We have discussed enough videogames. We have made a list out of old and new videogames by different consoles and therefore it’s about time to give it a different spin. I hereby bring you ten of the coolest video game characters in history. Now, it is not necessary that you agree with me. They are purely assembled here based on vote. I am sure you have played and heard of at least half of these characters. Let us know if we missed any of your favorite characters out. Let us know which one you do not agree with. The characters mentioned below are from the 80s, 90s and very early 2000. Enjoy the read!
10. SEPHIROTH
Sephiroth first appeared in Final Fantasy VII in 1997. Interestingly this guy is a villain. He had this long masamune sword, silver hair and a long black coat. This guy was absolutely epic. He is basically an experiment created with the DNA of Jenova, an alien. He is the leader of the elite Shin-ra forces. He plans to destroy the entire planet. When you finally face him in the game, he is nothing less than a God. You face him as a giant and an angel. Have you played Final Fantasy VII? How many of you are his fans? Let us know in the comments.
9. THE LEMMINGS
The Lemmings first appeared in 1991 when Lemmings came out. It was pure innovation by DMA Design; they are now known as Rockstar North. They were absolute entertainment. You usually start with a battalion of ninety nine of these cute little things, and then you get them to do various tricks in order to save as many as possible. I remember playing this game when I was little; there was this one particular level where I just couldn’t save these things. Ah, poor guys would even kill their own kind for the others to break free. So cool!
8. MASTER CHIEF
This guy first appeared in Halo back in 2001 and I am sure you remember him. This guy has been dominating the world of consoles ever since his debut. His abilities are enhanced, thanks to the cybernetics, and he fights to save the world. I don’t think any of you have seen his actual face; well, that’s because they never intended to show it. You guys remember the battle rifle? He used it to do all his ‘liberation’ work. He never was a man to talk now was he?
7. GUYBRUSH THREEPWOOD
I know this guy is a surprise. He appeared in The Secret of Monkey Island back in the year 1996. If you consider the point and click adventure games, this guy is probably the most lovable characters which is why he is listed here. He is really blundering, he is unable to speak in front of Elaine (his beloved), he is self-conscious and has no manner of grace whatsoever. That’s the reason why many fell in love with him since his debut. I am prepared to bet that most of you reading this article will not even be familiar with this guy.
6. LINK
I am sure you are familiar with this guy. I have seen fights over ‘Link’ or ‘Mario’. Anyway, he appeared in the year 1986 with the release of ‘The Legend of Zelda’. He is one of the most popular console heroes to date. The inspiration of the game came from the childhood memories of Miyamoto. He doesn’t speak when he is little and then he grows into this mature man. He can tackle any challenge you throw his way. The game sold around 50 million copies worldwide. He is one of the most enduring heroes in the gaming world.
5. GORDON FREEMAN
I am sure you are familiar with this name. He is Gordon Freeman, who appeared in Half-Life in 1998. He has ginger hair and wears thick framed glasses. He became a gaming icon soon after his debut. He is a physicist and battles against humans and alien forces. He is part of the team that messes up the experiment and opens up a portal that releases weird beings into the world that he battles with later. I played this game a long time ago. It installed itself with Counter Strike.
4. THE NAMELESS ONE
He appeared in Planescape: Torment. The game was released in 1999, and boy did he redefine epic for me at that time. He is basically immortal and knows nothing about his past. The clues he has about his past, are the tattoos on his body; a body full of scars. You keep playing the game and you realize that he has had a tormented past. He has lived many lives only to painfully die in the end. He returns for revenge. The game was quite fantastic considering the time when it was released. Love this dude!
3. SHODAN
Shodan first appeared in System Shock in 1994. He is probably the most terrifying, disturbing and really memorable evil, video games has ever seen. It started with being a computer core. What you do, is you hack her and turn her into the thing she is. You never really see her in the game and that is perhaps the most terrifying aspect of her. I wonder why I am using her, it should be ‘it’. But you will too, when you actually play the game. The game is chilling to the very core, and is a must play. Do try it if you haven’t already.
2. MARIO
This little monster appeared first in Donkey Kong which came out in 1981 and there is absolutely no way that you are not familiar with him. Well, that actually depends on what age group you belong to. I don’t even feel the need to introduce this guy. He missed the top spot by a dent. He was created by Shigeru Miyamoto. He is also the mind behind Link who is mentioned above. You guys should know that he was first introduced as Jumpman.
1. LARA CROFT
Ah, who does not know her? She is Lara Croft, featured for the very first time in Tomb Raider, released in 1996. She is perhaps one of the youngest video game characters of her kind. She is dynamic, beautiful, reckless and seriously hot. She was even a probable reason for the success of the franchise. Imagine a heavily built dude instead of her; doesn’t appeal that much now does it? What’s even better you ask? The movie. Angelina Jolie, pulled every little bit of Lara Croft off with perfection, wouldn’t you agree?