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Best Video Game Hero

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Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 11:08:31


Who do you think is the best video game hero? Tell us why. Remember, there can only be one.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 17:11:40 (edited 2016-09-05 17:12:37)


~Mario: People often downplay him and act like the only thing he has accomplished is saving Princess Peach hundreds of times, but in reality Mario has liberated several lands from Bowser or another tyrannical presence. Besides the Mushroom Kingdom he has saved Sarasaland, Dinosaur Land, Isle Delfino, The BeanBean Kingdom, The Sprixie Kingdom, Rogueport, and even the entire freaking Galaxy... twice. (Three times if you want to count the events of Super Paper Mario.)

Heck, he's even saved gaming in general. (Well... in North America at least, Japan and Europe were still doing well during the great crash of '83-- but that's still a pretty impressive feat. ) His determination and willpower is certainly admirable to say the least.

~Kirby: He's a adorable pink star warrior who puts down horrific cosmic eldritch abominations like nobodies' business, what else can I say?

~Sonic: We can't mention the Jumpman without bringing up the Blue Blur, of course.

~Zero: The ending of MegaMan Zero 4 honestly solidifies him as a more impressive hero than X or even classic MegaMan IMO.

~Link: Multi-incarnated Hero of Time destined to save Hyrule from the King of Evil. It's practically in his job description.

Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 17:51:57


Sawnik da hejhort

Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 20:56:17


demi-fiend from shin megami tensei: nocturne


"Death upon death... Nothing but death in this barren land. Who can we pray to? There are only demons and fiends here."

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 22:57:04


At 9/5/16 05:11 PM, NanoRim wrote: ~Mario: People often downplay him and act like the only thing he has accomplished is saving Princess Peach hundreds of times, but in reality Mario has liberated several lands from Bowser or another tyrannical presence. Besides the Mushroom Kingdom he has saved Sarasaland, Dinosaur Land, Isle Delfino, The BeanBean Kingdom, The Sprixie Kingdom, Rogueport, and even the entire freaking Galaxy... twice. (Three times if you want to count the events of Super Paper Mario.)

Mario has a very detailed and strong resume.

Heck, he's even saved gaming in general. (Well... in North America at least, Japan and Europe were still doing well during the great crash of '83-- but that's still a pretty impressive feat. ) His determination and willpower is certainly admirable to say the least.

Mario did save gaming with his appearance on the classic NES.


~Kirby: He's a adorable pink star warrior who puts down horrific cosmic eldritch abominations like nobodies' business, what else can I say?

Kirby has some great games, and of course the Smash Bros series.

~Link: Multi-incarnated Hero of Time destined to save Hyrule from the King of Evil. It's practically in his job description.

LInk is a heavy hitter when it comes to his series of games, and Smash Bros as well.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 22:57:56


At 9/5/16 05:51 PM, VenomationsTV wrote: Sawnik da hejhort

He had a great start, but has not done anything recently.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-05 22:59:23


At 9/5/16 10:57 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 9/5/16 05:51 PM, VenomationsTV wrote: Sawnik da hejhort
He had a great start, but has not done anything recently.

he's making 2 new games next year

Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 11:12:46


At 9/5/16 08:56 PM, TOXlCITY wrote: demi-fiend from shin megami tensei: nocturne

What did that hero do? How many games in their series?


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 11:14:15


At 9/5/16 09:45 PM, TheQuietGamer wrote: Me.

You are a player not a hero.

I've stopped countless tragedies, saved earth on multiple occasions, been on multiple tours of duty, survived the end of the world, saved countless lives, and performed a few sold out concerts.

Every player has, but we are talking about video games heroes.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 14:47:38



A truly prophetic sig...

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 15:35:22


At 9/5/16 10:59 PM, VenomationsTV wrote: he's making 2 new games next year

Will they be better than his recent disappointments?


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 15:36:14


At 9/6/16 01:10 AM, DELUCA2400 wrote: Travis Touchdown mainly because of his name.

Who is that? Is he a sports hero?


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 18:38:41


At 9/6/16 12:02 PM, TheQuietGamer wrote: That just goes to show that the players are the real heroes. Think about it, what would those characters do without us? Absolutely nothing. We control them. They are nothing more than tools for us. The tools players use to become heroes.

I understand where you are going with this. We can include " you " as a hero.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 18:39:17


At 9/6/16 02:47 PM, Painbringer wrote:
At 9/5/16 11:08 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote: there can only be one.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/285267

That was a great flash. Good times.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-06 21:45:55


At 9/6/16 11:12 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 9/5/16 08:56 PM, TOXlCITY wrote: demi-fiend from shin megami tensei: nocturne
What did that hero do? How many games in their series?

smt is a series with a different protagonist/world in almost every iteration. demifiend is a highschooler who survives an apocalypse and is infected with a parasite that gives him the body of a demon.

he can do whatever the fuck you want him to. but the ending i chose was to kill god itself and shroud the world in darkness


"Death upon death... Nothing but death in this barren land. Who can we pray to? There are only demons and fiends here."

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-07 01:57:55 (edited 2016-09-07 02:00:21)


At 9/6/16 06:32 PM, DELUCA2400 wrote: He's the main character from the "No More Heroes" series on the Wii.

Ah, okay. We can add him to the list.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-07 02:00:11


At 9/6/16 09:45 PM, TOXlCITY wrote: smt is a series with a different protagonist/world in almost every iteration. demifiend is a highschooler who survives an apocalypse and is infected with a parasite that gives him the body of a demon.

Sounds like a good game. Another one for the list.

he can do whatever the fuck you want him to. but the ending i chose was to kill god itself and shroud the world in darkness

Different endings give a game great replay value.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-07 12:05:52


At 9/7/16 09:10 AM, FastbootsZA wrote: the best video game hero would be mario.

Mario is an awesome hero. You are the second user to pick him.


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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-13 16:49:57


Papers, please


The cake is a liar!

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-13 17:46:31


At 9/13/16 05:40 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 9/13/16 04:49 PM, ragnkinson wrote: Papers, please
What is the name of the hero?

He has no name. He is just a simple border control worker, checking passports every day at the Grestin border


The cake is a liar!

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-13 18:10:27


At 9/13/16 06:05 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 9/13/16 05:46 PM, ragnkinson wrote:
At 9/13/16 05:40 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote: What is the name of the hero?
He has no name. He is just a simple border control worker, checking passports every day at the Grestin border
I figured he didn't have a name, was just double checking.

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-14 14:38:47


I thought it was universally agreed upon that Bubsy is the greatest thing in anything ever.

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Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-14 19:01:33


At 9/6/16 06:38 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 9/6/16 12:02 PM, TheQuietGamer wrote: That just goes to show that the players are the real heroes.
I understand where you are going with this. We can include " you " as a hero.

What about you? Do you consider yourself to be a hero?

Response to Best Video Game Hero 2016-09-15 16:57:15


I like Sir Arthur from Ghosts N Goblins. O heck no you did not just kidnap Princess Prin Prin. o it is so on

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