Top 10 best companions in gaming history, ranked
Sometimes you need a friend to succeed against the greatest foes. Just like Woody & Buzz in the Toy Story films, you can also have great companions in gaming.
They’ll guide you to the next location, give your character moral support, or sometimes even support you in battle. Here are the best companions in gaming history, ranked.
The most memorable companion in The Legend of Zelda series is Midna. Her cheeky nature intrigues you as she gives a sly grin whenever you question her motives. That laugh is still in the back of my head too, even though I played Twilight Princess over a decade ago. Seriously, Nintendo, bring Twilight Princess HD to the Switch already.
She also helps Link turn into a wolf and take out foes in one fell swoop. Whenever the emotional track “Midna’s Lament” plays, you also remember the moments in which the character is on the brink of death. You care about the character and want to make sure she’s safe. That’s a sign of a great companion.
As you’d expect from Mickey’s best pals, Donald & Goofy are extremely loyal to Sora. They were tasked with following the key in the first game and have since grown a strong relationship with the keyblade wielder. Goofy surprisingly acts as the voice of reason in the group, giving the teenager advice, while Donald becomes the irrational-but-kind comedic relief. They’re extremely helpful in the games, healing Sora whenever he’s in trouble or teaming up for powerful attacks like Trinity Limit and Duck Flare, among others. They’re even looking for their lost friend in the Kingdom Hearts IV reveal trailer within the darkness of Hades’ Underworld.
One of the best companions in gaming that very few have heard of is Pey’J. He’s the uncle of the protagonist Jade in Beyond
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