Yet, not every game does this.

A lot of these heroes are just completely unbelievable in their ability to save the day.

They’re the most unlikely candidates for the job.

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Some titles immediately put you into the shoes of a legend.

So, you’re already a big deal during the prologue.

Perhaps you’re a legendary hero, a legendary thief, or a legendary adventurer.

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However, he’s already a bit of a legend when the story begins.

These things aren’t provided to every random rookie who gets involved in the Yakuza.

He had already worked his way up before the story began.

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However, one of these titles could start with you being an up-and-coming hero.

With great power comes great superheroes attached to it.

These comic book superheroes are the best of the best.

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That is not the case in Arkham Asylum, though.

In this title, Batman is already a vastly experienced crime fighter.

In fact, the character themselves doesn’t know asthey’ve lost their memory.

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You discover later that your character is actually called Revan, who used to be a Jedi.

Revan inserted themselves into the conflict and really made an impact.

Then, they joined the dark side, as they became a Sith Lord.

Kiryu punching someone in Yakuza 1.

This was when their legend grew further, even if it wasn’t a heroic legacy they were building.

By the time the game begins, Revan is a famous but feared name in the galaxy.

Before that, though, he earned a reputation as a legendary soldier.

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This is mainly due to his performance during what was called the Pendulum Wars.

He’s known for writing a series of crime-thriller novels called Alex Casey.

So, he’s very famous right from the beginning.

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These horror game main characters have been through a lot.

At the start of the game, though, he’s struggling with writer’s block.

Things get much worse for him when his wife disappears, and strange supernatural things begin to happen.

Batman throwing a batarang in Arkham Asylum.

Being a best-seller doesn’t really help him in these situations.

One of the origin options is Wyll.

Choosing him asthe protagonist provides a unique experiencewhere you get to play as a living legend.

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They know him as a hero.

Michael is the one that can be considered a legend in the criminal world.

So, he’s a pretty big deal from a career criminal standpoint.

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There are a few different options.

Each one is an impressive feat that others in the military hear about.

Not quite villain, not quite hero.

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A close up of Darth Revan in pitch black darkness illuminated by the glow of a red lightsaber.

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COG soldier Marcus Fenix is ready to use his lancer assault rifle.

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Alan Wake glares ahead in a stark blue environment in Alan Wake Remastered.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 screenshot of Wyll pointing a sword forward.

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GTA 5 Michael running away from an explosion.

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Mass Effect screenshot of Shepard aiming pistol.

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