claire claire fictional character resident evil japan horror franchise claire younger sister chris american special police officer protagonist resident evil game protagonist video games resident evil resident evil code zombie outbreak survivor turned returned abducted activist video game resident evil revelations absent main series decade half code claire appeared media including additional video games computer animated film resident evil non canon live action films resident evil extinction resident evil upcoming resident evil final chapter promotion merchandise franchise received critics popular resident evil characters appearances video games claire appears resident evil revolves search missing brother chris officer local police special force stars claire arrives united_states town city find overrun zombies soon meets rookie cop kennedy way separated rest game focuses claire struggle escape city alive maintains radio contact teams young girl named fighting creatures police department building including scientist william claire eventually escapes city umbrella corporation underground research complex manage destroy revealed epilogue resident evil nemesis claire left continue search chris rescued military claire searching brother playable bulk resident evil code set months events resident evil unsuccessful umbrella medical branch paris claire finds imprisoned umbrella owned island escapes following viral outbreak caused rival corporation umbrella teams fellow prisoner steve claire manages discover whereabouts brother send message claire steve arriving chris escape island find umbrella secret time antarctica taken captive antagonist second half game follows chris trying save captured sister umbrella chris finds way lab rescues final battle costs steve life siblings escape facility transport airplane game ending end umbrella corporation playstation version claire brief encounter series main villain albert resulted death called away associates claire returned protagonist game resident evil revelations set events resident evil resident evil claire member non profit humanitarian aid protest activism organization game follows barry burton daughter kidnapped find trapped mysterious abandoned prison island fight alex afflicted creatures end survive events barry arrived look little girl named claire playable resident evil chronicles events resident evil code resident evil uprising mobile game version resident evil playable spin games resident evil mercenaries resident evil operation city game bosses game main mode addition claire playable characters resident evil zombie started game party line converted mobile phones bonus character sports game trick added based social game soul redesigned fit feudal japan theme scenes claire originally known walker female lead original version resident evil year work version game scrapped development team widely referred resident evil released version game rewritten walker blond college student motorcycle changed chris sister named claire appearance background remained unchanged given explanation skills firearms weapons reason coming city search chris opposed trying recruit fans city university form racing team hometown given physical features closely resemble brother signature jacket heaven printed standard issue stars knife chris changes occurred connect resident evil original game code producer said claire lot tougher imagined thought look game director way experience resident evil handle situation revelations hardened aggressive claire redesigned contrasting character young immature easily scared burton defined purely supporting character serve different roles story different functions producer said look guess girls good means treating characters gender settled idea different roles isn world world said game writer big fan personally factors led claire return films paul anderson film resident evil extinction claire leader convoy zombie apocalypse survivors end film alaska search safe haven live action spin featuring claire main character suggested resident evil claire ambushed umbrella corporation manipulated device controls memory drug rescued alice reunited brother chris manage defeat albert help convoy survivor close friend alice claire find preparing fend attack umbrella led device controlled valentine claire return resident evil retribution chris presumed dead captured umbrella set return sixth film series resident evil final chapter portrayed character claire resident evil live action universe exist early drafts extinction valentine supposed appear debut resident evil apocalypse later anderson producer bolt decided separate game character appear alongside previous film lead alice thought bring game heroine extinction version claire connection video game character look completely redesigned including having blonde hair dressed outfit resembling claire costumes games red haired follow films video game series claire plays major role computer animated film resident evil reuniting kennedy film set seven years events resident evil claire prominent member claire police officer angela miller rescued terrorist incident airport survive zombie outbreak corporation research complex eventually expose arrest corrupt scientist downing appearances romantic comedy retelling story resident evil centered claire released publishing issue comic claire prominently perry novels resident evil city dead novelization resident evil resident evil code novelization game title book series biological crisis comic book adaptation series resident evil resident evil code perry original story novel resident evil underworld claire chambers stars officers infiltrate umbrella facility utah uncover secrets main characters manga heavenly island serialized weekly champion magazine investigator isolated south american island claire appeared george japanese commercial resident evil viral marketing video promote resident evil despite appearing actual game action figures claire released manufacturers including toy dick toys toys claire block style figure released dragon resident evil line produced kit costumes character fighting game ultimate marvel inspired claire iconic look resident evil reception character claire received critics general public alike good looks survival prowess readers german magazine mega fun voted video seven nominees nintendo_power awards category best new hero resident evil nintendo version placing popular vote staff eurogamer nominated gaming awards category female lead character claire chosen video games brazilian magazine rob wright tom games listed claire greatest female characters video game history chip ranked 16th list girls gaming guest appearance trick placed fifth gamesradar list best character cameos entertainment monthly placed claire steve tragic relationships video games publications included claire attractive video game characters magazine ranked gun zombie killing fifth girl das opined beautiful ali gaming target included claire valentine list time favorite leading ladies video games noting girls dead rise looks included list hottest game ranked 42nd list ranked 46th peter complex ranked live action version claire 15th list hottest women video game movies rated ali likeness character year rich knight complex pitted video game version claire valentine feature battle category zombie killer chose lisa ranked claire video games brazilian portal play game ranked claire 56th best looking video game woman urban legend style rumor nude code claire resident evil code featured chicks kick ass listed alongside ign chose characters recruit ultimate counter zombie strike force book level guide great video game design called claire perfect example theme attracts fellow city survivor little girl dressed japanese school uniform couldn different featuring list greatest video game time peter san_francisco_chronicle chose claire example positive female game character proud guardian holly nielsen listed claire attractive female characters opinion written overtly sexy jackson paste wrote article claire wardrobe shows aren exclusive official playstation magazine retrospective opined claire absolute apex apocalyptic fashion ign included claire characters like returning resident evil calling claire leagues walking bag useless called playstation universe chose claire original outfit resident evil characters wanted appear resident evil mercenaries mode long canonical appearance series producer wrote heard lot love claire recently people asking resident evil including claire best characters decades history gamesradar staff commented sadly fallen background series makes sense avoided work government zombie hunter hope plans future suggestion focused teams claire reacting claire return revelations ign wrote resident evil series places women prominent powerful playable roles valentine chambers opposite male lead time resident evil game revolved story women fun play claire according preview revelations older capable retains compelling place revelations melted ice cream claire feels distinct women universe lady perfect choice game brand isolated horror


fictional character lead protagonists grand theft auto video game grand theft auto series games appears main protagonists alongside michael santa franklin clinton played actor provided voice motion capture character based appearance physical appearance personality inspired charles grand theft auto writer dan described purely driven desire resentment players care character designers gave character emotions shown truly care people close despite actions considered controversial characters video game history general attention given critics gamers positive criticised critics players violent personality actions praised fitting world game design personality drawn comparisons influential video game film characters reviewers called believable character felt protagonists grand theft auto series willingly execute popular player actions murder violence character design grand theft auto writer dan explained appeared pretty embodiment michael meant idea version criminal control guy didn later described person driven purely desire resentment thought tomorrow whatsoever completely ego driven stated kills remorse like true sentimental right reasons suits drew game protagonist scripting characters considered insanity said team characterised michael said michael like criminal wants good guy time isn said having lead characters help game plot original territory predecessors traditionally followed single protagonist rising ranks criminal underworld grand theft auto portrayed initial audition process noticed set chemistry luke portrayed michael felt helped secure roles said luke went room immediately actors knew auditions games signed contracts learned involved grand theft auto title felt characterisation evolved time said character traits began appear walk manner speech reactions definitely informed development game actors began working game performances recorded motion capture technology dialogue scenes characters seated vehicles recorded studios actors dialogue movements recorded set considered performances different film television roles dialogue scripted allow actors small changes performance approval directors attributes depicted grand theft auto relentless easily kills remorse honest rarely shows points appears insecure born canada takes offence people mocking accent despite actions emotional care people close truly loyal people include mother butler michael santa children jimmy davis ron wade franklin clinton characters regard dangerously unstable prologue michael leads trap supposed shot killed later franklin insanity arrested implied knowledge extent crimes belief escalated check silence matter weigh heavily michael conscience portraying cites tom hardy depiction english criminal charles biopic strong stylistic influence portrayal reflected embodies violent grand theft auto anti hero wanted players story emotions tough biggest challenge meant lot said appearances grand theft auto canadian born north border united_states grew physically abusive father emotionally abusive mother brother ryan died prior game events father abandoned shopping mall burnt retaliation upbringing combined violent temper led severely leading numerous fights school including assault teacher loved planes point entered military pilot quickly forced leave psychological evaluation later committed crimes small robbery landed jail months continue criminal ways including skills eventually met michael men realised wanted earn money performing large men successful partnership began strain michael married named started family mutual accomplice michael shot police escapes believes michael died sent jail eventually sandy shores county establishes small criminal enterprise industries weapons hopes grow large empire raging abandonment issues surrounds loyal friends kidnapped previous lives named nervous ron wade enters uneasy truce competitors sandy shores including lost motorcycle club led johnny los gang brothers years finds michael faked death enraged breaks truce kills competition burst violence deadly streak continues potential game changing deal falls drives los taking apartment life wade cousin floyd reunites michael took santa michael introduces franklin clinton perform time including franklin determined rob guarded security consulting private security firm fails getting paid job kidnaps wife martin kind maternal nature abandonment issues falls love returns demanding michael stay contact end game eventually discovers michael set jail buried michael fake grave leads kill michael needing alive successful pleased lifts death hates michael near end game franklin given choice kill kill michael let live face enemies chosen kills capturing killing alongside michael franklin considers michael friend albeit friend hates michael accepts second option chosen ends contact franklin says stay away finding michael death option chosen franklin meets chasing michael oil plant crashes oil tank causing covered oil franklin michael shoot oil setting killing michael spared continue spend time franklin eventually admits reacted learning truth refers michael friends grand theft auto online appears main character grand theft auto online online multiplayer mode grand theft auto provides missions player character reach rank player steals rolling lab demands complete jobs settle issue jobs demands generally consist stealing drugs rival groups specifically lost motorcycle club killing dealers narrative grand theft auto online set months prior events single player story cultural impact reception character met generally positive feedback following release grand theft auto edge singled stand protagonists owed volatile personality like edge caroline gamespot considered truly horrible terrifying human terrific character eurogamer tom felt undermined characters shallow anti hero antics narrative overshadowed character development michael franklin found characters extent effect story noting character valid motivation journey difficult want succeed felt michael tired device conclusion story seemingly endless cycle conflict lucas sullivan gamesradar praised character series makes sense stated grand theft auto game players poor started mph civilians opposed playing peacefully existence isn commentary group people logical fit way people playing games past decade said sullivan concluded protagonists grand theft auto series willingly execute popular player actions murder violence compared characters video games films khan ign compared heath film dark knight khan felt character grand theft auto trying fake persona stating absolutely knows monster doesn care enjoys causing misery harm lives like heath exists purely anarchy felt reasoning hurting people simply fun khan concluded saying clear world eyes broken sees harm reason actions won cheat code central 7th annual awards best male character nominated awards include spike character year won infinite twins hardcore gamer game year awards best new character won ellie best best character won twins nominated work spike best voice actor won baker telegraph video game awards best performer won baker 10th british academy video games awards performer won johnson controversies mission book grand theft auto criticised depiction torture mission man named ferdinand called information suspected fugitive poses threat game version fbi uses torture equipment restrained man players select table provides information asked kill instead drives airport providing opportunity escape driving torture pointing readiness supply information tortured expressing torture power play assert reviewers echoed mission served political commentary use torture united_states government use torture poor taste gamespot felt placing torture scene context monologue created mission function commentary device ign felt pushed boundaries taste editorial discussed political commentary overshadowed violent content comparing mission duty modern warfare russian controversy considered sequence lacking context justify violence summarised function flawed labour keith expressed concern players exposed mission keith best freedom torture said role play crossed line tom chick defended torture sequence wrote unlike russian mission film zero dark thirty underlying political commentary torture book necessitated violent content


known japan species nintendo game freak franchise created appeared video games red blue subsequent sequels later appeared merchandise titles animated printed adaptations franchise actor voices james original japanese version anime voices japanese english language versions anime orange evolved form evolved form forms mega evolution mega mega featured anime series recurring main character ash featured printed adaptations adventures possession blue main characters appears origins main character red trainer received positive reception media gamesradar describing hands version mascot red versions makes appearance stadium ranger mystery dungeon red rescue team mystery dungeon explorers sky concept characteristics different character choices 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 result renamed combination words interview company president stated expected popular north american audiences preference strong powerful characters pre ground bound like creatures resembles large traditional european dragon despite resemblance explicitly fire flying type dragon type mega form learn dragon type attacks wings blue orange body belly cream colored eyes light blue color video games describe having wings carry close altitude feet flying sky constantly seeking powerful opponents quarrel breathe intense flames melt material torch weaker foe angry flame tip tail whitish blue color reckless behavior known unintentionally cause mega evolved forms form gains dragon type color scheme changes orange cream black blue form appearance gets pointed horns wings able fly higher appearances video games video game debut japanese release red blue available evolution starter gold silver crystal remakes red acts games final boss able use new mega evolution mechanic mega mega given mega evolution half years development added game significant role order allow players experience mega evolution appearances games appears mystery dungeon blue rescue team red rescue team team play significant role story ranger boss attached player character assists game returns ranger guardian signs boss character snap non playable character wii adventure sequel wonders appeared times super smash series appears non playable character super smash super smash melee appear player throws ball super smash brawl playable command trainer trainer switched unlike fighters consequently weaker switched long recover moves include rock smash fly playable stand character nintendo 3ds wii new final smash transforming mega appears playable fighter tournament anime anime notable ash abandoned owner ash evolved battle army personality changed completely fighting pleased evolved ash summoned protection wild prehistoric attacked carried ash evolved fight rescue ash didn obey ash preferring sleep battled pose challenge helped ash reach goals particularly gym leader sadly ash led costing league loyal orange islands arc ash battled trainer frozen solid ash continuous self sacrificing efforts save certain death began obey ash defeated rematch remained ash team contributed wins orange league parts eventually stayed valley reserve wild battle train stronger likely meeting female developed fondness like ash returns temporary basis battle ash typically ash faces particularly powerful saved ash life occasion seen film spell battled arriving nick time prevent ash falling deaths having flown valley originally seeing live broadcast ash running kidnapped ash mother returned league defeated type advantage returned ash battle frontier battle took battle factory won thanks unorthodox strategy best wishes series officially rejoined ash team ash exploring region meeting ash gave trainer face surprise developed fierce rivalry iris ash iris agreed battle battle originally began ground later ascended took skies shown learnt wing attack slash dragon tail despite having fierce rivalry immediately called battle realizing injured right arm stayed ash professor oak laboratory ash leaves region ash strongest appears ownership mega evolve mega shown powerful defeating mega row defeating ash type advantage dvd contains episodes featuring attack prehistoric burning ambition dvd 10th anniversary box set box set wanted countdown listed wanted beaten anime spin origins appears ownership red ash video game counterpart started red starter winning battles eventually evolved later red helped trainer defeat team rocket win league help red capture elusive battle red learned mega evolution evolved mega red mega evolve anime printed adaptations loosely parallels storyline anime ash catches ultimately battles league tournament despite catch trouble controlling ash brings orange islands trains near disaster uses battle final showdown orange crew supreme gym leader drake adventures manga blue receives grandfather professor oak blue possessed tower blue eventually released possession faced owned tricked zombie acid attack literally half tail blue later appears evolved gains access city helping disable barrier created later red blue face frozen ice beam ultimately defeat team rocket executive teams red newly evolved green defeat monster end team rocket control city splitting apart birds process blue appeared final match ninth league longtime rival red despite type advantage battles nearly knocked battle progresses trainers send battle attacking suddenly form attacks vine cloud shocking knocking volume manga began original protagonists red blue green return fight newly formed team rocket power trainers trapped inside trainer tower islands battling main computer building divides struggling trainers manage focus angle powerful attacks blast burn cannon plant free turn destroys trainer tower appeared main short novel adapted west ash journey reaches climax ash battle league plateau good friend story covers ash companions finding abandoned battles listen ash battle sixth novel chapter books series chapter novel fired journeys adapted johnson covers portion ash journey near violet city valley novel ash wonders leave team forever covers capture ash new fire reception legacy featured lines soft toys action figures franchise medium major recall toys manufacturing fault tips found caused replace toys compensation replacements appears trading card game notably series initial release cards featuring character stated desired series quickly rising high prices collectors retailers cards knocked opponents hit search engine yahoo reported related web searches described media lean ferocious fire breathing dragon powerful utterly destructive noted franchise popular characters retailers attributed high sales merchandise related character popularity character dragon like design children interviewed children stated similar attributed appeal cool looking appearance character concepts power book rebuilding children stated utilized character empowered character children fans series relate book global adventure rise fall cited popular older male children tend drawn tough scary characters compared character evolution loss leaves childhood ign editor called certainly popular balanced current starting gamesradar described hands heavily praising character design calling designs entire series gamesradar editor stated awesome day excellent choice decade introduced described winged dragon like creature able breathe fire smash opponents red tinged states brawl slow lacks factor mario arch nemesis authors west called best fire type best overall wrote better fit spot won hearts cheering editor bailey expressed concern follow player stating allowing popular favorites like daily cardinal editor kyle sparks called dominant universe force sheer strength poll conducted ign voted best staff commented remembering torn choosing start game poll official nintendo magazine voted best fire type stated favourite fire probably popular time editor criticized mega evolution differing original design praising mega changing color turning dragon type ranked original describing powerful gigantic imposing commented recognize want


kingdom hearts japanese hepburn known master fictional character square_enix video game franchise kingdom hearts having cameo appearances game kingdom hearts introduced prequel kingdom hearts birth sleep protagonists title introduced wielding warrior training master alongside best friends following disappearance master tasked searching protecting worlds creatures known unlike protagonist birth sleep point reference director design designed scratch later design process concerned popular character drove decision distinct personal bravery combat abilities outfit design based movements chosen distinguish characters having magical combat voiced japanese holland english received mixed reviews game critics citing boring plot lines voice acting combined weak combat skills fans received kingdom hearts popular characters appearances introduction main character kingdom hearts birth sleep earlier small appearances secret endings kingdom hearts release kingdom hearts final mix events depicted fighting apprentice armor appear room garden kingdom hearts final mix visits calling armor friend birth sleep land departure potential masters study receive mark mastery training alongside friends takes mark mastery exam master goes missing teacher instructs find protecting worlds visit creatures known following departure asks watch inner darkness bring suddenly left world travels worlds starts question actions worlds decides return home safe meets acquaintance told killed assistance goes graveyard face confront explains tricked fighting reveals plans use apprentice create ultimate weapon known blade confronted proceed battle goes battle takes possession body create blade help king student fights possessed blade explodes learning lost heart locks body castle created ruins land departure tracks garden find possessed ensuing battle presence causing unlock heart internal struggle having lost essence makes person falls realm darkness saves heart sending armor garden ends trapped darkness people hearts called realm darkness events kingdom hearts meets wise ruler garden shores dark margin black moon lit ocean realm darkness learns events occurred absence new bearer hearing recognizing little boy met destiny islands possesses heart sheds tear renewed hope birth sleep final mix update birth sleep features secret episode slightly expands time realm darkness battling master kingdom hearts coded revealed people connected heart causing ask rescue makes small appearances kingdom hearts dream drop distance memories ending shores dark margin slated protagonist kingdom hearts birth sleep kingdom hearts final chapter prologue new chapter prologue events kingdom hearts iii heavily expands time realm darkness creation development unnamed appearance secret ending kingdom hearts director stated design appearance instead focused story unwilling character pointed new character scenes scenes occurred prior events game following release kingdom hearts final mix revealed details connection character revealed said lingering sentiment kingdom hearts final mix explained follows water theme brought connection intended series main characters names bear themes contrast reference point characters design leading create completely new character scratch outfit based japanese inspired clothes meant expand student teacher bond shown game outfit altered times game development felt open outfit presented tokyo game revealing modified design conservative making outfit created issues like able summon armor remedy added clothes means activate armor designing worried character unpopular weak connection kingdom hearts characters led push character distinctly strong kingdom hearts days different way brave girl wanted retain feminine qualities strength design completed unsure received release noted popularity fans referenced work voice actress reasons worked final_fantasy voicing game protagonists low tone tone closer original voice voicing praised beginning kingdom hearts birth sleeps development staff decided story plot lines centered different characters written original ending storyline showed trapped realm darkness moved game episode order game negative tone terms gameplay designed character gamers getting recommended use order understand game story better points scenario intention character leave land departure staff developed movements reflect personality young woman reception character received mixed response video game publications initial comments focused brief appearance kingdom hearts writing gamesradar chris commented understand importance characters briefly featured kingdom hearts later importance explored end birth sleep prior appearance birth sleep trailers parish stated fans speculated character male having played demo birth sleep ryan ign enjoyed character gameplay mechanics reviewing birth sleep adam criticizing dialogues finding repetitive playstation lifestyle thomas williams found trio welcome additions franchise finding stories enjoyable travel worlds kevin gamespot gave praise character based personality counterparts holland voice acting steve found gameplay weakest characters contrast magic techniques weak game start hand bob found appealing contrast previous fighting styles seen kingdom hearts series story found entertaining predictable following square advice playable writer liked actions played bore cited repetitive played said plot weakest alongside play found similar protagonists kingdom hearts compared contrast van rpgfan found voice bored game citing notable comparing voice actors mark media works poll voted twelfth popular video game character famitsu poll voted fourth popular kingdom hearts character


kingdom hearts japanese hepburn commonly referred fictional character square_enix video game franchise kingdom hearts having cameos kingdom hearts related titles introduced prequel kingdom hearts birth sleep protagonists story introduced youngest apprentice master trains alongside best friends experienced warriors goes mission find master follows having concerned fate journeys worlds learns origins relation apprentice designed director wanted create character important connection series main character bears strong resemblance character voiced japanese english cameo state different characters reason connection revealed birth sleep video game websites commented appearance initially confusing development birth sleep received appearances introduced kingdom hearts birth sleep cameos secret endings kingdom hearts release kingdom hearts final mix depicted friends battling master shown cameo kingdom hearts days replica appears fighting organization constantly referenced kingdom hearts days search castle prior start kingdom hearts birth sleep apprentice master trained complete legendary blade pronounced key blade reluctance use darkness extracted heart resulting creation leaving heart incomplete verge collapse brought destiny islands heart merges newborn safe having lost memories placed care master youngest apprentice alongside games beginning following quest find travels worlds fighting mysterious creatures called meeting people attacks journey test strength defeated aided apprentice meeting forced remember purpose create blade refuses battle avoid creating blade forced threatens kill refuse battle graveyard merges blade fusion incomplete allows destroy heart destroy blade result loses heart body placed castle awakens wandering heart able find way young accepts heart body game secret ending seen land departure utter newfound hope mentioned secret ending kingdom hearts coded reveals learned heart having searched whereabouts past years kingdom hearts dream drop distance briefly takes form dream heart wounded armor appears protect body ending game shown castle state face drawn smile creation development designing decided character look like decided choose thinking revealed appearance big impact gamers wanted personality closely resemble led outgoing personality time wanted game progressed distinct shown secret endings kingdom hearts kingdom hearts final mix appeared code tokyo game promotional video games making final ending developed backstory appearances finish design end game cameo reveal identities stated character chronological past kingdom hearts series following release stated nickname mentioned character lingering sentiment final mix mentioned connection wanted leave people reveal identity commented despite similar character additionally stated playing kingdom hearts birth sleep players able distinguish game explores true personality interview implied characters related specifically wanted fans imagine reasons connection kingdom hearts birth sleep clarified connection stating look alike heart entered body birth allowed heart reside early versions development planned broken heart healed heart born negative feedback overseas abandoned like voiced japanese english means wind latin called wind known japan fresh breeze sky theme similar development birth sleep osaka team charge developing game suggested related liked wanted add connections story sound similar trouble designing armor gameplay mechanism armor added clothes way activate fact game development birth sleep started staff decided stories told separate scenarios story second written wanted emphasize lack series leading interaction scenarios gameplay perspective designed easiest character play birth sleep recommended players second character play order understand story better additionally way handles backwards meant gameplay differences scenarios remarked encounter characters important event game hoping newcomers older gamers find important perspective reception resemblance video game publications initially thought protagonists kingdom hearts birth sleep seeing images revealed different publications continued discuss similar connection gamesradar particularly thought eventual connection cheat code central commented similarities mentioned existence series hard find confirmed working english localization birth sleep sites thought voice voiced previous titles character story actions shown demonstrations praised original kingdom hearts traditional introduction birth sleep play found character similar friendly attitude kevin site gave praise character meaning annoying personality site said time players spend playing rewarding commented english voice acting playstation lifestyle thomas williams found trio welcome additions franchise finding stories enjoyable travel worlds hand found characters clone personality contrast comments actions world commented interactions writing gamesradar chris called clone understand briefly featured kingdom hearts


characters final_fantasy universe final_fantasy action role playing game developed published square_enix revolves war nations world episodic companion game final_fantasy released released internationally high definition playstation xbox main protagonists class zero group students magical academy story told new members class zero main character player created cadet magical academy world characters designed stories created sarah main characters members class zero ace cater seven jack queen king alongside old friends assigned class zero shortly events game begin guest character class zero tutor veteran warrior major characters include head academy magical department key figure lore leader empire game main antagonist characters observe events games concept set nova darker scenario final_fantasy games main cast designed characters handled multiple pieces merchandise additional media created characters including trading cards multiple manga subject positive reviews japan import reviews main praise gone interactions writing main criticism difficulties arising handling large cast western reviews generally positive character portrayals criticisms dialogue character interactions quality localization concept creation original scenario concept final_fantasy originally mobile title named final_fantasy conceived wished group driven story felt single playable character able properly convey scope themes story wanted history survival told point view young people caught war decided set story war nations original story mainly revolved gods drawn popular anime manga survive platform change playstation portable adopted story telling style similar documentary film direct inspiration centuries picture documentary series broadcast alongside multiple war films inspiration script written sarah rough draft stage elements extra plot points involving boss fight main plot thread involving planned elements cut final product meaning elements role needed included written texts found game left hanging deaths class zero planned early stage emphasize state world large number supporting cast killed near end wanted create story depicting different characters decision supported staff members fans original implemented ability players decide course story included known final_fantasy given upbeat atmosphere compared dark dramatic moments present story grew originally envisioned setting written nova includes final_fantasy final_fantasy involves humans manipulated controlled world deities crystals world equivalent serving deities originally crystals called characters gala diva created fill roles approach taken incorporation world shared universe contained worlds standalone existence opposed told story directly related deities focused human story depicting deities role world events historical standpoint key element carried directly humans chosen servants world deities fulfill pre determined task called focus neglected including elements nova approximately halfway process ones responsible including elements storyline including nature game world help communicate aspects originally disliked later said suited game heavy eastern influences character design characters designed regular final_fantasy designer art director art director sub character designer ferrari asked contribute character designs main cast ferrari handled secondary characters player character initially given basic design trait drawn design gradually expanded creative process working avoid making appear similar giving character unique weapon flute ace cards difficult realize technical standpoint world setting created characters personalities traits finalized character team planned character originated events happened main cast naming system based playing cards chosen team liked idea came idea having fourteen characters thirteen main characters idea originally created carried characters heights builds emphasize game realism characters teenagers portraying bonds members class zero summoned monsters game themes death war drew inspiration saw cat killed car surrounded cats charge choosing voice cast featured known voice actors listening samples picking actors focused successfully project characters personalities actors actresses helped define characters adding individual touches voice recording sessions acted game character texture artist originally going black female character hardware limitations staff realized players looking backs characters lot designed female character worked staff incorporate character models release resurrected initial concept mobile game prequel title art director areas focused female characters underwear characters facial animations studio motion portrait characters original gameplay models replaced updated versions original models higher detail higher detail models looked older gameplay models needed adjustments look like original models appearances adjusted look charming game graphical upgrade partially game characters time constraints main cast given attention secondary characters received work playable characters class zero zero main protagonists playable cast later revealed chosen potential referred group people created force open barrier mortal world unseen realm member class zero appears different classes ace remains member class zero summoned battle assist cadet recently transferred class zero fully classed rest group battle class zero fatally wounded final moments imagine possible post war lives deaths instrumental convincing free cycle war ace ace cool headed youth members class zero able use cards knowledge magic warfare able sense raw emotions dead friend brother ace remains member class zero introduced saving cadet monster attack remains close ally game events second cycle ace chosen defeated cadet chosen representatives ace voiced english japanese class zero members members class zero appear classes events flute wielding member class member class fourth voiced english japanese class archer member class eleventh voiced matthew english japanese cater gun wielding members class bearing magic infused course game experiences highest having gone cycle history times member class tenth cater voiced english japanese wielding member class member class voiced english japanese wielding member class member class sixth voiced english english japanese seven chain whip wielding member class member class seventh seven voiced english japanese martial artist class member class fifth voiced jeff fischer english japanese class member class second called favorite character straightforward manner personality voiced english japanese jack wielding member class member class twelfth jack voiced cameron english japanese queen class member class queen voiced heather english japanese king second gun wielding member class bearing twin pistols member class ninth king voiced mike english japanese thirteenth member class zero acts game events forced kill joining crystal later revived rebuild crystals removed member class second voiced english japanese fourteenth member class zero acts game events begins bird fatally wounded entering crystal later revived rebuild crystals removed member class seventh voiced english japanese cadet player cadet playable character final_fantasy cadet gender appearance equipment aspects chosen player game starts cadet encountered saved ace beast attack general effort fight empire final appearance end second cycle wish free cycle supporting characters class zero mentor guest character battle accompanied recurring monster final_fantasy series earlier years friends performance battlefield earned moniker blade betrayal left lower face permanently wears mask hide voiced english japanese established class zero appears human serves deity pulse responsible creation crystals purpose use powerful souls class zero locate gate endless cycle conflict events end experiment depart points unknown leaves crystal voiced jane english japanese supporting characters unofficial members class zero acting agents revealed respective real names lean lean allied empire scientist student events final chapter second cycle chooses immortal agents retaining memories cycle decides use accumulated memories dead convince abandon experiment voiced adam english japanese voiced english japanese imperial marshal army having empire acting leader main antagonist seeing people prayers white tiger crystal unanswered decided crystals related world deities bringing rule humans coup état emperor appointed ruler empire took control white tiger crystal arrives confronted gala chosen carries gala futile attempt gala plan kills resurrected gala acts game final antagonist finally defeated class zero voiced english japanese gala diva gala diva minor characters related lore gala servant deity leader army balance nations disrupted summons army slaughter population experiment falls coma remains unnamed game referred masked man named guide book diva main narrator final_fantasy like gala created world deities duty watch world record events cycle diva voiced english japanese supporting character final_fantasy member class second representative cadets true identity revealed coming servant gala oversees army defeat signals coming cycle deemed failure later appears end second cycle continue experiment voiced japanese appears concept art cut game characters dominion supporting character ruler dominion director unlike population aware nature crystals true form voiced william english japanese minor supporting character brother events keeper good friend ace assault sent midst battle mission causing death circumstances death eventually class zero voiced jason english japanese knights group thirteen world word stands military operation organization guidance logistics expert assigned class assigned class zero gives group missions game version quests accompanies cadet initially sequence involving members knights forgot voiced winter english japanese minor supporting character supervisor cadets friend time student course game revealed spy betrayed growing love people academy arrested forces potential spy implied executed espionage voiced ali english japanese minor supporting character scientific researcher multiple times uses class zero work annoyance death uses machine recall memories remember senior staff survive help reconstruction scenario writer sarah favorite character voiced english japanese minor supporting character oldest powerful magic battle united forces deployed decisive battle use skills summons alexander help sacrificed energy students costs including lives voiced erin english marina japanese supporting character referred lord bird crystal time serving crystal gradually losing memories try maintain link past continues wear old uniform voiced english japanese wearing cadet class ninth self proclaimed idol member intelligence club voiced daniel english japanese fiery merchant girl class second offers items information outrageous prices good grades popular faculty voiced english japanese magic researcher class interest common spells constantly looking ultimate magic voiced chris english japanese class twelfth genius inventor paranoia skill bomb making dangerous peers voiced morris english japanese member class fifth mother grandson mixed heritage destined lose ability magic trains day use strength protect voiced travis english japanese empire secondary antagonist second command army fiercely loyal primary weapon means transport flying armor takes battles consequently fights class zero final assault fights class zero sacrifices save finds bomb hidden inside voiced mark english japanese minor antagonist new white tiger crystal given control crystal mounted armor faces class zero narrowly escapes destroyed later mission trapped stone managing transfer powers entering crystal voiced castle english japanese minor antagonist white tiger crystal service years lost purpose life apart commands efforts battle completely destroying region bringing points unknown implied crystals lose power dies voiced kyle english japanese kingdom simply called queen ruler effort stop war evokes pact forcing peace talks assassinated conspirators resulting class zero framed murder voiced catherine english called supporting character dragon crystal voiced kim guest english japanese king lit blue dragon king supporting character appointed death puppet regime proud selfish man puts agenda welfare king voiced michael english japanese alliance supporting character minor antagonist final_fantasy originally king alliance black crystal consequently began losing memories eventually duty crystal voiced keith english japanese minor supporting character final_fantasy childhood friend guide black crystal voiced brien english japanese cultural impact merchandise characters game including ace members class zero appeared fourth series releases final_fantasy trading card game november manga adaptation began illustrated published young magazine manga collected volume released april english translation released collector edition march exclusive square_enix website manga titled final_fantasy story blade manga illustrated supervised published young magazine april manga ended january bonus chapter published february later released compiled volumes press begin distribution manga west july novel adaptation titled final_fantasy change world change world released square_enix april second novel adaptation titled final_fantasy change world penultimate change world released square_enix june novels depict alternate version story reception characters far received positive reception video game critics local import reviews reviewers famitsu magazine said large characters game different final_fantasy rpg site van impressed saying certain character interactions handled sense specific character motivations praised sympathetic portrayal stated game great moments player experience little detail heath writing playstation lifestyle called characters pretty strong overall cited scenes characters inclusion felt like necessity useful element fault western reception characters mixed positive ign sullivan said story focus young cadets sent battle reminder young die war forgotten praised comedic characters helped strike balance story game informer matt miller fairly critical saying abundance main characters hampered character development found conversations melodramatic ray gamespot pleased main cast enjoyed romance praised reactions non playable characters class zero achievements story main criticism found supporting cast fell short player needed remember faces briefly seen gamesradar said class zero story political drama story worth experiencing michael felt character awkward dialogue hampered intriguing story saying script relied player accepting leaps logic character electronic gaming monthly enjoyed game fresh high school setting common japanese media gamer samuel roberts found size cast hindered story compared experience low quality anime series michael enjoyed characters despite shallow saying best development main cast chris_carter said final_fantasy games players find favorites characters entertained conflict classes classmates worked school setting reviewers mixed negative comments quality localization sullivan drew attention addition hey sentences found experience better switched japanese voice track effort translation finding final product inconsistent new platforms exception said english cast great job

Characters of the Final Fantasy Type-0 universe


playable character soul series weapon based fighting games designed comic book artist toy designer collaboration character appeared console ports later action figure set created productions designed named concept physical build outlined aimed target north american audiences character spoken lines game voice actor credited according game story human warrior sought found cursed sword soul edge pulled dimension sword spirit inhabits escaping dimension body drastically memories initially lost forms energy weapons searching fragments shattered soul edge pain caused separation dimension energies character received divisive response sources criticized character design game aesthetic praised visual appeal character motion called best characters introduced series worst conception history series producer learned comics creator fan soul series praised characters designs interested creating new video game based spawn comic book franchise search developer resulted deal soul publisher topic toys arose discussions reached agreement release line action figures based characters afterward proposed company design new character video game console ports game idea accepted considered opportunity create toy based finished design design targeted north american audiences specifically fans american comic books received credit character result collaboration outlined unnamed character traits game role physical build company completed design result companies hold partial copyright rights character derivative work illustrations design bald green muscular eyes glow bright red short bones left arm jaw like ridge head fingers right hand points left hand larger fingers large like bone claws large ram like horns extend opposite sides left wrist slightly elbow clothing consists dark blue pants large metal held armor plating covering abdomen sides legs lower right arm red jewel described power plant set circular piece metal chest feet second tallest soul series character height known alternate appearance differs heavily features reddish orange skin additional differences include eyes black pants blue jewel protruding bones isolated bigger left shoulder arm appear covering right shoulder jewel support harness armor legs incorporate pair wears abdomen wrap stomach mask covers face held place head speech vocal samples game sound test feature named emotions determination speaking character voice change player different language setting video games introduced warrior fought defeated cursed sword soul edge pulled dimension sword spirit inhabited instead battling fled trapped dimension years physically mentally dimension result escaped closing events quickly found dimension energies experienced intense pain eventually die attacking travelers perceived enemies happened fragment soul edge felt pain pursuing fragments sword encountered seeking helped defeat resurrected memories restored battle closed entrance void trapping date appeared game series appear original arcade version added later game ported gamecube playstation xbox video game consoles asked character return iii replied gone vacation subject came production game director responded twitter account honest hard copyright issues gameplay fighting skills described horrific attacks transforming physical manifestation energy soul edge controls hands form bladed weapons able set aside needed attack forms energy chaos represented game alternate weapons varying effects attributes incorporates fighting style variety kicks attacks duplicate physical motions properties attacks characters series attack causes weapon extend hands resulting different visual cues derive attacks combine elements existing character moves example dragon blaze begins attack maxi ends nightmare despite fact moves unique repertoire elder attack stance allows use altered set attacks short time void cannon creates small explosion ground varying distances promotion reception announced early production xbox interview japanese magazine famitsu text version game box art drew attention later featured character promotional items artwork animated distributed ign news outlets productions distributed thousand copies limited edition promote character drawn featured comic book rendition fighting spawn game arenas august included sculpture set based different characters figure based secondary outfit stood inches tall base allowed adjustment head arms productions later gave sculptures copies game prizes contest named character critical response varied university delaware professor rachel cited example cultural stereotype human versus monster damned creature human norm game human characters expected staff writer magazine called visual design silly compared character old school man character added gameplay decent magazine described example bad american comic book design ign kaiser called disappointment questioned character design comparison series felt filler complete character gamespot similar comments review game gamespy ign xbox article editor described character inclusion unnecessary marketing ploy preferred new characters involvement editor wrote vibe rest game criticized design wrote character synonym added game inclusion host parish stating close eyes draw better character retrospective series example series commercial citing design strong weak character play depending asked reviewers praised character gameplay design editor video game website wrote attacks compensated appearance described cool praising weapon fighting style adam morgan play stated fit aesthetic character appeal stated weapon seen believed described new characters adding spectacular soul tim rogers website insert credit called work digital art form function added far console characters everybody wins despite negative remarks editor ign listed eighth list characters contributed games designers outside wrote felt character gameplay added appeal editor wrote expect man shares relationship energy powers soul edge needed clean house man job


fictional extra dimensional species half life series video games valve corporation half life expansions frequently encountered player hostile non player characters depicted half life enslaved race alternative dimension called large creature called slave undisclosed masters half life broken free slavery actively assist player humans resisting combine occupation earth shown communal cultural race believing force fabric universe producing tradition poetry music display ability summon command electrical energy need technology ability activities means attack electrical equipment healing fictional creatures received range critical responses appearances addition role half life series adapted productions toy valve character design louis provides voice half life partially chosen role alien film enemy episode voicing tony half life half life designed concept artists jones initially planned begin half life enemy non player characters player win allies lead rebellion idea proved impractical abandoned favor keeping adversaries plan emerged half life species active allies player half life originally going fully integrated city alongside humans combine rule reach fruition focus developing city combat resources accomplish available resulting city developers instead decided involve far substantially sections game taking place countryside surrounding city placed inside city hint story arc later game midway half life player witnesses scene deceased prison originally developers intending feature ally character players rescue fight enemy characters alongside player developers liked idea late development attempt instead idea preserved use episode concept later showcased episode trailer shown games convention according series writer important goals episode expand characters opposed valve added new new animations new audio combine devices called cells encountered half life meant power captive city player able free devices gain assistance attributes society intelligent social creatures half life serve basic ground units forces supporting heavier troops fighting player humans black research facility capable developing intelligent strategies tactics enemies initially enslaved large creature turn claims slave unknown superiors factory workers half life indicate slavery lasted generations despite shown developed intellectual culture poetry music philosophy addition large live underground ancestral tradition death hands gordon freeman end half life slavery consequently freeman figure possess method vocal communication shifting heard half life method communication involves speakers time understood species lack anatomy interpret sounds addition standard conversation shifting communicate long distances use scattered english words half life player half life learned speak english language albeit archaic words structures addition believe binding life force referred exact nature left unclear revealed believe fabric universe connects depiction general somewhat figure legs arms additional arm protruding green skin legs allowing quickly typically slightly posture addition sharp teeth hands strong senses faces dominated large red eye half life eye surrounded smaller eyes half life reduced smaller eyes key aspect ability summon energy command need equipment game ability commonly means attack energy foes form green electrical bolts addition shown able use energy purposes assisting repair work removing rubble player suit electrical generators enslaved depicted green means control explored typically seen wearing clothing observed wearing lab coats chef clothing course half life expansions depicted meat player observe eating human corpses half life cooking half life half life shows working chef hats preparing suggesting appearances half life introduced primary enemies half life frequently encountered players half life expansions opposing force blue shift decay portrayed races working groups heavily armored troops later stages half life seen working factory like environments constructing heavily armored troops like direction aliens hierarchy cooperative multiplayer expansion decay players opportunity assume role score highly missions bonus mission entitled attacks designated subjects given mission retrieve number crystals stolen human scientists black research facility half life role drastically changed half life acting allies player freed result protagonist gordon freeman killing end half life instead acting hostility humanity actively engaged assisting human resistance combine multi dimensional empire invaded occupied earth half life half life frequently seen resistance compounds stations performing maintenance work providing help experiments assist player energy abilities player suit number captivity points game shown slave labor combine example seen cleaning floor combine train station wearing similar collar worn half life play greater story series half life episode episode episode use unexplained powers rescue series main female character combine citadel city saving explosion citadel end half life free gordon freeman imposed end half life enigmatic employer man man episode early game group working heal mortally wounded combine hunter tracking killing combine advisors fled citadel accompanies player acts combat support expedition stages episode number observed white forest missile performing tasks facilitate launch satellite close combine super portal appearances media use applications like allowed variety productions example concerned inability players harm allied non player characters half life forms recurring joke protagonist gordon constantly tries shoot role enemies half life eventually try rescue destruction citadel hostile nature leads simply abandon fate occasionally featured productions taking roles minor characters combine jurisdiction addition central half life single player modification point view player assumes role slave attacking black cultural impact merchandise character popular inspire creation toy toy designed sold distributed valve online store toy released december proximity christmas accompanied scale santa hat reviews toy favorable praising toy giving credit detail reception change enemy characters allied characters half life described intriguing reviewers zone stating interesting characters game playing role role episode met approval critics described accompanies player early parts game great joy fight alongside praising improved artificial intelligence noting fact trying imitate real life people significantly aided presentation addition ign praised visual character overhaul given episode


zero zero zero main protagonist playable character action role playing game main entry series developed access games published square_enix appeared arcade game lord iii zero race god like beings control magic singing abilities trying destroy flower gave birth powers tried use destroy humanity sets kill clones spawned flower carry mission referred sisters zero created game director writer designed wanted unusual type protagonist featured games crafted emulate dark tones series added features create feminine vibe flower eye despite criticized characterization personality praised interactions characters standing video game protagonists fans series japan received positively creation design zero conceived director writer thought interesting character worked concept explored series offered opportunity protagonist created sexual aspect character generally conveyed dialogue cutscenes earlier ideas zero role game contemporary setting quickly decided eventually decided create female characters zero interact reasons possible choices game rejected number based names sisters meant easier players identify distinguish helped write dialogue complement game unusual situations rude conversations disciples moments multiple aspects zero character incorporated game theme song silence composers choice zero voice actress important design team wanted good performance surprise audience normally known female roles anime video games chosen role zero designed designer worked entry series original design meant emulate status god like elaborate heroic appearance game atmosphere finalized redesigned elements taking direct influence game atmosphere main reason adding prosthetic arm original creation arm pure accident color intended reverse protagonist aspects design evoked color design goddess seal key character earlier games went satisfied final design flower eye emphasized sexuality originally flower design wanted add aspect appearance decision place eye add originality character game producer originally feared risk conjunction gender approved design zero finalized decided female characters told think designing elements design incorporated design rest main characters inspired modern clothing styles fashion contrast medieval inspiration previous games fictional biography zero prequel rain end flower begin revealed zero abused mother sold prostitution eventually escaping grew live killing stealing killing eventually unconscious instinct eventually weakened deadly disease caught imprisoned dying illness dying revived turned magical flower intent destroying mankind learning flower plans zero tried kill flower kept alive spawned clones safety measure clones zero sisters modeled rebels zero imprisoned sisters eventually took control land native eventually zero decides kill sisters rid world flower prequel manga drag told point view revealed directly responsible creation disciples attempt destroy events zero forged partnership dragon michael dragons beings destroy michael help zero kill sisters kill finish flower attempt ends disaster zero losing arm michael wounded forced child dragon second attempt attack individually killing zero takes disciple servant created powers help battle act personal facing zero disciples original bird forms releasing battle killed zero killed male clone created fail safe event zero victory central timeline branches appear caused zero sisters disciples progression branches zero monitored accord race called charged monitoring recording history second branch going kill sister zero witnesses flower driving sisters insane dying forest murdered ensuing battle disciples killed poisoned zero uses flower form pact branch form incapable properly defending zero zero disciples killed self killed dragon zero battle killed mentally event zero sets find dragon hinted fails fourth branch zero manages kill sisters absorb powers managing help accord absorbing powers transported world destroys monster zero transforms flower magic sealed away accord speculates zero survived form novel drag story novel detailing events leading combination events branches occurs final confrontation poisoned zero forms pact save killing clone kills zero reception zero received mixed positive reaction western video game critics gamesradar praised performance role relationship helped gamespot found zero entertaining despite negative portrayal enjoying points breaks fourth wall critique game puzzles finding related zero game progressed typically feel characters eurogamer chris found zero presence turned game jet black comedy comparing favorably jordan characters magnetic chris_carter commended zero saying drawn world cast characters wanted zero journey start finish view shared gaming bolt called story characters world particular zero reasons playing game addition felt players find relating story progressed jim sterling wrote zero portrayal especially sexual empowerment fact dominance male characters refreshing capsule computers travis commented zero largely villain series felt need journey end ron techno buffalo commenting quality design characters claimed zero best looking bunch kicks sword pulled hardcore gamer complimented character calling actions attitudes language nicely self contained example plays mike agreed stating character designs fantastic loved zero look particular white dress serves contrast violent behavior gets blood tear enemies apart weapons rpgfan referred zero foul butcher generally positive story interactions disciples calling strange hilarious andrew analysis game rpgfan referred violence noting game gradually justified actions noted alongside real need disciple final note said felt comfortable zero game fourth branch motives revealed anime news network described conscious standard action game protagonists referring foul abusive impossible like contrast wallace game informer enthusiastic saying zero good liners better efforts buried lot bad party michael found zero angry vulgar woman aggressive easily irritated lack explanation zero actions negatively affected plot ign sullivan fairly negative saying zero character interactions motivation badly let poor writing bailey generally zero general attitude portrayal saying characterized large apparent love killing aggressive companion dragon roger metro agreed finding zero thoroughly unpleasant main character highly critical zero calling ruthless stabbing cold hearted bitch said villain game character positively received series fans japan popularity contest characters zero came fourth popular character game dragon taking place playstation awards zero placed fourth best character universe zero dragon appeared second sequel arcade game lord game quotes


adrian better known character series video games appearance series game iii curse best known role critically acclaimed symphony night released design symphony night created marking contribution franchise series son antagonist series human mother lisa half human half vampire mother death hate humanity caused arms father curse legends fights father alongside vampire hunters clan featured protagonist symphony night additionally present aria sorrow follow sequel dawn sorrow protagonist games japanese government agent lords shadow reboot series starting character introduction lords shadow mirror fate changes backstory revealing mortal transformed vampire death hands biological father video game publications provided praise criticism character aria sorrow dawn sorrow present reviewers noted fell stereotypical character mold greater concentration supporting characters welcomed change previous games conception design debuted iii curse nintendo_entertainment_system designed intended mirror image father evidenced father spelled backwards original artwork game lost great earthquake subsequent appearances largely designed managed character designs symphony night aria sorrow work symphony night breakthrough gaming industry dark gothic style heavily style art aria sorrow designs followed different route theme producer attempting pursue aria sorrow placing futuristic setting following theme appearance contemporary featuring modern attire versus medieval appearance previous characters present design team dawn sorrow rest cast drawn anime style producer dawn sorrow wished utilize anime style marketing technique belief nintendo targeted younger audience previous games anime style serve test future games incorporate style voice actors symphony night second game use voice actors characters engine super rom released japan time japanese voice actor english voice actor robert belgrade chronicles judgment harmony despair english voiced noted fan complaints poor voice acting majority original cast symphony night new script game better translating original japanese text set new voice actors appearances iii curse nes initially boss encountered course game primary protagonist player defeats utilized playable character game significant departure games nes fourth installment super nes featured simon primary playable character abilities attack ability transform bat unique elements introduced series following defeat game conclusion voluntarily goes protracted sleep ease feelings prevent powers world following appearance series symphony night playstation sega saturn featured game protagonist primary playable character described man great strength beauty current member clan heads father castle find ensure return world encounters controlled dark priest shaft believing lord castle manages free spell controlling response shaft creates inverted version castle travel defeats shaft ultimately symphony night expands background revealing human mother lisa hunted executed humans believed witch despite lisa respect humans hate father placement protagonist unusual series point previous games featured members clan protagonists symphony night later released xbox live arcade xbox playstation network playstation chronicles compilation contained symphony night alongside aside changing script voice actor role symphony night portion chronicles remains legends game boy appearance series similar initial appearance curse boss challenging skills game protagonist defeats accepts strength decides powers sleeping believing defeat later removed legends official canon series meaning plot game occurred series continuity aria sorrow game boy advance present disguise enigmatic japanese government agent order prevent powers father finally killed ending wrong hands meets game protagonist explains power dominance ability absorb souls monsters defeats use abilities instructs seek castle throne room realizes subsequently advises destroy flow chaos castle free fate succeeds role sequel aria sorrow dawn sorrow nintendo works stop cult headed create new dark lord killing initially requests involved gives letter encounters later game dark lord candidates defeated stops attempt force new dark lord inadvertently allows revive confronts stopped uses sacrifice seal powers following battle menace giant demon explains destined dark lord need game mode playable found castle playable characters judgment nintendo wii fighting game based series lords shadow appears lords shadow mirror fate chapter lords shadow reboot series revealed version originally son marie conceived turned vampire dark lord grew knowing true origin brotherhood light reveals parents believing father murdered mother cold blood decides pursue hopes destroying bringing peace land castle successfully fights way throne room confronts letting son telling puts effort end defeated stabbed heart combat cross dying mirror fate finally realizes truth happened feels sorry calling father confused mirror learns horrified killing son unknown entire time desperately tries bring life giving blood vain loss places coffin learned son real years later awakens pale white skin white hair glowing orange eyes meets son simon tries finish started angry father turned vampire asks join world destroying brotherhood refuses proceeds attack simon wishing end hatred past life simon manage defeat ways castle appears sequel lords shadow supporting character game takes place centuries later personality standing father drastically changed believes makes goal free world evil corrupted father centuries spanning plan father deep sleep piercing heart sword order lord dead believe dead come open remove sword destroy good agrees son plan awakens centuries later modern times game appears younger guides castle help recover old powers missing memories order draw suspicion plan lieutenant eventually reveals true identity father remembers pact destroy appear good terms end protagonist revelations taking place shortly prior events game reception received praise criticism video game publications primarily concentrating role symphony night gamespot featured article time greatest game hero review symphony night rpgfan celebrated fact member clan protagonists games fact son added element depth plot varied reactions receive inhabitants castle disagreed assessment noting plot role isn deep secondary concentration gameplay gamespot called running animation easily impressive visuals entire library james paul noted vampire hunter distinctive skills associated profession gamesradar ranked best hero video games empire included list greatest video game characters ranking 34th appearance aria sorrow dawn sorrow noted reviewers celebrated greater concentration supporting characters including welcome change previous games rpgfan derided cool personality stereotypical praised game character development setting apart previous supporting characters series switch anime style character designs dawn sorrow notably criticized reviewers preferred designs gamespy shallow anime images ign called images level generic saturday morning anime quality


resident evil code series boss characters resident evil horror video game series introduced original resident evil engineered created sinister umbrella corporation creatures appearances boss characters resident evil games desire create lies core series storyline appear media merchandise resident evil franchise unrelated games debut series popular characters franchise gaming general particularly notable nemesis title character video game resident evil nemesis character design artists went trial error process designing creatures example popularly known originally envisioned armed firearms sketches seen wearing armored outfits instead types coats including overall physical build varied greatly slim extremely muscular appearances video games game series features types result different experiments following discovery virus umbrella corporation founders eager create organic weapon bow powerful capable following orders prior events resident evil zero umbrella virus create virus virus believe manufacture powerful organisms problem virus compatibility humans set project humans rare genetic makeup capable potent life forms umbrella eventually overcame setback clones executives happens genetically compatible events resident evil zero resident evil chronicle umbrella corporation development prototypes early defeated encounters umbrella manages use battle data defeats produce efficient later installments resident evil numerous created game series storyline mass produced resident evil code resident evil survivor resident evil outbreak defining characteristics revamped version existed resident evil game development finished product consistently depicted brutally violent creatures intelligence varied resident evil zero resident evil depicted resident evil titular nemesis type resident evil nemesis shown possess limited intelligence ability carry specific instructions nemesis series code named appear resident evil umbrella chronicles prone damaged code retains intelligence exposed virus gains psychic abilities including similarly virus resident evil dead aim gains electric abilities weapons varied resident evil series rely sheer physical force subdue opponents nemesis retaining intelligence nemesis parasite able use shoulder fired hand held rocket resident evil operation city armored lethal organic system umbrella chronicles equipped shoulder mounted multiple rocket outside resident evil franchise card version card fighters clash marvel new age heroes valentine special calls forth prototype appears background laboratory stage marvel fate worlds considered addition playable character rejected concerns game rating nemesis type later added playable character ultimate marvel media fossil appears novel resident evil underworld resident evil live action film resident evil extinction novelization umbrella researcher sam tries subdue enhanced zombie anti virus shot executive alexander immediately compared games retains mental personality new version resembling power appears film resident evil merchandise action figures released manufacturers including toy dick toys toys scale figure umbrella chronicles released entertainment released organic infected cards featured resident evil deck building game resident evil theme restaurant cafe tokyo furnished scale prop special effects studio creating costumes company heroes exposition central restaurant reception ign featured lists best resident evil bosses series best villains readers choice year included characters creatures staff ign like return resident evil commenting franchise zombie recurring favorite ign added resident evil supposed terrifying experience terror stems pitting players foes completely ign included type dream roster marvel playstation official magazine ranked seventh resident evil monster addition nemesis placing fifth year ign ranked best boss series adding years later resident evil games continue use formula finish blueprint bosses gamespot ranked tenth best villain video gaming complex ranked original 13th greatest soldier video games encounter 25th best boss battle time second fight code 46th hardest boss battle video game history publications singled model special acclaim included scene suddenly brick wall resident evil list playstation moments featured nemesis list seven bosses years resident evil year empire ranked 39th greatest video game character overall adding nemesis captured silent


knight knight japanese hepburn fictional character nintendo video game series created developed laboratory appeared video game adventure character remaining game character appears comic books anime series super smash series knight mysterious honorable knight attitude played friend foe role series led video game critics debate nature received mainly positive critical reception introduction development series character main enemies praised described cool character reviewers characteristics knight enigmatic honorable follows code exemplified gives sword fight keeping penchant offering sword duel knight sacred golden sword called seen wearing silver mask beneath looks identical dark blue body black debut white eyes appear yellow mask mask planet sports navy blue mantle red debut called dimensional cape change pair wings allows wings appear directly attached body return dream land planet like knight knight design armored debut sported pair like gloves squad super smash brawl usually described rival occasional mentor anti hero despite occasionally portrayed villain intentions fight alongside assist necessary survival sake world attitude led debate appearances video game series knight appeared nes game adventure boss orange ocean level fights stop taking piece star rod nightmare hands main antagonist revenge knight mode super star tries dream land end inhabitants lazy lifestyle knight playable character special mode nightmare dream land amazing mirror dark knight evil mirror world counterpart knight splits differently colored copies shattering mirror trapping knight mirror world defeats dark knight knight helps defeat dark mind true main antagonist squad appears boss tries chest containing dark hands super star ultra appears playable character ultra mode knight appears return dream land playable protagonists alongside king playable character multi player mode making cameos triple deluxe knight active return series planet addition game story mode playable character returns mode knight appears spin games series makes brief appearances land revealed time penultimate challenger character air ride canvas curse knight boss epic appears boss sub games mass attack absent rainbow curse story mode knight appears game compatible knight use temporary increase attack power appearances knight appearances outside video game series including manga written published comic appears ongoing manga written published famitsu wii originally called famitsu cube advance manga published comic main character featured manga pack anime right main character series surviving member galaxy soldier army star warriors acts mentor appears super smash series games melee trophy super smash brawl playable character knight removed professional gaming competitions united_states canada considered powerful august nintendo confirmed knight returning playable character super smash nintendo 3ds wii game director assured changes add knight reception ign described knight enigmatic characters series naming favorite sword wielding characters video games adding mere villain series cool appearance set apart rest gamesradar ranked knight twelfth list misunderstood villains saying standard good guy knight invariably bad guy said knight versus battles like batman picked fight shut supposed root shut listed gaming list saying thanks brooding attitude lavish taste imposing knight created beautiful illusion incredibly threatening despite spherical bundle delight 18th best nintendo character time according placed list nintendo characters deserve game complex stated developed villain adventure rival stating popularity surpassed king ranking knight eighth list video game characters deserve similarly placed sixth list video game characters deserve spin game inclusion super smash brawl praised listed characters ranked second peer ranked fourth richard george ranked ign highlighting speed saying best single player site said knight true powerhouse cast networks called knight dangerous sword wielding helmet wearing balloon likely meet ranked 6th greatest character beat games saying brilliant character skills wise totally unfair grand scheme things balance brawl characters impaired knight standing tall rest


devil cry fictional character primary protagonist devil cry series created published games mercenary private investigator demon hunting dedicated supernatural foes mission follows pursuit killed mother corrupted brother son demon great power result heritage possesses numerous powers human uses combination variety weapons accomplish goals character appears devil cry novels manga volumes featured anime series reboot series theory features alternate universe young adult fighting demons appeared guest character multiple crossover games named italian poet character designed fit devil cry game designer vision cool stylish man personality based title character manga series cobra series portrayal modified appeal criticism aimed role sequel devil cry featuring younger devil cry offered older characterization handled character games theory charge persona reboot popular characters gaming having recognized role devil cry series characteristics attracted gamers redesign characterization reboot subject controversy gamers characteristics mercenary private investigator specializing paranormal cases preferring demon muscular white silver hair blue eyes usually seen wearing red trench coats arsenal usually consists firearms melee weapons including ivory twin need variety swords rebellion force edge devil arms created father guns tony art written tony alias possesses strength agility stamina coordination resistance injury approaches result half demon heritage gives ability enter heightened state called devil trigger state possesses greater strength speed health steady pace abilities equipped melee weapon including flight twin sons demon knight sided humanity drove invasion human world demons roughly years prior events series death identical twin brother raised human mother children family attacked demons resulting death event led commitment hunting demons pursuit killed mother confident encounters opponents frequently enemies battling exception devil cry says phrase cry game implying matter demon prove ability cry makes human precious appearances devil cry video games original devil cry hired mysterious woman looks similar deceased mother stop return devil king actually setting events agents kill makes way course game reunited brother control attempts kill eventually save pair work lock demon world partners demon business renamed devil cry sequel devil cry shown habit coin decisions revealed end game sides coin heads set time game devil cry focuses aiding character defeating international businessman uses demonic power seeks conquer world end game demon world stop demon lord escaping gate closes trapped way human world heads deeper demon world motorcycle game devil cry awakening serves prequel game features younger story drawn brother attempting reopen portal demon world order obtain power remains contained sword force edge way encounters lady pursuit father working plans end claims ownership force edge chooses remain demon world inspired lady courage commitment family continues business greater sense purpose friends decides shop devil cry lady said comfort released devil cry game series feature primary character seen antagonist game lead character presumably kills leader order sword charge hunting demons story befriends decides face order kidnapped player controls continues fight order saved defeated sword wielding reboot reboot devil cry franchise devil cry features alternative universe different appearance featured young adult early twenties attacked seemingly town known city populated demons reboot meets brother leader order rogue group trying free world demons city controlled demon king killed mother angel later imprisoned father demon lieutenant attempt kill children half angel half demon offspring held power kill joins group oppose eventually taking freeing humanity demons intentions place cause fight brothers wins escapes downloadable content sequel downfall replica appears oppose quest power killed combat appearances playable appearances games outside devil cry series games joe series created playable playstation version joe version joe red hot rumble games frequently dialogue revealed embodiment named sword devil cry appears enemy optional ally director cut release inclusion suggested staff fit game plot convinced include character card card fighters makes second fighting game appearance playable character marvel fate worlds set appear iii final game appears playable character tactical role playing game project zone partner return sequel project zone partner platinum games stated approached having sega character included game refused wanted devil cry meet terms stated come regret decision realizing fans loved interacting project zone inclusion playable character playstation stars battle appearance devil cry inclusion persona classic generated criticism fans entertainment responded expecting enjoy character gameplay mechanics appears pieces media based video games include light novels written featuring original stories young alias tony chased assassins devil cry prequel searching demonic statue known devil cry novel writer role game reveals interest finding similar brother devil cry manga follows game events comic game published productions anime titled devil cry animated series follows daily life cases involving demons reboot version appears prequel comic chronicles receives sword rebellion fight demons devil cry stage portrayed popularity devil cry series lead line action figures produced japanese company produced similar line devil cry devil cry action figure conception design debuted devil cry game originally intended resident evil franchise series creator wrote story took poem divine comedy said title character manga series cobra served basis personality based idea perceived stylish wearing long coat character non saw cool character wears red japan traditional color heroic figure stated character want drinking instead pull ridiculous joke people added aspect intended character feel familiar audiences main writer devil cry novels viewed depiction similar wrote prequel game devil cry attitude emphasized reflect younger arrogant character previous installments devil trigger forms designed gameplay wise easy control contrasting harder stronger devil cry producer noted prior release game wanted significantly powerful game protagonist order create evident difference strength veteran compared rookie reason portrayal based series continuity dictated display power possess events game prequel devil cry game designed enjoyed character original appearance point calling ultimate hollywood action superstar discussed staff older mature experienced look design included multiple details reflected cool personality care devil cry devil cry voiced motion capture certain scenes development devil cry found motion capture difficult multiple moves character makes discussed staff characterization different original wanted different spin eventually decided rendition confused staff suggestions retrospective finds difficult frustrating rewarding character played stated grew attached told devil cry similar devil cry persona albeit mature despite staff concerns difficulties portrayal issues choosing roy anime series super dimension fortress character model noting age production game redesign devil cry reboot series completely redesigned result comments staff original design originally meant similar ones previous games told theory staff completely different order appeal younger demographic stated completely set apart previous expected generate major criticism original design japanese perspective new western perspective drafts new character designers settled look inspired christopher film dark knight coat long coming lower hair shorter black devil trigger form makes look close classic art designer drew character child explain reboot origin story white hair director denied rumors design modelled game young consumed hatred inexperienced resulting fighting style similar street skilled result reboot theme rebellion actions based stated cool making feel cool playing felt attire previous games found comical added felt classic appealing anymore comparing new title character style wanted reboot responded criticism stating change supposed fit game setting additionally stated liked response criticism reception confident fearless attitude gained widespread popularity introduced game informer described bad ass characters citing contrast character previously seen resident evil series design personality received praise numerous reviews ign referred dark kind guy teenager love gamespy described appearance awe inspiring look feeling attire reminiscent vincent price empire ranked list greatest video game characters 38th adding surely ones history video gaming gamesradar named article sexiest new characters decade stating compared female characters devil cry hottest muscular build hair fighting abilities attitude ranked list video game characters named favorite characters ranking seventh stating aspects character force gamesradar listed best new characters decade calling unforgettable stating set template action heroes came 23rd famitsu poll featuring popular video game characters japan voted game informer 13th best character 2000s gamesradar stated despite multiple guy hell time playing included list memorable video game love teams comments focused join forces defeat enemies included sexiest video game characters additionally compared title character especially devil cry persona based personalities actions appealing performance devil cry devil cry received praise gamesradar character best voice actor noting actors fit character hand characterization resulted criticism devil cry attitude largely absent main criticisms game fan reactions new design devil cry negative found based modern rebellious youth said missed original hoped people try dave riley anime news network compared reboot young devil cry criticized pretty generic adolescent power fantasy use swearing confronting enemies voice actor expressed disappointment characterization reboot despite anticipation hand websites writers criticized fanbase negative reactions stating solely influenced character look personality close classic