One of many
Other (objects, etc.) theme
The protagonist is one of many on a single side, whether or not the others actually manage to do anything useful.
37
games
6platforms
PS3 2008-11-06
X360 2005-11
WIN 2009-09-10
X360 2008-09-23
X360 2008-11-04
WIN 2005-10-25
WIN 2008-11-06
WIN 2009-11-12
XBOX 2001-11-15
X360 2011-11-15
WIN 2003-09
PS3 2007-11-05
Notes:
* The protagonist may occasionally get separated from the rest, either on purpose or some other reason, but most of the game is spent surrounded by others.
* Usually this is to give a sense of immersion for characters that are just basic grunts or similar, or otherwise make it seem less like you're a one man army.
* Unlike group or companion tags, this does not indicate any level of control over the others, or the others following your lead.
* Occasionally the protagonist is actually an "elite" or similar (explaining the occasional on-purpose solo jobs), but still lacks any authorship over the lesser folks.
Application to non-violent games currently unknown.
* The protagonist may occasionally get separated from the rest, either on purpose or some other reason, but most of the game is spent surrounded by others.
* Usually this is to give a sense of immersion for characters that are just basic grunts or similar, or otherwise make it seem less like you're a one man army.
* Unlike group or companion tags, this does not indicate any level of control over the others, or the others following your lead.
* Occasionally the protagonist is actually an "elite" or similar (explaining the occasional on-purpose solo jobs), but still lacks any authorship over the lesser folks.
Application to non-violent games currently unknown.
Related:
* Companion
* Group
* Leader participation
Related:
* Singled out - a fact that breaks the immersion that the other characters try to give
Contrast:
* Group
* Army of One
* Temporary companions
* Companion
* Group
* Leader participation
Related:
* Singled out - a fact that breaks the immersion that the other characters try to give
Contrast:
* Group
* Army of One
* Temporary companions
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Games by year
The first One of many video game was released on November 15, 2001.
Activision, Activision Blizzard and Phantom EFX published most of these games.