10 Video Game Characters Better Than EVERYONE Expected

All these years removed from the original Resident Evil 2, it's easy to forget that the initial reaction to protagonist Leon S. Kennedy wasn't exactly glowing. 

To many, this wet-around-the-ears Raccoon City cop seemed like a bit of a drip - at least compared to the insanely cool likes of Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine from the first game.

But it didn't take long for Leon to grow on fans - his awesome, iconic R.P.D. outfit does a lot of the heavy lifting, but he's also got a warmer personality than the game's opening might suggest, ensuring he's ultimately far more engaging a protagonist than Chris.

Leon also got a serious style upgrade for the brilliant Resident Evil 4, where he categorically became the series' fan favourite character - a title he's confidently retained ever since.

Given the early concerns that Leon would basically be a lame, goofball substitute for Chris, he's soared far beyond surely even Capcom's expectations.