Because you like Clank in Ratchet & Clank
Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .
Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.
Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
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.
Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.
Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.
If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.