The question of who the most iconic video game character is has finally been answered thanks to BAFTA.
To celebrate the 20th BAFTA Game Awards on April 11, over 4,000 players from around the world have united to decide who will reign supreme. There were a few surprises throughout the voting, especially when it came to rankings, but one character she didn't come as a surprise to was Lara Croft.
Created at a time when female protagonists were difficult to find, Tomb Raider gave girls and women around the world a sense of belonging that they had previously lacked. Since then, this 90's heroine has stolen our hearts with every adventure she takes us on. Even when the franchise was in a lull, she always had an undeniable force.
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“When I voiced the original Tomb Raider game, I had no idea it would become such a global phenomenon, and neither did Eidos and Core Design,” said the original Lara Croft voice actor. one sherry blonde revealed.
“They had only ever done children's games before, so of course they wanted it to be a success, but I think it far exceeded all expectations. […] Lara is very special to me. Because she is very important to gamers. I love hearing the stories of people from all over the world who played this game and helped Lara escape bullying or be stronger when she wanted to come out to her loved ones. ”
Whether you agree with the results of this poll or not, these results show how diverse and subjective this medium is. Video games influence us in many ways and leave unforgettable impressions for years. For each generation, you'll find new and familiar faces that you can relate to.
Nostalgia is clearly a factor in the BAFTA poll, but it's both refreshing and surprising to see such a newly established character. baldur's gate 3's Shadowheart and Astarion – Very high ranking.
Neil Newbon, everyone's favorite Camp Vampire actor, had this to say about the role: The reason I get to spend so much time with the characters is because I work with a great company like Larian. […]It was a dream job. ”
Rounding out the top five is Lara Croft, followed by Mario in second place, followed by Agent 47, Sonic, and Sackboy (in that order). The top 20 characters are as follows.
- lara croft
- Mario
- agent 47
- Sonic the hedgehog
- sackboy
- Pac-Man
- Link
- master chief
- Kratos
- shadow heart
- arthur morgan
- Pikachu
- Steve (Minecraft)
- solid snake
- crash bandicoot
- Cloud Strife
- Astarion
- Kazuma Kiryu (Ryu ga Gotoku)
- Ellie Williams
- nathan drake
We don't know about you, but the 20th BAFTA Game Awards ceremony is just around the corner. Don't forget you can join those attending the Queen Elizabeth Hall event on April 11th via YouTube, Twitch and Twitter.
