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7 Great Video Game Heroines

Jul. 3 9:35 AM by Ladyluck

As heroines become more and more common in the video game industry. I realized just how many there are out there. Too many to name. They began back on the NES and have only grown as the consoles have evolved. So although I am not naming all of them, here is my list of 7 Great Video Game Heroines:

7. Jill Valentine - As one of the two primary heroes of the first Resident Evil game, Jill is a member of the S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. She is well trained and could pick a lock like no other. She knows how to handle her fear, and has also been in more Resident Evil games than any other character. So step back and watch her kick some enemy butt.

6. Princess Zelda - As a member of the Hyrule royal Family. Zelda is the damsel in distress that Link rescues. As the series went on, Zelda evolved and was able to show her passion, strength, and intelligence by aiding Link. It goes to show the damsel does not always remain in distress.

5. Princess Toadstool - Peach as she is known as now, is the love interest of Mario. She made her debut as a main character in Super Mario Brothers 2 on the NES, and has appeared in various titles since. So whether she is kicking butt against the Koopa clan, playing sports, or racing for a win, Peach can do it all.

4. Rikku and Yuna - Although this is technically 2 characters. I couldn't just choose one from the Final Fantasy series. Rikku is young and feisty. She has a talent for machinery and thievery. On the other hand Yuna is the selfless, pistol-toting leader, who is more serious than her cousin Rikku. She has much personal and spiritual growth throughout the games. But don't let appearances fool you. These two girls make a deadly duo.

3. Samus - You may remember the shock that many male gamers had when the helmet came off and revealed a women as the heroine of Metroid series. Samus was a breakthrough in video games for women, as she was one of the first protagonist females in video games. Set in the future, Samus wears a power suit that protects her from her environment and enemy fire. The suit also has many upgrades and different types of power-ups to showcase a wide array of destruction. So power up and watch her destroy the competition.

2. Lara Croft - Croft is the female version of Indiana Jones. She has two pistols and lots of athleticism. Lara is known both for being an archaeologist and an adventurer. She tends to ventures into ancient tombs and ruins. Croft is quick to figure out traps and puzzles while encountering a wide array of enemies. But don't forget she has appeared in more than 10 games, two films, and multiple novels and comic books. As a triple threat, Croft is a great addition to any heroine list.

1. Cortana - Although she is an A.I character, Cortana is constructed from the flash-cloned brain of Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey. Halsey is the creator of the super soldier Spartan-II project. Cortana is Master Chief's confidant and closest ally during the halo series. She is fearless and as dedicated as any Spartan soldier. So beware, although she has no true human form, she is able to hack into any alien computer system or decode any message.

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