What Makes A Good Sidekick?

For 50% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code 50DESIGNDOC at ! Game sidekicks all live on a spectrum, from a well-realized three-dimensional character, to a cardboard cutout. Sidekicks can be designed in games to fill all kinds of functions, mechanical and narrative, but they all need to be designed carefully to stay out of the contempt zone. More Midna, less Kersti. Let’s talk about what you can do with a sidekick! Featuring: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Majora’s Mask Skyward Sword Paper Mario Sticker Star HiFi Rush Spyro Phantom Hourglass Super Mario Sunshine Super Mario Odyssey Banjo-Kazooie Jak and Daxter And The Sequel Ace Attorney series Horizon: Forbidden West God of War (2018) Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Portal Patrons get ad-free episodes early, plus access to our behind-the-scenes podcast. Support Design Doc on Patreon: Design Doc on Twitter: #twilightprincess #marioodyssey #godofwar