The Best Supporting Characters in Video Games

We're reminiscing about the supporting cast that we could not do without.

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It's strange how sidekicks are often the most memorable characters of a franchise.

The main protagonist is usually a blank slate - a deliberately general character, so that the player can easily step into his/her shoes. The sidekick, by comparison, is weirder and more eccentric, and often gives the game its heart.

Sidekicks can also texture a gaming experience - sure, they provide humor and additional perspective, but their most important function is to support the main character. Whether guiding you through the tutorial or helping you pass a tricky level, sidekicks are the unsung heroes, ever faithful and ever useful.

We're counting down the greatest video game sidekicks of all time -our virtual best friends in times of need.

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20. Mona Sax

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19. Wheatley

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18. Tychus Findlay

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17. The Merchant

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16. 8-Ball

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15. Kazooie

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14. Elena Fisher

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13. Elizabeth

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12. The Dog

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11. Alyx Vance

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10. Ellie

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9. Augustus 'Cole Train' Cole

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8. Squitter

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7. Peppy Hare

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6. Jerome 'Doc' Louis

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5. Cortana

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4. Clementine

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3. Miles 'Tails' Prower

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2. Rush

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1. Yoshi

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