Top 10 Coolest Video Game Characters

Link (The Legend of Zelda)

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

Link does not talk or have a set personality. It's a shame because I always saw Link as a character of his own. Oh, and by the way, Link is not mute. He can talk no matter what anyone says.
I really wish they would include voice acting in these games. It would make them even cooler than they already are.
And now a little something about Link. I like Link because:
1. He is the main character.
2. I like his hat.
3. I love his designs.
4. The way I perceive his personality is something I love.
5. He cares about others.
6. I like his sword.
7. I love his determination.
8. He can be serious and goofy.
9. He carries the burden of saving the world on his shoulders.
10. He's smart.
Overall, he is just a really good character. Some people can't see this because he is only half a real character. Some view him as an avatar, while others see him as a character, so over time, he became both. I hope that someday Link will have a personality of his own.

Master Chief (Halo)

Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, better known as Master Chief, is a SPARTAN-II commando serving the United Nations Space Command. He is the main protagonist of the Halo video game series. Master Chief is featured prominently in both the original trilogy and the Reclaimer Saga.

People say Kirby is the most powerful video game character, but he is not! Kirby fell from space, but so has Master Chief - twice! Kirby defeated armies of marshmallows, while Master Chief defeated the biggest alien army known to gaming, a race of space parasites that threaten life itself, and an army of soldiers made of light, led by one of the beings the alien army worships!

One of the most iconic figures in gaming history, indisputably. Wears titanium alloy power armor, has access to a variety of weapons and vehicles, and against all odds, took down a multi-species alien empire by inciting a rebellion. He blew up not one but two giant superweapons and one giant alien space city, amassing an impressive kill count (especially if you count High Charity and the two Halo rings). He could probably destroy every other character on this list without a problem. He is by far the coolest character ever!

Dante (Devil May Cry)

Dante is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Capcom's Devil May Cry series. He is a demon hunter with supernatural powers who uses a combination of firearms and swords in combat. Dante first appeared in the original Devil May Cry game, released in 2001, and has since appeared in numerous... read more

I would vote for Snake, but Dante is way too low on this list. Just look at him, and you know he's badass. He's a devil hunter with a sword, guns, a red trench coat, and white hair, and he's a demon! He taunts enemies quadruple his size, then proceeds to whip their ass. Every line he says in 1, 3, and 4 is cool. His overall style, mannerisms, and demeanor are cool. He's just a cool guy!

My childhood. He may be cheesy, but he's the coolest out there. Being in the top two and above would be an insult. He does almost everything stylishly. His cockiness, taunting even the biggest demon and kicking its ass with those stylish combos, makes him badass.

Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)

Solid Snake is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the Metal Gear video game series created by Hideo Kojima. He is a legendary soldier cloned from Big Boss's DNA, tasked with infiltrating and destroying Metal Gear weapons to prevent global warfare. The character is widely recognized... read more

Let's face it. We all want a voice as cool as Snake's, a cool name like Snake, and to look like Snake.

Coolest character in gaming history.

Ezio Auditore (Assassin's Creed)

Ezio Auditore da Firenze is a fictional character in the video game series Assassin's Creed. He first appeared as a video game protagonist in Assassin's Creed II (2009) and became one of the series' most iconic characters. His story arc spans three main games and numerous appearances in other media within... read more

He deserves #1. All his Italian accent, the cape, the hood, the heroic mix of personality as playboy, assassin, warrior, brawler, and leader. He is the coolest.

Simply the coolest video game character of all time. Requiescat in pace.

Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)

Scorpion is a recurring player character and occasional boss in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. He made his debut in the original Mortal Kombat (1992) and is recognizable by his yellow ninja outfit. His iconic catchphrase, Get over here!, is often used in... read more

My favorite characters are Trevor Phillips, Altair, Kratos, John Marston, Master Chief, Nathan Drake, Joel, Solid Snake, and Vaas, but Scorpion takes it all. He's such a boss.

Zero (Mega Man X)

Johnny Gat (Saints Row)

Badass. He is referred to as "the most dangerous man alive" in one of the Saints Row games. Gat went to hell, learned to fly, killed Satan, and was respected by God so much that God granted him one wish. Hands down, one of the most badass characters I have ever seen.

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

Kratos (God of War)

Kratos is a fictional character and the main protagonist and anti-hero of the God of War video game series. He is a demi-god who seeks vengeance on Ares and later the Olympian gods after being deceived into killing his own family. In later entries of the series, Kratos enters the realm of Norse mythology... read more

Kratos is awesome in God of War 3. Engage in brutal combat using devastating new weapons, attack moves, and godlike powers.

Strongest mortal in the world and deserves to be number one!

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Toadette (Super Mario)

Toadette is a character in the Mario series. She is a female Toad who first appeared in the Nintendo GameCube game Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in multiple Mario titles, often as a playable character.

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X (Mega Man X)

Alex Mercer (Prototype)

If you don't know about this man, it's your fault.

Coolest looking and most badass.

Leon S. Kennedy (Resident Evil)

Leon Scott Kennedy is a fictional character in Capcom's Resident Evil horror media franchise. He debuted as one of the two playable protagonists of the video game Resident Evil 2. Leon is a U.S. government agent and one of the franchise's most recurring characters.

Leon deserves to be at least in the top 5 because he is, in my opinion, the coolest and most handsome character ever made in gaming history.

He is the best, coolest, and most good-looking gaming character. His hairstyle is just killer. He obviously deserves the #1 place. Leon Scott Kennedy just rocks.

Lin (Saints Row)

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

Max Payne (Max Payne)

Max Payne kills bastards in slow motion or "bullet time," and he can also kill an entire army of bastards by himself.

Most notorious video game anti-hero.

Max Payne's bullet time is cool.

Kos-Mos (Xenosaga)

KOS-MOS is a fictional character from the Xenosaga role‑playing video game series developed by Monolith Soft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. She is an android created to combat mysterious alien forces called Gnosis. Over the course of the series, KOS‑MOS's character evolves as she develops... read more

Big Daddy (BioShock)

Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

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

Lara Croft is the most badass and coolest female video game character of all time. She deserves to be at least in the top 10 on this list.

Samus Aran (Metroid)

Samus Aran is the protagonist of the science fiction action-adventure video game series Metroid, developed by Nintendo. She is a galactic bounty hunter who typically wears the Power Suit, a piece of advanced armor that provides her with enhanced abilities and access to a variety of weapons. Samus made... read more

Albert Wesker (Resident Evil)

Albert Wesker is one of the central characters in Capcom's Resident Evil series. He first appeared in the original Resident Evil game, released in 1996. A former captain of the Special Tactics and Rescue Service unit S.T.A.R.S., Wesker is known for his betrayal and transformation into a recurring antagonist... read more

Seven minutes. Seven minutes is all the time I have to play with you.

Duke Nukem (Duke Nukem)

Duke Nukem is the titular protagonist of the Duke Nukem franchise. He's known for his sarcastic quips, blunt personality, sexual interest in women, and his tendency to beat up and kill aliens that threaten to destroy the Earth as we know it. Jon St. John provided his voice from Duke Nukem 3D all the... read more

Ken (Street Fighter)

Tanya Winters (Saints Row)

Altair (Assassin's Creed)

More cold, efficient, and focused than Ezio, making him an imposing character and a ruthless killer.