10 Greatest Black Characters In Video Games
4. Franklin Clinton - Grand Theft Auto V
Rockstar's groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto series has always been filled to the brim with memorable, quirky and downright insane characters. Franklin Clinton, despite initial impressions, is one of the good ones.
Yes, Clinton is a criminal. Yes, he does some more than questionable things. And yes, we still love him. We’re first introduced to the character when he is attempting to steal a car at the beginning of GTA V. One thing leads to another and in no time, he’s robbing banks with fellow criminal Michael. Out of the three characters, he is definitely the most down to Earth. Being a point of sanity for the three, he keeps them grounded and has genuinely good intentions.
Growing up as young Black man in Lost Santos (the game's interpretation of LA), he knows hardship. He only wants to better himself and provide for himself and his friends, never straying too far from his roots.