Best 2025 Video Games for companion AI

#1

Dollman’s companion role is strongly praised for scouting, advice, and personality, making the journey feel less lonely.

#2

Companion AI was usually praised, with Support Hunters, Palicoes, and AI partners helping effectively, though often adding to the easier feel.

#3

The dog companion Mutt was praised as useful and worthwhile, especially for tracking and early side-quest benefits.

#4

The wolf companion is generally appreciated as a useful and flavorful aid, but some reviewers expected it to be more impactful or frequent.

#5

Companion AI is mixed-to-positive, with Echo-4 navigation described as useful in one review and hit-or-miss in another.

#6

Companions are useful and often appreciated, but some reviewers wanted more interactivity or found their repeated lines limiting.

#7

Companion combat AI was mixed: some found companions self-sufficient or improved by patches, while others called them weak or unnecessary in fights.

#8

Summon and companion systems are split: one review loves the system, while others criticize unreliable ally AI.

#9

Companion AI was mixed: one reviewer loved Pokémon following along, while another criticized ally behavior in battle.

#10

Companion AI was one of the most divided areas: some reviewers found it competent or responsive, while others said it caused deaths, waiting, or frustration.

#11

companion AI drew criticism when squad marking failed to help consistently.

#12

Companion AI drew a clear complaint when a guest character acted passively or ineffectively in battle.

#13

Companion behavior received a low score where one reviewer said ordered allies were not useful at actually completing objectives.

#14

Companion AI drew negative comments for reckless combat behavior and frequent deaths.

#15

Companion behavior was a repeat complaint when allies caused game overs, needed reviving, or disrupted the usual solo Metroid flow.