

Just like the first game NieR: Automata is a game all about characters, in particular the YoRHa androids 9S and 2B. Second Runner-Up: 2B – NieR: Automata Best Video Game Characters of 2017 She went from just a second Nathan Drake to a character with depth and feelings, who’s a good friend, family member and excellent adventurer.Ĭhloe finally got her chance to shine in the sun after being gone since Uncharted 2, and the performance from Claudia Black, as well as the excellent writing for the character, all helped mold this unforgettable heroine (as well as her partner in crime). Chloe, in particular, wrecks shop in that department. You’re not only playing it because it’s more Uncharted, but because of the characters. It might be a mouth-full, but it’s definitely a good summary of the game. In fact, the entire standalone expansion could have just been called Uncharted: Two Badasses Walk Around Being Badasses And Find Solace In Their Budding Friendship – The Game. She’s just the fun loving rascal archetype, but in a badass character. She may not be new to the scene, but The Lost Legacy brought Uncharted fans more of what we were all desperately craving: Chloe Frazer. Honorable Mention: Chloe Frazier – Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Best Video Game Characters of 2017 And while Gravity Rush 2 isn’t a perfect game, just experiencing its beautiful watercolor-like world alongside Kat at least one time is worth the price of admission. I’m not sure how the developers managed to make a character so likable and cheerful without being super extra and annoying about it but the did it. That said, for every moment that you want to throw your controller in frustration over something stupid Gravity Rush 2 is making you do, there’s an even more powerful moment in the story where you fall in love with Kat’s infectious personality all over again.

Yes, Gravity Rush 2 improves on a lot, but it also takes some steps back with some frustrating segments such as grossly out of place stealth missions. Her personality is such that she carries an experience that wasn’t always as smooth as the first one. She is one of the most charming and believably optimistic characters you’ll ever come across in video games. I’m pretty sure its physically impossible to dislike Kat from Gravity Rush 1 and 2.
