1/6/2024 0 Comments Oxenfree tvtropes![]() Until Dawn is a play on all forms of horror tropes, not just in the scares, but in the characters as well. Now, here’s one example that might get me into a little bit of trouble. I urge all JRPG fans to play this underrated game. The story is complex but wonderful and the stunning animation is only better on the PS4. She also has a Romeo and Juliet like relationship with Cornelius, Prince of Titania and recent victim to a curse that transforms him into a Pooka. She shows a great deal of wisdom and compassion, caring greatly for her people, the Pookas (cursed people who are turned into rabbit-like people). Shunned for being a witch and granddaughter of the mad king, Princess Velvet is an outcast and warrior from the start. Then there’s Princess Velvet, my favourite character in the game. Princess Mercedes on the other hand must now protect her people after her Mother, Queen of the fairies, dies at the hand of Gwedolyn’s Father, Odin. Her journey from underling to saviour is captivating as is her blooming affection for Oswald. First there’s Princess Gwendolyn who tries her best to be the warrior valkyrie her sister Griselda was. Their screen time is well balanced and each character is vital to the story. It features five playable characters, three of which are female. Odin Sphere and its remaster, Leifthrasir, is a wonderful hidden Square Enix gem. Mercedes, Velvet and Gwendolyn – Odin Sphere Leifthrasir She’s only 6, so I might wait a few years before I let her play the game. Of all the characters in this post, I’m most excited to have my niece play as Clementine because I think she would make an incredible impression on her. From season one to the end of season 2, she goes from being fully reliant on adults to survive (because she is just a child) to becoming a young woman capable of protecting herself and others. ![]() Surviving the apocalypse can’t possibly be easy while going through puberty, but she kicks its ass and shows who’s boss. Now I haven’t played the latest season, but there’s no mistaking that Clementine is one tough teen. Clementine – The Walking Deadįew introductions are needed for this Walking Dead character. She’s a powerful character by the end of the game and I can only hope that she will become the next Rebecca Chambers and receive her own game. She starts off in the game with a lot of baggage, because who doesn’t, and under the guidance of Claire Redfield, manages to overcome her fears. Seeing her bloom from a rebellious and scared young woman into courageous survivor will give Lara a run for her money. Claire will always be queen in my eyes, but Moira was a impeccable addition to the cast. One might argue that Moira and Natalia are supporting characters for Claire and Barry, however they are playable and pivotal to your survival and eventual victory. Resident Evil: Revelations 2 brought not only my favourite Resi character, Claire, back, but introduced 2 new playable characters: Moira Burton and Natalia. Almost every instalment has a playable female character, even Resident Evil 7, though that section is very short. It’s one of the few franchises that has a clear balance of male and female leads. There is no denying my love and admiration for Resident Evil. Moira Burton – Resident Evil Revelations 2 Oxenfree is a compelling ghost story and should be played by everyone, especially if you want to see what a good game is. There’s a lot of depth and complexity in her character as she’s dealing with the loss of her brother, her parents’ divorce and her new step-brother, Jonas. Not only is she the main character who must solve the mystery of what is happening to her and her friends, but their very lives are in her hands. I’ve written about Oxenfree before and praised its story-telling, relatable characters and stellar voice acting. ![]() Alex – OxenfreeĪ teenage story for the ages. If I go any further than that my list will turn into an unending scroll…well, more than it already is. A) I must have played the game to completion, B) The character must be playable and C) Be from a game between 2015 – 2017. Like with all my lists, there are a few rules. So for my list this week I thought I’d shine a light on some worthy female characters. While the ratio is still very much unbalanced, there are more female characters than that of Lara Croft, Bayonetta and Commander Shepard. I do, however, feel a bit taken aback when I hear people talk about the lack of female playable characters. Equal representation is crucial and being a member of the LGBT minority myself, being under-represented does feel, well… a bit shit. Yet despite knowing that there are many female gamers, there is an imbalance of gender roles of playable characters. We’re constantly fed the notion that the gaming industry is “a guy thing”, which we all know to be one of the biggest farce, ever.
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