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[Nightfall]

I haven't seen one of these yet... shocking.
So, I will plead my case for Samus Aran. For those of you who don't know, SHE is the female hero of the Metroid series... Metroid, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Metroid Prime Hunters, and all eleven Metroid games.
So who do you think is the best video game hero?

[Feld0]

None other than the true underdog of the Mario series himself, Yoshi! This happy-go-lucky dinosaur may be cute and cuddly, but he's a dangerous predator and can put up a hell of a fight. Just ask Bowser how many thousand soldiers this guy has feasted on.

Despite his no-regrets attitude towards murdering Bowser's forces, Yoshi has an incredibly kind heart and strongly believes in peace, justice, and helping others out however he can (these are traits common to most Yoshis that we have seen, by the way - much like how humans have a degree of natural aggression hardwired into them, Yoshis seem to have a similar degree of benevolence hardwired into them). Look at all the times he has thanklessly let Mario use him as a running footstool to clear the most formidable of pits. Eight of his predecessors risked their lives to cross Yoshi's Island, infiltrate 16 hostile bases, and survive a trip through deep wilderness where everything was out to kill them, all to bring a random baby that fell out of the sky to his parents... twice.

You might not be a Nintendo fan, but you've got to at least have some respect for Yoshi and his species.

By the way, I wrote a lengthy two-page essay for my English 10 final exam on Yoshi, and totally aced it.

[Dave247]

Hmmm... i've played so many games it just makes it really hard to chose just one... Also I can't remember a lot of them right now too

[SylveonBL]

None other than the true underdog of the Mario series himself, Yoshi! This happy-go-lucky dinosaur may be cute and cuddly, but he's a dangerous predator and can put up a hell of a fight. Just ask Bowser how many thousand soldiers this guy has feasted on.

Despite his no-regrets attitude towards murdering Bowser's forces, Yoshi has an incredibly kind heart and strongly believes in peace, justice, and helping others out however he can (these are traits common to most Yoshis that we have seen, by the way - much like how humans have a degree of natural aggression hardwired into them, Yoshis seem to have a similar degree of benevolence hardwired into them). Look at all the times he has thanklessly let Mario use him as a running footstool to clear the most formidable of pits. Eight of his predecessors risked their lives to cross Yoshi's Island, infiltrate 16 hostile bases, and survive a trip through deep wilderness where everything was out to kill them, all to bring a random baby that fell out of the sky to his parents... twice.

You might not be a Nintendo fan, but you've got to at least have some respect for Yoshi and his species.

By the way, I wrote a lengthy two-page essay for my English 10 final exam on Yoshi, and totally aced it.

Yoshi is my favorite character as a mario hero. (Bowser jr. being my fav. Mario villain).

So who do I choose out of all the games...

I say its a tie between Yoshi and Sonic for me.

[Arylett Dawnsborough]

Hrm. I don't usually pay attention to video game heroes (at least, the main heroes of the games), but I think Squall of Final Fantasy VIII is one of the more developed and better heroes I've seen. He really feels like an actual person, having a personality that very much so resembles mine. I can relate to him so much. His fear of being rejected because of his past experiences, and staying distant from people. How he feels cold and alone, and like his friends aren't really friends so much as just people around him. And how he gets thrust into a position of leadership that he doesn't want, and has a bunch of people who need his support. He doesn't know how to give it to them because he's essentially created a wall around himself. But then... he finds a person that he falls in love with, and she helps him truly realize that not everyone will reject him, as his wall comes crashing down and he develops into a more well-rounded person.

His character development resembles my life so much it's almost ridiculous. That's why I love him.

Of non-main characters, but technically still heroes, I quite enjoy Princess Garnet and Yuna of FFIX and FFX respectively. Garnet has a sort of resolve and courage in spite of being naive, and a lot of self-doubt and blaming that makes her feel more real. She may seem like your stereotypical weak heroine, but she's actually quite intelligent and well-read. She manages to trick the more street smart Zidane into having some sleeping weed so she can escape to her country to try to talk her mother out of causing war and havoc all over the world. I really feel for her plight, and watch her grow a little less naive on their journey. Garnet has this sort of urge to prove herself, that she can do things on her own. She wants to be treated like a big girl and doesn't want to be defendant on people, which reminds me of me. But feels ashamed when she must depend on people, and guilty. There's a huge weight on her shoulders with the events that happen throughout the game. Also, she can summon. And I LOVE summoners.

Yuna can also summon, and has a similar sort of resolve and determination. She has this need to smile in spite of the worst situations, and feels she has to put up a facade to deal with it. Keep suffering through the bad, keep this pilgrimage alive for all of Spira. She does things for others, not for herself. And in time, develops and learns from Tidus that sometimes, you have to be selfish and screw tradition. She becomes less traditional, but already at the start shows more of an openness towards new things than most of the other characters as evidenced by how she doesn't immediately reject Tidus saying he's from Zanarkand.This openness is also something I admire. She really seems like the dreamer type.

...I really should do FF character analysises. This is really fun.

[Vicke]

I dont think Yoshi counts as a hero. Or dose he?
How ever, Link from the Zelda series is pretty cool.
But i think Donkey Kong and Kazzoie are my favorites.

[SylveonBL]

I dont think Yoshi counts as a hero. Or dose he?
How ever, Link from the Zelda series is pretty cool.
But i think Donkey Kong and Kazzoie are my favorites.

Technically, because of Yoshi's island and Yoshi's story, he was.

Edited by RaccoonBL, 14 May 2012 - 01:47 AM.

[Aero The Fox!]

While I should say Sonic, since he is from my favorite video game series, I actually will have to say that Link is my favorite video game hero. He's so awesome that he literally has been reincarnated for each game (excluding Majora's Mask, that was the one from Ocarina of Time), and with each incarnation having a completely different personality. The only incarnation of Link who I don't like is the one from Twilight Princess. He was way too bland for my liking. My very favorite, on the other hand, is the one from Wind Waker, who was freakin' hilarious. So, uh... yeah. Guess that's it.

[Aodeus]

or


Actually, nevermind, it's definitely the 2nd guy. Saved the world much more than most other characters.

Edited by Prince Dusk, 14 May 2012 - 03:07 AM.

[Bugz]

Marcus Fenix. He is badass and kills monsters with chainsaw gun.

[Fox]

I dont think Yoshi counts as a hero. Or dose he?
How ever, Link from the Zelda series is pretty cool.
But i think Donkey Kong and Kazzoie are my favorites.

Yoshi is definitely a hero...

Plus he assists Mario and Luigi in aid of their adventure(s)!

Edited by Fox, 14 May 2012 - 11:40 AM.

[That Guy]

Sora <3

[SrFrog]

Max Payne, you would think that with the game being an action one the characters would be bland. However, the story just goes in a way which just develops the character to another whole level.

[Chill Mists (Chilly)]

Pac man.

[Titan Rising]

Easily Link, Cloud, Sora, and Samus Aran

[Espelancer]

Alys Brangwin from Phantasy Star IV, of course. She has such a profound impact on the life of the main protagonist Chaz from even before the game, taking in a young orphan who would survive by stealing and living on the streets and teaching him how to make an honest living being a hunter. She was much more than a mentor -- she was also a friend, a parental figure, and a role model.
(Big spoiler in tag below)

Spoiler

Because of this, her death became that much more tragic. She jumped in front of the Black Wave to save Chaz, and lost her life because of it. It wasn't even instantaneous, either, she went through grueling pain afterwards, and although Chaz and friends try to save her, they cannot. Even though she dies in the middle of the game, she is the true hero here, as her impact on Chaz's life (as well as the act of saving it) is what allows Chaz to find out who he is, who he needs to be, and in the end save Algo.

I don't think any other video game protagonist can stack up to Alys.

[willinilly]

Chell (Portal and Portal 2)

Or Cloud Strife (FFVII)

Edited by willinilly, 14 May 2012 - 03:44 PM.

[Strafe]

I haven't seen one of these yet... shocking.

http://mlpforums.com/topic/6225-favorite-video-game-character/page__hl__%2Bfavorite+%2Bvideo+%2Bgame+%2Bcharacter

Similar, but not exactly the same. I guess there can be characters that aren't really heroes.

[Miles Rarity Edgeworth]

Nintendo never should let you type in the name of your character, thus my favorite hero is Paper Mario.

[Flareon]

Either Sonic or Samus......Ah who am I kidding it's Captain Falcon because of this,