Solid Snake is the most iconic video game character of the Metal Gear Solid series, created by Hideo Kojima. Snake is living proof that it is possible to combine gameplay and background to make a good character. 

Infiltration and stealth are the two strong points of Snake. He’s part of a secret organization in charge of defending the world from threats and terrorism and one of the three clones of “Naked Snake,” also known as Big Boss, a special forces officer.

You can step into the shoes of Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid V - The Definitive Experience Steam CD Key.

Pikachu is likely the most famous Pokemon of everybody and a popular mascot worldwide. What’s more, Pikachu was among ten Japanese mascots at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Pikachu is the first Pokemon of Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the Pokemon Anime Series.

Who hasn’t ever played Donkey Kong Country for SNES? Although this character gained worldwide popularity thanks to this game, it was presented to the world a decade before, in 1981. 

In that opportunity, Donkey Kong was the bad guy. He started by throwing wooden buckets down slopes at Jumpan, currently Mario. Now, Kong is the hero, living on Donkey kong island with Diddy Kong. They must defeat every big boss they find on the island until facing King K. Roll. Currently, he appears in many other games, such as Super Smash Bros and Diddy Kong Racing.

Mega-Man is just another classic character of all time. If you’ve played Mega Man once in your life, you know what we are talking about. When it was released in 1987, Megan Man introduced a unique gameplay feature: he shoots energy pulses and steals weapons from destroyed robotic enemies. 

Mega Man is a bionic hero who must stop Dr. Wily, a jealous hack and the nemesis of Dr. Light, the creator of Mega Man. Wily is angry with his former colleague since the latter was capable of creating Mega Man, the most advanced reploid ever. As Wily desires to rule the world, he attempts to destroy our hero.

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Samus Aran is the main character of the Metroid saga. She's a former G.F. Police, nowadays a galactic bounty hunter who must defend the galaxy from X-parasite. She uses a canon blaster as a primary weapon and gets several new weapons while she progresses on the labyrinthine planets.

Cloud, the protagonist of Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix, is one of our favorite characters in the Final Fantasy saga and Smash Bros Ultimate. He’s one of those typical bad guys who do not pay attention to anyone and only care about themselves. Cloud Strife is a soldier and a rideable character from the beginning of the game that focuses on sword fighting. He is famous for using the Buster Sword, a giant weapon he received from his friend, Zack. He and his group of renegades, Avalancha, must stop Sephiroth, a super entity that wants to destroy the planet.

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Pac-Man is another of those iconic video game characters who are recognizable to gamers and non-gamers! Since its first release in 1980, Pac-Man has been a complete success. Although Pac-Man does not have a main storyline, many gamers love its simple gameplay, music, and pizza shape. 

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Zelda is one of the main characters in the Legend of Zelda games, which is logical as the name of the franchise has her name. What is weird though is that Zelda is not controllable in most Zelda games,. The player misses a huge opportunity to see the abilities of princess Zelda, although they know she’s a piece of the Triforce and the unique person who can lock up Ganon.

Link is a weapon-wielding hero who has a kind and adventurous personality. He’s the hero of time, the hero of light, and the warrior of the legends who will defeat Ganon, the lord of the dark. Link uses legendary swords, such as the master sword, and other legendary artifacts to fight and learn some magical abilities while progressing in his adventure. With Zelda and Ganon, he’s the bearer of one of the pieces of the Triforce. 

Players control Link in all the franchise games, but always a different version of the hero. Many fans prefer the Link of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, whereas others enjoy the Toon Link of Zelda: Wink Weaker more. We love them all.

Jill Valentine is the protagonist, alongside Chris Redfield, of the original Resident Evil. She is famous on her own, not just because she has appeared in many Resident Evil films.  Jill’s a member of S.T.A.R.S., a sub-division of the Racoon City Police Department that performs undercover missions. She’s one of the saga's most iconic characters and a super versatile and fascinating female character.  

You can play as this super-cop by acquiring the Resident Evil HD Steam CD Key.

Mario is the main character of his series of games, such as the Mario Kart Series or the Mario Party saga (at least in most of them). Super Mario Bros games are some of the most influential in the history of video games, and this small plumber is responsible for that. This iconic character can grab objects and jump over his enemy’s head to defeat them. He can also use particular customs, fly, get special powers, etc.

You can experience the adventures of Mario in many incredible games. However, we recommend you try it in Mario Strikers: Battle League Football Global Nintendo Switch CD Key.

Princess Peach is one of the main female characters in the Mario games and video game world. Along with protagonists such as Lara Croft, Tifa Lockhart, and Samus Aran, she is one of the most recognizable female characters in gaming history. She is the regent of the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario’s love interest. Peach Toadstool has a special ability that allows her to fly and uses peaches to restore energy. She’s also very good at tennis.

You can play as the sweet Princess Peach Toadstool in Mario Party Superstars US Nintendo Switch CD Key.

Bowser is the classic villain of the Mario Bros games. He has appeared in almost every Mario game ever since. He’s obsessed with kidnapping Princess Peache and ruling the Mushroom Kingdom. He is irritable, powerful, and strong but a little bit clumsy.

You can put yourself in the shoes of the King of the Koopas in Mario and Sonic the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Global Nintendo Switch CD Key.

Toad is an adorable and, perhaps, the jolliest character Nintendo has ever created. He wears a mushroom on his head like a hat and an Arabic suit. He has unique abilities, such as grabbing things faster than other characters and driving cars like nobody else. A cute character who even has a village store in some games, and a fundamental part of history, in others.

The younger brother of Mario is slimmer and weirder but still has a great fanbase. He has made many appearances on his own, such as in the game Luigi’s Mansion and Mario is Missing. In the new Super Mario film, Luigi’s voice acting is interpreted by Charlie Day. We hope he makes a good interpretation.

This legendary dinosaur was brought to life in Dinosaur Land in Super Mario World. He’s a side character of Mario who can help the plumber with several different abilities. Fans love Yoshi since he has the leading role in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi island, where he helps baby Mario to arrive at his home.

Sub Zero is our favorite Mortal Kombat character. He is a ninja from a rival clan of Scorpio, and his fatal enemy. He looks very similar to Scorpion but in blue color. Sub Zero can manipulate ice by creating stalactites and icy weapons to damage the enemy. 

Sub Zero is a unique character and a great fighter which you can experience in Mortal Kombat 11 Steam CD Key.

Scorpion is a vengeful undead ninja well-known for using a chain-linked spear to pull enemies and saying, “Get Over Here!”. He has been one of the most iconic characters in the Mortal Kombat series since the first game of the saga. Quan Chi, an evil sorcerer, is his main foe, and Sub Zero is his main rival. 

You can control this hell warrior in Mortal Kombat 11 - Ultimate Edition Steam CD Key.

Kratos is the main character of the God of War series, a hero and villain. Kratos is named after the Greek God of the same name. He's seeking revenge after Hades, the God of the Underground, killed his family. He’s a semi-god of Greek mythology, the son of Zeus, but he tries to escape from his destiny and live in peace. Currently, Kratos has a son called Atreus, with whom he embarks on a journey to defeat the gods of Valhalla.

Become Kratos, the most powerful warrior of Mount Olympus, by playing God of War Steam CD Key.

Marcus Fenix is the main character of the Gears of War franchise, a third-person shooter on the Sera planet. He’s a soldier with incredible strength and abilities. He was decorated with the highest distinction of the Coalition of Ordered Governments. Marcus plays a pivotal role in humanity's conflict against the Locust Horde.

You can control Marcus Fenix and help humanity to fight against the Horde in Gears 5 Steam CD Key.

Gordon Freeman is a character and the protagonist of the Half-Life series, a Doctor of Theoretical Physics who graduated from MIT. As a scientist, he’s heavily inspired by Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawkings, and Richard Feynman. The Player controls Freeman in most franchise games, always using his crowbar as the primary weapon. Freeman is a silent protagonist who does not say a word during the Half-Life saga.

This one must not be confused with Ryu, the main character of the Fire series. The protagonist from our list is a Japanese martial artist based on Mas Oyama, the legendary Korean fighter creator of the Kyokushinkai. He’s also a world warrior, a street fighter seeking new rivals in all corners of the world. With his best friend, Ken Masters, they have the mission to stop Shadaloo, the M. Bison's organization. If we had to choose one character in this game, we would pick Ryu. 

You can play as Ryu, the karate master, in Street Fighter V - Champion Edition Steam CD Key.

Chun Li is a Chinese martial artist and one of the first female characters to appear in a fighting video game. She’s a popular character due to her beauty and hands like deadly weapons. Not only does she throw energy balls from her hands, but she also has powerful legs performing amazing combos. Her combat evolved since the first game of the saga, now being complete, faster, and deadly.

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Ken is another of those iconic characters of the Street Fighter series. Basically, he has the same abilities as Ryu, except for his Shoryuken, which is more powerful than Ryu’s. He wears a red kimono, but in the last releases, he switched to a black t-shirt very close to his body. Ken is one of the few characters in the game from the first chapter.

You can play as Ryu’s best friend in Ultra Street Fighter IV Steam CD Key.

M. Bison is the main villain of Street Fighter II, and, like most villains in the video game industry, he wants to overthrow the world. He’s the leader of an underground crime syndicate known as Shadaloo. He also is an excellent fighter with energy attacks, big jumps, and strong fists.

Control M. Bison by playing Street Fighter V - Arcade Edition Deluxe Steam CD Key.

Trevor is one of the three protagonists of Grand Theft Auto V. Trevor is also one of the most annoying characters in the GTA franchise. He’s an outlaw looking to make a lot of money by robbing banks and other institutions. This character is the former partner of Michael De Santa and a very skilled thief with guns. He looks like a crazy guy; indeed, he's dangerous to society but also really smart.

Enjoy the experiences of Trevor Philips in the city of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V GTA 5 Rockstar CD Key.

Save humankind in the skin of Master Chief in Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox Live CD Key.

Cortana, an artificially intelligent character, provides information throughout the game. She is artificially intelligent but also has real emotional depth. She’s not a playable character but still plays a massive part in the Master Chief's conscience and is very useful in battle.

Meet Cortana through the Master Chief’s duty in Halo Infinite Campaign Xbox Live CD Key.

Arthur Morgan is an outlaw and the protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2. The protagonist is also a good shooter and an incredible arrow-shooting hero. Even though Arthur is a Van der Linde gang member, he is trying to escape that world. To do so, he needs to gain knowledge and enough money to buy a place to live for the rest of his life.

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Duke Nukem is a hyper-macho action character, a shooter hero based on the action heroes of the 80s. He’s one of the strongest and most violent characters of all time, which kills everything in his path.   

Enjoy this massacre full of explosions and cigars hand to hand with Duke Nukem in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour Steam CD Key.

Sam Fisher is the main character of the Splinter Cell games and an agent in the game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege. Fisher is known for his ability to glide in-game and infiltrate the enemy’s territory. His primary mission is to defend the States from terrorist threats. 

Play Sam Fisher in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist Ubisoft Connect CD Key.

This character is probably an unknown character on this list, as he’s an old character from a great game released several years ago. Still, he’s a fan-favorite character for all those gamers who love classic and SNES games. As his name indicates, he’s a worm that uses a space suit, giving him superhuman strength. Earthworm Jim must build his path through the dead space and stop several enemies, such as the Queen Slug-for-a-Butt.

Many gamers think that Lara Croft is a female version of other adventurers, such as Indiana Jones, but the truth is that she’s a complete character on her own. Since Lara was a little girl, she has been trained to become a great explorer, hunter, and adventurer. Lara Croft is likely one of the essential female video game characters.

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Crash Bandicoot is the main character of the saga of the same name, an evolved marsupial whose mission is to stop Doctor Neo Cortex, who wants to rule the world with his army of mutant animals. Crash was the first platform hero for a whole generation of gamers since the game was released on the original PlayStation in 1996. 

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The Witcher is a great novel, and Geralt of Rivia, its protagonist, is an excellent character on his own. He has appeared in short stories and books written by Andrzej Sapkowski from the beginning. 

Moreover, Geralt is also the protagonist of the Netflix television series The Witcher. Geralt of Rivia uses two swords and magic to hunt powerful and dangerous creatures across the kingdom. He has superhuman abilities and his own set of spells and skills.

You can step into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt GOTY GOG CD Key.

Tom Nook is a cute but greedy character from Animal Crossing and probably one of the most annoying protagonists in video game history. Depending on the game, he serves a different function in the town. For example, in New Leaf, he’s an annoying real estate agent in town, whereas, in New Horizons, Tom’s in charge of all operations on the island.

If you want to work for this only real estate agent, then play Animal Crossing: New Horizons US Nintendo CD Key.

In the ultimate steampunk robot dream, Big Daddy is a mechanized human who's been heavily “spliced.” Players encounter Big Daddy often while trying to get ADAM, a unique substance that provides strength and energy. What contributes to his iconic stature is both the popularity of the game BioShock and the incredible design of the character itself. Big Daddy is quite a menacing foe. 

Face Big Daddy in Bioshock - The Collection EU Steam CD Key.

Joel Miller is the main character of The Last of Us and a secondary character in its sequel, The Last of Us Part II. He’s a middle-aged man escorting and protecting the young Ellie, who may be the potential cure for a disease that infects the United States. Joel Miller’s character will be interpreted by the actor Pedro Pascal in HBO’s upcoming series.

This parkour artist is the protagonist of several titles of the Assassin’s Creed series, including Assassin’s Creed II and Revelations. He seeks revenge on a traitor who caused his family to die. Ezio also appears in later games of this and other series, such as Soulcalibur and For Honor. 

You can experience being Ezio Auditore in Assassin’s Creed III Global Ubisoft Connect CD Key.

Threepwood is the main character of the Monkey Island series. He’s very famous on his own, but still, he has some guest appearances in other games, such as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2, Sea of Thieves, and the Uncharted Series. He’s a young man who wants to become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean.

Live the adventures of Guybrush Threepwood in The Secret of Money Island - Special Edition Steam CD Key.

Nathan Drake is the Indiana Jones of our times, an adventurer, and a thief, who travels around the globe searching for unique treasures and trying to erase his tragic backstory. Drake is a reckless thief in his first game with a winning smile. Later, he’s a retired man looking to build a new life. He boasts excellent climbing and fighting skills and a bright mind to solve problems and puzzles. 

Control Nathan Drake and experience his journey in Uncharted - Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 PSN CD Key.

Shepard is the main character of the Mass Effect series. This protagonist has the particularity that they haven’t preassigned sex, i.e., the gamer can choose their gender. If you select a male, then he’s John Shepard. If you choose “female,” then you’ll play Jane Shepard.

Play as Commander Shepard in Mass Effect - Remastered: Legendary Edition Steam CD Key.

Max Payne is the protagonist of the neo-noir video game saga of the same name. Max Payne is an NYPD police detective and an undercover special agent for the DEA. When his family is murdered, he becomes a vigilante and the bodyguard for a wealthy businessman in Sao Paulo, Brasil. Max Payne has great fighting and shooting abilities and is the last character who deserves to be on this list. 

Step into the shoes of detective Max Payne by playing Max Payne 3 - Complete Edition Rockstar CD Key.