5 best female protagonists in open-world games

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Female protagonists have been at the helm of many games. From female Commander Shepherd to Lara Croft in Tomb Raider games, almost every one of them has carved a special place in players' hearts.

In the case of open-world games, it becomes all the more imperative to have top-notch female protagonists to keep players engaged throughout the game’s duration. There are many female protagonists who are not only intriguing characters but also evolve with the story and enhance the narrative experience.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer.

Horizon Zero Dawn revitalized the open-world genre by introducing a post-apocalyptic setting, which is a great combination of futuristic and traditional tribal aesthetics. The animals are robotic, and they co-exist with the human race, which is divided into tribes. Aloy manages to stand out in this unique world, and players embark on a journey of discovering her role in rebuilding the world.

Aloy is treated as an outcast in the early sections of the first game, but it all changes as one progresses the storyline. She finds a mysterious device during one of her childhood escapades, which enables her to override a slew of animal machines in the open world.

With every mission, Aloy's status and worldview shift to a new high, and she is eventually hailed as a formidable guardian of the new world.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the best open-world games of this generation, and much of the credit goes to its characters.

Ciri is a female protagonist who is inherently powerful yet desperate to escape her fate. While Geralt is a playable character for most of the game, Ciri’s appearance is impactful in the long run.

Although Ciri wields a power that she isn't