Because you like Max Payne in Max Payne
Ezio Auditore Da Firenze is a little short-tempered, a lot fun-loving. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.
A suave proprietor of an upscale nightclub and gambling den, Rick Blaine is dealing with World War II and a broken heart. See them in Casablanca.
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.
A sadistic sociopath, Lil Z is helping make the City of God slum a Hell on Earth. See them in City of God.
A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.
The "runt" of his biker gang, Tetsuo Shima grapples with a perpetual inferiority complex. See them in Akira.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife, Maximus Decimus Meridius will have his vengeance. See them in Gladiator.
Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.