Top Ten Videogame Heroines

Last week’s Electronic Theatre Sunday Special was the run down of Top Ten Videogame Heroes; featuring the protagonist you loved like Sam Fisher, Sonic the Hedgehog and Link. So to prove that the games industry isn’t just a man’s game, this week we focus on the Top Ten Videogame Heroines. Ten of the females that got you hot under the collar, and not in the Dead or Alive Paradise way, but stayed on track with the heroic mission which faced them have been chosen for this week’s feature article.

[handheldwars]

Samus was everybody's favorite till she showed her feminine side in "Other M".

Now she's only fit for the kitchen.

[sdtarm]

STFU ur just sayin that u cant cook for urself

[nskrishna2]

hehe...come on, this isn't 19th century

[TANUKI]

lol, uh oh...

[RedDead]

I dunno what's more immature, giving abuse to you for making a joke, or laughing at the joke because I understand it's just a joke

[Emmettcelticfan]

Faith kicks ass

[nskrishna2]

She sure does...:)

I just wanna know if there is a sequel to Mirror's Edge.

[bfmv661]

no Lara Croft????

[bananlol]

That is explained in the article.

[moe84]

And explained well imo.

People are missing the point of this list completely. And only seem to want their favorite female character for w/e reason. Probably sex appeal.

[nskrishna2]

Means epic FAIL

Although I agree with most of the list, can't stomach Lady Croft not being there

[Acquiescence]

And that's just how it is.

[moe84]

Yeah, Aeris should have had the spot of Tifa at least. Tifa was a mediocre character at best, and didn't really do anything in the FF7 storyline. But the problem with Aeris is that she, as human didn't do anything either. Her work was done as a "spirit". Once you cease to live, you can't obtain the title of a hero/heroine if you hadn't done anything.. yet. You're just some cool ghost.

[-X-]

She wrecks all!!! Lara croft is great, but Samus is on another level.

[ChickeyCantor]

Samus is like the witch in left 4 dead...all emotional but once you startle her she'll fill your ass with super missles.

[Vgameman]

.. needs some Yuna and Aya Brea.

[bananlol]

dont quite know what to say about some of the character picks on their hero/heroine lists. To me a hero is someone who helps others, not because he must, but because he wants to. some of these characters just dont fit that persona.

[Weather]

Nariko, I cyber love you!
I know you've moved on and have been reincarnated into Trip but I'll still carry a flame for you and when SONY make Heavenly Sword 2, I SWEAR I'll buy a PS3.
I miss you. . .nxxxu ssshhh

[SquareEnixFan]

Jill Valentine is by far the greatest heroine in videogame history. I am also glad to see Lightning on the list.

[Venoxn4g]

Faith, Samus, Alyx, Jade, Jill, Faith, Tifa,Lara FTW!!

still Samus is my favourite.. then Tifa, Lara...

[mac_sparrow]

Where is The Boss?

And yes she is a heroine, if you don't think so then you likely missed the point of Snake Eater.

[moe84]

The deal with The Boss, is she isn't the hero of the day. Look at the list, all of the characters(well, most of them) were bad asses who stepped up to save the day, against all odds.. prevailed.

The Boss had a different agenda. A different mission. Betraying your country, and beliefs even if ordered to is hardly worthy of being called a heroine. She knew that when taking on her mission that she would be labeled a traitor. Forever in history. Hell even Snake thought she was a traitor. And if her beloved Snake didn't think she was a heroine, why should anyone else?

[mac_sparrow]

Secured the Philosopher's legacy, her original mission, which removed it from the hands of a madman (okay killed by Big Boss) but also his regime. Agreed to take the fall in order to avert nuclear war. Gave the final push to her mentee in order for him to be the best soldier he could be. Inspired those around her to free the world from the tyranny of another's misinterpretation.

Personally I'd say that if it occurred in real life (a good measuring stick) that someone who did these things could be labelled heroic. Someone who sacrificed their own happiness (repeatedly) and ultimately life for the good of her country and the world.

And as for Snake believing she was a traitor, not by the end, not in peace walker. And against all odds, she prevailed, she recovered the legacy. She used Snake to do it, he wouldn't have gotten anywhere without her. Hell, she saved his life by breaking his arm and throwing him off the bridge.

But any way, differences of opinion are all fine and dandy. It's good to debate with someone rather than argue.

[moe84]

Can't say I completely agree with this list, but it could have been a lot worse.