🎮 Video Game Characters
Platformer mascots, RPG heroes, and indie darlings — video games span decades of instantly recognizable (and delightfully obscure) characters. Below are ideas grouped by how easy or hard they tend to be for the Genie.
Easy — the Genie usually nails these fast
Mascots and legends known even outside gaming circles.
Medium — takes a bit more work
Well loved within their franchises, but sharing traits with similar characters in the genre.
Hard — genuine challenges
Deep-cut protagonists, or ones easily confused with a similar archetype from another game.
Looking for more of a challenge across every category, not just games? See our 50 Characters That Stump the Genie post.
How to pick a video game character
Game characters are often defined by their abilities, their weapons, and their world rather than by dialogue. Many of the best-known figures are silent or speak very little, so the Genie's questions about speech, weapons, and setting are especially useful for this category.
Remember that many game characters appear in long-running series with several versions. Decide whether you are thinking of a particular game or of the character in general, and keep your answers consistent. If you want an extra challenge, try an enemy, a companion, or a character from an older or more obscure release.