Because you like Mega Man in Mega Man
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.
Fox McCloud leads a team of pilots through the Lylat System in search of the evil genius Andross, the villain that killed his father. See them in Star Fox.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.
Those who stand against this singular super ninja are doomed to fail. See them in Ninja Gaiden.
Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
