10 Best Alternative Female Heroes In Video Games
8. Impa (The Legend Of Zelda)
After years of walking in Link's boots, we've come to understand that saving Princess Zelda is a thankless task. When we inevitably take a break from our quest to bet rupees on all sorts of minigames, though, who's out there picking up the slack?
Looking at her unyielding role in Breath of the Wild,
you might say Zelda is holding her own just fine - but what about all
those other times she needed constant supervision from the clutches
of evil?
Princess Zelda and Sheik, her harp-thrumming ninja alter-ego, have had plenty of spotlight over the years. It's about time we talked about Impa, Zelda's attendant and personal bodyguard.
When Link isn't around, Impa is the only one standing between Zelda and the imminent threat of kidnapping. Often portrayed as a young acrobat with tanned skin, and sometimes as a tranquil older woman, Impa's quiet wisdom makes it easy to overlook her importance in a series cast with outrageously bizarre characters.
Still, her family has been bound to the royal family's service for centuries. If it wasn't for our penchant for Bombchu Bowling, she might enjoy a little more success in her duties.