RPG protagonists usually fall into two categories, the living character and the silent type. Protagonists like Geralt from the Witcher 3 have a distinct personality from the player — he has personal motivations and speaks for himself. But for Shin Megami Tensei and its spinoff series Persona, the silent protagonist has been the norm, and it’s a trope that’s often used to help the player feel immersed in the game world. With Soul Hackers 2, the sequel to a 25-year-old game, Atlus has bucked this trend and given players a protagonist who is her own person, and it should never go back.
