In fiction, the main character is not always someone people should either identify with or look up to and nowhere does is this more applicable than in Supreme League of Patriots. The Purple Patriot is the result of Kyle Keever’s overactive imagination being turned reality after a severe head trauma. Suddenly, he gained a slew of abilities powered by his own bloated ego. Even worse, the once mild mannered Kyle is suddenly extremely intolerant, bigoted and even hypocritical.

This is where Mel comes in, he’s more than someone sticking by a friend during a rough period, Mel is the audience’s view into the world. As an illegal immigrant in the US, Mel is the Patriot’s best friend while still having a worldview that opposes Kyle’s in every way possible. Tolerant, Liberal and generally serving as the antithesis of the Patriot.

Mel believes in equality, tolerance and has enough sarcastic dry wit to counter any of his best friend’s remarks. Our faithful assistant is far from a Mary Sue though. He can be lecherous, lazy and will profit from his best friend’s misfortunes any chance he gets. In one particular instance Mel takes a picture of the Patriot getting seriously hurt to claim a $2000 prize.

Despite this, Mel sticks by his longtime friend no matter what. In his view, the Patriot is the result of an accident and is not a part of his longtime friend. On several occasions, the faithful assistant remarks as to how there is still a little bit of Kyle left on the newly formed Patriot.

Regardless, Mel never misses an opportunity to put the Patriot in his place, intentionally discrediting him in front of others with his dry sarcastic tone. Whether he does this due to his political views or simply because deep at Heart, he has anarchist tendencies is up to the viewer.

As the player’s eyes into this world, Mel is the only character to break the fourth wall. Often hinting at how this is just a low budget game with ‘an excellent value’ or noticing the game’s ‘flaws’ on purpose.

With an assistant who spends so much of his time bringing his best friend down a few pegs, it’s easy to see the audience is meant to laugh at the patriot, not with him. He is the satirical product of a bygone era, which only gets him in more problems than he can handle. Players may control the patriot, but they sould view Mel as a relatable character and the voice of reason.

If you’re curious to see Mel’s dry wit in action, check out the Supreme League of Patriots store page. By pre-ordering it from the Phoenix Store you receive 10% discount and even receive free Steam key.

Gonçalo Gonçalves
Social Media Associate
Phoenix Online Studios