Top 10 Best Video Game Mascots

Mario (Super Mario)

Mario, originally named Jumpman, is the main character of the Super Mario Bros. franchise and was created by Nintendo of Japan's game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Mario appears in nearly every game in the series, including many spin-off titles, with a few exceptions such as New Super Luigi U, the Luigi's... read more

Screw Sonic, screw Mega Man, screw everybody! None of them compare to Mario! Sonic goes really fast, but Mario is the best mascot, with the best games, the best character, and the best everything! He saves a universe twice, while Sonic saves the world.
#Marioisthebest

Honestly, Mario and Sonic are my favorite game mascots, but considering the fact Sonic copied off Mario, Mario is my #1, and Sonic is #2, but still cool.
I love Mario and Sonic! But still, Mario for the win.

I love Mario, and thank you, Nintendo. Mario rules. And I figured out why you all treat Mario like a hypocrite - it's because you're Sonic fanboys (I don't hate Sonic, by the way).

Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character and protagonist of the video game series of the same name released by SEGA. He has since appeared in numerous spin-off comics, several television shows, an animated OVA, and a live-action movie trilogy. Known for his incredible speed and signature blue color... read more

No game took risks, especially when first created, and exploded into success and popularity like Sonic did. He has spawned a fandom worlds greater than any video game character in history and goes viral with ease.
To have a character with such dimension, lore, and history, and still be at the top after all these years - especially in the face of other longtime video game mascots with virtually no real character development or depth (much less voices) - is a feat, to say the least. I say well-deserved. It's phenomenal to do what Sonic's character has done and have it work so well.
Opinion on games aside, I think it's fair to say that he's the greatest video game mascot. We're talking about characters here, people, not games or companies.

Crash (Crash Bandicoot)

Crash Bandicoot is a video game franchise of platform games originally created by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin. The series was developed by Naughty Dog and debuted on the PlayStation in 1996.

It features the titular character, Crash, as he battles the villainous Doctor Neo Cortex. The franchise... read more

Crash is not only one of the best mascots ever but is my favorite video game character. Also, I don't care who's developing the next game - I just want a new Crash game.
And stop hating the mutant series just because it was different.

Crash was the original mascot for PlayStation. Sony needs to bring him back.

I grew up with Crash when I got my PS1, and he still is the best video game mascot of all time.

Spyro (Spyro the Dragon)

Spyro is a series of platform video games that primarily features Spyro the Dragon and his companion Sparx the Dragonfly. The series debuted in 1998 on the PlayStation console. It has since expanded to include remakes and sequels across multiple gaming platforms.

Spyro made the landscape more vivid with its platform skills ahead of its time. Even better than Mario 64. Crash is also cool too. He's just plain fun, Sonic-style!

Oh God, thank you to those who voted for Spyro! Definitely the PlayStation mascot!

Hmm, the PlayStation seems to be missing something... There seems to be no purple dragon, bandicoot, or famous duo in the PS4 lineup.

Link (The Legend of Zelda)

Link refers to several incarnations of the protagonist in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. Each incarnation of Link is typically destined to protect Hyrule from evil forces, often wielding the Master Sword and bearing the Triforce of Courage. His main goal is usually to rescue Princess Zelda and... read more

Link should be third, if not second. Crash and Spyro can't compete with the Hero of Time. Which of these three managed to do the best financially, in terms of legendary battles, and all-out surviving enough to have games continue in their given franchise?
I mean, Sony is great, don't get me wrong, but if they wanted to make more games for these guys, they would've by now.

What's he doing at #10? He should be #3, not Spyro the Dragon, whose relevance has diminished since Skylanders.

He has the best game ever, in my opinion. Come on! He deserves to be first, and when he is first, please tell me.

Ratchet & Clank (Ratchet & Clank)

Jak and Daxter (Jak and Daxter)

Mega Man (Mega Man)

Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, is the title character and protagonist of Capcom's Mega Man video game series. He first appeared in 1987 and is known for his special ability to copy the weapons of defeated Robot Masters. Over the years, Mega Man has become an iconic character in gaming history,... read more

Mimigas (Cave Story)

Mimiga are a species of rabbit-like creatures featured in the video game Cave Story. They inhabit the game's underground world and play a central role in its storyline. Mimigas are known for their innocence and vulnerability, and the player's interactions with them significantly affect the game's plot... read more

Pac-Man (Pac-Man)

Pac-Man is the main character of the video game franchise created by Namco. He debuted in the Japanese arcade game Pac-Man on May 22, 1980. The game was released in North America in August of the same year and became a cultural phenomenon.

Pac-Man, literally the Mario before Mario, without the personality. Those of you who lived in the arcade era would know crowds of people waiting in line to compete for the top score at a Pac-Man arcade machine.
Sure, his TV show may have ruined the Pac-Man we all know and love, but didn't Sonic and Mario do the same?

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Ryu (Street Fighter)

Ryu is a fictional video game character created by Capcom and a central protagonist of the Street Fighter series. He is a disciplined martial artist who travels the world seeking to improve his fighting skills. Ryu is famous for signature moves such as the Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpū Kyaku... read more

The most iconic fighting game character ever. That's a fact. He's just so legendary.

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Heavy Weapons Guy (Team Fortress)

The Heavy Weapons Guy, commonly referred to as the Heavy, is a character from the video game Team Fortress 2. He is known for his large size, heavy weaponry, and deep voice. The Heavy hails from the Soviet Union and is one of the most durable and dangerous classes in the game.

Banjo-Kazooie (Banjo-Kazooie)

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Luigi (Super Mario)

Luigi is a major character in video games and related media produced by Nintendo. He was originally introduced as a green-colored palette swap of Mario and is portrayed as Mario's younger, taller twin brother.

Created by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi appears in many titles across... read more

Where would player one be without his player two? Luigi may not be as recognizable in the games as Mario, but a large majority of Mario fans prefer Luigi over Mario.
Luigi may have started out as just a palette swap, but in the end, he became a man of his own. He learned from a dinosaur how to stay in the air a little longer (scuttle jump). He is a coward, though it just adds to his general badassery.
At least put him around number 5.

Mario is fat, short, slow, and evil. Luigi is none of those. He is fast, agile, and can leap over everyone's head. He is awesome in every game he is in, which is pretty much every Mario game for 30 years.

Sly Cooper (Sly Cooper)

Sly Cooper is the title character of the Sly Cooper video game series, created by Sucker Punch Productions, with the fourth main installment developed by Sanzaru Games. Games in the series have been released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita, with several titles later becoming... read more

What game mascot beats Sly Cooper?! Sucker Punch's games are all amazingly fun and addictive! The games are all fun and one of the best PS3 game franchises ever made (franchises that started on PS)!

Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong)

Donkey Kong is an arcade game developed and published by Nintendo in 1981. It is an early example of the platform game genre, with gameplay focused on maneuvering the main character across platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles. The game marked the debut of both Donkey Kong and Mario, who... read more

In my heart, he is a great mascot, but he is only number 10 because his games were not as great as people say. A lot of people may disagree, but sorry, this is my opinion. I am entitled to it.

Shovel Knight (Shovel Knight)

Pikachu (Pokémon)

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ) is a species of Pokémon that appears in video games, animated television shows and films, trading card games, and comic books licensed by The Pokémon Company. It is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and is widely considered its most iconic character. Pikachu is well known... read more

Why isn't Pikachu up here until now?! Come on, most people don't even know who 2-9 are, and I know a lot of people that don't know Sonic that well.
Yeah, Mario, Donkey Kong, and Pac-Man I get, but the others have never been seen! Everyone knows Pikachu!

Gex (Gex)

Gex is the main character of the "Gex" video game series. He is a wisecracking gecko with a passion for television and pop culture references. Gex's adventures take him through various worlds inspired by different genres of TV shows. His humor and media-savvy personality make him a unique and entertaining... read more

He is a cool lizard. I like this guy because his game was okay but memorable.

Wario (Super Mario)

Wario is a character in Nintendo's Mario series who was originally designed as an antagonist and rival to Mario. His motives are usually driven by greed and a desire to acquire treasure. Although typically portrayed as selfish and mischievous, Wario has become a central figure in his own right, starring... read more

Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

Lara Croft is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Tomb Raider video game franchise, published by Square Enix Europe. She is an English archaeologist and adventurer known for exploring ancient ruins and fighting enemies to uncover hidden secrets. The character debuted in the 1996 video game... read more