This is an alphabetical list of characters who have appeared in multiple games of Sega's video game franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog; further information on characters who have appeared in one game only may be found in that game's article. Below the surface there was something even more impressive, but also more intangible: his behavior. Some of the lines almost come off as silly in the moment, but multiple playthroughs help cement Josh as a complicated young man ruined by far scarier things than Until Dawns monsters. The Aristocats The Avengers B for Bluey Baby Shark Baby Yoda Back to the Future Bambi Barbie Batman BB-8 Beauty and the Beast Ben 10 Bing Black Panther Blaze and the Monster Machines Blippi Blues Clues Bluey Boss Baby Bugs Bunny Buzz Lightyear C for Cocomelon Call of Duty Captain America Captain Marvel Chelsea Chip N Dale Chuggington Cinderella Nominated. Sam is cynical about the world, yet he is prepared to be convinced otherwise for the sake of the woman he loves, so he sets out on his long journey in search of himself, and of her. In a match against Aston Villa, I took a perfect through ball in stride down the wing, and I could have easily driven on and dusted the keeper. Theres a sense that they have a purpose outside your firsthand experience - that youre an outsider intruding upon something real. And, because shes Mom, she knows all of Isaacs deepest, darkest secrets, which makes her a master of passive aggression as well as aggressive aggression. May 15, 2011. Video game franchises by year of introduction (43 C) ' Video game characters by year of introduction (43 C) 0-9 1950 video games (1 P) 1951 video games (1 P) 1952 video games (1 P) 1955 video games (1 P) 1958 video games (1 P) 1962 video games (2 P) Wait until the house he initially offered you is downgraded to a tent in the likes of Animal Crossing: New Leaf. She dies of heart failure after saving her son (the games protagonist) from drowning. The people, animals, and robots weve loved. But giving Shane a single gift initiates a surprisingly sweet courtship, where hell send me recipes in the mail and refuse to speak to me in person. Doublets Downfall DVONN Draughts English Game Fanorona Game of the Generals Ghosts GIPF Lily Bowen is one of the most tragic companions players will find in the Fallout series. By acting like a dragon that, and by summoning storms of meteors with his iconic roar. Who? Sure, she remains a stubbornly male creation, frowning prettily as she mows down enemies and occasionally emoting with all the conviction of a mailbox. He says it's the last in the Alphabet series, so if you're a fan, you'd better snatch it up while you can. First appearance in a game: 2008 Born to the fancy-pants House of Qarinus, Dorian studied magic at the Circle of Carastes, but despite being a prize student, his love of dueling landed him in all sorts of bother. In 2018s God of War, he retains his skills as a warrior, but is now a father whose gruff, tough-love approach to parenting belies a touching capacity for love and tenderness toward his son, and a deep grief for his late wife. Inspired by the unnamed pooch that appears in the first two Mad Max films, Dogmeats original name was. ahem, "Dogsh*t" at least around the offices of Interplay Productions back in the late 90s. The plot or a narrator leads us down a path, and we see it through to its end willingly. What Remains of Edith Finch is a retelling of a cursed familys stories, filtered through Finchs eyes. When she finally stops running from Part of Madeline and instead joins forces with her, theyre both stronger for it. They make for a well-written mismatched road trip duo. First appearance in a game: 2007 It was developed and published by Nintendo. Set on a train journey, the games various puzzles wonderfully allow us insights into the siblings relationship, which has been shaped by loss. Last updated: August 30, 2013. Shepards Turian BFF might just be the best virtual sidekick ever. Aloys upbringing as an outcast from her tribe imbues her with an unfailing sense of moral clarity on her quest to discover who she is. In video games, mothers are often portrayed as villains, or they are killed in order to catalyze the heros journey. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, shes the pure, helpful pal opposite Tom Nooks thieving landlord eyes. But Rocksteady Studios Arkham trilogy offers us an intimate look at the pair. Not only is Shovel Knight a stylishly designed character that stars in one of the decades best retro-inspired platformers, he also represents something much larger than himself. It also helps that Parvati is voiced by the extraordinary Ashly Burch. Video Games Characters by Alphabetical Order - YouTube #Shorts #GamesA list of video game characters by alphabetical order, this is not a popularity contest so some more important. Source Pastebin and Kotaku. Thats it, Stevie boy; give Mario and his cronies a brick-based beatdown. Celebrating 50 Years of Games with the iconic video game characters that have a special place in history and our hearts. First appearance in a game: 2002 Borowskis not always likable, but shes always relatable. And his moral outrage is the only tear of optimism that film noir is willing to shed: that the bad guys will be gotten, by the book or not. Keep reading to find out which icons made it into the top 25, and who gets the trophy for being the most iconic video game character in 2021 Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more! Isabelle protec, but more importantly, she attac. First appearance in a game: 2014 Her quest line in that game also tells a wonderful and important story, one that ties back into the characters writer on a very personal level. Shes chill but shes no pushover, and she sticks to her morals even when theyre badly tested. Super Smash Bros. De Witt is a standard video game hero: a violent man with a dark past. In a heartless (and kind of ingenious) f**k you! to players, the game actually throws two Pyramid Heads at you during one of Silent Hill 2s closing battles. Rachel Weber is the US Managing Editor of GamesRadar+ and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Geralt of Rivia. Lee is an escaped convict in the midst of a zombie outbreak who finds himself caring for a frightened, vulnerable girl called Clementine. Notable appearance: The Curse of Monkey Island. Eventually, he turns his talents to running an orphanage and being a dad. You rescue them, obviously, you monster. As the first female player character in a mainline Assassins entry, Melissanthi Mahut absolutely nails the role, giving Kassandra a serious yet also charmingly sassy side. From there we get to know this highly likable chap, who just wants to get through life with as little hassle as possible while cracking excruciating skeleton puns. Stacy Monday, May 16, 2011 at 8:05 PM. Turok in our Nintendo 64 Anniversary Tribute. But behind Isabelles sparkling, there is a certain rage, which she let out when she was revealed to be in Super Smash Bros. Yup, Mojangs blocky cover star actually has a name. BK is her friend but hes an asshole, and Mira works a lot to get him to be a better person. Brandishing a knife roughly as long as a school bus, the relentless butcher sinisterly scrapes his sword-like weapon across many a surface in pursuit of James Sunderland in Silent Hill 2. If the Hero remains a do-gooder though, the pup will be a very happy boy who children rush to pet. His forename comes from the Deluxe Paint tool used to create his sprite, and his surname is lifted directly from P.G. The sensitive handling of Chloes mental health and addiction issues makes her not only one of the most iconic characters of the 2010s but one of the most truly three-dimensional to ever appear in a video game. (Image credit: Capcom) First appearance in a game: 2001. Notable appearance: Onimusha 3: Demon Siege. But its in the later episode, the more narrative-focused Left Behind, that she comes into her own alongside Riley, a teenage friend who has joined a radical group of fighters. Oxenfree is a superb narrative game in which the player helps to shape Alexs personality through her responses. While the first title in the Watch Dogs series explored how hacking could complement a gritty vigilante justice angle, the sequel, Watch Dogs 2, placed those talents in the hands of a more engaging and relatable protagonist. Steered by justice and a sense of honor, its a real pity Onmishua died a relatively early death. If you search YouTube for the final episode of the first season of Telltales The Walking Dead, youll find a miniature industry of players recording their own emotional responses to its devastating finale. Shane is an aimless, depressed alcoholic who stocks shelves at the local JojaMart. Life Is Strange is much more than a high school time-travel fable. Super Mario World. Thwarting her is more satisfying than beating a thousand Dark Souls bosses. First introduced in Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, Sylvanas has gone through one of the most satisfying story arcs in WoW history. 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Willow Pape is, hands down, the pettiest mean girl Ive ever encountered in video games. The cuddly hound is also one of the most relentlessly upbeat characters on the PS1. Handsome Jack doesnt have an arc or a greater point hes just a smug, theatrical jackass, and while hes fun to hate, part of me cheered for him until the end. Leafeon Cosplay by Jessica Nigri. Kirsten Geary, the Illuminati faction leader for supernatural horror game The Secret World, breaks the mold in brilliant style. As performed by voice actor Melissanthi Mahut, the Spartan misthios feels fully alive. Dont miss the rest of Polygons end-of-decade coverage. In Borderlands 2, he is a constant presence throughout the game. Ultimate is quite simply the ultimate Smash Bros. game. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Tricos mishmash of cat, bird, dog, and deer was animated so lovingly that it was easy for many players to see a beloved pet in his large brown eyes. MMORPG quest givers are often enablers. Either outcome is a fitting end, whether the player views Clay as an avenging antihero or another crook who succumbs to greed. Despite the fact that I cannot understand what theyre saying when they sing, these representatives of the amazing music in Splatoon are pop icons. I liken it to having Matthew McConaughey in your adventuring party. Throughout Ninja Theorys thoughtful game, she struggles with her own psychosis, which she believes to be a curse wrought by demons. Unlike his series counterpart, Aiden Pearce a lone wolf fighting back against the system Holloway is the leader of a movement. In a world of over-the-top crime capers and big-time heists, Grand Theft Auto 5s Lester Crane provides a humble counterpoint. I would feed Danny scoring chances all day, like grapes to a lover. Hell take the fall to protect his pals, even if it means a long stretch inside. For most of the adventure that the titular Owlboy goes on, the silence around him is filled with the ruminations, opinions, and feelings of others, leaving Owlboy with only the ability to let his actions speak for him. Classics like Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Link, Solid Snake, Donkey Kong. There are 101 characters listed here. But Elizabeth is more interesting. Jaina Proudmoore from WoW Cosplay & Art Gallery. Catherines thing is spying on her enemies and waving a glass of Champagne, imperiously, at her foolish foes. Over the years, the old man has definitely grown on me. A different kind of trauma altogether. 76. The 50 Most Iconic Video Game Characters of All Time All your favorite characters and even a few surprises! However, it isnt until the games final moments that Owlboy reveals he can speak, and despite the emotional turmoil others have set upon him, he only wishes to know if everyones OK. With a few sentences, the facade built around him crumbles, and the game reveals a character with one of the biggest hearts this decade. Mercifully, the Dragonborn and a trio of Nordic heroes send Alduin packing through time thanks to the power of an Elder Scroll. We couldve gotten something so bland from these two characters, but Rocksteadys understanding of their need for one another helped them blossom. Not only is she the cover woman of a competitive shooter, but shes a gay woman and thats been important for a lot of fans who may not have otherwise seen queer characters in blockbuster video games. Shes been missing ever since though a version of her does appear in The Sims 4, admittedly in an alternate timeline. It never gets old. Weve mixed together original characters as well as some whove been around for a while, but who made an especially interesting contribution in the last 10 years. alphabetical list of video game characters Solid Snake is named after "Snake Plissken," played by Kurt Russel in the movie Escape from New York. Its a leftfield choice until you remember Kurosawa was deeply influenced by classic John Ford Westerns, and that many of his films were adapted again for a wild west setting. Pick one: Johnny Klebitz (GTA 4) Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat) Jax (Mortal Kombat) Jade (Mortal Kombat) Jet the Hawk (Sonic Riders) Juliet Starling (Lollipop Chainsaw) Judgement (House of the Dead 2) Judas (The Binding of Isaac) The Big Boss character lost a lot with the switch from series regular David Hayter to celebrity voice talent Kiefer Sutherland. But Venom Snake makes the list because he isnt the hero. This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. From roughing it in the elven slums of Tevinter Imperium to joining the Inquisition to help stop societal ills, Pavus is as complicated as his mustache is magnificent. Monika wants to be loved, but the dating sim part of Doki Doki doesnt even include a route for her. The goose became one of the biggest memes of 2019 because its a horrible little bastard. But Monika learns her lesson; she realizes the best way to love the player is to let them be free, which is poetically conveyed in the games ending song. Willows dialogue from accusing me of flirting with her ex to starting rumors about me on Twitter is so delightfully over the top and campy that I cant help but get sucked into the drama. Destiny can be very dark and overly serious at times, but Norths Ghost delicately threads the needle between lifting you up and letting you know things just got real. The Polygon team picked these favorites based on various criteria, including characters that are transportive, convincing, funny, original, moving, or unusual. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Notable appearance: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. First appearance in a game: 2007 The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. But then, faced with the hideously charred remains of a family, Biggs busts out. John Romeros icon goes by many names. Rocking one of the most instantly recognizable silhouettes in all of gaming, this man-shaped stack of bricks is the enduring symbol of Minecraft. Waaaaaay before The Mandalorian, Isaac Clarke made hiding your face carbonite cool. She also has a drinking problem. In Untitled Goose Game, the goose spends its time tailing, teasing, and torturing the various citizens of an idyllic village. Notable appearance: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell. Henry is Firewatchs protagonist, but its his unseen boss Delilah who delivers the storys most layered, intriguing, and mysterious subject. The first human specter, the fearless vanguard, and leader of the Normandys crew. Woodehouses Blandings stories. Its been an incredible decade for character design, in which facial capture technology has helped burnish excellent performances by actors and voice actors. The picture that comes through is of a funny and creative young woman with a tender and rebellious heart. A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon, By submitting your email, you agree to our, The 70 best video game characters of the decade, Sign up for the But in Skyrim, he is a pacifist who resides atop a mountain, contemplating his own nature and, like a monk of old, battling with his innate desires. Hes trauma in a leather trench coat; a man who, having lost everything, somehow contrives to lose even more. He is destined for the top job, though his inept rule ends badly. 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