Nintendo UK's Nintendo Characters Hub

Super Mario

Mario and Luigi - as well as their friends and foes like Peach, Toad and Bowser - have been entertaining families for decades. Whether you're looking for grand adventures, crazy races, multiplayer parties or wacky sports endeavours, Mario's your man!

The Legend of Zelda

Step into the shoes of Link, the fearless hero, who will stop at nothing to save Zelda, the wise princess of Hyrule, from the powerful clutches of the evil Ganon, and protect the Triforce in a timeless tale of courage.

Animal Crossing

In the world of Animal Crossing, everything moves at your own leisurely pace: befriend your adorable neighbours, explore as little or as much as you like, and create your own unique stories!

Fire Emblem

In the Fire Emblem saga, countries, kings and queens clash and wage ferocious wars across entire kingdoms. You must devise the perfect battleplan and dominate the opposition with the ultimate weapon – your tactical superiority.

Professor Layton

With their unique mix of brain-bending puzzles and engrossing mysteries, the adventures of the affable Professor Layton and his trusty assistant Luke have captured the hearts and challenged the minds of young and old alike.

Kirby

Kirby is an all-round hero who made his debut on the Game Boy and has been entertaining players with his colourful adventures ever since! Which ones have you already played?

Metroid

Become Samus Aran, bounty hunter for the Galactic Federation, and set foot on some of the most dangerous planets in the universe. Battle Space Pirates and jaw-dropping bosses in one woman's quest to bring peace to the galaxy.

Ace Attorney

Crime scenes and courtrooms are all in a day's work for Phoenix Wright and the Ace Attorney series characters. Inspect the evidence, cross-examine the witness, and make sure justice is served!

Donkey Kong

Since his first appearance in the 1980s, Donkey Kong has become a giant fixture in the Nintendo family. Smartly dressed, he's always ready for action, whether as a lovable adversary or the hero in his own games.