Fearless explorers and deft sharpshooters, the rangers in games like Horizon and Metro challenge gamers to master combat, stealth, and survival.
In video game worlds, both modern and fantastic, there is a figure who travels far distances, fights impossible battles with seemingly unstoppable foes, and is never deterred: the ranger. Either a master of firearms or archery (or both!), depending on the era, the ranger is a blend of the wandering soldier and wise hunter. They work in packs or alone with equal skill and almost always come out on top.
As a symbol of self-reliance, impeccable resilience, and unmatched prowess, there is hardly a more tantalizing power fantasy base to start from, so it should be unsurprising that plenty of them show up in video games. Although there are plenty of roleplaying games that give the player the chance to play as a ranger, these characters were born for the role and prove themselves as cunning survivalists and lethal shooters in every one of their encounters. James Ramirez – Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Unique Abilities: Mastery of firearms and explosives, an uncanny ability to follow through with any command
Private James Ramirez of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, best known for his penchant for incessantly receiving increasingly extreme orders from his superiors, is a member of the 1st Ranger Battalion and one heck of a soldier. His training as an Army Ranger makes him a master of firearms, explosives, stealth, drone tech, and close-quarter combat.
After taking on invading forces, blasting apart a tank, and surviving a helicopter crash, he takes part in what is essentially a suicide mission to reclaim the U.S. capital and the White House. Although Ramirez remains charismatically silent throughout the game, his competence as a ranger speaks for itself. Ulman – Metro 2033
Unique Abilities: Firearms, knife-fighting, knife-throwing, and joke-cracking
In the Metro universe, it’s hard enough to find a way to survive, never mind a way to make light of a dark situation.
