video game character created introduced king fighters recurring boss king fighters fighting game series host tournaments king fighters plans turn competitors tournament stone statues collection despite death featured following king fighters titles contain storyline nicknamed dream matches featured boss character character appeared media related king fighters franchise including comic adaptations king fighters live action film portrayed british martial arts actor ray park boss character king fighters staff created difficult characters defeat form noted staff favorite boss point added dream match titles publications video games media provided praise criticism character conception design concept making king fighters violent evil boss character despite difficulties defeating boss character biggest number appearances king fighters series liked players developers multiple deaths series developers joked adding official profile hobby resurrection flagship director states fighting style created emphasize strength series boss character comments going bit overboard genocide cutter technique damage ratio king fighters dead end special originally technique breaks neck opponent seen lacking drama evolved breaks victim neck victim spins victim damage striking pose end king fighters appears enhanced version named developers liked added boss character dream matches games storyline commenting character truly represents ultimate boss king fighters set noted strongest appearances developers favorite boss character tall weighs kilograms appearance king fighters shown wearing red formal clothes right eye covered having lost previous confrontation initial defeat appears battle outfit composed green shirt red pants king fighters keeps formal clothes destroyed body bigger form skin darker hair appears gray right eye appears red light shown prosthetic right hand place following games series form appears wearing battle suit king fighters video games featured formal clothes common god form original drafts showed character black glasses having wires connected chest hands form appearance chains trousers chest tiger appearances video games voiced titles makes appearance boss character king fighters plot game introduces incredibly rich arms drugs king fighters tournament reunite strongest fighters world player meets reveal wants turn victims stone statues add collection fighters defeated teammates self ship kill opponents fails king fighters new king fighters tournament revenge end father kill knocked unconscious proceeds fight boss character enhanced form named defeated unable control new powers body destroyed featured king fighters new tournament organizer mentions man responsible taking right eye giving greater power game antagonist appearing king fighters appeared later produced titles serving final boss king fighters king fighters destroying ship defeated appears boss character king fighters titles including king fighters unlimited match king fighters different criteria character appear king fighters appears non playable assistant character dubbed diamond role character voice actor appearance exception original king fighters character voiced voices king fighters addition normal form appears new enhanced version named god serving optional final boss renamed ultimate english character result defeating street fighter character absorbing powers version later appears card card fighters expand edition media aside main series appeared media king fighters series appears chapter spin manga king fighters showing fight king fighters character voiced produced drama king fighters king fighters retelling story video games king fighters stories based king fighters confronts lead character series live action film adaptation king fighters played veteran actor ray park reception japanese magazine ranked 48th list video game characters introduced sharing spot video games publications commented character adding praise criticism retro gamer praised character stating rocks hard harder street fighter compared street fighter regards respective developers called boss games praised introduction noting stylish boss designs fighting history players hate difficult defeat mentioned good points absence eurogamer reviewer matt edwards commented hard defeat started trend series bosses hard ign praised describing character developed new rules king fighters tournament noted difficulty defeating listing unfair fighting game bosses rage quit gamesradar claimed difficult boss led gamers coin term boss syndrome


cloud strife cloud strife japanese hepburn fictional character main protagonist square square_enix role playing video game final_fantasy vii sequels spin offs designed character artist final_fantasy series role expanded title development include supervision cloud personality director vii game event planners developed story wanted create mysterious character acted hero vii assumed greater responsibility cloud development design revised better conform series shift realistic style cloud appearance marked blond hair striking blue eyes dark clothing sword sword previously belonged friend fair final_fantasy vii cloud mercenary claiming soldier group elite employed electric power company responsible draining life planet fighting resistance group driven feud primary antagonist cloud learns accept troubled past role leader cloud reappears protagonist computer animated film final_fantasy vii advent children serves sequel original game acts supporting role compilation final_fantasy vii titles featured games outside final_fantasy vii continuity final_fantasy tactics street special final_fantasy super smash nintendo 3ds wii kingdom hearts series cloud garnered primarily positive reception critics described iconic cloud cited favorably example complex character writing video games unreliable ranked highly character lists compiled video game publications remains popular fans continuing place highly popularity polls conducted famitsu organizations basis variety merchandise action figures jewelry appearances final_fantasy vii cloud introduced mercenary employed terrorist group opposed company beginning game soldier cloud assists leader wallace bombing power plants drain planet cloud claims soldier 1st class elite fighting unit cloud takes pride past boasts abilities members background produces cloud attitude goals creates tension despite appearing detached cloud demonstrates moments players choose interact manner members approached childhood friend member accepting job cloud refuses confronted promise protect famous hero cloud agrees continue helping despite having famous hero working cloud encounters resident agreeing serve bodyguard exchange date cloud helps evade pursue sole survivor race known notes cloud reminds old boyfriend implied fair course travels love triangle develops cloud exploited humorous effect dialogue choices impact strength cloud relationship interactions determine accompanies cloud gold amusement park joins cloud reflects strongly cloud physical appearance mannerisms resemble struggles words searching cloud accompanies cloud gold player result sexually suggestive scene playing night spends cloud game conclusion worries instead party saw morning following player departure cloud appointed group leader members party shortly cloud narrates history legendary member soldier game primary antagonist events led disappearance years prior according cloud war joining soldier emulate cloud explains sign big mission available conclusion war people ended chances military fame cloud explains started questioning humanity accompanying job cloud hometown suffered responsible producing monsters discovering documents concerning extraterrestrial mother mistakes blames downfall humans leaves cloud gives chase cloud finds wounded outside chamber stored cloud says confronted unable remember explain survived encounter given strength numerous clues suggest cloud memory visual audio cues screen flashing white red sound static play cloud attempts recall details identity cloud spontaneously remember words scenes past collapsing ground head unidentified voice questions cloud sleep met mission despite history additionally makes remarks suggesting cloud version events troubles ignorance cloud behavior grows increasingly erratic searching temple black item capable casting destructive magic cloud loses control handing black attacking alarmed manipulate cloud realizes afraid find truth fearful later takes advantage cloud telling past merely fiction created cloud attempt clone cloud initially dismissive unable cloud account incident cloud realizes remember things like joined soldier cloud resigning failed experiment goes missing summons party later discovers cloud suffering poisoning helps cloud reconstruct past fall revealed cloud qualified soldier instead enlisted army mission cloud served soldier 1st class hiding identity townspeople embarrassment following defeat cloud took sword catching guard stabbing urges cloud kill emerges alive cloud pursues run sword cloud shock summons strength grab hold blade lift ground cloud imprisoned lead scientist experimentation later escapes cloud bringing outskirts soldiers gun exposure radiation injection cells addition shame stemming personal failures cloud mind fabricated story blending memories accounts creating false personality identity cloud resumes role leader game conclusion reappears cloud mind final time defeated fight compilation final_fantasy vii cloud appears minor role game crisis final_fantasy vii prequel set years final_fantasy vii player member covert group turks encounters cloud time working join soldier game portrays cloud natural talent recounts role destruction computer animated film final_fantasy vii advent children set years following conclusion final_fantasy vii cloud lives city edge adopted daughter orphan afflicted rampant deadly disease called having given life mercenary cloud works strife delivery service set new bar confronted following disappearance revealed suffers effects responds unfit protect friends new family urged let past cloud sets forgotten city search children cloud confronts genetic remnants left completely cloud battle later takes church cloud recovers help merging remains cloud having overcome doubts defeats leaving dying place film conclusion cloud seeing assures fine reunites friends cloud appears way smile series short stories set final_fantasy vii advent children case serves epilogue vii portrays cloud life alongside case relates cloud met later adapted short original video animation release advent children complete way smile episode cloud acts supporting role playstation game final_fantasy vii year events advent children cloud working alongside support ground forces world organization vincent valentine siege counterattack rogue military unit playstation portable game crisis core final_fantasy vii cloud presented young befriends game conclusion dying gives cloud sword telling legacy game ends cloud heading reprising start final_fantasy vii media order final_fantasy vii serves alternate retelling destruction cloud escape imprisonment animated produced based script scenes final_fantasy vii depiction events cloud rescue having view face associated makes references compilation final_fantasy vii order considered outside work cloud character appeared games outside final_fantasy vii continuity playable character playstation version like final_fantasy vii characters present game storyline cloud final_fantasy vii characters costume story mode title cloud alternate appearance depicts attire title guardian racing cloud hidden character rides motorcycle cloud playable final_fantasy vii characters street special playstation street portable playstation portable features cloud downloadable character model cloud playable character representing final_fantasy vii rhythm game final_fantasy players final_fantasy explorers briefly transform cloud enabling use limit break final_fantasy vii cloud protagonist final_fantasy vii bike mobile game designed new costume cloud appears playable guest character nintendo crossover fighting games super smash nintendo 3ds wii sporting character designs final_fantasy vii advent children revealed november nintendo direct broadcast available game downloadable content alongside stage based fighter hat based december playstation game final_fantasy tactics playstation portable update final_fantasy tactics war lions cloud accidentally pulled world ancient machine called globe activated cloud arriving world short exchange leaves trade city encounters flower girl named cloud leaving area man demanding payment cloud returns help escape party catch battle joins party playable character perform signature attacks player tracks sword cloud appears enemy unit brave story series battles rendezvous cooperative multiplayer mode war lions kingdom hearts cloud appears world hired kill hercules cloud fight fight sends attack cloud saved hercules cloud meets afterward explains searching kingdom hearts final mix additional scene battles credit roll end game cloud shown reuniting residents hollow memory based version cloud appears game boy advance sequel kingdom hearts chain memories boss later summon card cloud features kingdom hearts depicted advent children attire searching sought cloud fights alongside team invasion hollow player choose engage win battle cloud returns fights ends disappearing flash light gives cloud support concludes cloud fighting stop defeated digital replica cloud appears kingdom hearts coded helping hercules battle cloud serves representative final_fantasy vii character final_fantasy fighting game featuring characters final_fantasy series depicted final_fantasy vii outfit advent children appearance available fight game based battles final_fantasy vii advent children entire cast cloud reappears prequel final_fantasy warrior chaos concerned opposing cloud tries defeat chaos nearly killed later saved goddess warriors cloud main outfit based original artwork concept kingdom hearts outfit offered downloadable content concept creation playable characters early planning stages game cloud characters designed final_fantasy vii worked strike orthodox balance varied designs game started receiving character profiles prior composing appearances later game productions thought characters stories designs draft cloud featured black hair depiction served contrast long silver hair game chief antagonist minimize model count cloud stand emphasize role game lead protagonist altered cloud design bright blond hair served bases cloud appearances respectively particular influenced look swords early renditions cloud weapon sword depicted smaller blade size grew course revisions called giant kitchen knife steel sword point featured small chain connected secure blade cloud deeply involved cloud creation characters previous final_fantasy projects provided supervision cloud personality traits developed cloud backstory relationship idea cloud false persona arose saw event standing animation depicting cloud showing impressed inspired basis scenario created character expand mysteries cloud backstory remained unaware addition significance left events concerning cloud identity emphasizing cloud staff repeated use elements believed character interesting cloud phrase interested standing animation felt cloud character fresh reviewing scenario observing possessed personality hero single minded love triangle cloud viewed novel series likened cloud relationship childhood friends nursery school akin transfer student arriving mid term early drafts cloud act alter ego influenced believe creation finished game cloud later realize real cloud reason control mind body weakened experiments additionally cloud prior game events reasons unknown early materials listed cloud job magic event planners proposed scene involving cloud walking stable followed morning final battle rejected extreme maintained scene written depicting night line spoken followed fade black interview stated staff thought important issue time explained relationship player main character final_fantasy title dynamic concerned vii cloud subdued nature led write scenes character way players placed position deciding character thinking cloud memories served help players character introduce world inhabitants share common knowledge believes reason cloud popular audiences impact personality scenario development redesigned cloud appearance kingdom hearts depicted crimson cape blade sword wrapped stating cloud left arm inspired vincent valentine explained wanted character demon like appearance ties dark game stated wanted leave question cloud searching open player interpretation game voice director recommended cloud japanese voice actor role originally asked play protagonist found voice best suited cloud hearing speak received script accompanying visuals arrived recording impression voicing different character featured final_fantasy vii advent children agreed direct project largely attachment character cloud stated cloud positive character final_fantasy vii advent children believe upbeat image stuck minds fans script written explain cloud returned state mind consistent fans view describes cloud life peaceful hurt losses experienced original game grew scared losing blaming things outside control cloud elaborated needed overcome contrast heroes view typically possess character defects amounting believed cloud weakness viewed theme story forgiveness believed required cloud taking sword fighting struggles achieve sought establish cloud withdrawn personality depicting cell phone answering calls originally intended displayed ignored messages appears cloud cell phone water altered scene sounded creepy wolf cloud represents deepest cloud appears response burden cloud carrying deep heart film end cites film final scenes cloud favorite highlighting lack dialogue cloud embarrassment scene influenced composer score grew excited coming review script commenting difficulty players finished final_fantasy vii imagining cloud smile sought cloud design distinctly different characters thirty different designs cloud face hair altered realistic look illustrate years passed game conclusion staff attempted rendering cloud based game original illustrations concluded left eyes big looked gross revisions cloud face completion pilot film featured realistic style contrast hair cloud clothes difficult film deciding cloud simple costume consistent concept clothes designed action staff began idea black eventually long apron shifted cloud weaponry based observation sword original game enormously tall sequel use sheer numbers referred fusion swords film development early storyboard concepts included cloud carrying swords idea later modified swords idea wasn thought staff didn think work physically believed provide interesting accent story cloud new motorcycle designed asked staff design upgraded version cloud hardy motorcycle final_fantasy vii development continued bike got bigger feeling provided impact worked film advent children wanted contrast cloud vincent voices given similar personalities sequel highly popular final_fantasy vii felt greater pressure performing role voiced cloud kingdom hearts received comments colleagues revealing love game jokingly threatening forgive meet expectations recording told matter kind odds stacked cloud won shaken says recorded work individually performed alongside voiced scenes recordings left feeling exchanges pretty painful commenting cloud voice actor hard time dealing straight talk says scenes took year complete precise directions given requiring multiple takes according cloud silence conveys character speaks possessing heroic characteristics describes cloud outlook negative says delicate respects fan vii believed cloud colder character based original impression later came view sentimental final product released anxious hear fans response positive negative says feedback received praised recording crisis core felt cloud acted like normal teenager modified approach accordingly cloud scream death left major impression says worked hard convey emotional tone ending come regard cloud important role commenting cloud reminds past final_fantasy vii fan happy contribute english adaptations cloud voiced steve burton burton work cloud advent children served feature length role experience enjoyed calling character rare opportunity actor burton describes cloud having burton says surprised fans recognize work cloud referred characters considers lucky having voiced cultural impact merchandise cloud extensively different forms including jewelry commemoration franchise 20th anniversary square released alongside final_fantasy protagonists square_enix manager merchandise said san_diego comic con international cloud likeness produced company best selling items fans look forward adaptations character future popular models time included cloud advent children final_fantasy vii hardy bike set sold particularly european north american markets square released promotional books primarily focusing cloud character cloud released cloud message replica sword created tony man arms reception cloud received critics electronic gaming monthly placed cloud seventh list video game characters named best character time playstation den play awards ign ranked lists final_fantasy vii final_fantasy series characters gamespot published video titled greatest game hero cloud strife inclusion time greatest game hero poll showcasing scenes cloud appears advent children placed list japanese rpg characters stating cloud cloth great majority characters cut year gamesradar listed cloud second best final_fantasy hero time describing rounded thought characters series ranked second best final_fantasy character list called poster boy entire genre empire ranked cloud 13th greatest video game character stating definitive poster child enduring character sic ranked cloud second list final_fantasy characters success final_fantasy vii largely character complex named greatest final_fantasy character time citing killer backstory iconic weaponry great game boot review release final_fantasy vii ron gamespot commented simple cloud easily interesting complex character presented game called cloud complex characters square created truly complicated main character described complex characters seen game citing struggle cloud faces assuming responsibility leader confronting deep psychological problems truth existence kurt stated hero anti hero somewhat suffering psychological issues called cloud unreliable role playing video game writing stated final_fantasy vii features complex characters created video game standards personalities paper thin criticized cloud motivations stating final_fantasy vii match depth screenplay citizen kane characters exhibited martin taxi driver ign stated cloud set trend role playing video game heroes describing blond hair gigantic sword instantly identifiable icons recognized gamers world edge described cloud example excellent design characterization famitsu published seven page tribute cloud showcasing appearances years cloud appeared lists include ign worst sword masters characters featured cloud list final_fantasy character types citing example alongside final_fantasy viii cecil final_fantasy ranked fifth list gaming praising design weapon gamesradar included stupid video game history featured rpg listing cloud second character genesis crisis core final_fantasy vii gamesradar listed cloud sword impractical rpg weapons included cross dressing scene list poor commenting makes cloud look damn feminine escort loving chooses sic cloud relationship ranked gamesradar list square_enix couples called classic love story ign ranked ninth list best video game couples overall complex ranked cloud eighth greatest soldier video games oricon poll conducted cloud placed second overall popular video game character ranking second men women media works poll asking fans video game manga character like children cloud ranked male characters year famitsu readers voted cloud best video game character time ign hero cloud pitted link lost character placed similarly contests winning character battle finishing second character battle iii battle world records gamer edition cloud voted fifth best video game character praised cloud redesign kingdom hearts best game describing hybrid vincent valentine designs according cloud appearance kingdom hearts things excited final_fantasy vii fans development advent children praised dvd talk best parts film james commented cloud guilt death effective viewers regarded scenes manipulative michael writing referred cloud overcoming death central film called fight sequences creative impressive scenes described characters beautiful perfect commenting cloud possessed perfect hair entertainment listed cloud second article male anime criticizing feeling guilt death andrew opined director cut version film provides depth cloud development taking advantage longer better gamesradar article showcasing classic game character contrasted cloud appearances advent children final_fantasy vii stating away low models necessitated change commenting square_enix design title features tasked creating female version cloud final_fantasy designed lightning cloud success mind stating desired loved long time like cloud lightning voted popular female character series japanese fans commented brought lightning kind female equivalent cloud gets love


characters final_fantasy series final_fantasy role playing game released square_enix revolves struggles group humans fate game sequels final_fantasy lightning returns final_fantasy build game story video game publications staff square_enix games come referred lightning saga core concepts contain drawn nova visuals original characters designed later characters created designers including original stories created written series central characters lightning soldier core character games lightning sister second game main protagonist snow optimistic young man engaged hope young man develops strong bond lightning pilot women inadvertently set game events motion characters appear hunter sets change bleak future ballad man past wishes bring apocalypse history lightning returns added main deity final_fantasy universe characters games basis pieces merchandise produced square_enix statues action figures jewelry subject positive reviews observers favorably compared characters previous games praised voice acting critics stated plot line characters confusing introduced shift new secondary characters change importance story role previous game main cast reviewers applauded new characters development interactions lightning returns characters stories criticized simply included sake ending stories creation development overarching theme games effects deities core human population especially fate forced main characters designer lightning returns defined battle destiny burden destiny growing progressively heavier main characters course games setting story written drawn official mythology nova series includes final_fantasy final_fantasy final_fantasy sequels created story focusing existing deities influence world different deities focused installment goddess defining features cast game central protagonist lightning wanted lightning exceptional female protagonist final_fantasy series having great strength combat ability opposed figures final_fantasy vii final_fantasy unlike characters lightning personality conceived outfit designed voice actresses cast character portrayed story personality evolved driving forces series final_fantasy characters designed served character designer final_fantasy vii viii stories characters created main story concept characters mercy fate designed snow cast world characters intended mimic multi ethnic feel united_states asia europe production game wanted cast group originally designed game narrative key points bring included scene city reconciliation snow hope town characters went changes early stages development noted examples ethnic origin gender wanted dark tone world story contrast atmosphere final_fantasy story scripted play pieces drama like television series story characters focused concepts mortality words wish rebirth theme directly inspired great east japan earthquake stayed game writers writer novelist emi better known pen coming story consultant lightning outfit game designed worked rough outline designed characters facial features new character designers brought contributed new character outfits hope designed outfits lightning designs created directly reflect environments start character added later stage original planning original plan travel clash game nature lightning returns developers decided lightning sole protagonist players know better story created bring closure characters series core themes game salvation souls rebirth lightning main reason game called returned design lightning snow new looks returned design new outfits lightning help world design new designers brought artist final_fantasy wings worked final_fantasy crystal chronicles series designed multiple battle costumes lightning inspired artwork respectively designed returned main scenario writer receiving ideas scenes members staff work script slow causing problems rest development team response worked hard create appropriate finale work strong nostalgic feeling writing characters lines order reduce delay local international releases english voice acting game development unfortunately lacked infrastructure needed support simultaneous development localization lack poor communication departments continuing changes script cutscenes led turbulent development notable knock effects game script needed translated cutscenes changed large parts dialogue party lacked proper emotional drive right moments tool called developed english translator tom japanese counterpart experience game sure parts localization process synchronized lightning returns japanese voice actors recorded dialogue characters scenes created opposed normal procedure recording lines creation english version dialogue translation recording large months delay game local international releases summon beings aid protagonists battle game versions summons ones featured games series staples alexander newcomers summon sequences designed mixed gameplay approach inspired comments players previous titles wanted wait long summons effect previous titles transform vehicle like forms masters ride built game theme transformation featured episode idea scrapped gameplay folded title lightning returns exist available gameplay merely served element story carried nova work find way bringing respective deities world choose people servants given magical powers task complete given time called focus succeed crystal fail monsters called playable characters lightning lightning key protagonist final_fantasy sequels serving primary protagonist supporting character sole playable character lightning returns born claire original japanese language version lost parents years old takes new stronger person help younger sister cause tensions result game soldier sets save sister save destruction beginning away capital unseen world act goddess protector sending messages allies guiding time things right fails causing death release chaos dark energy kept trapped goddess lightning returns lightning ends serving god inhabitants nova final days fighting old friends enemies alike save souls voiced ali english japanese year old human parents die years prior start game lightning called claire raises sets protector devotion goal causes tensions eventually engaged snow days prior start game lightning strongly objects relationship eventually reveals snow lightning exploring pulse kept pulse lightning discovers late captured sister given focus changes focus new mission save lightning snow turning crystal found change focus eventually party defeats orphan end game resumes life human lightning accepts relationship snow final_fantasy remembers lightning pulse taken believing sacrificed save eventually teacher village new town snow help build pulse invaded monsters years fall aided tells lightning fate mission accepts offer brought lightning embark journey time find sister process encounters ballad learning possesses detrimental ability future despite learning die continues seeing visions future resolves change future sake defeat returning pulse years future vision dies moments pulse infected chaos appears lightning spirit telling knew died visions took risk regardless promises lightning long lightning promises remember lightning returns soul kept safe lightning removed cast away acts shelter soul resulting similar appearance creates false version lightning line false develops feelings sister arrives lightning intends protector new world persuades accept aid real reunites lightning allies travels new world early development meant playable character eventually delegated supporting character technical issues interview said designed hair silhouette mirror lightning developers decided change lightning roles game main protagonist lightning object quest told design new costume like plug suit outfits neon genesis asked necklace plot reasons challenge game making active maintaining reason given bow weapon reason design weapon fact developers wanted characters means attack close long range aside design asked design potential outfits black combat outfit titled exposure defense later retitled style steel second red white outfit titled little red riding hood meant indicative change adult popular vote costume chosen released april voiced bailey english japanese snow snow year old human snow proposes days prior start final_fantasy purge mass exodus citizens activation pulse snow group engages battle security force finding crystal forced sisters meeting snow pairs hope oblivious boy hope gets snow unsuccessfully tries murder mother death soon snow lightning receives forgiveness hope father rescue eventually escaping pulse lightning snow resolve destroying orphan orphan death snow lightning reunite start planning set new town pulse final_fantasy snow left year prior events promising find lightning search eventually result traveling time seeing lightning dream telling protect crystal pillar holding seeing vision world fate focus fighting final battle appearing years future snow attempts destroy monster threatening supporting pillar come snow aid help defeat causing growth threat gone snow care moment time promising meet snow travels fighting arena separated flow time challenge combat win forced remain bound chaos lightning returns released imprisonment snow meets hope coming city protector patron years depressed brooding death weighed guilt inability stop world decaying lightning meets changed appearance attitude makes fear gone insane meet snow reveals intention absorb massive cloud chaos center palace transform lightning kill punishment failure performs act lightning battle manages reverse transformation convince hoping help guide new world snow designed designed motif ice inspired unused costume element kingdom hearts coded designed removed given new originally called storm development team nicknamed character reference shoe size secret designed darker look lightning returns snow personality carried created passionate optimistic opposing acting foil lightning cold mannerisms described interviews tough guy type having jealous originally negative athletic type changed big brother persona concerning stance lightning returns described snow struggling falling apart sadness losing design intended reflect state world changed self world fate darker portrayal emulated weapon opening cinematic enjoyed writing character story able snow scenes appeared cool taking roles called relationship lightning hope way fate interesting aspects original game aside appearance games character featured rhythm game final_fantasy representing final_fantasy outfit game featured optional character costume final_fantasy realm lightning guardian corps uniform snow voiced baker english japanese hope hope year old boy exile start final_fantasy beginning game hope mother vacation town selected purge snow leadership joins resistance hanging edge falls death battle trying protect hope saving snow life event hope greatly separated main party hope follows lightning plotting assassination attempt snow despite lightning objections hope tries kill snow gets coming realization blaming snow cope mother death settle differences hope returns home father tells happened repairs relationship pulse tells leave afraid hurt inadvertently summons alexander defeat orphan hope tells lightning changed fate fulfilling focus transforming save destroying final_fantasy year old hope leader scientific expedition group known academy decade events final_fantasy helps journey find lightning arrive time knowing time travel possible wishing events past hope planning reviving different power source originally planning create artificial seeing vision fighting creation assistant use time capsule eighty seven years future oversee hope new project plan build man preparation destined fall century old fall hope manage rescue crystal pillar lightning returns hope resides special base constructed new called communicating lightning wireless link hope returned year old image stripped emotions retains memories past games instrumental keeping world going lightning completes quests missions uses energy generated acts world life final day hope reveals acted eyes ears disposed uses hope avatar speaking lightning capturing allies final battle lightning control hope aids defeating good tgs event revealed hope silver hair meant lightning hair color decided pink hope received silver hair coloring instead hope academy uniform designed portrayed sensitive vulnerable game director wished portray hope mature authoritative person according hope matured seen lightning eyes formed main story themes lightning returns originally going unique design game team eventually decided settle original teenage appearance later interview said character liked team felt hope lacked heroic image leading character later said felt hope helped complete lightning character enable grow person hope voiced vincent english japanese year old human pilot son taken aftermath days earlier bought chick lightning train carrying start final_fantasy party splits following defeat goes tells son reveals son causing summon unable kill unsuccessfully attempts suicide captured lightning party rescues role fate traveling pulse eventually happened transform prevent pulse reunited events leaves help civilians decides pulse point events rip time separated ends palace void meets learns fate facing world owner reuniting deciding fight matter future holds time gate help battle helps hope save crystal pillar falls lightning returns set home soul lost body falls coma failure protect son lightning helps retrieve fragments soul lifting burden edition official playstation magazine said intended eddie murphy style comic relief character sympathetic character initially worried unconventional character having largest dialogue game experienced voice actor chosen early look revealed special guide released 25th anniversary celebrations series different final design white long brown hair wielding shoulder cannon machine pistols named voiced wilson english japanese year old village pulse narrator final_fantasy thirteen days start game wake crystal pulse holding initiating events lead purge hope exile rescued snow group dies encourages hope follow snow confront sees party splits resolve run away fate captured lightning party rescue reunites pulse regains memory remembers monster designed bring conflict worlds called war enters state emotional distress summons defeats defeat orphan transform form crystal pillar prevent pulse event remains crystal pillar end seeing going remaining unaffected changes timeline final_fantasy held pillar appear help escape endless dream void placed end game rescued collapsing pillar lightning returns crystal gaining ability hear voices dead dubbed saint lives city protective care order religious organization devoted deity ability key ritual destroy dead kill process knowing truth ritual decides past actions final day lightning persuade use power free dead enable final_fantasy originally going main character game shown lightning central role decision scrapped interview english voice actor stated found relatively easy connecting character similarities basic personalities voiced georgia van english japanese year old pulse wakes crystal thirteen days prior start final_fantasy event branding turn starts events final_fantasy escapes begins serving subordinate cavalry eventually meets snow partner plan overthrow later befriends lightning rescuing board reunite later told focus resolving fulfill fight friends fight pulse despite protests reveals responsible shell centuries earlier bringing deadly population pulse face orphan despite party pleas transform eventually transforms incomplete version fights gets tortured result failure saved lightning group orphan destruction complete focus save crashing pulse final_fantasy appear help escape endless dream void placed end rescued pillar finally collapse events lightning returns awakening seeing order taken residence dead dunes leader group bent order obtaining desert attempts destroy saved killed ritual appears final day helping lightning dissuade going ritual helps guide souls dead new world originally scripted male character early stages final_fantasy development early writing stage rewritten female character sex appeal originally going lightning look transferred lightning hard edged persona voiced rachel robinson english japanese year old male protagonist final_fantasy remaining humans devastated future friend student ballad grew apart wish destroy time incarnation time dies sets find intending change fate point death brought sees lightning battle lightning gives task finding bringing traveling time sets find lightning repair timeline change future cost existence meeting snow develops hatred attitude eventually gains respect snow travel memories restored tries dissuade continuing visions future soon kill decides comes seeing image time meeting finally defeat forced situation ends death soon returning forced watch die realizes late actions triggered apocalypse wished events lightning returns forced protect people shadow hunter order salvation obsessed fabricated prophecy kills bring new world live peace ultimately guilt actions causing world fall current state belief prophecy reinforced lightning appears briefly ally rout sect children killing women resemble lightning later fight hideout lightning fully expressing rage engaging battle battle destroys drive playing fabricated prophecy finally freeing guilt defeat offers life chance live new world allows final incarnation designed face designed rest body clothes designing clothes took account hunter swords based final_fantasy iii illustration weapon changes swords designed character short long range attacks interview said intended grave young man heavy responsibility upbringing pulse world lightning certainly interview impress watch described final_fantasy series orthodox protagonists voiced jason english japanese resistance group led snow acronym obligation rules authority team consists snow childhood friend friend runs local bar gathering monetary resources teenager provides mechanical assistance young man obsessed fashion join guest characters snow leading battle soldiers opening level eventually meet party enter orphan cradle group reappears final_fantasy living town new acting neighborhood watch traveling time members dead events lightning returns novel final_fantasy memories revealed members new world designed based clothing athletic clothing styles basketball beach respectively respectively voiced daniel jeff fischer english japanese antagonists ruler government serves main antagonist final_fantasy true form known japanese version lord created deity ultimate goal summon maker term creator god associated created world plan involved forged beast destroy countless deaths crash cause gate manifest physical world goes far use anti pulse propaganda fear citizens attempt war fails intervention battle end game cause coup état confronted team orphan cradle plays emotions mortally wounded party body orphan independent entity voiced scott english japanese orphan orphan wheel like sun serves chief power source kept orphan planning demise order reunite creator aftermath resulting mass genocide human orphan dying fights party seemingly transforms based members proceeds torture lightning gain new focus peaceful world force orphan true form party defeats game final battle orphan shell voiced julia scott english japanese true form voiced michael english japanese lieutenant colonel acts secondary antagonist final_fantasy serves director government military branches pilots personal fighter despite questioning motives follows orders sake people meets lightning party resulting fight loses party escapes help cavalry party escapes attempts attack fails result confronts lightning party survives fight escapes troops defeat orphan troops turned confronts party loses battle reveals party knew control entire time feeling guidance anti pulse propaganda best realizing true intentions orders troops suspend operations allows party enter orphan cradle save sacrificing grenade explosion monsters pursuing party voiced jon english japanese minor antagonist final_fantasy lieutenant colonel branch serves subordinate commanding days earlier takes determine focus later lead pleasure capital plays emotions revealing son intention killing attempt fails captures intent use memorial aboard lightning group later rescues dismay party confronts prepares fight cover escape states kills magic dead spirit regains physical form events final_fantasy voiced english japanese ballad ballad appears final_fantasy main antagonist distant past prior war pulse guardian point protect city invading army transforms killing save touched sacrifice gives heart heart chaos eternal guardian eventually living visions gift soon turns curse seeing die repeatedly makes attempting condition killer deciding enter kill goddess personally encounter past versions journey uses knowledge timeline create deal battles lightning barely managing defeat enters final battle eventually defeated form refusing kill manages force blade destroying heart die later seen game secret ending seated throne saying begin lives new world lightning returns revealed desires incarnations brought body soul chaos salvation lightning engages fight remains learning condition intention stay nova serve new unseen realm guide dead seen defeat explains intend new goddess dead final act new unseen realm completely formed allows final incarnation depart new world ballad designed final design selected ones offered called unique villain series noble goal saving perpetual curse early death opposed final_fantasy villains sought destruction role earned character title best villain game informer rpg year awards voiced brien english version japanese version adam adam adam minor antagonist final_fantasy man created crossroads time periods adam able use helped design kill humans seize control city fight adam uses crossroads continually rebuild defeat finally uses crossroads send warning hope project time adam existence key deity final_fantasy universe main antagonist lightning returns plays key role world history creator world main deities indirect creator humanity attempts revive final_fantasy failed awakens aftermath final_fantasy transformed nova unseen realm attempts stop corruption gradually accepts nova saving makes lightning saves souls alive preparation birth new world wish purge humanity memories destroying dead leaving free knowing happiness new world having order salvation carry plans humanity makes hope host conditions lightning replacement lightning chooses rebel order mission allowing souls dead living decides destroy souls new world intent create version humanity practically extensions lightning fights wounding freeing hope soul uniting souls humanity defeat defeat lightning states survived humanity defeat physical form lightning returns designed design elaborate detailed representation nova entire universe design motif carried fused arena floor final battle character voiced daniel english japanese characters year old son days prior start final_fantasy visits store baby son captures uses sense energy pulse track finding father turns crystal having completed focus returns normal defeat orphan reunited separated father void time periods reunites travel witness chaos death lightning returns soul fragmented fallen coma father driven despair trying frightened waking lightning manages retrieve fragments soul happiness enabling wake originally meant year old younger designer gain sympathy player saying wanted player want pick interview famitsu said meant baby version hair voiced connor english japanese lightning returns voiced english japanese supporting character final_fantasy air_force brigadier leader branch like doubts current state believes run people recruiting gets separated subordinate capture snow use find impression helps party escapes hope home town stage rescue mission save later turns actually aiding group orders acting kill safety people defeated returns replace orders create chaos capital city confronted party tells kill end misery lightning returns dead use communicate lightning tell truth order plans save dead character named appears mentioned main final_fantasy appearance second final_fantasy game feature character antagonistic role final_fantasy voiced davies english japanese supporting character final_fantasy member cavalry unit loyal secretly opposed extracts snow crystal form helps save ambushed hope house battle appointment takes command cavalry confronts ends fulfilling request end life encountered novels fragments fragments confirm survives rest cavalry turned eventually secrets establishes academy voiced robert thompson english japanese wife hope parents supporting characters final_fantasy prior game events takes hope festival end selected purge snow group free refugees chooses join efforts attack saves snow missile attack counterattack leaves injured time ask son home dies hope lightning arrive hope house wounded snow allows shelter managing forgive snow failing save fulfilled final wish hope home cavalry help escape hope father making appear victim protecting authorities fall helps set provincial government fall dies natural causes years later thousand years fall spirits appear hope lightning control voiced japanese mary elizabeth english voiced japanese english city state pulse prior time war having written relating event novel fragments shown human created unknown reason soul fade reaching taking pity gives ability future called eyes enables continuously history meant best ability future curse vision drains consequently dies teens fate ballad seen live die war makes goal destroy end time longer die despite remains supportive quest later revealed allowed order manifestation openly hostile travelers fate lightning returns versions residence ruins temple guardian revealed constant caused soul fragment previous life chaos triggered events world ends souls choose stay new goddess death restore cycle life established final incarnation shares strong bond wishes new life allowed leave live normal human voiced amber hood english japanese creature frequently found final_fantasy series acts supporting character final_fantasy lightning returns final_fantasy comes place called ocean time live numbers events final_fantasy pulled home losing memories process eventually finds way helps lightning defeat sent good luck charm traveling acts weapon hand helps quest point resolving recovers memories given chance return home instead chooses remain lightning returns moved leader community exist world lightning meets feels guilty death revived lightning promise rescue soul designed asked character mascot game designed image infant repeatedly satisfied balance features originally designed sole companion changed late stage decided clash game general atmosphere voice proved challenge sound designers terms non verbal answers noises eventually created different versions trademark sound signifying possible moods point talking game designers game dialogue voiced winter english japanese lightning returns voiced english bailey supporting character final_fantasy originally young woman involved purge hiding ruined city group survivors events end final_fantasy roof hiding place collapses meant die time distorted erupted resurrected haunted dreams true fate joins academy works assistant hope going construction new initially supportive quest eventually learning quest correct timeline escape planning kill hope timeline brought corrected causing fade existence voiced kim guest english japanese supporting character appears final_fantasy episode revealed chick bought son events game choosing events away gets separated makes wish help granted given human body exist time serves merchant journey returns supporting character lightning returns canvas prayers appears original chick form quest save soul originally meant design impressed expanded role akin shop clerk director wrote new backstory new dialogue said manner outfit times clashed game overall atmosphere felt good inclusion voiced english japanese supporting character lightning returns final_fantasy initially appearing eventually revealed embodiment lightning personal trauma child created physical form chaos contain soul lightning journey aiding eventually revealing true identity integrating lightning mind comes terms need helped friends designed worked multiple titles final_fantasy series look described gothic style came team asking portray lightning hidden self appearance young version inner feelings reflect lightning hidden emotions personality actions unpredictable aiding lightning journey creating appearance extravagant movements development team tried realistic possible voiced english japanese cultural impact merchandise conjunction game release square_enix produced lineup merchandise including jewelry action figures goods related characters merchandise released japan items produced include lightning necklace snow necklace themed lighter themed card case colored action figures hope displayed square_enix japan merchandise page character posters promote game heroine square_enix licensed production branded lightning called exciting opportunity april issue arena magazine showed multiple characters modeling outfits spring summer collections characters games appeared packaging produced promote lightning returns critical reception characters final_fantasy received mixed positive opinions reviewers ben extreme said voice acting characters interesting cast competent characters begin said player grow tired lightning early begin new emotions player progress parish applauded characters best defined group protagonists series seen praised development story parish commented characters worked differences demons feel like comrades story development ign editor ryan drew favorable comparison characters final_fantasy enjoyed characters multi story approach flashbacks storyline den said characters fantastic praised voice acting den said introduction game characters lacked kind development hours game result confusing plotline characters leaves terrible impression characters introduced received mixed reception praising inclusion saying weak ryan felt characters clear focus driving force quest lightning thought characters good said game focused engaging characters lightning north positive finding characters voiced cast den thought characters voiced fell flat actors awkward dialogue work extremely critical characters story seeing company taking weakest characters placing center stage best characters lighting relegated background parish disappointed character development saying given true power game narrative developed original premise stronger characters original game noticeable loss disliked liked characters hope given large roles especially critical saying characters irritating forgettable weak motivations stuffed dialogue despite said warmth endowed game atmosphere characters resolutions lightning returns received criticism ign found writing characters game forgotten liked characters place stated character defined basic traits serve needs plot plot flowing needs characters felt dialogue overly frequent poorly written gamesradar ryan found lightning putting saw inclusion characters like attempt fan service critical plot element mike unimpressed lightning characters stayed lightning returns needing lightning dave riley anime news network found characters improved slightly previous appearances saying dropping seriousness sub series elements marginally especially regards main character

Characters of the Final Fantasy XIII series


known japan fictional character protagonist action adventure games aria sorrow dawn sorrow video game series designed producer desire try different route series return dawn sorrow satisfaction storyline aria sorrow redesigned new anime appearance aria sorrow year old transfer student studying japan simply japanese high school student japanese version finds castle principal antagonist series discovers power dominance ability claim souls abilities monsters defeats game story progresses learns demise destined position graham jones desired killed reason dark lord immediately efforts pseudonym eventually defeats chaos running castle narrowly missing corruption possible death hands dawn sorrow features fighting attempts cult create new dark lord surface events aria sorrow video game publications praised character viewed stereotypical echo previous protagonists new context storyline aria sorrow dawn sorrow provided storyline particular situated compared storyline widely acclaimed symphony night switch anime character design dawn sorrow notably criticized reviewers preferred designs conception design debuted aria sorrow final installment series game boy advance created attempt producer games including highly acclaimed symphony night try different route series setting futuristic setting designed previously worked characters games symphony night harmony drawings dark gothic style borrow heavily style art keeping different route motif appearance noticeably contemporary sporting modern clothing comparison medieval attire characters previous games inclusion dawn sorrow rare sequel series stated primary motivations making dawn sorrow feature game included production team wanted concentrate character designs curse darkness remainder characters anime style marketing strategy wished employ felt nintendo target demographic significantly younger consoles games appeared intended court simplistic anime design furthermore considered test design incorporated future installments appearances aria sorrow depicted high school student japan living peacefully childhood friend drawn castle learns power dominance enabling absorb souls monsters defeats use abilities proceeds castle learns longtime antagonist series truly defeated prophecy powers passed defeating graham jones notion realizes result confronted latest member clan group vampire hunters sworn hunt demise defeats extracts promise fail subdue spirit aid allies encountered castle able escape fate defeating manifestation castle chaos second appearance dawn sorrow returns battle combat cult seeks kill revive dark lord believes powers lost proceeds replica castle order confront cult castle learns dark lord candidates born day demise possess supernatural powers result manages best candidate inadvertently soul process proceeds defeat instances stripping power conclusion second fight result induce dark lord fails gave earlier game soul escapes body increases powers having copied power dominance manages defeat monstrous form menace realizes end game fate determine additionally appears mode found dawn sorrow storyline follows assumption succumbed darker nature new dark lord final boss mode reception character received praise criticism video game publications gamespy noted fell stereotypical role looking man original scenario aria sorrow presented provided better context character fact member clan protagonists games lauded ign commenting contributed depth storyline manner power dominance translated tactical soul system featured games widely acclaimed ign commented contributed significantly overall feel aria sorrow celebrated triumphant return tactical soul system dawn sorrow reviewers complimented graphical representation gamespy noted good animation easily sprites aria sorrow gamespot called graphics dawn sorrow intricate gorgeous making note character sprites change anime design dawn sorrow criticized gamespy shallow anime images game representation absence production ign claimed images level generic saturday morning anime quality rpgfan felt story created best presented series symphony night


combine half life combine empire serves primary antagonistic force video game half life developed valve corporation combine consist alien synthetic human elements dominate earth regularly encountered half life episodic expansions hostile non player characters player progresses games effort overthrow combine occupation earth combine frequently shown harsh rulers citizens earth suppressing dissent brutality violence invasive surgery transform humans soldiers slaves games player primarily battles transformed humans synthetic mechanical enemies product combine technology atmosphere generated combine state praised reviewers artificial intelligence combine characters thought inferior characters half life addition role half life series combine adapted productions combine character type toys valve design elements combine appearance advisor inspired works frank combine tribute novel flew nest features collection authorities manipulate process individuals half life development concepts combine non player characters created later cut female combine assassins similar black operations assassins featured game planned later abandoned appear half life survivor arcade game non player character combine cleaned streets bodies battle acid gun removed game head featured laboratory cuts included variety alien combine soldiers complemented soldiers game number synthetic combat machines half life combine characters went multiple combine soldier subjected final appearance settled opera singer actress ellen provides voice combine announcer half life episodic expansions combine soldiers games voiced john patrick attributes society little revealed combine role outside earth dialogue half life states control worlds different dimensions inhabited range species combine occupation earth shown brutal police state city eastern european city civil protection units seen frequently conducting random searches apartment blocks human citizens engaging random police brutality military forces combine shown attacking human resistance bases effort control citizens clad blue uniforms live designated apartment blocks citizens shown moved different cities combine passenger trains alien creatures original half life shown enslaved observed jobs according half life raising bar combine draining earth oceans minerals resources combine worlds water levels coast city later coastal levels greatly reduced heart combine command structure half life citadel enormous structure combine construction reaching approximately kilometres miles sky ground level deep underground located city citadel serves primary headquarters combine housing combine advisors office earth administrator wallace frequently seen large screens city spreads propaganda citadel projects energy field able prevent human reproduction field keeps dangerous alien wildlife city addition citadel contains trans dimensional allows combine travel native universe earth citadel contains construction facilities synthetic combine combat machines depiction combine composed species machines commonly encountered enemies half life expansions soldiers human civil protection officers variety combat machines synths encountered advisors advisors large larvae like creatures virtually visible eyes ears limbs possess eye like mechanical device attached left heads mechanical arms faces covered form able lift reveal mouth like extends long flexible examine objects attack kill enemies advisors appear feeding victim attacks implied advisors original master race combine earth administrator wallace answering directly advisors usually seen protective pods guarded combine soldiers possess powers able float air enemies examine victims interference appearance based guild film civil protection civil protection combine law enforcement agency earth consisting humans agreed work behalf combine referred civil protection units wear light armor gas masks usually armed pistols occasionally seen guns brutal methods keeping local populace line intimidation physical force raids random summary executions acts extreme police brutality means respective jurisdictions methods justified role civilians outskirts city civil protection units observed patrolling city civil protection officers constant contact combine headquarters gives objectives situation updates death officer officer armor longer alive automatically informs headquarters fatality advises nearby units place death combine primary military force combine earth consists enhanced humans wear heavily long sleeve body armor gas masks markings suit change depending individual unit assignment rank elite combine soldiers wear bright white armor majority soldiers wear variations blue brown armor armed variety firearms including guns sniper rifles pulse rifles soldiers usually operate small groups squad tactics grenades flush flank player occasionally provide support combine synths travel areas use use radios communicate headquarters combine soldiers usually encountered outside city appear city uprising near end half life combine technology combine use large array science fiction technology access technology takes dimension earth technology restrictive comparison developed locations earth significant modification games futuristic computer consoles doors power sources weapon encountered addition combine employ use small airborne robots observe citizens earth city variant merely moves streets monitors individuals takes photographs combat equivalent capable dropping mines area civil protection makes use smaller airborne robots called fly razor sharp rotating blades attack targets cause injuries deployed closed areas combine use types land mines mines throw air detonate enemy detected nearby spherical roll vehicles enemies attach deliver damaging electrical attacks combine technology transform humans soldiers deformed mutilated humans memory past act slaves maintenance workers combine facilities transformation considered combine worst militarily combine use synthetic machines machines powered organic components traditional mechanical machines armored personnel carriers attack helicopters prominent synthetic machines insect like foot tall armored creatures walk legs armed high powered cannon head mounted pulse turret episode smaller equivalent hunter introduced tall assault machines fire explosive targets small maneuver indoors synths seen near end half life roles elaborated turrets combine combine use biological weapon firing artillery shells loaded creatures areas allowing vicinity appearances half life series according backstory presented half life combine appear earth death boss character end half life death powerful creature controlling dimensional rip black research facility earth causes rip resulting portal storms spread hostile wildlife earth combine manipulate tear widening allow access earth dimension sufficiently wide combine invade force subsequent seven hour war quickly defeat forces earth destroy united_nations building new_york_city earth surrender negotiated wallace combine puppet administrator earth uses city base operations combine appearance half life early stages game combine civil protection units pursue gordon freeman city accidentally reveals presence wallace freeman actions half life sees freeman major threat freeman escapes city civil protection units raid resistance base black east capture resistance leader transferred holding facilities nova freeman daughter break facility rescue combine citadel double agent strike nova seen start revolution citizens earth arms combine response combine deployed city heavy street fighting takes place freeman manages infiltrate citadel captured taken allows freeman break free captivity flees citadel trans dimensional intent escape freeman destroys escape causing large explosion destroys citadel episode destruction citadel caused primary begin melt forcing gordon freeman journey citadel temporarily stabilize city inhabitants evacuated combine attempt accelerate send message native universe reinforcements copy data sent forces desperately attempt stop pair escaping city spurred combine advisors pair escape train end game citadel sends message destroying city episode opens freeman discovering citadel destruction resulted formation super portal combine dimension slowly progressing stage send overwhelming reinforcements discover data retrieved citadel contains codes close portal traverse countryside deliver resistance headquarters white forest progress evident combine advisors escaped citadel destruction remaining combine forces albeit occasional attacks aware resistance plans close super portal combine attack white forest force repelled super portal destroyed resistance launch satellite containing appropriate data game closing scenes advisors attack freeman kill driven dog appearances media use applications like allowed combine non player characters variety productions concerned combine portrayed highly bureaucratic organization issue shows civil protection briefing attempting capture comic protagonist gordon officers instructed cluster explosive barrels seek cover unstable structures bridges fast moving vehicles example series combine nation follows civil protection officers similar style police procedural documentaries officers perform duties twists team medical officer having obsession legal consultant soldier favoring dramatic entries throwing web series called combine parodies office series attempts portray combine corporation suffers everyday office issues problems episode shows soldiers attempting bypass watch videos online instead working media portray combine overtones live action video combine interview parodies interview tom cruise discussing video described eerie creepy instead presents interview civil protection officer discussing combine rule earth adapting cruise words fit combine theme gamer noted suggestion course purpose self image way resembles alien collective cultural impact merchandise combine inspired creation items merchandise half life series toy created valve based synthetic hunters introduced episode sold distributed valve online store toy released february addition valve produced shirts depicting combine idea humanity evolution combine soldier displaying pieces concept art combine soldier reception combine received positive reaction critics praised epic feel built combine harsh rule city half life stating created world governed decorated urban decay lacking hope gamespot echoed praise saying vision police state effective zone described appearance combine soldiers like stating overall artificial intelligence game extremely competent combine non player characters better survival instincts citing reluctance cover tendency charge player shotgun blast number reviews episode disappointed lack new characters combine gamespot praised improved combine soldiers addition new abilities buildings addition hunter episode particularly received critics computer video games stated challenging fight welcome addition series ign stated hunters designed powerful alien intelligence combine ranked ign villains list


street fighter fictional character street fighter series fighting games designed development team appeared arcade version street fighter later related promotions media title large overweight martial artist seeks defeat masters angered claim number fighter america way instead fights people similar attire hair color regardless gender character voiced japanese christopher smith english introduction character received positive reception criticism character design aesthetic majority praised character exceeding expectations based solely appearance character design previous street fighter titles relied solely research development branch development team instead allowed branches company input design new characters influx fan requests outside japan designed based marketing research sorts characters american audience enjoy playing characters considered inclusion game development designed initially intended bald slender black male wearing named king cobra meant counterpart series characters voiced fighting style intended mixing elements chinese martial arts perceived united_states time developed character concept midway process recording character lines art director proposed character overweight idea agreed result design gradually changed completely turned blonde long haired white male design later admitted fact rushed changed appearance surprised staff members including remarked wait character final appearance chosen initial design developers felt freak people street fighter executive producer likened inclusion street fighter noting design intended help set game apart cool looking ultimately bland characters fighter interview noted intentionally silly adding called american dan terms joke character game roster later referred look describing new characters game asked comparisons bob character introduced series time emphasized characters different regards bob represented cool fat guy represented weird fat guy staff members including community manager received character warmly noting favorite new character series street fighter sound director developed character musical theme title spirit mind motorcycle personality utilizing american drummer drum set parts theme feeling interesting approach recorded voice samples incorporated character background music development team agreed feeling voice gave character presence fit overall image personality attributes american motorcycle repair shop mechanic self taught fighting style watching martial arts films putting spin attacks believes handsome america best martial artist takes seriously regard point referring lord rude people beneath describes character having hasty personality prone jumping conclusions achieve goal sacrificing accuracy speed tends speak long manner demonstrated considerably long victory quotes end fights girlfriend candy accompanies result protecting angry attempted paying bill depicted large heavily blond male head bald long extending sides mouth chin clothing consists yellow black shoulders closing left open exposing center lower abdominal hair black shoes cover feet black gloves cover hands secondary outfit similar changing dark blue green version raised collar additionally removing gloves changing double alternate designs considered rejected included appearance martial artist attire stands tall weighs kilograms super street fighter outfit intended resemble chinese included consisting long chinese black hat yellow black striped pants yellow strip paper meant represent sealing charm extending hat face developers considered charm able knocked opponent attacks result alter attack patterns power felt character instead abandoned idea assistant producer cited outfit favorites game feeling design suited body appearances introduced video game street fighter angered martial artist masters declared best fighter america candy suggestion find defeat prove best declares rival sets find way repeatedly mistakes fighters attacking similarly dressed blonde people regardless gender blames mistaken identities belief delay notably character eventually confronts states know fight game conclusion shown pushing broken motorcycle candy board training blaming conclusion super street fighter repairs motorcycle candy request colder climate heads north north pole appears official tag partner street fighter outside video game appeared street fighter comic series appearing street fighter turbo comic february shown hate named best fighter america media attention receives feeling effort achievement taking candy sets find defeat story conclusion later appearing second issue street fighter comic book attempts find friend defeating dan process defeated gameplay faster outward appearance indicate given ability string attacks readily order expectations based looks like contrast large characters fighting games development attacks developers devised options fighting style considering different ways combine appearance considering design decided allow movements quick strengthened body fat accompanied martial artist shouts gameplay compared fighting styles street fighter iii characters yang development team notably regards diving kick attack emphasized mobility attacking attacks designed means enemy tornado destroys enemy projectiles drawing opponent closer final strike ultra combo space opera symphony barrage attacks requires close proximity opponent dealing blows ending final upwards blast super street fighter second ultra combo named big bang typhoon added consisting spinning body arms outward tornado inspired fashion attack designed range long period addition attacks altered terms range damage turn gave development team trouble relied lot trial error balance character promotion reception promote street fighter character artwork including hand drawn sprites character included xbox live themes worldwide restaurants offered street fighter themed meals included meat dish named character organized events distributed limited series street fighter cards promote arcade title features fighting stance received mixed positive reception debut named new characters introduced street fighter placing 12th bizarre fighting characters list noting high attack speed despite weight ign described interesting new characters introduced title comical size impressive speed added attack set shows past comical exterior capable fighter hides ign stated felt character game enjoyed attitude called worthy addition series despite outward appearances anime news network described designed engaging despite initial reservations character praised game better new characters title heavy contrast additions crimson praised character noted definitely offered different adding expected game obvious physics apply male character stars stripes noted level detail animations movements describing mobility awesome contrast tampa considered character game describing overweight fighter big mouth additionally citing character game worst feature gamespot described bit sight gag noting speed reviewer new straits times felt character stood newcomers play giant bomb jeff noted character bit place rest cast describing big belly added feasible playable character