Today, I cheat a little on this countdown once more. See, this hero earns this spot not by anything she has ever done in game. No, this spot was not earned by being a hero IN the game, but rather, outside of the game. This is a hero whose contribution to gaming, not just in its industry but also in its culture, can never be overstated. This hero revolutionized the role of the video game hero, breaking several barriers, glass ceilings, and destroying stereotypes of all calibers, all in her debut. The number 5 hero is Samus Aran, from Metroid.
