10 Canine Companions In Video Games That Stole Our Hearts

2. Dog - Fable 2 And 3

Fable 2
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The Fable games have a running theme, in each one you play a character that comes from the bloodline of heroes. Whether a Noble warrior or evil mage, you will be something great. The first fable was missing something though. You were a hero, but was missing some presence maybe even some warmth? Well, they corrected that in Fable 2 and 3 as you were given your very own dog.

In both games, this faithful canine is a childhood friend of yours, forming a bond with you long before you ever realise your true potential.

You can be the greatest hero who ever lived, but you will still need your companion to help you in a number of ways. From discovering buried treasure, finding caches of good, or even attacking and killing enemies.

If you feel that your furry chum could do with a little help in his efforts, you can always upgrade their abilities. This can be done through training books. These can be found by either discovering a lost treasure or by spending a bit of coin in a shop. These upgrades will increase the range your dog can find treasure or even increase their damage in battle.

You may be a great and powerful hero who travels distant lands and fight unknown threats, but your canine companion will always be there for you.

 
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