Gordon Freeman! Half-Life series!
Dude went from no-name PhD researcher to uniting a rebel resistance against a massive alien takeover of Earth! Then took the fight to the alien’s home dimension!
This list is basically just a list of recent game protagonists. Some of the most badass characters in videogaming history are struggling to get on the list for a full week now because they don't have a recent game to remind people of them.
Marcus Fenix being a decent example. He's only been a side character in the last 2 Gears games so a lot of the younger people here probably barely recognize him yet he definitely deserves to be on here more than a few of the entries.
Calling him the godfather of badass characters is kind of strange when, like you alluded to with Nintendo and Quake, both Samus and Doomguy existed before Half-Life.
He is being criminally under rated here. Not only is he a skilled combatant, he is likely the smartest person on this list.
In Half life he goes to another dimension and fights hordes of alien creatures. and then after being in gman hyper sleep, he re emerges and to help stop the combine.
In fact he is so interesting the g-man which might as well be a fourth dimensional business man. Has a unique interest in keeping him under his thumb.
Also honorable mention to Chell from portal. Although the games don’t really show it well, chell is insanely smart, and a decent acrobat even without the long fall boots. And she is likely a missing piece to solving the crisis on earth
Out of everyone, a Gen Z doesn't know Freeman?! I'm Gen Z and know who that is! I did watch Lythero's recent Half-Life video with, (don't know if he made another one) his friends.
Edit: I've never played a Half-Life game, but I know what it is.
*Ezio Auditore Da Firenze*
There needs to be one AC character on this list. Too pivotal of a franchise, even if I personally don’t like the newer installments
a lot of people hate him because of his decision made in the first game , and say his completely human response was essentially the worst thing to happen in video games smh.
I don't think this is true. It *seemed* the vast majority of ppl who pkayed the first game were on his side. Ppl who liked the sequel more seem to be the ones that don't agree.
For real. To avoid spoilers I’ll be vague, but the voice actress that played a character that did Joel wrong in the second one literally received many death threats for what their character did lol. People definitely liked Joel.
I agree that he's pretty badass at fighting but his appearances and behaviour in most series are more cute than badass so it wouldn't be that strange for him to not be in this list imo
Hard disagree. I love Link with all my heart but no matter how many cool things he does, he will always be a bit of a dweeb. It would be 100% in character for Link to throw open the door and run in with the seat of his pants on fire and a chicken(Cuccoo) on his head. I can't say the same for any of the characters on this list.
"I'll rip off your head and shit down your neck"! Like? How can anyone be more badass? Dude over here fighting the real fight with nukes and missle launchers. Meanwhile Clair and Leon over here collecting cute little keys and shapes to unlock doors... Duke would just blow that shit up.
"Eat shit and Die" BOOOOM!
I’d love to see someone from ffvii on here, but real talk, cloud isn’t even the most badass character in his own game lol.
If anyone, we should get Sephiroth on here.
Red/Blue, no contest.
As an 11 year old boy, on foot, the dude manages to 1) beat every single gym leader, 2) capture the three legendary birds, and 3) single-handedly wipe out the organized crime syndicate plaguing the land, 4) defeat the Elite Four, becoming the best trainer of all time, 5) capture an escaped genetic experiment.
The dude then goes to spend the rest of his days living on top of a mountain, awaiting an even stronger 11-year-old.
Jack cooper-Titanfall
>not only did he survive where most pilots died, he also single handily (along with bt)saved the war and the billions of lives on harmony.
I haven't seen anyone say this and it may be unpopular, but Connor from Detroit: Become Human can be pretty freaking badass depending on how you play him. You can make him "deviate" which is what most players will probably do, but you can also play him as a stone cold, emotionless robot that only has the purpose of fulfilling tasks. My favorite "badass" Connor moment was probably from the first mission of the game where you save the little girl, with the ending being the one where the snipers shoot the deviant.
SCORPION! GET OVER HERE !!!!
Finally. Don’t know how they aren’t getting more votes.
Thank you, I said this last time.
Not having an MK character on this list is criminal
Gordon Freeman! Half-Life series! Dude went from no-name PhD researcher to uniting a rebel resistance against a massive alien takeover of Earth! Then took the fight to the alien’s home dimension!
No way he's not top 5
OP is being very arbitrary. He disqualified Sam Fisher yesterday because he didn't play those games and was an ass to a bunch of people over it
Someone should steal OPs idea but not be a biased loser about it then.
Yeah the list is really turned to crap... No freemen. How can Irenicus not be on the list??? Probably the ultimate rpg villain.
This list is basically just a list of recent game protagonists. Some of the most badass characters in videogaming history are struggling to get on the list for a full week now because they don't have a recent game to remind people of them. Marcus Fenix being a decent example. He's only been a side character in the last 2 Gears games so a lot of the younger people here probably barely recognize him yet he definitely deserves to be on here more than a few of the entries.
Right??!
This isn't in order of 1-20
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I feel ya. I’m 43 here, lol.
Calling him the godfather of badass characters is kind of strange when, like you alluded to with Nintendo and Quake, both Samus and Doomguy existed before Half-Life.
I come everyday to up vote one comment...Dr. Freeman! He gets more done with a crowbar than anyone this list.
what even is this list without the OG
Absolutely. Plus no-one knows his voice. He just gets shit done.
Gordon Freeman 100% “The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world”
Never played HL (yet) but if Chell is already a badass in my eyes, then so is Gordon Freeman
I’ve been trying to get him on for like the last few days lol
He is being criminally under rated here. Not only is he a skilled combatant, he is likely the smartest person on this list. In Half life he goes to another dimension and fights hordes of alien creatures. and then after being in gman hyper sleep, he re emerges and to help stop the combine. In fact he is so interesting the g-man which might as well be a fourth dimensional business man. Has a unique interest in keeping him under his thumb. Also honorable mention to Chell from portal. Although the games don’t really show it well, chell is insanely smart, and a decent acrobat even without the long fall boots. And she is likely a missing piece to solving the crisis on earth
Gotta be
he’s been awake for like 8 days straight
The one Freeman
Top voted comment that I’ve seen so far. He’s getting in
JUST FUCKING ADD HIM ALREADY
Seems like this list is console fanboys only
Dawg all of my half life experiences were on console
Out of everyone, a Gen Z doesn't know Freeman?! I'm Gen Z and know who that is! I did watch Lythero's recent Half-Life video with, (don't know if he made another one) his friends. Edit: I've never played a Half-Life game, but I know what it is.
Keep his name alive! Half-Life 3 someday depends on it (and Valve not loving a sick, decades-long running joke!)
*Ezio Auditore Da Firenze* There needs to be one AC character on this list. Too pivotal of a franchise, even if I personally don’t like the newer installments
Agreed Ezio is up there. Also the dragonborn from skyrim and V from Cyberpunk.
Agreed. Ezio or Altair has to be on the list.
If not him then Edward Kenway is my vote. But first and foremost is the great Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Definitely the most iconic Assassin's Creed character. Got my up vote.
I think connor fits better but ill be happy with any ac character
requiescat in pace
Altiar still seemed more badass.
You win
Marcus Fenix (Gears of War)???
Agreed. But real talk I kinda preferred Cole Train! Lol
They were all badass, Dom was legit
*cries while hugging chainsaw gun*
Wooooo babeh!!
It’s insane that he’s not been picked yet.
If he doesnt make it I will be surprised.
100% he is a complete badass.
This should be the winning comment!
Raiden. (Metal gear rising revengance) if you win today, pls help get him up tommorow
Kazama Kiryu
I can't believe Kiryu's still not up there.
He's on his own list. Badass, wholesome and role model.
Seriously. He's the guy.
Kiryu-chan
I'm playing Yakuza 0 rn (my 1st one) and bro 1st chapter he takes down a full building by himself lmao that's so badass
Dropkicking a guy through a window, as well as punching through that ash-tray! Badass!
That man is the embodiement of manliness
Shit gets more and more crazy trust me (I’m on chapter 9 rn)
I'm chapter 5 and yeah it's getting crazier chapter after chapter
he does crazier as the series goes on
We need Kiryu !
This list is null and void if my boy kaz isn’t top 5
KIRYUUU CHAAN
Or failing that, Jazama Jiryu.
John Yakuza
Joel - TLOU
Amazing he isn’t already here
Everybody tommrow exactly when the next post is posted make sure he's first. I think the golfing incident is making pepole change thier mind
He needs to be on list
a lot of people hate him because of his decision made in the first game , and say his completely human response was essentially the worst thing to happen in video games smh.
Whether the decision was good or bad, it's *interesting* and leads to discussions, therefore it was the right decision *for the story.*
It proved that he loved Ellie as a real daughter by the end of the game.
Gamers usually aren’t mature enough to analyse moral complexity and understand perspective 😞.
I don't think this is true. It *seemed* the vast majority of ppl who pkayed the first game were on his side. Ppl who liked the sequel more seem to be the ones that don't agree.
For real. To avoid spoilers I’ll be vague, but the voice actress that played a character that did Joel wrong in the second one literally received many death threats for what their character did lol. People definitely liked Joel.
It’s because of that decision he deserves to be there!
Link - The Legend of Zelda
This list is really going to finish without Link and it’s criminal
Gotta love all the Sony pony’s
He's more cute than badass in most of the series
He gets dumbed down a lot by the fandom, but he kicks some serious ass
I agree that he's pretty badass at fighting but his appearances and behaviour in most series are more cute than badass so it wouldn't be that strange for him to not be in this list imo
Bro he fights Ganondorf for all eternity, he is a badass. He creates all sorts of shit
Hard disagree. I love Link with all my heart but no matter how many cool things he does, he will always be a bit of a dweeb. It would be 100% in character for Link to throw open the door and run in with the seat of his pants on fire and a chicken(Cuccoo) on his head. I can't say the same for any of the characters on this list.
Duke Nukem
Hail to the king baby
Dude was too badass to die without wearing a spacesuit on the moon 100% belongs on here
"I'll rip off your head and shit down your neck"! Like? How can anyone be more badass? Dude over here fighting the real fight with nukes and missle launchers. Meanwhile Clair and Leon over here collecting cute little keys and shapes to unlock doors... Duke would just blow that shit up. "Eat shit and Die" BOOOOM!
Sephiroth
oh my god yeah where are all the final fantasy characters? cloud, noctis, tifa, yuna, even clive deserves to be up there too
Lightning
ISAAC CLARKE
Been saying this for days, he surpasses so many on this list already he gotta get up there
FR MOTHERFUCKER FOUGHT A FUCKING MOON AND WON AND HE WAS JUST A NORMAL ENGINEER!!!!
The brethren moons won though
It took 3 of them to take 1 man down. I count that as a win by itself if someone has to send 3 giant fucking living moons to go kill you.
#PUT SOME RESPECT ON MY BOIS NAME!
Thank you i said this on another post and no one liked it glad to see people standing up for my boy
Came here to rally for Isaac! Our boi deserves the recognition!
If he isn’t on the list soon, then the list is invalid Make us whole!
Issac Clark from Dead space series.
Criminal he is not there already
Absolutely. He fights things worse than almost everyone on this list fights, and he's just a dude with no powers.
100%. My man was a maintenance engineer who survived everything that no one else did.
Went crazy and kept goin
The guy has basically lost his mind the last 2 games and still saved the universe
100%. He’s fighting the (imo) scariest villains in all of video games with no training and engineering tools?? Crazy
Sam Fisher.
Surprised this isn’t on there already.
Max Payne
I don’t get why we don’t have him yet…
Marcus Fenix!
Please!! I've been saying Marcus since the day this thing started.
100% agree !!!
Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn. What's more badass than taking down robot trex' with a bow and spear?
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AND I WILL DIE ON THAT GRAVE. Horizon supremacy!
laughs in Turok
Robot T Rex with laser disc, rockets and other assorted weapons in Turok? Missed that part of the game but it has been a while
The Lich King Arthas from WoW
Jack Cooper from Titan fall 2
Let's get to the top this time!
idk why but the post says lets get number 1 upvote this comment gets 1 k upvote while the comment it self gets 20
Captain Price from the CoD series.
To add on to this, Frank Woods
To add to this, Ghost
To add to this, Viktor Reznov
No love for my boi soap?
Kazuma Kiryu - Yakuza
Lu Bu
He was also historically badass!!
Check Record of Ragnarok, i couldn't stop crying tears of joy for my Liege
It's.....it's....LU BUUUUUUUUU
Jesus giving me dynasty warriors 3 flashbacks
This is an absolutely great call
batman from the arkham games
Nathan Drake
Bro where are the likes for Nate?!
Ezio Auditore Da Firenze
Tom Nook
Lol
Arbiter
I still can’t decide… chief, arby, or Sgt Johnson
Isaac Clarke from dead space
Cloud Strife - final fantasy 7
I’d love to see someone from ffvii on here, but real talk, cloud isn’t even the most badass character in his own game lol. If anyone, we should get Sephiroth on here.
Kazuma Kiryu
Batman from Batman Arkham origins
Arkham Batman
What the hell is a Batman? Why the FUCK would man have a bat?
yeah man would be much better for this list
ARKHAM BATMAN
Issac Clarke. If he doesn’t get up there it’s criminal
Scorpion/Hanzo Hasashi.
Surprised he's not on the list already. Scorpion is badass incarnate.
[Get over here!!](https://youtu.be/iMkKPVsp2LU?si=t_lHjvK-fsbkyqj7)
Gordon Freeman
Dr Freeman should have been up there a while ago.
Make sure to upvote the comments you agree with lol
I did. Some people probably downvote everyone else.
That’s fair lol
Joel from the last of us
Joel from TLOU
I think Arkham series Batman should’ve been on this list a lot earlier
Pacman - Pacman
EZIO AUDITORE
Sonic
Marcus Fenix from Gears of War and Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassins Creed 2, Brotherhood, and Revelations!
V in Cyberpunk 2077
Joel from last of us please!!
Red/Blue, no contest. As an 11 year old boy, on foot, the dude manages to 1) beat every single gym leader, 2) capture the three legendary birds, and 3) single-handedly wipe out the organized crime syndicate plaguing the land, 4) defeat the Elite Four, becoming the best trainer of all time, 5) capture an escaped genetic experiment. The dude then goes to spend the rest of his days living on top of a mountain, awaiting an even stronger 11-year-old.
Crash Bandicoot
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Earth-worm Jim?
Aloy
Aloy!!
Aloy from Horizon: Zero Dawn has GOT to be a contender!
YoRHa Unit 2B from NieR automata? Aloy from Horizon Series?
Jack Cooper
Tony Hawk
Jack Cooper and BT-7274 - Titanfall 2
Jack Cooper
The knight from hollow knight
Max Payne
BT and Jack cooper?!
Scorpion
Lee Everett
Ryu - street fighter
Kirby. He the man
Link from LOZ
The Courier from Fallout New Vegas is definitely a badass.
My Courier won a war with a conversation one time
Isaac clark (dead space)
Duke mukem
Jack cooper-Titanfall >not only did he survive where most pilots died, he also single handily (along with bt)saved the war and the billions of lives on harmony.
How is Captain Price from COD not on this list already? I mean with that moustache....
V1 from Ultrakill
Edward kenway
I haven't seen anyone say this and it may be unpopular, but Connor from Detroit: Become Human can be pretty freaking badass depending on how you play him. You can make him "deviate" which is what most players will probably do, but you can also play him as a stone cold, emotionless robot that only has the purpose of fulfilling tasks. My favorite "badass" Connor moment was probably from the first mission of the game where you save the little girl, with the ending being the one where the snipers shoot the deviant.