10 Hottest Video Game Girls Ever

Dante may be a smart mouthed demon hunter, but Lady here is a hot one. She shows up on the scene in Devil May Cry 3 wearing a schoolgirl outfit and hefting a missile launcher. In addition to the heavy weaponry, she's a freelance demon hunter with her own mission. Vengeance. Nothing brews passion more in anyone than the drive for revenge, and the hatred Lady has for her father, Arkham, shines brightly in her different colored eyes. That's why she rounds out our list of 10 hottest video game characters.

In the complex and engaging story of Final Fantasy VII, Aerith Gainsborough plays a pivotal role. Her character is so endearing and beautiful, that she became the center piece for one of the most emotionally charges scenes in the game. When Cloud lowers her into the lake, it is truly a gaming moment and one of the many in that Final Fantasy story. Aerith is adorable but strong, and with her journey of self-discovery and sacrifice, Sephiroth can finally be vanquished. Also, who wouldn't want a girl with magical powers after her death?

Of all the women in Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning is by far the most brooding and complicated. With her combination of a fold-out sword-gun and brooding introverted personality, Lighting has an intriguing allure. Unlike many women in video games, her clothes are still sexy without being absurdly skimpy. She's one of those girls that you'd be afraid to approach at a bar because you knew she could beat the snot out of you, but you still do anyway because you've heard her quiet voice and saw that short crop of pink hair. Her cold personality only serves to keep you more intrigued. Wouldn't it be nice to have a girl who could sword fight with you as well?

Another member of the Final Fantasy VII crew has strutted her way into our list of the 10 hottest video game characters. Another strong female protagonist, Tifa is integral in the fight against Sephiroth. In addition to her strength, this leggy lady made it onto our list with her choice set of simple clothes and unfailing loyalty to her childhood friend. That's the kind of girl you want to keep around. Don't believe that she's hot enough to make our list? Tifa was also named the pin-up girl of the "cyber generation" by The New York Times.

Every guy likes a bit of a bad girl, and Chloe Frazer from Uncharted 2 fits the bill quite nicely. This dark haired bombshell will literally blow you away. Seriously, she carries a pair of guns. Chloe has that enticing British accent to add to the mystique. She's a woman who will either love you or betray you. You'll never really know which, and you won't care.

Bayonetta is a witch with sexy librarian glasses and long legs who bleeds rose pedals and uses her magic hair for clothing that she has to "rearrange" when she shapeshifts. We think we've said enough. Bayonetta deserves to be one of the 10 hottest video game characters ever.

Another alum of the Nathan Drake school of dating is Elena Fisher. She is like the Bond girl that keeps coming back from movie to movie. She's smart, she's dangerous, she's fearless, and she's hot. She's so hot that she can even make Nathan Drake speechless at times, and he's never without a wise crack. This reporter would be willing to come along with you on any adventure no matter how dangerous or dirty. We're sure she cleans up nice as well.

Still seen as the ultimate in female video game badass, Lara Croft makes shooting animals and looting tombs look oh so sexy. She is the female Indiana Jones. She's fierce, independent, dangerous, and quite acrobatic. She's an icon of hotness in the video game world. With her new iteration coming out soon, you'll get to experience how this amazing lady found her feet as an adventurer and learned to hold her own against all sorts of baddies. I'm not sure she was ever prepared for the dinosaurs though.

It is written that the the daughter of a Maharajah will always be a foxy lady. When Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time came out on the PS2, XBOX and Gamecube, it had been awhile since we'd seen any strong women that weren't just easy on the eyes. Farah is beautiful, mysterious, cunning, and smart. She has everything to intrigue a Prince and more. Not only is she a sight for sore eyes, she drives the story along with each graceful stride and swish of her dress.

Here we have the person of desire for millions of Links. The woman who, no matter how many times she's reincarnated, kidnapped, or imprisoned, we will always come after her. Zelda. Princess Zelda is unparalleled in her beauty which is only complimented by her strength and purity of heart. She is a woman incapable of betrayal and always has the best interest of everyone else at her heart. That being said, that doesn't mean that she isn't without her own womanly wiles. She's donned many disguises and used her magic to help destroy the evil constantly besieging Hyrule. How many gamers have been able to resist falling in love with this pointy eared princess? None.