How to kill gaming's hardest heroes

It's easy when you know how

Words: Justin Towell on February 17, 2010

Video game heroes are often tough. But there's always something that they can't do. Some trick their enemies could utilise if only they were smart enough.

So we've done it for them. Felons of the virtual realm - here is a guide to help you best these badass heroes.

How to kill... Altair

Move the hay.

How to kill... Kratos

Defy his existence.

How to kill... Bayonetta

Dull her powers with a sneaky haircut.

How to kill... Batman

Clean up your HQ and turn on all the lights.

How to kill... Chris Redfield

Pop him with a thumb tack.

How to kill... Solid Snake

Give your henchmen thermal goggles as well as guns.

How to kill... Axel

Ensure the Streets of Rage are clear of roast chicken every night.

How to kill... Marcus Fenix

Booby trap his swear jar.

How to kill... Tommy Vercetti

Invite him for a paddle.

How to kill... Duke Nukem

Make an executive decision.

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mykl - February 21, 2010 1:49 p.m.

Hehe, nice one mate x
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D0CCON - February 21, 2010 5:16 a.m.

this is the reason I ditched IGN and Gamespot for GR
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soccerclownking - February 21, 2010 4:31 a.m.

This made my day
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JeffGoldblum1 - February 20, 2010 11:04 p.m.

Love the crappy photoshop articles.
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Nikiicha11 - February 20, 2010 4:33 p.m.

LOL Altair EPIC WIN
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mckillustrator - February 19, 2010 5:25 p.m.

my favorite gamesradar article ever. nice work
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aberkromby - February 19, 2010 3:40 p.m.

I guess Nathan Drake is impossible to kill. No surprise. hes the luckiest son of a bitch in gaming...
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mentalityljs - February 19, 2010 4:45 a.m.

haha, "make an executive decision." OUTCH! MS Paint FTW!
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peteypablo2624 - February 19, 2010 3:37 a.m.

Sam Fisher: look for the 3 freaking green lights
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Tomsta666 - February 19, 2010 3:02 a.m.

I lol'd hard @ the Altair one :D
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Kytl - February 19, 2010 1:14 a.m.

what? you guys can't think of a way to kill Samus? or master chief
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nik41507 - February 19, 2010 12:41 a.m.

WAIT Kratos isn't a god anymore remember in GOW 2 Zeus took away his godhood and Bayonetta it would not take away her powers, just her clothing
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jonfarist - February 19, 2010 12:32 a.m.

i loled at the one with Duke Nukem.
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VivaStrangeness - February 18, 2010 10:56 p.m.

Always bet on Duke ;_;
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Pocotron - February 18, 2010 10:27 p.m.

Do you mean "hardiest" or "hardest" characters? Because the current title gives me some naughty thoughts...tehehe...
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DriveShaft - February 18, 2010 9:37 p.m.

Altair, so many times during the game I thought "...what if he missed?"
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Xeacons - February 18, 2010 6:45 p.m.

How to kill Gordon Freeman: A game of Strip Poker! ...Lara Croft: Outlaw silicone. ...Chell: Hide the AA batteries to the portal gun. ...Niko Bellic: Take his cellphone."Why ees no one calling me? I feel so lonely and suicidal." ...Link: Disprove quantic theory, alternate dimensions, and time-travel as scientifically impossible. ...Mario: Flush.
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AnonymouZ - February 18, 2010 3:16 p.m.

as an atheist myself i doubt when the GOD is in front of ya that you'd doubt his existence... especially if he knows how to use swords and what not. xD
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philipshaw - February 18, 2010 1:28 p.m.

Great article, loved the bayonetta one but the Duke Nukem one had to be the best
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speno93 - February 18, 2010 7:06 a.m.

great article the Altair one made me laugh!
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