characters halo recurring characters halo organized respective factions fictional universe franchise central story revolves war future humanity auspices united_nations space command alien alliance known artifacts left ancient race known forerunner play central role particularly massive weapons dubbed built contain parasitic flood beginning developer video game halo combat evolved franchise expanded include numerous sequel video games novels comics works foreword collection titled art halo founder jason jones noted bringing elements video game art jones noted character designers artists living breathing world interesting characters places game development spanned years brought numerous revisions character designs personalities characters updated advantage new graphics technologies instance master chief armor redesigned lengthy conceptual process final model bump mapped video game offered opportunities character appearances design halo commercial critical success led large amounts merchandise featuring franchise characters produced master chief visible symbol series heavily marketed character appearing bottles shirts xbox controllers merchandise produced includes sets action figures produced studios toys manufacturers halo characters received varying reception characters chief received critics character design creation halo characters continually refined development company bought microsoft platform shifted xbox developers add input progress characters halo working game example outside artist developed early concept sketches eventually master chief developing model artists decided chief looked slender subsequently character early natural jaw split later sport point jason jones having tail idea eventually dropped designers decided hand key animations attempt motion capture animators reference footage movement game characters art director marcus wife running field footage human marines halo staff special room designed capturing reference material subsequent human character features based designers character animators looked features races artificial characters deliberately limited sure acted environmental changes situations voice acting halo series features voice work television film actors including ron orlando jones rodriguez robert stamp voice acting important halo combat evolved sequels developed halo lines combat dialogue halo excess lines actual technology trilogy changed little actors voiced lines remote locations traveled record lines interviews halo voice actors stated idea games critical commercial success steve voice game protagonist stated generally voice actor finished lines involvement game ends characters combat evolved relatively voice actors given develop style personality aside major character roles members halo community halo fans small roles games cast red blue won lengthy charity auction voice role halo comedy routine changes depending difficulty level game played cast members defunct adam baldwin roles marines halo halo halo guardians united_nations space command master chief master chief petty officer commonly referred simply master chief main protagonist main playable character halo trilogy character voiced steve chicago disc jockey active service survivors fall reach master chief awe fear alien refer demon assisted artificial intelligence prevents firing installation halo combat evolved event player told destroyed life galaxy staff member joseph noted master chief created paid attention people want play world master chief kicked creativity said terms people react space marine cool green armor character gaming icon mascot xbox rated greatest characters time electronic gaming monthly voiced games taylor artificial intelligence assists master chief halo combat evolved halo halo halo smart based brain nature programming means eventually think death lifespan seven years actions halo combat evolved help prevent activation installation escapes halo master chief fighter instrumental helping survivors capture flagship justice events halo strike halo charge mac magnetic cannon defense platform cairo earth attack accompanies chief aboard amber clad delta halo assists intelligence work stays city high charity detonate amber clad engines case delta halo activated subsequently falls halo rescued master chief high charity aids halo ring construction narrowly escaping halo destructive blast master chief stranded space awaiting rescue halo awakens master chief nearly years stranded space aids battles forerunner shield world requiem attempts stop hampered advanced state state literally thinks death mission times aids master chief time stopping saving earth destroyed ship able use power shield master chief nuclear blast bubble forming life size says final goodbye master chief touches time fading away halo guardians revealed survived fallen ancient forerunner network known domain met forerunner called warden eternal believed true holder mantle responsibility domain cure began bring eponymous guardians ancient forerunner bird like structures online intends use force planets compliance usher new age peace guardians defences starts uprising humans begins chase infinity forcing captain find way fight named fifth best supporting character greatest female characters video game reviewers noted character determination perfectly master chief provides anchor linking players halo story johnson sergeant major junior johnson marine leads human forces flood assaults halo series character voiced david scully johnson marines survive destruction installation rescued master chief novel halo strike johnson plays larger role halo joining forces stop installation halo awarded colonial cross heroic actions installation leads forces drive new kenya city events game halo johnson seen asking engineer want new engineer lights johnson cigar halo forerunner construct guilty spark kills johnson tries activate incomplete halo johnson sole character featured halo graphic novel story breaking details johnson escape flood halo combat evolved main character novel halo contact harvest ways similar stereotype charismatic black marines found science fiction sergeant aliens johnson partially based publications found johnson enjoyable somewhat flat character interview halo contact harvest joseph admitted johnson static character halo combat evolved despite character potential sort inherited caricature aspects halo contact harvest chance right johnson rich fully story deserves able game jacob captain jacob voiced pete captain appears halo reach halo combat evolved novelization halo flood halo cole protocol halo fall reach chronological appearance fall reach young lieutenant accompanies catherine mission screen possible project subjects lieutenant plays pivotal role saving million lives forces midway fall reach commander destroyer promoted captain defeats ships attack human colony performing maneuver later named loop recalled human reach tracking device aboard ship planet existence proceed attack colony planet follows cole protocol leads new ship pillar autumn halo leads guerrilla captured parasitic flood daughter commander daughter jacob catherine lived younger years falling changed father appears halo halo final chapter halo cole protocol beginning halo present awards ceremony board cairo defense platform earth accept medal posthumously father soon fleet launches attack earth takes control ship amber clad assists defense new kenya prophet regret earth orders amber clad follow results discovery installation halo johnson squad marines head halo library order retrieve activation index prevent ring activation master chief prophet regret process johnson captured human insert index halo control panel attempts tries stop firing forces insert index initiating halo firing sequence engages kills successfully removes index prevents halo inadvertently causes remaining halo installations enter standby mode enabling remote firing installations halo returns earth leads pursuit prophet truth portal creates artifact buried new leads sergeant johnson captured activate installation attempts rescue killed truth shoots voiced halo recast role halo ostensibly wanted accent despite halo said loved work pure chance voice place ign asked thought character admitted hadn played halo sent like copies game character voiced halo catherine catherine elizabeth civilian scientist appears books halo fall reach halo strike halo ghosts halo halo legends shorts homecoming package mentioned halo reach halo fiction flash clone brain tissue basis construction smart creator project responsible children training subsequent death dangerous process viewed mother figure preferring address numerical designation knows identify individually mannerisms fully suited armor indistinguishable actions belief suffering acceptable benefit sergeant johnson causes position decides save member humanity beginning halo strike shuttle private mission planet assists surrounding forerunner planet leads surviving sphere heart later freed arrested committing acts likely aid enemy kidnapping telling lord hood send later branded war criminal later revealed mother voiced taylor halo reach halo halo guardians taylor provides motion capture performance halo halo character voiced black halo legends james colonel james high ranking army officer acts connection army office naval intelligence seen years service survived battles influence dominates security committee talk higher ranking officers fear competition departments notably section project strong resentment opponents particular eventually convince members approve iii program halo fall reach attempts sabotage mark testing process ordnance far established guidelines including lotus anti tank mines squad ordered shoot kill automated gun turrets letter requesting lines planting evidence illicit activities bank records halo strike revealed manages way mess limited comic series halo uprising falls hands mars slated die tells key earth key fact save relative living cleveland ohio holding prisoner informed key exists beheaded franklin senior chief petty officer franklin trainer reach early events halo fall reach provides excellent weapons physical lessons tactical mental training possesses brilliant mind warfare reflected master chief abilities described tall muscular close cut hair dash gray temples leaves discovery train batch recruited colonel assist lieutenant commander kurt training iii secret world years combat duty receiving purple hearts process ghosts sealed inside forerunner sphere heart planet remaining survivors hood fleet admiral lord hood voiced ron appears novel halo strike member security committee chief naval operations greatly respects record saved life occasions halo begins admiral hood presents master chief sergeant johnson medals aboard cairo station halo ghosts hood receives urgent message requesting send assist ordering halo hood overall command earth defense commander reporting directly accepts need humanity ally entirely happy leads remaining human naval forces attack prophet truth dreadnought attack fails forerunner artifact new creating portal master chief elite human forces choose follow prophet truth portal decides stay final stand earth end game commemorates small monument war sacrifices involved wallace private class wallace forces survived initial attack halo combat evolved halo contact harvest reveals marine member colony harvest defense militia family killed halo flood assists defending human stronghold command major assault team led sergeant johnson captain jacob sent recover arms halo combat evolved team overwhelmed flood leaving entire squad sergeant johnson infected resulting eventual death captain video game master chief recovers helmet reviews recording mission contained introducing flood player marine eyes halo combat evolved fate marine left unknown halo flood reveals fate private transformed flood combat form rest squad able exercise certain degree control infection mind parasite weakened long uses limited control attempt end life charging marines hope shoot instead captured live specimen study brought aboard cruiser truth reconciliation mission drop shock major capture vessel return earth intact successfully convinces lieutenant mission spread flood earth dies human troops vessel crashed halo thomas captain thomas current captain infinity debut origin web series halo forward unto dawn portrayed tom green young military cadet saved master chief halo serves infinity officer later promoted captain superior ignored chief warnings abandoned requiem returns halo guardians currently voiced hare conceived program secretly commissioned create elite corps stem rebellion colonies soldiers best weapon alien war broke known master chief hero trilogy soldiers play significant role novels halo legends prequel games halo wars halo reach effort raise morale war continued sour humanity existence program disclosed general public heroes legends order maintain public confidence war going listed killed missing action wounded action kidnapped children replaced flash clones died natural causes physical undergo turn super soldiers lengthy expensive surviving process male female average feet tall iii project started colonel james serve cheaper main protagonists game halo reach including player character aka noble later creates project unlike projects kidnapped children war respectively adult volunteers drawn branches participate war games starship infinity forms fictional basis halo multiplayer distinctive element special powered assault armor mark armor halo combat evolved ranked casualty gamer author commenting recognizable symbols game literally image franchise legendary hero master chief armor halo multiplayer rated tenth video game armor maxim inspired halo video game series known anti bear suits developed real counterpart powered assault armor named suit functional capabilities inspired present video games versions armor armor features include system air powered solar panels located helmet equipment weapon transportation recording system emergency illumination activated jeopardy armor offers protection attacks knives blunt objects small explosions expressed able improve design use military price dollars piece non functional powered assault armor created spike pre halo special dedicated fans sarah commander sarah stationed infinity leader appears halo halo guardians halo assault voiced agent appeared halo anniversary opening ending task hunting master chief halo guardians mike portrays anniversary nightfall origin movie provided motion capture performance character guardians scheduling conflicts jones luke cage voice acting replaced current squad leader tasked hunting rogue blue team high high supreme leaders assuming office picks new list names similar practice orthodox halo shown truth mercy regret voiced michael hamilton camp robin halo respectively halo truth voiced stamp novel halo contact harvest reveals originally known minister vice minister plotted throne process hide truth humanity descended gods believing revelation course halo regret attacks earth delta halo calls reinforcements killed master chief later mercy attacked flood high charity truth saved left die control halo truth seen engineers forerunner construct near new halo truth meets demise hands prophet attempts activate halo rings preliminary designs including artist according art halo designed look sinister originally appeared fused special use transport final designs dependent technology special stylized differently adds personality aliens presence rank given special elite soldiers undertake missions behalf gain honor death revered bravery skills halo rank given supreme commander fleet particular justice responsible destroying reach watch installation destroyed halo combat evolved justice captured master chief halo strike killing allow commander carry missions blade eventually rebels dropping surname symbol resignation joins fellow siding humanity stopping halo array firing particular voiced keith david originally named playable character intended major plot twist reception character lukewarm critics alternatively praising added dimension brought complaining having play alien halo wars set years halo combat evolved second shown possibly wear armor recognized character described mean guy lead designer david comparing second main antagonist halo wars leads fleet forerunner ships capturing ellen order fight killed sergeant forge rolls body cliff particular voiced david making debut halo special commander named game leading unofficial nickname half jaw fans missing left face release halo graphic novel character finally named story voyage infinite character voiced robert originally civil war veteran elite second prominent elite character series voyage infinite explains loses left injured fighting friends infected flood early events halo serves messenger elite council seen messages parties chamber split joins fighting dropping surname symbolize resignation halo flagship shadow intent supports plan follow truth leaves earth return elite end war known quick smart ingenious fighter especially energy sword excellent leader expresses great care soldiers eager exact revenge great voiced kevin michael richardson easily recognized white hair distinctive massive gravity hammer known fist rough arrogant completely dedicated great journey halo contact harvest reveals killing uncle seizing weapon makes appearance novel halo strike allowed chamber high prophet truth halo acts agent branding failures later appears tries retrieve activation index delta halo orders takes index pushes intended death deep heads control room halo index order activate halo confronted blind deception great journey ring ultimately killed coordinated efforts help sergeant major johnson successfully preventing firing delta halo designs began basic shape design common complete artist added small distinctive changes armor order distinguish visual design later modified halo seasoned warriors sporting elaborate shoulder pads review character networks noted precision baseball bat path reference ceremonial weapons energy sword gravity hammer respectively forerunner guilty spark guilty spark guilty spark voiced tim robot character appears original halo trilogy guilty spark artificial intelligence designed serve identity module sourced human named composed expense biological form guilty spark fragmented independently operating fragments uploaded familiar floating blue eyed geometric encountered halo combat evolved assigned installation alpha halo title monitor identity module required artificial intelligence operate occasionally lead complications arising free example flood outbreak assume highest priority monitor moment weakness disregarded assigned favour preserving structural integrity replacement installation fragment encountered player end halo sixth level guilty spark flood breach help master chief calls activate halo defenses tell master chief halo defenses cause destruction life galaxy attempts stop master chief destroying pillar autumn destroying halo ultimately thwarted ship explodes ring causing break discovered system spark known eventually informs activate installation halo halo spark allies humans installation destroyed orders spark decides help master chief leading chief guilty spark discovers new halo built replace installation guilty spark sergeant johnson prepares fire new halo stop flood process destroy incomplete ring damage spark goes refusing let destroy ring subsequently destroyed master chief laser sergeant johnson fatally wounded fight originally wanted guilty spark sound similar robot noted interview reactions character hostile finding spark highly annoying described spark character strings order accomplish ends annual halloween carving contest named guilt organized halo contest title logo use character design inspiration gaming site listed guilty spark evil video games stating distant relatives guilty spark closest forerunner saga reveals guilty spark barely survived events halo bias bias knowledge revealed halo contender class forerunner charged organizing forerunner defense flood later defected turning rampant eventually defeated firing halo array broken sections taken left forerunner ship eventually incorporated city high charity section bias informs human halo contact harvest prompting leadership human war bias encountered halo attempted communicate master chief claiming sought flood helping presumably destroyed chief activated incomplete halo constructing voiced keith forerunner military leader married librarian halo main antagonist develops deep animosity humanity fighting human forerunner war plan build halo array goes exile hidden earth years found awakened young forerunner named consciousness presumed dead captured master builder assumes role activated halo array despite preferred composer device capable organic bodies flood killing composer flawed desperate gain army fight flood humans horrified librarian sealed away requiem hoping eventually come senses help guide humanity events halo tricks master chief releasing immediately takes control given control storm attacks infinity repelled uses ship retrieve composer station followed master chief capturing composer heads earth able fire composer mid west north_america chief destroy ship nuclear falls portal leaving fate unknown librarian librarian highly ranked forerunner married librarian humanity extinction war convinces forerunner council use preserves fauna addition weapons ultimately stop use composer presumed deceased halo array fired guilty spark claims alive events halo series events halo master chief encounters archived message librarian explaining plans husband history humanity explains helped guide early humanity development day attain mantle guardians life galaxy flood voiced bradley baker primary antagonists halo series large creature flood origin created parasite serve central intelligence critical achieved introduced events halo creature saves master chief deaths bringing face face delta halo reveals sacred rings actually weapons resort fact master chief confirms order stop halo fired master chief separate locations uses distraction human ship amber clad uses invade city high charity capturing brings high charity effort stop high prophet truth halo network master chief destroys high charity attempts rebuild incomplete halo halo activated resigned fate determined activation ring slow stop progress flood designed massive combination rotting matter reception character generally mixed mike community said introduction little shop reject ruined cool halo franchise parish complained link flood explicitly stated halo halo hardly seen game merchandise halo franchise produced numerous merchandising partnerships characters halo likewise featured variety products master chief symbol franchise appeared shirts point halo planning producing themed series licensed action figures produced halo combat evolved halo produced studios series halo responsibility designing action figures given toys total series announced ninth series devoted commemorate tenth anniversary franchise issuing earlier pieces construct plaque legendary icon game hardest skill level produced high end general figures like produced include master chief prophet regret sergeant johnson


metal gear japanese real jack fictional character protagonist metal gear series created designed introduced series main player character metal gear solid sons liberty metal gear solid appears member special operations unit participating mission despite coming rookie young soldier later revealed child soldier reappears supporting character metal gear solid guns patriots returns main character metal gear rising dealing past present life idea creating originated desire view metal gear series protagonist solid snake different point view inspired holmes stories inclusion remained secret gamers debut despite players reactions staff liked character debut role protagonist metal gear solid controversial reason unexpected established hero solid snake critics defended character stating fans merely angered removal appealing despite mixed reception highly praised role metal gear solid redesign role design character design creation appearance according series creator decision new character replace solid snake metal gear solid stemmed developer desire develop snake person perspective instead stated character perception audience important overall feel story idea having second main character inspired holmes short stories novels narrator title character friend watson affirmed snake game protagonist instead assistant director project uncertain decision considered weak looking character decided follow based historical combat aircraft imperial_japanese_navy air service initially planned written changed form original resemblance laden laden relationship inspired experiences names jack rose reference characters film metal gear solid considered representation player experiences player character game received fan mail letter girl stated want play game old man took consideration team designed character appealing women resulting appearance designer noted character designers took great deal inspiration appearance new character staff designed carefully giving white hair symbolize introduction noted ended overall feminine appearance outfit skull suit difficult design staff decided concept wanted sexually appealing emphasizing clothing kept starring role metal gear solid secret game north american release going far replace snake teaser trailers preview materials appeared preview trailers gear presence emphasized appearance game announced japanese press day game release north_america noted fan response character positive negative accepting considerable negative feedback team liked character response positive reaction japan character created metal gear solid snake parody noting playable character metal gear solid confirmed appearance game website stating fans like end title new design response criticism face remained body surprised way came illustrate staff noted debut metal gear solid trailer received notably positive responses video game magazines promoted game echoed similar comments indicating wanted expand character game fight game caused difficulty motion voice actors carefully planned movements performed fighters staff satisfied outcome considering best battles game metal gear rising known metal gear solid rising producer hinted past child soldier elaborated weaknesses human explored wanted strong role game metal gear solid leading game main character director noted wanted able like metal gear solid trailers wanting stealth sword strength losing gun fear power blade stated focus strong physical strength enjoyable control design changed game development leading different promotional images following game reboot spin developers stated grown comparison previous metal gear games conflicted life child soldier past civil war leading dark hero designed new body way emphasize dark hero contrasting metal gear solid persona later discussed platinum games including quasi human look losing eye serves represent transformation story response complaints rising appeared ending guns patriots productions staff explained game explain happened life depicted white haired adult uses protective black blue suit missions known skull suit metal gear solid guns patriots entire body upper jaw replaced prototype body blood replaced military substitute called white blood requires regular maintenance original body replaced black metal gear rising covers left eye proficient types weaponry wielding swords high frequencies fights sons liberty guns patriots personality portrayal appearances rookie agent result training virtual reality inexperienced later reveals feared child soldier known jack killed enemies civil war ashamed past affects personality begins believe useful battlefield relationship girlfriend work manipulation patriots causes believe free encouraged solid snake concerned people tell rely face problems japanese versions games voiced felt understand character pain despite acted like human selected voice series english adaptation casting director previously worked remembers having long time develop character instructed use older voice character previously voiced stated favorite video game voice characters explained notable difference roles metal gear solid metal gear solid productions compared solid snake experiences ways thinking game climax stays final fight snake snake escapes follow revolver emphasizing lack freedom compared snake movie monsters king respectively taken home nature changed meeting continue fighting mankind defeating encouraged snake trust believe choices addressed staff motivation new sequel metal gear likened john series characters find taking battles despite desire peaceful resolution appearances main games metal gear solid sons liberty introduces player plant chapter introduced newly recruited virtual reality trained member live combat experience current mission assisted colonel commanding officer girlfriend initial objective rescue hostages terrorist group known sons liberty helped mercenary solid snake spy mission story progresses jack revealed child soldier sons liberty leader snake civil war war end given normal life tried forget past clandestine organization known patriots revealed controlling actions commanding officer revealed computer generated spies girlfriend fall love defeats told patriots death trigger deaths child revealed pregnant child mission later reunites decide stay raise child metal gear solid guns patriots set years metal gear solid features rescuing sunny late daughter patriots searching big boss corpse big mama trauma breakup coupled apparent child believe place battlefield outfitted result patriots assists solid snake fight liquid wanting obtain patriots powers encounters liquid men stays ship outer haven protect snake patriots epilogue reveals child marriage roy campbell hoax protect son patriots hearing news metal gear rising set years metal gear solid shows return main character appears member private military company security multiple tasks raising money family attacked group terrorists called enforcement kill leave near dead saved starts working fight obsession personal discovered mission mexico world marshal inc kidnapping children removing brains place bodies planning subject training modelled training civil war results abruptly resigning pursue children brain world marshal having battle jack persona process successful defeating learns armstrong distract attempts create new war terror manages stop armstrong actions decides return having war fight appearances appear metal gear solid snake character subject parody game debuting character appears early promotional trailer metal gear solid guns patriots fighting control franchise solid snake series comic scenes sequel trailer produced entitled metal gear snake travels past assassinate big boss fails trailer english version voiced charlie voice actor instead metal gear solid version appears metal gear solid portable plus expansion pack character metal gear solid incarnation appears playable character metal gear online metal gear solid ground stars non canon mission titled having time travelled past camp orders mission objective group soldiers known body reference android work appearance game modeled metal gear rising design metal gear solid sons liberty comic book adaptation alex garner role series changes story relationship explored remembers past killed saved snake game novelization provides minor modifications history moment receives sword resulting change battle kills cuts rope federal hall causing american flag fall enemy body scene deleted original game september attacks outside metal gear series appears game playable sack boy character accessed buying metal gear solid downloadable content evolution characters appears super smash brawl assassin creed brotherhood alternate skin playable video game playstation stars battle metal gear rising design reception critical reaction replacement fan favorite solid snake metal gear solid proved controversial gamesradar considered event reason dislike series overall site criticized role metal gear solid times called inclusion worst aspects game published fake interview expressed regret creating character calling metal gear solid biggest video game history networks cited debut key problem game commented design placing 12th list video game characters book playing states inclusion surprise metal gear fans instead playing snake played opposite writer james newman commented fans reactions highly negative expectations compared controversial star wars character trailers metal gear solid snake mocked considered newman comic response fans disapproval proved popular japan commenting matched stereotype manga hero manga artist drew illustration anticipation series following games mentioned having difficulties illustrating character eurogamer tom enjoyed role commenting interactions characters helped expand solid snake character introduction given award biggest surprise gamespot dave gamesradar listed appearance biggest plot twists video game trailers called surprisingly character found dynamic solid snake appealing joining productions ryan stated disappointed introduction liked fact metal gear solid team kept identity secret english voice actor surprised fans response character commented attracted new fans series response replacing snake main character thought fans angry idea replace snake subsequent games relationship listed awkward metal gear series writer scott life director claimed relationship autobiographical play editor nick jones listed scene nude fourth favorite moment franchise calling funniest moments gaming history lisa included list noting popularity contest kind bitch response character mainly positive subsequent games new design metal gear solid analyzed gamepro commented hell fight redesign praised reducing appearance making appealing placed design game 18th spot list alternate costumes play listed seventh list inappropriate outfits stating costume cool unnecessary accessories compared gray fox design metal gear solid similarly gamespot staff stated definitely quasi inheritance appearance metal gear solid trailer gamespot applauded actions trailer calling awesome comparing stunts film robot hunter writers cheat code central referred fight trailer highlight player wish use game game informer placed list best characters 2000s response new design fans like idea new metal gear game solely focused character encounter game labelled memorable series gamepro change fighting style debut image ign listed best moment video game history similar reasons ign listed gaming icons valuable players response role upcoming metal gear title dave gamesradar wrote article entitled metal gear solid rising metal gear rising love explaining fans disliked character find character role appealing game famitsu readers poll voted 42nd popular video game character complex ranked 12th greatest soldier video games cool solid snake gamesradar called greatest game time play ranked second games analysis role metal gear solid analyzed writers emphasized intended represent actual player early game virtual reality training mentioned game shows scenes previous game metal gear solid players took control solid snake interaction veteran solid snake identify metal gear fan game progresses stated snake having developed skills similar taking big shell fights resembled metal gear solid shadow moses island later game told character turn console player interpreted fourth wall breaking joke game climax goes deeper connection player forced superiors kill game antagonist snake player told designers finish game player different paths game end told waste time playing games character expanded decision life rejecting previous identity dog player wore beginning revelation character new design writers noted distanced previous appearance imitated solid snake emphasized different type game hero new direct fighting style powerful solid snake physical strength weaponry point writers compared favorably popular game heroes find actions character considering fight scenes series


nemesis resident evil nemesis called fictional character resident evil franchise smaller models creature typical human possesses vastly superior intelligence physical peers features resident evil nemesis titular main villain later emerging titles cameo roles featured merchandise film resident evil apocalypse character voiced tony game portrayed matthew taylor film nemesis introduction character received positive reception come regarded series popular characters publications praised role intimidating villain noted favourite terrifying monsters video games conception design introduced resident evil nemesis designed concept huge monster use weapons track development different designs considered elements remained constant early designs featured different degrees surface damage different options clothing protective vest instead coat nude design similar original resident evil series story nemesis result weapon created ultimate parasitic organism designed increase intelligence infection parasite takes control nervous system forming brain enabling follow precise instructions decisions need constant direction clothed black trousers boots gloves nemesis armed rocket mounted left arm emphasize design prototype game developers left exposed muscles body added cover right eye spotting target says target loud attacks parasite nemesis massively heightened abilities result creature damage fire small arms eventually repair resume pursuit targets resulted unexpected effects including damage skin emergence additional unpredictable caused attacks resident evil creature survival instincts eventually nemesis programming causing host body reject parasite transform giant digestive organ featuring large central bone elongated looking prey continues trying complete mission despite diminished intelligence design proved difficult game development team worked try appear unique possible appearances video games nemesis named goddess vengeance greek mythology appears playstation game resident evil nemesis game title character primary antagonist product years research prototype deployed umbrella corporation hunt kill stars police team field test revenge destruction original game protagonist valentine encounters nemesis outside city police station kills vickers pursues stars sight nemesis continues stalk valentine game attacking physical blows grabs later armed rocket losing result heavy damage nemesis gains ability attack long despite later acid nemesis continues pursuit larger monster absorbing dead gaining ability poison finally defeats nemesis rail cannon depending choice player kills unloading weapons leaves die nuclear explosion destroys city nemesis appears resident evil survivor code chasing player fail complete level time limit killing instantly hits fought secret boss armed rocket player met proper conditions completing game nemesis returns resident evil chapter resident evil umbrella chronicles pursues manner original game secondary form boss alongside nemesis appears title skin serves boss player steal coins city inspired level character cards nemesis additionally appear card fighters clash expand edition nintendo sequel interview marvel fate worlds producer stated desire use nemesis title monster type character resident evil series dropped considering consideration ratings character instead appear briefly game ending sequence hulk despite initial concerns inclusion nemesis appears playable character ultimate marvel updated version marvel nemesis appears resident evil operation city game nemesis programming damaged uss tasked finding parasite repair parasite found players defeat nemesis parasite nemesis game uses gun fight mainly based film counterpart mission completed nemesis find rocket famous line stars nemesis appears tactical role playing game project zone rival unit film nemesis featured film resident evil apocalypse portrayed matthew taylor character design left relatively unchanged rocket similar attire addition mounted rail gun modeled heavily modified director paul anderson noted gun addition inspired idea nemesis walking gigantic powerful weapon hand use costume nemesis created studios stands roughly feet inches tall weighing nearly pounds production apocalypse completed costume restored display offices nemesis design remained similar character expanded portrayed tragic villain matt portrayed survivor events film infected virus later captured experimented umbrella corporation transformed nemesis sent kill surviving members stars remembers humanity fighting alice fights alongside protagonists film conclusion nemesis eventually crushed beneath crashing helicopter later killed nuclear explosion destroys city printed adaptations nemesis appears hong_kong adaptation resident evil lee escape named game japanese title issue series adds nemesis backstory detailing origin showing infection transformation original nemesis parasite elements changed design nemesis retaining eyes initially losing right eye gaining staples encounter comic introduces characters resident evil storyline results face nemesis william end series simon published novelization resident evil written perry left unchanged nemesis immediately recognized modified novel valentine nemesis thinking hunts instead having taken damage nemesis transforms voluntarily conclusion story pursuit second form game actual appearance beneath coat novelization apocalypse released written keith book matt nemesis act separate personalities body aware nemesis dominant matt eventually regains control body metal fighting alice showing nemesis memories umbrella experimentation nemesis later mentioned novelization resident evil extinction antagonist doctor considers nemesis greatest success greatest failure mention blaming destruction umbrella desire immediately field test promotion merchandise nemesis appears cover version resident evil mentioned prominently resident evil survivor released commercial products modeled character adult size halloween mask later silver ring modeled nemesis head available purchase japanese online store toys likeness create action figure released alongside resident evil based action figures packaged base rocket dick released line resident evil action figures bundled pairs playable character enemy included series nemesis second form form featuring alternate head rocket set additionally includes action figure nemesis form measures inches long completed reception following game debut nemesis recognizable popular characters resident evil series filter named nemesis villains time selected viewers placing fifth list ign noted favorite aspect resident evil stating point bad ass got plenty surprises store fast feet big gun article ign noted nemesis favorite video game monsters time felt disdain presentation film named series best bosses calling umbrella creation comparing judgment day later video game villains time placing described horrific appearance attacks persistence named battle nemesis boss fights time saying plenty bosses worth mentioning resident evil series day people point biggest bunch nemesis sic gamepro ranked nemesis 29th list video game villains time noting character memorable superior installments series ranked fourth electronic gaming monthly article described role simple effective villain gamespot featured nemesis reader choice edition video game villains article placing eighth list noting character high popularity fans compared voted gamesradar readers wells villain video games listed favorite characters time stating resident evil series memorable bad guys choose nemesis favorite nemesis additionally ranked fifth list video game monsters


year old fictional character final_fantasy series protagonist final_fantasy designed voiced english japanese versions respectively positively received characters game compared likes james_bond han solo final_fantasy sky pirate accompanied member fictional species attempting steal goddess encounter protagonist stolen coincidence main plot final_fantasy birth estranged son doctor game primary antagonists later appears final_fantasy wings cameo appearance final_fantasy tactics war lions character design designed stated character favorite final_fantasy character based admire called completely original character having previous final_fantasy character reference interview stated characters final_fantasy designed focus creating aesthetic found real world armor judges designed combination historical armor mountain bike gear futuristic ideas attributes final_fantasy voiced english japanese commented voicing character developed small crush partner commented biggest challenge voicing having stay consistent adding spent hours small booth voice cause drift away character goes long described similar character auditioned seeing instantly fell love character described cross han solo james_bond jack citing attitude aware popularity reveal stating crippled fear delivering fans expected stated took inspiration role wanting ensure unique instead cited pictures animation character inspiration cited jack voice director great help voicing character setting scene final_fantasy western feel movements recorded western motion capture actor sky pirate pilots small skies editor similar comparison calling han solo like sky pirate editor parish compared characters order stating share physical resemblance appearances final_fantasy companion prefer remain outside war kingdoms attempt steal goddess later revealed dusk royal palace goes bad steals caught rebel assault imperial palace find embroiled conflict born son grew weary father madness obsession imperial judge eventually decided cut ties father role judge sky pirate new new career change amounted sizable bounty head attracting attention bounty hunters unfortunately took realize following father pursuing served resistance makes peace father prior death goes group destroy sky fortress father deeds claims leading man story times game insists status makes invincible sky fortress crashes remain contact retrieve year later leaving note new queen held wedding ring purchase services games intend finding resolved final_fantasy wings turns tied eternal intent treasure knew truth attempted destroy eventually rejoining group fight judge wings letting leading man leaves makes crossover appearance final_fantasy tactics war lions cameo character added war lions producer stating conscious decision add continuity story appears street portable role final_fantasy manga adaptation merchandise sold randomly japanese sets final_fantasy characters square_enix released sculpture arts set escaping palace colored action figure displayed square_enix japan merchandise page reception appearance final_fantasy received positive reception revealed fan response positive gamespy described clever type praising delivery gamespot called best character game describing cast editor parish called final_fantasy protagonist annoying placing duo andrew stated presence final_fantasy helped ease fans dislike teen behavior main character extreme editor smith commented main character usually takes seat adding closest thing male lead similar reasons listed tenth best final_fantasy character emphasizing leading man commented prediction expected duo history greatest modern narrative storytelling ranked ninth ign best final_fantasy characters ranking higher character final_fantasy editor dave smith commented makes convincing case main hero fellow playable characters sharp looks wit gamesradar listed favourite final_fantasy couples describing theirs balanced relationship aaron noted video game characters intelligence common sense wished male characters gaming like compared characters fiction simon console obsession called favourite wide margin comparing james_bond humorous lines rpgfan editor stephen harris compared voice depiction bond editor andrew compared duo han solo characters star wars franchise adding far interesting character modern era


jim general james eugene jim fictional character major protagonist entertainment science fiction series predominant character science fiction real time strategy video games brood war player character wings liberty outside video games appears novels liberty crusade queen blades backstory explored novels heaven devil robert voices character video game appearances created chris james loosely based character film rush conceived represent ordinary man series populated politically motivated characters physical appearance designed soldier outlaw eventually marshal colony world joins revolution oppressive confederacy disillusioned tactics forming paramilitary group challenge character received positive critical response depiction brood war praised character depth quality voice acting survey gamespot heroes video gaming character design character originally devised chris james depiction rough living dangerous man developed pieces concept art interview voice actor robert cited piece concept art decided voice character art showing outfitted futuristic weaponry gave impression people wouldn mess raise voice characters shut listen face consequences stated event film produced believed owen perfect choice play dangerous character based character film rush chris describes gritty undercover cop states personal favorite character ordinary man personally met worked influential characters series voiced robert tactical shooter ghost feature stated brought voice character game postponed indefinitely role revealed bill north vice president stated game center attributes personality despite laid sarcastic demeanor described novel liberty crusade decent honorable man liked command robert noted willing right thing matter difficult assertion kill sarah series main antagonist despite love early story arc sacrifices eyes makes true hero sense word described fiercely loyal friends cause willing risk protection defend loyalty causes deep resentment betrayed trusted displaying attitude respected men dynamic reliable leader tries ensure troops survive day responsible getting bad situation acknowledges intelligent man shown extremely persistent face unfavorable odds depiction depicted unit portrait course brood war later shown physically strong dressed character wearing combat gear normal clothes described novels worn rough appearance trimmed beard time beginning grey model reveals presence arms addition number pieces concept art depict smoking unlike characters isn seen wearing uniform point series rare exceptions marine combat armour depicted riding modified vulture uses transport open land combat appearances video games great war appearance title marshall confederate fringe colony attempting defend population expanding confederacy fate rebel sons arrive evacuate colony thoroughly disillusioned confederacy colonial militia join sons time rebels falls love second command psychic assassin sarah uses attracting confederate technology destroy confederate capital militia desert flagship process men raiders strike crowned emperor new dominion soon lured planet psychic dreams discovers source captured infested tries save avail men end stranded months discovers force led high dark likewise attracted psychic subsequently stranded groups ally hold rescue arrives forces remaining raiders accompany fallen prey invasion help destroy brood wars returns brood war having earned trust befriended warrior raiders forces remain rearguard surviving evacuate devastated overrun dark world later contacted convinces join united earth arrived sector means necessary reluctantly prevent capture rout dominion throne world turns allies launching surprise attack dominion raiders escapes planet killed attack outraged vows die hands wings liberty sequel wings liberty takes place years later raiders resisting renewed dominion low morale resources efforts dominion media blaming transformation death started drinking returns approached associate business proposition acquire artifacts research group foundation artifacts guarded faction sought launches vast invasion dominion find missions appears tells survive coming battles lost pivotal species surviving coming enemy worse prove point leaves memory device sees journey following ancient prophecy vision alternate future vision died control unknown entity remaining humans having fallen wiped victory eventually accumulating artifacts raiders discover foundation heir apparent dominion crew concerned having working enemy accompany invading combined artifact reverse dominion takes heavy losses raiders defend artifact activated destroys nearby leaves human acting orders attempts kill weakened forcing kill tending heart following battle heart taken secret lab evaluate extension current power control attacked dominion forces captured nova declares executed grief later contacts reveals alive custody leverage reunited command away dominion territory manages rescue raiders help despite rejection choosing abandon humanity order save forces join final battle overthrow saving emperor tries destroy artifact ultimately leading death hands reconciled bids farewell leaves confront fallen intends return races legacy void events legacy void defense forces alongside later given aid joint dominion invasion void realm accessed permanently kill aftermath war disappears public view novels novels feature prominent character liberty crusade reveals wife son son exhibited psychic potential consequently confederate ghost program intense training ultimately kills afterward wife dies period depression illness result work develops penchant operating primary protagonist queen blades novelization events episode attempts rescue sarah eventually allies high dark reconciliation estranged recently early military criminal history including association explored novels heaven devil devil father died machine error mother died day visited reception character generally received critics fans alike gaming edge described action movie figure healthy dose arrogance despite attempting morally right thing invariably ends worst end deal circumstances control article puts forward case difficult admire reason persistence face abandonment isolation betrayal review magazine gamepro reviewer stated felt portrayal characters good felt actually talking expressed began feel emotional attachment commenting time character strategy game reader poll gamespot voted video gaming heroes complimenting character humanity face consistent loss progression marshal hero gamespot gave additional praise quality robert voice acting gamesradar ranked memorable influential protagonist games commenting embodies concept greater good willing line protect stuck sticky situation fleet man want fighting complex ranked 24th greatest soldier video games


characters series adventure computer games deal events following player discovery mysterious book describing island known book ordinary volume linking book serves portal world describes player transported island world puzzles order return home commercial critical success release spawned sequels exile revelation end ages adaptations player referred stranger remains unnamed sequels introduce variety non player characters inhabitants include explorer writer linking books wife catherine children characters introduced series include power hungry father victim sons member old civilization motives helping player ambiguous titles pre rendered graphics digitally inserted footage live actors backgrounds end ages different approach taken special camera recorded actor faces mapped video digital models characters generally praised installment reviewers found live action characters increased digital body language spoken conviction end ages characters player reviewers considered acting overly melodramatic development game franchise created characters created footage live actors actors filmed added pre rendered backgrounds key limited time money creators miller took roles game ages occasionally seen lonely players reviewers result added characters sequel villagers away player approaches major characters rebel band known address player items away time directed live action actors scenes designers including richard characters fit finished product miller reprised role fan expectation hated acting later titles improved integration live action sequences environments games iii exile developers filmed scenes standard definition cameras producer dan irish look mistake high definition video cameras video look crisp high resolutions game revelation allowed players game camera interact video playing use alive game engine end ages developed players freely navigate ages rendered meant traditional digital characters setting models end ages characters instead computer generated special device created captured video actor faces spoke lines want lose warmth feeling provided live actor video manipulated facial texture mapped characters motion capture ensure movement staff worried audio animation finished time unveiling game happy end results player character exile revelation stranger character real given remains times addresses player character friend cutscenes intent players feel stranded mysterious island choice explore games protagonist anonymous gender neutral entity given history players free imagine protagonist characters catherine main non player character series appearing games main series narrates opening ages member ancient civilization inheritance paternal grandfather perfected craft known art allowed create worlds known ages writing descriptive linking book fall civilization father teaches art creates linking books surpassing father skill writing comes understand father power hungry nature punishment traps island main city book leading age escape meets catherine local student trap grandmother anna helps catherine writing age escape route destroys linking book linking book dropped known star presumed lost later found stranger beginning events catherine start family raising sons boys grew sought strand parents trapping island near main city catherine captured stranger discovery linking book saves trapped second time catherine moving catherine child daughter attempt writing new age people called events end ages catherine died likely old age elderly confines live rest life played miller installments catherine portrayed voice dubbed maria exile sons catherine eldest children appear trapped different books innocent father ages brother blame brothers grew destroyed library killed inhabitants ages attempted strand parents forever turn trapped special prison books designed unwanted travelers freed stranger burns books revelation reveals brothers remained exiled different ages years catherine hoped reform revelation escape prisons plans bodies sister order learn art kill parents reformed imprisonment instead works stranger save sister killed mind switch fails fatally poisoned repairs machinery save sister played miller brother revelation brothers played brian guy sprung respectively daughter catherine briefly mentioned novel book seen infant exile seen parents correction mistakes sons parents teach art revelation brother attempts use plan learn art kill parents freed stranger adult appears ages main characters end ages tries persuade player help free enslaved race known powerful tablet course life takes roles eventually assuming aspect figure known baby played exile game producer daughter plays young revelation voices character adult end ages father antagonist born master guild son named human wife anna known shortly downfall civilization believing creates worlds writing linking books considers god life rebuilding fallen empire realizing madness turns father help catherine traps age prison creation later relates nearly thirty years inability grasp fine aspects art writing leading copy alter sentences existing books writing original passages results ages unstable tends having talent art merely numbers ages naming fifth age instance long seeks prefers smash way puzzle locks delicate materials figure catherine stranded send stranger rescue busy making changes age delay collapse stranger tricks special prison book created oppressed subjects evacuated age closes forever portrayed john antagonist exile depicted broken man age ages chosen try teach sons art writing books linking worlds agrees help tutor sons shocked brothers destructive rebellion abandon age destroyed pursues age assaulted left dead trapped believing destroyed family dead mental health years captivity unexpectedly freed travels hope finding brothers steals linking book plan lure exact revenge discovers people destroyed stranger gives book game optimal ending player enables peacefully return taking portrayed veteran actor accepted role fan said role game difficult working movie sets player addressing interact game environment survived downfall civilization antagonist end ages game appears player offering advice background different ages warns player trust suggesting tasked player powerful tablet order steal power player gives tablet instead bad endings game wishes use tablet control powerful race creatures called purposes strands player age best ending player choose results handed liberated pay crimes voiced david received acclaim performance reception absence character interaction commented reviews adventure gamers called lack characters bad element games conversely miller salon called isolation distinctive welcome touch comparison contemporary games deep allowed player focus puzzles games annoying characters regular intervals said miller exile onward characters generally praised release live action characters pre rendered titles favorably received gamespot said series use real actors motion video characters player giving games personal touch fellow gamespot reviewer scott stated actors delivered convincing performances smoothly incorporated game scenes reviewers hand called acting earlier installments melodramatic change motion video computer generated characters end ages received stated change initially ultimately helped increase realism game ign juan said characters felt real motion video actors previous games reason reviewer stated actors spoke lines real conviction credited character body language contributing realism gamespot stated moved acted like real person voice david brought interesting character life reviewer feel revelation motivations character true motivations revealed unpleasant turning bright lights dark room reviewers considered character hyper emotional reviewer karen admitted characters presented compelling morality play


fictional character king fighters fighting game series introduced king fighters leader japan team iconic characters series appears regularly publicity material merchandise abilities designed order relate legend highly popular outfit changed series designers created clones old appearance heir clan introduced high school student use powers king fighters universe clan clans sealed legendary snake entity clan past fights enemies rival member clan soldiers enters king fighters tournament representing japan uses clan fighting style combined ability aside main series appears media series including spin offs crossover video games comic adaptations series video game journalists praised design fighting style best series reviewers note necessary character video game produced series best winning pose variety created including key chains conception creation designing characters king fighters game developers wanted new hero easily fight fatal fury art fighting characters development meant called dressed martial arts clothing common fighting games time late production changed order relate legend idea story arc fighting style changed series overhaul king fighters fans producers included older version king fighters placed king fighters version king fighters versions popular location tests developers game decided main skill fire members original japan team inspired anime addition members japan team personalities similar main characters anime based main character fiery persona elements personalities homage japanese phrase giving birth fire roughly translated lighting strikes earth sparks flame according designer joe influences idea having led concept clones early stages development king fighters planned avoid adding game story focus meant center new protagonist reversed decision couldn leave popular characters redesigned game designers wanted return iconic school uniform nearing end production schedule staff members decide uniform clone wear project head decided clones instead save time project head drew designs character roster event repeated king fighters designers created clone called include school uniform design retains outfit king fighters moves modified original ones games series order character fight close quarters projectiles improving balance roster making fights entertaining signature given mid air variation king fighters designers keeping mind concept small difficulty performing neo max technique category game result characters neo max techniques according order balance moves appears repeatedly series insistence main planners regulars appear game making challenge decide storyline title rival noted series designers difficult characters illustrate popularity fans originally girlfriend meant mention story profile possessions addition profile programmers joke popular female gamers king fighters given modern redesign japanese voice actor related character young reckless grew later appearances expressed difficulty accepting level replaced king fighters said putting efforts expected enjoy work attributes meaning person interested enjoying life taking responsibilities quick dismiss subjects interest carry actions devil care attitude treasures friends family enjoying presence particularly girlfriend strong sense justice zeal fight stronger opponents believes drives carry destiny enters king fighters tournaments representing japanese team teammates fights uses clan martial art style attacking opponents flames hits later series tournaments combine fire personal style members clan create fire years ago clans allies jealousy fame pact demon power clans generation long casualties sides rivalry mutual hatred spurred clans history join forces resort solution conflict hand takes responsibilities clan personal level ancient legends events reason actions appearances video games king fighters video game stars famous fighting tournament leader japan team champions defeat host video game japan team faces father dies saved control prior events king fighters heavenly kings legendary creature easily defeats current host wants gather team defeat way ancestors stop king fighters faces remaining followers eventually possessing defeat appears playable character japan team alternative version character previous games playable secret character versions king fighters team story kidnapped nests syndicate use dna clones tries obtain answers personally captors entering base forced retreat place begins collapse depending points player game finishes faced bonus fight continues fight nests king fighters game reunites old teammates student comeback japan team playable character original japan team king fighters appears asking form team investigate suspicious activities concerning seal investigation team ambushed fighter ash crimson plans clans powers steal king fighters form team filling spot stop ash growing presence causes forcing harm teammates ash appears steals abilities defeating king fighters playable character like team reunites original members team king fighters additionally alternative version different moves called nests style available downloadable content set return upcoming king fighters old comrades classic form appear pre order bonus downloadable content role playing video game created king fighters travels world prepare king fighters tournament events appears spin video games series maximum impact series maximum impact playable classic version games new outfit north american edition maximum impact played andrew english voice actor king fighters neo blood heir sacred treasures finds seriously wounded fight healing joins participate tournament developed criminal howard searching power game sequel king fighters blood member sacred asks join teammate new tournament investigate interfering seal appeared video games outside king fighters series playable character shooter game sky stage crossover video games neo battle series appears playable character game appears costume school uniform meant featured card battle video game lord tie ups media aside main series appeared media king fighters series anime king fighters day featured prominently fourth chapter number image songs audio dramas featuring character released including contents character image album consisting number theme songs appears adaptation king fighters created andy tells story fight nests stars games starting king fighters king fighters maximum impact series spin manga story based events following king fighters entitled king fighters created character design eponymous action rpg set parallel story events king fighters playstation king fighters movie played sean portrayed japanese american reception character received praise criticism video game publications media website ign writer commented enjoyable characters play king fighters series praising fighting style review considered useful characters games best ones veteran players lamented fact appearances volume king fighters comparison ash crimson greater focus series recurring interactions fights called appealing despite fact english speaking gamers able understand add depth games lack storyline ending king fighters considered parts story considered winning pose best series hand enjoyed ending stating write climax year long story closing ending story arc series virtual console reviews considered excellent creations king fighters series original eurogamer praised considered veteran character unpredictable appearances series retrospective view series debut called popular video game characters japan gamespot criticized addition clones king fighters commenting add new elements game share moves original complex ranked 11th dominant fighting game character praising special moves labeling cool character received gamers character appearing popularity polls heroes collection voted staff second favorite character rival poll usa voted sixth fan favorite character total votes additionally january issue magazine japan featured characters character popularity poll neo freak website voted favorite character total votes special endings king fighters video games journals famitsu neo freak create team composed characters game featured image passing arcade mode neo freak team created team composed billy kane special ending appears japanese versions game media works poll fans voted video game manga character like children tenth male category merchandising based appearance released released articulated action figure puzzle release new video games series developed new action figures key chains


von von short fictional character soul series video games created project soul division appeared subsequent sequels later appearing merchandise related series voiced japanese princess fictional european country finds kingdom attack nightmare forces father driven insane takes control kingdom army seeks revive ancient hero king order bring peace land broken destiny game storyline non canon revolves search ingredients necessary cure father interacting characters series video game character fighting style unique soul series allowing players charge attack command increase strength offensive strikes introduction ign heavily praised character citing gameplay stating approval contrast design female characters series sources stated similar edge game informer describing best new character introduced game predecessor iii conception design look derived development team desire fully clothed sexy female character armor result characteristics personality developed deciding weapons use spear short sword fully armored appearing feminine shaping appearance armor giving figure beneath pointed lead animator short sword related attacks appeared display agreed added spear matter entirely developing appearance character model backstory developed team led process worked tie plot series interviews director called female character title designed opposite characters ivy characters added felt gaming accepted characters similar common appears slender woman long red hair primary appearance fully form fitting body armor red black fabric underneath wolf head character family symbol extends right covers helmet left covered red fabric center collar underneath large beneath armor red coat covers tail extends past waist alternate character design consists long blue dress extending feet neck exposing shoulders angled right leg white gloves shoes cover arms legs darker colored surrounds waist angled right video games daughter king fictional european kingdom assault series antagonist nightmare forces father driven insane evil seed event brought cursed sword soul edge took place seven years events forced throne despite young age took responsibilities protect people lead armies lines nightmare desperate measure seeks sword resurrection soul bring ancient king restored peace world eventually nightmare soul edge destroyed good soul friend ending long term war turmoil search new land people settle seventeen years goes nation nation search territory mother children eventually manages find land live peace alarmed army challenged wars kingdom allies group mercenaries defend kingdom regardless possibility lose life process broken destiny storyline non canon story set events plot revolves ally search ingredients develop cure father end force protagonist assist later recruit person briefly kidnapped gameplay described fighting style revolving dual weapons comparing previous series character combination spear short sword weapons allowing long distance close quarters combat control weapons mapped different player controller allowing attacks combined create different horizontal vertical strikes result long range attacks limited entirely linear strikes attacks charged holding controller feature unique series character results stronger blow creates window vulnerability delay performing controller input attacks strongest attack mystic star dance triggered method high damage hit opponent cost second delay charging attack promotion reception visible arcade xbox playstation explain new features released manga featuring written humorous tone representing veteran series taught game features introducing audience aspects character featured promotional comic bundled north american release premium edition drawn entertainment comics served prelude events game ign stated armored appearance makes commented gameplay additionally listed series fighters number cited fierce opponent hell lot fun control adding tend sit notice new character shows promise expect stick long haul similar list complex enlisted best characters series ranking 17th best character comparison female characters game ivy calling stark contrast additional praise given review stating approval design combined personality preference game characters publications praised character game informer called best new characters introduced soul iii edge described best new characters calling fighting style worthy rival series character described standout newcomer title describing fighting style unusual watch easy called standout addition game describing fighting style good skilled players good game described interesting character named hottest girl game stated combination close long range attacks dynamic fighting style robot named suggesting presence game added offset female characters praising lack ridiculous romantic character background praised design awesome outfit adding despite lack exposed skin win featured week stating approval contrast females praised contrast fighting style characters series


halo fictional military alliance alien races serve main antagonists trilogy halo video game series composed variety diverse species united religious worship belief forerunner known provide path salvation leadership high declare humanity gods prosecute lengthy campaign inferior human race introduced video game halo combat evolved enemies playable character human known master chief realizing meant weapons destruction salvation attempt activate rings separate occasions series inadvertently releasing parasite known flood process develop distinctive look races artists drew inspiration characteristics design scheme reflective surfaces separate aliens human architecture generally received critics appreciated challenge provided players critics lamented change main enemies halo conversely praised return later halo reach game development like characters species halo universe slowly developed initial concept phase refined halo combat evolved progressed course development halo designers decided schools architecture races represented humans team decided shiny reflective surfaces organic shapes use like character designs technology architecture design continually changed development occasionally practical reasons aesthetics according cruiser truth reconciliation plays major role halo combat evolved boarded player long ramp technical considerations having fully ship close player designers came gravity lift allowed ship farther away requiring processing power detail adding visually interesting component technology art team spent large time weaponry order suitably alien recognizable players time designers wanted aspects technology especially vehicles act ended looking films media inspiration aspect race species design species artists looked live animals films inspiration result species bear characteristics strongest toughest foes allies game called fictitious language stand feature personal shields initially simple mouths developed pairs split lower jaws concept artist noted project lead jason jones point giving tail thought aliens look idea eventually dropped practical considerations including tail driving vehicles point considered having tails forward legs noted abandoned obvious reasons according paul bought microsoft halo turned xbox launch title microsoft took issue design felt resemblance cats japanese consumers races developed planet viewed game fiction cannon fodder depicted fighters panic run player kills leaders novels halo fall reach halo flood told described dog like suits allow remove breathing usually wear sustain non atmosphere halo reach player kills particular way tank causing fly bounce area control causing damage hit player moon carry energy shields ranged weaponry shield armor colors denotes rank cases overall design enemy role clearly defined look like bird like creatures particular species come way species work mercenaries culture based piracy follow religious beliefs like species halo book halo contact harvest revealed species encounter humanity resulting events initiated start human war hunters addition basic troops hunters planet according mythology actually alien insects known tough armor initial concepts looking softer final shape angular shields razor sharp spines engineers floating aliens known engineers pulled combat evolved later appearances halo novels appeared halo wars halo halo reach serve actual combat role halo halo wars halo reach aid players enemies actually artificial created vanished superior race known enslaved build repair maintain technology san san planet serve royal rulers primarily designed originally built unified way gravity movement fused prophet organic structures characters designed sinister prophet individually designed planet new fighting forces added halo physically taller stronger society organized tribal inspired animators watching films incorporated elements retaining alien look final concept creature human simplified game meant abusive alien menace words design lead serve rome final installment halo trilogy halo designers powerful xbox hardware dissatisfied halo added late development resulting functioning merely damage interesting fight design limited little reminiscent star wars character leaving game story player main enemy necessitating radical changes character behavior design new look concept artists took inspiration designers added armor leather bring line aesthetic seasoned ornate clothing helmets armor designed convey culture tradition species emphasize mass power designs halo took cues ancient greek character animators recorded intended actions new room new addition artificial intelligence pack mentality leader direct large scale actions simultaneously throwing grenades player addition fighting force debuting halo planet animators found creatures challenging animated walk run crawl fly multiple surfaces old concept art combat evolved influencing final shape took cues society described flood strike innovative sophisticated weaponry propulsion systems based forerunner artifacts research weapons generally based forerunner technology utilize weapons built battery generates target frank connor public relations head hinted weaponry saying actual technology know far dangerous destructive weapons based including fires razor sharp pink capable organic foes exploding weapons expert noted parallels ancient greek painting pink psychological weapon issue gaming magazine electronic gaming monthly designed majority technology mirror aesthetic graceful angular complex core underneath fictional forerunner origins technology contrast elite based designs large given visual design distinct weaponry designed reflect souls form conveyed dangerous shapes harsh colors objects looked dangerous weapon designed combat evolved discarded time weapon society system composed races forcibly incorporated race required provide specific number troops remain games races identified common designation names supplied halo limited edition halo limited edition novels appearances majority events story arc halo series occur ninth age organization time dates elaborated detail game cinematic director joseph interview halo said date system split seven split following ages abandonment conflict discovery reconciliation conversion doubt novels halo fall reach halo contact harvest describe humanity contact year fall reach lone ship harvest colony turning planet crust glass lone ship broadcasts destruction gods instrument destroys united_nations space command ships sent attack contact harvest describes lengthy ground engagement human militia total assault harvest claim humans offense gods reality learned left gods humans possibly genetically related chosen realizing revelation splinter newly crowned decide humans instead declare new age begun superior technology allow outer human colonies years begin destroy inner colonies soon defensive measure creates cole protocol human ships prohibited directly traveling human worlds avoid detection destruction ship navigation artificial intelligence threatened capture track ship world reach earth defended colony hidden massive fleet arrives reach lays waste planet appearance video games halo combat evolved picks end fall reach detachment follow human vessel pillar autumn reach halo ring shaped forerunner believe sacred wary accidentally damaging ring forced fight humans foot accidentally release flood flood parasite life attack human alike threaten capture cruiser escape prison halo human master chief pillar autumn engines destroying ring novelization game halo flood describes additional events seen game novel strike master chief survivors autumn surviving reach destroy fleet learn preparing strike earth race home warn impending attack video game halo member prophet regret arrives earth fleet fleet destroyed regret ship flees ring delta halo followed human ship amber clad master chief aboard chief kills regret majority fleet arrives delta halo holy city high charity death regret leads remaining promote guards replacing outraged threaten resign high council turn kill sparking civil war midst developments flood released high prophet mercy killed parasite remaining leader truth flees earth forerunner ship activation halo ally humans amber clad stop firing ring inadvertently set remaining halo rings remotely activated location known placed outside range halo array protect certain species firing halo rings built rings including replacing destroyed events halo flood intelligence known captures high charity assist humans earth defending truth forces portal located outside way follow truth holy warrior kills truth high charity arrives master chief decide activate partially built halo ring replacement ring master chief destroyed game destroying flood rest galaxy remaining humans escape portal human war ends march leads featured halo form rogue splinter group led faction follows ideology old religion seeks find powerful weapon requiem fictional planet majority halo set group appears halo guardians game main antagonists reception reception enemies combat evolved generally favorable ability experience storyline halo perspective described brilliant stroke game design allowing player assume role elite described providing unexpected plot twist allowing player experience newfound complexity story addition reviewers thought provided series significant plot element ign referred intriguing story elimination halo pointed responsible reducing role series plot ign ranked 26th villains


crash character crash simply crash title character primary protagonist crash series introduced video game crash crash eastern barred genetically enhanced series main antagonist doctor neo soon escaped castle failed experiment vortex series crash acts opposition schemes world domination crash number offensive maneuvers disposal distinctive technique spins like tornado high speeds knocks away strikes crash created andy jason originally designed charles crash intended mascot character sony use compete nintendo mario sega sonic crash given stems reaction character destruction boxes referred duration game production crash drawn comparisons mario sonic reviewers animations praised voice criticized redesign radical entertainment games drawn mixed reactions concept creation main reasons naughty dog chose develop crash time jokingly sonic ass game sony playstation sony lack existing mascot character compete sega sonic nintendo mario naughty dog desired sega warner sonic devil respectively incorporate animal cute real knew team purchased field guide mammals selected options andy jason went temporary starring character game meant final sounding existence non video game property character effectively october referred final formulated wanting mascot game multi dimensional character depth gameplay chose base attribute fast cute team felt goofy fun loving talk character based theory voices video game characters lame negative distracted identification american artist charles hired alongside environmental artist joe pearson met weekly design develop characters game decided early connection real animal final design instead design character determined technical visual necessity inspiration determine color fur created list popular characters colors list background possibilities forests beaches etc colors wouldn look good screen strictly outlawed red bleed older orange selected color fur available color head large counter low resolution screen allow facial expressions jason noted increased difficulty turning head type design small details gloves spots light colored chest added help player determine visible based color given tail clothing playstation inability properly display length pants shortened longer pants andy owns original ink sketches crash charles final game model textures spots took andy month settle number game use animation capable facial expressions video game characters time jumping spinning mechanisms refined naughty dog team developed levels heavy machinery generator room preparing game demonstration electronic entertainment expo team decided finally titular character crash particular credited dave taylor surname based canonical species stemming reaction character destruction boxes dash smash bash potential names marketing director universal interactive studios insisted game character named crash prevailed naughty dog threatened leave production naughty dog presented crash sony japanese division executives sony computer entertainment japan stated dislike character unimpressed character specifically meeting break following initial meeting andy approached charlotte francis artist responsible gave minutes close crash huge smiling mouth aggressive change eyes green small black man shapes spike hair smaller sony japan bought crash japanese distribution shown modified crash served mascot sony computer entertainment creation september universal interactive studios entered agreement enable publish crash game later crash wrath generation game systems universal interactive handling production games agreement served break crash franchise sony produced consoles effectively crash mascot character universal sony crash game model crash wrath composed approximately allowed increase detail compared past models including complex realistic hair visible jeans shoes designer label pants beginning development crash visions chief executive officer chief creative officer noted crash physical appearance inconsistent debut decided explore original vision character attempt bring roots charles joe pearson tracked enlisted guidance development game faced challenge evolving character franchise visually retaining cartoon like charm redesign crash characters series crash visions team reviewed number original development sketches archives redesigned main characters incorporating details concept art adding characters crash appearance game compared previous games sports slightly larger nose fuller far body noted crash appealing emphasis eyes personality crash alive crash voiced brien crash strikes crash bash wrath huge adventure billy pope crash team racing tag team racing crash mind japanese versions games voiced crash crash boom bang characteristics crash genetically engineered use doctor ray escaping doctor neo island fortress crash romantically attached female named experiments crash separation hands serves primary root crash crash emotional character quick laugh quick cry danger loving fearless nature loves good fight prefers sun rarely seeks trouble deliberately crash extremely limited vocabulary preferring speak english words capable speaking include physically harmed friend amusement sister crash prone personal habits posterior beginning series crash sole offensive maneuvers jumping enemies distinctive technique spins like tornado kicking away strikes later games crash expand range abilities defeating boss characters expanded abilities include powerful splash ability jump air death tornado spin variation spinning technique allows air limited time fires fruit increased running speed ability safely tip toe explosive ability jump incredibly high heights games crash crash mind allow crash expand offensive abilities new fighting moves learned collecting magical substance known mojo crash ability throw tnt use bring enemies spin attack appearances seen crash crash ordinary eastern barred wild doctor neo subjected ray plan crash general dominate world later deemed army escapes castle act revenge rescue female named crash travels islands defeating way eventually steals defeats doctor escapes alongside year later crash strikes crash sent new battery sister soon abducted doctor neo claims changed ways crash ordered gather crystals fighting opposition doctor reveals hidden intentions crash sends flying space aids destroying space station crash remains space station crash earth set demonic free crash recruited use doctor time twisting machine gather powerful crystals original places crash eventually crystals defeats causing time twisting machine crash wrath crash recruited gather crystals return group destructive masks named state stop new crash plot doctor eliminate crash teams order defeat evil twins restore natural order universe crash crash aids development butter recycling device interrupted neo arrives kidnaps crash throws machine chain holding cage causes cage fall nearby forest crash rescues discover stealing mojo nearby temple decide stop crash unable rescue sister manages defeat begins search tiny tiger whereabouts crash finally confronts defeats inside robot sister destruction island feeling happy crash family decide celebrate victory speaking time joy soon crash mind personal digital assistant possess released public turns plot doctor old partner doctor use mojo powers control uses device crash unaffected able free friends control stop plot appearances series crash appears playable character crash team racing crash bash epilogue crash team racing states crash sold life story titled color orange major film studio set released christmas season crash huge adventure crash recruited gather crystals power device built reverse effects earth size crash crash kidnapping trance crash kidnapped rescued sent rescue recruit fake crash defeat trance crash playable character crash abducted characters emperor forced compete galaxy circuit power crash crash seriously considers possibility ruling empire refuses offer leaves empire crash purple crash tricked thinking dragon attacking islands discovers truth fight bridge teams defeat combined forces doctor neo crash tag team racing crash recruited characters von clutch gather stolen power gems amusement park win park ownership finds von clutch lost black power gem end game crash playable character crash boom bang wish super big power crystal wishes vast fruit cultural impact merchandise crash featured series crash action figures produced defunct crash strikes produced crash crash figure bundled seen game jet pack crash wearing crash figure bundled jet pack seen game crash series featured different figures crash including bundled figures crash released starter pack playstation playstation october playable platforms named extinct australia video game character crash crash genus crash species somewhat unusual scientific community entirely form attempting return latin greek roots reception mascot character crash drawn numerous comparisons competing mario sonic reviewers dave praised crash animations appearance mannerisms perfection reviewer game revolution praised crash quirky mannerisms refreshing john gamespot described crash cute perry ign critical character seeing negatively comparing voice mario series accusing mascot existed louis disliked crash voice remarking annoying hear child time fall water especially realize child voice supposed crash crash animations particularly crash wrath praised humorous reviewers ryan davis gamespot analyzed crash running style self attacks establishing headed enthusiastic character compared facial comedian red poll held late determine iconic video game character crash ranked world records gamer edition voted eleventh best video game character ranked eighth ign list video game characters die adding mercy killing ign editor stated games add little series years rendering character useless crash aesthetic design games developed radical entertainment received mixed reactions reviewers brian game revolution noted crash gloves replaced equally outdated tribal crash personality altered extreme attitude eyed idiot wondered change happened concluded better popular rage platform giants sporting days arnold extreme admitting character detail crash pretty nice expressed artistic choices character described crash tribal little noted increased definition patch crash come trying hard cool added crash new fighting style stance consists crash putting like boxer deemed character crash finally voice acting crash remarked crash especially sounds awful largely doesn actually speak annoying makes sound like infant matt criticized crash voice said crash sound like confused baby louis stated crash character design gone cool goofy place said minute gradual changes crash design series hurt crash appearance leading game character gamepro named crash new design second worst video game character harris ign positive crash new appearance noted crash looks little lot gaining trading gloves tribal ink arms comparing series concluded ultimately changed better looks little cooler appealing japanese inspired edits years