15 Gaming Assassins We’re Glad Are Mostly on Our Side
Don't stab me!
Justin Carter
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Published: Nov 10, 2016 01:03 pm
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On the other end of the spectrum of gaming assassins, you’ve got Thane. Dapper and soft-spoken, the amphibious life taker ends up being surprisingly deep and tragic over the course of two games, and the fact that there’s no real way to change the tragic fate that awaits him makes him even more memorable.
He may have the move set of a certain secret order of gaming assassins, but Talion comes into his own almost right out the gate. Being dead is a good way to start, but it’s his Wraith abilities that make him a force to be reckoned with. When you can brand Orcs and take control of their minds, you definitely get a worthy reputation. A bodyguard turned wanted man didn’t stop Corvo from going around slitting throats. His mask makes anyone who cross his path completely unnerved, and the supernatural powers that he’s gained from the Outsider have turned him into a killing machine. Plus, he can control rats, which would make him deadly all on his own.
Usually when you think of assassins in gaming, they wear something flashy, like a hood or a mask to hide their face. Agent 47 is so ordinary looking that he blends into a crowd, which makes it all the more easier for him to wear disguises and inventively take out his targets. Who knows, he could be sitting next to you on the bus right now…
Zer0 is so cool.
Ninja? Cyborg? Maybe both?
Fun to play as him.
The newest assassin to join the lineup, Corvo’s daughter is more than just a palette swap. She comes with her own powers and weapons that make her a force to be reckoned with. Her weapons are the best that Dunwall has to offer, and being able to turn into a shadow creature and tear people in half doesn’t hurt, either. Is there a better and more likable assassin than HK-47? Well…yeah, but this one is a delight because of his deadpan nature and pure wickedness. He’s like a devil on your shoulder constantly wanting to murder in creatively twisted ways. You certainly couldn’t do better as far as gaming assassins are concerned than with HK-47, meatbags.
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Zevran Arainai (Dragon Age)
The Elven assassin may have had a rough start in meeting the Warden and Alistair by trying to kill them, but he does offer to make it up to you by joining your group, so there's that. You're right to be skeptical of his loyalty, but keeping him around proves in your favor, as long as you ignore his sketchy view of morality. Plus, he's not one to judge much, so you basically have someone who'll let you do whatever you please!
Corvo Attano (Dishonored)
A bodyguard turned wanted man didn't stop Corvo from going around slitting throats. His mask makes anyone who cross his path completely unnerved, and the supernatural powers that he's gained from the Outsider have turned him into a killing machine. Plus, he can control rats, which would make him deadly all on his own.
Deathstroke (Batman)
Say what you will about Batman: Arkham Origins, the fight against Deathstroke was some aces stuff. It's nice to go up against someone who can fully match the Dark Knight's skills, and playing as him in the challenge modes lets you feel the raw power behind the one-eyed assassin.
Agent 47 (Hitman)
Usually when you think of assassins in gaming, they wear something flashy, like a hood or a mask to hide their face. Agent 47 is so ordinary looking that he blends into a crowd, which makes it all the more easier for him to wear disguises and inventively take out his targets. Who knows, he could be sitting next to you on the bus right now...
Reaper (Overwatch)
Once on the side of the heroes of Overwatch as Gabriel Reyes, Reaper was caught in an explosion that left him close to death. An experimental procedure brought him barely back, and now he's a member of Talon and killing old Overwatch agents or participating in other assassinations. His skull mask is effectively creepy, and his dual shotguns make him someone you don't want to go up against.
Gray Fox (Metal Gear Solid)
The child soldier turned Cyborg Ninja has a tragic beginning and end to be sure, but the primary part of his life is one of taking lives. Erratic, yet helpful, his blade makes him a fearful person to go up against in the Metal Gear universe.
Widowmaker (Overwatch)
Snipers are crucial to gaming, and Widowmaker happens to be one of the best shots around. Even when she has to pull off crazy acrobatics, she'll always line up the shot and get her target.
Death's Hand (Jade Empire)
The leader of the Lotus Assassins, Hand is a fearsome man who gains respect from fear, and anyone who doesn't give him that respect don't live long, either dead or turned into a Golem. His true identity is laced in tragedy, to be sure, and players can choose a conclusion that leads him attempting to redeem himself. Or, he can be corrupted even further and have an even more fearsome appearance.
Ezio Auditore de Firenze (Assassin's Creed)
Still the best of the Assassins in Ubisoft's open world series, Ezio's journey from playboy to Assassin is one of the most compelling stories out there. What starts as a simple tale of revenge ends up being a man's journey into a larger war for the fate of the freedom of humanity. But above all else, he's still devoted to righting wrongs of the people.
Evie Frye (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)
Between her and her twin brother Jacob, Evie definitely stands out more. She's fully devoted to the war between the Assassins and Templars, and her tools make her all the more deadly in London. Who wouldn't want a zipline to get around town faster?
Kai Leng (Mass Effect 3)
Cerberus has no shortage of dicks--look at who runs them, after all--but Kai Leng is the biggest of them all. He always shows up at just the worst time and constantly mocks you for failing to stop him. Killing someone you despised never felt more satisfying.
Thane Krios (Mass Effect 2)
On the other end of the spectrum of gaming assassins, you've got Thane. Dapper and soft-spoken, the amphibious life taker ends up being surprisingly deep and tragic over the course of two games, and the fact that there's no real way to change the tragic fate that awaits him makes him even more memorable.
Emily Kaldwin (Dishonored 2)
The newest assassin to join the lineup, Corvo's daughter is more than just a palette swap. She comes with her own powers and weapons that make her a force to be reckoned with. Her weapons are the best that Dunwall has to offer, and being able to turn into a shadow creature and tear people in half doesn't hurt, either.
Zer0 (Borderlands 2)
Zer0 is so cool.
Ninja? Cyborg? Maybe both?
Fun to play as him.
HK-47 (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)
Is there a better and more likable assassin than HK-47? Well...yeah, but this one is a delight because of his deadpan nature and pure wickedness. He's like a devil on your shoulder constantly wanting to murder in creatively twisted ways. You certainly couldn't do better as far as gaming assassins are concerned than with HK-47, meatbags.
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Justin was a former Staff Writer for Twinfinite between 2014 and 2017 who specialized in writing lists and covering news across the entire video games industry. Sometimes a writer, always a dork. When he isn't staring in front of a screen for hours, he's probably reading comics or eating Hot Pockets. So many of them.
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Published: Nov 10, 2016 01:03 pm