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Lists that rank the best, worst, and otherwise most memorable characters in video game history.

Best Characters

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Ever wondered who the greatest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-video-game-characters/devon-ashby?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female video game character</a> of all time is? Is it Chun Li or Samus Aran? See who are the fan favorite female gaming protagonists beflow. &nbsp;Women <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a> aren't just damsels in distress or femme fatales, they are taking center stage as the main playable character in many games like Tomb Raider or a strong female supporting character in other games like Mass Effect 2. Actually, a few of them are probably femme fatales because they kick the butts of so many men.Who are the best female videogame characters? A playable&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-characters-in-literature?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female character</a>&nbsp;like Faith from&nbsp;Mirror's Edge? A damsel in distress like Princess Peach? Or maybe just an interesting side character, like&nbsp;Red Dead Redemption's Bonnie MacFarlane?&nbsp;Feel free to use this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-games-with-girls-in-the-lead/video-game-info">girls in video games</a> list to start a list of your favorite chick game characters or sexiest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-characters-in-literature?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female characters</a> in video games. Which one of these &quot;girl video game characters&quot; is your favorite of all the video game female characters?

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When it comes down to it, who is the best video game villain of all time? Video games typically a focus on the protagonist - obviously, because you're playing that character - but many games have become classics due to the strength of the villains. Well-written, well-acted villains can elevate games immeasurably. With this list, you can settle once and for just which bad guys are the best video game villains of all time!When talking about villains in video games, there are a few points to consider. Some antagonists are straight up funny despite the fact that they're trying to kill you, but others are just so charismatic that you can't help but be compelled - you don't feel bad about destroying them, but man, it's a fun ride. Whether they're villains from classic games like SHODAN from System Shock 2 or more recent heavies like the hilarious Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2, there are plenty of video game bad guys to choose from here!So put on your most fearsome cape, twirl your mustache, and check out our list of video game villains and vote up your favorites. Vote for your favorites and downvote the ones you didn't think were among the top videogame villians. If we missed any classic antagonists, add them, and if you've faced off against all these villains, rerank the list!

It's surprisingly&nbsp;hard to find a “normal” character in a video game, but it’s all too easy to find knife-wielding clowns and artfully inventive serial killers. Gaming’s obsession with violence has made for some of pop culture’s wildest psychos - characters who are as entertaining as they are terrifying and unhinged.They come in a variety of types. Sometimes it’s an unnerving, wide-eyed stare. Sometimes it’s the blood-soaked clothes and calmly whispered threats. Whatever tips us off to these character’s particular brand of insanity - &nbsp;a subtle hint or, more often that not, a murderous monologue - these psychos rank as the best in gaming. They pull us in close and refuse to let go. Despite all the bloodshed and disturbing behavior, it’s hard to look away.

Fictional Characters

Tidus

A good role-playing game has memorable characters, but a great RPG has characters you will never forget. This list collects the best RPG characters in the history of video games, as ranked by gamers who appreciate a hero who is more than just an anonymous grunt with a gun.There was a time when such gamers were few and far between. In 1997, Square Enix released <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/final-fantasy?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Final Fantasy</a> VII to an American audience unversed in the grand storytelling of role-playing games. With rich characters like Cloud, Aerith, and Sephiroth, FF7 changed everything. Soon gamers were swept up in the story, logging hours upon hours of adventuring. It wasn't long after FF7 that game developers jumped on the RPG bandwagon and began weaving tall-tales featuring memorable characters from Sora in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/kingdom-hearts-games/video-game-info?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Kingdom Hearts</a> to Mass Effect's Commander Shepard.These aren't cardboard cutouts or bland heroes. These are memorable, complex characters with rich backstories, internal conflicts, and propulsive journeys. Like the games they inhabit, these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game heroes</a> and villains are full of depth and surprises.See which characters made the list of the top&nbsp;characters in RPGs of all time and be sure to vote up all of your favorites. Do you think we missed somebody? Go ahead and add them to the list!

Final Fantasy

Reno

List of the best Final Fantasy characters from the original game to the newest titles in the series. These unforgettable characters, including Cid and Cloud Strife, are probably partially responsible for high sales across the Final Fantasy franchise, having sold millions of copies. Because of the popularity of the “Final Fantasy” franchise, some might even consider these characters among the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a> ever created. But which Final Fantasy characters are the best?Choosing the best or greatest Final Fantasy characters can be difficult for both casual players and hardcore fans alike. There are powerful warriors, sensual sorceresses, and next-to-impossible bosses, all of whom come alive for players as they progress through the game. Most players generally, however, rank newer characters among their favorites, perhaps because of the higher quality graphics and game play newer systems allow. Technology has come a long way since the introduction of Final Fantasy in 1987. Improvements don’t mean that older characters aren’t memorable or aren't integral parts of the Final Fantasy franchise, though. For example, can you imagine Final Fantasy without Sephiroth? Many fans rank him among the top characters in Final Fantasy. Another commonly seen character is Cid, who is consistently a fan favorite as well.This is a list of the best Final Fantasy characters of all time. Some are playable, some are not, but they’re all consistently ranked as fan favorites. If you haven’t played the Final Fantasy series yet, you’re missing out on some of the most exciting video game characters out there.

Gaming is filled to the brim with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-female-video-game-characters/video-game-info" target="_blank">femme fatales&nbsp;of all types</a>. Some are&nbsp;space bounty hunters, others are ancient witches, and there's even&nbsp;a&nbsp;chainsaw-wielding cheerleader. While they're all super cute, these characters are more than just eye candy.&nbsp; Underneath their alluring facades and seductive outfits, these women all exhibit&nbsp;compelling&nbsp;internal&nbsp;motivations and complexly layered personalities. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/video-game-sisters/devon-ashby?ref=collections_btm&amp;l=309513&amp;collectionId=1654" target="_blank">added level&nbsp;of character depth </a>helps make&nbsp;these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-hottest-video-game-vixens-of-all-time" target="_blank">polygonal&nbsp;vixens</a> feel like real people. Well, impossibly attractive real people with inexplicable inclinations towards fishnet stockings and short skirts, but you get the point.&nbsp;

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Video games have long been a means of escaping the real world. By&nbsp;taking control of characters and building up their power, players&nbsp;can&nbsp;achieve things which would otherwise be impossible. Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-video-game-duos/ranker-games" target="_blank">video game</a> characters have become incredibly powerful beings within their own game universes, but some&nbsp;are far too powerful for their own good.

Sometimes, these characters&nbsp;are simply more powerful than the enemies they face, which can make a game less challenging than it otherwise would be. Whatever your experiences&nbsp;with these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time" target="_blank">video game characters</a>, they may be overpowered to an absurd level.&nbsp;

Vote up all the&nbsp;strongest, most ridiculously OP video game characters of all time.

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We compiled a list of all Tekken characters across every Tekken game, including the old school Tekken 1 characters and the new Tekken&nbsp;7 roster. Characters in the Tekken series include ninjas, demons, robots, and even a kangaroo, and we were for sure not to forget the girl characters. There are numerous Tekken female characters, like sisters Anna and Nina Williams. Feel free to use this fan-voted tier list of playable characters to make your own Tekken character list or name your favorite fighting game characters. If you know and love the characters from these video games, then this Tekken&nbsp;character roster should be great for you.Who is the best Tekken character? Use this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-nebula-pictures/mick-jacobs?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list with pictures</a> to rank and vote for the best! Don’t judge them by their looks from the Tekken characters’ pictures, instead vote up your favorite Tekken Fighters. Did your favorite character make this list?&nbsp;When you’re done here, make sure to rank your favorite games on this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/tekken-games/video-game-info">Tekken games list</a>.&nbsp;

Some things are just more enjoyable with other people, and some video games are better when you&#39;re playing two characters. These famous video game duos make your game twice as fun by using the different abilities and personalities of each character to make a more memorable gaming experience.

Maybe these video game character pairs were originally each other&#39;s nemesis, like Chell &amp; GLaDOS in Portal, but that just makes their eventual team up even more satisfying. Even if you don&#39;t have much control over one of the characters, like Ellie in Last of Us or Atreus in God of War, their actions deeply influence how you as a player act. The interplay of their needs and how you want to succeed as a player makes for a better video game experience than if your character was flying solo, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time" target="_blank">no matter how cool your main character is</a>.

There are even some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fallout-characters-and-companions/loganrapp?ref=browse_list_4&amp;l=2&amp;pos=3" target="_blank">non-playable and technically optional companions, like ED-E in Fallout: New Vegas</a>, that become such a huge part of the experience it can be impossible to imagine what the game would be like without them.

What video game character duo is the most dynamic and made for the best gaming experience?

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Who are the most broken multiplayer characters in video game history? There are thousands of unique <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a>, but they're not all created equal. In fact, some are downright infuriating. Whether they're single player boss battles with overpowered attacks or multiplayer characters with easily exploitable guaranteed wins, there are always going to be a few characters that just make you want to smash your controller in frustration. This is a list of the most unfair video game characters, the opponents who reward button-mashing and punish smart gameplay.Who is the cheapest video game character? Is it a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-hardest-video-game-boss-battles-/pt_tesla">tough boss</a> like the ultimate boxer, Iron Mike Tyson, who can take you down in five seconds flat in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!? Or is it the classic boss from Sinistar, who mocks you as a ridiculous amount of enemies flood your screen in a way that couldn't possibly be beaten? Try not to scream in rage reading this list of cheap video game characters. You might wake the neighbors.&nbsp;So check out our list of the cheapest video game characters and vote up the ones you think are just unreasonably harsh, whether they're big bosses or playable heavies, Downvote the ones you don't really worry about much.

Pyramid Head (Silent Hill 2)

Whether horror, action, adventure, or anything in between, game developers like to create monsters that terrify you. From creepy little girls to eldritch horrors, this is really why we like to play video games:&nbsp;to slay&nbsp;demons that scare us. Lucky for you, we&#39;ve compiled a list of some of the scariest video game monsters of all time.&nbsp;Vote up the ones that truly frighten you, and downvote the ones that you don&#39;t think are very scary.&nbsp;

From Silent Hill&#39;s Pyramid Head, you get a horror that you can&#39;t escape &mdash; the truly ugly look of your inevitable judgment. In other places, like Resident Evil, you get the utterly gross Lickers, whose tongue will cut you in half, their brains are on the outside of their heads, and they can climb on walls. Then, there&#39;s always the Headcrabs from Half-Life, which will never fail to make you jump out of your seat. Scary monsters in video games are always welcome, if only so that we can end them.&nbsp;

Check out our list of the best video game monsters and vote for your favorites! Then take a look at some of our other video game lists to see what you should be playing next.

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All misogyny aside, games don't portray women all that well. I mean, for every FemShep or Chun-li (or heck, even Cooking Mamas), there seem to be about at least a hundred ladies who only show up because game designers don't know what to do other than tantalize you with some lovin' to their baby-oven. With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the worst Peggy Bundys of gaming, shall we? We're listing the worst <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a> who also happen to be women. They're not bad because they're female, they're bad because they're underwritten.Who are the worst female video game characters? These 10 examples will provide you a foundation to see what fictional ladies aren't up to snuff when it comes to being included in video games. Check out the top 10 worst female video game characters right here.

Weird sex references&nbsp;have always existed in the background of&nbsp;video games, but they've become especially prevalent in&nbsp;the last 20 years. As game technology has caught up with Hollywood, creators are&nbsp;increasingly able to dish out seemingly endless fantasy worlds&nbsp;to delight&nbsp;thirsty players.&nbsp;Developers can now render sex scenes in much greater detail, and even design some scenes to allow&nbsp;player participation.&nbsp;A few&nbsp;studios have managed to push&nbsp;the envelope by&nbsp;delivering&nbsp;some truly raunchy cut-scenes and mini-games for their fans to enjoy.The uptick in polygonal sexuality has resulted in&nbsp;quite a few&nbsp;video game characters who are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-sexually-deviant-superheroes/brent-sprecher" target="_blank">total pervs</a>.&nbsp;Just look at Geralt of Rivia&nbsp;from The Witcher series; the monster hunter&nbsp;gets to sleep with quite a few women, and&nbsp;loves collecting mementos from all of his wild nights in bed (or on the back of a unicorn).&nbsp;Then there are the more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-characters-who-are-sexual-predators/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">predatory</a> protagonists, such as Tim from Braid and James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2. These sexually deviant perverts' desires run much darker than simply wanting to live happily ever after at the end of the game.&nbsp;

Mystique

There are a lot of comic book characters, which means the possibilities for video games are practically endless. But somehow, it always seems like the same few superheroes get their own solo games. Aren't we just a little bit bored of the same characters getting the same games over and over and over? So here, we've pulled up a list of the best comic book characters who absolutely deserve their own solo games, yet have never had one.The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of superheroes</a> who don't have their own video games is way larger than it should be, and characters like Batgirl or Nightcrawler not getting their own games just seems crazy. Don't we deserve a game starring the Joker? How many times are we going to get a Batman game where Jim Gordon's along for the ride before we actually have a game where he's going to take charge?&nbsp;So take a look at our <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of comic book characters</a> without video games, vote up your favorites from Marvel, DC, and beyond. Your votes determine the list order, so represent the superhero you most want to see star in their own video game!

Who are the greatest brothers in video games? Lots of video games hinge on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-video-game-duos/ranker-games" target="_blank">sibling rivalry or familial cooperation</a>. Whether they&#39;re government clones reunited to kick some ass, demonic hellspawn struggling to come to terms with their supernatural powers, or just a couple of hapless plumbers looking to have a good time, some of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> characters in video game history are brothers.

We know we didn&#39;t have to remind you about Mario and Luigi, but what other video game brothers are worthy of recognition? Vote below on your all-time favorite brothers in video games.

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List of all Mass Effect characters, ranked by their popularity among fans of the game. Who is your favorite character from Mass Effect? This list includes both main and side characters, so feel free to vote for even the most obscure characters from the game. Do you find one of these characters to be incredibly annoying? Then downvote them into oblivion and make sure they fall to the bottom of the list. The amazing character design is part of what makes Mass Effect such an amazing title, so vote for whoever you think deserves to be called the greatest. The list you're viewing has a variety of items, like Garrus Valkarian and Liara T'Soni, in it.

Being a dad isn’t easy and that’s doubly true for video game dads. If there’s a father in a video game, chances are his child or spouse has been killed or kidnaped or he's raising his progeny during an alien invasion, a post-apocalyptic fallout or bloody siege. It’s no wonder so many games are based around fatherly revenge.Luckily, there are some guys who, even at the darkest of times, manage to succeed as father figures. Some characters take in orphans, others struggle with fatherhood and strive to be better while some pass down wisdom on the best way to eviscerate an enemy. Regardless of the situation, these characters achieve true dad status - and all without busting out dad jokes or bad dance moves.

In light of Mother's Day this year, no matter who raised you, here's a list that will make you glad that at least you weren't raised by any of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a>. Here's a list of the 10 video game characters who would make the WORST mothers, given their actions in their respective games. If any of these people were mothers, we'd have to call child services STAT.

If dogs hadn’t stolen our hearts first, horses would certainly be human’s best friend. In the world of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/lists/video-games" target="_blank">video games</a>, horses are the best animal companion you could ask for. They’re a quick, natural means of exploring untamed wilderness. Plus, horses will haul all of the spare armor and swords that you just can't bring yourself to part with and listen to you tell yourself that you aren't really a hoarder.Whether heading into unexplored regions or charging into battle, journeying with a horse makes the road a little less lonely and they will always stick by your side even if it means giving their lives. Of course, not all horses are created equal. These are the best horses a gamer could ask for, the ones you want to appear every time you whistle.

Here are the characters with the worst sense of work ethic in video games. These are characters that, despite their &quot;occupation&quot; spend all their time trying to save people or taking lavish vacations, or even just causing the end of the world. Think about it: when have you ever seen Mario do any actual plumbing? Here are the worst workers in video game history.Check out more lists like&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-greatest-video-game-characters-with-daddy-issues/the-master">Video Game Characters With Daddy Issues</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-7-most-accidentally-offensive-video-game-characters/kier-harris">Accidentally Offensive Video Game Characters</a>

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Who are the toughest and greatest video game characters ever? Not all videogame player characters are necessarily heroic, but we take their side anyway, because our fates are intertwined. But who cares about the weenies? This list tackles <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/link-is-doomguy-theory/terrance-w-pryor" target="_blank">only the true badass heroes</a> and protagonists.

The best video game characters immerse us in the story, and eventually gain our sympathy, even if they are anti-heroes (or villains!) And the more badass they are, the more inclined we are to take their side no matter what, and the more powerful we come to feel in controlling them. Even if our princess is constantly hidden in another castle, for some reason...

This is crowdranked list of video game characters, so your votes and lists decide the final order. Which of these popular video game characters do you think is the most badass?

Check out more lists like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-villains">Most Badass Female Villains</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fictional-serial-killers/mark">Most Fantastic Fictional Serial Killers</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rpg-video-games-ever-made">Best RPG Video Games of All Time</a>.

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Kratos

Kratos, the "Ghost of Sparta", is a fictional video game character from Sony Santa Monica's God of War series, which is loosely based on Greek mythology. Kratos first appeared in the 2005 video game God of War, which led to the development of six additional games featuring the character as the protagonist. Kratos also appears as the protagonist of the God of War comic series and novels. He has been consistently voiced by Terrence C. Carson, and Antony Del Rio voiced the character as a child in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
In the series, Kratos embarks on a series of often forced adventures in attempts to avert disaster or to change his fate. He is usually portrayed as being oblivious to all else, often engaging in morally ambiguous activities and performing acts of extreme violence. He is a Spartan warrior who becomes the "Ghost of Sparta" after accidentally killing his family on behalf of Ares' trickery. Eventually revealed to be a demigod, he becomes the God of War after killing Ares. Each adventure forms part of a saga with vengeance as a central theme, providing additional information about Kratos' origins and his relationships with his family and the gods.

Ezio Auditore da Firenze

Ezio Auditore da Firenze is an Italian assassin and fictional character in the video game series Assassin's Creed. He serves as the protagonist of the franchise's series of games set in the Italian Renaissance. He appears in Assassin's Creed II, II: Discovery, Brotherhood, and Revelations, as well as the animated short film Embers. He also makes a brief animated appearance in Assassin's Creed III alongside Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
Starting off as a young noble on a quest for revenge, Ezio is introduced to the order of Assassins, where he slowly learns to overcome his anger and embrace the order's teachings. Rising to the rank of Master Assassin in his later years, Ezio breaks the Borgias' dominance in Italy and restores the order's power, also doing so in Spain, Turkey, and indirectly, China and most of Europe. The character as such, his depiction, personality and development, as well as the chronicling of his entire life have received critical acclaim.

Master Chief

John-117 "Master Chief" is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Halo fictional universe, created by Bungie. Master Chief is a playable character in the series of science fiction first-person shooter video games: Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Outside of video games, the character appears in novels – Halo: The Fall of Reach, Halo: The Flood, Halo: First Strike, and Halo: Uprising – and has cameos in other Halo media, including Halo: Reach, Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, The Halo Graphic Novel, Halo Legends and Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.
Master Chief is essentially the face of the Halo series. The character, as he appears in the double story arcs, can be described as a towering and faceless cybernetically-enhanced supersoldier; save for the first installment of the second story arc, he is never seen without his green-colored armor and helmet. The alias "Master Chief" arises from the two ranks which John holds throughout the later events of the Halo universe. By the end of the third installment of the first story arc, John-117 is canonically promoted, in absentia, to the rank of Master Chief Special Warfare Operator of the Navy.

Scorpion

Scorpion is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. She first appears in Amazing Fantasy #7 and was created by Fred Van Lente and Leonard Kirk.

Lara Croft

Lara Croft is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Square Enix video game series Tomb Raider. She is presented as a beautiful, intelligent, and athletic English archaeologist-adventurer who ventures into ancient, hazardous tombs and ruins around the world. Created by a team at UK developer Core Design that included Toby Gard, the character first appeared in the 1996 video game Tomb Raider. She has also appeared in video game sequels, printed adaptations, a series of animated short films, feature films, and merchandise related to the series. Official promotion of the character includes a brand of apparel and accessories, action figures, and model portrayals. Croft has also been licensed for third-party promotion, including television and print advertisements, music-related appearances, and as a spokesmodel.
Core Design handled initial development of the character and the series. Inspired by Neneh Cherry and comic book character Tank Girl, Gard designed Lara Croft to counter stereotypical female characters. The company modified the character for subsequent titles, which included graphical improvements and gameplay additions.

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Sub-Zero

Sub-Zero is a video game character from the Mortal Kombat series and one of the original characters in the first Mortal Kombat game in 1992. A mainstay of the series, Sub-Zero is the only character who has appeared in every main Mortal Kombat fighting game. The character also appears in many other Mortal Kombat media works such as the Mortal Kombat live action film series and animated series.
The character is a formidable fighter possessing the innate ability to control ice in many forms. In his first return appearance in Mortal Kombat II, it was revealed that the original Sub-Zero had died during the events of the first game and was replaced by his younger brother. In subsequent games, the younger brother remained as Sub-Zero, while the elder brother became Noob Saibot. The most defining trait of the character is his fierce rivalry with his archnemesis Scorpion.
His backstory has been explored in various Mortal Kombat games and other media. Sub-Zero has received positive reception and gained a high popularity, including being featured on multiple lists of the best video game ninja characters.

Agent 47

Agent 47 is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Hitman franchise, created by the Danish company IO Interactive. The franchise currently consists of six Hitman video game titles and the two novels: Hitman: Damnation and Hitman: Enemy Within. A 2007 film adaptation of the game was produced by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation with Timothy Olyphant playing Agent 47. In 2013, Fox International Productions plans to remake Hitman and change the title to Hitman: Agent 47. In this remake, actor Rupert Friend will be taking over the role of Agent 47.

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Nathan Drake

Nathan "Nate" Drake is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Uncharted video game series, developed by Naughty Dog. He appears in all four games: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and will appear in the upcoming sequel, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. He also appears in the motion comic prequel series Uncharted: Eye of Indra. He is played by actor Nolan North, who influenced Drake's personality by ad-libbing segments of the character's dialogue.
Naughty Dog based Drake's appearance and personality on daredevil Johnny Knoxville, actor Harrison Ford, and the heroes of pulp magazines, novels and films. To make him relatable, the character was dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, and given an everyman persona; he is strong-willed, and often jokes and quips. The designers focused on giving him realistic reactions to his environment; for example, he stumbles while running, barely clears objects during leaps, and recognizes the absurdity of the situations in which he finds himself.
Nathan Drake has been called the mascot of the PlayStation 3 game console, and is increasingly identified with the platform.

Doomguy

The Doomguy, commonly known as the Marine and referred to as the Doom Slayer in the rebooted portion of the series, is the unnamed player character in the Doom video game franchise of first-person shooters created by id Software, and its sequels and spin-off media. He is a space marine dressed in green combat armor who does not speak onscreen. 
Considered a symbolic and iconic protagonist and character, the original depiction of Doomguy does not have a defined personality and barely portrays a predefined character. According to designer John Romero, he is meant to represent "the player itself". In 2017, Romero stated that he was the original model of the character for the cover box art.

The Dragonborn

The Dragonborn, the character you play in Elder Scrolls V: SKyrim,  a mortal born with the soul and power of a dragon.

Dante

Dante is a fictional character and the primary protagonist of the Devil May Cry series created and published by Capcom. In the first four games, Dante is a mercenary, private investigator, and demon hunting vigilante dedicated to exterminating them and other malevolent supernatural foes, a mission he follows in pursuit of those that killed his mother and corrupted his brother. He is the son of Sparda, a demon of great power and as a result of his heritage, he possesses numerous powers beyond that of any human, which he uses in combination with a variety of weapons to accomplish his goals. The character also appears in several Devil May Cry novels and manga volumes; and is featured in the 2007 anime TV series. A reboot of the series by Ninja Theory features him in an alternate universe as a young adult fighting against demons. Dante has also appeared as a guest character in multiple crossover games.
The character was designed to fit Devil May Cry game designer Hideki Kamiya's vision of a "cool and stylish" man, and his personality was based on the titular character of the manga series Cobra.

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Leon S. Kennedy

Leon Scott Kennedy is a fictional character in the Resident Evil horror media franchise by Capcom. He debuted as one of the two playable protagonists of the video game Resident Evil 2. Leon later returned as the main character of Resident Evil 4 and as one of the six protagonists in Resident Evil 6. The character was met with positive critical reception.
During the events of Resident Evil 2, Leon is a rookie police officer who arrives in the doomed Raccoon City late for his first day on the job, only to confront a zombie outbreak first-hand. During the course of the game, he teams up with civilian survivor Claire Redfield, rescues the young Sherry Birkin, and is aided by the mysterious Ada Wong. Six years later, in Resident Evil 4, Leon returns as a secret agent for the U.S. federal government assigned to rescue the president's daughter from a sinister cult. In Resident Evil 6, he continues to work for the U.S. government and reunites with Ada and a grown-up Sherry.

Link

Link refers to several different incarnations of the same protagonist of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. Link has been featured in other media from Nintendo, including its merchandising, comic books, and a cartoon series.
Link is depicted as a child, teenager, or adult of the Hylian race, originating from the fictional land of Hyrule. Link often travels through Hyrule, defeating creatures, evil forces, and the series' primary antagonist, Ganon, while attempting to save Princess Zelda and Hyrule. To defeat him, Link usually requires the mystic Master Sword and Light Arrows, or a similar legendary weapon, obtained after many trials and battles, and magical objects or using other items such as musical instruments and weaponry.

Edward Kenway

Edward James Kenway is the main character from The fourth game in the series. was a Welsh-born British privateer. He is the father of Haytham Kenway, the grandfather of Ratonhnhaké:ton, and an ancestor of Desmond Miles. 

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Commander Shepard

Commander Shepard of the Mass Effect video games can be played as either Male or Female. This record is for the Male character.

Marcus Fenix

Marcus Michael Fenix is a fictional character and the primary protagonist from Gears of War video game series. He first appeared in the first and homonymous video game of the series.

Mario

Mario is a fictional character in the Mario video game franchise by Nintendo, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the eponymous protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation. Depicted as a short, pudgy, Italian plumber who resides in the Mushroom Kingdom, he repeatedly rescues Princess Peach from the Koopa villain Bowser and stops his numerous plans to destroy him and take over the kingdom. Mario also has other enemies and rivals, including Donkey Kong and Wario.
Mario is said by many to be the most famous character in video game history. Mario games, as a whole, have sold more than 210 million units, making the Mario franchise the best-selling video game franchise of all time. Outside of the Super Mario platform series, he has appeared in video games of other genres, including the Mario Kart racing series, sports games, such as the Mario Tennis and Mario Golf series, role-playing video games such as Paper Mario and Super Mario RPG, and educational games, such as Mario Is Missing! and Mario's Time Machine. He has inspired television shows, film, comics and a line of licensed merchandise. Since 1995, he has been voiced by Charles Martinet, who first got the role in 1990.

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Solid Snake

Solid Snake is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists of Konami's Metal Gear series created by Hideo Kojima. The Metal Gear Solid games has Japanese voice actor Akio Ōtsuka providing the character's Japanese voice while actor and screenwriter David Hayter provides the character's English voice.
Snake is a combination of a spy, mercenary and special operations agent. A member of FOXHOUND, he is often tasked with disarming and destroying various models of the bipedal nuclear weapon-armed mecha known as Metal Gear. Controlled by the player, he must act alone, supported via radio by commanding officers and specialists. While his first appearances in the original Metal Gear games were references to Hollywood films, the Metal Gear Solid series has given a consistent design by artist Yoji Shinkawa alongside an established personality. The character Solid Snake has been well-received by critics.

Cloud Strife

Cloud Strife is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square's role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII and several of its sequels and spin-offs. He was originally designed by Final Fantasy VII character designer Tetsuya Nomura. Cloud's appearance is marked by spikey blond hair, striking blue eyes, dark clothing and his Buster Sword, which previously belonged to his friend Zack Fair.
In Final Fantasy VII, Cloud is a mercenary and self-proclaimed ex-member of SOLDIER, an elite, genetically augmented military unit operating under the de facto world government, the megacorporation Shinra Electric Power Company. Fighting against Shinra in the resistance group AVALANCHE, and driven by a feud with the primary antagonist, Sephiroth, Cloud learns to accept his troubled past and adapts to his role as a leader. Cloud has also appeared in several other titles outside the Final Fantasy VII continuity, such as Itadaki Street Special, Final Fantasy Tactics, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Ehrgeiz and the Kingdom Hearts series.
Cloud has garnered a primarily positive reception from critics. Described as "iconic," the character has been ranked highly in various published character lists.

Captain Price

Captain John Price is a major fictional character in the Call of Duty series and one of the two main protagonists, appearing as an experienced soldier and a strong leader in the series. He is somewhat compassionate, but can be ruthless at times. Price was well received by critics and fans alike, being listed as the 17th top video game characters of Guinness World Records 2011 Gamers' Edition.
Captain Price first appeared as a British soldier featured in Call of Duty and Call of Duty 2 as a member of the British Army and British SAS during World War II. He appears again as John Price in the Modern Warfare series, where he is playable in two flashback missions in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and in the final mission of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. He is one of the three characters that appeared in all three Modern Warfare games. The others were John "Soap" MacTavish and Nikolai. In every game developed by Infinity Ward there has been a Captain Price.

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Samus Aran

Samus Aran is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Metroid science fiction action-adventure game series by Nintendo. She was introduced in the 1986 video game Metroid.
Samus Aran is an ex-Galactic Federation soldier who turned into an intergalactic bounty hunter, usually fitted with a powered armor suit with weapons that include directed energy weapons and missiles. Throughout the series, she executes missions given to her by the Galactic Federation while hunting the antagonistic Space Pirates and their leader Ridley along with the parasitic energy-draining organisms called Metroids.
Samus has appeared in all Metroid video games and has also been featured in media outside of the series, including the comic book version of Captain N: The Game Master and the Super Smash Bros. series. She is well known as one of the earliest female protagonists in video game history and has remained a popular character over a quarter-century after her first appearance.

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Starkiller

Starkiller, born Galen Marek and also known as The Apprentice, is the Dark Jedi anti-hero main protagonist of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed project. The character's likeness and voice are provided by Samuel Witwer. Raised by Darth Vader, he is made the secret apprentice under the name "Starkiller" due to being potent with using the Force for destructive purposes and described as less of an assassin and more of a "Force wrecking ball". The character's name is taken from Luke Skywalker's original name "Annikin Starkiller".
IGN called Starkiller's story "nice and complete". Game Informer, UGO Networks and GameDaily also gave good reviews. However, GamesRadar has criticized Starkiller's design. In GameSpot's vote for the greatest video game character of all time, Starkiller was eliminated in round 1 against Niko Bellic.


 
 
 Not all videogame characters are necessarily heroic, but these are. This is a list of the most badass video game heroes ever.
 
