7) Otacon
Every hero needs a sidekick, a partner in crime, a friend who has their back — Hal Emmerich, Otacon by codename, is Snake’s ever present man behind the scenes. From their first trouser soaked meeting in the presence of Gray Fox to the emotional scenes at the conclusion of MGS4, Otacon and Snake have built a unique, unbreakable bond.
Yet Otacon is far more than just Snake’s Mr dependable, he’s every bit a hero in his own right. Emmerich is anything but the quintessential tough guy, but what he lacks in brawn he makes up for with a big heart. Nerdy, easily frightened, and emotionally scarred from virtually all the woman in his life being killed, Otacon’s bravery to keep on keepin’ on serves as an important theme throughout the MGS saga.
For his bravery and valor in the face of hardship, and his helpful pointers whenever we got stuck, Otacon’s inspirational character and technical know-how trumps the preceding trio of ultra cool bad guys.
