The best dog of 2015: Fallout 4’s Dogmeat vs. Mad Max’s Dinki-Di vs. Metal Gear’s DD

They helped us get through the most dangerous places in the world. Lesser creatures would run from the sight of mutated animals and giant mechanical beasts, but our hardy four-legged companions stood by our side, patiently waiting for our next move.

Dogs played a pivotal role in three big-budget games this year: Mad Max, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and Fallout 4. All of them have worlds so big that, at times, it can feel a little lonely running through them by yourself. The developers of those games must’ve thought the same thing, because they all gave us pets to play with. Some are more useful than others. And at least one of them is kind of ugly!