Top 5 nameless protagonists in video games

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Protagonists are the foundation of any medium, especially video games, wherein players experience the narrative through the protagonist’s worldview. It is unnatural for game developers to have nameless protagonists as it elevates the player’s expectations from other game departments to compensate for the nameless hero.

However, a handful of protagonists have managed to enhance the games they are featured in. Some have become legendary icons, thereby intertwined with the franchise's identity. Nameless protagonists can immerse players better as most other game world characters address them directly.

Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

Id Software brought the Doom franchise back into the spotlight with their fantastic reboot of the series in 2016 titled Doom. Players step into the shoes of a man called Slayer, who is affectionately called Doomguy. Not only is he devoid of any name, but he also has no voiced lines in the game.

Players, however, can feel the grit and fearless demeanor of the Slayer through his in-game actions. The same is evident in the game’s beginning level when the Slayer rips apart the computer console in the middle of a mission briefing as he is only concerned with slaying demons.

South Park: The Stick of Truth is based on the popular long-running animated series South Park and features a bunch of kids dealing with school life. The series often parodies pop culture, political issues, and other real-life events. Players can create their character in this turn-based adaption of South Park.

Stick of Truth parodies all fantasy movies as the kids of South Park roleplay like wizards, druids, dwarfs, and other races. The player’s character is a new arrival in the