By focusing on the daughter of one of the best science fiction characters ever, The Creative Assembly treads carefully and creates a character that even her mother would be proud of.

Oh, you want to play with Bayonetta? Your deathwish. Everyone's favorite stripper witch returns with the same over-the-top insanity and penchant for murder, and the plot of the new game allows her to show emotion not unlike a human. Does it better than Dante did in his first sequel, too.

One of the best portrayals of a law officer doing what it takes to solve his case, despite his peers' suspicion towards his past and overwhelming odds.

He just wants to help. Why does everyone have to be such a dick to him?

After taking Princess Kenny's aid for granted throughout the game, last-minute reveals show the tragic depths of her life. The sense of loss and betrayal is profound, so much so that you can't be blamed for wanting the best for her, even during the final boss.

The most polite genocidal dictator ever depicted in gaming.

The aftermath of the Camp Omega infiltration has left Snake a broken man, and we can only assume things aren't going to get better in The Phantom Pain. The selflessness and courage of this true patriot is exactly what drove him to become the villian that gamers saw in Metal Gear 1 and 2.