With consoles and PCs booming, it was only natural for some of the best video game characters to rise among others. When talking about the legendary video game franchises, the best video game characters of all time played a vital role in the story and set the tone for the upcoming sequels. But with so many to choose from, what separates a best video game character from the more forgettable ones?
When talking about the bests and the greats of video games, we are talking about characters like Agent 47, Mario, and Doomguy — the faces of the games they are in. The factor that the great characters in video games share is their memorability. When you turn on the game, their face might be the first you see. The same goes for the marketing material — other video game characters are left on the side while the more important ones take the stage.
Want to test out your knowledge on the subject of video games? Well, we have compiled a list of the most famous video game characters that have graced the world of computer storytelling. Upvote the characters you recognize, and if you want to share anything related to the characters, do so in the comments below.
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#61 Agent 47 (Hitman: Codename 47)
If you encounter a bald man wearing a black suit today, there's a good chance you'll picture a barcode across the rear of his head. A clone created with assassinations in mind, Agent 47 is an emotionless killer who can tell the difference between good and bad decisions. He always seems to sport the classic black suit.
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#62 Sam Fisher (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell)
Sam Fisher, just like Solid Snake, laid the foundation for the stealth genre of games. Although, Fisher is more grounded in reality. He served in the SEALs, getting quite a lot of rewards during his service, became a CIA operative, and, finally, an agent of an NSA secret program — Third Echelon.
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#63 Parappa The Rappa (Parappa The Rapper)
Eminem has nothing on PaRappa Rappa. This cartoon dog is fascinated with rap and donning an eye-popping vivid beanie. The cute dog is also one of the PS1's characters who never ceases to be cheerful. PaRappa became a breakout celebrity because of the initial game's distinctive design and plot, which led to multiple installments and an anime series.
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#64 Samanosuke Akechi (Onimusha 3: Demon Siege)
In the initial and subsequent games in the Onimusha series, Samanosuke plays the lead character and is referred to as Tenkai Nankobo by those he doesn't mercilessly kill. Akechi transforms into an awesome co-lead in Onimusha 3: Demon Siege after starting as a somewhat basic hero in Capcom's first samurai slasher.
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#65 Lohse (Divinity: Original Sin II)
Since she can be taken control of at any point, her path has been quite an emotional roller coaster. She is capable of being coerced into doing terrible things. She must ultimately confront the devil holding millions of souls, including her own, as prisoners. It becomes the stuff of tales to overcome such an enormous struggle and even rise to Divinity.
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