8 Video Game Characters Who Look They Could Do With A Drink

5. Gordon Freeman (Half Life)

There is no sense in denying that Gordon Freeman is single-handedly one of the unluckiest and luckiest characters in recent gaming history. Having survived a devastating catastrophe caused by a scientific experiment he was part of, he is smack in the middle of an alien invasion/conspiracy. He has to put up with not only teleporting aliens, but military personnel looking to cover up the disaster. This is a guy who simply cannot catch a break. While him being the "right man in the wrong place" does elevate him to a sort of hero status, it also draws attention to him from people and creatures he'd rather not encounter, thank-you-very-much. Even after he escapes the facility where the original accident occurred, he's still no closer to going home. Over the course of both games, he is shot at, beaten, swarmed over, imprisoned and chased all of which is sure to work up a thirst. Fortunately he does have some friendly contacts. Mostly scientists mind, but you know those guys can brew up a good organ-shrivelling beverage.