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10:12 am
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August 24, 2012
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I would like to write an article highlighting ten-or-so significant playable female characters in the SNES catalogue. Trouble is, there are so many games I haven’t familiarized myself with. For instance, and for shame, I’ve never played Super Metroid.
So although research can make up for much of my current ignorance, I would like some help with suggestions. Who would you put on your list?
Currently my rough, rough draft would look like this:
10) ???
9) ???
8) Charlotte — Samurai Shodown
7) Yuka — Super Tennis
6) Sonya Blade — Mortal Kombat (I)
5) Hillary Clinton — NBA Jam: TE
4) Dixie Kong — DK II & III
3) Princess Peach — Super Mario Kart // Super Mario RPG
2) Nakoruru — Samurai Shodown
1) Samus — Super Metroid
As one might imagine, the topic has been covered before, here by GameFAQs.
Any input would be appreciated!
2:56 pm
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February 12, 2013
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Neat article, though I’d recommend including the first-lady of fighting games, Chun-Li on your list. I’d argue she deserves to rank higher than Nakoruru and Sonya Blade.
Terra or Celes from Final Fantasy 3/6 both deserve a spot (perhaps they could share a spot?) since they kind of share the role of “main character” for that game.
Looking back on it, there really weren’t many games that had a woman as the only playable character back then. Really make Samus and Super Metroid stand out.
Now playing: SNES - Phalanx, R-Type III, Genesis - Bio Hazard Battle, PS3 - Dragon's Crown
3:15 pm
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July 21, 2013
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Perhaps you could add Kunoichi from Ninja Warriors? I read she has already been on some top female characters list back in the days :
In addition, the character Kunoichi was ranked as sixth on the list of top ten fighting women in video games by EGM in 1993[10] and as number one best ninja assassin in the history of video gaming by GamesRadar in 2008.[11]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ninja_Warriors_%281994_video_game%29
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Also, Marle or Lucca from Chrono Trigger? And I agree with RushDawg regarding Terra or Celes from the Final Fantasy series.
7:47 pm
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February 11, 2012
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There’s plenty of examples on this site.
What about the girl from Secret of Mana?
Jennifer from Clock Tower?
Jo from Kendo Rage?
Pocky from Pocky and Rocky?
Annie from Wild Guns?
Paula from Earthbound?
Sailor Moon?
Pink and Yellow Rangers from the Power Rangers?
Rosa from Undercover Cops?
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Mikami ftw!
7:27 pm
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RushDawg said
Neat article, though I’d recommend including the first-lady of fighting games, Chun-Li on your list. I’d argue she deserves to rank higher than Nakoruru and Sonya Blade.
Can’t believe I forgot to include Chun-Li. She was one of the ones I was most excited about featuring.
Great suggestions, all! I can’t wait to give this topic a go.
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