Because you like M. Bison in Street Fighter
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
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.
Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.
A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.
It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.
Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.