10 Best Video Game Side Characters Who Made Everything Better
7. Tifa Lockheart - Final Fantasy VII
When Final Fantasy VII launched in 1997, many a fan of the series was treated to a host of memorable characters. The efforts of the Avalanche rebel group are shown off through its characters, who are all distinctive and engaging in their own way.
Tifa Lockheart is one of the most popular. She serves the main brawler of the group, getting up close and personal to deliver the damage. Her interactions with Cloud and the rest of the team made for a very engaging component of the wider story.
What's surprising about Tifa's character is that she was originally intended to be a background character. In early drafts of the game's script, she was meant to be a source of emotional support for the group, interacting with them after completing quests.
This element is still present in her character, but the developers saw fit to make her a main party member.
Not only skilled in brawling, Tifa is a very caring individual, bringing a more heartfelt presence to the party. At the time she stood alongside Lara Croft as commanding presence in the gaming landscape. Thanks to the efforts of Final Fantasy VII Remake, we're sure to see a new side to the character going forward.