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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.