Video game protagonists, when written well, can be a vital part of the game's experience. A protagonist, who is kind and honest or funny and charming, who also undergoes some character development throughout the story, is the best kind.
There have been many such instances where video games have delivered a great main character who has become the highlight of the series. Players enjoyed playing as these characters, which made them feel cool while also being relatable.
Let's look at some of these video games with some iconic protagonists that have since become favorites and left fans no other option other than to like them. Here are five video game protagonists who players couldn't help but adore.
Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.
Nathan Drake is a treasure hunting daredevil and the primary protagonist of the Uncharted video game series. Handsome, charismatic, and an action hero to boot, he let players experience what it would be like to be a modern-day Indiana Jones. Appearing for the first time in the video game Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
While at times goofy and possibly selfish, Drake is hard to dislike due to his wise-cracking smart personality. Portrayed by the exceptional Nolan North in the video games, he perfectly brought to life a fictional character that fans would love to play as for years to come.
Drake’s popularity in the video games also saw Sony try their luck at a live-action adaptation in the form of a movie released in 2022. Tom Holland portrayed a much younger version of Drake in the film, which retold the events of a few games, mulled together into a new story. The movie also included a cameo by Nolan North himself.
The primary Witcher of the Witcher series of video games and the main
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