Best for side character depth
Hades II
5.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Nintendo Video Games for side character depth
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Donkey Kong Bananza
4.6 feature score
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
15 supporting reviews
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Side characters are praised for having more than one dimension, especially gods, mentors, rivals, and mythological figures.
Pros: world interactivity, side character depth
Cons: grind level
Side character depth is anchored by Pauline, who multiple reviewers describe as a strong addition and DK's equal.
Pros: load times, movement feel
Cons: enemy variety, platforming precision
Side characters were divisive: some reviewers warmed to them, while others found them annoying, tropey, or poorly matched to Metroid.
Pros: world-building, frame rate stability
Cons: companion AI, upgrade system