For years, any hero in the entertainment world, not just video games, was almost always male.Recently, however, heroines of various calibers have taken great stories by storm.This is our Top 10 of these iconic female video game characters.Let's face it, these days it's much more common to have a female protagonist in a game.Even when it was not so common, we had great constructions of female characters, as well as great secondary characters taking an unquestionable role.Central figures or “side-kicks”, we all have our favorite women in video games.This Top 10 of ours intends to list the ladies we liked to accompany on different adventures, not only as main characters, but also as companions, whether connoted as heroines or antagonists.Innocent, seemingly fragile, trapped in a demented city that floats on air, it's inevitable that we'll be compelled to help her escape Columbia in Bioshock: Infinite.However, as we play, we discover her true personality and her power to manipulate temporal "rips", culminating in a huge revelation later on.No wonder we feel so much empathy for this character.After all, it's not every day that we discover that we have such a spectacular daughter.The witch of the wilds is an unconditional companion of the Warden on his path.In addition to always having a caustic word or spell ready, Morrigan is also one of the companions' “voices of reason”.Owner of impressive power, her personality makes her a balanced figure.We invariably lean towards her in the romantic options of the story.Perhaps one of the ingredients of her success is the fantastic performance of actress Claudia Black who gives her voice.Another serious case of a fearless heroine, Valentine is a special agent of the mythical BSAA, ex-agent of the Raccoon City Police Department and ex-soldier of Delta Force, that is, a real “bad ass”.She appeared in several games but it was when she sacrificed herself to save her team, even being brainwashed but still recovering to save the day, that she became an icon.And in the midst of so much terror, she is still capable of humor.What more do we have to say?Another fantastic performance by actress Claudia Black, again making it unique.What makes Chloe so memorable isn't so much that she's Drake's love interest, because then Helena fills the gaps.It's just a chemistry with all the other characters, her determination, her rebellious spirit and sometimes her mystery, which only contributes to her becoming one of our favorite characters.It's a feat that stands out so well in a series filled with strong female characters.There are rare opportunities in which we follow the life story of a character.Aloy has a difficult childhood, forced to live as a refugee only because her world doesn't understand her.When the story expands, however, we realize that she is (only) the most important person ever for Humanity.Possessing unprecedented power, however, she prefers to use it, not to get revenge, but to help.Which makes her a great example of a hero.In a game with a very strong central character (which can even be female), it was difficult for a secondary character to stand out.But this Asari is much more than just an adventure companion.Smart, fighter, always with the best possible phrase to motivate everyone, Liara is one of those characters that we fight to please, because she simply deserves it.And no, she has nothing to do with the fact that she is one of Shepard's love interests.Don't be wrong if you think that Geralt of Rivia is the main figure in this franchise.The Witcher is the protagonist, yes, having his perspective of the plots of this fantastic story… But it is Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon who most interests us to follow, since she has in her hands the fate of everyone in Temeria.Her ancestral blood is both a weapon and a threat.Only her purity of spirit and humanity sets her apart from those who hunt her for the sheer lust for power.But there is always a sword in her hands!Many would say that Ellie is the star of this series.We don't even disagree.However, reaching the end of the second game, we were surrendered to this character.Built on anger, filled with a desire to reverse her injustices, Abby “grows” into us.We started by distrusting her, then we really hated her… but we ended up feeling a huge empathy for her story towards the end.The parallel with Ellie is what makes her emerge, turning perspectives and twisting the very meaning of the plot.Aside from John-117, this Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly the most interesting character in the series.Bungie has built an intelligent, fun and sometimes more human figure than many we come across.But it was 343 Industries that made it unforgettable, to the point of causing a stir with the developments of the last two games.Her relationship with the Master Chief is just fantastic.We really think the show will never be the same after it leaves (sorry, “Weapon”).This is our best image of the adventurous and fearless but fallible woman like all the others.Insightful, athletic and focused, the heroine of Tomb Raider never let us down, becoming a legendary grave robber.Of course, she was not always well portrayed, being often seen as a somewhat sexist symbol.That's exactly why we prefer Lara of recent times.She is, without a doubt, the most iconic female character in video games.