10 Greatest Black Characters In Video Games

10. Sheva Alomar - Resident Evil 5

Whilst being one of the most critically panned games in the franchise, Resident Evil 5 certainly had a few highlights, one of which was protagonist Sheva Alomar. Equal parts strength and beauty, Alomar is the perfect zombie-fighting sidekick.

While only appearing in the one game, Alomar left a lasting impression. Contrary to many women in video games at the time, she is tough, athletic and can hold her own against the men in the industry.

Accompanying Chris Redfield throughout his journey in West Africa during the events of the game, Alomar is just the person you’d want at your side in such a place. She is an extremely capable fighter, intelligent (as apparent through her backstory) and fiercely loyal. Even her AI was programmed well for the time, offering the player much needed help and ammo when needed and getting out of the way when not.

Sheva Alomar is the antithesis of a damsel in distress. Being such a robust woman without sacrificing her femininity, she set the bar at the time for how women should be depicted in video games. A badass through and through.