Video games are no longer dominated by men in the leading roles. In fact, a leading lady is often a big selling point these days. We've put together the 10 best gaming heroines of all time. Can you guess who has taken the top spot?
Not only was Elaine Marley more than a vapid love interest, she was governor of Melee Island and serves as one of the best female comedy characters in gaming history. Sure she's regularly being kidnapped by LeChuck, but her come-backs set her apart from the typical damsel-in-distress.
Stand-Out Trait: Lines like "Let's face it, LeChuck. You are an evil, foul-smelling, vile, co-dependent villain and that's just not what I'm looking for in a romantic relationship right now."