Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
Sarah Kerrigan is pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. See them in StarCraft .
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.
An assassin with supernatural gifts, Corvo Attano is the last guy you should frame for murder. See them in Dishonored.
Did he ever tell you the definition of insanity? Just wait, and this psychopath will do just that. See them in Far Cry 3.
Fighting for a future without fear? Yeah, Chris Redfield believes it is worth it. See them in Resident Evil Series.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.
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.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.