by mento
You guys should probably play a Suikoden game. Or watch The Water
Margin. Or, I dunno, read the book I guess. This is a list for those who
have done some of the above, where I expand the central "108 dudes
chosen by destiny" conceit to include Giant Bomb's entire video game character
database for many laughters and good time (in JRPG speak). Where
possible, I'll take characters that suit the roles the game usually
reserves for specific stars, just with my own spin on it.
NB: Not a transparent attempt at the Martin Luther Quest, since I
already made a transparent attempt at that a while ago and got it. So
there.
(Thanks to Suikosource for the names of the stars.)
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Tenkai - Chief Star of Heaven
Well, this is the spot for each game's protagonist. As the most famous video game character ever, I guess Mario is the Video Game King. No, not that one. Sup VGK.
Tengou - Star of Conflagration
The Tengou role goes to a powerful general and ally who pretty much gets the hero's whole army started. I can't think of a better commander to get things done than Mass Effect's Shepard.
Tenki - Star of Wisdom
Tenki is always the game's strategist; the smart guy who knows exactly how each battle is to be won and possibly the hero's most important asset. If we're talking strategic geniuses, you can't really beat Batman. Because he's a scientist.
Tenkan - Star of Idleness
The deliberately vague, occasionally helpful and obviously powerful magic-user that becomes the game's guardian of the tablet is invariably the game's Tenkan star. Monkey Island's enigmatic voodoo hint-mistress more than fits this role.
Tenyu - Star of Bravery
This role is often filled with a stoic warrior of some considerable skill. There's no shortage of the strong, silent type in video games, fortunately.
Tenyu - Star of Heroic Ferocity
From one mute to another, this particular star generally has facial hair to go with his powerhouse nature.
Tenmou - Star of Swift Courage
Traditionally, this role is for the leader of a small village who turns out to be a capable warrior. An example of Authority Equals Ass-Kicking. This dude was imposing as a human, moreso as part of Resident Evil 4's Las Plagas spore zombie thing they had going on.
Teni - Star of Majesty
Yuber's star, who is a mysterious black knight that shows up intermittently in the series to cause a fracas. Meta Knight is his equivalent in the adorably cute world of Kirby. He's adorable too, but resents and hides it. Tough break.
Tenei - Heroic Star
Gremio's star, noted battle butler of the first game. Lenny is the butler of protagonist Johnny from the under-rated Shadow Hearts series, who literally phones-in devastating attacks whenever his master is threatened.
Tenki - Lofty Star
This star is often that of a prolific Mayor in the story. I can only think of one Mayor I want on my team.
