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Not every story is meant to be experienced alone. Sometimes, the protagonist needs a friend or a foil, and having companion characters is a great way to achieve that. That\u2019s why we took the time to look back on the vast collection of gaming companions from over the years, and narrowed the selection down to a rare few. This is the first class of Polygon\u2019s Video Game Companion Hall of Fame, an illustrious honor for the best pals in the medium.<\/p>\n

For candidate eligibility, we\u2019re broadly categorizing companions as characters who accompany the player for large parts of the game \u2014 or at least are available to choose as party members \u2014 and had some kind of measurable impact on the rest of the game. We also decided to limit the first class of inductees to one per franchise, lest the list be packed with BioWare buddies. Future candidates may be drawn from a wider pool, but the inaugural class gets to enjoy the spotlight.<\/p>\n

These restrictions meant we mostly pulled from RPGs, like BioWare classics, but some wild cards from the action-adventure or survival horror genres also made the cut. After considering a wealth of casts, the Polygon staff got together to decide on the following inaugural class of the Video Game Companion Hall of Fame. Candidates were suggested on a variety of merits, and are not listed in any particular order. <\/p>\n

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The 2024 Video Game Companion Hall of Fame<\/strong> class<\/h2>\n

Garrus Vakarian, Mass Effect 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Garrus and Shepard are two best friends in space and that\u2019s beautiful. Garrus is a loose-cannon space cop who struggles with being in Shepard\u2019s shadow, and Paragon or Renegade, I always keep him in my squad. \u2014Cass Marshall<\/em><\/p>\n

(Also nominated from the Mass Effect franchise: Mordin Solus, Liara T\u2019Soni)<\/p>\n

Lae\u2019zel, Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Oh, Lae\u2019zel! I can\u2019t imagine leaving her behind after the Nautiloid. She\u2019s courageous, principled, and absolutely terrified. Lae\u2019zel ends up wrestling with her faith, and the player can guide her through a huge variety of scenarios both triumphant and tragic. A great reminder that a prickly surface can hide a heart of gold. \u2014CM<\/em><\/p>\n

(Also nominated from BG3<\/em>: Shadowheart, Astarion, Karlach, Gale)<\/p>\n

Varric Tethras, Dragon Age 2\/Inquisition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Varric<\/p>\n

Varric is another best friend, but one who\u2019s much more comfortable standing alone. We meet Varric in Kirkwall, and he\u2019s a suave, charming, and industrious dwarf with big ambitions. This guy brings the best banter in the business, and I\u2019m glad he made the return as a full party member for Inquisition<\/em>. \u2014CM<\/em><\/p>\n

(Also nominated from the Dragon Age franchise: Morrigan, The Iron Bull)<\/p>\n

Arcade Gannon, Fallout: New Vegas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A good-natured doctor and philosopher with a secret past, Arcade Gannon is a tragic figure. The player can doom him to a miserable, Shakespearean fate, or help uplift his vision of charity and prosperity across the wasteland. In a world full of opportunists and mercenaries, it\u2019s refreshing to find a man who just wants to help. \u2014CM<\/em><\/p>\n

Abelard, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Abelard,<\/p>\n

As the Rogue Trader\u2019s Seneschal, Abelard is the ultimate ride-or-die companion. If you don\u2019t feel like introducing yourself to burdensome NPCs, Abelard will step up and announce the Lord Captain. If I point at an enemy \u2014 from the lowest filth to a house-sized demon \u2014 Abelard moves to strike them down. He\u2019s the ultimate enabler and my beloved. \u2014CM<\/em><\/p>\n

(Also nominated from Rogue Trader<\/em>: Marazhai)<\/p>\n

Kim Kitsuragi, Disco Elysium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Kim<\/p>\n

A principled detective and the perfect straight man for Disco Elysium<\/em>\u2019s disaster protagonist, Kim is an utter delight. He\u2019s a dork who enjoys smoking a single cigarette, tailoring, and mechanic work\u2026 but he also has a keen mind, a sharp tongue, and an unshakable will. If you play a real bastard, he has some of the most devastating dialogue I\u2019ve ever seen in games. A king. \u2014CM<\/em><\/p>\n

BT-7274, Titanfall<\/strong> 2<\/h3>\n

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I wouldn\u2019t take a bullet for any of the scores of humans that get mowed down over the course of Titanfall 2<\/em>\u2019s campaign, but before the credits rolled, I knew I\u2019d die for Beetee. More than just a sick ride or a tank with legs, BT-7274 more closely resembles an extremely smart 7-ton Doberman, offering witty banter and insights into your current situation. \u2014Alice Jovan\u00e9e<\/em><\/p>\n

Varl, Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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While Horizon Forbidden West<\/em>\u2019s companions tend to talk a bit too much for my taste, I never grew annoyed with Varl\u2019s companionship \u2014 not just because his dialogue is fun, but also because his story of loss, and him finding love with Zo, sheds light on a softer side of Aloy. Their touching friendship makes his swift and senseless death in the final hours of the game hit that much harder. \u2014Zo\u00eb Hannah<\/em><\/p>\n

Ellie, The Last of Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s hard not to love having The Last of Us Part 1<\/em>\u2019s Ellie by your side as you navigate a world filled with mushroom zombies and apocalypse-fueled megalomaniacs. Her dialogue is smart and at times childish, but writer Neil Druckmann successfully allows her to be naive and hardened at the same time, which comes in handy, narratively speaking, when the player assumes control of Ellie in Part 2<\/em>. \u2014ZH<\/em><\/p>\n

Atreus, God of War Ragnar\u00f6k<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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You can\u2019t have a dad game without a good kid. Atreus, the son of Kratos, might be a moody teen at the start, but I appreciate how we get to seem him change and mature over the course of the games. As my colleague Nicole Clark put it<\/a>, \u201cCould Atreus take on the crocodile-like Dreki with only Sindri by his side? Probably not. Could Atreus take on two<\/em> Dreki, as Kratos can? Definitely not. Would I play the entire game as Atreus if given the choice? Absolutely. Sneaking around as a teen boy who thinks<\/em> he knows all about war is definitely a good idea that won\u2019t make anyone angry or get anyone killed.\u201d \u2014Ana Diaz <\/em><\/p>\n

Koromaru, Persona<\/strong> 3 Reload<\/h3>\n

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Koromaru may be a mascot of sorts for Persona 3<\/em>, but he\u2019s also so much more than that. He\u2019s loyal! He\u2019s smart! He\u2019s a dog with a sword! And spending your limited time with him is always a gift \u2014 whether it\u2019s touching the lives of strangers on the street or watching TV with him to better understand his deep well of emotions. He\u2019s a good boy. \u2014Kallie Plagge<\/em><\/p>\n

Clem, The Walking Dead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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When we\u2019re introduced to a scared Clementine in the first season of Telltale\u2019s The Walking Dead<\/em>, we\u2019re quickly shown that we\u2019ll need to teach Clem how to survive in the brutal post-apocalypse. Every lesson strips away some of her innocence and naivety but increases the chances of her survival. We watch Clem grow from a helpless kid to a calloused survivor, and over the course of the game\u2019s four seasons, she becomes an outstanding example of character development in games. \u2014AJ<\/em><\/p>\n

Snow White, The Wolf Among Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Snow<\/p>\n

Whenever morally ambiguous decisions are involved, it\u2019s always important to have a companion that calls you out on your bullshit, and Snow from Telltale\u2019s The Wolf Among Us<\/em> provides a necessary foil to Bigby\u2019s occasionally intolerable hard-boiled detective nonsense. Former romantic partner to the fairy-tale gumshoe, Snow is always looking for a silver lining in the smog-choked streets of Fabletown. \u2014AJ<\/em><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Honorable mentions are characters who were fun to travel with, but failed to be quite as memorable and impactful as their peers in the Hall of Fame. Honorable mention companions had something charming about them, whether it\u2019s Ashley\u2019s penchant for ducking into dumpsters or Elizabeth\u2019s perfect timing in tossing a health potion, and deserved a little shoutout for their services. They just missed out on being inducted this time around, but may join the Video Game Companion Hall of Fame in a future class.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth, BioShock Infinite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashley, Resident Evil 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hammer, Fable 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cortana, Halo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parvati, The Outer Worlds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cid, Final Fantasy <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ghost, Destiny<\/strong><\/p>\n

The video game companion Hall of Shame<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Hall of Shame is for companions who absolutely missed the mark. These characters tried to fill the comfortable role of a familiar companion, but failed to do so. These characters make up the absolute worst blunt rotation possible; they\u2019re either too talkative, too terrible, or just unpleasant to deal with in some way. In order to appreciate the roses of the best companions, we must survive the thorns of their less successful colleagues.<\/p>\n

Tallis, Dragon Age 2<\/em>\u2019s Mark of the Assassin<\/em> DLC:<\/strong> I simply think it is weird that you can flirt with and kiss an uncanny valley version of Felicia Day! I also have a vendetta against any non-main character that takes up a mandatory party slot. What do you mean I can\u2019t take my boyfriend, my brother, and my best friend to this fancy party? Who\u2019s gonna defuse the tension without Varric here? \u2014Petrana Radulovic<\/em><\/p>\n

Paimon, Genshin Impact<\/em>: <\/strong>Paimon\u2019s incessant (and generally unhelpful) high-pitched chirping has become such a hated staple in my household that she managed to pester my partner, who doesn\u2019t even play the game. To this day, I think the best part of Genshin Impact<\/em> was the moment where Venti mocked her<\/a>, because someone<\/em> needed to put her in place. \u2014AD <\/em><\/p>\n

Oghren, Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening<\/em>: <\/strong>Oh, Oghren. This guy is the only companion to make it to Awakening<\/em> from Origins<\/em>, and he sucks so bad. At least in Origins<\/em>, the game recognized he\u2019s a dirtbag. Awakening<\/em> finds his lecherous ways and drunkard persona to be hilarious. There are few things worse than a comic relief character who isn\u2019t funny, and I\u2019m glad Oghren graciously vanished from the Dragon Age series after this terrible encore. \u2014CM<\/em><\/p>\n

Morgana, Persona 5<\/em>: <\/strong>I love cats and I love mascot characters. Morgana from Persona 5 <\/em>became the first exception to that personal rule. Not only is he low-key an asshole to Joker at points, but he\u2019s weirdly horny? \u2014AD<\/em><\/p>\n

Donald Duck, Kingdom Hearts: <\/strong>As a child, one of my favorite \u201cmovies\u201d was a taped TV marathon of Donald Duck shorts, which fostered an early affection for this frustrated avian everyman. I love Donald Duck. Except for the Donald Duck in the Kingdom Hearts games, who is useless in combat and, on top of that, drinks all my mana potions. FOR WHAT? TO DO WHAT, DONALD? You\u2019re benched. Me, Goofy, and Tron are going to go kick ass. \u2014Susana Polo<\/em><\/p>\n

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Not every story is meant to be experienced alone. Sometimes, the protagonist needs a friend or a foil, and having companion characters is a great way to achieve that. That\u2019s why we took the time to look back on the vast collection of gaming companions from over the years, and narrowed the selection down to a rare few. This is the first class of Polygon\u2019s Video Game Companion Hall of Fame, an illustrious honor for the best pals in the medium. For candidate eligibility, we\u2019re broadly categorizing companions as characters who accompany the player for large parts of the game \u2014 or at least are available to choose as party members \u2014 and had some kind of measurable impact on the rest of the game.…<\/p>\n

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