Lara, Jade and Samus: 7 of the most badass female characters in gaming

Playable female characters in video games have been over-sexualised and under-represented for years. Recently, there has been greater attention drawn to this imbalance within the video game industry, and a drive to include more female characters as protagonists.

While on some levels I’m a little conflicted about writing this list,. There is a part of me that looks to these characters as strong and inspirational role models (insofar as you can consider a digital, fictional character a role model). While the term “strong female protagonist” is somewhat overused and ambiguous, it does provide us with an entry point to discuss some of the better female character portrayals in recent years.