10 Best Friend Characters In Gaming History
3. Johnny Gat - Saints Row
Saints Row's Johnny Gat is The Boss' unhinged partner in crime, and together they eventually end up taking over the Saints.
Plus, unlike every other friend on this list, Johnny quite literally went into the depths of hell to rescue his pal from Satan. If that doesn't make him a Hall of Fame-caliber best friend, nothing will.
Johnny's bloodthirsty love of murder makes him an unrepentant psychopath, yet the games never stop too long to linger on the morality of his actions, instead encouraging players to simply grab a gun and join in the mayhem.
Despite his penchant for killing, Johnny is lent plenty of charm by a brilliant vocal performance from Daniel Dae Kim, ensuring he's at once badass, hilarious, and totally deranged.
There's something refreshing about the fact that Johnny remains unapologetically, violently chaotic throughout the franchise, even as he'll still do anything to keep the Boss safe. Character growth is overrated, y'know?