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Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time
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Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time

Pixels with personality — which video game character left the biggest mark on gaming culture and your memory?

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Arthur Morgan (Red Dead Redemption 2)

The most emotionally complex video game character ever written — Arthur's arc is genuine literary tragedy.

▲ Steady·Score +18
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Pikachu (Pokémon)

Pika Pika — the electric mouse became the face of the highest-grossing media franchise in history.

▲ Steady·Score +14
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Solid Snake (Metal Gear)

Solid Snake (Metal Gear)

Tactical espionage action — Hideo Kojima's soldier-philosopher changed what video game narratives could achieve.

▲ Steady·Score +13
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Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

Gaming's most iconic female character — Lara Croft redefined what game protagonists could look like.

▲ Steady·Score +9
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Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)

Spiky hair and a Buster Sword — Cloud's story of identity and trauma redefined JRPG storytelling.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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Pac-Man

Pac-Man

The yellow disc who launched the arcade era — Pac-Man is the most played video game in history.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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Master Chief (Halo)

The faceless supersoldier who sold 25 million Xboxes — gaming's most iconic sci-fi hero.

▲ Steady·Score +6
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Kratos (God of War)

From rage-fuelled Greek god-killer to stoic Norse father — Kratos has one of gaming's greatest arcs.

▲ Steady·Score +5
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Mario (Super Mario)

Nintendo's plumber is the most recognised video game character on Earth — gaming's original superstar.

▲ Steady·Score +5
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Link (The Legend of Zelda)

The Hero of Time — Link's silent courage and adventures through Hyrule defined action-adventure gaming.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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Joel & Ellie (The Last of Us)

The father-daughter bond that made The Last of Us the greatest narrative in gaming history.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)

Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)

The White Wolf's moral ambiguity and dry wit made The Witcher 3 one of gaming's greatest RPGs.

▲ Steady·Score -1
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