Grand Theft Auto V raised the bar for the series by letting players control three protagonists in the story. Everyone has their favorite character, but no one can deny that the craziest of the bunch is Trevor Philips. This absolute psychopath leaves a trail of bodies and destruction everywhere he goes, and Michael and Franklin are lucky to be alive after interacting with him so much.
Despite his violent outbursts, or perhaps because of them, he has become a fan favorite, with many players showcasing their love through memes posted on the Internet. Here's hoping Steven Ogg reprises the role sometime in the future.
10 What Would Trevor Do?
While Trevor always seems to come out on top, or at least alive, no one in their right mind would ever recommend modeling one's life around him. Most of what he does would earn somebody a lifetime behind bars, if not the death penalty. If one were a career criminal with no concern for their safety or the safety of those around them, then the advice would be sound.
9 We Have A Trevor
If Franklin, Michael, and Trevor were the ones facing down Loki's army in New York in The Avengers, the movie would have been over quicker.
As powerful as The Incredible Hulk is, Trevor Philips could cause even more destruction and is less controllable. One does not need to make Trevor angry in order to unleash his full strength; he is always ready to unleash himself upon unsuspecting victims, whether they deserve it or not.
8 Not A Stereotypical Canadian
Canadians have a reputation for being extremely kind and apologetic. Trevor Philips spits in the face of all these stereotypes, presenting himself as one of the meanest, most brutal characters in all of gaming.
It does not take a lot to set him off, and God help anyone who makes fun of his nationality or joke about his accent. Even positive stereotypes are misguided and untrue.
7 Only Hurt People Hurt People
Trevor Philips is a monster, but there is a reason for his unstable personality. Players see this in the "Ms. Philips" mission unlocked after completing the main story.
Not only is his mother mostly absent, but the short time she spends him is used to berate and humiliate her only son. After stealing a truck full of pills for her, Trevor returns to find his mother gone as he falls to the ground and weeps.
6 A Slight Overreaction
Rampage missions return in Grand Theft Auto V, only accessible by Trevor. It typically starts with some pedestrians making fun of him, fueling his rage.
No one likes being the object of mockery, but starting a killing spree is not the appropriate way to deal with the situation. Even if one is prone to violence, a simple smack would have sufficed in teaching the offender a lesson.
5 It's Never His Fault
Trevor Philips rarely takes responsibility for his own actions. He always seems to blame others for his faults. Even when he murders a poor innocent person, he acts like the other person would be alive if they didn't do something to annoy him.
While this may be true from a certain perspective, it is up to Trevor to control his anger and not solve every issue with extreme violence.
4 Trevor Versus Zombies
When Steven Ogg he showed up on The Walking Dead most viewers did not have to see his name in the credits to know he was the same person who played Trevor.
If the real Trevor was in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, he'd probably consider himself in heaven. Rockstar games has already given fans Undead Nightmare from Red Dead Redemption, so why not make a GTA V zombie game?
3 Definitely The Bad Ending
It is understandable for a pacifist to feel uncomfortable playing as Trevor. What's not understandable is them playing GTA V at all. There's no way to play it without causing immense death and destruction to the virtual world.
Most consider killing Trevor or Michael a ending. The honorable thing to do is team up with them to take out all the other people who have been taking advantage of them throughout the campaign.
2 Poor Johnny
Trevor Philips blows up in fits of rage in almost every mission. Usually, the character calms himself for several seconds, brings the victim in close, and then goes berserk, ending their life in a brutal fashion.
Players first see this when Trevor takes out Johnny Klebitz, the main protagonist of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned after he confronts Trevor for a tryst with his girlfriend.
1 True Love
This subplot shows a softer side of Trevor Philips. Even though he so often indulges in extreme violence, the maniac falls in love with Patricia Madrazo.
Sadly, the romance was not meant to last long, leading to one of the game's most emotional moments set to Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now." Romance does not always pay off in games, but one feels the chemistry between the two lovebirds in their few scenes together.