To build on my previous Top 5 post (which became a Top 6, but that is neither here nor there), I have decided to make a semi-regular feature on my blog. I am open to suggestions for what my Top 5 lists should revolve around, so feel free to let me know what you’d like to see. Today, I discuss who I feel are the Top 5 competitors in video games. They may not be the strongest or most difficult to defeat, but each has a back story that makes them truly amazing. Enjoy!
5. Link, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
From Zelda Gazette
Link is a badass in many ways. In this game, he starts off as a lonely child, tormented by those bigger and stronger than he is. With a little help from the spirits and his only true friend, it is discovered that he is the “chosen boy” to save the entire kingdom. For the entire first half of the game, you play as a little weak kid trying to take down all of the nastiest forms of evil in this world.
Midway through, you gain the ability to travel through time to save the world from destruction as both a kid and adult. It might very well be the best first-person adventure of all time. Through discovery of himself and his true place in the world, he becomes not only the Chosen One, but also the savior of Zelda (again), the princess of the kingdom.
He gets the nod at #5 for never giving up, facing immense obstacles, and slashing down pretty much anything that comes in his way.
4. Kirby, Super Smash Bros. (N64)
Kirby as Captain Falcon (From KirbysCrib)
The only time I have ever played as Kirby is in this game. He is usually a pathetic puff of air that reminds me more of a piece of gum than anything else. It is in this game, however, that he lives up to his fullest potential. With the press of one button, he is able to literally “suck in” the opponent and gain his or her main ability. This can be devastating for the remainder of the match. For example, sucking in Mario allows Kirby to now throw fireballs. Sucking in Samus earns Kirby an energy gun. In the end, this little pink blob can become very powerful.
3. Little Mac, Mike Tyson’s Punch Out (NES)
There is a lot to be said about a young man that wants to become the boxing champion of the world, especially when the competition appears to be at least 65x larger than you are in the ring. Little Mac goes up against the best and has to jump in order to connect on any punch. There’s no stopping him.
2. Ash Ketchum, Pokemon (Game Boy)
From pokemon-pearl-diamond.com
I know you are probably rolling your eyes and/or yelling “REALLY?” right about now, but let me explain. Ash is forced to leave home at a young age. His mom WON’T let him stay and he is well under 18 years of age. He then has to traverse the world in search of his destiny as a master of Pokemon.
This means that he is constantly in danger of attack from wild animals, some of which shoot lightning or spit fire. He stays calm under pressure, meets a few girls and ultimately takes down the best in the business. He even had a TV show and a trading card game and Halloween costumes and everything.
Plus, he gets to boss around creatures that could easily kill him, and he wins ridiculous prizes and cash bonuses. I’d like to see you do that.
1. Gabby Jay, Super Punch Out!! (SNES)
Gabby Jay (Yay!) earns the top spot for never giving up. He is a pathetic excuse for a boxer, but he will never stop chasing the dream. At 56 years old, he is still in the ring. He weighs in at just over 100 pounds. His career record is 1-99. That single taste of victory is what keeps him going. He is like Rocky Balboa, if Rocky Balboa lost 99 times and couldn’t land a punch. Although he is ridiculously easy to beat, he is still a very memorable fighter and there are times that I impersonate him to this day. He is the definition of a lovable loser. He knows he is a loser but keeps fighting anyway in hopes of one more shot at greatness.
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