10 Most Complex NPCs In Video Games

A film noir detective in a post-apocalyptic Boston, Nick Valentine should pique your interest even before it is revealed that he is in actual fact a unique prototype synthetic human created by the Institute that managed to escape.

Following his escape from the Institute, the robotic synth took up the persona of Nick Valentine and set himself up as a private detective operating out of Diamond City.

Perhaps the most human character in the entire game despite being a synth, Nick often imparts insightful comments on the player's situations and actions, even displaying emotional responses to moments throughout the course of your adventures. Nick often feels less like a companion following you around and much more like a partner that will help in your investigations to find your lost son.

It’s great then that Fallout 4’s Far Harbor DLC features everyone’s favourite trench coat and trilby hat wearing robot detective in good measure, as you assist Nick in one of his missing person cases. With a much darker tone than the main campaign, Nick’s input and poetic responses to conversations really shine through and his character is a highlight in what is a standout expansion to the main game.