10 games that follow multiple protagonists

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All good stories require protagonists who can drive the narrative forward while also being the anchor point for the player. Through the protagonist, the player may affect the game world and bring out change. So, a good protagonist makes for a generally good experience.

And yet, some stories are so intricate that one protagonist is simply not enough to fulfill the required weight lifting that needs to be done to uphold the story. Sometimes a plot requires more than one perspective as there are chances of an unreliable narrator.

This is not a new concept in video games, though, as many such games exist, allowing the player to step into the shoes of not just one but multiple protagonists. Whether simply expanding the story, providing various perspectives, or introducing a confusing element. Here are ten games that did just that.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

Unlike past Rockstar games, GTA V tells its story through the use of multiple protagonists.

The player can play as Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips. Michael is a retired criminal living a peaceful life with his family. Franklin is a small-time gangster and car thief. Trevor Philips is an old friend of Michael's from his criminal days who comes to Los Santos looking for his old partner.

The story unfolds as one character meets another, starting with Franklin bumping into Michael, who is later joined by Trevor. Throughout the game's unfolding narrative, players constantly switch between the three characters, with some missions specific to a character and others being a group effort.

Each playable protagonist is further set apart by their abilities. Like Franklin being able to slow down time while driving, Michael being able to enter