Basic Trope: A major antagonist in a Video Game is never faced in battle for some reason. * Straight: Duke Eugene Darrows has been a thorn in the heroes' sides ever since he joined Emperor Evulz. However, they never get a chance to fight him head-on during their quest. * Exaggerated: Though it looks as though they'll be able to take out the Duke several times, he always manages to evade them and sic minions on them instead. * Justified: Duke Darrows doesn't have any fighting skills and wouldn't stand much of a chance against the heroes, so he avoids a direct confrontation at all costs. * Inverted: Duke Darrows is a badass who could dismantle the heroes with ease, so they must avoid fighting him at all costs. * Every battle in the game is against Duke. * Subverted: T