Because you like Ratchet in Ratchet & Clank
A resourceful ship systems engineer, Isaac Clarke does his best to batttle the infection spreading across space. See them in Dead Space.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.
Closing off her emotions makes Lightning a great fighter, but at what personal cost? See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Mario is a plumber who wears a ridiculous outfit, eats weird looking mushrooms, and fits himself inside your pipes so he can save a princess. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.
Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.
Aiden Pearce is a hacker who knows how dangerous the world can be, both online and off. See them in Watch Dogs.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.