Here is the start of a new series of articles from the DCH
Pop Culture blog.
This is Assemble, where we look at several different
characters across multiple series to form a perfect team-up. Whatever the case
may be, whether it’s a fighting game roster or an RPG adventuring party, we’ll
find the best team for the job. In a change of style from the more long-form
articles featured here, these articles will be shorter entries, focusing on one
or two characters each, and spread out over time until the complete roster is
formed.
What would a fighting game be without a roster of several
different, powerful, and engaging characters?
In this batch of articles for Assemble, we will be assembling a fighting game
roster using characters from several different fighting games based on
different character archetypes. The picks will be based on where the characters
fit in terms of game mechanics and their place in the story and world of the
game. Only characters that originated in fighting games will be observed here.
That means no guest characters, no licensed fighting games (unless their roster
includes original characters), and no crossover titles. Finally, I’ll only be
discussing games or characters that I am at least somewhat familiar with. While
this means I won’t discuss all the fighting games out there, there should be at
least some variety from just the major titles.
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THE HERO
First up is The Hero. This is the main character of the
game, the face of the series, the one the big boss is destined to have an epic
fight against. Gameplay wise, this character has the most basic move-set of any
of the characters and is the most well-rounded character in terms of power. If
the game has a tutorial mode, this character will likely be the one used to
show new players how the game works.
Our pick for this character is the character who displays
the most heroic traits across their series. While there are
some characters that many would think fit this role because they do fight
against the main villains, it’s their secondary goal to becoming the greatest
warrior in the world. This character, however, makes it their main priority. It's their mission to stop the
main villain’s plans and keep the city/country/world/etc. safe.
Our pick for the Hero in our custom roster is…
Sol Badguy from Guilty Gear.
Despite his name, he is actually a heroic character. He
appears abrasive and aloof on the outside, but on the inside, he is constantly
worried about hurting anyone with his abilities. He is on a mission to stop the
Gears from threatening humanity and has the power to do so. What lands Sol
Badguy in this slot is not only the forces he’s up against, but also having the
power to take him on. Gears are artificially created superbeings meant to be
used as weapons of war and several of them are incredibly powerful. Sol is a
Gear himself, specifically a Prototype Gear, which just means he has the power
to take them on. He is a strong and powerful combatant and his sword, the
Fireseal, is able to use a built-in device to expel flames.
For going up against powerful foes and being strong enough
to take them head on, we are adding Sol Badguy to our custom roster.
ADDED!
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Honorable Mention: Ryu (Street Fighter)
Several people are probably going to wonder why Ryu from
Street Fighter, the most recognizable face in fighting games, didn’t make this
spot. While he does engage in heroic actions over the course of the series,
those heroic actions aren’t his main goal. His main goal is to become the
greatest fighter in the world, which, while a noble goal, means he falls just
short of actively heroic characters like Sol Badguy.
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What did you think about this article? Want to see what other characters get picked for this? What did you think about Sol Badguy getting placed above Ryu as a great example of a fighting game hero? Make your voice heard in the comments and make sure to come back for more entries in Assemble. Thank you for coming.
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