Though questions lie throughout the original Assassin's Creed if Rashid ad-Din Sinan, AKA Al Mualim (“The Mentor”) is friend or foe, one thing is sure throughout – if the Piece of Eden does anything to that glorious beard, it just isn't worth the trouble.

FLIM FLAM FLOOZLE!! Back in Cranky's day, beards didn't grow as the game went on. BAH! Beards didn't even move! They were four or five pixels at best, and they liked it that way! THEEEEEEEEY LOVED IT! Downgradation, pish posh. Downgradation meant turning the NES off in the middle of a game saving!

Sometimes beards can indicate torment, failure, or depression. By the time we meet Dom in Gears of War 3, he's not a well man. He's had to “put down” his beloved wife, Maria, after she undergoes torture beyond repair at the hands of the Locust, and his final act speaks both to his crumbling mental state and his valor and bravery on the Delta Squad.

How relieved were you to see Dr. Light's face every time in Mega Man? The wise, bearded father figure for Mega Man always had a nice present for him any time they met, or a new upgrade for his weaponry or for your canine companion, Rush.
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rnOr he would appear to go on about how Dr. Wily was rampaging the area yet again, and you were the only one that could stop him. So, maybe it wasn't always a good thing.

The King of All Cosmos, overall, is a good leader and parent, but he's also klutzy, vain, and arrogant. But look at that beard. You'd have a little extra pep in your step with that chin action too.

It's hard to tell whether this is a goatee or a beard due to the artistic styling of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, but either way the facial hair suits the character of Link's treasure hunter companion: kind of sleazy, kind of wimpy, but ultimately an okay guy to have on your side.

Erik showcases a handsome red beard. Olaf (not to be confused with the snowman that likes warm hugs) rocks a dashing blond beard. Baelrog... well, Baelrog has a mustache.
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rnWhat the hell, bro. Why you gotta jack it all up man? You have brought dishonor to your Viking brethren!

In the original Max Payne and Max Payne 2, Max Payne is a slick-talking, slick-shooting guy who may not be completely suited-and-booted but still puts together an overall composed look. But when we meet Payne in the Max Payne 3, he's a cue-balled, bushy-bearded slob in a Hawaiian shirt, proving that everyone can fall and fall hard... and that Hawaiian shirts are rarely a good fashion choice.

He may be the primary antagonist of the game, but there's nothing antagonizing about that magnificent, ultra-American beard. Look at it flow like the waters of nationalistic pride! It's almost worth leading a crazed cult to produce such a billowing beard.
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rnAlmost. Geralt would have out-bearded him while saving Elizabeth and putting an end to the Founders.

In motherland, you do not grow beard. Beard grows you. Beards look good while crushing skulls between creamy thighs.