Sony's PlayStation brand has churned out success after success, with its lineup of consoles and exclusives being quite brilliant indeed. There are so many PlayStation exclusive titles around that it can be hard to wrap one's head around them. From platformers to full-blown action titles — PlayStation has it all and then some.
With the focus on narrative experiences in modern times, it's easy to see why the PlayStation is carving a name for itself as one of the best modern developers. The stories are pretty mature, and so are the characters as well! Protagonists and major characters in PlayStation games are pretty old and even have the experience of being a parent! The most notable examples of the same are mentioned below.
10 Freya (God Of War)
For what it's worth, Freya had her heart in the right place when she made Baldur immortal and immune to all pain. She was trying to avert a deadly prophecy for her son and ended up alienating him in the process.
This triggers the chain of events that leads to Kratos finally killing Baldur off and ending the cycle. This enrages Freya to no end, who hunts down Kratos in a bid to make him pay in God of War: Ragnarok.
9 Barret Wallace (Final Fantasy 7)
Barret is a great character from Final Fantasy 7 who ends up taking care of Marlene after the tragedy that befell his friend, Dyne. However, it must be said that his actions endanger Marlene quite a bit, even if his heart is in the right place.
He has no problems with assigning Marlene to take care of a rowdy bar that serves alcohol while he goes off on his rampage against Shinra. However, it's the love he has for Marlene and how it's reciprocated that makes him such a great character.
8 The Boss (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is a great title that further proved why Kojima is a master of his craft. Featuring a great story and tense gameplay, Metal Gear Solid 3 is a must-play for fans of stealth titles.
The Boss is developed quite a bit in this game and ends up being one of the most riveting characters, especially due to her relationship with Naked Snake. The fact that she serves as the final boss adds an additional layer of emotion to the entire experience.
7 Sojiro Sakura (Persona 5)
Persona 5 is a great game that needs no introduction. The game is full to the brim with memorable characters, with Sokiro Sakura serving as the main character's caretaker during his stay in Tokyo.
He's also the adoptive father of Futaba, and tries his best to cater to the interests of both characters. He's a father who tries his best, even if he may seem too strict and unapproachable for his own good.
6 Nathan Drake & Elena Fisher (Uncharted)
Nathan Drake is one of the most iconic PlayStation protagonists of all time. After many great adventures and duels against death, Nathan leads the life of a simple family man... only to feel something lacking from his old life.
This leads him to embark on one final adventure behind his wife's back, with Elena discovering his lies but ultimately forgiving him in the process. The game's ending sees a peaceful epilogue for the two, with their daughter inquiring about the duo's adventures as the game draws to a close.
5 Ethan Mars (Heavy Rain)
Ethan Mars is a father who has his flaws but still tries his best to provide for Shaun, his only child. When his kid is kidnapped by the Origami Killer, Ethan does everything in his power to bring his son back once and for all.
While his actions are totally dependent on the player, going for a good ending means letting Ethan show exactly what he would do to ensure that his child remains safe. The events are truly harrowing and prove why Ethan is such a great father when the time calls for it.
4 Rost (Horizon: Zero Dawn)
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Horizon: Zero Dawn's intro is pretty great, introducing Aloy and Rost as two outcasts who are learning the ways of life in the world. Aloy's development is fuelled by Rost, who ends up sacrificing his own life to save his daughter.
His death at the hands of Helis is an emotional affair that prompts Aloy to become stronger and take him and HADES down once and for all. Rost may not have been around for the longest time given Zero Dawn's length, but he left a strong impression that carries over to the sequel as well.
3 Kazuma Kiryu (Yakuza)
The Yakuza series is features some of the most engaging and action-packed titles around. The story of Kiryu Kazuma as he transforms from a nobody into one of the most legendary figures of the Tojo Clan is pretty satisfying indeed.
After leaving his life of crime behind, Kiryu decides to run an orphanage, helping out Haruka and several other kids to lead better lives. He struggles as a parent sometimes, but his heart is always in the right place and leads to his children loving him quite a bit!
2 Joel (The Last Of Us)
Joel is the first name that many people thing of when people talk about dads in video games. After losing his daughter Sarah when people started turning into Infected, Joel ends up being a fairly reserved and brooding man who does what is required to survive and nothing more.
However, his life changes when Ellie comes into his life, leading to him developing a sense of fatherhood once again. The first game showed that Joel would do everything in his power to save Ellie, going so far as to dooming all of mankind in the process.
1 Kratos (God Of War)
Kratos is another character who received the grizzled dad treatment in a bid to modernize his character for a new generation. What could've been a disastrous idea ended up being a massive success, with Kratos becoming a popular and beloved protagonist once again.
His bond with Atreus is a joy to witness, with both father and son learning while spending time with each other during their adventures in both games. No one expected Kratos to be a good father, not even himself... but he managed to surprise everyone by showing a side of him that many people deemed to be non-existent in the old games.
