The most stunning and famous female characters often lead tragic lives full of challenges. However, with the top-tier skills of players, these ladies might just change their fates and fulfill their desires. So why wait? Let’s take a look at these 10 very special female characters together.
ELLIE (THE LAST OF US)
As the main character in a game with a crucial role, Ellie carries the cure for humanity against the rampaging zombie outbreak. However, a cruel fate has made her cautious, unsure of whom to trust until she meets Joel, the game’s protagonist. The game storyline provides limited information about Ellie’s family, only mentioning that before her death, Ellie’s mother asked Marlene to take care of her, who later becomes the leader of the Fireflies, an organization against the government.
When Ellie meets Joel, they both go through difficult journeys to bring Ellie to the place where Marlene is waiting. During this time, there were moments when Joel felt he could not care for Ellie and intended to leave, but Ellie mentioned that since she grew up, everyone she trusted had left her, marking the moment when the father-daughter bond between them began to form and grow stronger. This is later explained in the DLC Left Behind when Riley, her best friend, also leaves during chaos. One of the strongest characters with one of the best storylines I have ever played, guaranteed to make players remember her forever.
ASHE (FINAL FANTASY XII)
Born as the princess of Dalmasca, Ashe’s fate is as harsh as many princesses who must sacrifice their freedom to bring peace to their kingdom. Ashe’s tragic life begins as she is the last child and heir of the Dalmasca royal family. All her brothers have died from disease or fallen in battle, leaving Ashe with the heavy responsibility of protecting the kingdom and building relationships with other kingdoms, one of which is through marriage.
A princess who has lost everything now must undertake an arranged marriage for her country, which is probably the last thing you would want, but no worries, the groom is a childhood friend, and Ashe’s mission becomes even more exciting. If you want to know more about Ashe’s life, give Final Fantasy XII a try, it will definitely be interesting.
AERITH (FINAL FANTASY VII)
As one of the legendary characters in the Final Fantasy series, Aerith is known for her charming and beautiful appearance, but behind that is a difficult past she had to overcome. As the last remaining Centra, Aerith struggled to survive after her parents were massacred during a Shin-ra purge.
Losing both her father and mother, Aerith was fortunate enough to be adopted by Elmira until she met Cloud Strife. After that, players will find out why Aerith is so beloved. She is one of the legendary versions of Final Fantasy and part of the childhood of many who have forgotten to eat and sleep for this game. The upcoming remake will be a great opportunity for players to experience this character.
SYLVANAS (WORLD OF WARCRAFT)
Originally the commander of the Ranger army of Silvermoon, Sylvanas has a fate quite similar to Arthas. The one who led her to this fate was Arthas. In the Third War battle, Sylvanas sacrificed herself, but instead of granting her a quick death, Arthas extracted her soul and turned Sylvanas into a banshee.
From good to evil, Sylvanas now has to serve the Lich King and command a part of the powerful undead army. Later, when the Lich King weakened, Sylvanas gathered the rebellious undead armies to take revenge for her death, and this story became legendary. Sylvanas’s death would have brought her glory, as she valiantly defended Quel’thalas in that battle, but dying in vain, only to be resurrected to serve the enemy, truly no misfortune is as unfortunate as this.
SARAH KERRIGAN (STARCRAFT)
Again, a story of being forced to serve the enemy, this time we are talking about the legendary game Starcraft with the character Sarah Kerrigan. Originally the deputy commander of the Sons of Korhal army, after the betrayal of Arcturus Mengsk, Kerrigan was captured and assimilated by the Zerg, transforming her into one of them and later becoming the Zerg Queen. In short, a higher rank but working for the enemy, you could say Sarah also belongs to the category of losing a bright future due to her teammates. Despite being a queen, Sarah is no longer herself as she has been infected by the Zerg.
EMILY KALDWIN (DISHONORED 2)
Emily Drexel Lela Kaldwin I, is the rightful heir to the throne of the Isles and the only child of Jessamine Kaldwin, who rules the Isles. Everything was going according to plan until suddenly, on her 18th birthday, Emily was kidnapped. Not only that, Jessamine was also murdered in a conspiracy to seize the throne. A tragedy occurred too quickly for someone so young. However, Emily refuses to accept her fate and rises up to reclaim her position, and the outcome will be left for you to discover when you experience Dishonored 2.
SENUA (HELLBLADE: SENUA’S SACRIFICE)
The story of Hellblade brings a metaphor, a message for those who suffer from mental illness, encouraging them to try, believe in themselves, and find a support point whenever they feel unbalanced. Senua, the main character of the game, is a Pict warrior on a journey to Helheim to retrieve the soul of her deceased lover. Along the way, she encounters countless evil entities that she has created herself. Senua is presumed to suffer from delusions, where she paints a dark and dangerous world. Will she find a way out of her torment, and where will her journey lead? Let’s experience one of the most heavily invested indie games ever made.
LARA CROFT (TOMB RAIDER)
The story of Lara Croft is probably known by everyone, isn’t it? It’s a famous game with an engaging storyline, and Lara’s past has captivated many players. Since childhood, Lara has shown qualities of a talented explorer, sharing a passion for ancient artifacts with her father. Her father, Richard, was a successful archaeologist with great discoveries. However, he spent so much time on work that he forgot he was missing out on his daughter Lara’s childhood.
However, Lara does not blame her father; she loves and supports everything he does until Richard makes a dark discovery that gets him into trouble and ultimately leads to his death. Lara later finds mysterious documents and continues her father’s work, leading to the legendary game we have experienced for a long time. Despite her sad past and her father’s death, Lara remains optimistic and has a personality just like her father’s—strong, decisive, and full of passion.
THE BOSS (METAL GEAR SOLID 3)
Born into a military family, with a father high up in the Wisemen’s Committee, he later died at the hands of a secret organization. Growing up, she overcame many battles and became a legendary American soldier. In the third part of the game, she moves to the Soviet Union to work with the evil Colonel Volgin alongside the Cobra unit. Forced to play the role of a traitor to gain Volgin’s trust to exchange nuclear ammunition for the Philosophers’ Legacy. However, her own student, Naked Snake, is assigned to recover the Legacy.
Thus, The Boss must perform one act after another to maintain her identity and ultimately allows Naked Snake to take her life to prove that America is entirely innocent regarding the nuclear strike on Volgin’s Soviet research base. In general, sacrificing for the country, but in this case, sacrificing at the hands of her own student—a truly thrilling storyline that keeps players guessing from one twist to another.
MAIDEN ASTRAEA (DEMON’S SOULS)
One of the final bosses players will face in Demon’s Souls, yet this is one of the bosses players will feel the most guilty about when taking them down. Maiden Astraea was the Sixth Saint of the Church, with a pure soul. She dedicated her life to helping those suffering from illness in the Valley of Defilement. Astraea felt that despite worshiping the gods, living beings still suffered.
Therefore, she offered her soul to the demon, spending her life alleviating the pain of creatures in the Valley of Defilement. Although still carrying holiness, as players will take on the role of Demon Slayer, you will have to eliminate Maiden Astraea. Even during the battle, Astraea does not attack; her guardian will do that for her, and judging by his appearance, he doesn’t look like he wants to fight either. In general, they just want peace, to help the weak, but what can we do? We have to fight to pass the level.
These are the most tragic female characters in the gaming world, with challenging lives and losses that words cannot describe. Yet in the end, they rise up and write their own stories. If you want to know where these stories will lead, download these amazing games to experience them!
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