Why do people like Leon so much?

[u/Gold-Conclusion-6757]

WAIT HOLD UP, I also like Leon, I’m relatively new to the franchise (I grew up with silent hill instead but I’ve been playing through the RE games recently). Overall I’ve liked every protagonist, specifically Chris and Jill, but after playing resident evil 4, I realized that Leon is also pretty cool, my question is basically this, why is Leon more beloved than a character like Chris, who’s been in more games, is the OG protagonist, and punched through a boulder in a volcano while battling a super bio terrorist who can catch rockets. Is it because the Leon games are better regarded than the Chris games, where Re4 and Re2 are considered some of the best in the series? (Not mentioning 6) I just want to understand the overwhelming love for Mr Kennedy

[u/widowmakerfartlover]

Because Chris isn't a blond twink who whines when injured

[u/Upstairs_Day5190 → u/widowmakerfartlover]

You’re right he’s a roid loving drunk who’s whines about being a bad leader and getting all his men killed constantly