Write an unnerving, yet likable, character (video game)
OK, I'm not sure if this question is OK for writing SE. But here goes.
I'm an indie developer trying to make a story-driven game. I want to make the main character slightly unnerving. Not creepy per se, but just slightly unnerving. I also want him to be likable, yet slightly insane. Is this possible?
Note: As it is a game, a good portion of mood and tone will go into sound design and visuals. I'm thinking a slightly off voice and stepping into the uncanny valley a bit. So any help there would be good too.
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Unnerving and insane are not the same thing.
Unnerving is how the character makes you feel. A little uncertain, maybe even unsafe or suspicious. Insane is about the character's relationship to reality.
If you want insane plus likable, then make him sweet and caring, but not quite all there. If you want unnerving plus likable, then go for charming. Charming can allow many people to skate right up to the edge of creepy and get away with it.
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