10 Awesome Video Game Characters We Wish Were Real
There's no shortage of cool video game characters out there.
Heroes, villains, monsters and supporting characters can all have fan followings, and
there are so many we love it'd be almost impossible to choose just a handful of favorites.
But what about characters you'd want to meet in real life?
Here are ten awesome video game characters we wish were real.
Sam Fisher (Splinter Cell series) When the free world is threatened, Sam Fisher
is the combination everyman and super-spy we all wish would sneak silently to the rescue.
This American secret agent is supremely skilled, able to infiltrate just about any building
without killing anyone or getting caught.
He's also a gruff, likable dad-type, a middle-aged veteran operative whose handlers sometimes
tease him about his aging bachelor ways.
But most importantly, he's a righteous man who stands by his principles, even at great
personal risk.
Sam Fisher never acts dishonorably or bends the rules for his own benefit, and for that,
above all else, we wish he really existed.
Epona (The Legend of Zelda series) Link's famous horse never says a word, but
she doesn't have to: Epona is a force of nature.
Just one simple tune on the Hero of Time's trusty ocarina and she'll come running, ready
to take her friend and master wherever he may need to go.
Epona is faithful, intelligent, and unstoppable in the field, carrying her rider to safety
and performing daring jumps with ease.
Since her introduction in The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, Nintendo has tried replacements,
including The Wind Waker's talking boat, the King of Red Dragons, but if we could choose
one faithful, slightly mystical companion to aid us on our own epic quests, we'd pick
Epona in a heartbeat.
Samus Aran (Metroid series) This interstellar bounty hunter is a one-woman
army.
She's so powerful, skillful, and determined that entire planets full of her enemies get
thrown into panic at the first sign of her coming.
Samus is a force for order and peace in the universe, using a suit of advanced alien technology
to shield herself from enemy weapons, double-jump in the air, and even curl into a small, armored
ball that can sneak through tight spaces no normal human could access.
We'd like nothing more than to meet her at a spaceport, buy her a drink, and say “thanks”
for keeping all of us safe.
Thrall (WarCraft series) The first leader of the Orcish race on Azeroth,
this shrewd military strategist and monstrously powerful shaman is also a visionary chieftain
to his people, seeking peace with humanity and communion with the planet, despite being
a stranger in a strange land.
Thrall is deeply connected to the earth, and very spiritual; he trusts his instincts, but
often seems wise beyond his years.
Over time, his role as a leader of the Horde has changed, and he's no longer their Warchief
– but he'll always be ours.
We'd love to meet him and learn from his insight and experience.
Amaterasu (Okami series) Nothing makes a mythological Japanese sun
goddess more likable than transforming her into a beautiful white wolf with mystic powers.
Okami is an underappreciated classic, and Amaterasu herself
is a big part of what makes the game so special: she moves with supernatural grace, and defeats
enemies with graceful combat and a few deft strokes of a mystic brush.
This world can sometimes seem full of doom and gloom; when the going gets tough, we'd
love to see Amaterasu out there, brightening things up and bringing some sunshine back
into the world.
Yoshi (Super Mario series) He doesn't say much, but Mario's ever-faithful
dinosaur companion is much more than just a ride.
Yoshi is a true friend, and an awesome character in his own right.
He can drive a go-kart, play tennis, eat just about anything, and even babysit.
Best of all, he's resilient; even when he falls down helping Mario get a leg up, it's
never long before he pops back up again, hungry and ready to go.
If Yoshi was real, we'd never want to stop going on adventures with him.
Alyx Vance (Half-Life 2) Sure, there's a lot to like about Dr. Gordon
Freeman, the main protagonist of the Half-Life series.
But if he were real, he'd probably be kind of dull: he never says a word!
That could get old pretty fast.
For our money, we'd much rather meet his brave, resourceful, and much more talkative counterpart
instead.
Alyx Vance is handy with tools and deadly in a fight.
She has a vulnerable side, but she knows how to keep a stiff upper lip and stay motivated,
no matter how tough things get.
She's also got a dry sense of humor that cracks us up.
If Alyx existed, we'd be proud just to say we knew her, and honored to be her friend.
Lara Croft (Tomb Raider series) This is a bit of a no-brainer.
Who wouldn't want to meet the most famous and recognizable female video game character
ever created?
Lara has it all: money, smarts, skills, determination, and a life of never-ending adventure and intrigue.
Whether she's learning the ropes of climbing, jumping, and surviving trap-filled ruins,
or playing it cool with a one-liner and a pair of deadly handguns, this expert tomb
raider always manages to come out on top.
We'd love just to run across her in a dingy port bar somewhere and listen to her tell
her amazing stories all night.
Master Chief (Halo series) When it comes to badass soldiers, there are
plenty of video game examples, but there's only one Master Chief.
Like some kind of cyborg super-soldier mix of all the best, bravest, and most memorable
big-screen tough guy heroes, from Clint Eastwood's “man with no name,” to Sly Stallone's
unstoppable John Rambo, and even a bit of George C. Scott's stern, swaggering General
Patton.
Whether we're facing down Covenant forces or just getting ready to deploy somewhere
overseas, there's no other video game character we'd rather have backing us up in the field.
Batman (Batman: Arkham series) When it's time to clean up the streets, there's
only one video game character we know can get the job done with room to spare: Batman,
the shadowy alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne.
The Dark Knight can single-handedly change the tone and tempo of a whole city, just by
being in it; criminals fear him, and civilians – though sometimes troubled by his use of
force – generally like having him around.
He's a genius detective and a master martial artist, and totally incorruptible.
If we ever found ourselves surrounded by bad guys or on the run from a deadly criminal,
there's no one we'd rather have on our side, waiting in the shadows to turn the tables
and save the day.
Outro Which video game characters do you wish were
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