Best Nintendo Video Games for protagonist appeal

#1

Yoshi remains exceptionally expressive, adorable, and easy to root for. His reactions to creatures and discoveries give the otherwise light story much of its personality.

#2

Ditto was praised as a lovable, funny protagonist whose odd transformations became a major source of charm.

#3

Protagonist appeal was high, with DK described as endearing, expressive, goofy, and personality-rich.

#4

Kirby himself remained appealing, with one reviewer describing the character as a source of joy.

#5

Reviewers respond very positively to the protagonist appeal, describing it as a notable strength of the overall experience.

#6

Melinoë is generally liked as a protagonist, though one reviewer finds her a bit too perfect and another prefers the first cast.

#7

Protagonist appeal was mostly positive around Zelda’s central role, though one review criticized how the Construct displaced her.

#8

Baby Mario's design lands well with the small number of reviewers who discuss him directly. The character is considered cute and visually charming even when the surrounding Adventure mode is...

#9

Samus's silence hurt protagonist appeal for some reviewers when cutscenes and direct questions made her seem oddly passive.

#10

The silent child protagonist is functional rather than charismatic, and at least one assessment finds that old-fashioned blank-slate lead irritating.