Why does everyone like Cloud?

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Zaldin

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Why, because a buster sword through the chest will hurt, that's why.


E: And of course, his nemesis is just epic.
 

Katherine Kerensky

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I don't, really. I prefer Cid Highwind...
Oh Cid... *Cough*[Words omitted]*cough*...
*Ahem*
Anyway... I suppose because he actually has somewhat of a personality and history, unlike an awful lot of player characters in modern games.
 

Bek359

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Have you been on the Internet? Like, at all? A substantial number of people think he's just an angsty bastard who set the standard for mopey, whiny heroes in the FF series. Or maybe that's just me.
 

Galebaby

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I dislike Cloud. Then again I dislike most JRPG and, by default, FF main characters.
They seem to complain about having so many problems whilst at the same time having a world breaker amount of power hidden somewhere within their androgynous bodies.

In conclusion: Cloud in a skirt.
 

Demons_Bane

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Bek359 said:
Have you been on the Internet? Like, at all? A substantial number of people think he's just an angsty bastard who set the standard for mopey, whiny heroes in the FF series. Or maybe that's just me.
I am with this guy he is pretty much spot on.
 

Lullabye

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Because he's the Original emo amnesiac in 3d RPG's?
I like Cloud in Tactics the most. At least there he's an unrestrained macho amnesiac.
 

Dragon_of_red

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Bahahahahaah, f***ing lol.

You know why i like him, its cause unlike most other game characters, his life comes crashing down atop of him and he does act like a human and give up, he does take some time off to recollect himself. Unlike most hero's who pretty much say "Meh" to the entire thing, flip it the bird, fart in its general direction before pissing off to save the day without any hint of emotion based around it.

I say it makes him more relatable than other people.
 

Hazy

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WanderFreak said:
I don't like cloud.

Your argument is invalid.

I don't mind Cloud - but I can count off 10 FF characters who are more deserving of that praise.
 

Wildrow12

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Well, I only liked Tifa and Barrett.

Tifa, because a bartender who suplexes giant robots is an awesome thing.

Barrett, because the idea of Mr. T fighting super soldiers with a surgically grafted gun makes me smile.
 

Kouen

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i prefer clouds friend and main star of Crisis Core Zack least he had less mental issues.. for a while
 

Thaius

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Because, unlike most video game protagonists, he is both an incredibly deep and complex character, but a complete badass while he's at it. He's not the only one of the Final Fantasy series, but one of the more notable ones.
 

Blackdoom

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I never really liked Cloud.
Zack was a better character who didn't seem to be so angsty about everything and seemed to show actually emotions.
Also he died an awesome death.
 

Dr. Danger

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I can't stand Cloud. But then, I don't care for Final Fantasy VII at all. It's the weakest of the bunch, but I've only played VII - XII.

As far as protaganists go, Zidane Tribal was possibly the most relatable and had much more depth.
 

Brad Shepard

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Dr. Danger said:
I can't stand Cloud. But then, I don't care for Final Fantasy VII at all. It's the weakest of the bunch, but I've only played VII - XII.

As far as protaganists go, Zidane Tribal was possibly the most relatable and had much more depth.
Thank you for saying that about my favorite charecter :)
 

Twilight_guy

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So, because you don't like you feel the need to have everyone else defend why they do like him... I hope you see how silly your thread is now.

As for me, I never played many FF games but generally people like the characters because they are there avatar for an entire game. In addition, JRPG protagonist are different from Western protagonist so people put off by more local games may like them. Once again, I can't say anything about specific FF stuff but I do know that I like a protagonist who can show more mention then joy at killing something and will actually cry if the situation calls for it.
 

manaman

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Why do you think everyone likes cloud so much?

No no, I am not asking why you think people like him, but why you think it is that everyone must like him.

You obviously don't as the tone is that you don't like him. Unless you are not a person. Brad Shepard, is there something you want to tell us all?

Is there? Out with it man.
 

iLikeHippos

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Because it's fucking Cloud and his awesome combos.

Hell, when I was 10, I even made a sword depicting his in a "giant" module to think of my size.
Still, he doesn't have too much depth of character.
 

Dr. Danger

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Twilight_guy said:
So, because you don't like you feel the need to have everyone else defend why they do like him... I hope you see how silly your thread is now.

As for me, I never played many FF games but generally people like the characters because they are there avatar for an entire game. In addition, JRPG protagonist are different from Western protagonist so people put off by more local games may like them. Once again, I can't say anything about specific FF stuff but I do know that I like a protagonist who can show more mention then joy at killing something and will actually cry if the situation calls for it.
It clearly isn't stated in a way that says everyone else should defend why they do like him but rather that he was asking for reasons to like him. Opinions can be swayed once they are presented with a solid argument.