Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time
Link (Zelda) or Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)
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Why This Battle Matters
Is it the sword or the stealth? This head-to-head clash between Link from Zelda and Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid encapsulates a battle of epochs and ethics. Each character carries a distinct narrative weight—Link, with his timeless heroism in a fantastical realm, and Solid Snake, a gritty, tactical icon from a more cynical, modern world. This isn't just about who wins; it's about which kind of heroism resonates more deeply with our culture today. When you choose, are you endorsing the valiant, silent swordsman or the complex soldier with a story to tell?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Link (Zelda) over Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid) when it comes to the greatest Video Game Characters of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Link (Zelda) 70.6% of the time over Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid).
Across all battles:
Link (Zelda) win rate: 53.1%
Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid) win rate: 30.2%
Fan FAQs
Who's leading the Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time league over at GoatWars?
Mario from Super Mario is currently the top contender in the Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time league. You can see where everyone else stands on the GOAT List.
What makes Solid Snake so popular, even if he's trailing behind Link?
Solid Snake has his own hardcore following thanks to his stealthy style and complex backstory in the Metal Gear Solid series. His tactics and deep, philosophical musings about society and war attract gamers who love a thinker as well as a fighter.
Why is Link from Zelda crushing it against Solid Snake in this vote?
Link is dominating right now thanks to his iconic status in the gaming world. Legend of Zelda fans are die-hard, and the nostalgic feel of the series really pulls at the heartstrings. Plus, wielding that Master Sword in epic quests never gets old!