9 Badass Female Game Heroes That Changed Everything

9. Jade (Beyond Good And Evil)

Sadly not enough people have played Beyond Good And Evil in 2014, and despite a very lengthy development process we're nowhere nearer seeing the much discussed sequel either. However with an Xbox Live Arcade re-release in HD and one of the most devoted cult fanbases going behind it, Beyond's green-haired political activist Jade remains a character for the ages. Set in the beautifully animated world of Hillys, it featured a cast of characters where your best friend is a giant pig named Pey'J. Jade, Pey'J and her band of brothers then take the fight to the oppressive DomZ; a sinister organisation whose true intentions aren't made known until some way into the game when you're completely enamoured by the fantastic company you're now keeping. The game also featured a photography mode that complimented Jade's photojournalist skills as you were tasked with tracking down creatures for the sake of payment, adding a Pokemon-style element to the exploration. However, even though the gameplay was lightyears ahead of its time in some respects - whilst also occasionally dabbling in an Ocarina of Time-vibe for the combat - it's Jade's steadfast approach to her often dire situations that make her an incredibly strong unique benchmark for female character depictions.