The 10 BEST Jennifer Hale Performances in Video Games

10 Best Jennifer Hale Performances in Video Games

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re counting down our picks for the 10 Best Jennifer Hale Performances in Video Games.

For this list, we’re going over the defining roles from the career of one of video game’s most profilmic and beloved voice actors! Hey, we had to give this industry queen her due at some point! Which of Jennifer Hale’s characters still resonate with you? Let us know in the comments!

Kronika

“Mortal Kombat 11” (2019)
Well, if you’re going to get someone to voice the most powerful being in the universe, you could do a lot worse than having Jennifer Hale channeling her inner regal! As the Keeper of Time, Kronika is naturally a tad upset that Raiden would tamper with the flow of events, and essentially wreck the canon, and so sets about to establish a new equilibrium…with violent results. She’s the strongest antagonist the franchise has seen to date, with Ms Hale able to bring about both her merciless and maternal sides to great effect.

Ophelia

“Brutal Legend” (2009)
Sharing the stage as an ally and love interest to Jack Black’s Eddie Rigs, Ophelia made for the best companion a roadie could hope for in a world of monsters and heavy metal. Sharp-tongued yet vulnerable due to the secrets she keeps, Jennifer Hale gets to really chew the scenery as this fantasy world’s ultimate punk girl. Even more so when she embraces evil and becomes the demonic creature known as Drowned Ophelia. Her performance is just one of the reasons fans are still screaming for a sequel all these years later.

Krem

“Dragon Age: Inquisition” (2014)
The Bull’s Chargers made for some of the most endearing side characters throughout Inquisition’s grand campaign, and standing as their second in command was Cremisius Aclassi, also known as Krem. With what limited time he’s given on screen, Jennifer Hale ensures they shine, not only as Bioware’s first ever transgender character, but also as a soldier who can go toe to toe when it comes to the Iron Bull’s banter and battle tactics. It’s easy to see why so many didn’t have the heart to sacrifice him and the other Chargers down the line just to earn an alliance with the Qunari.

Trishka Novak

“Bulletstorm” (2011)
Half the fun of this FPS darling came from kicking psychotic gunmen into the air, only to riddle them with bullets a moment later in the flashiest way possible. The other half came from the banter of our mercenary trio as they tried to make their way off a literal mad world. Though without a doubt, the funniest interactions came from Steve Blum’s Gray and Jennifer Hale’s Trishka. Originally posed as a damsel in distress, Trishka quickly proved herself to be a wild card, who not only knew how to handle every kind of firearm, but also swore like a sailor! Honestly every piece of her dialogue was a gem!

Rosalind Lutece

“BioShock Infinite” (2013)
Perplexing, poised and perpetually petty, Rosalind was one of the many mysteries dotted about the floating city of Columbia, along with her twin brother Robert, given how the two of them tended to randomly appear and act as guides for Booker. In their own puzzling way, of course. Rosalind very much served as the more cynical of the duo, at least until we discovered the truth regarding her past via audio logs. For someone to maintain that “keep calm and carry on” mentality while constantly shifting between alternative dimensions is downright impressive, or maybe that’s just the power of Jennifer Hale’s British accent – it transcends everything!

Rivet

“Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart” (2021)
This Lombax from an parallel reality could have so easily been just a copy and paste character, just a female version of Ratchet that made no impact whatsoever, and yet through her budding friendship with Kit, own brand of heroism, and unique flaws, Jennifer Hale was able to craft Rivet into someone all her own. Sassy, jaded, socially awkward, and a bit of a softy, Rivet practically became the star of the game by the end, to the extent we would be all too happy to see her branch out into her own series of spin-offs.

Bayonetta

“Bayonetta 3” (2022)
Putting aside the surrounding controversy, can we all just agree that Jennifer Hale’s version of the gunslinging witch is awesome? Plain and simple? The flirtatious nature, the passive-aggressiveness, the rare moments of heartbreak, the fun she’s having as she dispatches demons every step of the way, right down to the inflections – her voice fits Bayonetta to a tee. While it’s unclear if we will ever see this iteration going forward given the franchise’s new direction, it’s good to know that Ms Hale is more than up to the task of busting out the pistols and the high heels.

Naomi Hunter

“Metal Gear Solid” (1998) & “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” (2008)
Solid Snake has no shortage of allies and enemies to call his own, each of whom serve as either an irreplaceable connection or a cautionary tale. Naomi walks a dubious middle line between both. Originally posing as a sympathetic figure, but who secretly developed the FOXDIE virus as a means to destroy Snake as vengeance for her brother, Jennifer Hale is able to beautifully switch between the noble doctor and the regretful would-be killer burdened by her choices. It says a lot when you share screentime with the likes of Psycho Mantis, and can still make a colossal impact from dialogue alone!

Bastila Shan

“Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” (2003)
Everyone has their favorite Jedi, but for retro gamers everywhere, Bastila will always have our heart! Whether you ultimately turn to the Light or fall to the Dark Side, this ever so flawed companion is always there to aid the player character through their tribulations, and become a potential love interest should you decide to take the plunge! It’s impossible to decide whether we prefer Bastila as the brash, impulsive Jedi Master, or the deliciously wicked apprentice of Darth Revan – either way, Jennifer Hale brings it, giving such weight to the character that we will frankly riot if she doesn’t return in the KOTOR remake!

Commander Shepard

“Mass Effect” series (2007-12)
We don’t think we’re exaggerating when we say that Jennifer Hale’s portrayal of the now iconic intergalactic commander is nothing short of a tour de force. Affectionately known as FemShep by the fans, Shepard’s mission to defeat the Reapers allowed for every kind of emotional turmoil, adorable interaction, and witty comeback imaginable. With the Paragon and Renegade systems allowing players to customize the attitude and actions of their particular Shepard in wholly contrasting ways, it would have been all too easy for one iteration of Shepard to fall flat compared to the other. And yet Jennifer Hale delivered each line with such gravitas that she left us stunned on more than one occasion! That’s our Captain for ya!