The Femme Fatales of Video Games Quiz

Answer: England

The character of Lara Croft is found in the 1996 video game "Tomb Raider". This voluptuous English archeologist can be found venturing through ancient ruins and dangerous tombs around the world. One of the most successful video games of all time, this action game and its beautiful heroine have been featured in almost a dozen video games, movies, comic books, novels, and theme park rides.

It is possible that this character has become the most recognizable female character to have arisen from the world of video games.

Answer: Half-Life 2

Alyx Vance is the daughter of Eli Vance, one of the main characters in the original "Half Life" game. Usually seen carrying a gun and accompanied by her dog, Alyx Vance may be one of the toughest females in the video game world. Her multiple skills make her an invaluable part of the team. First released in 1998, the "Half Life" games quickly grew to be one of the most popular games in the arena of science fiction first-person shooter video games.

Answer: Commander Shepard

"Mass Effect" is a role-playing action game that features a very interesting character named Commander Shepard. In this futuristic action game this character can be made to your desire. Gender, race, and whether the character is good or evil is all up to the player. The female version of this character is often called "FemShep", and while definitely female, she is not overly feminine.

Answer: Resident Evil

Jill Valentine is a fine example of a powerful female character, that retains her femininity while being brave and relentless. This "Resident Evil" is portrayed as being part of the "S.T.A.R.S. Task Force" as an explosives expert. "Resident Evil" is usually described as a survival horror video game.

It features evil monsters and zombies along with scary locations. Valentine fights her way through in an attempt to reach the next level or location.

Answer: False

This is completely incorrect. Elena Fisher is an American journalist, and television personality who is portrayed as the love interest of the lead character Nathan Drake. She provides support and information to Nathan Drake is the support to her treasure hunting boyfriend as they travel around the world uncovering various ancient mysteries.

Answer: Jade

Jade is a video game character from the "Mortal Kombat" series of games. She was first seen in "Mortal Kombat II" in 1993. She is a loyal supporter and bodyguard to Princess Kitana in this immensely popular science/fantasy game.
She is one of the most popular female characters in the video game world and has grown into one of the most powerful characters in the game.

Answer: False

First appearing in 1986, Samus Aran is an intergalactic bounty hunter that appears in the "Metroid" series of video games. She is portrayed as a cybernetically-enhanced human in this action-adventure game set in the future. In the beginning players many players thought this character was male, but once you play for a short time it is revealed that the person under the Samus Aran is actually an athletic young woman.

In the beginning, she usually appears in a "Power Suit" that hides most of her features.

In the more modern versions of the game she is portrayed in much more revealing attire as she travels around the universe, trying the save the world from the evil forces who are attempting to conquer it.

Answer: Final Fantasy

The lovely powerhouse known as "Lightning" can be seen in the Final Fantasy XIII game. Unlike her predecessors in earlier versions of the game, she is not a ultra-feminine, helpless girl that needs to be protected. This character is strong, powerful, and independent.

This fantasy game is centered around the battles of good vs. evil and the internal struggles between characters. Many of the characters from this game have names that originated in mythology, history, and pop culture.

Answer: StarCraft

Known as the "Queen of Blades" Sarah Kerrigan can be described as a psychic ghost in the science-fiction, strategy video game series known as "StarCraft". She is often depicted as a medusa-like female, but she has the ability to change forms depending on the situation.

She is considered by many to be one of the greatest female villains in the world of video gaming. The other three video games are made for small children.

Answer: Glove

One of the main characters in the role-playing video game "Final Fantasy VII", Tifa Lockhart is an unusual mix of characteristics. She appears to be deceptively strong, but is also emotionally shy. In some parts of the game she appears to have an unfulfilled mothering streak. She uses her powerful gloves to battle the evil forces of the world.