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Among the most well-known female characters in video game history stands Princess Zelda, the beautiful ruler of Hyrule who’s such a big deal that her name is always in the title instead of Link’s. Zelda began as a damsel-in-distress for Link to save in the original Legend of Zelda.
- Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. She's an archaeologist. She's an adventurer. She's been portrayed on screen by two Oscar-winners (Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander).
- Chun-Li, Street Fighter. When she unleashed martial-arts fury in Street Fighter II, Chun-Li became the "first female playable character in fighting game history," per IGN.
- Commander Shepard, Mass Effect. Shepard is a Mass Effect stalwart, one of the top 30 video game characters of all time per a GameInformer fan poll, and a transcendent figure who can be played as male or female.
- Chell, Portal. Chell may not speak in her shooter game, but she's still heard loud and clear. Her "plain orange jump suit" and "no hint of personality," Games Radar said, "celebrate[s] the empowerment of the feminine rather than subjugating it to objectification by the male gaze."
- Tifa Lockhart. Final Fantasy VII. 6,448 votes. Tifa Lockhart, a pivotal character from Final Fantasy VII, is not just a pretty face; she's a highly trained martial artist with a caring soul.
- Lara Croft. Tomb Raider Franchise. 9,048 votes. Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series is a defining character in video game history. Known for her adventurous spirit and resourcefulness, Lara embodies a sense of empowerment and independence, rarely seen when she first appeared in the mid-'90s.
- Samus Aran. Nintendo Universe. 8,139 votes. Samus Aran is the groundbreaking protagonist of the Metroid series. As one of the first female protagonists in the history of video games, Samus challenged conventions and proved that heroism is not gender-specific.
- Jill Valentine. Resident Evil. 6,217 votes. Jill Valentine is a key player in the Resident Evil series. As a member of the S.T.A.R.S. elite task force, she brings a mix of brains and brawn to the battle against the undead.
- Ms. Pac-Man. 'Ms. Pac-Man' The twinkle in Pac-Man's eye is due to the lovely lady we're showcasing first. Ms. Pac-Man's male counterpart got a hugely positive reception when he debuted, of course.
- Samus Aran. 'Metroid' The final image of a woman emerging out of Metroid's iconic power suit definitely blew everyone's minds during the NES' heyday. And that's because there weren't a whole lot of female protagonists leading the way in games during the 80s.
- Princess Peach. 'Super Mario Bros.' At first, Princess Peach played the part of a damsel in distress during the earliest platformers that focused on Mario saving the day from Bowser.
- Chun-Li. 'Street Fighter II: The World Warrior' The first female fighting game character everyone grew to idolize is the woman who's mastered the martial art of the "Hundred Lightning Kicks."
- Senua (Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice) Self-taught warrior with a deep understanding of combat strategies. Able to overcome her vulnerabilities and fears.
- Jade (Beyond Good & Evil) Lively. Courageous. Generous to those in need. Optimistic. Dogged determination; never gives up on her tasks. Stubborn, never gives up.
- Margaret “Mae” Borowski (Night in the Woods) Snarky. Great sense of humor. Compassionate as the game progresses. Plays a mean bass guitar. Highly flawed and at times dismissive of other people’s feelings.
- Lohse (Divinity: Original Sin 2) Vivacious, gregarious. Great sense of humor/sarcasm. Famous artist (vocals and instrumentals) Snarky. Lohse: “All my life I’ve been a performer, a musician; beloved and celebrated by all.
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