Are you looking for some of the best video game lines? Some characters just have the most fire and flair with their dialogue, delivering some of the most badass lines in all of gaming. We’ve all marvelled at the incredible lines that come out of our favourite characters’ mouths, and it’s not difficult to see why – video game characters deliver some of the most badass lines.
One user’s favourite line comes from RDR2: “Maybe when your mother’s finished mourning your father, I’ll keep her in black. On your behalf.” Another user shares a line from Halo: “Permission to leave the station? To give the Covenant back their bomb.” There’s a whole lot more where that came from, so check out the best video game quotes for even more memorable lines from your favourite games.
Many users discuss lines from Mass Effect, praising the chilling delivery from characters like Grigori, Tali, and Legion. Another user suggests playing through the first game for more great lines, while others recommend picking up the trilogy for a rich experience.
GLaDOS from Portal and Kratos from God of War receive mentions for their badass lines, though not everyone agrees that they’re all that great. One user says “Kratos isn’t a badass,” and another says “GLaDOS is just a psychopath.”
Lines from Diablo 2, Duke Nukem 3D, and Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim also receive mentions. A user reminisces about the memorable lines from The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay game. WoW Burning Crusades is remembered for the line, “You are not prepared!” King Terenas’ speech in the Lich King cinematic is praised as going “so freakin hard.”
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is mentioned for its badass moments and quotable lines, with “I’m going to cut you into little pieces” being a popular one. Fire Emblem is noted for its crit lines, with “Pick a God and Pray” being a popular one.
GTA 5’s Trevor is quoted for his crude yet badass line, “I’m gonna f**k you up, I’m gonna f**k you all up, oh I’m gonna f**k you up,” which makes for a great addition to our best quotes from GTA 5 if you’re a fan of the game.
The Last of Us Part II’s Abby is mentioned, though some debate if her line is truly badass. She says, “I’m gonna take out every one of these motherf**kers.” Some say this is too much of a feminine line from a tough female character, while others say it’s badass because she’s not just saying it – she actually does it.
Grigori from Dragon’s Dogma is praised for his lines, as well as The Last of Us’ Bill. Grigori’s lines include, “I am death,” and “It’s been a while. Come to me.” Bill, meanwhile, says, “We’re gonna end this, once and for all,” and “This is for Marlene.”
We also have a list of the best Overwatch characters if you’re looking for some quotes from some of the game’s biggest characters. The Sigma trailer is commended for the line, “I will bring you a new understanding of the uni-VIOLENCE,” and there’s even a discussion about whether or not it’s good.
“You are my people” from The Last of Us Part II gets a lot of debate, with some saying that it’s not too bad and others saying it’s awful. We also have a guide for The Last of Us Part II if you’re looking to get through the latest Naughty Dog game.
