8 Manliest Characters In Gaming History

1. Isaac Clarke €“ Dead Space

Isaac Clarke Let€™s cut to the chase. Engineering is an inherently manly activity, filled with fire, danger and the ability to make giant metal behemoths with a toolkit and your bare hands. So really, I€™ve got a lot of respect for engineers €“ after all, our lives would be a lot worse without them, and I for one don€™t want to live in a world where we don€™t have bridges. Yet Isaac Clarke gets to stand out among his tool-wielding brethren for out-doing an army of space marines in his battles against violent, bladed aliens with nought but pluck and a mighty boot. Yes, Isaac manages to showcase that most manly skill €“ dealing with situations €“ and does it with aplomb when called upon. In the first Dead Space, all he has is his engineering toolkit, and he still does a bang-up job in subduing an extra-terrestrial threat. It does help that most of his equipment is used to cut up metal €“ and features freaking floating buzz-saws €“ but still, you€™ve got to take your hat off to the man. Not only does he partake in one of the manliest careers ever €“ space engineering €“ he comprehensively trumps a boatload of soldiers when push comes to shove. It€™s an impressive feat, and one to be celebrated. Agree or disagree? Feel free to comment!
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