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

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

#6

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

#7

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

#8

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

#9

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

#10

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

#11

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

#12

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

#13

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

#14

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

#15

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

#16

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

#17

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

#18

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.

#19

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

#20

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

#21

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

#22

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

#23

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

#24

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

#25

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

#26

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...

#27

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

#28

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

#29

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.

#30

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

#31

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.

#32

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

#33

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

#34

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

#35

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

#36

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

#37

Side character depth received modest positive support through Logan and Jean’s apparently comfortable working relationship.

#38

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

#39

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

#40

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

#41

Companions are often one of the game’s best features, with faction-specific perspectives and personal quests that add texture to the world. The roster is uneven, however, and a few characters...

#42

Side characters and companions were divisive: many praised their faction ties and quests, while others found them uneven or unmemorable.

#43

Side character depth is mixed, with praise for strong companions and villains but criticism that many allies or supporting figures lack involvement.

#44

Side character depth was split: several reviewers liked the cast, while others found Alma or supporting characters thin or irritating.

#45

Side character depth is split: one review finds faction leaders relatable, while another says the game does not spend enough time with them.

#46

Side-character depth split reviewers, with one praising the small cast as multilayered and another saying Hinako’s friends felt underused.

#47

Side character depth was mixed: several reviewers liked memorable NPCs, while others thought factions and personalities stayed too surface-level.

#48

Supporting characters often supply the game’s heart, especially the orphans and Okinawan allies, although reactions to Kanda and the redesigned Rikiya are much more divided.

#49

Side character depth was mixed: Digimon characters were praised for charm, while several human NPCs were called forgettable or thin.

#50

Moses, Amanda, Safi, and several returning faces earn praise in individual moments, but much of the supporting cast is sidelined, flattened, or used mainly to move the mystery forward.