It's a day late but hopefully we can catch up now with the Top 10 Best Nintendo Characters.
Honorable Mentions
Mario: Because Nintendo would probably sue me if I didn't mention their favorite plumber.
Donkey Kong: Just missed the list.
Starter Pokemon: Choosing one from 18 starters is hard.
10. Bowser from Mario Main Series
There's got to be a medal for respect in regards to Bowser, I mean name any other villain who would be so willing to do karting with their mortal enemy, or any sport for that matter, yet in the main games he's still a tough villain to defeat.
9. Yoshi from Yoshi Series
Yoshi has always been the go to character for any Mario Kart or Sports title, he always seems to have the best stats and is usually lucky, plus he's interesting and turns people into eggs by eating them, what's not to like?
8. Mr Game & Watch from Game & Watch Handheld Series
Before Mario became Nintendo's everyman, Mr Game & Watch held the title and he did everything from being a gas attendant, to being a fireman, a deep sea diver and a chef. He was doing all these and a whole lot more, before it was cool.
7. Rosalina from Mario Galaxy Series
If the Mario series was ever going to evolve it's female cast beyond Blondie McKidnap and Miss No Indoor Voice, then it needed a lady of grace and that is Rosalina, her motherly caring mixed with her serene grace has earned her a bigger following than her two princess counterparts, so much so that she's playable solo in the latest Mario games.
6. Samus Aran from Metroid
I think even today, when most now know that Samus is a girl, the reaction to the big reveal is still very effective, although it's lost a few places on this list for Metroid Other M but credit to Nintendo for at least still keeping her core features.
5. Zelda from Legend of Zelda
It's called Legend of Zelda for a reason and that's because she's the best character of the series, for the simple reason that every incarnation of Zelda manages to be interesting and more diverse each time. Of course Smash Brothers earned her infinite points when Zelda disguised in her Sheik clothes took down an Arwing with her bare hands and then proceeded to fight Fox McCloud hand to hand before maintaining her composure when offered a cup of tea. Can Link do that? That's what I thought.
4. Wario from Wario Ware Games
Wario at first could be considered an evil clone of Mario but really he's a loveable anti-hero. When not adventuring for treasure he's making good business with Mona and the rest of the gang of Wario Ware. He's probably the only video game character in history to make a ten second game seem so cool.
3. Pokemon Trainer from Pokemon Series
Yes you as the Pokemon Trainer, bit of a cop out but justified as there are too many Pokemon to pick just one so why not just skip them and go for the one person who catches them all, none other than the trainer that you command.
2. Kirby from Kirby Series
The pink round ball with the unlimited stomach is Mario's best alternative for platforming and with the nature of Kirby's powers it doesn't get boring any time soon, not to mention one of the most colorful video game worlds in history.
1. Palutena from Kid Icarus
Now this character speaks in my language, I love the snarky ones and Palutena is just legendary, in one game she turned an old overlooked Nes game into one of the best 3DS games ever and most of that is down to the humor and Palutena really lays it down.
