Combat is a vital element in many genres of gaming. Players being able to protect themselves can be the difference between life and death unless the player is able to sneak past their enemies. In some situations, a player may find themselves weaponless with nothing but their fists to protect them. Other characters rely solely on how mean their punch is to defeat their enemies.
A fierce swing of the fist can solve many problems in gaming or is a vital aspect of many fighting games. These characters by far pack the most iconic punches in the entirety of gaming.
10 Christ Redfield Vs. The Boulder – Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil has been praised for the ways it has innovated horror, especially for a long-running franchise. Many memorable things have occurred within the games that players are fond of. However, by far one of the most iconic and funniest moments to ever grace players was in Resident Evil 5.
While chasing down Albert Wesker, Chris Redfield's path is blocked by a boulder. Surrounded by magma, the fumes must have got to Chris' head as he begins to beat down this boulder in a hope to push it out of the way.
9 Shepherd Sending A Message To The News – Mass Effect
Commander Shepherd's actions are commonly split into two roles, the role of the paragon and the role of the renegade. The difference between the two usually symbolizes how good or evil the character is when making decisions.
One such action is a fondly remembered choice of Renegade Shepherd, as they can silence a reporter quickly that is trying to get a reaction out of the commander. Many fans enjoy this choice even when playing as a Paragon in a hope to teach this reporter some manners.
8 Queen Sheba's Godly Punch – Bayonetta
Bayonetta herself packs a fierce punch when defeating her enemies, however during the Jubileus battle after Bayonetta has laid down the law she summons the infernal demon Queen Sheba to finish her off.
This colossal female demon towers over Bayonetta, kissing her own hand before hitting Jubileus with an earth-shattering punch that sends Jubileus' soul flying directly into the sun, defeating her for good in the battle. Some players may think that Queen Sheba is a bit of an overkill for the situation though the angel that is commonly known as the creator deserves it.
7 Doom Guy's Brutal Punch – Doom Eternal
In this fast-paced first-person shooter, Doom Guy isn't only skilled with guns that will demolish the demons that attack him as he is also very skilled with his fists too. Players may rip and tear through enemies quickly with whatever firearms are available to them but once getting an enemy down enough, players can resort to melee combat.
Rushing an enemy in Doom Eternal to finally finish them off with a brutal bunch is not only satisfying through the power it gives the player but also the intense and gory finisher cutscene that plays.
6 A Knockout With Little Mac – Punch-Out
Getting the KO is by far one of the most satisfying things to get in Punch-Out. Little Mac as the name suggests may be punching lower than his opponents, but that doesn't stop him from having a strong right hook.
After beating down an opponent till they are about to tap out, getting the final blow that sends them dizzy and spinning is by far one of the most iconic moments. Especially when it is the final opponent Mr Sandman, taking his place as the champion.
5 Don't Get Between Joe And His Family – Resident Evil 7
The Resident Evil 7 DLC, End Of Zoe, shows the importance of family. Joe Baker, the brother of Jack Baker and therefore the uncle of Zoe, worries about what has happened to his family and goes on an adventure through the swamps to find out where they are.
Discovering the monstrosities along the way, players get to enjoy some intense melee combat as Joe frequently favors his fists over any other weapon when brawling with such dangers. This man doesn't only wrestle minor foes like transformed Alligators but also the Swamp Man, who is the main boss of the DLC.
4 Falcon Punch – F-Zero
It would be a crime to not mention Captain Falcon, especially as his most iconic motto is 'Falcon Punch'. Although this doesn't have much of a use in the racing game F-Zero, players that have experienced Super Smash Bros. will know about the power of Captain Falcon.
Players may argue that a man who announces his attack before striking may not have the best chances of winning. However, this is all part of the fun with playing this tall and confident bounty hunter and racer, that has now turned challenger.
3 The Rage Of Asura's Fists – Asura's Wrath
Asura is filled with large amounts of anger and rage, this emotion he channels into every attack of any enemy he faces, making his punches have deadly impact on his foes. The power behind his fists goes even further as this demigod can create shock waves from his hits, not to mention the speed in which he can also attack his opponents.
Asura isn't only able to destroy enemies but as seen in the game by players, he was able to completely destroy the sword Wailing Dark with a simple unarmored punch, while incredibly injured. This shows how Asura is not only one of the strongest characters but also one of the hardest hitters as well.
2 The Ball-Breaker – Mortal Kombat
There are plenty of iconic punches that are performed in Mortal Kombat, be it the usual moves of a character or one of their brutal finishers. However, by far one of the characters that has the most memorable, and funniest, punches is Johnny Cage.
This notoriously loved character from the series, is commonly known for his intense kicks and punches. However, by far one of his most iconic moves is the finisher 'Come Again' from Mortal Kombat 11 where Johnny hits a character in the groin with such force that their spine shoots from their body.
1 Hitting To The Heavens With Tifa – Final Fantasy 7
Out of all the most iconic punches in gaming, players that have experienced Final Fantasy 7 will know how deadly of a punch Tifa Lockhart has. After learning all of her limit breakers players can finally get Tifa to learn her ultimate limit breaker called Final Heaven.
It can be quite difficult to pull off using this limit breaker as it requires Tifa to first combo all of her other six limit breakers, finally hitting the enemy with an explosive blast of energy from her fist.