For historical significance I’d go:
Mario
Master Chief
Sonic
Laura Croft
For my personal favorites id go:
Daxter
Arthur Morgan
Kratos
Nathan Drake
For historical significance I’d go:
Mario
Master Chief
Sonic
Laura Croft
For my personal favorites id go:
Daxter
Arthur Morgan
Kratos
Nathan Drake
Doesn’t the Mt. Rushmore question limit it to 4?
PAC-MAN - The first mascot. Hall of Famer. Icon.
MARIO - I think this one needs no introduction.
SONIC - A rival appears!
After that, I’m actually not sure. Lara Croft is a contender. Doom Marine? I guess Master Chief and Kratos could be tossed into the mix, but I’m less sure. The gaming landscape exploded upon the PS1’s arrival. There’s so many franchises and characters.