The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recently stirred up headlines by conducting a poll to determine the most iconic video game character of all time. Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series emerged victorious, garnering the top spot in the poll.

Celebrating Game Characters


Lara Croft - Tomb Raider.


The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recently stirred up headlines by conducting a poll to determine the most iconic video game character of all time. Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series emerged victorious, garnering the top spot in the poll. However, it's worth noting that the sample size of approximately 4,000 voters may not fully represent the gaming community's diverse opinions.

The top 20 ranking of video game characters is quite eclectic. Mario, Agent 47, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Sackboy secured notable positions in the list. Interestingly, there seems to be a trend of recent characters gaining prominence, with party members from Baldur's Gate 3 like Shadowheart and Astarion making appearances. Additionally, Kazuma Kiryu's inclusion highlights the growing popularity of the Like a Dragon series in the West, reflecting changing gaming preferences over time.

Here's a glimpse of the top 20 ranking:

1. Lara Croft
2. Mario
3. Agent 47
4. Sonic the Hedgehog
5. Sackboy
6. Pac-Man
7. Link
8. Master Chief
9. Kratos
10. Shadowheart
11. Arthur Morgan
12. Pikachu
13. Minecraft Steve
14. Solid Snake
15. Crash Bandicoot
16. Cloud Strife
17. Astarion
18. Kazuma Kiryu
19. Ellie Williams
20. Nathan Drake