Best Video Games for side character depth

#1

Side characters are praised for having more than one dimension, especially gods, mentors, rivals, and mythological figures.

#2

Side characters are memorable, especially Esquie, Gestrals, and party banter that adds humor and warmth.

#3

Side character depth is anchored by Pauline, who multiple reviewers describe as a strong addition and DK's equal.

#4

Side characters are praised for strong personalities, integration into the story, and memorable roles, though a few reviewers wanted deeper attention for some supporting cast members.

#5

Reviewer evidence is broadly positive: side character depth reviewers repeatedly treat it as one of Diablo IV's strengths, with supporting casts praised in expansion coverage.

#6

Reviewer evidence is strongly positive, with support including “less significant Side characters that the party encounters.”

#7

Side characters are a strength, giving relief, charm, pathos, and recurring interactions across Pharloom's towns and hubs.

#8

One reviewer specifically values learning more about each fighter’s backstory through World Tour completion.

#9

Side characters and spirits often leave strong impressions, with reviewers praising depth, charm, and memorable short appearances.

#10

Side character depth is one of the clearer additions, with new officer stories and expanded arcs for Blackbeard, Stede, and others.

#11

Side characters appear more distinct than in older Lego rosters, with Gordon and other Bat-family members called out for unique traits and abilities.

#12

Side character depth is supported by the roster guide's focus on what each fighter brings to the table, though this is more gameplay-depth evidence than narrative depth.

#13

Side character depth is supported by individual praise for characters like Katherine and the Henry-Capon relationship.

#14

Side character depth is mixed: some reviewers love the supporting cast, while others find secondary figures shallow or underused.

#15

Side characters were a major strength for several reviewers, though some felt the new cast was underused or less forceful.

#16

Side-character evidence is limited but positive, mainly around Q as mentor and allies as part of Bond's field support.

#17

Side characters were praised by one reviewer as likable personalities that made the campaign more engaging.

#18

side characters and quest-givers receive both praise for purpose and criticism for thin villains.

#19

Side characters fare better than Kliff in some reviews, especially Greymane allies with distinct personalities or bonding moments.

#20

Side character depth improves through new conversations, but some reviewers still wanted more party interaction after recruitment.

#21

Side character depth is mixed, with some attachment to the crew but repeated criticism that arcs and personalities are thin.

#22

Side character depth split reviewers: one called Hinako’s friends underused, while another found the small cast multilayered and tied to the themes.

#23

Side character depth is a weakness, with supporting characters often reduced to descent-into-madness arcs rather than fully developed roles.

#24

Side character depth is a concern, with at least one reviewer finding the supporting cast unmemorable.

#25

Side character depth is mostly weak because reviewers repeatedly describe the villain as one-dimensional or underdeveloped.

#26

Side character depth is weak where discussed, with side characters described as obligatory story devices.