Companion
Other (objects, etc.) theme
Player has a companion that helps them out where and when they can.
231
games
36platforms
Alternate name: Sidekick
OCS 1992
XBOX 2003-12
A800 1984
DOS 1992
X360 2009-06-10
PS2 2006-01-19
X360 2007-11
PS2 2003-11
WIN 2009-10-06
X360 2006-07-10
WIN 2011-10-07
WIN 2003-12-02
Related:
* Hint system - the companion is often source for hints.
* Counselor
* Group
* Minions
* Drone
* Temporary companions
* Hint system - the companion is often source for hints.
* Counselor
* Group
* Minions
* Drone
* Temporary companions
The companion can be anything from a human to a small pixie to a robot. As long as it doesn't fit other tags better.
Player usually has little or no direct control over the actions of the companion.
Player usually has little or no direct control over the actions of the companion.
Popular tags
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Child groups
Naming: Companions, Monster friend
Related group
Other
Minions
Games by year
The first Companion video game was released in 1984.
Ubisoft, Infocom and 2K Games published most of these games.