Most over rated character

Gordon Freeman. And I'm glad I'm not the only person in the world who thinks this, because I was pretty sure I was. If he were really meant to be a "blank slate" as so many people claim, Valve would have done a better job not putting any image of him on the box or anything. Instead we get "Oh, Gordon Freeman's a great character because he's this scientist thrust into this perilous situation who manages to succeed despite overwhelming odds!" Really, what does his background even really matter to the character? It's not like this top physicist ever has to actually use his physics knowledge, outside of balance and weight puzzles which are taught in schools up and down the country with toilet roll middles and little weights and 1 metre rulers.Jonzey123

Some good points here. If he is meant to be a blank slate then don't give any info on him. We are told he is a medium for us to be immersed in the game but yet they show us what he looks like and give us all this histoory and background to him. So its almost impossible to feel like you are him

Kratos, people just love him because he's a black guy.

DerpyMcDerp

WHAT!!!!...Kratos is a dam Spartan he's not a black guy dear god people do some research...

I think Sephiroth is most overated Character...

I think everyone hates Gordon Freeman due to the amount of lulzy rage he generated when he won the All Time Greatest Hero Contest here. Can't say I really like the guy though, but he does his job.

On the other hand Master Chief doesn't know whether he wants to be a silent protagonist or a wise-cracking badass.

Zelda.

I don't see how Freeman is overrated. He's rarely mentioned since he's not really much of a character. He's mostly just a basic shell for the player to fill.

I don't see how Freeman is overrated. He's rarely mentioned since he's not really much of a character. He's mostly just a basic shell for the player to fill.

-Unreal-

The only thing I dislike about Kratos is the voice actor. Not to say his acting is bad, but I don't think his voice suits the character too well.

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I don't see how Freeman is overrated. He's rarely mentioned since he's not really much of a character. He's mostly just a basic shell for the player to fill.

UC3Drake

Samus... shes mad thumbs down

Gordon Freeman... im convinced people say they like him because its like a pc dork right of passage or something. there is nothing about his character that is remotely interesting and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

The only thing I dislike about Kratos is the voice actor. Not to say his acting is bad, but I don't think his voice suits the character too well.

-Unreal-

I think he plays the part perfectly. He really suits the character. He has a very distinguishable voice and an angry roar when he needs it.

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why isn't drake whats-his-name from uncharted on this list?

too many marky mark fans, i guess.

locopatho

I'd just like to know where all these people proclaiming Master Chief to be a great character are. I don't think they exist. Leads me to question your collective comprehension of the word 'overrated'.

Lol, see how few think Solid Snake is overrated.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="fadersdream"]

why isn't drake whats-his-name from uncharted on this list?

too many marky mark fans, i guess.

fadersdream

Pretty much all of those on that list are overrated. Ones like master chief and Kratos have no personality whatsoever. Also, characters from FFVII are overrated as well.

Lol, see how few think Solid Snake is overrated.

zaibutzu

As far as video games go, he is one of the most fleshed out characters we've had over the past 20+ years.

What's with people saying the MC has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the novels. :evil:

What's with people saying the MC has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the novels. :evil:

MobilechicaneX

What's with people saying the MC has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the novels. :evil:

MobilechicaneX

Most of the characters you guys listed like Master Chief, Gordon Freeman, Kratos, are not overrated at all. The fact that you guys pretend not to care or to know of their popularity proves my point even further. :P

Lol, see how few think Solid Snake is overrated.

zaibutzu

Only 17 people have heard of Solid Snake and they all dislike him....

[spoiler] jk :P [/spoiler]

What's with people saying the MC has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the novels. :evil:

MobilechicaneX

Novels =/= Games

That's like saying "As if people are saying Pac-Man has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the fan-fic."

Gordon Freeman doesnt really belong on this list. Hes more of a vassal that takes the player from event to event. Thus the reason why he has no voice or any opinion in what happens. I dont think he even does anything on his own, he just does what everyone tells him to do. Iantheone

A vessel was voted best videogame character of all time. Thats why he's over rated and on the list. also he's not really a vessel because Valve shows you what he looks like and gives you hints to his past accomplishments and he's a scientist. So its hard for him to be a blank slate for people playing when he already has his own personality, appearance and history. Also I don't feel like im him because people kept callin me "gordon" all the time. So I don't think he works very well as a medium

[QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]

What's with people saying the MC has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the novels. :evil:

thom_maytees

Novels =/= Games

That's like saying "As if people are saying Pac-Man has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the fan-fic."

Vesica_Prime

But the Novels are official canon. They're not seperate canons, Bungie stress this.

[QUOTE="thom_maytees"][QUOTE="MobilechicaneX"]I prefer to separate the games and the novels into different canons or universes, not mix them together. MobilechicaneX

Novels =/= Games

That's like saying "As if people are saying Pac-Man has no personality? Bah! You guys need to read the fan-fic."

Vesica_Prime

But the Novels are official canon. They're not seperate canons, Bungie stress this.

Yes but this makes him a novel protagonist where he acts like this. I am strictly speaking of how they act or react in videogames sepcifically.

[QUOTE="Iantheone"]Gordon Freeman doesnt really belong on this list. Hes more of a vassal that takes the player from event to event. Thus the reason why he has no voice or any opinion in what happens. I dont think he even does anything on his own, he just does what everyone tells him to do. seanmcloughlin

A vessel was voted best videogame character of all time. Thats why he's over rated and on the list. also he's not really a vessel because Valve shows you what he looks like and gives you hints to his past accomplishments and he's a scientist. So its hard for him to be a blank slate for people playing when he already has his own personality, appearance and history. Also I don't feel like im him because people kept callin me "gordon" all the time. So I don't think he works very well as a medium

Quite easily Nathan Drake. What a crap, crap character. I don't see why Master Chief is considered over rated considering the amount of hate that he gets ??

Gordon Freeman. I really don't buy 'he's silent so you can identify with him' bull. I feel like a socially awkward idiot whenever I play HL2; Freeman doesn't blend in well at all with the communicative nature of the game.

Master Chief is pretty bad as well. Generic character is generic.

Other - Mario. He's just a plumper. And talk about lack of dialog!

Threads like this proves to me that most people are have no idea who those characters are or their back-stories.

"Character X because he's generic! Whiny! Bland!" Seems to be the usually reponse. Well thank you for explaining why their overrated. *face palm*

Kratos. I recently played Ghost of Sparta and CoO (which are suppose to be a prequels and further flesh out his backstory), and I found it hilarious that he was still angry/whiny as a young lad. This guy has no proper development.

Honorable mentions: Cloud & Sephiroth.

Gordon Freeman. I really don't buy 'he's silent so you can identify with him' bull. I feel like a socially awkward idiot whenever I play HL2; Freeman doesn't blend in well at all with the communicative nature of the game.

Master Chief is pretty bad as well. Generic character is generic.

DraugenCP

Quite easily Nathan Drake. What a crap, crap character. I don't see why Master Chief is considered over rated considering the amount of hate that he gets ??

Sledgehammer117

Gordon Freeman. I really don't buy 'he's silent so you can identify with him' bull. I feel like a socially awkward idiot whenever I play HL2; Freeman doesn't blend in well at all with the communicative nature of the game.

Master Chief is pretty bad as well. Generic character is generic.

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="DraugenCP"]

Gordon Freeman. I really don't buy 'he's silent so you can identify with him' bull. I feel like a socially awkward idiot whenever I play HL2; Freeman doesn't blend in well at all with the communicative nature of the game.

Master Chief is pretty bad as well. Generic character is generic.

gaming25

Gordon Freeman. Not sure why people like him, he looks like a massive nerd.

Grawse

[QUOTE="Grawse"]

Gordon Freeman. Not sure why people like him, he looks like a massive nerd.

HoolaHoopMan

[QUOTE="Grawse"]

Gordon Freeman. Not sure why people like him, he looks like a massive nerd.

HoolaHoopMan

TBH, there should ony be one option in the poll.

Master Chief.

TBH, there should ony be one option in the poll.

Master Chief.

Urworstnhtmare

Silent Protaganists maybe?

[QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

TBH, there should ony be one option in the poll.

Master Chief.

jjccjj92

I think its more of an extension of Halo being a good game. When people love the game they automatically think the character is great.

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[QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

TBH, there should ony be one option in the poll.

Master Chief.

seanmcloughlin

I think its more of an extension of Halo being a good game. When people love the game they automatically think the character is great.

[QUOTE="jjccjj92"]

[QUOTE="Urworstnhtmare"]

TBH, there should ony be one option in the poll.

Master Chief.

seanmcloughlin

I think its more of an extension of Halo being a good game. When people love the game they automatically think the character is great.