Six Female Characters that Do It Right

1UP COVER STORY | WEEK OF JUNE 18 | GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND VIDEO GAMES

Six Female Characters that Do It Right

Cover Story: In a world dominated by male lead characters, these six females stand out.

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n the male-dominated world of video game protagonist, it can be difficult to remember the members of the opposite sex that stand out. Granted, this could simply be a matter of sheer volume, since male characters tend to headline far more games than women do. Yet, in other cases, it also boils down to women being placed in weaker roles than the men in their world. The following six female characters from the past decade exist to remind us of the potential for an equal opportunity future in video games, one where male and female characters both share the stage as capable equals.