1. Master Chief
   Link
2. Mario
   Lara Croft

Introduced in 1981, Mario, previously known as Jumpman, is the titular protagonist of the Mario series. He is a short Italian plumber who is identified by his brown hair, mustache, blue overalls, red long-sleeved shirt and matching cap with his signature M written on it.

1. Luigi
   Duke Nukem
2. Pac-Man
   Ganondorf

Luigi is the younger twin brother and sidekick of the series' protagonist, Mario. He has a tall, lean appearance and, like his brother, sports brown hair and a mustache. He wears blue overalls with a bright green long-sleeved shirt and a matching cap with his signature L.

1. Bowser
   Master Chief
2. Kitana
   Kratos

Bowser, also known as King Bowser Koopa, is the central villain of the series and the archenemy of the titular character. He is a bipedal tortoise with yellow skin, a large, green shell with yellow spikes, razor-sharp teeth, a patch of red hair and sharp horns protruding from his head.

1. Solid Snake
   Princess Peach
2. Scorpion
   Max Payne

Princess Peach, also referred to as Princess Peach Toadstool, is the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom and the series' primary damsel-in-distress. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and her primary outfit consists of a long pink dress with short puffy sleeves and long white gloves.

1. Sarah Kerrigan
   Cloud Strife
2. Yoshi
   Megaman

Yoshi is an anthropomorphic dinosaur, Mario and Luigi's sidekick and a tritagonist in many games. He has green skin, a white belly and red ridges on his back. He is able to grab objects with his tongue, which he then swallows and transforms into spotted eggs that can be thrown at enemies.

1. Cortana
   Pac-Man
2. Pikachu
   Toad

Toad is a humanoid mushroom and longtime servant and attendant of Princess Peach, who frequently tries to protect her despite his cowardice. He has tanned skin, white pants, brown shoes, a white mushroom cap with red spots and a blue vest lined with yellow.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog
   Wario
2. Link
   Agent 47

Wario is the counterpart of Mario, who started as an antagonist but later developed as an anti-hero, eventually becoming the protagonist of his series. He is identified by his short stature, large, pink nose, zig-zag mustache, purple overalls, green shoes, yellow shirt and matching cap with a W.

1. Kratos
   Waluigi
2. Samus Aran
   Megaman

Waluigi is the partner of Wario and the counterpart and rival of Luigi, who he frequently antagonizes. Unlike his partner, he has a tall and lanky frame and wears his signature grey overalls paired with a purple shirt and cap, yellow-orange shoes and white gloves. His cap has an upside-down L.

1. Duke Nukem
   Ganondorf
2. Master Chief
   Toadette

Toadette is the female counterpart of Toad. She has a pink cap and pigtails decorated with white spots, a red vest lined with gold worn over a pink shirt, white shorts and brown padded shoes.

1. Bowser Jr.
   Lara Croft
2. Scorpion
   Kitana

Bowser Jr., also known as Koopa Jr. in Japan, is the son of Bowser, the heir of the Fire Kingdom and the series' secondary antagonist. Like his father, he has yellow skin, a green shell with spikes, red hair in a ponytail and a desire to kidnap Princess Peach and defeat Mario.

1. Cortana
   Solid Snake
2. Daisy
   Max Payne

Daisy, also called Princess Daisy, is the ruler of Sarasaland, the best friend of Princess Peach and the love interest of Luigi. She is recognized by her orange-brown hair, yellow and orange dress with short, puffy sleeves, white gloves, and daisy-shaped earrings and necklace.

1. Donkey Kong
   Sarah Kerrigan
2. Pac-Man
   Zelda

Donkey Kong is an anthropomorphic gorilla who was originally an antagonist in the Mario series, later becoming the protagonist in the Donkey Kong franchise. He has dark brown hair all over his body, except for his face, chest, hands and feet, and a long red tie with his initials.

1. Cloud Strife
   Sonic the Hedgehog
2. Pikachu
   Rosalina

Rosalina is the watcher of the cosmos and the adoptive mother of the Lumas, with whom she lives in the Comet Observatory. She is a sorceress with great power whose sole duty is to guard and look after the universe. She has waist-length blonde hair and wears a long turquoise dress.

1. Kratos
   Link
2. Diddy Kong
   Master Chief

Diddy Kong is an anthropomorphic spider monkey and the nephew and sidekick of Donkey Kong. He is the deuteragonist of the Donkey Kong series and the DK crew's second member and second leader. His attire consists of a red cap with the Nintendo logo and a red shirt with gold stars.

1. Spyro
   Duke Nukem
2. Birdo
   Agent 47

Birdo, also called Catherine in Japan, is an anthropomorphic creature who bears a slight resemblance to Yoshi. She has pink skin, a white belly, red ridges on her back and a large red bow on her head. She has a trumpet-shaped mouth which she uses to shoot her signature eggs.

1. Funky Kong
   Ganondorf
2. Scorpion
   Megaman

Funky Kong is a member of the Kong family and one of Donkey Kong's friends. He made his debut in the 1994 Donkey Kong Country and has since appeared in several games. He is identified by his black sunglasses, red bandana with white dots, white muscle shirt and jeans shorts.

1. Solid Snake
   Shy Guy
2. Pac-Man
   Max Payne

Shy Guy is a masked enemy. He is short in stature and wears a red suit which covers his hands, a pair of blue shoes and a white mask which he never takes off. Other shy guys come in shades of white, blue, yellow and green.

1. Zelda
   Kitana
2. Lara Croft
   Baby Mario

Baby Mario is the baby counterpart of Mario, who was introduced in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, along with Baby Luigi. His outfit resembles that of adult Mario, except for his lighter colored shoes and shorter overalls which reveal his legs.

1. Dr. Mario
   Cloud Strife
2. Sarah Kerrigan
   Kratos

Dr. Mario is the doctor version of Mario who appeared in the Nintendo game of the same name. He also appears as an unlockable player in the Super Smash Bros. Melee. He wears a typical doctor's outfit, including a white coat and pants, a red tie and stethoscope. He sometimes carries a clipboard.

1. Link
   Goomba
2. Cortana
   Samus Aran

The Goomba is one of the most common enemies of the Mario franchise. It is depicted as a small, brown, mushroom-like creature with large eyes, bushy black eyebrows and a pair of fangs protruding from the lower jaw.

1. Master Chief
   Duke Nukem
2. Gordon Freeman
   King Boo

King Boo is the sinister, cunning leader and king of the Boos. He is the main antagonist of Luigi. He has the ability to breathe fire, shoot ice, create strong tornado-like breath, jump high and cause objects to appear out of thin air.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog
   Pikachu
2. Metal Mario
   Ganondorf

Metal Mario is a character who bears a strong resemblance to Mario wearing the Metal Cap. Much like Mario wearing the Metal cap, his body is encased in metal, which increases his weight, grants him super strength and makes him invincible.

1. Pac-Man
   Baby Luigi
2. Megaman
   Lara Croft

Baby Luigi is the infant form of Luigi, who, along with Baby Mario, made his first appearance in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. His baby outfit consists of his signature green shirt and cap, with matching shoes paired with short blue overalls.

1. Koopa Troopa
   Kitana
2. Kratos
   Agent 47

Koopa Troopa, a recurring enemy, is an anthropomorphic turtle which comes in four colors - yellow, green, red and blue. Stomping on Koopa Troopa's back will result in him hiding in his shell or being ejected out of it. The shell can be used as a skateboard to glide over water or lava.

1. Solid Snake
   Dry Bones
2. Scorpion
   Max Payne

Dry Bones are skeletal, undead Koopa Troopas who made their debut in Super Mario Bros. 3. Their appearance consists of a skull with green, glowing pupils, white gloves fitted over skeletal hands, white shoes and a dried out gray-and-brown shell.

1. Cloud Strifes
   Links
2. Boos
   Duke Nukems

Boos are ghosts from the Mario and Yoshi series which are identified by their white, round bodies, razor-sharp teeth, pink tongues, and stubby arms and tails. They attack their opponents when their backs are turned, but when they're looked at they stop mid-attack and turn invisible.

1. Baby Peach
   Master Chief
2. Sarah Kerrigan
   Ganondorf

Baby Peach is the infant version of Peach, who is easily recognized by her short blonde hair, large crown on her head, pink dress and matching pacifier, white socks and dark pink shoes. She made her first appearance in the 2005 Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

1. Spyro
   Petey Piranha
2. Zelda
   Pit

Petey Piranha, also known as Boss Pakkun in Japan, is a large mutated Piranha, debuting in the Super Mario Sunshine game. He has red-lined yellow leaves which he uses to fly, a white-dotted red head, large green lips, and a green body with appendages resembling arms and legs.

1. Gordon Freeman
   Lara Croft
2. Pac-Man
   Dry Bowser

Dry Bowser is an undead version of Bowser who debuted in the New Super Mario Bros. His appearance includes a dry, skinless skeleton with orange, glowing eyes, yellow horns, studded brown bracelets, and a black-and-red shell with dull brown spikes and a white outline.

1. Kitana
   Sonic the Hedgehog
2. Cortana
   Pom Pom

Pom Pom is a member of Bowser's Koopa Troop - the female version and partner of Boom Boom. She is depicted as having red skin, a pale mouth with short fangs, blonde hair in a green ponytail holder, a red shell with orange spots and her weapon, a white boomerang with a pink bow.

1. Pikachu
   Megaman
2. Kratos
   Baby Daisy

Baby Daisy is the baby version of Daisy, who debuted in the Wii version of Mario Kart. She is depicted with short orange-brown hair with a large yellow crown and matching pacifier, a yellow shirt and shorts with a flower-shaped tutu, white stockings and red-orange shoes.

1. Scorpion
   Iggy
2. Link
   Cloud Strife

Iggy, also called Iggy Koopa, is one of the seven Koopalings. He is depicted as a crazed, mechanical genius with a childish personality. He has yellow skin and light green hair that matches his shell, which has a white outline and yellow spikes with blue rings.

1. Kamek
   Master Chief
2. Duke Nukem
   Ganondorf

Kamek, a Magikoopa, is one of Bowser's high-ranking minions and Yoshi's primary arch-enemy. He wears a blue robe lined with white at the end of the sleeves, a matching cap and black goggles. His magical abilities include teleportation and the ability to enlarge enemies tenfold.

1. Max Payne
   Baby Luma
2. Solid Snake
   Agent 47

Baby Luma is an anthropomorphic star-shaped being who aided Mario in his quest to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. His special ability is "Spin," which allows him to break crystals, attack enemies and further his jumps.

1. Sarah Kerrigan
   Lara Croft
2. Cappy
   Samus Aran

Cappy is the deuteragonist of Super Mario Odyssey who, along with Mario, rescued his little sister Tiara from Bowser. He has the ability to possess the enemy and other creatures, which allows Mario to take control of them over a certain period.

1. Kitana
   Gordon Freeman
2. Zelda
   Lemmy

Lemmy, also known as Lemmy Koopa, is one of the seven Koopalings, a clan of seven siblings who act as leaders of the Koopa Troop. He is the smallest of the group and is easily identified by his rainbow-colored mohawk, crossed eyes and his large, yellow bouncing ball.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog
   Pauline
2. Pikachu
   Cortana

Pauline is the damsel-in-distress from the original Donkey Kong, who must be rescued by Mario after being kidnapped by the anthropomorphic ape. Pauline is depicted as having long, brown hair, blue eyes and purple eyeshadow. She wears a long, sleeveless red dress with a matching hat.

1. Megaman
   Professor E. Gadd
2. Kratos
   Max Payne

Professor E. Gadd is a scientist who helps Luigi save Mario and the mission through the use of his various inventions. He is an old man with a small stature, a patch of white hair on his head, a single tooth in his mouth, a white lab coat, black pants and brown shoes.

1. Larry
   Pac-Man
2. Scorpion
   Cloud Strife

Larry, also called Larry Koopa, is the youngest member of the Koopalings clan. He is identified by his yellow skin, blue shell which matches his long, upright hair, green mask, sharp fangs and scepter with an orange crystal embedded in it.

1. Link
   Solid Snake
2. Boom Boom
   Master Chief

Boom Boom is Bowser's faithful servant, a member of the Koopa Troop and the male partner of Pom Pom. He debuted in Super Mario Bros. 3, where he is seen fighting Mario and Luigi. He has an orange head, cream mouth, sharp fangs, yellow skin and a red shell with retractable spikes.