In many ways, video game sidekicks are a lot like younger siblings: they all too often follow us aimlessly and without any apparent capacity for independent thought. Offering scant backup to a bona fide hero rarely allows much glory for the sidekick, who generally seems perpetually doomed to live in the protagonist’s shadow. It’s certainly tough, but someone’s gotta do it – and by “it”, we mean carrying our weapons while we do all the work. However, there are occasions where the sidekick actually makes for a far more compelling character than the protagonist, and it’s those instances we’re looking at for our list today. Here are 10 Video Game Sidekicks More Interesting thanthe Hero.
VO: Ben Potter (@Confused_Dude)
Script: Niall Gray
Video Editor: Lewis Brook (@toast_burn_)
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Kind of a meaningless distinction for games with a silent protagonist :
I think Goofy's sirname is Goof. Goofy Goof. Like Marky Mark. Don't quote me on it though, I'm not sure.
Weird that the Bandicoot wiki itself credits Aku-Aku's name as being inspired by a mere restaraunt. Considering it's historical significance.
Lieutenant Junior Grade Iroquois Pliskin in Metal Gear Solid 2
So, Goofy is the head of a literal Mickey Mouse army? 😂
For KotOR, I would've gone with HK-47…best party member, hands down.
Ekaterina from Van Helsing games is best girl
Does Ada Womg count as you do play as her? She is more interesting than Leon and he is an interesting character in his own right.
Minsc.
End of list.
GO FOR THE EYES BOO!
Yo what should I have said here, earlier a woman sad to me a gas engineer was coming on to her, I said “some guys just ask out every woman they meet, they’re dumb, they should at least get a type you know”, then I said “don’t worry you’re not even remotely my type at all”, now she seemed a little angry, but what on earth should I have said?
How is Midna, from Twilight Princess … the titular "Twilight Princess" herself, not even on the list?
She is only one of THE most Interesting characters in one of the most Popular franchises in the World.
You could make an entire Spinoff game based on her alone. She would certainly deserve it more than Tingle, who got at least 3, that I know of.
Had Nick Valentine all typed up ready to go. Him or Hancock.
How about B12 in Stray? Your cute little flying android who gives you the backpack towards the beginning, they have a very rich and heart-breaking story that slowly unfolds as the game progresses. While our protagonist is adorable, at the end of the day you're simply playing as a regular cat who wants to find its way home.
It's nice watching a triple jump video without seeing Ashton's belly button 37 times. Not that there is anything wrong with her body in any way shape or form she's a pretty girl is just annoying and redundant
I was hoping u would choose Clank for one of these spots
The only thing impressive about Donald duck is the amount of times he needs my potions.
Surprised Ellie from tlou 1 wasn't on here.
I'm sure someone else has already said this, but Goofy's last name is Goof
Bioshock infinite is still underated in my opinion, had a blast playing that game ,
God please give us another bioshock
Yep i never liked sora so i agree donald n goofy r way better plus i love disney especially classic disney
Goofy Goofison 😂
Price in MW is confirmed to be the grandson of WW2 Price. Thought that was common knowledge.
NOOOOOOOOOO SOAAAAAAAAAAP!
You missed one, Joey from Beneath a steel sky! The definition of sarcasm!
I'll let you off!😀I love your stuff!
Maybe modern Captain Price might be a descendant of the old Captain Price, that’s what I think that about why he looks to be immortal.
How good does COD 4 still look!
If garrus was the main protagonist of mass effect, i might've actually enjoyed the games
There should be a Garrus spinoff
Excuse me? Kotor II Kreia?
Each time Bioshock Infinite makes a list it's a good day