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A good sidekick can bring out the best in a hero. Whether it's providing support in combat, some light comedic relief, or unwavering moral guidance, they're able to make a protagonist's journey a little easier or at least more enjoyable.
However, a few of the most interesting sidekicks are cut from a stranger cloth. Designers seem to take more creative license with their tag-along characters, resulting in some bizarre and zany personalities that can overshadow their more straight-laced protagonists. These 10 sidekicks are the weirdest partners gaming's ever seen.
Daxter
Daxter
Where They're From: Jack & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Why They're Weird: He's Hyperactive, over-excitable, and always naked.
Doc Louis
Doc Louis
Where They're From: Punch-Out
Why They're Weird: He's the only overweight, bike-stealing, chocolate-loving trainer in the world
Pikmin
Pikmin
Where They're From: Pikmin
Why They're Weird: Adorable little plant creatures willing to go kamikaze for your cause
Cait Sith
Cait Sith
Where They're From: Final Fantasy VII
Why They're Weird: He's a fluffy toy kitty turned robot, riding atop a moogle
Morte
Morte Rictusgrin
Where They're From: Planescape: Torment
Why They're Weird: He's a talking skull that berates your enemies
Slippy Toad
Slippy Toad
Where They're From: StarFox
Why They're Weird: Perpetually upbeat, despite being absolutely useless.
Adoring Fan
The Adoring Fan
Where They're From: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Why They're Weird: He loves you with a creepy, undying affection.
Mallow
Mallow
Where They're From: Super Mario RPG
Why They're Weird: Is he a cloud or a marshmallow? Is he even a he?
Darkling
Darkling
Where They're From: The Darkness
Why They're Weird: A mischievious imp with a penchant for peeing on things.
Max
Max
Where They're From: Sam & Max Hit The Road
Why They're Weird: A self-described hyperkinetic rabitty thing with sociopathic tendencies.
