10 Greatest Next-Gen Video Game Heroes
1. Desmond Miles
Descendant of the Master Assassins
The Assassin's Creed franchise revolves around the Brotherhood of Assassins - a clandestine group who safeguard the world from the shadows. As you take control of these Master Assassins, you will find yourself in conflict with The Knights Templar – a corrupt cabal who strive to control humanity.
The open-world stealth game has many iconic characters such as Altair, Ezio, and Edward Kenway. However, none of these assassins' achievements would’ve been possible if it wasn’t for their descendant, Desmond Miles. Living in the modern world, Desmond uses a device called the Animus, which allows him to relive his ancestors' lives. Using their memories, Desmond hopes to gain insight on how to save the world from an approaching calamity.
Desmond may not be as iconic as his progenitors but he deserves just as much glory. Even though he wanted nothing to do with the Order, he hooked up to the Animus once he learned the world was in jeopardy. Not only that, he willingly sacrificed his life to save the planet from complete destruction in the conclusion of Assassin's Creed III, doing his lineage proud.