Best Video Games for side character depth

#1

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

#2

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

#3

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

#4

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

#5

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

#6

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

#7

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.

#8

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

#9

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

#10

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

#11

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

#12

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.

#13

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

#14

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

#15

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

#16

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

#17

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

#18

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

#19

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

#20

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

#21

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

#22

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

#23

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

#24

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

#25

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

#26

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

#27

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

#28

Side characters were divisive: some reviewers warmed to them, while others found them annoying, tropey, or poorly matched to Metroid.

#29

Side character depth is weak in the evidence focused on Ankou, whom one reviewer calls dull despite liking the broader visual design.

#30

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

#31

Side character depth was usually criticized, with reviewers calling supporting characters forgettable, unmemorable or impossible to care about.

#32

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