Because you like Mario in Super Mario Bros.

All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.

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.

An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Altair Ibn-La'Ahad is as much a philosopher and detective as he is a killer. He takes nothing at face value and continually searches for deeper truths. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.

There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.

World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.

Raphael is a short-fused hothead who loves a good fight and some tasty pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Most of the world has been wiped out from The Beast. And when The Beast comes, Cole MacGrath will be ready. See them in inFAMOUS.

He may be one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but War still maintains a strong sense of honor. See them in Darksiders Series.

Closing off her emotions makes Lightning a great fighter, but at what personal cost? See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.