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Who are the toughest and greatest video game characters ever? Not all videogame player characters are necessarily heroic, but we take their side anyway, because our fates are intertwined. But who cares about the weenies? This list tackles <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/link-is-doomguy-theory/terrance-w-pryor">only the true badass heroes</a> and iconic protagonists in the gaming world and its abundant collection of awesome titles, from console and computer games old and new. If you're a gamer, you'll surely recognize a number of the memorable, undeniably cool offerings included on this list.The best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-female-video-game-characters/video-game-info?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous video game characters</a> immerse us in the story and eventually gain our sympathy, even if they are anti-heroes (or villains!), offering some of the coolest narratives exploring the balance between good and evil. And the more badass they are, the more inclined we are to take their side no matter what, and the more powerful we come to feel in controlling them. (Even if our princess is constantly hidden in another castle, for some reason...)Many are main characters, though even those with fleeting screen time can make the biggest impact on players, so you'll also find a number of the strongest side characters who fight alongside key protagonists. The fast-paced, modern world of gaming has given audiences plenty of new classic favorites, though you'll surely spot an array of retro, easily recognizable staples throughout decades of gaming history as well.&nbsp;In any case, there's no doubt these legendary gaming heroes are truly loved by fans, albeit some more than others.Which of these popular video game characters do you think is the most badass? Let us know! This is crowdranked list of the best and most awesome video game characters, with your votes and lists deciding the final order, starting with the best at the top and steadily working toward the worst and least popular. It's impossible to include every one of these easily recognized characters, so if our list is missing one of the epic badasses you adore, add them in! If you've searched for quick references to video game heroes in the past, let this list act as a reference guide to return back to whenever you're looking for a specific name.&nbsp;Check out more lists like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-villains">Most Badass Female Villains</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fictional-serial-killers/mark">Most Fantastic Fictional Serial Killers</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rpg-video-games-ever-made">Best RPG Video Games of All Time</a>.

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When it comes down to it, who is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-games-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best video game</a> villain of all time? Gaming enthusiasts, it's time to sound off!Video games typically a focus on the protagonist — obviously, because you're often playing that character — but many games have become classics due to the strength of the badass villain characters, often traversing the balance of good and evil. Well-written, well-acted villains can elevate games immeasurably. With this list, you can settle once and for just which bad guys are the best video game villains of all time!When talking about iconic villains in video games, there are a few points to consider. Some antagonists are straight up funny despite the fact that they're brutally powerful and trying to kill you, but others are some of the coolest characters you'll find, undeniably charismatic and awesome despite their villainous nature that you can't help but be compelled. You don't feel bad about destroying them, but man, it's a fun ride. There are also plenty of anti-heroes on this list with compelling plot arcs and backstories.Whether they're famous villains from classic games like SHODAN from System Shock 2, the multitude of villains and their sidekicks from the Final Fantasy series, the easily recognizable enemies throughout the Nintendo universe, or more recent heavies like the hilarious Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2, there are plenty of video game bad guys to explore. There are endless memorable <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">villains from movies</a> and TV, but we'd argue that video games offer some of the nastiest, baddest, and most infamous antagonists.If you're a die-hard gamer, make your voice heard. Put on your most fearsome cape, twirl your mustache, and check out our list of ranked video game villains and vote up your favorite baddies. Vote for your favorite names to keep them at the top and downvote the worst villains you hated. If we missed any classic videogame antagonists, add them, and if you've faced off against all these villains, rerank the list!

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The Legend of Zelda

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The list of Legend of Zelda characters contains every character from the Zelda video games including Link, Ganon, and Princess Zelda. The Characters of the Legend of Zelda are widely considered some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best video game characters</a> of all time. The Zelda game characters have appeared in dozens of games across multiple platforms. Feel free use this list as a basis for creating a list of your <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/evolution-of-favorite-video-game-characters/collin-flatt?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite video game characters</a>.Check out this list of Zelda characters!

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With&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;officially announced for the Nintendo Switch, fans of the series wasted no time in predicting which characters will be in&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;for the Nintendo Switch.&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;character predictions get harder and harder with each title as Nintendo breaks free of the original &quot;Nintendo-only&quot; rule for the roster. Furthermore, each passing year adds what feels like another 10 classic characters to the Nintendo canon, only further complicating character predictions for Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;By the time the series reached 15 years of age, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-super-smash-brothers-4-characters/ranker-games" target="_blank">character roster in&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.&nbsp;4</a>&nbsp;featured dozens your favorite standard&nbsp;Smash&nbsp;characters alongside third-party characters like Bayonetta and Cloud Strife. Since the series no longer restricts third-party characters, and there's a wealth of Nintendo characters that have yet to make a&nbsp;Smash&nbsp;appearance, the sky is basically the limit when it comes to&nbsp;Super Smash Bros. Switch&nbsp;roster&nbsp;predictions.&nbsp;That being said, which characters should appear in Super Smash Bros. Switch? Some of the most popular roster predictions for&nbsp;Super Smash Bros. Switch&nbsp;include&nbsp;Waluigi, Shovel Knight, Rayman, and Amaterasu. Other Smash Bros.&nbsp;predictions speculated on the return of previously cut characters such as Squirtle, Dr. Mario, and of course, third-party characters. Will&nbsp;Solid Snake return to&nbsp;Super Smash Bros.? Would Okami in&nbsp;Super Smash Bros. Switch&nbsp;be the right choice? The answer to both questions, hopefully, is yes, but no one will know until the game gets released. When it does, expect it to impact harder than Kirby's DOWN+B.

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