The 50-Greatest Female Characters in the History of Video Games

Soul Calibur's Isabella "Ivy" Valentine, with her deadly snake sword and her tremendous backside.

Soul Calibur’s Isabella "Ivy" Valentine, with her deadly snake sword and her tremendous backside.

Sophitia, Soul Calibur's Greek baker turned fierce warrior.

Sophitia, Soul Calibur’s Greek baker turned fierce warrior.

Taki, the ninja/demon hunter of Soul Calibur.

Taki, the ninja/demon hunter of Soul Calibur.

Kasumi, the female ninja and volleyball player of the DOA: Dead or Alive series.

Kasumi, the female ninja and volleyball player of the DOA : Dead or Alive series.

DOA's Tina Armstrong, arguably the best-looking professional wrestler of all time.

DOA’s Tina Armstrong, arguably the best-looking professional wrestler of all time.

Planescape: Torment's Annah in the St. Patrick's Day mod from the game's developer, Black Isle Studios.

Planescape : Torment’s Annah in the St. Patrick’s Day mod from the game’s developer, Black Isle Studios.

Rynn, the dragon-riding warrior of the Drakan series.

Rynn, the dragon-riding warrior of the Drakan series.

Grace Nakimura, the nerdy but loveable heroine of the Gabriel Knight trilogy.

Grace Nakimura, the nerdy but loveable heroine of the Gabriel Knight trilogy.

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  • The immortal Lara Croft, the current poster girl of gaming.

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