Top 10 SideKick Characters

Video games are the ultimate escape from reality. They are a virtual world in which the average person can sit back, relax, and enjoy their downtime in a highly vivid experience. And one of the most enjoyable components to a video gaming experience is ultimately the sidekick that supports the main character. In many ways the sidekick is the one person that creates the opportunity for all things to happen.

Here is a list of the top 10 video gaming side – kick characters for your review:

10. From the Mega Man Series - Rush

Rush is Robot Boy's Best Friend in the Mega Man series. Rush is known as being an endearing, and faithful canine. He serves the purpose of being a dynamic means of transportation that allows Mega Man to fly over widespread canyons and move flawlessly across the open platforms of dangerous metal spikes when needed. He comes in only when he is needed for short periods of time.

9. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Navi

In The Legend of Zelda, Navi came to Link's side as Ganondorf altered himself into Ganon while he slapped the Master Sword from the ring of fire. Navi was the loyal one that stood next to Link when he was detained in a time vortex and it lasted for almost seven years of his life. Navi was a loyal friend that never left the sick kid’s side when an old sage had control of his body and kept him prisoner.

8. The Mass Effect Series – Tali 'Zorah nar Rayya

Tali’ Zorah nar Rayya serves as the adequate sidekick to the impressive Commander Shepard for the Mass Effect series. She has a compromised immune system which causes her to be anxiousness, yet still she still manages to remain a dedicated sidekick through a galaxy of unknowns. Since she is ultimately a technical genius, she is always willing and able to risk a deathlike contamination when she engages in extra special relations with her Commander Shepard.

7. The Metal Gear Solid Series - Otacon

The name Otacon is a combination of the words Otaku and the word Convetion. He makes for a super sidekick by being obliging, edifying, and he also can hold everyone together during tough times. With a tough family history, he beats the odds that work against his efforts. Some say that without him, there would not be REX. It makes the Metal Gear Solid series a must play.

6. The Sonic Hedgehog Series – Knuckles

Knuckles, had a rough start as he was not a friend to anyone in the beginning. But he serves to rally the team as he slowly evolves into everyone's preferred blue hedgehog character. He rose to stardom so quickly that the follow up game was affectionately named Sonic & Knuckles, for that very reason. Knuckles is a red giant that makes his way through the game by stamping and slipping his way into gamers hearts and heads.

5. Assassin's Creed 2 - Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci is a discoverer, portraitist, musician, statistician, and an engineer. He works very hard to envision and create weapons and also hovering airborne machines in the fight that rages against the Templars. The game is filled with twists and turns around every corner.

4. Shadow of the Colossus – Argo

It is on Wander's isolated journey where the goal is to kill many blameless giants where Agro comes into play. Argo moves quickly over land as he fights in the Colossus battle, he is willing to sacrifice himself, if needed, for the greater good. He is a side – kick that has certainly earned his place beside the main character. He never falters when push comes to shove; he is always there for the right reason.

3. The Fallout Series - Dogmeat

Dogmeat has stood the test of time throughout the entirety of the series. Dogmeat would wholeheartedly attack any and every one from anywhere that would look to engage in a fight. And he does so with ease and grace in his armor as he carries a plasma rifle in his hot little hands. The wasteland might be a desolate surrounding if Dogmeat were not there. Dogmeat is a profoundly funny character that uses its humor above and beyond everything else.

2. The StarFox Series - Falco Lombardi

As a member of the StarFox series, Falco Lombardi is a wingman that has wings. Falco Lombardi has never been referred to as an average sidekick. He is as equally humorous as he is rugged. He has always been a team player that is proactively fighting all of the bad guys that come around them. In this case, team work makes it all possible to reach all of the goals that are set out.

1. Banjo - Kazooie - Kazooie

Kazooie is as patient as a sidekick comes for a shirtless bear that is wearing a backpack. She is the most amazing sidekick that has ever lived in a virtual world. She is steadfast and true on every little thing that happens during the game. She impressively flies through the wind, spouts eggs, and also pecks hardheartedly. She loyally carries Banjo all of the times when he can't climb those things on his own. Kazooie has a such a unique quality that sets her above the rest of the pack.

Video games are the decisive escape from anyone’s everyday reality. They are a virtual world in which the typical person can sit back, relax, and relish their downtime in a highly intense experience. And one of the most pleasurable components to a video gaming experience is ultimately the sidekick that supports the main character. In many ways the sidekick is the one person that creates the opportunity for all things to happen.

There are a multitude of sidekicks out there when it comes to video games that could have been named of the above list. But only the best survived to make the cut. They were the ones who truly ass something special to the main character in which they support. Their characters are unique and usually have special qualities that they possess in their own way.