2018's Biggest Video Game Protagonists - Ranked From Worst To Best

3. Peter Parker (Spider-Man)

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Insomniac Games

If you thought that Tom Holland's portrayal of Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was the zenith of the character's depiction on-screen, Insomniac's Spider-Man game might give you a moment for pause.

No video game and arguably no movie has given fans such a rich and convincing portrayal of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man, fully embracing his youthful optimism while delivering the most satisfyingly responsive web-slinging in Spider-Man video game history.

With a story that's roughly as long as all of the Spider-Man movies combined, Insomniac were really able to get to the heart of what makes Peter Parker the man he is, best exemplified by that heartbreaking final dilemma.

Yuri Lowenthal did an incredible job in the role, and with what many fans are calling the definitive screen depiction of the character, has set an insanely high bar for the inevitable sequel.

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