When it comes to the best heroes in video games, we're talking about some truly iconic characters. Over the years there have been a few faces who just refuse to leave our minds well after we wrap up their stories. Some of them we love for their idiosyncratic gruffness and brawn, like Geralt from The Witcher 3, while others are utterly unforgettable for their flash character design if we're talking about the likes of Bayonetta.
But what makes our list of the 25 heroes so iconic? And how have they managed to stand out in with the wave of new games constantly being released? Maybe they taught us something about the world we live in, helped us through a pretty tough spot, or just did something to one of the best villains in video games that was so badass we just can't forget it. Whatever they do and whoever they are, we think these characters deserve a spot among the greats as gaming's most legendary cohort of good guys.
