Happy holidays to readers around the world. Today the piece honors the women who left a lasting mark on their game worlds, changing destinies and reshaping entire universes. Spoilers ahead for those who want to experience the journeys firsthand.
Elizabeth from BioShock Infinite
- Age: 20 years old.
Elizabeth wields the power to open portals to alternate dimensions, enabling rapid travel across realities.
In BioShock Infinite, released to celebrate its tenth anniversary on March 26, 2023, the narrative explores parallel worlds. Elizabeth begins to step through different universes to correct the missteps of her father. Her actions prevent countless crimes and the rise of brutal regimes, while she remains a pivotal companion rather than the central protagonist in the main campaign. The opportunity to play as Elizabeth comes in the Burial at Sea episodes.
About BioShock Infinite:
- Genre: action shooter
- Release year: 2013
Developed by Irrational Games
Publisher: 2K Games
All imagery and scenes related to Elizabeth are preserved in a gallery of screenshots in the game’s materials.
Bayonetta from the Bayonetta Trilogy
- Age: approximately 600 years old.
Special traits include an exceptionally long set of legs and a slender waist that contribute to her iconic silhouette.
Bayonetta, the fearless black-haired witch, confronts gods, demons, and cosmic forces across her adventures. Her actions topple the balance of power between celestial beings and infernal forces, especially with the events of the second and third installments. The ending of Bayonetta 3 raises questions about future conflicts and who sets the rules of the heavens and hell.
About the first Bayonetta game:
- Genre: action-adventure
- Release year: 2009
Developed by PlatinumGames
Publisher: Sega
All plot summaries are drawn from the franchise’s narrative arc, with visual references available in the series’ galleries.
Sarah Kerrigan from StarCraft
- Age: 27 years old.
Distinguishing features describe her insectoid form and immense combat prowess, often compared to a small army itself.
Sarah Kerrigan begins as a Terran ghost operative with powerful psi abilities. After a betrayal by her superiors, she is abandoned on a distant world. The Zerg transform her into the Queen of Blades, a fearsome hybrid who leads their swarm. Her leadership and tactics propel her to the forefront in the struggle to control the vast galactic conflicts. Kerrigan eventually defeats a dark force that threatened life itself, reshaping the fate of multiple civilizations.
About StarCraft:
- Genre: real-time strategy
- Release year: 1998
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Across the series, Kerrigan’s evolution remains a core focal point, echoed in the game’s cinematic moments and campaign arcs.
Rayne from BloodRayne
- Age: about 80 years old.
- A notable trait: a strong appetite for blood, with a magnetic pull toward male subjects.
Nickname: Bloody Mary
Rayne fights a fascist, occult-empowered regime in the first BloodRayne, reversing a brutal chapter of history through swift, stylish combat. In BloodRayne 2, she confronts a dangerous mastermind who uses a fog to plunge the world into darkness and unleash monsters on cities. Her actions disrupt the tyrant’s plan and force a rebalancing of power between vampires and humans.
About BloodRayne 2:
- Genre: action
- Release year: 2004
Developed by Terminal Reality
Publisher: THQ
Images and gameplay footage highlight Rayne’s distinctive vampiric style across the titles in the series.
Ciri from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Age: 21 years old.
- Distinctive feature: a cheek scar that tells a story of resilience and grit.
Nickname: Falcon
In Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher universe and the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ciri takes center stage as a powerful catalyst for change. Her destiny intertwines with ancient magic, and her actions prevent a grim fate for the world. By guiding her through peril, she helps stop the Wild Hunt and avert a perpetual winter that would erase the realms of Novigrad, Velen, and Nilfgaard from existence.
About The Witcher 3:
- Genre: role-playing game
- Release year: 2015
Developed by CD Projekt Red
Publisher: CD Projekt Red
Iconic moments and stunning visuals accompany Ciri’s journey, with a gallery of memorable scenes available in the franchise’s media.
Kaileena from Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and The Two Thrones
- Age: unknown. She exists from the moment the fate of time is altered.
Special trait: speaks with a voice that fans associate with a certain screen presence.
Kaileena, born from the Empress of Time mythos, appears first in Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and returns in The Two Thrones. Her actions influence the prince’s path and help steer him away from his darker impulses. In an alternate canon ending, she and the prince share a journey that leads to a more just horizon for their people. In The Two Thrones, she faces treachery but still guides the hero toward a wiser rule for Persia.
About Prince of Persia: Warrior Within:
- Genre: action-adventure
- Release year: 2004
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
The series’ voice work and character design give Kaileena a unique and memorable presence in the Prince of Persia saga.
Jaina Proudmoore from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Age: 26 years old.
Jaina appears as a capable sorceress who grows into a strategic leader during Warcraft III. Facing deception at the highest levels, she guides the alliance to safety, forming critical alliances with night elves and orcs. Her decisions help her allies overcome a cataclysmic invasion and push back the forces of the demonic Burning Legion. Jaina’s arc showcases resilience, diplomacy, and strategic vision in the face of overwhelming odds.
About Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos:
- Genre: real-time strategy
- Release year: 2002
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Her role resonates through the franchise’s lore and continued appearances in later titles and media.
Jill Valentine from Resident Evil
- Age: 23 years old.
Nickname: Jill Sandwich
Jill Valentine confronts the horror of a secret bioweapons facility. She uncovers Umbrella Corporation’s hidden experiments and fights to halt the spread of deadly viruses. Her persistence leads to decisive action against a sprawling conspiracy and safeguards countless lives as the story unfolds across multiple games in the Resident Evil series.
About Resident Evil:
- Genre: horror
- Release year: 1999
Developed by Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Her legacy remains a cornerstone of survival horror storytelling, with recurring appearances in fan art, lore, and game collections.
All visual material includes galleries and cinematic clips that celebrate these heroines and their impact across gaming worlds.
What heroine stands out to you the most from this list? Share your thoughts in the comments. And may the season bring renewal and joy to all players.
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Source: VG Times