Back in the days when consoles had fewer bits than people had fingers, games could mostly get away with providing solid gameplay first and foremost.
The game is still the main thing, of course, but today’s games often have to show other qualities, such as striking visuals, an interesting story and strong characters. After all, what would you do? The Legend of Zelda be without Ganondorf, Tingle or Beedle? What would great Mario be without Bowser, Toad or Peach? Good characters are ultimately what elevate a great game into an enduring, beloved franchise.
2023 has seen its fair share of excellent Switch games, but we’d like to shine a light on the best video game characters of the year. Who managed to establish himself as a constant in the pantheon of great characters of all time? Well, read on to find out our picks…
