Because you like Kirby in Kirby

Ratchet is a shoot-first, ask-questions-later, and then-shoot-again kind of lombax. See them in Ratchet & Clank.

An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.

Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Needles Kane says shut up and bleed. See them in Twisted Metal .

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

For Sly Cooper, stealing isn't just about the haul. It's also about the journey. See them in Sly Cooper.

Spyro the Dragon loves getting into trouble around the Dragon Realms. See them in Spyro the Dragon.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.