Which game character/s do you consider brilliantly created in terms of either looks or concept?

[Mirroga]

In my opinion, the Striders and the dropships/gunships are special mentions of wonderful design concept of synths (life forms turned machine). But I gotta give it to the Big Daddy. Big Daddies would be a simple bodyguard concept. But being present in a game in past time and in underwater setting, I just loved the design of these monstrosities, especially the Bouncer-type.

 

[Cuniculus]

Gordon Freeman. He's awesome because he has next to no character development at all, yet everyone loves him. Now that's DAMNED good design there.

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

Max Payne. His wife and baby are killed...he goes crazy. That's awesome...I've been giving this answer alot lately.

 

[majeh13]

I'm still going to think Cloud very loudly, but I just saw the trailer for The Saboteur yesterday and felt I should mention the main character Sean Devlin. Dude's out there sticking it to the Nazis, hiding in brothels and actually smokes, which is rare to see in anything these days. Add to the fact that he's actually based on someone makes his character even better.

 

[Kajt]

The Helghast, just look at them!

Spoiler

 

[FinalHeart95]

Gordon Freeman. He's awesome because he has next to no character development at all, yet everyone loves him. Now that's DAMNED good design there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slRsexrhbG8

They. Won't. Stop. Saying. His. Name.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

The Arbiter, he has true motivation for his actions, and is a complex character unlike some....*cough gordon freeman cough*

 

[Kajt]

Gordon Freeman. He's awesome because he has next to no character development at all, yet everyone loves him. Now that's DAMNED good design there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slRsexrhbG8

They. Won't. Stop. Saying. His. Name.

I love that video.

Bla bla bla, Mr. Freeman.

 

[SquirrelPants]

Emus. They're just...Oh wait, this is games stuff only...>_>

I've always liked the character designed in Final Fantasy III on the DS. They're bad 3D models, but they way they're designed, they're kind of cool.

Then, in design, there's Master Chief. He just looks friggin' cool. Or at least he used to, until I played Halo and realized how much I hated him as a character.

Yes, Big Daddies are awesome.

Zoey from L4D, as well. The way she's put into pretty dark environments in a middle of a zombie attack kind of draws the eye to her. Not because she's sexy, but because her outfit and personality really contrast what's going on.

 

[K3]

In my opinion, the Striders and the dropships/gunships are special mentions of wonderful design concept of synths (life forms turned machine). But I gotta give it to the Big Daddy. Big Daddies would be a simple bodyguard concept. But being present in a game in past time and in underwater setting, I just loved the design of these monstrosities, especially the Bouncer-type.

I loved the overall feel of the Half-Life 2 enemies, especially the Striders. Also the Big-Daddy's are one of my all time favorite characters, be it from films or games, because they have so much character for something that has very little narrative or actual emotional background.

For me it has to be SHODEN from System Shock 2. Just downright unique.

 

[NeutralDrow]

Hmm...I'm tempted to say Shiki Tohno. He's one of the most unassuming and laidback characters ever. While simultaneously being literally the most lethal thing on Earth.

 

[The Great JT]

Psychonauts. Just...Psychonauts.

 

[kiltmanfortywo]

I was going to say something like big daddies or Fontaine/Atlas, but then I remembered the joy of psychonauts. BUY IT!!!

 

[RagnorakTres]

The Helghast, just look at them!

Spoiler

Ahem. May I direct you to the original Helghast. <spoiler=Lone Wolf is awesome>http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Helghast.jpg
As to my pick for best designed character? I...honestly have no idea.

 

[goldenjester]

I'm gonna go with Raziel from the Legacy of Kain series.
Seriously, not only does he look pretty frickin' sweet, but he devours souls.
Tasty.

 

[Arkhangelsk]

The Prince of Persia from Sands of Time and the Dark Prince from Two Thrones.

 

[x434343]

I choose Alex Mercer, from Prototype.