11. Noctis (Final Fantasy XV)
Noctis is a protagonist who is infinitely lifted up by his friends, both literally and as a hero. The would-be king of Lucis is the centerpiece of Final Fantasy XV’s road trip and in that context, he works well as the angsty little brother to a bunch of guys who love the fuck out of him and want to help him succeed. That dynamic is what makes Noctis compelling more than anything he specifically has going on. Final Fantasy XV’s writing is all over the place, though, and even the strength of that dynamic can’t elevate him higher on this list.
