The 13 Unluckiest Videogame Bastards

Over the years, continually playing as the hero in videogames has taught people to have a generally optimistic outlook when faced with challenges, to believe deep down that, whatever happens, they can overcome any obstacle. But for every dauntless hero, there are about a million hapless losers who, try as they might, just can’t win. Ever.

Usually they’re the guys you thoughtlessly fill with bullets, but videogames are littered with sympathetic nobodies who serve as a constant reminder that success doesn’t come easy, if at all. They’re just plain unlucky, and these are the unluckiest of them all.