By Jason Rodriguez on December 23, 2023 at 5:00AM PST GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. 2023 has been, arguably, one of the biggest years in gaming. From AAA blockbusters to indie titles that left you in awe, it seemed as though there was something for everyone to enjoy. Quite a few have featured cute critters that helped you along the way, and we’re looking back at 2023’s best pets and animals in video games.We’ve listed 12 lovable creatures from games released this year. Yes, most are cats (because we all know that cats are awesome). Still, we’ve added several others that made the whole experience more memorable. Oh, and be forewarned that some of these entries do contains minor spoilers.The dog (or wolf) in Resident Evil 4Is it a dog or a wolf? Perhaps it’s both? What we do know is that you encounter this wounded animal near the village elder’s home in Resident Evil 4. Naturally, you should free it, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because he’ll reappear later when you need him most. This occurs some time later once you face the El Gigante boss.El Gigante is a lumbering monstrosity who can crush you if you’re not careful. But just as things start to look bleak, the dog (or wolf) shows up to distract the ogre, causing it to run headlong into a cliff wall. This gives you ample time… Click below to read the full story from GameSpot
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