Comparison of 5 Female Characters in Video Games with Live-Action Versions
There are not as many female characters in video games as male characters. However, this did not make him any less popular. Starting from the game Tomb Raider (1996) which presented the legendary female character, Lara Croft, who has now been named the most influential female character in video games. it makes female characters in video games more popular. Even to inspire other game developers to create characters with similar characteristics.
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Now, the popularity of video games is also increasing. Due to its increasingly rapid development has made many people interested in paying attention. The popularity of video games has also made fans filmmaker adapt the story in a video game into a film. The adaptation also cannot be separated from a number of iconic female characters who are certainly one of them selling point of the film.
Although a number of adaptations of the female character received a good reception from the fans. However, there are some adaptations that many gamers don’t like. Especially if the appearance or characteristics of the character have been replaced or removed. You can compare it yourself in list The following is about 5 female characters in video games with versions: live action-his.
5. Chun-Li
Street Fighter fans may be familiar with this one character. Since his first appearance in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Chun-Li has won the hearts of fans. This is because of its iconic appearance and gameplay that has received praise from critics. Since then, Chun-Li has been named the most important character in the Street Fighter series and has often been named “the first lady of video games”
Its popularity is also expressed in the version live action played by actress Ming-Na Wen. Overall, her appearance isn’t much different, it’s just that the color of the clothes used in the version live actionit is red, while the original version is blue. Chun-Li’s role in the film was also praised by critics even though the film itself was not very successful, even being named one of the worst films in video games.
Chun-Li character version live action also briefly returned to the big screen in 2009 in the film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, played by Kristin Kreuk. However, in this film, Chun-Li’s appearance differs greatly from the previous version because the director of the film is more realistic and modern.
4. Mileena
Mileena is the first female character to have an antagonist role in the Mortal Kombat series. First appearing in Mortal Kombat II (1993), Mileena managed to gain popularity for her iconic appearance. Now, Mileena is often considered as Sex Symbol in the Mortal Kombat series. Especially in the game Mortal Kombat: Deception thanks to its impressive costumes revealing. This popularity makes Mileena often appear in adult magazines such as Playboy and FHM.
Mileena also appeared in the version live actionin the film Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, played by Dana Hee. Despite having a different design, Mileena’s version live action still has some aspects that look similar to the game version. Like the pink clothes and mask and two weapons sai which is iconic for Mileena’s character.
3. Yennefer
Although better known as a video game series from CD Projekt Red, The Witcher is actually based on a series of novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. Thanks to the interesting story, The Witcher achieved popularity in culture pop culture. Aside from the story, The Witcher is also known for its impressive variety of characters such as Yennefer who is one of the love interest of the main character, Gerard of Rivia. Its popularity was eventually adapted into a TV series developed by Netflix.
Yennefer’s appearance in version live action looks quite different. This is because in the TV series, Yennefer is played by Anya Chalotra who is of Indian and British descent. However, there are some aspects that are similar, such as his all-black outfit and his long jet-black hair.
2. Lara Croft
Talking about female characters in video games certainly cannot be separated from one of the most legendary female characters, Lara Croft. First debut in the game Tomb Raider (1996), since then Lara Croft has grown in popularity thanks to her impressive appearance. This makes Lara Croft crowned as the most influential female character in the history of video games until it was adapted into a feature film.
On version live actionher, Lara Croft played by actress Angelina Jolie. Although the film received an unfavorable reception, the role of Angelina Jolie was appreciated by the critics. This is because its appearance looks almost the same as the game version. Such as long hair in a ponytail, short pants, sleeveless shirt and two pistols which are his main weapons. Lara Croft is also re-adapted into the film live action in 2018. However, that version is played by Alicia Vikander and her appearance is closer to Lara Croft’s version of Tomb Raider Reboot.
1. Ada Wong
Since its initial release in 1996, the Resident Evil series has continued to achieve success even today. This success is of course thanks to the unique gameplay and background story. Not only the story and the setting, but franchise Capcom’s property is popular thanks to various iconic characters, one of which is Ada Wong, who first appeared in Resident Evil 2. memoriable making it adapted into the film Resident Evil: Retribution, starring Li Bingbing.
Her appearance is also quite similar to the game version, such as a red dress, short black hair, and a gun holster tied to her right leg. Unfortunately, the Resident Evil film series received a lot of criticism from fans because the story was considered not as good as the game version. However, the Resident Evil film series continued to achieve success until it had 6 sequels.
Those are 5 female characters that have been successfully adapted into the version live action. Although some adaptations received a good reception, not a few adaptations that received a lot of criticism from critics and fans. Especially if the adapted character is iconic and very crucial for the game series. However, this can be used as a lesson for filmmaker others to be better at adapting characters, especially female characters in video games.
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