10 Iconic Video Game Women Who Stole the Show (And Our Hearts)

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The history of video games is filled with iconic characters, but some of the most enduring figures are the women who refuse to be damsels, instead choosing to wield the sword, the plasma cannon, or the sheer force of their will. From silent bounty hunters who save the galaxy to warrior princesses who lead armies, these characters have shattered stereotypes and raised the standard for what a protagonist can be.

Here are 10 of the most formidable, complex, and flat-out badass female characters who dominate the worlds they inhabit.