You know you're the protagonist of the story when...

[Dr.Susse]

When you wake up and everyone has forgot your name.

 

[GodofDisaster]

When your rivals Grandfather pays more attention to you.

 

[Dr.Susse]

When bridges to the next town are often out right until you finish what you where doing.

 

[GodofDisaster]

When you can walk into someone house take their money, destroy all their belongings and they don't do or say anything.

 

[Dr.Susse]

When getting hurt only makes you shrink.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

When there is this weird HUD in your vision.

 

[pyramid head grape]

when you have a life bar.

 

[GodofDisaster]

When eating food that's been on the ground/bins gives you health.

(If you ever played Streets of Rage you'll know this one well)

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

When you can only move right for some reason.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

When your name is Link.