Best Video Games for side character depth

#1

The supporting party is praised for distinct motivations, chemistry, banter, and storylines that make them more than simple companions to Velvet.

#2

Side character depth was strong around Pauline and the DK-Pauline duo, even when legacy characters were less emphasized.

#3

Side characters were praised where discussed, especially Isaac’s family and the small cast that reviewers came to care about.

#4

Side character depth was praised in the reviews that addressed it, with the Alters described as distinct and fully realized.

#5

Recurring side characters give the smaller questlines much of their charm, helping the world feel personal despite its enormous scale.

#6

The rival stands out as a simple but effective recurring foil whose arrogant personality and constant lead over the player make each rematch satisfying.

#7

Ryuji Goda, Kaoru Sayama, Majima, and the broader supporting cast receive substantial praise. Ryuji in particular is often described as a memorable foil, though some reviewers wanted more screen time...

#8

Side characters are consistently multi-faceted and memorable, with personal histories and questlines that enrich the central story. Several supporting characters become major reasons to explore beyond the main objective.

#9

Side character depth receives positive evidence from a review praising Pharloom’s supporting characters as charming and motivated.

#10

Side character depth was generally positive in the scored reviews, with Team MZ and supporting characters described as likable or among the series' best.

#11

Side character depth was mostly positive, especially for party members, though some reviewers felt certain supporting arcs remained thin.

#12

Optional characters benefit from dedicated stories and relationship-building content, giving supporting cast members more personality than the main plot alone provides.

#13

Marco, friends, partners, and other climbers provide useful counterpoints to Aava’s obsession, though most remain secondary to the mountain and her internal struggle.

#14

Side characters are generally praised for providing laughs and inventive background flavor.

#15

Story-mode characters are described as fun and colorful, giving the structured campaign more personality than simple route objectives alone.

#16

A side character was praised for hiding darker motivation beneath an upbeat personality.

#17

Side characters were praised for compensating for silent protagonists and making the expanded story feel more emotionally alive.

#18

The island vignettes introduce supporting characters that can be easy to care about even when the party only spends a short time with them.

#19

Side-character depth is promising, with Jim Gordon specifically praised as unexpectedly impressive.

#20

Side character depth is supported by praise for Eva's importance and scene-stealing presence.

#21

Diana’s side-character appeal is strong, with reviewers repeatedly describing her as charming, heartfelt, and central to the game’s appeal.

#22

Silas and supporting characters such as Laeta make a stronger impression than Five, giving the otherwise lightweight story more personality.

#23

Side character depth received positive evidence where returning side characters were given needed depth and narrative purpose.

#24

Side characters were repeatedly praised as well-written, complex, rounded, and enjoyable to interact with, though one reviewer found some contemporaries merely personable rather than deeply developed.

#25

Side character depth was often strong, especially around Kat, though one review singled out Dylan’s unresolved arc as a weakness.

#26

Side character depth is strongly praised through new officers, personal questlines, expanded arcs, and more character connection.

#27

Supporting characters are often praised for nuance and memorable moments, though one review felt they were underused.

#28

The talking guns increasingly feel like companions rather than joke dispensers, with stronger personalities, relationships, and emotional beats.

#29

Side-character depth was a pleasant surprise, especially through master relationships and smaller personal interactions.

#30

The new squadmates are viewed as potentially meaningful because their different temperaments and motivations can shape the campaign.

#31

Side characters earned praise for having enough interaction and backstory to avoid feeling flat.

#32

The colorful Space-Time Police crew is a major source of charm. Reviewers often enjoy returning to the ship just to hear new conversations and spend time with its strange, likable...

#33

Side characters add more car culture, local context, and human texture than prior entries.

#34

Jean Grey, Mystique, Sabretooth, and other supporting mutants create strong chemistry, although several relationships deserve more development.

#35

One review praised the supporting cast and narrative characters as more memorable and fleshed out.

#36

The supporting cast is frequently funny, tragic, strange, and deeply humane. The expanding plot occasionally sidelines important figures, but the strongest character stories are among the game’s highlights.

#37

The sequel was credited with giving supporting women and other groups somewhat more agency than before.

#38

Companion-focused side stories do much of the cast's best work, adding backstory and emotional context, although some critics wish that depth were integrated more strongly into the main plot.

#39

Nix and ND-5 are frequent standouts, while other crew members and faction figures can feel underused or slow to develop.

#40

Shizuka, Okuni, Takamura, and Ganryu often earn praise for personality and chemistry with Musashi, though some reviewers wanted the rival storyline to go deeper.

#41

Reviewer evidence is positive: side character depth was generally praised, though some notes were more qualified across 2 review(s).

#42

The cast is memorable and unusual, though emotional depth varies. Some characters become genuinely likable with investment, while others feel more strange than comforting.

#43

Side character depth has limited positive evidence, focused on Greenway adding a new mentor dynamic to Bond lore.

#44

Supporting characters help round out the campaign and give political decisions more personality than a purely mechanical tutorial would.

#45

One review praised traders for having enough personality and interaction to feel like more than simple vendors.

#46

Side character depth improves in X, with researchers described as having clearer characterization and individual struggles.

#47

Side character depth receives positive evidence centered on Rem as the heart of the adventure.

#48

Side characters were described as charming and good company, though preview time limited deeper assessment.

#49

Side characters and companions were highly divisive: some found them memorable and heartfelt, while others thought they were shallow or uninspired.

#50

Side character depth improved with new dialogue and performances, but several reviewers still wanted more interaction after recruitment.