10 Video Game Characters Fans LOVE (That You Never See)
1. Cave Johnson - Portal 2
When you think of Portal 2, the first image that pops into your mind is likely GLaDOS and Chell. However, the first voice that comes to mind is definitely that of Cave Johnson.
Voiced by the legendary J.K. Simmons himself, Cave Johnson is the charismatic and morally ambiguous founder of Aperture Science. His quick wit, sharp tongue, and the attitude of a ruthless but comical entrepreneur make him one of the strongest and most memorable personalities in the entire Portal universe.
Cave perfectly accentuates the dubious nature of his own research company, which is why he leaves such a huge impact on you despite never appearing on screen. Pretty much every line of his can pass off as an inspirational quote or a point of concern for Aperture’s human resources department. That is, if Aperture actually had one...
In addition, the fact that he is just a voice from the past in the sequel only adds a layer of mystery to his already fascinating character. His “appearance” builds so much of the Portal series’ lore that you honestly couldn’t talk about it without mentioning him in every other sentence.
Cave Johnson is a man, a myth, and the guy who won’t take your lemons.