LogFAQs > #927040012

6. Samus Aran
from Metroid
205 Points
17 List Appearances


Metalmind - Even though Ive hardly played Samuss games, I very much respect her as a character anyways. In particular, its hard to understate just how mindblowing the twist at the end of the original Metroid was, even as someone who was born over ten years after the fact. Right away, it defined Samus as a badass bounty hunter who just so happens to be female, rather than a woman who happens to be a bounty hunter unusual even today, and positively revolutionary in 1987. That (most of) her later, classic games have stayed entirely true to her characterization as a lone wolf with an unflinching sense of justice who values actions over words is whats allowed Samus herself to go down as a truly classic video game character, rather than merely a groundbreaking one. She also has a certain level of compassion and a protective/nurturing streak, showcased most memorably for me in her interactions with Pikachu in the Subspace Emissary, that further contributes to a multilayered character.

Tangy - Samus is so badass its insane. Im usually not a big fan of silent protags, but the fact that Samus lack of dialogue matches the atmosphere of the Metroid games makes it actually work here. The foreign planets are so eerie and spooky that seeing Samus march on without fear really shows off how courageous she is. This is further expanded on in the Prime games where you can see her face reflecting off the visor. It lets you sense the slightest bit of fear, but she stills overcomes it to do what needs to be done. Also for the record I have never played Other M and I dont intend to. I dont want her character being ruined for me.
---

https://imgur.com/l7xxLh1
PSN/Steam - RoboQuote ; NNID - TazzyMan