Gaming's best pet

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So when you think of reliable gaming pets, do you think of pokemon? Dogmeat from Fallout, heck even Epona from Zelda?

What's the most memorable gaming pet you can think of and what others do you know that you had a strange bond with?

 

[Danceofmasks]

I don't know about memorable, but the pet in Torchlight can go back to town and sell loot for you.
Best idea ever.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Lil' Cactus.

Legend of Mana.

Talk to him after a mission and he'll write in his "secret" diary. Go to the leaf on the wall, and see his child-like take on your fantastic adventures. Complete with adorable grammar and spelling!

And the late-game quest based around him is one of the most heart-wrenching in gaming history.