10 Video Game Side Characters That Got Their Own (Better) Spin-Off

10. Daxter - Daxter (PSP)

Jak and Daxter, like Ratchet and Clank, are a duo consisting of an intrepid protagonist and a snarky, non-humanoid sidekick. Unlike Ratchet and Clank, the two haven't released any new games in recent years, but on the other hand, they do have one of the best-rated platformers on the PSP to boast about.

Well, to be more precise, Daxter has the best-rated platformer. His very own spinoff, which, despite not featuring the de facto protagonist of his franchise, took the entire PSP market by storm.

Titled "Daxter" (big points for originality right there), the spinoff takes place between Jak and Daxter 1 and 2 and follows the furry sidekick as he attempts to find his missing friend.

The reason why the title became such a huge hit is its brilliant mix of humorous writing and well-thought-out gameplay. The platforming sections of the game feel challenging yet satisfying, and Daxter is possibly the only cartoony video game mascot that can make pop-cultural references and have them be actually funny!

Seriously, the movie-themed dream sequences in Daxter are so much better than whatever Gex can dish out! And they're just a few minigames done as a joke!

Maybe it shouldn't be the gecko who gets a remake...