Because you like Yoshi in Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.
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 courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.
Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.
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.
A speed-loving daredevil who lives on the edge, Sonic is as brave as he is cocky. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
Clank is the quintessential rational, intelligent robot sidekick. See them in Ratchet & Clank.
Though a painful tragedy leaves her closed off and distant, Rosalina is still an endlessly kind princess. See them in Super Mario Galaxy .
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.