13 Most Memorable Video Game Ghosts
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13 Most Memorable Video Game Ghosts
Time to get spooky! From Gengar to Alma, we're checking out the most memorable, iconic, and all around best ghosts in video games. Ghosts have been a part of the stories of human culture since ancient times, so of course they are in our video games. In fact, there are a ton of ghosts in video games! There are friendly ghosts, ghosts you can play as, as well as ghosts that frighten and still give us nightmares to this day. Besides their personality, it is surprising how different they can all look. Some are even cute! So here are ten of the most memorable ghosts in video game history. Updated by Gabrielle Huston on October 23, 2022: The Halloween season has us reflecting on our favorite ghosts of gaming! We've added a few additional memorable ghosts for your reading pleasure. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Boo From The Mario Series
Super Mario World Big Boo Boss Ghost House Boo is more of an entire race than a character. However, there are very memorable Boos, such as King Boo! Did you know the race was is as innocent as games go, so these ghosts actually more cute than scary.They are incredibly well-known, even to non-gamers. What Mario games are they in? The better question would be what Mario games are they not in! Blinky Pinky Inky And Clyde From Pac-Man
While their names are quite forgettable, their design is not. Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde are some of the oldest video game ghosts out there. They are from 1980! is not widely played today, but it left a legacy so big that a lot of people recognize it anyway. They have also been called monsters or goblins, but they are most commonly referred to as ghosts. As for backstory, who knows? At least they're on the cute side. No nightmares here! The Gengar Evolution Line From Pokemon
Ghost are a type favorite in the Pokemon fandom. Everyone has their favorite among them, but when it comes to the most notorious, look no further than the first generation. Ghastly, Haunter, and Gengar are the iconic ghosts of the Pokemon world. If you are a fan, then you should know that it's easy to find fan merchandise with this evolution line on it. Alma From F E A R
Obviously, ghosts are big in the horror game genre. They are unpredictable, tragic, and can easily get the jump on you. is a franchise that began in 2005, with its main monster being the ghost of a little girl. She is terrifying and constantly sneaking up on the player. She is also powerful, wielding psychic powers that are strong enough to overpower anyone. Sae From Fatal Frame 2
Following up on the more frightening ghosts in the horror game genre, Sae from the series was quite memorable. While the series has a ton of ghosts that make you want to keep your lights on at night, Sae was something special. In the second game, she was the main antagonist. Her ghost was driven insane by a ritual and you can hear her crazy laughter from the dark corners of the village. To make matters even more scary, you cannot fight her until the end of the game. If you meet her, you have to run or else it is game over. The Sorrow From Metal Gear Snake Eater
No one expected a ghost to appear in , but if there is any series bound to surprise its players, then this is it. The Sorrow is one of the Cobra Unit soldiers, who are pretty crazy to begin with. However, only The Sorrow is a ghost. The Sorrow is not scary, but he is dramatic enough that you won't soon forget him. The guy cries blood, makes you see the ghosts of everyone you've killed, and spouts a lot of foreshadowing to other events that occur in the series. The Hero' s Shade From Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
The Hero's Shade is not the only ghost to appear in series, but he is definitely the most memorable. In fact, hardcore fans know that he is the ghost of another Link from another game (Ocarina of Time). It is not every day you get to meet a ghost of another incarnation of yourself! He also takes on the interesting role of mentor for Link, teaching you different moves and techniques to help you on your quest. He looks scary, but he is far from a bad guy. Celebrimbor From Shadow of Mordor
This undead elf is one of the two characters you play as in . He shares the body of the other character you play as, a ranger named Talion. Celebrimbor is a very cool character, as he can fight as a ghost with Wraith-magic and even has the ability to mind-control orcs. He is also complex, as he lies to Talion about their purpose when really what he wants is revenge for his death. Their relationship is an interesting one and really makes for a unique fantasy story in a familiar setting. Lisa From P T
Lisa is the scariest ghost to come out of the horror game genre. Tragically, never got further than its demo. However, the demo treated gamers to some of the scariest content ever. The scariest part was Lisa, who haunted the hallway where the protagonist was stuck in a loop. She made strong impressions on players, despite not even being in a finished game! Since we only got to know Lisa from the demo, her character is pretty shrouded in mystery. The content strongly hinted that she was murdered by her husband while pregnant. Beyond that, we know little about her. Perhaps that is also a part that makes her so haunting. The Headless Horseman From Skyrim
The Headless Horseman appears in lots of content, so you're probably familiar with the idea. They're all referencing a gothic story called "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," first published in 1819. ! Every night, he randomly spawns somewhere on the map between 10 pm and 4 am, and walk from there to his grave at Hamvir's Rest, where you can find him during the day. If you found him during your adventures, you'll know that little touches like this are what make the world of Skyrim feel alive and mysterious, ready for you to explore! Grandpa From Stardew Valley
Grandpa is the character who starts everything in : he leaves you his farmhouse in his will and tells you to move there when you get sick of life in the city. The rest, as they say, is history. The game is clearly critiquing the fast-paced, automated, difficult, depressing, and impersonal life of the city that forces people to feel like just cogs in a machine. That's what makes it so funny and hypocritical when, upon the completion of your first two years on the farm, Divine Justinia V From Dragon Age Inquisition
Ghosts aren't exactly a thing in the universe. You may recall talking to or facing creatures that look like ghosts in the games, but they're not actually those people come back from the dead: they're a spirit. Spirits are creatures of the fade that latch onto nearby emotions, memories, virtues, and vices. When they latch onto negative things, like hate or jealousy, they become what we call demons. So, when you encounter Divine Justinia V in the Fade in , it's not exactly her ghost. However, it is a spirit who has held onto her memories after her passing, and that's almost the same thing. The Chozo Ghosts From Metroid Prime
The Chozo ghosts from are among those with the most tragic story. This is because their personalities have totally shifted due to being corrupted. As ghosts, they have gone insane and will kill anyone. In life though, they were peaceful. What's more sad is that the Chozo were Samus' family and they no longer recognize her.