Post 14 - Top Ten Fav Video Game Characters

TOP TEN FAVORITE VIDEO GAME CHARACTERS

I find it really hard to pinpoint favorites. I have such a hard time picking favorite games and characters because there's so much I know I haven't gotten a chance to play, and characters that I need to experience..but let's start things off anyways.

I don't think they'll be in any real order.

1) Batman (Arkham Asylum)
I know, I know, he's not REALLY a video game character, but I had way too much fun kicking ass as the dark night in this game. The second one is on my most anticipated list and I just couldn't leave him off the list, so deal with it!

2)Nathan Drake (Uncharted series)
I loveeee playing uncharted for many reasons, gameplay is solid, story is great, overall fun game, but the big one, the awesomeness that is Nathan Drake. He's easilly one of the funniest and most entertaining characters I've ever played, especially when he just says what you're thinking, hilarious, entertaining, perfect.

3)Kratos (God of War)
While he may seem over rated to some people Kratos is just an all around fantastic character. While the game is at heart, a hack & slash, the developing team puts a lot of work into the story which really makes it go the extra mile as a game. And playing Kratos is just, so fun, power of the gods, and detrimental fighting skills, makes playing him a bloody good time. haha, get it? Bloody? Shut up I'm funny...

4) Link (Legend of Zelda)
The wonderful protagonist who never speaks, Zelda's been providing me mass amounts of gaming pleasure since I was a kid. There's not much else to say beyond that. He's just awesome.

5) Megaman (Megaman)
I've loved Megaman from a young age, but I must admit, my favorite version of megaman is from the first 3 megaman Battle Network games. They were some of the first games I got on my Gameboy Advance and I remember wasting full days playing the game and listening to Goldfinger.

6) Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney)
When I first saw the Phoenix Wright games, I was a little skeptical, I had no idea that a game about being an Attorney could be so damn fun. Well, they are damn fun and Phoenix is a damn fun character (it helps that he has my name too)

7) Secret Apprentice (Star Wars Force Unleashed)
Now, I've always been a big Star Wars fan, and any of the games that involved Lightsabers were my favorite. Now since the other games allow you to create your own character, and pick your destiny, you can't really use them as character examples, that's where Force Unleashed comes in. I adored this game and assuming the role of dark apprentice was fantastic. As a moral rule I typically always stick to the right side of the law when games allow you to choose between good and evil. This game really gives you the full spectrum, and it's amazing. I've got this game on both PSP and PS3 and they're so different that it keeps the experience totally fresh.

8) Solid Snake (Metal Gear Series)
Now, I've JUST started getting into the Metal Gear series (I know, shame on me) and while I find them challenging, they're also extremely fun and extremely innovative. In turn, Solid Snake is just a great and hilarious character to play, while remaining completely bad ass. I've added him to this list because he's so fresh in my mind as a bad ass and I'm really looking forward to getting deeper into the story.

9) Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)
How could I not? Cloud isn't even a character I would consider amazing, but he is one of the first people I thought of when Corey asked me this question. Whether it be because I know Cloud is HIS favorite character or what, I had to find a place for him on this list. I needed at least one FF character on this list, and Cloud made the cut, followed closely by a few others.

10) Dante (Devil May Cry)
What can I say? Dante is a bad ass, and playing him makes ME feel like a bad ass. His character over all is just a really cool guy with witty remarks and a quick gun. This is a character with personality and he knows it.

Well, That's it then guys, I know it's not the best but I'm horrible at lists. if there's anything you want to question me on, characters you'd like to comment on let me know!

For now, I have a real life sonic in my house that I need to go play with! Till next time!

- Hybrid Phoenix

(Originally Posted on Phoenix Ignition. Written by: Amanda Coneen)
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