It’s a Me, Luigi! The Best Video Game Sidekicks of All-Time

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For every main character in the video games we love, there’s almost always a secondary sidekick who steals part of the glory. While some undeniably fail (looking at you Slippy Toad), the others stand the test of time.

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A few have even gone on to headline their own franchises. Here are the best video game sidekicks of all time. Remember, the list is subjective, so I’m sorry if I missed one of yours!

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LUIGI Look, I know, Luigi has his own franchise of Mansion games now that are wildly popular. It can’t be denied that his origin is still as Mario’s kind of annoying but still lovable brother and sidekick.

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Ever since the first Super Mario Bros. game was released on the OG Nintendo Entertainment System, Luigi has been around in some form. Sometimes he’s playable, other times he’s just… there. Oh, and let’s never forget his iconic death stare from the Mario Kart franchise.

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FALCO The Han Solo of the Star Fox universe, Falco is easily the best of the game’s sidekick characters. He was so popular that Nintendo even made sure to include him in the Super Smash Bros. franchise when they had the chance.

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TAILS Sonic’s best friend and partner in taking down the always formidable Dr. Eggman is Miles Prower, better known as Tails. A super-intelligent kid who is a gadget magician, where would Sonic the Hedgehog be without Tails?

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CLANK His name might share the spotlight in Ratchet and Clank but make no mistake, Clank is just an awesome sidekick. An optimistic robot that stores an unbelievable amount of weapons and gadgets for Ratchet, he’s also the protagonist’s best friend

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ELLIE From sidekick to the main protagonist, The Last of Us franchise sent 14-year-old Ellie on quite the path. In the first game of the series, she’s just the sidekick Joel must protect.

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It’s a Me, Luigi! The Best Video Game Sidekicks of All-Time

For every main character in the video games we love, there’s almost always a secondary sidekick who steals part of the glory. While some undeniably fail (looking at you Slippy Toad), the others stand the test of time.

A few have even gone on to headline their own franchises. Here are the best video game sidekicks of all time. Remember, the list is subjective, so I’m sorry if I missed one of yours!

LUIGI Look, I know, Luigi has his own franchise of Mansion games now that are wildly popular. It can’t be denied that his origin is still as Mario’s kind of annoying but still lovable brother and sidekick.

Ever since the first Super Mario Bros. game was released on the OG Nintendo Entertainment System, Luigi has been around in some form. Sometimes he’s playable, other times he’s just… there. Oh, and let’s never forget his iconic death stare from the Mario Kart franchise.

FALCO The Han Solo of the Star Fox universe, Falco is easily the best of the game’s sidekick characters. He was so popular that Nintendo even made sure to include him in the Super Smash Bros. franchise when they had the chance.

TAILS Sonic’s best friend and partner in taking down the always formidable Dr. Eggman is Miles Prower, better known as Tails. A super-intelligent kid who is a gadget magician, where would Sonic the Hedgehog be without Tails?

CLANK His name might share the spotlight in Ratchet and Clank but make no mistake, Clank is just an awesome sidekick. An optimistic robot that stores an unbelievable amount of weapons and gadgets for Ratchet, he’s also the protagonist’s best friend

ELLIE From sidekick to the main protagonist, The Last of Us franchise sent 14-year-old Ellie on quite the path. In the first game of the series, she’s just the sidekick Joel must protect.

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