Let's face it, being human can be boring and one of the main reasons we play video games is to depart from the normal. By adding animals into games – as both companions and playable characters – developers give us the chance to ride a faithful horse into the sunset, fly into the air with our creepy-but-socially-acceptable raccoon tail, race about a forest as a powerful wolf, and more.
This list is a look at our favorite animals and anthropomorphic companions, NPCs, and main characters. As we're only taking a look at Gameranx's top ten, there will obviously be a few left off the list. Different games have made larger impacts on gamers, it's what makes us each special little 8-bit snowflakes. So if your favorite animal has been left off of the list, be sure to add it in the comments and let us know!
Max – Sam & Max
Now, I love Sam quite a lot, but nothing compares with Max's wild and unhinged behavior. The Sam and Max series pairs the level-headed dog and chaotic neutral bunny in many sticky situations. Interestingly enough, Max manages to say something completely insane, topping any ridiculous situation the pair could possibly be in. Waving his gun around like a madman, Max is unpredictable. On the outside he is a cuddly white bunny, but on the inside he is a crazed maniac with a mouth like a sailor.
