video shrine.. ^^, favorite video game characters.. Options

[DivA]

video games are known to bring joy & fond memories, from the vast mmorpg to the classic fighter to the 2d/3d platform & so on; but over time ~ many character designs come & go, but only a handful are treasured as inspirational (in persona, style & look..). a samurai perhaps, or a mech, perhaps an unknown or even a magic-user of legend?

so here's my thought of the moment ~ which video game character(s) have you admired over the years & which game(s) do they originate from?

[DivA]

ok, favorite video game characters over the years..
*reflects*

~male archetypes..

Alucard - Symphony of the Night
~for his age & status as the prince of vampires, Alucard’s persona inspires me - his regal silence speaks powerfully in different guise ~ action through mystic power; i’ll not forget him anytime soon..

Kain, Raziel & Mobius ~ Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver
~the archaic presence played by these three individuals is primary reason why i played the series to the final ending...Kain especially, he took nothing from no one & when betrayed ~ Kain delivered final retribution in proper fashion.. Oo where Kain reveled in the fury of battle, Raziel balanced with keen insight & perception - all the while trying to solve his own history while enduring formidable tests of madness from all sides...& Mobius, though he played a primary nemesis - i value his love of knowledge for the secrets of time ~ hence, the Time Streamer..

Elta ~ Magician Lord
~Elta is the definition of Magician Lord, the perfect template of what i would imagine true magicians to act & be; his skill & fortitude are commendable & i’m honored to have had the chance to live his tale of high adventure..

Balmung of the Azure Sky ~ .hack//
~i’ll admit *^^* that i have a weakness for the handsome, strong silent type & Balmung would make me melt in his presence just a little bit; definitely worthy ~ rar.. ;) but seriously, Balmung holds an air of honor & mystery, but beneath his veil of strength is a poetic heart & calculated mind - i admire that..

~female archetypes..

heavy-blade BlackRose ~ .hack//
~most often, i tend to admire the women of video games that are unorthodox, adventurous & kind in spirit; this one is no exception...BlackRose is from the series - .hack// & her character type is categorized as, heavy-blade ~ very similar to what to HUnewearls are all about...in essence, BlackRose is lots of fun to play, but now that i ponder this further - they all do from this series.. ;)

the HUnewearl ~ PsO
~the character type of this particular game is what we make of the experience; of all classes that i played during my time on PsO, HUnewearl is the most fun, to me anyways.. ;p

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more now than before, it’s nice to see more female roles being taken beyond the cliche’ fascade of the princess-like "damsel in distress" scenario awaiting the "knight in shining armor to come save the day" scenario...i’m more the advocate for a nicely balanced harmony between the sexes..