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Many of you vehemently criticized us for not including Tifa Lockhart in our TenSpot. We readily admit our oversight, but editors and readers don't always think alike.

"A lot of people think that because she has a big chest means that she is just a sex object. Wrong. She is a complex and beautiful character whose willpower helps Cloud to overcome his enemies and finally lets her show her true feelings for him, after keeping them bottled up since childhood." -Kenan Alpay

"The strength of a lion and the heart of a dove. She can kick butt and assemble the pieces of the most fragmented mind, both at the same time. Says something about her, doesn't it?" -Peter H.

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"Tifa or Aeris? It was a tough call, but in the end I always thought Tifa was the best. Though insecure about herself at times, she could kick the hell out of any monster with her fantastic limit breaks, and she stood by Cloud until the end no matter what. And she's truly the most 'alive' female character in any computer game I've ever played." -Erling Hagen

"She emotionally pushed the game along, providing many hints, and she was powerful." -Sean Wheeler

"Despite everything that has happened to her, Tifa was always the strong central link that kept Cloud going. With Sephiroth killing her father, that further made her determined to become strong to eventually face him and help defeat him. Before the destruction of Sector 7, she owned her own business (the bar), which isn't an easy venture. She is an accomplished martial artist studying under Master Zangan. So if anyone ever says that Tifa is a weak character, they should really play Final Fantasy VII and realize just how strong she truly is." -Galen Henderson

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"Tifa is my favorite female character because of the inner struggle that she has to face - her secret childhood love for Cloud versus the reality that she knows Cloud has been lying about his past. Should she allow her affection for Cloud to convince her that her memory is failing her? Or should she openly challenge her love, thereby taking the risk that she might lose him for a variety of reasons? The fact that she supported Cloud 110% throughout the quest and took care of him when he was mentally crippled adds to the list of reasons why I like her so much. Of course, having cute looks can't hurt either." -Rick Leung

TENSPOT Instant Poll Who should play Tifa Lockhart in the movie adaptation of Final Fantasy VII? Jennifer Love Hewitt Alyssa Milano Liv Tyler Sarah Michelle Gellar

"As tough as Ms. Croft, yet emotional like Aeris, Tifa is the perfect balance. She looks right at home punching out enemies or sitting on the water tower stargazing with Cloud. None of the other candidates has such a sweet blend of everything you could ever ask for in a female companion." -Pascal Van Pul

"Tifa was such a great character. She was obviously in love with Cloud, but she refused to let it get in her way. When Cloud became injured, who was it that was at his side? Tifa! When Cloud needed support who gave it to him? Tifa! When he was searching for Aeris, who was right at his side? Tifa!" -Sebastien Goldstein
 

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