Summary
- Playing as overpowered video game characters who obliterate enemies remains endlessly satisfying.
- The combat systems in games like Batman: Arkham Trilogy create a highly engaging superhero experience.
- Video game characters like Cloud Strife showcase immense strength and power, defining OP gameplay.
There's something inherently satisfying about controlling overpowered video game characters who can mow through a ton of enemies with relative ease. The power these characters wield in combat is something that fans will never get bored with.
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If players want to enjoy a stressbuster after a long day, then controlling the following overpowered video game characters will make things right as rain. The catharsis of using everything from brute force to superhuman powers and smashing enemies to a pulp never gets old.
Batman
A One-Man Wrecking Crew In The Arkham Games
Batman: Arkham Trilogy
- Released
- October 13, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
The Arkham games introduced a combat system that turned Rocksteady into the stuff of legends. It also helped players feel like an almost invulnerable superhero as they used Bruce Wayne's incredible martial arts skills to counter and smash enemies to a pulp.
The wealth of tools in Batman's arsenal slowly grows throughout the trilogy. This reaches a point where players can take out multiple enemies in one go with a fear takedown or pull off some of the most over-the-top takedowns as goons fall by the hundreds to Batman's punches and kicks.
Cloud Strife
One Of The Most Powerful Final Fantasy Protagonists Of All Time
Final Fantasy 7
- Released
- January 31, 1997
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Final Fantasy 7 is a game full of powerful party members (and some horrid duds) that players can use in their party to great effect. While Cloud is a party member that can't be taken out of the party, this isn't necessarily a bad thing because of how powerful he is.
He boasts incredible strength and powerful Limit Breaks that can decimate boss health bars in no time. The brief period where he's not in a party is agonizing, since players will realize just how many times this OP character has come in clutch in some of the game's more challenging fights.
V
This Merc Can Become A Whirlwind Of Destruction In No Time
Cyberpunk 2077
- Released
- December 10, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
There's a reason why Update 2.0 had to rebalance Cyberpunk 2077's combat mechanics somewhat, since V could become an unstoppable blur of death at higher levels. Even now, players who form great builds and utilize appropriate perks will be able to cut and shoot down foes in style.
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The catharsis of clearing an entire room of foes in a flow state never fades and makes Cyberpunk 2077's combat more satisfying than it has any right to be. From unleashing simple attacks to becoming a parkour-combat god, the sense of godly progression in this game is unmatched.
Master Chief
Becomes An Unstoppable Demon In The Eyes Of The Covenant
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- Released
- November 11, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Violence, Blood and Gore, Language
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
It speaks volumes that a single soldier could strike fear in the hearts of an entire invading force. After the Master Chief spends a long time smashing through the many foes standing in his way, the Covenant eventually start calling him the Demon because of how OP he is.
Sure, players may struggle in some encounters, but the vast majority of enemies will quake in their boots when they see this iconic character gunning for their heads. It enables a power fantasy that every Halo player will love experiencing as they thwart the evil plans of invading forces time and time again.
Alex Mercer
His Powers Make Him A Force To Be Reckoned With
Prototype
- Released
- June 9, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Genre(s)
- Action, Open-World
Prototype is the perfect open world for players who want to enjoy a power fantasy for the ages. The sheer number of combat moves players can unlock is silly, so much so that some button combos end up being ridiculously hard to pull off.
It speaks volumes of Prototype's malleable combat system, where players can make enemies explode in gory displays of strength as they lay waste to anything standing in their way. Alex Mercer is a one-man wrecking crew who single-handedly turns Prototype into the edgy game every teenager dreams about.
Playa
This Protagonist Becomes Ridiculously Strong With Superpowers
Saints Row 4
- Released
- August 20, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Open-World
Saints Row 4 is when the game reaches new levels of stupidity. Players are stuck in a simulation of Steelport after aliens take over, with Playa having access to several superpowers to make the game's combat more trivial than ever.
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Running around at super-fast speeds and using super strength to tear enemies apart means that players will never need to drive a car or use weapons ever again. It may seem antithetical to the design approach of previous Saints Row games, but the franchise was never about being consistent — it was always about causing chaos and mayhem.
Kratos
A God Killer Who Is Unstoppable When He Puts His Mind To Something
God of War
- Released
- April 20, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
Kratos is one of the greatest video game characters of all time. This mortal ascends to godhood after showing just how strong his thirst for vengeance is, killing almost every god of Olympus in brutal displays of strength.
Even after calming down and trying to be a better role model for his son, Kratos never stops showing off his strength whenever he's called into the fray. This is why many people consider him to be one of the most OP video game characters of all time, and understandably so.
The Doom Slayer
Doomguy's Strength Is Off The Charts
DOOM
- Released
- May 13, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Ever since Doom became one of the most popular and important video games of all time, the legacy of the Doom Slayer continues to grow. The reboot did a great job of adopting a show-don't-tell approach when it came to the protagonist's legacy; the sequels can't stop glorifying this character every chance they get.
Regardless, that should take nothing away from just how ridiculously powerful the Doom Slayer is. He uses an array of weaponry to blast the demons of hell to smithereens and makes them fear for their lives when this monster arrives to slay them.
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