Gaming is a world of endless possibilities, allowing developers to twist stories and characters as they wish. Because of this, you will often encounter heroes, villains, or simply characters with extraordinary powers that can change the course of the narrative. In this realm, children are often associated with innocent and pure imagery, but sometimes, they can be a formidable force in games. There are quite a few such children in games, but here are the top 8 most powerful kids that have shaken the gaming community.
Ness – Earthbound
There are many things you can discuss about the game Earthbound, especially regarding its unique and impressive cast of characters. Although Earthbound possesses all the common elements of the JRPG genre, this game is anything but straightforward; it requires players to think differently to keep up with the storyline.
Earthbound tells the story of an alien traveling back in time to inform humanity that the world we live in has been invaded by an evil alien overlord. The message is received by a young boy named Ness, who is also the main character.
After being thrust into a task seemingly beyond the reach of a child, Ness discovers that he possesses powerful PSI abilities. This power allows him to enhance the strength of his teammates and weaken his enemies. Upon realizing his potential, Ness travels throughout the world and even through time to save everyone.
Young Psycho Mantis – Metal Gear Solid
The first game of Metal Gear Solid is a classic that features an impressive cast of characters and stealth action mechanics. Metal Gear Solid has many memorable characters, from heroes to villains. However, Young Psycho Mantis stands out the most due to his ability to “break the fourth wall” (that is, interact with the player) through his supernatural powers.
Once you defeat Young Psycho Mantis, he completely disappears from the main series of Metal Gear Solid until he is brought back in Metal Gear Solid V. Since this game is set in the past, we get a glimpse of Psycho Mantis when he was still a child. Psycho Mantis frequently appears to torment you and demonstrates that he possessed supernatural abilities and elemental manipulation skills from a very young age.
Isaac – The Binding Of Isaac
Some games have cheerful stories, while others have dark and sad narratives. Naturally, most of us prefer to play games with happy endings rather than tragic ones. When a character is stuck in a sad story, we feel compelled to do everything we can to help them escape, or at least help them become strong enough to endure it.
And that is precisely the story that unfolds in The Binding Of Isaac, where the young boy Isaac runs into the basement to escape from his mother, who is also a murderer. While down there, Isaac finds himself surrounded by bizarre and dangerous creatures. However, Isaac is not weak; he can find treasures hidden in the basement to enhance his powers. Thanks to his courage and willingness to confront his fears, Isaac becomes an extraordinary boy in the gaming world.
Mizuti – Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
Before the gaming community embraced RPGs with card-based combat systems, we had Baten Kaitos. You control a male character with wings named Kalas. Unfortunately, Kalas finds himself embroiled in a story concerning the doom of the entire world. As you accompany Kalas on his journey to thwart the resurrection plot of a destructive god, you will encounter an interesting cast of characters to aid you in achieving your goals.
Among this cast of characters is a prominent child named Mizuti, who knows how to summon mysterious magic. This child wears a large mask that looks somewhat silly and often has confusing dialogues, but the interesting part is that Mizuti is one of the strongest characters in the team that players can possess. There’s an interesting twist that you only find out when this girl returns to her hometown and breaks her mask; Mizuti is just an ordinary child, nothing more.
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