fictional character protagonist square_enix previously interactive video game franchise tomb presented beautiful intelligent athletic english archaeologist ventures ancient hazardous tombs ruins world created team developer core design included toby character appeared video game tomb appeared video game sequels printed adaptations series animated short films feature films portrayed merchandise related series official promotion character includes brand accessories action figures model portrayals licensed party promotion including television print advertisements music related appearances june featured magazine covers surpassing core design handled initial development character series inspired cherry comic book character tank girl designed counter stereotypical female characters company modified character subsequent titles included graphical improvements gameplay additions american developer crystal dynamics took series sequel tomb angel darkness received poorly new developer character video game series company altered physical proportions gave additional ways interacting game environments voiced actresses video game series blond present critics consider significant game character popular culture holds world records strong fan following video game characters successfully adapted film considered sex symbol earliest industry achieve widespread attention character influence industry point contention critics viewpoints range positive agent change video games negative role model young girls description depicted athletic fast woman brown eyes reddish brown hair frequently kept character classic costume tank light brown shorts high boots tall white accessories include gloves utility belt pistols video game sequels introduced new outfits designed different environments underwater cold weather later games wears crop camouflage pants black light brown shirts exploring carries pistols weaponry series fluent languages backstory changed dramatically course series era game describe character london born daughter lord lord richard legend sequels raised fictitious earl attended scottish boarding school swiss finishing school age survived plane crash left stranded weeks experience spurred life seek adventures world published books written works based exploits mercenary big game hunter master thief second era story changed daughter archaeologist lord richard earl quickly identified highly talented individual attending girls school plane crash changed years old mother searching shelter mother took refuge ancient temple witnesses mother ancient sword father later disappears search wife spurs seek reason mother disappearance era original plot considerably young traveled parents expeditions helped shape woman expeditions mother vanished presumed dead years later father presumably took life left care left vast fortune giving means attend cambridge ease chose study university college london decision required pay tuition rent working jobs tougher choice helped grounded level headed allowed remain sam friend boarding school sam free spirit wild streak able experience london universities museums loved travelling world sam end expedition dragon triangle japanese coast search lost civilization expedition stranded remote island natural human supernatural dangers enables develop vulnerable girl survivor experiencing supernatural powers ancient world comes realise father right theories hunger adventure awakens appearances video games primarily appears tomb video game series published square_enix europe previously interactive action adventure games feature protagonist travelling world search rare objects mystical artefacts appeared video game tomb competes rival archaeologist search artifact tomb centres search dagger sought thieves tomb iii focuses fragments humans supernatural powers tomb revelation depiction young accompanied mentor von searches artifacts associated egyptian god later encounters von antagonist tomb chronicles game relates adventures told flashbacks portable game tomb released game boy color follows character search nightmare stone second game boy color title tomb curse sword sees facing cult portable game tomb prophecy released game boy advance focuses magical stones tomb angel darkness released home platforms murder professor von series tomb legend focuses search mother altering character backstory redesign tomb anniversary remake game series carried design elements legend tomb underworld continues plot introduced legend story centres search information mother disappearance process learns existence hammer guardian light downloadable game set central american jungle features ancient warrior works series second time game tomb story origins began new continuity sequel rise tomb released adaptations beginning character regularly appeared comics cow productions appeared crossover later starred comic book series series began dan writer featuring artwork andy park jon stories unrelated video games issue tomb series adapted angel darkness plot series ran issues addition special issues printed adaptations tomb power novel written mike tomb lost cult novel written knight tomb man bronze novel written james appeared motion pictures tomb released follows encounters group searching able control time film depicted backstory differently version early games films mother died plane crash father disappeared games parents alive similar backstory adopted legend sequel tomb cradle life depicts search box competition chinese crime syndicate development movie announced producer graham king plans release film released tomb animated series section website web series collection short animated films features imagined versions known animators comic book artists writers including jim lee warren peter episodes ranged seven half minutes length featuring driver creative staff given considerable freedom interpret character consult video game designers given guide listing acceptable unacceptable practices development history core design subsidiary created lead protagonist video game tomb began development lead graphic artist toby went designs arriving character final appearance initially envisioned male lead character whip hat core design founder smith characterized design derivative indiana jones asked originality decided female character work better design standpoint expressed desire counter stereotypical female characters characterized types smith female lead contemporary games featured came regard female lead great hook faith idea inspired pop artist cherry comic book character tank girl experimented different designs including muscular woman nazi like militant settled tough south american woman named management preferred friendly selected similar sounding british names found english telephone change character backstory altered incorporate british origin keen character aspect felt industry time disregarded sacrificed quick animations favour fluid movement believing players character easily tomb dimensional character model graphical limits time required removal character model added model subsequent adjusting character model accidentally increased breasts dimensions percent seeing increase rest creative team argued change core design hired blond voice game entered beta phase development left core design completing tomb citing lack creative freedom control marketing decisions related ideas developed especially core design improved modified character instalment developers tomb increased number character model added realistic curves design changes included new outfits manoeuvres core design reportedly planned implement crawling new gameplay option option appear tomb iii actress took voice acting responsibilities stayed game tomb iii developers increased number model introduced abilities gameplay core design wanted character players tomb revelation included flashback scenario younger developers expanded character set moves allow interaction environment like swinging ropes kicking open doors character model altered feature realistic proportions replaced voice time development revelation began core design worked series constantly years staff felt exhausted feeling series lacked innovation core design decided kill character depicted trapped cave final scenes game title tomb chronicles depicted late friends flashbacks game introduced stealth attacks carry game tomb angel darkness original development team worked chronicles core design assigned new team develop angel darkness playstation anticipating innovative changes generation consoles adrian smith founder core design wanted character pace updated technology core design conducted market research including fan polls aid angel darkness development development team felt alter character instead opted place situation different previous games playstation hardware allowed manoeuvres detailed character model number model increased team sought add melee manoeuvres better match portrayal expert fighter backstory movement control switched directional pad analog control stick provide precision original team finished chronicles joined development angel darkness excess content missed production desire time game launch coincide release tomb film resulted poorly designed game brought life explanation character controls lacked precision developer switch crystal dynamics angel darkness received poorly prompting fearing financial troubles unsuccessful game development duties future titles crystal dynamics subsidiary legacy development team began work new title tomb legend toby returned work consultant development team brand value franchise protagonist chip vice president brand management commented designers understood fans saw character brand mind team franchise character emphasize aspects original game unique storyline intended trilogy games started angel darkness abandoned new plot created legend crystal dynamics focused realism develop character posing decisions question giving action freedom designers updated set movements appear fluid continuous animations updated character better interact environmental objects developers introduced feature causes character skin clothing appear wet swimming dirty rolling ground responding criticism directed character controls angel darkness crystal dynamics redesigned character control scheme provide felt best person action experience developers introduced close quarter melee manoeuvres crystal dynamics updated character model add realism retained past design elements count increased attention paid character lip facial expressions allow dynamic emotional responses game events character appearance crystal dynamics updated wardrobe accessories shirt changed neck crop body given muscle tone hair switched pony tail voice actor initially rumoured rachel role eventually given crystal dynamics retained design changes game tomb anniversary remake game designers aimed portray emotional depth focused character desire achieve end goal game culminating killing antagonists developers death evoke guilt afterward illustrate shooting person difficult choice tomb underworld continued plot line established legend crystal dynamics new technology improve character seventh generation consoles focusing improving realism dirt accumulation water mechanic legend altered real time mechanic involve entire game environment achieve natural appearance developers added spherical provide indirect lighting game objects like crystal dynamics character model complex detailed previous featuring texture layers determine appearance shadows reflective light skeletal animation portray believable movement number model increased developers enhanced facial model increasing number bones animation skeleton graphical face add detail expressive capabilities hair created real time cloth simulation add realism shape movement developers kept hair tied felt real person want flying performing dangerous manoeuvres character body size increased breast size reduced portray realistic proportions developers tried actions questioning felt character capable previous games hand animated movement character underworld introduced motion capture based animation display fluid realistic movement facial expressions olympic gold medalist motion capture actress advised designers practical movements animators adjusted blended recorded animation create seamless transitions separate moves simultaneous combinations blends additional animations character flexible movement actions overlapped allow aiming separate targets shooting hand holds object collected environment additions include melee attacks offensive climbing manoeuvres crystal dynamics sought visual appearance xbox playstation versions identical systems use different techniques achieve response underworld lackluster sales figures reportedly considered altering character appearance appeal female fans publisher switch square_enix japanese game company square_enix acquired april restructuring square_enix europe crystal dynamics remained developer tomb games guardian light introduced operative gameplay series brand director stewart said meant character placing situation differed previous installments game uses technology featured studio past tomb games despite changes implemented titles crystal dynamics believed series required stay relevant late square_enix announced franchise reboot titled tomb new darker character examining character crystal dynamics concluded largest failing coating needed human version players care studio sought new voice actress dozens relatively unknown performers second reboot focuses origin character result changes previous story staff opted work character biography aspects crystal dynamics sought avoid embellished physique past renditions pushed realistic proportions character appearance designers began simple concepts added features felt iconic shaped lips spatial relationship eyes mouth nose company changed character wardrobe focusing believed functional practical designing outfits staff aimed create look relevant youthful hip gauge redesign crystal dynamics conducted eye tracking studies subjects viewed new version previous ones similar underworld new tomb features motion capture based animation effort present realism emotion character crystal dynamics captured face voice performances accompany body performances company plans game combat abilities crystal dynamics aims combat fresh franchise competitive similar games relevant story changes implementation free aiming system studio reasoned system cause players invested action raw brutal desperate style global brand director stewart stated desperation relates updated character inexperience violence commented thrust situation forced kill traumatic defining moment promotion merchandising german branch agency handled marketing marketing manager david burton oversaw marketing efforts attempted portray character attractive pleasant interaction press especially europe resulted clothing depicted promotional images concerned personality avoided products felt fit character product acquisition director commented company declines merchandising proposals stated primarily focused game development viewed promotion outside video games exposure character following square_enix acquisition marketing duties transferred square_enix europe subsidiary second reboot crystal dynamics planned align products promotions media ventures new version character appeared cover multiple video game magazines character featured cover non video game publications british style magazine face american news magazines time newsweek german magazine focus page british newspaper financial times licensed character party advertisements including television ads drinks magazine seat cars retro gamer staff attributes iconic status commercials calling memorable advertisements use video game elements picture advertisements appeared sides double buses walls subway stations irish rock band commissioned custom renders video footage displayed stage tour german punk band die music video men pigs german features music groups dedicated songs character culminating release album tribute bands artists including mode faith tenor apollo donated songs album conjunction release film adaptation licensed free charge boarding school commercial school approached use character allowed time licence core design inclusion fictional biography school permission near end skin cancer awareness foundation nevada sun smart teen program foundation felt character benefits healthy body young teenagers relate likeness model merchandise action figures produced toy based video game version character toys released series action figures depict different outfits accessories video games later producing figures modelled tomb graphic designer studio released scale model kits character later built scale version arcade magazine playstation magazine promoted life size statues contest prizes spurred provided fans wrote company obtain quantity prompted quickly produce cards meet demand tomb underworld themes featuring character released playstation xbox live marketplace released xbox conjunction guardian light released brand accessories marketed label line included watches party hiking boots leather jackets likeness appeared french postage stamps playstation memory cards trading cards card game october held art exhibition titled goes art hamburg germany promote tomb exhibit featured selected artwork character submitted artists fans pieces included oil paintings photo stories model studios provided computer generated footage created die music video magazine television commercial model portrayal hired models portray publicity events promotions trade shows photo shoots cook model portraying character cook followed british actress updated costume match video game depiction core design reportedly restricted dialogue character trade shows costume french model succeeded brief time fashion model took role electronic entertainment expo portrayed fired posing playboy character tomb franchise promote issue approval core design granted injunction magazine protect character image playboy ordered place cover issue conceal reference tomb later donated tomb costume charity auction followed subsequent models wore new costume based new appearance angel darkness model wore costume based updated version legend model allowed portray outside posing photography prepare role trained areas character expected like combat conduct succeeded featured based character appearance underworld similar received special training special air service survival weapons fill role crystal dynamics discontinued use models franchise second reboot number models prompted world records award character official record official real life stand ins film portrayal paramount_pictures acquired film rights tomb released tomb producer lloyd stated film makers tried capture essence video game elements duplicate acknowledging character huge fan base recognizable appearance director simon west sought actress acting ability physical attributes similar paramount received input developer core design casting rumoured actresses included anderson moore ryan academy_award winning actress eventually cast play fan character considered role big responsibility citing anxiety fans high expectations producer lawrence gordon felt perfect fit role hair minimal increase bust cup size role felt video game proportions unrealistic wanted avoid showing proportions young girls trained action scenes required role occasionally sustaining injuries training focused practicing physical skills necessary perform film stunts difficulty training injuries discouraged continued working production encountered difficulties working guns jumping west anticipated stunts impressed stunt coordinator simon crane effort reprised role sequel tomb cradle life directed jan film focused character development praised understanding character strength saying hates women distress producer commented film staff tried handle character properly consulted video game developers appropriate despite second film poor reception paramount remained open releasing optioned play character film late commented intention reprising role development movie announced dan producer new actress currently sought play title character intends reboot film series young origin story olivia denied rumors play role expressed interest film originally meant release currently produced graham king written produced metro partnership king studio films april announced academy_award winner playing film adaptation cultural impact debut cited catalyst female leads video games kaiser playstation magazine commented brought girl power video games ign argued helped gender video games providing different interpretation women publications standard later female video game characters compared video game publications like playstation magazine ign edge playstation official magazine labelled character video game cultural icon smith credits exposing tomb games video games general wider audience computer video games commented appearance cover face signalled change perception video games mainstream character honoured british city derby previous home core design homes placed blue plaque site core design offices block flats derby city_council opened public vote new ring road winning choice votes way opened july yahoo movies ign credit role tomb film significantly raising profile international super stardom respectively commented young children ask sign objects filming movie temple local inhabitants called temple local restaurants served favorite alcoholic advertised tomb ign described characters receive decent movie adaptation tomb movie highest grossing video game movie largest opening movie headlined woman second highest grossing video game movie release prince persia sands time reception legacy introduction widely regarded innovation video game market rob smith playstation official magazine describing video game icon generation games ign credited rise playstation sales debut system playstation magazine attributed title success character official playstation magazine stated alternatively tomb playstation success propelled character prominence making mascot system playstation magazine credits coverage financial times starting point character mainstream attention years progressed popularity declined string poorly received video game sequels angel darkness cited character low point ign editor stated began intelligent strong female character games grew bland like virtual blow doll crystal dynamics rendition legend garnered wide universal praise publications described portrayal successful reboot game informer named number video game hero citing character successful reprise popularity magazine cited character alterations legend reason success chris slate playstation magazine lauded character changes legend commenting finally praised decision switch developers crystal dynamics contributions especially character new gameplay manoeuvres updated appearance like gamepro patrick felt improve character fans disapproved changes especially switch mark nottingham trent university described psychological richard midway games attributed character appeal loosely defined personality permits players imprint smith stated minimal personality allows players form relationship character burton added perceived differently world french demographics focus sex appeal german british audiences drawn respectively dedicated appeared internet languages release tomb contained official fan created images model photographs fan fiction starring character sites present end search engine yielded pages search character discussed rumours related enthusiasts collected merchandise submitted fan art video game magazines participated obtained depicting character admirer rode bike miles amsterdam derby wearing brand clothing meet developers welcomed learning trip holds world record recognized female video game character received star walk game san_francisco game informer commented character liked world particularly england official playstation magazine described today premier movie heroes play magazine described gaming female superstar called famous game women praising independence karen jones official playstation magazine described character biggest stars playstation playstation magazine commented memorable characters playstation console echoed similar statement time magazine writer chris taylor called foundation successful franchises video game history june entertainment_weekly named greatest characters years empire ranked fifth greatest video game character sex symbol sex symbol video games despite toby intentions sexy power time magazine considered sex symbol video games stated video game icons accepted mainstream sex symbol robert official playstation magazine described video game character openly thought sexy attributed appearance similar characters publications like play playstation magazine listed big breasts character famous attributes interviewing players commented players regularly mention breasts discussing character second networks lists hottest video game characters placed number similar list year playstation official magazine awarded honorable mention game year appeared issues play girls gaming special playstation magazine special portray character partially nude revealing cocktail dresses tomb underworld creative director criticized poses character stated conflict popular strengths felt fans respond strongly images character dressed ones provocative poses playstation magazine staff agreed commenting better use character sex appeal fans male players performed game actions repeatedly phrases view closer camera angles bust pornography featuring character distributed internet game release rumours appeared internet cheat code remove character clothes despite core design denial code persisted fueled manipulated nude images time legend released playstation magazine featured april fool parody rumoured code referred nude fans developed software patches remove clothing personal computer game releases reaction groups mixed journal noted negative reaction design males identifying feminine reinforced unrealistic ideals female body australian feminist scholar criticized embodiment male fantasies playstation magazine staff commented seen role model young independent girls embodiment male adolescent fantasy later stated character little attract female demographics obviously designed male audience mind editors criticized core design attempts character sex appeal public statements releasing advertisements prominently featured sexuality graphic artist heather gibson attributed participation marketing department author mark attributed male fans character appearance male protective instinct german psychologist oscar described protective behaviour result opportunity act hero virtual worlds fear powerful women smith arcade magazine similarly noted male players playing game stated lower psychological investment inherent virtual characters comfortable males affirmed despite blatant male appeal garnered female audience estimated female consumers comprised percent tomb game purchases smith argued series attracted female players video gaming especially japan smith believed prospective female players representing heroine simply attractive character according adrian smith character popular younger demographics view sexually reasoned differs erotic characters attractive leads tomb games feature rich action impressive graphics intelligent puzzles characters unsuccessful game content lacking amy developer naughty dog echoed similar statements gamesradar editor nonetheless commented couldn imagine tomb game female lead described flawed female influence stated character step right direction women view realised male fantasy figure women video game industry describe character positive negative influence commented influence attributed lack prominent female characters video games time stated appearance overlooked character breath fresh air felt proportions realistic character personality developer actions appeal male audience tracy called character stating viewed body character great stride propagation female characters video game protagonists


vincent valentine vincent valentine player character square square_enix role playing video game final_fantasy vii designed appears titles compilation final_fantasy vii set final_fantasy vii continuity specifically protagonist person shooter final_fantasy vii mobile phone tie lost episode vincent voiced japanese english backstory final_fantasy vii vincent assigned guard scientist crescent falls love series scientific experiments involving cells extraterrestrial crescent gives birth game antagonist soon vincent subject experiments performed crescent boss professor resulting genetic modification means age player vincent join cloud strife group stop seek revenge time constraints vincent originally intended playable final_fantasy vii ultimately optional character despite optional status lack concrete detail background proved popular fans critics history developed greatly installments compilation primarily final_fantasy vii advent children appearances final_fantasy vii players unlock vincent halfway point final_fantasy vii cloud strife allies find sleeping coffin basement mansion cloud mentions quest stop game antagonist vincent recognizes son crescent vincent joins group learns eventually meet vincent unexplained later vincent finds inside cave backstory partly revealed vincent member turks elite group agents serving guard fell love ultimately decided remain faithful persuaded use baby experiments protesting nature experiments vincent shot subsequently began experiment resulted aging having ability transform demons able protect vincent felt strong guilt led isolation overcome guilt sealed away crystals entering cave game asks vincent alive vincent lies tells dead compilation final_fantasy vii crisis final_fantasy vii set years prior final_fantasy vii vincent seen attire having conversation leader turks subsequently helps obtain needed mission film final_fantasy vii advent children set years final_fantasy vii vincent rescues cloud gang reveals cloud intentions merge remaining cells bring rebirth vincent later helps cloud final_fantasy vii allies defeat summon creature sin way smile case set original game advent children vincent encounters red fearful soon lifespan longer humans vincent explains red immortal promises meet year prevent loneliness final_fantasy vii takes place year advent children vincent seen working world organization eliminate organization called targeted vincent carries inside body shot purpose enable vincent control chaos gene injected save life eventually ripped body crimson leading vincent unable control chaos eventually confronts leader possessed mind reveals plan weapon absorb leave planet resulting death living things awakening member returns vincent able control chaos ultimately destroying mobile game lost episode final_fantasy vii takes place features vincent protagonist appearances outside final_fantasy vii series vincent appears fighting game character uniform alternate costume like final_fantasy vii characters game vincent serve role main storyline meant appear kingdom hearts design instead basis cloud redesign vincent popularity seen merchandise related character including release action figures character design character designer explained vincent character shifted horror researcher detective chemist finally figure tragic past director charge vincent joins party scenario writer wrote backstory great deal trouble vincent dialogue rarely speaks original script game vincent introduced similar fashion handsome sarcastic personality join cloud group learning pursuit knowledge results experimentation subjected additionally information involvement creation explain cloud story origins game development staff considering removing vincent altogether time work story properly result vincent ultimately appeared optional characters game vincent japanese voice actor explained tries hold emotion possible playing vincent noting vincent bit appears cold surface wanted cloud vincent voices contrast similarities terms personality felt vincent older mature cloud result cast low voice vincent shown tall lean young man long black hair ragged red mantle black wears metallic golden left vincent covers lower half face held closed series eyes naturally red crimson added symbolize idea vincent carrying heavy weight connected death characters given simple costumes advent children vincent given complex felt changing design complicated conflict personality relatively straightforward given attire consisting complex parts difficult organic overall complexity vincent design led scenes especially hard create scenes constantly adjusted convey elusive nature seemingly having shape adjustments concluded months films completion vincent chosen protagonist strong connections setting final_fantasy vii room available expanding background staff desire shooter vincent chosen weaponry different type original final_fantasy vii staff wanted work gameplay game redesigned vincent gun way cloud sword redesigned advent children demonstrate vincent protagonist game gun named reference multi headed greek roman mythology gun barrels heads reception character received primarily positive reviews video games publications gamespot article history final_fantasy vincent referred final_fantasy vii character female players found man met gamespot writer regarded vincent interesting characters final_fantasy vii liked focused explained origins clearly character design abilities praised gamespy felt traits steps leading role ign similar opinion noting vincent exposed pretty convincingly hand eurogamer rob criticized vincent familiar players played original final_fantasy vii warrant role protagonist recognized popular character commenting common characters final_fantasy vii featured fan fiction fan art michael said vincent developed characters final_fantasy vii found development satisfying according gamesradar focused developing vincent lack backstory final_fantasy vii regarded mobile phone spin vincent instead canon ign list final_fantasy vii characters vincent given honorable mention dave smith received praise striking character design fact engine shape shifting limit breaks surprisingly scary stuff held example recurring character categories quiet guy brooding pretty boy gamesradar vincent included notable vampire characters video games year turner complex ranked vincent 13th greatest final_fantasy character time


god war ghost video game character sony santa god war series loosely based greek mythology appeared video game god war led development additional games featuring character protagonist installment development character norse mythology appears protagonist god war comic series novels character voiced christopher judge taking role upcoming god war del rio voiced character child god war ghost series series forced adventures attempts disaster change fate usually portrayed oblivious engaging morally ambiguous activities performing acts extreme violence warrior ghost accidentally killing family behalf god war killing eventually revealed son adventure forms saga vengeance central theme providing additional information origins relationships family gods god war franchise flagship title playstation brand popular characters character received critics video game icon relative newcomer established franchise characters mario sonic character associated products cameos playstation games outside god war series concept design god war creator game director david attempted create character looked brutal resemble typical traditional greek hero character wear traditional armor wanted idea fully masked character approved concept abandoned design lacked defined personality models included unconventional elements portraying carrying infant excessive detail hair flowing things charlie director visual development god war god war responsible designing said direction designing influenced similarly themed films pop culture led sketch series images restaurant introducing idea double blades eventually iconic design double blades chosen signature weapon emphasized character animal nature allowing combat remain fluid said final version character totally feel home ancient greece costume standpoint think greater purpose players character play let nuts nasty fantasies head noticeable feature ash white story development earns title ghost distinctive features include right eye large red tattoo threads left eye circles left ends left shoulder tattoo originally blue changed late production eventually revealed result childhood encounter god tattoo tribute dead brother similar birth markings changes occur course series include temporary addition divine armor god war abdominal ability enhancing armor called golden god war boots god war iii according early god war script character feet inches feet inches appearance altered bonus play completing game certain levels difficulty challenge modes unlock bonus costumes costumes available exclusively pre order promotions god war iii features costumes based early sketches character playstation store bonus costumes consistent story themes humorous female costume war bonus costumes available use series available games respectively god war armor god war ghost ghost god war iii role god war series backstory comics past series portrayed performing questionable actions backstory seen original god war childhood revealed ghost birth daughter explored god war comic series ghost revealed demise happen hands imprisoned great war mortal marked warrior believed warrior younger brother strange interrupted childhood training kidnapped attempted stop swept aside right eye taken death domain imprisoned tortured years god death believing dead marked red tattoo identical brother honor sibling flashbacks comic series written meets wife daughter named birth stricken plague order save daughter granted quest find magical healing properties gods entered chose champion search champion overcame obstacles including champion prince eventually king saved daughter flashbacks god war revealed youngest captain army shown comics power faced total defeat hands led king called god aid given blades chaos destroyed enemies followed killing hundreds tricked murdering wife daughter temple dedicated shocked renounced service temple burned village cursed condemned wear mark terrible deed ashes family turn skin white earning title ghost ascension chains god war ascension revealed renounced broke blood oath god imprisoned tortured helped oath keeper eventually overcame killed order completely free oath forced kill free oath god flooded memories killing family vowed serve gods order receive forgiveness relief past deeds openly defiant chains reluctant help gods kidnapped openly abandoned offered chance reunited daughter forced reverse decision bid destroy world turn spirit knowing intervention save separate family forever bitter killed imprisoned freed time god war serving gods years grown tired service confronted patron advised killed gods forgive sins selfish motive agreed finding box successful despite freed influence including blades chaos relieved dissatisfied tried commit suicide saved guided awarded blades new god war comics present ghost betrayal comic series shows present search time plans destroy prevent master quest overcame enemies including chaos giant destroying haunted visions mortal past ghost advice embarked quest find mother city atlantis attempted reveal identity father transformed beast forced kill dying advised search brother freed imprisonment caused destruction atlantis learned location domain death found freed remained hostile brother skirmish siblings attacked rescued pair joined forces battle foe killed god turn killed returned enraged gods betrayal gods decided lead army overrun greece falsely accused murdering killed son interfering search true assassin escaped god war joined army rhodes intent destruction weakened tricked abandoning powers blade kill overcame obstacles stunned betrayal swore revenge died fell underworld rescued banished surviving great war seek death fueled anger betrayal agreed aid instructed find sisters fate capable returning moment determined utterly ruthless pursuit goal wounded killed greek heroes deliberately sacrificed scholars sisters fate killed opposed prepared kill final confrontation saved intervened sacrificed remorse learned dying fact father fact kept secret wished avoid repetition father rejected notion relationship vowed kill destroy encouraged power retrieve defeat great war assistance stormed mount god war iii killed abandoned encounter went poorly stranded underworld betrayed learned spirit provided blades exile needed find flame key defeating murdered gods ignoring warnings victims sought flame realizing key flame reaching box flame came care reminded lost daughter showed humanity attempted stop sacrificing flame reluctantly allowed act said option finding box driven attacked father interrupted tried kill destroyed apparently defeated returned spirit form attacked retreated past sins help later appeared told hope save revived easily destroyed confronted demanded return power hope contents box act refused stated need vengeance gone blade dispersed power world mankind use disappointed removed blade departed collapsed blade post credits scene showed trail blood leading away blade whereabouts unknown upcoming god war years events god war iii ended world norse mythology son teaches boy hunting survival skills mentor protector son seeks father respect master rage driven years hopes teach son past lost infamous double blades climactic battle uses magical battle axe attire personality changed sports beard presents demeanor previous games appearances guest appearances featured playable character playstation games outside god war series august released downloadable character hot shots golf bounds clubs chaos pre order bonus customers received costume ones god war level kit later released purchase january guest character broken destiny includes story mode pre order bonus customers received chaos later released purchase november guest appearance playstation version mortal playstation version released features fighting stage arcade ladder mode character appeared crossover fighting game playstation stars battle includes god war inspired stages god war items series antagonist released downloadable character march god war franchise tenth anniversary appeared playstation playstation playstation versions knight released april secret boss battle guest appearance brought world new costume fear form costumes hercules costume new character costumes release coincided release god war iii remastered playstation july costume god war custom decorations included crafted edition released playstation september provided voice guest appearances character costume knight text dialogue character parodied twice simpsons franchise appeared god wharf billboard advertising restaurant simpsons game later appeared war parody electronic entertainment expo simpsons television episode food wife parodied adult swim clay television series robot chicken parodied season episode core thief wife lover shown far voiced brian austin green collect blood sony later teamed robot chicken produce marketing campaign advertisement playstation stars battle parodied characters game novels film main character game series matthew robert novels retelling games offer deeper insights stories novel titled god war published second novel titled god war published february film adaptation original god war announced remained development hell stated script went year half ago daniel plays james bond turned said actor signed role new person pretty good ends true film new writers patrick marcus announced july august writers stated plan explore past cultural impact merchandise promotion series action figures based god war produced national entertainment association set included versions wielding blades second wearing golden holding head second set included inch figure plays game quotes second figure set released wearing god war armor october united created scaled replica blades chaos included custom display stand god war logo featured line action figures released unlimited based god war iii included characters hercules february march sold limited edition drink called fury addition exclusive god war iii cups featured codes access god war iii themed downloadable content website appeared playstation portable chains exclusive bundle pack playstation god war iii prize video game consoles limited edition inches grand prize promotion god war collection november inches figure included god war ascension collector edition june pop vinyl figure released year sony partnered gaming heads produce limited edition units life size bust inches tall sits greek inspired column fear version bust produced units year based fear costume god war iii sony partnered gaming heads produce limited edition units statue statue inches tall features wielding blades exile god war franchise tenth anniversary march gaming heads produced limited edition throne statues depicting final scene original god war statues inches tall regular edition units features normal attire exclusive edition units features god war armor november sony announced new statue released following month celebration god war year anniversary limited edition units statue designed santa stands inches tall details leather cloth metal pieces reception character received positive response video game publications gamespot regarded sympathetic described endearing demeanor added slowly developing story offered players understanding game early stages ign said ruthless savage noting character main motive vengeance desires murder ign stated time player begin love hate gamepro said tragic fall brutal ascension peaks mount original god war memorable playstation universe said certainly unique character warrior iconic playstation anti hero surely forgotten spike video game awards nominated character year awarded biggest award included gamespot time greatest video game hero contest reached elite round losing mario world records gamer edition lists ninth popular video game character empire ranked 15th greatest video game character gamesradar ranked playstation popular representatives memorable influential protagonist games violent isn exactly uncommon trait game characters driven rage wrought guilt slaughtered thousands including wife daughter kills convincing aggression way status brain dead murder game guru said practically hadn played god war games know included video game character lists gamesradar listed best new characters decade stating appears generic character players eventually learn force nature broken tragic man knowing talks god war film ign networks listed character deserved movie ign listed characters wanted ultimate fighting game featuring characters consoles eras gaming included list best anti heroes ign complex listed finishing moves fatalities video games list 30th 28th 24th 14th number spots finishing moves hercules respectively dairy alternate costume original god war included list alternate costumes listed video game characters biggest daddy issues complex ranked having best fighting game cameos guest appearances broken destiny mortal sixth video game character time blades chaos included gamespot swords video game history list hand character given criticism prince persia producer ben said interview considers character black white personality pure rage dialogue pure rage character design pure rage kind easy norm scott creator comic strip stated electronic gaming monthly average exist avatar player ign listed sixth video game character cheat code central listed sixth video game character list


wallace wallace player character square_enix role playing video game final_fantasy vii created character designer appeared cgi film sequel final_fantasy vii advent children games media compilation final_fantasy vii series advent children voiced japanese english introduced final_fantasy vii terrorist leading group bomb fictional city avenge losses dealt planet facto world government operate saving planet story progresses examines efforts focuses pursuing villain effort protect planet future adopted daughter elements compilation final_fantasy vii later expand character detailing character history events original game dark skinned playable character final_fantasy series appearance speech heavily compared actor earning praise criticism accusations racism conception design designed present final_fantasy vii early development initially game playable characters protagonist cloud strife heroine phone project director suggested point game main characters die discussion producers chose felt death obvious based japanese english word bullet developed gunner character class mind standing feet inches tall black playable character series high tight beard left ear attire consists jacket torn dark green pants boots glove left hand metal bands surrounding abdomen left wrist left upper arm covered later changed replacing right hand prosthetic gun called gimmick arm refers partner game originally planned neck described gift deceased wife later changed set dog developing advent children stated comparisons original design decided different direction film implementing director suggestion hair designed face artist influenced design developing attire originally consisted white instead having wear vest arm tattoo changed retained skull fire motif original aspects design included loss metal bands body white sleeve extending middle right elbow black band left surrounded pink string bow shirt ends torn fibers waist dog altered bullet supported chain neck rings covered left hand gimmick arm modified robotic prosthetic hand developed huge gun transforms huge way stated difficult work decided conceal hand transformation sequence gun possible advent children design planned final_fantasy vii remake staff later decided character party new look choosing voice actor film initially unsure role character described performance treating unique trying upbeat character good outlook mind tried confident sounding voice times instructed notch appearances final_fantasy vii seen final_fantasy vii introduced leader terrorist organization situated city group opposes ruling company use energy power source believing killing planet end bombs specific goal saving planet game begins hired mercenary cloud strife behest childhood friend member reference deaths members follows cloud pursuit game villain way encounters friend armed manner similar forces fight defeating kills flashbacks revealed wanted build home town idea advocated accident plant razed town killing wife process causing flee daughter slipped cliff grabbed hand soldier opened fire destroyed right left hands respectively causing fall presumed death adopted daughter arm interface prosthetic weapons aid combat founded death causes admit solely revenge earlier claims saving world meant convince fighting greater good eventually shifts goal actually wanting save planet sake helps cloud allies defeat prevent planet destruction early drafts background featured subtle differences intended biological daughter wife executed executive attack initially written discovery energy desire existence secret reunion different written duel ruins cloud fought investigating soldiers compilation final_fantasy vii appears crisis final_fantasy vii mobile phone based prequel events final_fantasy vii shows events prior destruction helps game protagonists turks defend believing town future revealed attack original group cause attack town unaware involvement uses ideals form branch group appeared cgi film advent children details events years defeat places care travelling world rebuild planet infrastructure find alternate power sources replace returns later assist film villains remnants fight summon creature sin later appears small role video game final_fantasy vii set year advent children helps protagonist vincent valentine prevent weapon destroying planet entitled case released exclusively limited edition collector set dvd edition advent children written way smile series details events final_fantasy vii advent children examining reaction weapon belief monster conclusion story visits creator wrist receives prosthetic hand gun combination seen film reasoning needs hand needs weapon prevent having fight decides return critical reception comparisons media resulted praise criticism criticism accusing character serving negative racial stereotype african americans ign argued favor point citing use slang stating character stands cast dialog written run broken translator noting trend japanese games apply dialogue characters based skin color journalist parish agreed character racist argued cultural gaps japan united_states plus lack american final_fantasy vii contributing factors arguing likeness possibly attempt character appealed americans actor contrast parish argued favor noting surface appeared worst kind stereotype great character complexity having difficult decisions life losses parish went describe true father figure final_fantasy series seen noting relationship adopted daughter content manager took discussion arguing claims presentation racist character portrayal stated aspects stereotype compassion daughter guilt past actions added shows black man speaking fear portrayal racist instead opposite despite criticism ign ranked fourth list best sidekick characters video games stating took world storm introduced noting portrayal appealing adding past visibly loyal character named characters final_fantasy franchise wished square_enix crossover fighting game final_fantasy noting preference use profanity citing combat abilities easily suitable game edge praised introduction new series citing use gun black character describing pseudo nod similarly armed characters mega man contrast robots armor


kingdom hearts japanese hepburn fictional character square_enix video game franchise kingdom hearts introduced kingdom hearts birth sleep protagonists cameo appearance secret ending kingdom hearts release kingdom hearts final mix later game included optional boss fight lingering hollow armor containing mind birth sleep appears master trains alongside friends masters weapon master disappears sent find growing darkness character designed director series preparing secret endings kingdom hearts kingdom hearts final mix developed reminiscent featured previous titles having connection series main characters voice japanese jason english version video game publications gave mixed responses character noting similarity final_fantasy vii character fair later commenting naive portrayal birth sleep appearances cameos secret endings kingdom hearts kingdom hearts final mix depicted events birth sleep additionally lingering armor containing appears kingdom hearts final mix optional boss world graveyard lingering fights game protagonist sensing acknowledges master afterward prequel kingdom hearts birth sleep master alongside developing strong sibling like bond day exam masters fails pass test darkness heart later informs appearance creatures known disappearance master orders eliminate find search missing disney characters information whereabouts faces inner darkness finding requested kill figure darkness source later makes return land departure stop killing unwilling let die rescues confronts battle finishes apologize actions killed realizing true nature goes graveyard reunites prepares face tells plans use create legendary blade help plans caused try kill confronted proceed fight wounded battle attacks darkness heart allowing body mind discarded armor lingering continues fight knocking lingering remains graveyard heart internal struggle original body battles results stabbing stop presence remains swearing stop appear kingdom hearts coded aside lingering making cameo opening mentioned king searching birth sleep protagonists briefly appears kingdom hearts dream drop distance dream friends transformed appears declares pride connected vision makes appearance kingdom hearts birth sleep passage kingdom hearts final chapter prologue appears able reverse time spend night friends shocked appearance thinking realm darkness resolves continue journey role birth sleep reprised light novels game additionally final chapter shows lingering fighting kingdom hearts final mix creation development appeared ending kingdom hearts wearing armor director designed real look having thought story despite revealing identities said characters past kingdom hearts series following release kingdom hearts final mix revealed connection game villain wanted leave people reveal identity face shown tokyo game described confirmed lingering connected stated means earth latin following land theme represents connecting main characters names series october asked lingering actually similarities responded uncertain asked true nature revealed contain memories stated expressed fans liked inclusion battle challenging difficulty led staff design hard boss character birth sleep protagonists birth sleep design decided start stating designed younger shown previous games japanese inspired designs incorporated outfit based master apprentice relationship featured game troubles designing able summon added clothes mean activate fact game development birth sleep started staff decided stories told separate scenarios story written conversation written early development wishing explain reason ability use requested staff charge game staff wanted emphasize lack series leading interaction scenarios recommended players play birth sleep order understand story better gameplay described heavy comparison expand connection scenes future events involving perspective added game stated nature future games connection expanded chosen japanese voice actor staff wanted actor similar voice actor voice actor body staff found dry sort voice deep sort voice liked bore elements actors reception character revealed parish found similar fair final_fantasy vii point wondered actually considering weapon contrast final_fantasy characters shown previous kingdom hearts games thought cheat code central found similarities thought strange considering existence series selecting demo birth sleep ign ryan agreed parish finding minor differences outfits role birth sleep received mixed critics adam criticizing naive personality finding protagonists writer emily stated players know little role kingdom hearts birth sleep players able know writing gamesradar commented understand importance characters briefly featured kingdom hearts explained player finishes birth sleep playstation lifestyle thomas williams found trio welcome additions franchise finding stories enjoyable travel worlds play found similar personality vulnerability evil kevin gamespot criticized jason work english voice actor saying express angst excitement sincerity emotion affecting storyline pointed disney characters finding voice actors uniformly excellent absolutely comparable original source bob compared storyline film star wars episode iii revenge struggles faces found gamers familiar series realize fate game won turn pretty commented work praising makes tortured conflicted criticizing result networks listed helmet nineteenth list helmets video games stating minute minute helmet feeling like viable weapon famitsu poll voted fifth popular kingdom hearts character


dash commonly stylized known prime certain english language materials video game character king fighters fighting game series developed debuted leader hero team king fighters released stars reluctant hero nests syndicate story arc series created dark hero contrast series previous protagonist young man lost memories nests syndicate captured injected dna powerful fighter copy abilities angered nests nests decides destroy body memories hates tournaments uses king fighters tournaments find nests members defeat search meets allies goal joins forces aside main series appears media series spin offs crossover video games printed adaptations series introduction series received praise criticism video game publications character gameplay praised style differences previous known fighting styles absence king fighters controversial return following game mainly popularity character conception creation contrast previous protagonist series dark hero early phases development king fighters introduction series meant remove popular characters roster idea scrapped game release game designers commented thought popular turned noting plain character designer better known said favorite original king fighters characters music composer suggested mirror shouts respectively music composer jokingly wondered trying word dry word noted series designers difficult characters illustrate look different drawn different early development game powers character hair changed jokingly mentioned reason hair needed reflection conditions king fighters developed time mark wolves developers noted similarities mark wolves main character rock howard caused designer nervous producer king fighters unlimited match advised advanced players use stating player learned control character strong fights king fighters design crafted cool appearance developers liked result moves putting sunglasses carefully detailed gameplay mechanics developed gamers find new gameplay mechanics strange contrast flames designed intention making look violent result king fighters endings showing removing red glove special required thing thinking methods staff inspired king fighters comics printed adaptations character glove broke defeating opponent leading happens strongest technique following revisions chain drive technique order better follow material inspired staff decided fight wearing sunglasses attributes subject experiment nests organization stands tall weighs attempt create powerful soldiers nests kidnapped injected dna fighter giving skills unlike able create fire right hand unable control wears glove protect body burned accidentally program nests memories believe clone nests enraged organization played human lives escaped recover memories remember decided destroy nests order stop experiments fighting style simply called pure violence involves fire right hand martial arts moves process destroying nests allied best friend killed nests agents seeking avenge death sees friend partner cynical meets whip revealed clone sister whip reveals identity ignores saying hates king fighters tournaments commonly enters asked find nests participants criticize destroying nests starts recovering memories suspects forget people met determined prove better instead clone appearances video games king fighters hear king fighters tournament held nests decide participate face nests head form hero team hero team taken nests base meet nests agent claims ignorant fact original asks join end fighting following defeat targets nests king fighters enter new tournament mercenaries enter tournament discover nests scheme find nests team finals face nests agent zero zero defeat dream involving sister wakes whip clone sister king fighters whip joined assassin ron betrayed join nests tournament team face original zero met events king fighters having clone new nests leader secrets unlock memories commits suicide forms alliance diamond clone designed anti guardian diana continue lives king fighters game storyline playable character whip king fighters allowed enter year tournament chin investigate dark wave king fighters finals faces demon belongs group past defeats bothered reaching true potential king fighters enters tournament order surpass limits king fighters retains team king fighters teaming aside main series appeared media king fighters series appears spin video game series king fighters maximum impact playable whip maximum impact fights characters game maximum impact series enters king fighters tournaments searching host sponsored crossover video game neo battle featured playable character media anime king fighters day featured prominently chapter appears adaptation king fighters created andy stars games starting king fighters maximum impact series appears dramas confronts diamond mid summer struggle appears fake king fighters tournament outside king fighters character appeared dating days memories series reception character received fans poll usa voted fans fourth favorite character total votes character mascot king fighters 15th anniversary received praise criticism video game publications media scott labelled lame addition character roster king fighters nintendo world report referred fighter comical michael_jackson praised inspired new character designs king fighters series king fighters noting unique fighting style merely violence contrasted known fighting styles additionally noted involving character sunglasses qualified best pose game similarly praised design alongside review ign noted voiced king fighters playstation listing character provided plenty old school enjoyment games commented appears fun watch movie maximum impact movies actually sense critics commented character role printed adaptations franchise reviewing graphic novel king fighters volume ign commented sufficiently heroic comic allowing exploration motivations duel clone referred fan territory lack context relationship partner described hard tell friend rival story like especially unfamiliar game reviewing volume entertainment ben said storyline makes transitions seen comic involved conflict related japanese mythology apparent reason said way receives new powers defeat self contradictory happens result event official king fighters anniversary website image drawn style king fighters participants appeared similar image leading speculation appear game entertainment business development director shane refused answer rumors noted fans asked absence game caused discontent gamers official press releases king fighters stated return popular demand return teammates met praise video game publications merchandising based released including action figures clothing


fictional character introduced role playing game persona protagonist game silent character thoughts actions decided player appears high school student moves live uncle cousin parents busy working shortly arriving starts investigating murder case alongside school mates explores alternate dimension power known persona confront shadows creatures murdered victims appeared works related persona including anime adaptation called persona animation manga version sequels spin offs game works received characterization development stories voiced japanese johnny english protagonist persona designed aimed create ambiguous character appeal players way reflecting feelings mannerisms anime director expressed difficulties giving character emotions damaging original staff created characterization anime subject praise portrayal silent teenager lines related plot cases source comedy character creation traits character designer idea entire personality decided portrayed player game actions decisions result wanted look ambiguous protagonist persona compared blue ranger power rangers franchise character tends stand silent follow orders leader character design stayed relatively similar initial conception tone facial expressions changing feature focused eyes thought having eyes fringe hair look cool collar school uniform stand bit taller characters order emphasize city given distinct stylish contrast citizens small town moves game designing character noted main character needs rounded needs extra little stand rest cast baby face sketch character staff discover special discuss stand protagonist voice acting handled japanese johnny english felt uneasy voicing fact voiced character game initially learned protagonist lines worry planned voice actor anime recast begin interact times end remained voice avoid disappointing game players order solve problem having characters sound similar decided speak lower register differences adaptations initial persona game main player controlled character known simply protagonist hero decided player given character anime adaptation persona animation official games character unable named player beginning persona arena prior given game manga adaptation interview game director drew attention way protagonist remains silent game leaves player interpret protagonist emotional reactions particular point elaborated particular character trait obstacle persona animation director character undoubtedly speak level emotion interview admitted difficulty transitioning silent protagonist anime destroying established unique gesture anime occurs school jacket persona time noted key moment opening closed explaining deeper meaning leaving instead viewers helping enjoy adaptation aspect possible anime cool composed nature battle scenes elaborated possible create attitude having fighting solely establishing emotionally strong character lost significance given weapon appearances persona persona high school student moves countryside live uncle cousin year result parents working abroad attends high school meets game cast learning midnight channel connection murders gains access world investigates case alongside friends appointed leader result experience awakens initial persona wearing black coat uses fight humans negative feelings shadows unique wild card ability allows swap use battle tied social links community japan mechanic bond makes characters grants access stronger named major deck fool representing group later judgement investigation team realizes responsible actions begin seek real culprit events bond represented persona anime closing serial murder case learns gained powers goddess posing gas station attendant aims transform people shadows defeats transforming representing world thanks power gained friends social links returns hometown saying farewell friends persona arena fighting game persona arena returns goes world alongside friends investigate fighting tournament promoted midnight channel group unable find competition investigation team decides search fights strongest attack transforms balanced sequel versatile result comments character strong game author arena manga said favorite character draws thinks cool mentioned having trouble making fight scene persona characters wouldn easily lose persona adaptations persona manga named depicted distant friendly teenager having frequently result parents changing careers supporting character manga persona events animation faces shadow reveals fear moving away losing friends fact accepts acknowledges truth enabling best margaret combat face true form later appears persona golden animation focuses new events featured previous series showcasing slight differences personality previous series live stage production portrayed chosen audience games appears alongside persona protagonist game persona shadow labyrinth joins forces persona cast escape mysterious labyrinth trapped inside time working restore memories mysterious appear upcoming rhythm game persona dancing night friend rise asks help appears square_enix arcade card game lord summon spell reception character generally received role noted allowing player build unique self game questioning real life identity additionally protagonist relationships relatives starts living praised adding variants relationships ones focusing family relationships jason got handsome charming friends girls want general character role anime adaptation persona earned similar response reviewer anime reviews commented aggregate possible choices game making likable character diverse scenes watching persona anime page anime network noted silent character video game little dialogue pacing managed later review andy site said liked protagonist handled staff blank state create comedic interactions lawrence post shared similar feelings stating staff managed silent protagonist personality believable likable lawrence appreciated character developed series thanks bonds forms main character straight face kicked cliff commenting manages reinforce comical elements plot blu ray noted remains series possibility having viewer relate contrast reviewers richard mixed opinions character calling characters work fiction found lack backstory difficult viewer predict actions noted entertaining watch series end character right criticised characterization persona arena sequel stereotypical good hero bland compared new character rise development additionally rated sixth category best male character anime awards


sarah sarah self styled queen blades fictional character entertainment franchise character created chris james appearance originally designed sarah voiced campbell brood war wings liberty heart legacy void appears year old female ghost psychic trained physically mentally expert espionage agent assassin initially second command sons revolutionary movement oppressive confederacy man captured infested turning human hybrid completely control powerful agents brood wars replaces following destruction end great war gains control seek dominance galaxy life explored novels uprising liberty crusade queen blades infested character major characters series critically praised character depth frequently featured lists computer gaming enemies female characters survey gamespot declared greatest gaming villain complex ranked evil woman gaming character design character created entertainment chris james physical appearance designed originally intended major character meant appear single level initially based character adams command conquer red alert series named nancy time involved feud character grew developers decided far greater role throw away character self proclaimed title queen blades gradually introduced characters point synonymous chris explained meant title blade weapon designed rip enemies pieces making title fitting evolved greatest agent interview campbell voice actress brood war described change personality going good girl bad girl said change personality voice providing voice work voice consisted screams unique infested voice provided doubling campbell voice claimed pen film novel relationship jim series primary male protagonist portrayed admiration sacrifice saving actual romance action oriented nature whilst campbell confirmed return voice character voiced character promotional trailers later reported new voice actress hired campbell longer involved project soon revealed actress question voicing wings liberty heart personality having confederate ghost program child psychic potential described manual having given chance normal life rigorous training use control mental abilities leave withdrawn despite exhibits qualities courage daring effective described moral character exemplified opposition confederacy transformation freed conditioning darker traits heart implies influence fallen named attitude combined natural intelligence makes extremely calculating manipulative hint moral sensitivity noted end campaign brood war states feels weary slaughter time transformation far physically aggressive close quarters combat point novel queen blades begins absent blood victims fingers core elements personality manipulation lack identity human form allowed finally develop identity found emotions torn man loved man despised depiction character different incarnations special powers unique separate alien species gains multiple aspects series progresses ghost operative prior described graceful deadly woman athletic possessing jade green eyes brilliant red hair usually worn novel queen blades describes facial features strong classified beautiful instead striking completely fitting personality rarely seen armor form fitting hostile environment suit specifically designed ghost equipped personal device duty described wearing soft work shirt worn cotton pants dusty leather jacket high leather boots uncommon unarmed equipped combat knife queen blades signaled major overhaul appearance despite maintaining stature build facial features described queen blades having green skin covered glossy protective eyes bright yellow opposed natural green hair transformed described like insect legs fingers stated contain claws pair skeletal wings grown consisting elongated spikes reach level knees seen wings melee weapon tearing opponents apart agent prophecy ascended form merging essence final overhaul appearance appearances great war sarah appears great war halfway chapter game confederate officer jim tasked leader militant rebel group sons starting revolution fringe colony world prime presiding officers ruling confederacy man response confederacy planet begin invade surface orders skeptical plant psi stolen confederate technology attracts lure breaking blockade allowing sons escape sons directly attack confederate capital world attack consulting officers uses psi ensure complete destruction planet subsequently attacked race aliens attempt stop advancement conquest sent detachment troops stop interfering position overrun abandoned eventually captured ran disgust presumed dead second chapter begins player charged mind protect claims greatest creation eventually world reveal having infested dna making powerful hybrid drawn psychic dreams cast fails attempt rescue spared threat possibly lingering affection breaking science vessel reversing conditioning training agent able sense presence fleet commander attention long companion assassinate commanders energies unfamiliar causes temporary mental link uses contact memories locate immediately launches bulk invasion remains hunt brood war character central brood war wake death hands conclusion regains independence mind efforts sole leader presents colony world informs new growing manipulating destroying forces running rival goals gains ally apparently infested newly arrived forces united earth attempts sabotage mission seize control sector galaxy successful capturing new exploits threat forge alliance new allies turning war quickly alliance strikes armies heavily damaging groups accompanied returns leader blackmail killing new fall control time begins self proclamation queen blades attempts rescue kills realizes mind destroyed surprised actions allows live soon position attacked fleet remnants invasion force mercenary fleet commanded despite outnumbered forces prevail enemies fleet securing dominant position sector wings liberty returns wings liberty chris explained years brood war relocated pulling quiet power enemies creating tense state peace sector indicated interest exploring humanity left redemption current state revealed withdrawal little suspicion revealed end brood war conducting secret experiments creating hybrid know time brood war beginning piece puzzle surrounding motives brief appearances cinematic trailers attack city captured video series studying ancient implies waiting arrival launches attack dominion colonies motives revenge later discovered pursuing pieces artifact great power coincidentally artifacts jim pursuing request recently freed friend foundation forces constantly bump heads pursuit displaying trademark character traits arrogance hunger power soon learns son real face foundation artifacts pursuing power return human form point suddenly appears board ship hands crystal containing memories recent ventures memories crystal chronicle campaign discover truth ancient prophecy quest leads run times process memories learns important ensure chosen person help win coming battle hybrids crystal granted vision possible future rendered extinct shortly annihilated seeing vision mounts invasion collaboration dominion forces eliminate forces planet artifact releases energy blast infection clean planet seek ruins found returned human form hair remaining like forced kill attempts assassinate orders revealed carries weakened ruined battlefield safety heart appearance heart central character tells story fate human brought secret research facility run determine skill controlling remains time queen blades facility attacked dominion forces manage escape trapped returning look hears announcement captured executed enact revenge traveling sector reunite control approached tells travel original constantly evolving state initially reluctant convinced tells obtain power vengeance plans learns stole large portion bound single making slaves plot destroy remake life image enters spawning pool emerges transforming queen blades realizes lingering partially responsible crimes committed brood war contacts reveals killed held hostage instead threatening kill wage war dominion help raiders manages rescue rejected human self worked hard restore control launches attack main world defeat assisted convinces opening civilians escape later assisted forces confronting face face defeated uses artifact attack stops allowing kill hands peace shown look affection dominion leader destroyed bids farewell starts prepare greatest battle face legacy void events legacy void enters alliance investigating pair discover fact space station time sends proposes alliance permanently defeat arise thousand years dealt assault void joint forces dominion context prophecy clear fellow capable killing ascend status currently remainder joint successful killing psychic backlash void years later human form appears returns disappears novels appears novels greatly expand backstory game novel uprising portrays training ghost assassin early age subjected intense psychological abuse confederate trainer lieutenant young girl accident likely involving powers kills mother puts father state consequently terrified use abilities refuses demands power threatens kill father eventually subdued mental confederate assassin rescued novels liberty crusade queen blades provide actions episodes respectively liberty crusade develops implied relationship jim queen blades serves demonstrate complete transformation removal morality effect love addition briefly appears shadow set brood war attempts secure artifact independent colony world fails forces observed shadow hunters second novel dark saga trilogy acts precursor sensing joined human minds caused protagonist jake end novel sends forces location half dead body dominion funded black stewart attack activity years inadvertently raises suspicions wonders motivated popular culture dwight_schrute dresses halloween party season episode office reception received positively critics ign review drew note evolution character story unforgettable describing transformation chilling ign ranked fifth memorable villain gaming listing exploits committed infested including conquering race worlds allies included greatest female characters history video games tom games described sexy sinister sympathetic personality amounting complex memorable characters time gamespot poll ranked number video game villain spike video game awards won best performance human female voicing wings liberty ranked 23rd hottest fictional woman year entertainment evil woman video gaming complex second place complex included video game villains overall placed 16th year cheat code central featured relationship gaming couples stated relationship video games including list women video games gamesradar similarly praised role antagonist putting list best villains video game history number stating kind liz game informer included female villains video games stating brutal misunderstood skilled psychic captures leads transformation queen blades rare ability sympathetic leader unforgettable


fair fair fictional character introduced non player character role playing video game final_fantasy vii square square_enix subsequently expanded compilation final_fantasy vii original game late member paramilitary organization soldier military wing game revealed boyfriend friend cloud strife game protagonist ultimately died weeks leading opening game protecting cloud army escaped imprisonment subjects genetic experimentation second owner sword cloud giving died appears compilation titles crisis final_fantasy vii order final_fantasy vii final_fantasy vii advent children significantly crisis core final_fantasy vii prequel protagonist fair originally final_fantasy vii scenario writer wanted bring sense mystery title created character help cloud backstory designed derived fair weather contrast cloud strife conceptual backstory place final_fantasy vii staff decided use compilation final_fantasy vii expand character voiced japanese english chosen specifically voice given role audition western critics praised character commenting development final_fantasy vii concept creation exist original scenario final_fantasy vii created scenario writer decided add mystery plot notably relation cloud strife background planned cloud strife memories life proven false game went decided implement hit character link cloud seen cloud boyfriend creating emotional connection cloud reminds originally role boyfriend fulfilled game antagonist game continued development worked mysteries cloud led scenes game needing revision director surprised revelation cloud connection later stages development know character designer got request design final_fantasy vii reaching end development prior late addition asked staff add details scenes clues despite fact reveal staff existence later appears young man black hair standing feet inches tall wears soldier 1st class uniform consisting black black boots armor crisis core final_fantasy vii outfit different outfit worn start game changes fighting revealed article playstation stated derived fair weather specifically chosen contrasted cloud strife final_fantasy vii advent children couple brief appearances difficult team acquired design early production allowing modeling character taken care wanted nice upbeat voice influenced decision cast dinner decided point wanted projects opportunity presented offered role audition explained chosen lead order final_fantasy vii needed handle role staff order opportunity portray properly handsome light hearted man memory english voiced interview ign whilst promoting crisis core explained original game created minor character created art design created basic concept story explained idea storyline crisis core cooking years crisis core began development staff planned create playstation portable port crisis final_fantasy vii soon changed minds create game focused fate fans knew game going end game staff decided use blue sky cutscenes represent features scenes meant symbolize connections number actions game designed augment similarities finds cloud final_fantasy vii cloud connection meant expanded near game ending planning flee limitations console hardware scenes implemented instead decided focus role warrior appearances small role original final_fantasy vii mentioned hometown parents oblivious left join soldier worried safety hearing years point explains love cloud later realizes memories aspects personality actually flashbacks reveal cloud battled burned town discovering result scientific experiment cloud defeated cloud taken experiments eventually able escape semi conscious cloud city edge city troops cloud flashback escape optional north american european releases final_fantasy vii japanese international version originally planned shown cloud discovered results experiments character backstory expanded compilation final_fantasy vii prequel game crisis supports fight terrorist group game soldier acquaintances captured experimented able bring senses unable save makes appearance chapter covering incident later boss character cloud pursued turks order final_fantasy vii follows cloud journey flashbacks incident small role film sequel advent children appearances flashbacks cloud point view appears end film deceased speak cloud director cut version advent children complete role expanded makes appearance cloud battle death shown film gives cloud sword tells living legacy protagonist crisis core prequel final_fantasy vii deals primarily backstory game trained soldier close friend hopes hero working soldier genesis dispatched kill decide avoid possible learn genesis result experiment called project injected cells prior born effort create perfect soldiers genesis suffering secondary effects led hopes finding cure course game befriends cloud begins dating mission find genesis forces kill wants stop hurting people dying thanks stopping gives sword later search genesis scientist learns result genetic experimentation involving game depicts incident leading cloud taken captive subjected experiments years pass cloud able escape learns genesis come believe way cured injected cells thought dead source cells cloud realises genesis plans kill cloud decides stop genesis defeating cloud head hopes reunited cloud intercepted infantry killed dying breath gives sword cloud telling living legacy cloud pulled sky wonders hero served basis forms merchandise pictured final_fantasy vii 10th anniversary soft drink cans outside final_fantasy vii series character playstation version fighting game playable arcade versus events debut appearance kingdom hearts series prequel kingdom hearts birth sleep playstation portable youthful appearance final_fantasy incarnation featured prominently commonly participating tournaments order achieve dream hero game prequel kingdom hearts titles staff chose wanted character final_fantasy prequel reception critical response character generally positive ign list final_fantasy vii characters list sixth place ign dave smith noting check scene crisis core epic gets famitsu readers voted 37th popular video game character japan gamesradar jim sterling found video game sexually appealing male characters personality look complex ranked 18th greatest final_fantasy character time sixth greatest soldier video games role crisis core received mainly positive reaction ign ryan particularly praised relationships main characters parish agreed arguing story contrasted rpg plots calling heart game kevin gamespot labelled likable complex hero arguing usual haired heroism teenage angst uncommon maturity develops game continues gamespy described king nice guys noting pretty hate worthy character type typical final_fantasy storyline players dislike come appreciate called endearing main character game revolution stated despite character goes game retains friendly attitude like reviewers viewed soulful carriage final_fantasy hero personal conflicts despite teased hair devil care eurogamer simon found physical appearance highly similar cloud added fan service doesn foot wrong reaches pocket pulls mobile phone speaks praised english voice actor good job noting character developing hour storyline ign patrick agreed calling work pretty gamesradar commented way sword way gives cloud ultimate crisis core stating fact gamers know game end finished song crisis core mentioned wanted deliver alongside fate hearts people ign dave mccarthy noted role compilation final_fantasy vii evolved series developed point getting game hand ben felt worthy game believing players halfway decent memories hardcore mentality able remember appearances original final_fantasy vii ign expressed mixed opinion character feeling personality annoying served contrast attitudes main characters similarly called cloud identical twin hair colour complained personality annoying half game agreed telling players expect enjoy like teenagers annoying criticized acting finding immature expected called unfamiliar character series appearances


known japan species nintendo game freak franchise linked evolution gaining experience battle traded trainer created appeared video games red blue later appear subsequent sequels appeared merchandise titles animated printed adaptations franchise known psi self spends hours day sleeping unable utilize abilities rested behavior strong psychic alpha waves affected current mental state able remember handful given mega evolution generation giving strength physical changes large white anime appear ownership mystery dungeon plays large supporting role plot game appear adventures manga roles ign described losing charm progressed calling cute describe having bit personality distinctly grim character design characteristics different designs conceived game freak character development team finalized generation pocket monsters games red green localized outside japan red blue originally called japanese nintendo decided species clever descriptive names related appearance features translating game western audiences means characters american children initially intended named american audiences instead changed based famous japanese inspired rough translation harry characterized body structure somewhat fox like appearance look like wearing armor shaped pieces shoulders like piece chest fingers hand toes foot toes near ankle thick tails gold color rest body brown band located near relatively large shorter female species red star shaped symbol forehead red lines like evolving creatures longer markings tails heads larger resulting extremely powerful mental powers undergoes slight changes mega evolving mega overall color scheme slightly paler gains white beard alongside white considerably thinner red gem like organ forehead possessing ability read minds sense danger quickly create visual doubles self spends hours day sleeping unable utilize abilities rested behavior strong psychic alpha waves affected current mental state waves trigger nearby people cause machines malfunction mastered type form psychic ability brain continually grows causes head heavy neck requiring hold upright able remember utilize generated mentally enhance abilities increase closing eyes mega evolving mega mental abilities pronounced red gem like organ forehead psychic power additional alongside possessed appearances video games video game appearance red blue versions encountered wild use attempt escape battle turn gaining experience battle traded trainer later appear subsequent sequel gold silver crystal elite defeated time appears plateau player new bark town appears remakes perform function main game series trainers use teams notable trainers include city gym leader blue player rival red blue remakes silver player rival gold silver remakes salon maiden battle frontier elite member outside main series appeared mystery dungeon games ranger games appeared puzzle league appeared wii adventure sequel wonders mystery dungeon plays large supporting role plot leader gold rank rescue team anime anime city gym leader owns sends battle series protagonist ash battling causing ash match new powerful psychic abilities ash later returns rematch ash makes laugh causes laugh psychic bond laugh unable fight hand gym badge later appears series ownership offers city instead flooded city find ball containing lost newly flooded lake appearances living abandoned mining colony psychic type appearance giant awakened near site ruins owned notable trainers gym leader island kenny printed adaptations adventures manga makes cameo stolen fan club president later red kidnapped surge instead beloved president fan club finds cute like anime counterpart owns red test gym leader city wild suddenly appear outside gym attracted march music blue captures seen blue team gym leader gym defeated yellow easily combination role play green seen transport silver away safer location cultural impact critical reception ign described losing charm progressed calling cute describe having bit personality distinctly grim character time cited versatile groups characters franchise ign listed lesser extent best psychic types alongside commented good earth players don want use like described arguably single popular non legendary psychic type current games calling brilliant boys life named fourth times praised characters describing names clever ign called worth raising powerful gamespy commented makes shortcomings praised characters design hosts noted favorite series impressed appearance gamesradar editor henry gilbert praised listing list greatest gaming history gamesradar editor labelled lame acknowledging potential evolve powerful claimed useful limited circumstances called disturbing time game assertion brain cells continually dies horrible death poll conducted ign voted best called cooler doesn need bending voted 20th best staff commented evolution line stating loved clever naming system creatures designs abilities stated bit pain raise evolve end result worth book controversy conservative christian groups targeted representing anti christian aspects franchise palm beach florida pastor eugene distributed pamphlets described symbol head simply red pointed star head different claimed symbol chest representative nazi_germany book dark world roger argued psychic status symbols body represented arguing etymology tied directly november reported israeli psychic claims bend mind sued nintendo japanese claimed unauthorized appropriation identity learned similarity fans noted resemblance character japanese behavior face presented cards character finished taping television special japan claimed star forehead lightning patterns abdomen symbols popular character nintendo turned evil character nintendo countered stating connection named actual people knowledge staff anime director storyboard artist confirmed interview trading card agreement reached case