9 Most Annoying Video Game Sidekicks

9. Slippy Toad (Starfox 64)

Maybe if Fox McCloud's bufonidae buddy didn't nearly get shot down by popcorn mooks within the first ten seconds of Starfox 64, a generation of N64 spacecraft pilots might be more forgiving. After all, the toady technician comes good during later missions, fitting Fox out with the slow-but-sturdy Blue Marine on Aquas, not to mention a hovering tank.

Even Slippy's teammates can't seem to stand him, with the squad's resident wisecrack Falco Lombardi reserving most of his opprobrium for his amphibious wing-man - though he's just as likely to need rescuing ('G-diffuser' my eye).

Still, at least Falco has the good grace to not wail like an overly theatric banshee every time he flies straight into a bullet. Sometimes, it's best just to let Slippy perish and continue the war in peace.