Samus comes to mind. I don't know if she's a great role model since her games don't focus a lot on characterization or story. But she does represent...
We tend to talk about the marginalized nature of female leads in gaming, so who are some of the leading ladies people here consider to be great role...
I also love all of the operetic/stage play touches to the game, like how all the characters get a mini-intro when they first appear or how Mog or the...
You always have to start with a great first impression, and while visual effects are nice and all, for many people' it's those opening notes that get...