Video games and the characters within are remembered for many things. Strong plot execution can cement a game in the annals of history, while memorable characters and their growth can stick with gamers long after the end credits roll. Visuals, sounds, and gameplay all rank as vital aspects of the success and longevity of any given game.
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All of this, however, pales in comparison to the unforgettable hairstyles of the most iconic characters in gaming. Whether an exercise in hyperrealism or an experiment with the abstract, the medium of video games is one place where styles exist in an infinite imagination.
10Honkai: Star Rail (Argenti)
One of the newest characters to be released into the expansiveHonkai: Star Railuniverse,Argentiis the embodiment of beauty. He serves the Aeon Idrila as a member of the Knights of Beauty, and his luscious, flowing crimson hair is reminiscent of the tantalizing locks ofDilucfromGenshin Impact.
As a playable 5-star character in Star Rail, Argenti mixes well with a number of team members, as his strikes are as smooth and flowing as his hair. Not only does he make for a great addition to the Star Rail roster, but Argenti is currently a top-tier physical damage dealer. He is not simply the pretty boy his mane would suggest.
Honkai: Star Rail
9Horizon: Forbidden West (Aloy)
Few redheaded characters are quite as recognizable as Aloy, the protagonist of the Horizon franchise. The sheer detail that wraps together her look has always been quite impressive and often sees itself within the works of cosplayers.
Aloy serves as a strong female protagonist in a post-apocalyptic setting from one of Sony’s best PlayStation exclusive franchises from developer Guerilla Games, and she is memorable on her own merits. Still, the attention to detail reminds gamers that a little extra care can take something as simple as hair and make it a strong asset to a character.
Horizon Forbidden: West
8Bayonetta
Very few characters throughout gaming history have as lengthy hair as the titularBayonetta. Fewer still have hair that transmutates into weapons as it kicks its way through the angel-infested streets of the fictional version of Vigrid.
Bayonetta’s hair is so wild that it can cover her entire body to pull off some of the most impressive melee feats. The iconic witch is known for many things, but the one thing that every gamer (and even plenty of non-gamers) recognizes is her raven weaponized hair. Imagine being walloped by that.
7Duke Nukem
Where would a list of iconic hairstyles be without mentioning the vulgar and crudeDuke Nukem? A relic of the first-person shooter genre and of times long gone, Duke Nukem left his mark on modern gaming.
While Duke Nukem Forever left more than a lot to be desired, the game played well knowing its time in the spotlight was up. Still, the blonde flat-top hair remains one of the most recognizable cuts in gaming history, and it pairs perfectly with the ugly mouth of the man it belongs to.
Duke Nukem Forever
6Far Cry 3 (Vaas)
The only thing more memorable than Vaas’ mohawk fromFar Cry 3is his impeccable character writing. In fact, Vaas was such an interesting character and villain that when he met his untimely demise so early in Far Cry 3, it left many players uninspired to finish up the game.
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Vaaswas executed so perfectly as a character, that the mohawk sitting atop stubble worked to enhance the terror he wrought. Few characters in gaming (or life, really) can pull off a mohawk without looking foolish, but Vaas’ unpredictable nature and chaotic eyes make him one of the greatest villains in gaming history.
5Cyberpunk 2077 (Jackie Welles)
On its own merit, Jackie Welles’ hair from Cyberpunk 2077 would make the list regardless. His appearance, however, is so in sync with the setting and atmosphere of Cyberpunk 2077 that it demanded to rank. He works a top knot with a patchy design that screams a fictional futuristic hairstyle.
Jackie was a bit of everything to everyone: a good friend, a lady’s man, and a kind-spirited soul. His samurai-inspired hairstyle fits his personality perfectly, which only further ingratiates him with the Cyberpunk player base. Poor Jackie did not deserve his fate, but the influence he instilled within V served to strengthen what initially launched as a broken experience.
Cyberpunk 2077
4Final Fantasy VIII (Seifer)
Seifer’s look is not wild, especially not for a Final Fantasy title. In fact, Seifer’s haircut is one of the most realistic Final Fantasy hairdos in the franchise. He works a slicked-back style that both humanizes and villainizes him, which is the perfect characterization for the troubled student and Sorceress Knight.
Seifer is lowkey one of the best antagonists in the Final Fantasy franchise due to the strong character building of VIII, and his inner battle to be both loved, respected, and, most importantly, accepted by others feeds well into this four-disc endeavor. While there is a world of other obnoxious hairstyles in gaming, Seifer sports one that is necessary for his character.
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3Resident Evil (Leon S. Kennedy)
As mentioned earlier, Duke Nukem’s hair was a casualty of a time long gone while also serving as a parody of late 80s and early 90s action heroes.Leon S. Kennedy’s parted boy band mop top is both wildly upsetting and perfect. Leon’s character has not changed in almost 20 years, which earns him a point for consistency.
There are few cuts that have influenced gaming quite like Leon S. Kennedy’s, and it is something seen often in the K-Pop world. Plenty of other horror games or parodies of Leon have existed for years, which further showcases how memorable his hairstyle is - for better or worse.
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2JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure: All Star Battle R (Josuke Higashikata)
Recognized in gaming and the world over in anime, Josuke Higashikata exhibits one of the finest hairstyles in gaming (and anime) history. Set with a pompadour and a swagger to match, Josuke’s iconic hairstyle stands out above the rest.
The jet-black pompadour resembles steel, which feels appropriate for the brawler. While his hair is the butt of much humor in the anime, he wears it with purpose and will punish any who mocks it. Apparently, pompadours are still a viable thing, but no one wears it with quite the swagger that Josuke Higashikata does.
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1Final Fantasy VII (Cloud Strife)
Perhaps it is the timing of Final Fantasy VII that has solidified Cloud Strife as one of the most iconic video game heroes of all time. Final Fantasy VII has stood the test of time, of course, and Cloud has continued to grow (more likable) as a character since he debuted in the late 90’s.
His spiky blonde hair was a thing of wonder and impossibility, earning comments from gamers and characters within the game itself. Heck, Zidane sees a sword resembling the Buster Sword in Final Fantasy IX and references Cloud by his hairstyle. Spiky and often blonde hair has almost become a staple of JRPGs (and they certainly populate many Square-Enix games), and plenty of games have either paid homage to Cloud’s spiky mane or parodied his intense do.
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