Renegade Shepard from Mass Effect. He can go through an entire conversation pleasantly, and then out of nowhere just sucker-punch you in the face... along with other things (i.e., spoilers).
Hardest Game Hero
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The universe of Warhammer 40K is composed entirely of only two elements: hydrogen and testosterone. I'm sure there's somebody in there who will grimly demonstrate what a bunch of pantywaist girl scouts those other "heroes" are.
In the WH40K vein, keep an eye on Tychus Findlay, scheduled to appear in Starcraft 2. Dude looks pretty freakin' hardcore to me.
i didn't count guts because technically he's an anime character but i have to agree he's one bad dude, now including all the hoss stuff he does in the anime i'd say he's the hardest character in any format ever.Irrok the Wide said:
yeah the only reason i didn't vote for connan myself is because it's just one game and while he's cocky he doesn't have any really hoss one liners but for sheer brutality and unforgiving shit ruining, yeah connan is the way to go.
Oh look someone has seen Berserk; I forgot it got turned into a game.Irrok the Wide said:
Guts conquers all, really, no competition. While being rather bland, in consideration of surface appearances, he still is, for some odd reason, the most memorable character from any entertainment medium.
I kinda cheated with the Conan vote because he has all the other stories/comics/movies surrounding him.
He still wins though.
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He still wins though.
- J
Yeah, but getting your eye ripped out and stealing it back from the Malevolent God who stole it is pretty awesome. Garrett is as hardcore as they come. He's a normal dude whose marginal with a sword but doesn't bat an eye at robbing demon infested churches, outsmarting grenade launching robots, and busting some skulls when he needs to. Regular guy v. Supernatural/Robots = balls of awesome.The Madman said:
Amen. Guts is as badass as it gets (and I've only read 82 or so chapters of the manga).
Anyone that strong and fast deserves the title of hardest.
Anyone that strong and fast deserves the title of hardest.
Hardest? This isn't an erection contest? I am so disappointed. I guess I'll have to say Qbert. You ever play that game? It's the hardest game ever, I am serious.
Edit: also Geralt of Witcher fame, because he's the first videogame character I've ever seen with chest hair.
Edit: also Geralt of Witcher fame, because he's the first videogame character I've ever seen with chest hair.
heterosexuality, my problem with dante has always been that he looks and dresses like a wealthy male prostitute or at least a very lesbian chick, even nero looks more like a woman than a man.The Q said:
Dante is pretty, um, pretty. I think he must have a bit too much demon estrogen to really make him "manly". Bad-ass, maybe. Tough, definitely. Manly, a bit swishy there. I think I could put forth an argument that Samus is more manly than Dante.
I like Gordon Freeman for this one and the unnamed protagonist from Crackdown is pretty manly, but I would have to lean towards Kane from the Legacy of Kane series. I would not expect many others to weigh in on my side, but he just always struck me as hardcore. "Vae victis!" (translated as "Woe to the conquered!") sounded harsh to me, but I know I am likely in the minority.
I like Gordon Freeman for this one and the unnamed protagonist from Crackdown is pretty manly, but I would have to lean towards Kane from the Legacy of Kane series. I would not expect many others to weigh in on my side, but he just always struck me as hardcore. "Vae victis!" (translated as "Woe to the conquered!") sounded harsh to me, but I know I am likely in the minority.
OK, here are my answers. This list is made up of all my 'honourable mentions':
Zhao Yun (Dynasty Warriors series)
Duke Nukem (Duke Nukem series)
Serious Sam (Serious Sam series)
Dante (Devil May Cry series)
Kratos (God of War series)
Gordon Freeman (Half-life series)
Master Chief (Halo series)
Squall Leonheart (Final Fantasy VIII)
Soma Cruz (Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow/Dawn of Sorrow)
Cypher (Ace Combat: The Belkan War)
Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid series)
My top answer, however, has to go to Sol Badguy, from the Guilty Gear series.
Zhao Yun (Dynasty Warriors series)
Duke Nukem (Duke Nukem series)
Serious Sam (Serious Sam series)
Dante (Devil May Cry series)
Kratos (God of War series)
Gordon Freeman (Half-life series)
Master Chief (Halo series)
Squall Leonheart (Final Fantasy VIII)
Soma Cruz (Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow/Dawn of Sorrow)
Cypher (Ace Combat: The Belkan War)
Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid series)
My top answer, however, has to go to Sol Badguy, from the Guilty Gear series.
This talk about chest hair, solid and naked snakes and hard men is becoming somewhat... gay.
Gordon Freeman for me. Since I am a fellow scientist (not at MIT, but still...)
He's cool because he's actually a lab-geek who turns to all his smarts (those seesaw puzzles are REALLY hard LOL) and resourscefulness to kick alien asses, human asses and alien-human-zombie headcrab asses.
I also like the Nerevarine in Morrowind. He (could be also 'she' of course) has an halo of messianic proportions around... it's pretty cool.
I am little surprised. Entering this 3d I would expected a lot of guys to say 'Master Chief' (not that I think he deserves the title)
Gordon Freeman for me. Since I am a fellow scientist (not at MIT, but still...)
He's cool because he's actually a lab-geek who turns to all his smarts (those seesaw puzzles are REALLY hard LOL) and resourscefulness to kick alien asses, human asses and alien-human-zombie headcrab asses.
I also like the Nerevarine in Morrowind. He (could be also 'she' of course) has an halo of messianic proportions around... it's pretty cool.
I am little surprised. Entering this 3d I would expected a lot of guys to say 'Master Chief' (not that I think he deserves the title)