These video game protagonists have the oddest abilities.

However, some games take a different approach, subverting this familiar dynamic.

These games place you in an important supporting role rather than casting you as the story’s focal point.

Three screenshots stand next to each other. From left to right, there’s Lingyang from Wuthering Waves, Kirby, and Emil from Tales of Symphonia 2.

While your contributions are crucial, the narrative isnt necessarily aboutyou.

Your in-game name will default to the name of your box.

But when Niko asks for your name, you have the option to change it.

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You begin the game as Prince Stephen I, courageously venturing into the enchanted briar patch to rescue Aurora.

To reach the castle, you must assist various enchanted forest creatures by solving their unique problems.

The second Prince you play is modeled after Prince Philip from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

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However, failure has consequences.

Despite this, only Stephen holds the power to break Aurora’s curse.

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All the achievements you collect in the game are related to Audrey’s actions rather than your own.

However, the goddess Eya has chosen someone else as the world’s savior: Audrey Redheart.

You begin the game as Jack, a highly-trained police officer, fighting to protect his girlfriend, Annie.

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Jack is the perfect protagonist: skilled at various firearms and a capable fighter.

However, after the first few levels, Jack is separated from Annie during an explosion.

After being knocked unconscious, he is abducted by a mysterious organization.

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The game then skips ahead two months, and you take control of Annie, the true protagonist.

Why seek out hidden weapons when you’re free to just steal your enemies' powers instead?

In this story, you play as a tactician discovered by Lyn on the plains of Sacae.

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In Red and Blue, you’re the one to dismantle Team Rocket’s nefarious operations.

In Ruby and Sapphire, you must calm the mighty Groudon and Kyogre to prevent global catastrophe.

Sure, the Pokemon are the true stars of their world.

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But humans aren’t so bad, right?

Let’s rank them.

Animal heroes have been a big part of gaming for a while.

Here’s a look at the absolute best over the years.