Groups comparison
Companion (Sidekick) - 1984 to 2020
Player has a companion that helps them out where and when they can.
Naming: Companions (Companion naming;Pet naming;Minion naming) - 1994 to 2023
Player can name their companions, pets, minions, and other subordinates.
Monster friend[monstrous friend] - 1999 to 2016
Whatever the fairly normal protagonist (for a video game character) has, is a (usually giant) monster or similar being.
Player has a companion that helps them out where and when they can.
Naming: Companions (Companion naming;Pet naming;Minion naming) - 1994 to 2023
Player can name their companions, pets, minions, and other subordinates.
Monster friend[monstrous friend] - 1999 to 2016
Whatever the fairly normal protagonist (for a video game character) has, is a (usually giant) monster or similar being.
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