Top 5 - Bad-ass males in gaming

To achieve greatness, game developers have put so much time and effort into constructing their male protagonist. They always seem to be coming up with new ideas to make sure that these men are able to stand out in this forever growing industry. But have you ever wondered, who is the true bad-ass of them all? Well sit down and make yourself comfortable, as I have done all the hard work for you!

Remember this is MY unofficial top five.

This guy has to be the gruntiest, muscliest, ammo-guzzling trigger happy marine you'll ever see. Because that’s just what Marcus does and shit can he do it well. For years gamers have been able to experience the pleasure of being the toughest cookie in the jar making him a well received No.5 on the list. I would prefer death by alien over this guy, any day!

Who said Persians couldn’t have any fun? If having the ability to jump back in time isn’t cool then I don’t know what is. This sarcastic short tempered prince has changed a lot over the years, stemming from a cheap rip off to Aladdin to his now very own swift ninja-warrior look, which has placed him as No.4 on the list. The Prince of Wales has got nothing on this guy!

If you’re a god of war, you’re pretty much destined to be bad-ass making Kratos an easy choice for No.3. This button mashing death machine has made quite a name for himself over the years, as he has taken on numerous Godzilla like foes over and over again without the slight bit of hesitation. Not to mention he’s the only man to wear sandals, and get away with it.

The most tragic, disastrous and chilling character in all of Warcraft lore is undoubtedly Arthas Menethil. Not only was he a death knight and owner of the coursed rune blade Frostmourne but he was able to merge with the Lich King, making him one of the most powerful and feared beings to ever to step foot on Azeroth. It’s bad-ass to kill your father, right?

With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rambo and a bit of Die Hard mixed together you create the one and only, Duke Nukem. With a shotgun and cigar he manages to fight his way through anything that comes his way. Every man wants to be him and everyone woman want to have him, making him the No.1 Bad-ass male character. Whatever you do, just don’t take his women.

Well that sums it up for another Top 5. Remember if you disagree with any of my choices don't hesitate to comment. Also I would love to hear your very own Top 5 bad-ass characters!