Have to go with Samus. Always been the coolest Nintendo franchise. Thinking of any one of the Metroid titles brings back memories of the time period in which I played them. Link would be a close second as Zelda games have the same effect.
gord0 Link, because not only is he badass but he always comes out on top even if he is working for someone who constantly sends him into danger…CoughZeldaCough
Have to go with Samus. Always been the coolest Nintendo franchise. Thinking of any one of the Metroid titles brings back memories of the time period in which I played them. Link would be a close second as Zelda games have the same effect.
Easily Samus. Super Metroid was an amazing game. My first experience with a game where you had to go back to previous areas with new abilities to progress. It left an everlasting impression. She is also a straight up badass and a fun character to play with in Smash.