1. "Mario"
   "Gran Turismo"
2. "Monster Hunter"
   "God of War"

A keeper of the stars in the most literal sense, Rosalina knows her job and does it well. She's made an appearance in countless Mario games, such as main titles like "Super Mario Galaxy" and as a playable character in other titles like "Mario Kart."

1. "Rhythm Heaven"
   "Metal Gear"
2. "Kid Icarus"
   "Red Dead Redemption"

There's no better cowboy experience than that in "Red Dead Redemption." John Marston is an outlaw that was part of the Van der Linde Gang and rode closely with Arthur Morgan, important in the second installment.

1. "Final Fantasy"
   "Dragon Quest"
2. "The Elder Scrolls"
   "Pac-Man"

Almost every gamer has played "Final Fantasy" and encountered Cloud Strife at some point. A master of the Broadsword, the player often is in control of this memorable character. He's so iconic that he's also made appearances in "Super Smash Bros."

1. "Kingdom Hearts"
   "Animal Crossing"
2. "Grand Theft Auto"
   "Payday"

The sole musician and entertainer in the "Animal Crossing" universe. Almost never found without his guitar, he has many different songs of all genres, and you can often find him on Saturday night in Club LOL.

1. "The Sims"
   "Halo"
2. "Grand Theft Auto"
   "StarCraft"

"Grand Theft Auto" is one of those video games that never gets old. Countless installments make for so many characters, and Trevor has really cemented his place within the game. He killed many people who challenged him throughout the games.

1. "James Bond"
   "Madden"
2. "The Witcher"
   "Portal"

Ciri is an important person to Cintra as the princess. She is skilled in many aspects such as magic, and with a sword, she can definitely hold her own. However, she went through much tragedy with the death of her mother.

1. "Metroid"
   "Sonic the Hedgehog"
2. "Diablo"
   "BioShock"

The ruthless Ridley is a strong extraterrestrial that can turn himself into many forms. Always up against Samus, he defends his base and does his best to stop her. Samus always gets down to business to get past Ridley and save the day.

1. "Spyro"
   "Half-Life"
2. "Life Is Strange"
   "Metal Gear"

Despite never encountering Rachel in person during the game, she is quite important to the overall story. She unfortunately disappeared within the game and was found dead, showing how strange and sad life really can be sometimes.

1. "Far Cry"
   "Tomb Raider"
2. "Prince of Persia"
   "Pokemon"

Professor Oak is the Pokemon professor of the Kanto region. He's important to the story of "Pokemon Red/Green/Blue" because he provides a starter Pokemon to Red and Blue. There wouldn't be a journey to go on without this important character!

1. "Castlevania"
   "Crash Bandicoot"
2. "Mega Man"
   "Super Smash Bros."

If you ever have a vampire problem, Simon is the person to call. In the "Castlevania" franchise, there's no better vampire hunter than this character who wields a chain whip. You can even play as Simon in the Nintendo title, "Super Smash Bros."

1. "Doom"
   "Danganronpa"
2. "Tomb Raider"
   "Kirby"

This ruthless villain is a hybrid of a demon and robot and has one main objective: He’s out to get you. The only way to get out alive when this villain is around is to grab a Soul Cube and hope that it works!

1. "Uncharted"
   "The Legend of Zelda"
2. "Wolfenstein"
   "Unravel"

It's hard to find a more dedicated treasure hunter than Nathan Drake, who has a thirst for knowledge and secrets. In each installment, Nathan's life at home advances and his life overseas only gets more and more exciting.

1. "Forza"
   "Splatoon"
2. "Bomberman"
   "Mass Effect"

Appearing in "Splatoon 2," Marina and her friend Pearl were the hosts of "Inkopolis News" where they reported the current stages and events taking place. Did you know that Marina is a huge fan of comic books?

1. "Kid Icarus"
   "Scribblenauts"
2. "Assassin's Creed"
   "Yoshi"

Ezio lived at the time of the Renaissance, where even Leonardo da Vinci made an appearance alongside him in the "Assassin's Creed" games. Appearing in many games involving Italy at this time, he is an important and main character of many games in the series.

1. "Fire Emblem"
   "BioShock"
2. "Gears of War"
   "Animal Crossing"

This young prince is important to the Fire Emblem franchise as he has a strong will which allows him to successfully command his people. He’s not only a great fighter in his own game but also holds his own in “Super Smash Bros.” titles.

1. "Yo-Kai Watch"
   "Call of Duty"
2. "Assassin's Creed"
   "Diablo"

The character that you play as in the games, Nate is found in almost every single title within the Yo-Kai franchise. Nate is someone who so many characters love being friends with because of his infectious personality. How else would he have become such great friends with the Yo-Kai?!

1. "Mass Effect"
   "Half-Life"
2. "Chrono Trigger"
   "Fallout"

Appearing in many of the "Mass Effect" games, Garrus was known for his heavy military background. Did you know that it was thanks to the fans that Garrus became an option for romance within the game?

1. "Tom Clancy"
   "Pikmin"
2. "SSX"
   "Yoshi"

The Tom Clancy games have brought forth many memorable characters, and Jack Ryan is just one of them. This marine has done more than just serve his country in this way but also worked on behalf of them as the President of the United States!

1. "Splatoon"
   "Uncharted"
2. "Soulcalibur"
   "Left 4 Dead"

Taki is found in almost every single “Soulcalibur” game, making her a main character of the franchise. Did you know that she was the tallest character in the games for a long time? The character that stole her spot was Ivy Valentine!

1. "Payday"
   "Forza"
2. "Watch Dogs"
   "Metroid"

While JB is his real name, he is more commonly known as Default. Not only is he a talented DJ, but he’s even more talented when it comes to hacking. Loving his anonymity, it's rare to catch him without his signature mask on.

1. "Yo-Kai Watch"
   "Mortal Kombat"
2. "F-Zero"
   "Sonic the Hedgehog"

Knuckles has a tough job to do within the Sonic universe, as he is the keeper of the Master Emerald. Despite living on the island with no hope of ever being able to leave, he does leave for short periods of time when he's needed most.

1. "Persona"
   "Star Fox"
2. "Tom Clancy's"
   "Undertale"

There aren’t many characters as wacky as Papyrus is. The skeleton is the brother of the famous Sans who is one character you don’t want to upset. Remember, in this game every choice is yours and every choice matters!

1. "StarCraft"
   "Mario"
2. "Pac-Man"
   "Spyro"

Cynder started out her life influenced by evil, but she overcame it by a desire that she had to be good. She's one dragon that you don't want to mess with, as she has some extreme power that can really do some damage.

1. "Need for Speed"
   "Animal Crossing"
2. "Minecraft"
   "Worms"

"Minecraft" is one of the most iconic video games ever made with a character that has had an extreme impact on pop culture. Steve is a playable character within the game, but he's not the only one. You could choose Alex also.

1. "Mega Man"
   "Bayonetta"
2. "Katamari"
   "Halo"

You could say that this character is a professional when it comes to throwing swords. In fact, Blade Man can also talk the talk, knowing all there is to know about weapons. Most often, Blade Man is the enemy of the player.

1. "Danganronpa"
   "Mortal Kombat"
2. "Resident Evil"
   "Katamari"

Though "Mortal Kombat" is known for its combat, the fighters behind it all have stories of their own. A guardian, Raiden got his start in the tournaments through an invitation by Shang Tsung. He is well trained in the style of jiu-jitsu.

1. "Kirby"
   "Crash Bandicoot"
2. "Metal Gear"
   "Mass Effect"

Throughout the years, King Dedede has had many different motives throughout the many games that he has appeared in. Almost all of them have ended with a confrontation with Kirby where the two engage in an epic battle.

1. "Madden"
   "World of Warcraft"
2. "Final Fantasy"
   "Just Cause"

Though he’s nicknamed “Scorpio,” that’s not his star sign as he was actually born in January. It was a long way up to the top for Rico, but his hard work paid off since he is now at the top of his game. You won't find a more skilled agent around.

1. "Sonic the Hedgehog"
   "Kingdom Hearts"
2. "Star Fox"
   "The Legend of Zelda"

Often on the sidelines but important to the main characters, Slippy is great at building things. With a wrench in his hand, he’s always ready to get down to his repairs or invent something new to help out the team.

1. "Banjo-Kazooie"
   "StarCraft"
2. "Halo"
   "Diablo"

Resembling a skeleton, Mumbo Jumbo is not a villain, but a friend to Banjo. Despite being friends, Mumbo is a magician who can transform others, especially Banjo. It never seems to hurt their relationship, however.

1. "Fallout"
   "Medal of Honor"
2. "Street Fighter"
   "The Witcher"

Set in the future, Albert is one of the few people that the player can choose to play as. While the player can control him, Albert does have some of his own personality traits and thoughts. For example, he's great at persuasion!

1. "Dead or Alive"
   "Doom"
2. "Halo"
   "Bayonetta"

Not only was Tina a wrestler herself, but she was also the daughter of one. She also goes by many names, with just one of them being "Superstar of a Thousand Dreams." She always had bigger plans than wrestling, but her father didn't approve.

1. "Call of Duty"
   "FIFA"
2. "Borderlands"
   "Kingdom Hearts"

Captain Price is a character who the player gets a chance to control on two occasions. He is a main character in the "Modern Warfare" games especially. There's no stopping this captain, as he's a force to be reckoned with.

1. "Tekken"
   "Street Fighter"
2. "Devil May Cry"
   "Mario"

There are no tears here! Dante is no stranger to demons, after all. In fact, he is part demon because of his father's side of the family. If one Dante wasn't enough, you might be interested to learn that he has a twin, but he's not much like him.

1. "Undertale"
   "Dead Cells"
2. "World of Warcraft"
   "Persona"

Called the “Boy With the Earring" most times, this character goes by many names depending on the game you are playing. In some games, the character does not even appear but is often mentioned by other characters.

1. "Danganronpa"
   "F-Zero"
2. "Call of Duty"
   "Banjo-Kazooie"

This detective is also a schoolgirl that changes her look as she grows older, unlike many other video game characters. She's tough as nails, and it takes a lot to phase her, but she has many emotions under her cold facade.

1. "Half-Life"
   "Wario"
2. "Silent Hill"
   "Pac-Man"

Important to the main character Gordon in "Half-Life 2, " Alyx plays the role of someone who is always there for him. She was often a savior in many situations where Gordon could have been in big trouble.

1. "Castlevania"
   "Mario"
2. "Resident Evil"
   "Counter-Strike"

Starting out as a pilot, Chris has held many different and important positions throughout the years. While doing some investigations, Chris contracted a virus that was going around the town. Thankfully, he was saved and was around for even more.

1. "Gran Turismo"
   "The Elder Scrolls"
2. "Assassin's Creed"
   "Tomb Raider"

Hailing from New Zealand, Jonah has been around the world more than a few times. Always acting as a loyal friend to Lara, he's proven that he can survive in some of the harshest conditions as well. Remember that plane crash in "Shadow of the Tomb Raider"?

1. "Chrono Trigger"
   "Mega Man"
2. "Katamari"
   "Mana"

Randi had a big job to do, as he was entrusted to be the keeper of the Mana Sword. It wasn’t something he asked for, but rather something that he fell into when hanging out with a few friends. You can also catch Randi in another franchise, "Final Fantasy"!