed, AZ then discovers that Floette doesn't appreciate what he's done, turning him into a shell of his former self until he finally reconciles with his beloved Pokemon after years of being together. the danger.

5 Princess Zelda (Breath of the Wild)

Everything that could go wrong went wrong for the Princess of Hyrule when Ganon attacked

• First appearance: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Each Zelda remake ends with bad luck in each of its games, but the princess found in Breath of the Wild may have the worst of them all. Before Link awoke from his slumber, he and several other guards were assigned to protect the princess, who was busy conjuring up the magic needed to fend off the evil Ganon once and for all.

Unfortunately, Ganon not only destroys the land of Hyrule but also possesses the Holy Beasts and kills Zelda's guardians, forcing her to seal away Link and herself to escape the chaos. With a bit of luck, Ganon's “Great Disaster” could have been prevented if someone had managed to catch him off guard, or if the Holy Beasts had retained their power, but it all fell on Zelda's shoulders. .

4 Luigi

Luigi is stuck in the unfortunate position of being second fiddle to his brother.

• First appearance: Mario Bros

Throughout the Mario game, Luigi is often given the short straw during his travels. One time he is taken to a fancy hotel only to find it haunted and full of ghosts, while the next he is imprisoned in a glass by King Boo.

It's ironic that Luigi is thrust into such random and terrifying situations considering he's such a timid and timid character, making him less fortunate. There is also the fact that Luigi is related to the hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, which means that he always plays second fiddle, even when he tries so hard to prove himself.

3 Grouse

Groose doesn't stand a chance when he tries to defeat Zelda or humiliate his rival

• First Appearance: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Groose was an added character The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword who Link is jealous of, and especially, his relationship with Zelda. Although he goes to great lengths to try and get Zelda's attention, Groose never stands a chance, and even at the end of the game he still can't get close to her.

Groose also manages to accidentally fall to the ground where none other than his rival, Link, is. Even though Groose tries to cheat his way to victory during the Wing Ceremony, where he throws an egg at Link, he still can't beat the protagonist's style, so this is one of those showing bad luck to many.

2 Samos

Since childhood, Samus has been plagued by bad luck

• First appearance: Metroid

It's surprising that Samus is still going strong as a galactic bounty hunter considering the amount of bad luck she's experienced throughout her life. Samus' parents were taken from her in the blink of an eye when she was a child at the hands of the evil Ridley. However, even when Samus realizes that she has gotten rid of Ridley for good, Samus always appears in a different guise, ensuring that Samus never gets a chance to make things right and forgive herself for her weakness during many years ago.

Although Samus finds comfort in her bond with the Metroid Baby, the two are forced apart when the baby is hit by a laser beam attack, leaving Samus alone once again. Being a bounty hunter is no walk in the park, but to say that Samus had a hard time with it would be a huge understatement.

1 Princess Peach

Peach has had such bad luck avoiding Bowser that some fans think she secretly wants to be adopted.

• First appearance: Super Mario Bros

Most people assume that, after years of being taken by the fearsome koopa named Bowser, Peach raised a bodyguard or learned some fighting skills to protect herself. However, almost everyone Mario game, Peach is always the target of Bowser's schemes and is removed from the airship, prompting Mario to come to her rescue.

Although Peach wants to try and take down Bowser, he always bends to new technology and groups of goons to change his plan of action, making it difficult for Peach to act. With a bit of luck on her side, maybe Peach will be able to escape Bowser's schemes, but considering how often she gets involved, it's clear that luck isn't something Peach has. In fact, it's getting to the point where some fans think Peach wants to take it, given the amount of time it's been happening. However, it is more likely that he has bad luck.