Because you like Crono in Chrono Trigger
Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Dr. Gordon Freeman is a brilliant physicist is a quiet hero. And given all the violent aliens, he better be. See them in Half-Life.
Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.
Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.
Harry Mason has been told that he worries too much, that he's a little paranoid. But he just wants to protect what he loves. See them in Silent Hill.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
A resourceful ship systems engineer, Isaac Clarke does his best to batttle the infection spreading across space. See them in Dead Space.
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.
Kazuma Kiryu's legendary strength and exploits have earned him the nickname of Dragon of Dojima. See them in Yakuza.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.