10 Evil Video Game Characters Who Saved The Day Anyway

7. CJ - Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

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Carl Johnson is one of the most beloved protagonists of the Grand Theft Auto series, but he's also one of the most destructive, selfish, and sociopathic characters in the franchise.

When you think about it, between drowning a man in cement and committing acts of domestic terrorism, killing dozens if not hundreds of innocent civilians in the process, even by the GTA standards, CJ's crime count is absolutely disturbing.

However, surprisingly, CJ is also the only protagonist in the series who ends up becoming a hero of his community!

You see, while other GTA characters' stories end with them conquering the criminal world or enjoying being filthy rich, CJ does that AND manages to save the day at the same time!

In the final stage of San Andreas, all chaos breaks loose when Tenpenny's hold over the police department lets him walk out of court a free man. The news of his release incites a huge riot, prompting people to kill each other on the streets and forcing the city officials to declare martial law.

By foiling his enemies' plans and killing Tenpenny, CJ ends up preventing an all-out war in the city, making him, funnily enough, the most productive member of society among all GTA protagonists.

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