10 Of The Most Bizarre Video Game Sidekicks

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A good sidekick can bring out the best in a hero. Whether it's providing support in combat, some light comedic relief, or unwavering moral guidance, they're able to make a protagonist's journey a little easier or at least more enjoyable.

However, a few of the most interesting sidekicks are cut from a stranger cloth. Designers seem to take more creative license with their tag-along characters, resulting in some bizarre and zany personalities that can overshadow their more straight-laced protagonists. These 10 sidekicks are the weirdest partners gaming's ever seen.

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Daxter

Where They're From: Jack & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Why They're Weird: He's Hyperactive, over-excitable, and always naked.

Doc Louis

Where They're From: Punch-Out

Why They're Weird: He's the only overweight, bike-stealing, chocolate-loving trainer in the world

Pikmin

Where They're From: Pikmin

Why They're Weird: Adorable little plant creatures willing to go kamikaze for your cause

Cait Sith

Where They're From: Final Fantasy VII

Why They're Weird: He's a fluffy toy kitty turned robot, riding atop a moogle

Morte Rictusgrin

Where They're From: Planescape: Torment

Why They're Weird: He's a talking skull that berates your enemies

Slippy Toad

Where They're From: StarFox

Why They're Weird: Perpetually upbeat, despite being absolutely useless.

The Adoring Fan

Where They're From: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Why They're Weird: He loves you with a creepy, undying affection.

Mallow

Where They're From: Super Mario RPG 

Why They're Weird: Is he a cloud or a marshmallow? Is he even a he?

Darkling

Where They're From: The Darkness 

Why They're Weird: A mischievious imp with a penchant for peeing on things. 

Max

Where They're From: Sam & Max Hit The Road

Why They're Weird: A self-described hyperkinetic rabitty thing with sociopathic tendencies.