Do you think Ada Wong is truly evil or secretly good?

[AsteroidBlues]

The woman known as Ada Wong... Also known as "HNNNNNGGGG" to Ada fanboys, has been a mysterious figure ever since she was to appear in the cancelled Resident Evil title under development by Burger King in 1973. There has been some debate as to moral standing of our favorite bi-err.. "Lady" in red, so here is your opportunity to put your squeeeing fanboy/girl opinion out there for all to see...

IS ADA WONG EVIL OR NOT?

[alinhoalisson]

She's neutral. She's good, but she does evil things for money.

[News Bot]

She's neutral. She's good, but she does evil things for money.

Nothing she ever does in the series is for money.

She's a formerly "evil" (in that she was more like a machine) character who had a change of heart and became good, but her motives and behavior are secretive.

[Stars_g36]

evil things for good money? Ironic? Maybe, but she is a spy...so what are her motives and you would think, wow we all know she is a spy so her cover is blown?? So why is she still a spy? But I feel she is good in a way. So Neutral is my vote.

[AsteroidBlues]

She's neutral. She's good, but she does evil things for money.

Nothing she ever does in the series is for money.

She's a formerly "evil" (in that she was more like a machine) character who had a change of heart and became good, but her motives and behavior are secretive.

evil things for good money? Ironic? Maybe, but she is a spy...so what are her motives and you would think, wow we all know she is a spy so her cover is blown?? So why is she still a spy? But I feel she is good in a way. So Neutral is my vote.

You all just pick neutral because you think she's hot. xD Don't deny it.

[DarkMemories]

In a perfect world she's a morally ambiguous femme fatale. In Capcom's mind she's so "good" that we may need a clone to write off any potential conflicts of interest in the narrative.

[AsteroidBlues]

In a perfect world she's a morally ambiguous femme fatale. In Capcom's mind she's so "good" that we may need a clone to write off any potential conflicts of interest in the narrative.

Meh, don't bash it until we know the whole plot. XD

[News Bot]

In a perfect world she's a morally ambiguous femme fatale. In Capcom's mind she's so "good" that we may need a clone to write off any potential conflicts of interest in the narrative.

When was she ever morally ambiguous, though? This is never stated or hinted at anywhere in the series. In the actual script for BH4, she reveals to Leon at the very end that "she has done everything for the best", and he happens to drive off into the sunset with a giant shit-eating grin on his face thinking about her.

[alinhoalisson]

Nothing she ever does in the series is for money.

She's a formerly "evil" (in that she was more like a machine) character who had a change of heart and became good, but her motives and behavior are secretive.

IDK, the fact that she's a spy and she's disobeying "evil orders" all the time makes me think she's doing all the shit for money.

[News Bot]

IDK, the fact that she's a spy and she's disobeying "evil orders" all the time makes me think she's doing all the shit for money.

She was a spy in Umbrella's rival company for a while. That's about it. After BH2, she is more "human" and becomes "good".

[AsteroidBlues]

She was a spy in Umbrella's rival company for a while. That's about it. After BH2, she is more "human" and becomes "good".

It's disappointing to realize that no one else thinks that it would be SO EPIC if Ada Wong came out as a totally evil bitch in RE6. Imagine how that would affect Leon and his strong moral fiber and infatuation with her. It would be an excellent plot device.

[alinhoalisson]

It's disappointing to realize that no one else thinks that it would be SO EPIC if Ada Wong came out as a totally evil bitch in RE6. Imagine how that would affect Leon and his strong moral fiber and infatuation with her. It would be an excellent plot device.

Oh C'mon, I'm pretty sure he will get over it and be happy with that other girl, what's her name again? Angie?

[AsteroidBlues]

Oh C'mon, I'm pretty sure he will get over it and be happy with that other girl, what's her name again? Angie?

How can he let go of "the part of him he can't let go"? Obviously, he's taken with her to the point that he let her get away in RE4 when we know damn well he could have shot her before she got on the chopper. I highly doubt that Angela worked out in the scheme of things, and I think we'll find that out in RE6. He's been set on missions back to back since the Javier deal. Not much time for a steady gal-friend who's an SRT member in a hokey Police Department.

[Det. Beauregard]

In a perfect world she's a morally ambiguous femme fatale. In Capcom's mind she's so "good" that we may need a clone to write off any potential conflicts of interest in the narrative.

Well said; I agree.

When was she ever morally ambiguous, though? This is never stated or hinted at anywhere in the series. In the actual script for BH4, she reveals to Leon at the very end that "she has done everything for the best", and he happens to drive off into the sunset with a giant shit-eating grin on his face thinking about her.

Yes, but the "best" is entirely subjective; if Ada happened to be a psychotic "the world is mine" kind of villain, the "best" would be furthering her own world-dominating goals. If this is the case, she told Leon what she did so he wouldn't worry about what she was going to do with the sample. Remember that this is a woman who makes her living by lying and being manipulative. Leon just feels lust; there's no way two people fall in love in just a few hours, even under the extreme circumstances of RE2. If I had to look at Ashley's face, I'd be thinking of Ada, too...

I truly hope she is evil in RE6, solely because I can't take the ridiculous stupidity of a clone plot of the magnitude that has been suggested. It would be a new kind of retarded for this series, and we all know it's had its fair share of "WTF?!" moments.

It's disappointing to realize that no one else thinks that it would be SO EPIC if Ada Wong came out as a totally evil bitch in RE6. Imagine how that would affect Leon and his strong moral fiber and infatuation with her. It would be an excellent plot device.

This would be awesome, and a way to make the series a bit darker. I've always wanted to see Leon kill Ada in a situation where he has no other choice.

[AsteroidBlues]

Leon just feels lust; there's no way two people fall in love in just a few hours, even under the extreme circumstances of RE2. If I had to look at Ashley's face, I'd be thinking of Ada, too...

I don't think it's lust as much as it is a dream. He sees a lot of himself in her and wants to, in a sense, rescue her from her problems much the same way Leon wishes to be rescued from his. What with all the happenings in his life with his family and the biohazard incidents, he's probably one messed up hombre on the inside.

This would be awesome, and a way to make the series a bit darker. I've always wanted to see Leon kill Ada in a situation where he has no other choice.

Exactly.

[alinhoalisson]

How can he let go of "the part of him he can't let go"? Obviously, he's taken with her to the point that he let her get away in RE4 when we know damn well he could have shot her before she got on the chopper. I highly doubt that Angela worked out in the scheme of things, and I think we'll find that out in RE6. He's been set on missions back to back since the Javier deal. Not much time for a steady gal-friend who's an SRT member in a hokey Police Department.

I know that, but if I were Leon, I would beat the fuck out of Ada.

[News Bot]

Yes, but the "best" is entirely subjective; if Ada happened to be a psychotic "the world is mine" kind of villain, the "best" would be furthering her own world-dominating goals. If this is the case, she told Leon what she did so he wouldn't worry about what she was going to do with the sample. Remember that this is a woman who makes her living by lying and being manipulative. Leon just feels lust; there's no way two people fall in love in just a few hours, even under the extreme circumstances of RE2. If I had to look at Ashley's face, I'd be thinking of Ada, too...

I truly hope she is evil in RE6, solely because I can't take the ridiculous stupidity of a clone plot of the magnitude that has been suggested. It would be a new kind of retarded for this series, and we all know it's had its fair share of "WTF?!" moments.

Nothing is subjective when the writers state it over, and over, and over again. It's not just Ada who states it. Neither Leon or Ada love each other, either. This is also stated. They have a lingering mutual attraction, at best. And again, Leon himself believes Ada to be "good" based on her statement at the end of the game, and nothing in her report or Separate Ways (or the series in general) hints at her being a villain. In fact, she is portrayed as the opposite. She is even attracted to Luis because of his "humanity" (like Leon), in fact.

And there is nothing retarded about the clone plot provided it is explained sufficiently. Cloning (like superhumans) has always been a huge part of the series and it is one of the reasons the plot has even been able to continue to this point. As long as it is handled well and isn't just thrown in for cheap drama, there is nothing wrong with it.

I would still really like to see a source for where the "Ada = Villain" speculation comes from. I can assure you that nothing of the sort exists in the series outside of set few people's imaginations.

[rehunk88]

Leon is there, so she will take side with him.

[Dracarys]

If Ada was good she would never have taken the G-Virus out of Raccoon City and instead left it to be destroyed. Same with the Master plaga sample, and if Leon believed she was good at the end of RE4 she would never have needed point a gun at his head.

[News Bot]

If Ada was good she would never have taken the G-Virus out of Raccoon City and instead left it to be destroyed. Same with the Master plaga sample, and if Leon believed she was good at the end of RE4 she would never have needed point a gun at his head.

Dominant species Plaga. And please read.

She was a spy in Umbrella's rival company for a while. That's about it. After BH2, she is more "human" and becomes "good".

Her scenario in Umbrella Chronicles was made primarily to highlight this fact.

She points a gun at Leon in order to make him hand over the sample, since at that moment, he is unaware of her true motives. Then, as soon as she boards the helicopter, she reveals that she's doing things for the best, giving Leon peace of mind. Her "I'll take goooood care of it" line is a pathetic mistranslation of a line that is actually meant to be her confessing that her objectives are benevolent.

Then the series writers confirm that she is "good" in Archives II.