Video Games Where You Can Beat The Main Protagonist

Highlights

Players can have a unique connection with video game protagonists, sometimes getting the chance to fight against them in rare instances.
In games like Fire Emblem and Pokemon, players face off against main protagonists like Ike and Red, providing a challenging and unique gameplay experience.
Phoenix Wright and Asura’s Wrath showcase how even main characters can face off against the player, adding layers of complexity to the storyline.

In my humble opinion, each of these characters embodies unique strengths and struggles that resonate with players from various walks of life. Red, the respected veteran trainer from the Pokemon series, has a longevity that speaks to the timeless charm of the franchise. His team, often consisting of the iconic Kanto starters and an un-evolved Pikachu, is reminiscent of a trusted group of friends who grow with us through our journey.

In most video games, the principal character offers a unique connection with the player that surpasses many other mediums. This is primarily due to the fact that the player often has direct control over their actions, which sets them apart from many other characters within the genre. Consequently, an instance where the player confronts the main character in combat is relatively uncommon in a game.

In many games, players often find themselves competing against their primary character, a situation that occurs more frequently than one might expect, even in games where the player usually controls the main character. Here are some games where you’ll encounter the main protagonist as an opponent.

5 Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Chapter 3-13: Blood Contract

Video Games Where You Can Beat The Main Protagonist

Radiant Dawn is a follow-up to Path of Radiance, where Ike and his mercenary team battled Daein to save Crimea. In this sequel, the story explores the aftermath of that war from various angles, shifting attention away from the Daein Liberation Group, the Dawn Brigade, the Crimean Royal Knights, and even Ike’s own group, the Greil Mercenaries. Although Ike is often seen as the main character, Micaiah assumes the lead for a significant portion of the game. However, throughout most of Part 3, it’s the Greil Mercenaries who are playable.

Essentially, in Chapter 3-13, the Dawn Brigade’s conflicting objectives make them the adversaries, with Ike leading the Greil Mercenaries. Beating Ike is a strategy for completing the chapter, but given his strength, fortifying your position for twelve turns could be a more enticing choice. In the subsequent chapter, you assume command of the Greil Mercenaries again, this time facing off against Micaiah who serves as the chapter’s boss. However, due to the unique nature of this chapter, she cannot be engaged in combat.

Following the events of these last two chapters, the objectives of different factions converge, leading us to unite our respective forces into three distinct, yet interconnected armies. As we approach the climax of this grand tale, our armies merge into one formidable force, with each unit at our disposal for deployment during the decisive endgame.

4 Bookworm Adventures 2

Chapter 6; Level 5: Back to the Library

Released: 2009
Platforms: PC
Developer: PopCap Games, Inc

In this boss fight, the character doesn’t provide any real challenge but plays a significant role in the storyline. The protagonist, Lex (the bookworm), discovers that rifts are appearing in the library. He encounters a creature that resembles him and takes the legendary Magic Pen. This creature wears a futuristic propeller hat to distinguish it from our hero, and it’s called “Evilex,” hinted as a potential future adversary. After Lex goes to the future, he acquires an identical hat that serves as a time machine. He decides to journey back in time to confront Evilex, his supposed enemy.

I venture through the grand library, tackling Anna Karenina, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Odyssey, and Moby Dick – quite a formidable lineup! But alas, there’s no Evilex to be found; instead, I encounter a far less intimidating Lex, vulnerable without his helmet and easily defeated with just one strike. This is surprisingly easy compared to most boss fights in the Bookworm Adventures series, almost comically so – a testament to the humor woven into the game’s narrative. It seems this battle was designed to echo the previous segment, where our hero Lex was swiftly defeated in a single hit.

3 Pokemon Gold and Silver

Mt. Silver

In the world of Pokemon, I’m the original protagonist, a character created to represent the male gamer (though Leaf came later for the female players). While I may not have a rich personality right off the bat, it’s largely shaped by my choices throughout the game rather than any pre-defined narrative. According to the storyline, I outsmarted and eventually dethroned my rival, Blue, securing my place as the champion.

In an unusual move, Gold and Silver decided to make the young Red character the final antagonist in their game, who is just as chatty as when he’s controlled by the player. This can create a somewhat ominous atmosphere when viewed outside of the context of him being the player’s character. His team includes the classic Kanto starters, Pikachu, Snorlax, and Espeon (with Lapras replacing Espeon in the remake).

Over time, Red has periodically shown up in the series, often portrayed as a respected senior trainer. In some cases, players may encounter him, while on occasion, he might even team up with them for battles. The composition of his team can vary, but it usually includes the three starters from Kanto, along with an unevolved Pikachu. Interestingly, this same Pikachu is also a starting Pokemon in the game, “Pokemon Yellow”.

2 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice

Turnabout Revolution

In the Ace Attorney series, Phoenix Wright serves as the primary character. His persona is designed in a way that makes him more relatable to the ordinary player, enhancing this bond with his everyday charm. Yet, there are certain constraints to how effective this can be, particularly in the later episodes of the series.

The main point is that the ongoing storyline of the game suggests that Phoenix Wright is likely one of the top defense attorneys within the game’s universe. This assumption is based on his track record of successfully resolving seemingly impossible cases from past games. In fact, Phoenix’s apprentice, Apollo Justice, was a devoted fan before eventually working under him.

In the thrilling climax of this tale, I find myself stepping into the shoes of both Phoenix and Apollo Justice. Initially, it’s Phoenix who takes on the challenging role as the plaintiff attorney for the evasive Paul Atishon. This unique situation pits Phoenix against his former protégé in a rare civil trial, where we grapple over the ownership of an ancient artifact known as the Founder’s Orb, a Khura’In relic rumored to bestow immense spiritual power.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that while Justice ultimately prevails in the grand scheme, Phoenix Wright is far from being outmatched. Interestingly enough, even when he unearths inconsistencies as the defending attorney, his signature “Objection!” melody still rings, adding another layer to the tension. The game Spirit of Justice, in its final trials, serves as a powerful narrative tool to show Apollo breaking free from his mentor’s influence, making each case more significant to the overall story.

1 Asura’s Wrath

Yasha faces off against his brother-in-law

In this action-packed video game titled “Asura’s Wrath“, the main character, a semi-divine being, embarks on a quest for vengeance. Betrayed by the Seven Gods, Asura was deceitfully slain. Their intention was to exploit his daughter Mithra as a slave, murder his wife Durga, and falsely implicate him in the crime. Resurrected, Asura’s rage becomes the very force that keeps him alive in critical moments.

However, even when it’s righteous indignation, excessive anger is never a good thing. There comes a point in the game where Asura gets so angry, that even the player can’t control him. Asura’s lifelong rival and Durga’s brother, Yasha grows disgusted with the actions of the Deities and decides to betray them. An initial act of defiance is fighting Asura, not to kill him, but to save him. From here, Yasha serves as more of a supporting character than a villain, although the focus largely shifts back to the titular Asura.

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