In almost all games, we take control of a character and strive to reach the finale where the protagonist awaits a reward. Whether it's royal power, the title of the greatest commander, or simply a vast amount of money. But there are games where the character has lost everything they had at the very beginning. This forces the hero to embark on a long and perilous journey. This compilation presents such games.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor

The world of Middle-Earth is very dangerous. A ranger named Talion experienced this firsthand. He was one of the best, commanding a group of brave warriors. Everything seemed fine. But it wasn't meant to be. Cunning orcs captured him and his family. His family was killed, and Talion was sacrificed. Suddenly, the spirit of the elf Celebrimbor comes to his aid and proposes an alliance against their common enemy. As a result, Talion is resurrected. Now he is consumed by a thirst for vengeance and sets out to Mordor to punish the murderers of his family.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Despite his skill and abilities, the main character fails in his task to protect a politician. The convoy is attacked by well-trained cyborgs who know what they're doing and overcome all the defense the politician had. The politician is killed, and the hero is severely maimed, losing his arm. It's only by a miracle that he manages to survive. But Raiden is not so easily defeated. He is equipped with a prosthetic limb and receives a combat suit along with a powerful sword capable of cutting through almost anything it touches. This will come in handy for Raiden, as he will have to cut down many enemies.

Far Cry 3

Jason Brody and his friends decide to have an amazing party on an island. The decision is made, and the group heads to the location. The sea, the sun, the sand, and close friends around. What could be better? But at one moment, the celebration turns into a deadly trap. Pirates invade, and Jason and his companions become their prisoners. During their escape, Jason's brother dies. Left with nothing, Brody has no choice but to eliminate all the villains and free his friends who are held captive. At times, the island's peaceful inhabitants will provide assistance, as they are also not thrilled about the presence of the pirates.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

A samurai is a brave warrior who is willing to sacrifice his life to save his master. The main character fails his mission and fails to protect his lord, who is kidnapped by enemies, while also destroying everything dear to the character. His arm is also severed. But this cannot break the will of a true samurai. He embarks on a mission to rescue his lord and, in the process, tries to restore his reputation. He will have to fight various enemies, some of whom can surprise with their strength and skills.

Cyberpunk 2077

In the future world, corporations are serious and powerful organizations. One of the main characters works for such a corporation. He is well provided for, unlike most people. However, one should never forget that everything can be taken away in an instant. That's exactly what happens to the hero. He is simply discarded. Luckily, he survives with his life intact. Now he must find out why this happened and who is behind it. But he needs to stay alert because money can turn even an ally into a dangerous enemy.

Ghost of Tsushima

The Mongols landed on the island and began their conquest. Samurai Jin Sakai witnesses his commander's death during the battle and the capture of his uncle. But that's not all, as the protagonist himself narrowly escapes being chopped to pieces. Unexpected help comes from a Japanese girl who picks him up from the battlefield and heals him in her home. From her, Jin learns that things are dire. The samurai is not intimidated by the invaders and will do everything possible to free his uncle from captivity and achieve victory over the Mongols.

MAX PAYNE 3

Bandits kill the family of the main character, who was a responsible police officer. It hits him hard. He resigns and starts drinking heavily. But in a fateful moment, the hero decides to move to change his life and try to get out of a tough situation. In another country, Max gets a job, not just any job, but as a bodyguard. Little did he know that even here he would have to engage in a battle with criminals. Moreover, he will have to do it alone.

Divinity Original Sin 2

Being a prince is good, especially when you are the rightful heir to the throne. But making a deal with demons is very bad. You can lose everything. The Red Prince experienced this firsthand. Now he has no rights, and assassins are after him. The hero must defeat all the enemies and reclaim the throne that rightfully belongs to him. This RPG contains numerous colorful levels and a decent character progression system.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Henry is a simple blacksmith's son in the era of the Middle Ages. Everything was going smoothly until war knocked on the gates of the settlement. Henry loses everyone dear to him. The main character decides to avenge the killers no matter what. It's a good thing his father managed to forge a sword before his demise. Now, Henry faces bloody battles, dangerous enemies, and other perils lurking at every step.

Assassin's Creed

The action of this game takes place in two different time periods. In one of them, the player takes control of an assassin who not only failed the assigned mission but also betrayed his comrades due to overconfidence. However, one of Altair's comrades returns to the Assassin's fortress with the necessary relic. For such a failure, the main hero is sentenced to death, which, however, was staged. But the fact remains, the hero is expelled from the brotherhood. Now the hero must restore his reputation and prove that he can change.

Fable 3

After the death of the king, his heir, who successfully ascends the throne, starts ruling. The main character is the sibling (brother or sister, depending on choice) of the new king. The relationship between the relatives gradually worsens, leading the hero to flee from the palace. Now he must find loyal supporters to organize a revolution against the tyrant sibling. But it's not as simple as it seems at first glance.

Saints Row: The Third

In this game, there is a criminal syndicate that has gained significant influence and respect from other gangs. However, the Syndicate defeats the Third Street Saints and pushes them back. Now they have to rebuild from scratch, rivaling other factions and trying to regain their influence. And they also need to seek revenge on the Syndicate and reclaim what was taken from them.