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The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time

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Dive into the melee of the 'Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time' on GoatWars and watch the sparks fly. This isn't just about who saves the princess or captures the most flags; it's a cultural battlefield where every jump, shot, and save has fans either cheering or jeering. Why the intense debates? Because every pixelated move made by legends like Mario or Link isn't just gameplay—it’s a childhood relived, a universe explored, and sometimes, a morality questioned. Fans get hilariously heated over everything from the accuracy of a character’s backstory to their pixel density. And don't get me started on cultural impact; these characters aren't just icons, they are virtual deities in the pantheon of gaming lore. The stakes? Eternal bragging rights and a spot on your sacred GOAT List. So, pick your hero wisely!

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1. MARIO (SUPER MARIO)

Mario (Super Mario) is currently the #1 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 82.8% head-to-head battles.

2. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

Sonic the Hedgehog is currently the #2 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.

3. LARA CROFT (TOMB RAIDER)

Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) is currently the #3 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 58.1% head-to-head battles.

4. PIKACHU (POKÉMON)

Pikachu (Pokémon) is currently the #4 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 57.7% head-to-head battles.

5. LINK (ZELDA)

Link (Zelda) is currently the #5 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 51.4% head-to-head battles.

6. MASTER CHIEF (HALO)

Master Chief (Halo) is currently the #6 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 48.3% head-to-head battles.

7. KRATOS (GOD OF WAR)

Kratos (God of War) is currently the #7 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 38.1% head-to-head battles.

8. CLOUD STRIFE (FINAL FANTASY VII)

Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII) is currently the #8 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 32.7% head-to-head battles.

9. SOLID SNAKE (METAL GEAR SOLID)

Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid) is currently the #9 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 27.8% head-to-head battles.

10. SAMUS ARAN (METROID)

Samus Aran (Metroid) is currently the #10 Greatest Video Game Characters of All Time winning 20.9% head-to-head battles.