Because you like Master Chief (John-117) in Halo
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.
Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .
Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.
Mario is a plumber who wears a ridiculous outfit, eats weird looking mushrooms, and fits himself inside your pipes so he can save a princess. See them in Super Mario Bros..
The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.
Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .
A speed-loving daredevil who lives on the edge, Sonic is as brave as he is cocky. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.