Underrated Game Characters With Unforgettable Personalities

Among the vast roster of characters popularly found in video games, some have an aura about them that other characters can only dream of having. They are the characters who force viewers to take notice and demand respect from the minute they hit the screen. While most of these iconic figures, including Doomguy and Kratos, are usually just that, an imposing persona, there is a whole range of others, albeit often undervalued, characters no less fierce in embodying this trait.

Let’s count these baddies down ahead. 

Bigby Wolf In The Wolf Among Us

Bigby Wolf, the reformed Big Bad Wolf now turned sheriff of Fabletown, with his menacing vibe coupled with redemption. He is now a dreaded fairy tale villain, transformed into a sheriff. Bigby has to constantly deal with his violent past while protecting the ones under his care. The very nature of Bigby is tense, being an incarnation of powerful rawness and brooding duty.

Dark Souls’ Ashen One 

The Ashen One is a lonely figure, overwhelmed by his loneliness in the Dark Souls series. Assigned to relight the First Flame, he’s the character representing a fight against insurmountable odds. The weight of this silent journey, through an eroding world, battling grotesque creatures, and ancient beings, adds a profound gravity to their presence. Aura, The aura of The Ashen One would be best identified or described as “bleak perseverance,” defining playing Dark Souls.

Ezio Auditore From Assassin’s Creed

Ezio Auditore da Firenze is the charismatic protagonist found in several Assassin’s Creed titles, whose aura combines charm with lethal efficiency. As a master assassin, every movement of Ezio is calculated, so only his presence can change the situation. Thus, he has been much more inspiring and threatening; his aura is charismatic as he progresses from being a youth without a care in the world to becoming the wise and competent leader of the Assassin Brotherhood.

Kazuya Mishima From Tekken 8   

Kazuya Mishima’s aura drips with darkness and aggression, harboring deep-seated vendettas and demonic powers in the Tekken universe. His ambition is very ruthless, and he is in constant battle with his inner demon, which makes him a fearsome competitor. Anytime Kazuya comes on screen, it is marked by his intense stare and unyielding resolve, making it clear that he means business.

Scorpion From Mortal Kombat 

Scorpion, the hellfire-wielding ninja from Mortal Kombat, is synonymous with vengeance and raw power. Whether it’s his iconic catchphrase, “Get over here!” matched with his brutal fighting style, Scorpion is in every match and creates moments of fear for the opponent. Scorpion has an aura of pure aggression and supernatural menace associated with his very origin.

Asura From Asura’s Wrath 

Asura, a demigod protagonist of Asura’s Wrath, embodies rage and resilience. Betrayed by his kind and stripped of his powers, Asura embarks on a quest for vengeance as he tries to save his daughter. The reader can almost feel that nothing in this world can stop this god, and each of his fights is an epic of a certain magnitude, creating a spectacle of retribution from higher powers.

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Pagan Min From Far Cry 4 

Pagan Min Is an eerie, sophisticated menace: the flamboyant dictator of Far Cry 4. His charm and grace add up to contrast his very tyranny, forming a character that is as much endearing as it is fearsome. There’s nothing to do but let Pagan Min have the level to himself and wait for his wholly unpredictable presence that, through cruel efficiency, continuously keeps Kyrat at bay.

Ghost From Call of Duty

Ghost, the enigmatic and compelling operator from Call of Duty, makes you instantly realize he is the pinnacle of a quiet guardian and deadly soldier. He is donned with that famous skull mask and the ability to move undetected in shadows, thus securing both respect and fear. He remains calm and collected with that resolute determination to continue with whatever mission he is faced with.