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Your favorite female character of this generation
- Thread starter butman
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Velvet, Tales of Berseria
Great choice, wanted to say her. It was really interesting to see a primary female protagonist in an older sister role specifically.
This is mine too. I HATE playing snipers OR a healer but her design was so amazing good that I forced myself to play a role I wouldn't otherwise.
Ana from Overwatch. I like her design a lot
We have seen in this generation several female characters that stand out without necessarily being protagonists or that you can control.
Following this. Which female characters stand out above the rest?
My vote goes to:
Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower
The most badass female character in videogame history.
The first time i saw lady maria she instantly reminded me of a female version of alucard. Actually in a lot of ways i always felt like bloodborne felt like how a modern day castlevania game should be.
Max and Chloe from Life is Strange. That game worked for me like few others, and it wouldn't have if I didn't care so much about those characters.
Additional shout-outs to Aloy (Horizon) and Sadie Adler (RDR2).
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Also, while mostly heroic characters have been listed, I want to give a mention to Frau Irene Engel from the Wolfenstein games. She would easily win my vote as this generation's best villain, period.
Additional shout-outs to Aloy (Horizon) and Sadie Adler (RDR2).
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Also, while mostly heroic characters have been listed, I want to give a mention to Frau Irene Engel from the Wolfenstein games. She would easily win my vote as this generation's best villain, period.
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Kassandra is obviously the best, but Evie Frye and Anne Bonny/Mary Read are damn great as well. Probably one of the best things AC has done this gen is make female characters so prominent and well written, after mostly getting the shaft during AC1-3.
Definitely Mythra
Between Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Torna, she goes through some awesome character development and had the best arc
Between Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Torna, she goes through some awesome character development and had the best arc
Susie, followed by many including Undyne, Lady Maria, the Plain Doll, Eileen, Ana Amari, Elma, and Lora.
Oh yeah, and the Voice of Naga, if she counts.
Oh yeah, and the Voice of Naga, if she counts.
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Probably Aloy, though I found her mindset to be almost unbelievably modern, even with the sight she had. Still nice to have her call out everyone's bullshit.
Wildcard, but I'm also going to give a shoutout to Nora Salter from Infinite Warfare
She fit with the setting and so wasn't a wild personality, but she was a very good partner and had a strong rapport with Reyes. Their camaraderie was above and beyond anything else in the history of the series, and most other shooters. Hell, games in general. You could sense the long history and respect they had for each other, but there were still moments of tension when it comes to making difficult sacrifices.
It's a shame there will never be a sequel starring her.
Wildcard, but I'm also going to give a shoutout to Nora Salter from Infinite Warfare
She fit with the setting and so wasn't a wild personality, but she was a very good partner and had a strong rapport with Reyes. Their camaraderie was above and beyond anything else in the history of the series, and most other shooters. Hell, games in general. You could sense the long history and respect they had for each other, but there were still moments of tension when it comes to making difficult sacrifices.
It's a shame there will never be a sequel starring her.
Yennefer of Vengerberg - The Witcher 3
Cassandra Pentaghast - Dragon Age Inquisition
Madeline - Celeste
Nia - Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Evie Frye - Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Kate Marsh - Life is Strange
Eileen the Crow - Bloodborne
Agreed, except...Welsh. Very important distinction.
Cassandra Pentaghast - Dragon Age Inquisition
Madeline - Celeste
Nia - Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Evie Frye - Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Kate Marsh - Life is Strange
Eileen the Crow - Bloodborne
Agreed, except...Welsh. Very important distinction.
I've definitely gotten a lot out of Nier Automata despite never playing it or knowing anything about it beyond what its characters look like.
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Elma (Xenoblade Chronicles X)
Urbosa (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)
Fury (Darksiders III)
Hat Kid (A Hat in Time)
Urbosa (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)
Fury (Darksiders III)
Hat Kid (A Hat in Time)
Aloy from Horizon, Kassandra from AC Odyssey, Billie Lurk from Dishonored and Sadie Adler from RDR2 get honorable mentions, but the clear winner is
Chloe Price of Life is Strange fame
Chloe Price of Life is Strange fame
Oh yes she was great! Hope they don't just turn her into a villain in the sequel, I want more of her but not boss fights.I really think Freya from God of War deserves more mentions.
I also really liked Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn even though she made me annoyed everytime she talked since the mocap and facial animations were so bad, really liked her looks, original with a design that was just plain awesome.
I liked Lara Croft too in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, very easy on the eyes and much more confident than in the previous games.
Karen in Red Dead Redemption was nicely designed as well and very unique these days when everybody is slim.
I like Hat Kid from a Hat in Time. And Sadie Adler from RDR2.
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Basically all the main girls from Xenoblade 2 are amazing characters with tons of personality and great character development, I love them so much.
Then there's Madeline from Celeste who is surprisingly relatable.
Lillie from Pokémon Sun and Moon, and her mother Lusamine. Damn they really nailed them this time, Lillie became instantly iconic.
And D.Va from Overwatch which is just everything cool mixed into a single person.
Then there's Madeline from Celeste who is surprisingly relatable.
Lillie from Pokémon Sun and Moon, and her mother Lusamine. Damn they really nailed them this time, Lillie became instantly iconic.
And D.Va from Overwatch which is just everything cool mixed into a single person.
Kyoko Kuremi in digimon story cyber sleuth. I didn't like her design/outfit though, it's some slutty garbage
Hey, if this thread already has plenty of people lusting after 2B and Kat. I can't see why i shouldn't post my waifu too.
Especially since unlike those two, she was specifically designed to be hated for no reason.
Bea Santello from Night in the Woods is an excellent contender!
Melancholy foil to the main character. More depth than her image or initial actions lead you to believe. Quick-witted. She's awesome.
Persona 5 Best WIFE
I'm not taking it back!
Melancholy foil to the main character. More depth than her image or initial actions lead you to believe. Quick-witted. She's awesome.
Persona 5 Best WIFE
I'm not taking it back!
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Might be the best post in this thread.
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I was pleasantly surprised yeah! Like, you don't get that much info about her in XBC2 main game but she, and the rest of the Torna drivers come off as chill and sensible and responsible.
Ana from Overwatch. I like her design a lot
Good call. Ana would probably also be my choice if we are talking purely about character design (both visually and mechanically).
My contribution though:
Yennifer from Witcher 3.
She is human in a way I think few characters are ever allowed to be. She is badass, cruel, kind, loving, vindictive, vulnerable, warm, cold, etc. all over the span of one game.
Queen Meve in Thronebreaker is out of this world. Probably the most badass of all time. People owe it to themselves to play this game. You have no idea what she goes through. Incredible game, incredible protagonist.
