I am one of those who's childhood was defines by those 8-bit console games. Once the computers were more readily available, more and more graphic intensive games were played and legends were made. Some of the characters in these games have created the franchise of games we now know. Some of them changed our perceptions towards how the games are meant to be played.
I am putting the best characters we, the gamers, identify ourselves with.
1. "Mario" from the Super Mario Bros.
Out of all games released so far, none have created a world wide phenomenon like Mario. From the old 8-bit consoles in 90s to the modern Nintendo consoles and spin off PC versions, almost every gamer identify this iconic figure.
2. "Lara Croft" from Tomb Raider
Tomb raider - Lara Croft is without doubt one of the most famous game characters. Started in the 90s with above average graphics at that time, Tomb Raider stole the thunder with it's amazing gameplay and story line. The game was such a hit that there were two movies made on it where Lara Croft's role was played by none other than Angelina Julie.
Even today, tomb raider rules the Xbox One/PS4 world with the latest installation scoring high among gamers.
4. "Master Chief" from Halo
When it comes to characters from First person multiplayer, no one even comes near to Master Chief of Halo. The voice, and the suit is synonymous of MMORPG games since early 2000s when Microsoft revealed the Halo series. Till date, this is the most sold game series fromMicrosoft Studios and with the release of Halo 5 remains unbeatable till date.
I am putting the best characters we, the gamers, identify ourselves with.
1. "Mario" from the Super Mario Bros.
Out of all games released so far, none have created a world wide phenomenon like Mario. From the old 8-bit consoles in 90s to the modern Nintendo consoles and spin off PC versions, almost every gamer identify this iconic figure.
Mario © Nintendo
2. "Lara Croft" from Tomb Raider
Tomb raider - Lara Croft is without doubt one of the most famous game characters. Started in the 90s with above average graphics at that time, Tomb Raider stole the thunder with it's amazing gameplay and story line. The game was such a hit that there were two movies made on it where Lara Croft's role was played by none other than Angelina Julie.
Even today, tomb raider rules the Xbox One/PS4 world with the latest installation scoring high among gamers.
Tomb Raider © Crystal Dynamics. Photo Credit - tlwmdbt
3. "The Unnamed Prince" from Prince of Persia
Every 3rd person action game player is able to identify this legendary game which defined the genre. Prince of Persia was everyone favorite in first decade of the 21st century gaming. Although Ubisoft replaced this series with their Assassin's Creed game series, Prince of Persia till date remains one of the most sold game from the company.
Prince of Persia © Ubisoft. Photo Credit - gracewells533
4. "Master Chief" from Halo
When it comes to characters from First person multiplayer, no one even comes near to Master Chief of Halo. The voice, and the suit is synonymous of MMORPG games since early 2000s when Microsoft revealed the Halo series. Till date, this is the most sold game series fromMicrosoft Studios and with the release of Halo 5 remains unbeatable till date.
Halo © Microsoft. Photo Credit - PhysicalVenom
5. "The Prophet" from Crysis
One of my most favorite games from all time, Crysis takes you through a breath taking journey of "The Prophet" the nano-suit covered marine who fights against the aliens. In all three installments of the game, you'll perhaps see the best graphics possible even today's standards.
Crysis © Crytek. Photo Credit - mobu27
6. "Jill Valentine" from Resident Evil
I still remember when I first played the Resident Evil game almost a decade back. At that point of time, the graphics was awesome and demanding. This was even before the Resident Evil movie series became popular. The character Jill Valentine, although not the primary character in movies, is definitely one of the most popular in the history of games.
Resident Evil Game © Capcom
7. "Red bird" from Angry Birds
Is there a single person in this world who have a smartphone and did not play this game yet? This is a game which defined the mobile gaming. The game starts with multiple small bird characters to kill the "Piggies". However, most prominent among them is "Red", the red bird, the leader of the pack.
Angry Birds © Rovio. Photo Credit - Harshit Sekhon
8. "Sam" from Serious Sam
Sometimes you just want to play a game for fun. Shoot creatures that does not exists and play a game that has absolutely no story and just action. Serious Sam is for you. While the first two installment came out with average graphics, the third was a gaming master piece.
Serious Sam © Croteam. Photo Credit - tapaponga
9. "Duke" from Duke Nukem 3D
Release in the 90s, Duke was the forefront of FPS games along with Quake. The game was the first to portray adult content (posters) and was favorite of 90s kids.
Duke Nukem 3D © GT Interactive. Photo Credit - BagoGames
10. "Kong" from Donkey Kong
Another game from the early console days. The character Donkey Kong inspired by famous King Cong was created by Nintendo and is still a favorite with Nintendo console users. While the game has lost it's popularity, the character still remains one of the most popular in the history of arcade games.
Donkey Kong © Nintendo. Photo Credit - - EMR -
11. "Gordon Freeman" from Half Life
Is there a single FPS games who was born before 2000s and did not play this game? half life is one of the most famous games that used to be bundled with Counter Strike. The game claimed it's latest fame with the reboot Half-life 3.
Half Life © Valve.
12. "Agent 47" from Hitman
Another iconic character from the famous Hitman series. One of the best games that I've ever played. The game revolves around the famous Agent 47 assassinating people, working on assignments and completing them.
Hitman © IO Interactive. Photo Credit - glenn davidson
13. "Marcux Fenix" from Gears of War
Although relatively new and should not be compared with the other legends in terms of popularity, Gears of War have taken Xbox and PC gaming by storm. The MMORPG game revolves around few characters and most visible of them is "Marcux Fenix". His popularity prompted Microsoft to put him in the cover of the latest game Gears of War 4.
Gears of War © Microsoft. Photo Credit - Gamerscore Blog
14. "Pac Man" from Pac Man
The simplest of all and yet one of the most popular games of all times, Pac Man is known and played by almost everybody who have played any form of video games. With thousands of derivative works, this immortal character was part of the latest film "Pixels".
Pac Man © Namco. Photo Credit - oc fernando
15. 'Solid Snake" from Metal Gear
Who doesn't remember when the game was release initially. A master piece from Konami where players had to walk like a ghost and faced one of the toughest challenge for a 3rd person gameplay. The Sold Snake has come a long way. With incredible graphics, this is one of the most loved gaming characters of all time.
Metal gear Solid © Konami. Photo Credit - BagoGames
16. "Cloud Strife" from Final Fantasy
Famous both due to the game and it's graphics, Final Fantasy is a master piece and Cloud strife is the most remembered face. Later portrayed in films, Cloud portrays the character perfectly. Even today, the popularity of this game remains unchallenged.
Final Fantasy © Square. Photo Credit - Marcio Rodgs
17. "Batman" from Arkham City
Needs no introduction.
Batman Arkham City © Rocksteady Studios. Photo Credit - Joshua Livingston
18. "Max Payne" from Max Payne
Famous for the incredible storyline, Max Payne is synonymous to great gaming. With all 3 installments of the games hitting the jackpot, May Payne is already in the diamond league of games ever produced.
Max Payne © Remedy Entertainment. Photo Credit - IK's World Trip
19. "Niko Bellick" from GTA
Most famous among teenagers, the GTA series never failed to Wow modern gamers. With the latest GTA V taking the level into a new heights, millions could identify Niko Bellick (May not be the name) across the world.
Grand Theft Auto © Rockstar. Photo Credit - Videogame Photography
20. "Nathan Drake" from Uncharted
PS4 fans will be exited as soon as they hear about "Uncharted". This legendary game which separates the PS4 world from Xbox One revolves around Nathan Drake, the treasure hunter and his adventures.
Uncharted © Sony Interactive. Photo Credit - xploitme
PS4 fans will be exited as soon as they hear about "Uncharted". This legendary game which separates the PS4 world from Xbox One revolves around Nathan Drake, the treasure hunter and his adventures.TL Gold
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