Since its first console was initially launched in Japan in 1994, PlayStation has captured the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of avid gamers all over the world. Alongside world-class gameplay and cutting-edge graphics, the tales and the characters that inhabit them have been paramount to its success. Nevertheless, there have been a number of characters through the years, and it may be robust to know who’s the very best of the very best. So that is precisely why we requested in your assist to resolve this matter as soon as and for all.
After hundreds and hundreds of battles with matchups like Cloud Strife vs. Strong Snake and Nathan Drake vs. Aloy, the best PlayStation character, based on you, has been determined. Who took the highest spot? Drumroll please…
BOY… what a alternative. With an 89.4% win proportion that is worthy of the gods, Kratos has defeated all who stood in his approach but once more to assert this coveted Platinum Trophy. The star of God of Battle Ragnarok and the character who first appeared on PlayStation 2 in 2005 secured victory in 42,088 of his 47,099 battles.
Whereas the possibilities of Kratos’ victory could have been boosted by the current launch of God of Battle Ragnarok, he’s undeniably an iconic character who has gone by means of a number of the best character progress we have seen out and in of video video games. I imply, we gave each 2018’s God of Battle and this yr’s God of Battle Ragnarok a ten/10, and a giant purpose why was Kratos and Atreus’ transferring journey outdoors of the fight and offended screams.
The street to PlayStation glory was a tricky one, nonetheless, and Uncharted’s Nathan Drake put up an excellent battle and earned second place with a win proportion of 83.2%. Nathan Drake has, in recent times, been some of the recognizable characters in PlayStation’s roster, and his reputation even helped him soar to the large display.
Talking of characters worthy of a change of medium, The Final of Us’ Joel Miller claimed spot #3 with an 80.8% win proportion, and Ellie wasn’t far behind as she completed eighth. Whereas it might be a while till we get one other journey that includes these characters, Joel and Ellie shall be dropped at life by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in HBO’s The Final of Us early subsequent yr.
Rounding out the highest 10 have been Steel Gear Strong’s Strong Snake, Marvel’s Spider-Man’s Spider-Man/Peter Parker, Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, Ultimate Fantasy VII’s Cloud Strife, The Final of Us’ Ellie (as we talked about), Ratchet & Clank’s Ratchet, and Ghost of Tsushima’s Jin Sakai.
On the opposite finish of the PlayStation spectrum sit Odin Sphere’s Oswald and Gwendolyn, who claimed the underside two spots. We, at IGN, love Odin Sphere and its remake Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, however these video games are a bit area of interest when in comparison with the others.
The Mark of Kri’s Rau Utu adopted our Odin Sphere pals and, in contrast to lots of the characters on the checklist, hasn’t had a brand new recreation or look since 2005. The Getaway’s Frank Carter positioned one forward of Rau after which, regardless of her being a part of the roster of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, Fats Princess adopted.
Rounding out the underside 10 have been The Getaway’s Mark Hammond, Ultimate Fantasy Ways’ Delita Heiral, Syphon Filter’s Lian Xing, UmJammer Lammy’s Lammy, and Medal of Honor’s Manon Batiste.
Are you questioning the place your favourite PlayStation characters landed, like possibly Aloy? (She took spot #13) For all of the rankings, you possibly can try the total checklist of the place all 123 PlayStation characters that competed within the face-off ended up.
For extra, try our rankings of the very best PlayStation exclusives, the very best PS5 video games you possibly can play now, and the best PlayStation video games of all time.
Adam Bankhurst is a information author for IGN. You may observe him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
