The Grand Theft Auto series is full of bad people. Niko probably has one of the darkest back-stories of any GTA main character, and while people love him because of his sullen, direct nature – hes not all that of a good guy once you look at some of the things he does in GTA IV.

Is Niko Bellic a hero?

Niko Bellic is one of the deadliest protagonists of GTA, having killed over a hundred foes and almost all of his mission-givers.

Is Niko Bellic a psychopath?

Nope, hes not a psychopath; thats why (unlike most GTA protagonists) he often expresses remorse over his past actions, tries to refuse to act as a hit man a few times, and within the story only kills when either the targets already obviously a bad guy or when refusing will endanger his cousin.

Is Niko Bellic a good character?

Nikos dark past is checkered with a history of violence as a young soldier in the Serbian army and his dealings in human trafficking and other various criminal activities. Despite a clearly tortured history, Niko isnt devoid of any charm. The character is a goldmine for one-liners and witty quips.